Randy Henderson retires as host of CBC Northbeat
40-year career in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories covered immense change in the North
Late in the summer of 1993 in the Northwest Territories, a team of intrepid CBC journalists set out in a small Lund aluminum boat with an outboard motor to travel the Mackenzie River. They made radio along the way, with stops at remote communities and encampments.
The internet as we know it didn't exist, and digital's displacement of analogue technology was more concept than reality.
Cumbersome tape-to-tape recorders and other analogue equipment had to be unloaded, set up and taken down at each stop.
The journey began in sweltering heat near Fort Providence and ended in Inuvik three weeks later with the crew in parkas against the coming winter's early chill.
Randy Henderson was then about 15 years into his nearly 40-year career as a Northern journalist. Radio on the River was a career highlight.
"We went the entire 1,000 miles down the river … we did shows along the way in communities, stopped in bush camps and talked to people along the way in very far away places," Henderson said.
Retirement arrives after 40 years
Before there was a road to Jean Marie River, year-round road access to Yellowknife, a diamond mine in the North, or the territory of Nunavut, Henderson was telling and sharing stories of the North for what was then the CBC's Northern Service.
Henderson began his Northern career as a 24-year-old journalist assigned to what was then the village of Frobisher Bay, N.W.T., now the city of Iqaluit, and capital of Nunavut.
Like many, if not most young reporters who come North, Henderson was drawn by a sense of adventure.
"It was a chance to see a part of the country I wouldn't get to see on my own."
Henderson made the North his home, and raised a family there.
Along the way Henderson, born in Richmond Hill, Ont., hosted the Iqaluit morning radio show for 10 years and the Yellowknife morning show for 20 years. He has spent the last nine-and-a-half years as host of Northbeat, the flagship supper hour TV show broadcast in all three territories.
Henderson will anchor his final Northbeat episode on Friday, before he goes into retirement.
'Tell the story'
"It really warms my heart to know people have welcomed me into their homes and living rooms by radio or television over these past forty years," Henderson told CBC Trailbreaker host Loren McGinnis Friday morning.
During that time Henderson covered major Northern events such as 1982 plebiscite to divide the territory for the creation of what would become Nunavut in 1999. He reported on the collapse of the 1990 Dene and Métis comprehensive land claim agreement which set the stage for long-standing and still unresolved Indigenous land claims. He was there for the 1992 labour strike at Giant Mine that climaxed in terror as nine mine workers were killed in a violent explosion deliberately set.
Henderson is known for his unflappable presence, regardless the circumstances.
"You have a story to tell … so keep a stiff upper lip, your wits about you, and tell the story," he said. "That's what we're trained to do and I always find a way to do that."
'Love what you do'
Author and former CBC broadcast journalist Patti-Kay Hamilton worked with Henderson for more more than two decades on many remote broadcasts and events.
She said Henderson's calm not only made him great to work with, but was essential to his journalistic approach to people and subjects.
"One of Randy's strengths as a journalist is his patience to listen. He sits quietly and listens carefully and because of that he hears details some people might miss in their rush to get an answer," Hamilton said.
She was also with Henderson on the 1993 Radio on the River expedition.
"Randy would often be the first one up and I'd see him walking all alone along the shore recording his reflections for his daily audio diary.
"Listeners at home would hear the sounds of waves on the sand or pebbles under his feet as if they were walking right there alongside him."
This dedication didn't just make for good radio, it summed up Henderson's underlying motivation for what he does and why he's made the North his home.
"You have to love what you do ... that's the most important thing," he said.
"It's knowing who you work for — it's not supervisors or bosses — it's the people out there … your viewers, your listeners and your readers."
With files from Loren McGinnis


NEW YORK CITY – In the five years since Hurricane Sandy made landfall along the East Coast, the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has contributed more than $25.5 billion to the recovery in New York and New Jersey.
Hurricane Sandy was the second-largest Atlantic storm on record, and affected the East Coast from Florida to Maine, as well as states as far inland as West Virginia, Ohio, and Indiana. The storm made landfall in southern New Jersey on Oct. 29, 2012, battering the densely populated New York and New Jersey region with heavy rains, strong winds, and record storm surges.
When the winds died and the waters calmed, residents were confronted with a level of destruction most had never before experienced. The storm’s effects were extensive, leaving more than four million customers without power and more than 340,000 homes and apartments severely damaged in New York and New Jersey.
A coordinated federal, state, tribal nation, and local response team worked around-the-clock to restore power, public transportation, critical infrastructure, and the services citizens depend upon. Emergency officials moved rapidly to conduct inspections to expedite the removal of the debris that littered the landscape, obstructing roads, rail lines and waterways, and threatening public safety. Within seven days, 17,000 federal responders were on the ground, including more than 5,000 FEMA employees – representing one of the largest personnel deployments in FEMA’s history. Federal partners including the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Housing and Urban Development, Small Business Administration, Department of Transportation, Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Defense worked with FEMA, New York State and New Jersey to assist Sandy survivors.
More than $1.4 billion was disbursed to 179,016 individuals and households impacted by Sandy in New Jersey and New York. The majority, more than $1.2 billion, of this was dedicated to housing assistance, including costs for temporary housing, repair or replacement of eligible damaged property, and other disaster-related expenses not covered by homeowner’s or renter’s insurance.
Through the Public Assistance Program FEMA has obligated nearly $15.2 billion, for Hurricane Sandy-related debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent restoration of public facilities and critical infrastructure in New York and New Jersey.
“Hurricane Sandy’s historic impact on the region has shifted our recovery focus to building back safer and stronger,” said FEMA’s Region II Administrator Tom Von Essen. “The storms and events we have seen since Sandy further highlight the importance of preparing our citizens and critical infrastructure for the worst.”
In January 2013, Congress passed the Sandy Recovery Improvement Act (SRIA) of 2013, which included legislative changes allowing FEMA—and the state, tribal, local and territorial governments it supports—greater flexibility in administering assistance programs, improving the Nation’s ability to efficiently respond to and recover from disasters.
SRIA directs FEMA to streamline Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) activities, and to adopt measures to expedite implementation of the program. The legislation allows FEMA to provide up to 25 percent of the estimated costs for eligible hazard mitigation measures to a state or tribal nation grantee before eligible costs are incurred.
Recognizing that mitigation is an essential component to national preparedness and emergency management, FEMA’s HMGP awarded more than $1 billion for mitigation projects in Region II to proactively reduce the loss of life and property from future disasters.
No two disasters are alike. Since Hurricane Sandy, FEMA incorporated a number of Presidential directives, policies and Executive Orders into its day-to-day operations to help deliver federal disaster assistance to communities in an expedited manner, allowing recovery efforts to get underway sooner. Improved communication and coordination between interagency partners and stakeholders has provided for a smoother and more effective execution of programs. This shift includes a focus on long-term resiliency and sustainability, better positioning the nation to handle storms of such magnitude.
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
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DnD XCOM King Arthur: A Knight’s Tale Exits Early Access Today
Indie developer NeoCoreGames has confirmed that strategy RPG game King Arthur: A Knight’s Tale will exit Steam Early Access today and launch version 1.0. The final release date for the DnD-style turn-based RPG has been pushed back many times, but it definitely came out today.
King Arthur: A Knight’s Tale is the action RPG Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – the next game from the developers behind The Martyrs, a dark fantasy game twist on the Arthurian saga, in which you actually play as Arthur’s nemesis Mordred , seeking to kill the king – “or what he became”.
The game had a successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2020 and launched in Steam Early Access in January 2021. The 1.0 release was delayed a few times, but now that NeocoreGames is sure it’s cracked, Arthurian Knight’s Tale is finally complete out of Steam Early Access later today – in fact, by the time you read this, it’s likely already in Published on Steam.
In addition to the full story campaign, version 1.0 includes 30 playable heroes covering 5 classes, 50 missions, 7 enemy factions and “premium” endgame content. It also features the “fully upgradable” Camelot Castle, and we’re sure you can make your own Monty Python and Holy Grail references.
You can check out PCGamesN’s preview of King Arthur: A Knight’s Tale at the link, and while protagonist Mordred is a bit of a tool, we’re calling it a “reasonable strategy RPG.”
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New Members are always welcome and can join the band on Monday nights at our new venue at Arteyrea, cnr of Mortlock Tce & Blackman Place, Port Lincoln at 7.00pm-9.00pm
All instruments are welcome, including woodwinds, brass, percussion, keyboard & strings!
Conducted by Music Director, Bill Kannussaar
About the Band
The Port Lincoln City Band Inc is a non profit community band that reformed in 2003 after a 15 year recess, to bring back live community music to Port Lincoln and surrounding districts.
The band has grown from 7 members in 2003 to currently 19 active members.
Regular performances include community events such as ANZAC and Remembrance Day services, Australia Day ceremony & citizens breakfast, Tunarama and Relay for Life, and Christmas Carols. The band plays in concert alone and with other community organisations including the Port Lincoln Singers, and Sing Australia. Choosing to play a variety of music styles to suit as many tastes as possible.
PLCB aims to provide music and entertainment to the community and fun opportunities, for it's members, to perform and develop as musicians and community members.
Developing releationships with local schools encourage students to continue their music learning and performances beyond their schooling.
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A sonic tsunami of electrifying riffs and anthemic choruses, Edmundston’s very own Teku Syndrom has unleashed an unstoppable force with their latest single, “Blistered, Battered, Shattered (BBS).” This Canadian rock powerhouse has expertly woven threads of Guns N’ Roses’ unapologetic intensity, Blondie’s infectious hooks, and Iron Maiden’s legendary prowess into a blazing tapestry that sets the stage ablaze.
From the very first heart-pounding beat, “BBS” sinks its teeth into your soul and drags you into a whirlwind of pure, unadulterated rock euphoria. Eric “Raz” Toussaint’s incendiary guitar work lights the fuse, detonating an explosion of sound that leaves you gasping for breath and craving more.
Teresa, the band’s lead singer, emerges from the smoke, her voice cutting through the chaos like a sharpened blade. Her raw, visceral performance encapsulates the spirit of defiance and rebellion, creating an atmosphere so palpable, it’s like a thunderclap to the heart. Jamy’s relentless drumming and Tony’s thunderous bass lines meld together, forging a relentless rhythm section that’s the driving force behind this unstoppable juggernaut of a track. With Eric N’s rhythmic guitar mastery completing the ensemble, Teku Syndrom has distilled the essence of rock ‘n’ roll into a potent elixir.
The lyrical content of “BBS” is a call to arms for the downtrodden and disheartened, urging listeners to rise up against adversity and claim their rightful place in the pantheon of rock. Teresa’s guttural growl during the line “So loud, so proud, so hear me growl” transcends the boundaries of mere music and becomes an impassioned battle cry that echoes through the ages.
If you’re a connoisseur of rock music, a seeker of electrifying guitar solos, and a believer in the power of music to lift us up and unite us all, “Blistered, Battered, Shattered (BBS)” is a must-listen. Teku Syndrom has crafted a modern rock masterpiece that pays homage to the greats while carving out its own unique, indelible mark on the genre. So strap in, turn it up, and let the tidal wave of Teku Syndrom’s ferocious sound wash over you.


Classic Album Sundays Brunch presents Massive Attack "Blue Lines"
74 Wythe Avenue
New York, NY, 11249
Doors 1:00 PM (event ends at 4:00 PM)
This event is 21 and over
Massive Attack's 'Blue Lines' hybrid of soul, reggae, jazz & slow burnin' grooves is a club and post-rave come-down classic album. It arose out of the Bristol underground dance scene spearheaded by The Wild Bunch and in turn, was the predecessor to albums such as DJ Shadow's 'Endtroducing' and Portishead's 'Dummy' (more at classicalbumsundays.com). Join us to first for a buffet brunch and complimentary cocktail catered by the soon to open Stilton House as we listen to music that either inspired or was relevant to this LP such as Billy Cobham, Tom Scott and William DeVaughn followed by the story behind the making of the album. Then the lights go down, the volume goes up and we play the album from beginning to end on vinyl on our audiophile hi-fi. Listening guidelines apply. Presenter: Jason Kincade Audio Menu: Dynavector D17D3 MC Cartridge, Rega P9 Turntable, Moon 310 LP Phono Preamp, Moon P7 Line Preamp, Cardas balanced cabling, MC2 Power Amplification, Funktion-One Loudspeakers
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(Typically per tablet)
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- Dr. Elmar Degenhart, Continental CEO, advocates cross-industry cooperation and
transparent vehicle networking
- Zero accidents in road traffic no longer a utopian vision
- No compromising on data protection and security
Hanover, March 20, 2014. Work on future mobility must focus on end customers and their interests. “Traffic accidents must be relegated to the past. This is no longer a utopian vision! Indeed, a protective jacket of vehicle data and information from other traffic participants will enable cars of the future to get better all the time at avoiding accidents,” noted Dr. Elmar Degenhart, CEO of Continental AG, in an address at the VDA Congress in Hanover on Thursday. He coupled this statement with the demand: “If we continue to network cars and make them part of the Internet, people and their safety must be the focus of attention and not merely just their data. We are convinced that safety and accident prevention are compatible with data protection and security.”
As Degenhart sees it, the car of the future will be supplied with information from the Internet. In return, the car will transmit data from its own sensors to an intelligent infrastructure. It will thus be in constant dialog with the Cloud and other vehicles. This will enable it to constantly look “around the corner” and grasp potential dangers well ahead of time. It will act like a foresighted friend and companion, keeping its driver informed in good time as to the momentary traffic situation and advising the driver as to the next response the vehicle “has in mind”. The car will thus decelerate already before a black spot pops up. In Degenhart’s view, transparency like this ups the confidence of drivers in assistance systems.
It likewise makes it possible to further ensure data security and data protection. In point of fact, “Technologies like distinct in-car computer and software architectures and firewall technologies have what it takes to adequately protect the vehicle from external attacks. And as for data protection: our experience has shown that very many networked services do not even require that the identity of the motorist be known. Anonymous information as to position, time, and incident is, for example, fully sufficient to enable vehicles to inform one another about dangers such as black ice or obstacles on the road,” explained Degenhart.
“In the case of services requiring personal data, car drivers must always be able to choose whether they want to pass on data, and, if so, what data. The recipe for success in the case of the networked vehicle is confidence built on driver dialog and procedural transparency,” emphasized Degenhart.
Despite major technological and infrastructural challenges, the CEO of the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industry partner exuded confidence. Most notably the automotive industry, he continued, has experience in developing and making million-fold use of the latest technologies. It has proven this often enough throughout its long history. Degenhart thus made an appeal for cross-industry collaboration: “The networked vehicle links different sectors of industry in a completely new way. This means that in the future, the automotive and IT industries will have to work together even more closely. We are already doing this with our cooperation partners IBM, Cisco, and Nokia HERE; together, we are paving the way for comfortable, energy-efficient and safe motoring, both on the world’s roads and on the data highway,” Degenhart pointed out.
Continental counts today among the leading manufacturers of driver assistance systems like Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). Since the first series project, in 1999 for the Mercedes S-Class, the company has realized more than 100 assistance system projects worldwide for automakers. Driver assistance systems likewise constitute the basis for the development of automated driving. Continental is, inter alia, involved in a research partnership with the BMW Group. The two companies are pooling development capabilities to identify the long-term prerequisites for series introduction of highly automated driving on European freeways.
Continental also offers leading networking technologies for the car. The company has, in fact, already networked a total of 26 million vehicles worldwide with telematics units. These units take the form of in-car transmitters and receivers that are by now facilitating a rapid Internet hook-up using ultra-modern LTE modules (long-term evolution / fourth generation mobile radio standard). They can be used worldwide in all vehicle categories. In international research projects, Continental is, moreover, strongly committed to making headway in car-to-car (C2C) communication technology.
By means of vehicle networking, Continental intends to create added value for motorists and other road users. The automatic emergency call system (eCall), for example, can save lives by ensuring that help arrives more quickly at the scene of an accident. The European Commission is mandating eCall for new vehicles as of 2015. In rural areas, the Commission expects this to cut the average time needed for help to arrive by half. In urban areas, the response time will likewise drop considerably. Another example is networked navigation, in which vehicles inform each other of traffic jams or obstacles along a route. It makes for greater safety, comfort, and efficiency in road traffic.
The 16th Technical Congress of the VDA takes place on March 20 and 21 at the Hanover exhibition center. Vehicle safety and electronics as well as the environment, energy and e-mobility are the main topics at the congress. Continental is hosting the congress and taking part with addresses on vehicle networking, automated driving, and increasing efficiency in drive technology. The company will also be presenting an automated-driving prototype vehicle in the accompanying technical exhibition.
With sales of around €33.3 billion in 2013, Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a provider of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tires, and technical elastomers, Continental contributes to enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also an expert partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently has approximately 178,000 employees in 49 countries.


Williams Mullen is expanding its service to include a team that will advise businesses on protecting their personal data, intellectual property and sensitive commercial information, the firm announced Wednesday.
A federal magistrate on Wednesday recommended partially accepting the government's motion to hold former GlobeTel Communications Corp. executive Joseph Monterosso in contempt for failing to repay hundreds of thousands in penalties, calling his reasons “inconsistent or downright contradictory," but said he could avoid jail time by quickly repaying $120,000.
A group of bidders led by Leidos Inc. have been awarded a massive contract worth up to $9 billion to overhaul the U.S. Department of Defense’s electronic health record system, beating out several rival bidders, the Pentagon announced Wednesday.
Vasco Data Security International Inc. was hit with a proposed class action in Illinois federal court Tuesday by an investor who says the Internet security company hid the fact that some of its products may have been sold to the Iranian government in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Federal Communications Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel told senators at a hearing on Wednesday that federal agencies must relinquish some of their spectrum to help meet the growing demand, but the current system moves too slowly.
Following a recall of 1.4 million vehicles by Chrysler’s parent company FCA US LLC on Friday prompted by a media report of hackers controlling a Jeep remotely, lawmakers called on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday to investigate cybersecurity weaknesses in other cars.
From new proceedings in Google's epic clash with Oracle to key appeals over the Digital Millennium Copyright Act's safe harbor, here are four copyright cases you need to be watching in the second half of the year.
A New York federal judge said Wednesday that Google Inc. may transfer to Mississippi its suit accusing Hollywood studios of secretly orchestrating an anti-piracy investigation by the Mississippi attorney general, reversing an earlier decision to keep the case in Manhattan.
British employee engagement software firm Reward Gateway said Wednesday it has been purchased by U.S. private equity firm Great Hill Partners LP for £140 million ($218.8 million) from London-based Inflexion Private Equity, a deal it says will fuel product and geographic expansion.
Patent holding company Prism Technologies LLC lost its bid Tuesday for attorneys' fees after it previously won a $30 million infringement verdict against a Sprint Corp. unit, with a Nebraska federal judge saying the fees weren't warranted under the framework established by the U.S. Supreme Court's recent Octane Fitness ruling.
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. said Wednesday that it plans to dump an additional $1 billion into its cloud computing unit Aliyun, in part to fund the international expansion of the unit, as the company battles Amazon.com Inc. for marketplace dominance.
Google Inc. filed a brief Monday seeking to persuade the Fifth Circuit to affirm an injunction blocking Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood’s investigation into whether the company allows pirates to sell drugs and stolen movies through advertising and YouTube, saying the probe defies federal law and the Constitution.
A Pennsylvania federal judge awarded a Taiwanese drone marker $1.7 million in attorneys’ fees Tuesday in its suit accusing Parrot Inc. of infringing its patents for drones piloted via mobile apps, saying that the fees were appropriate considering the company spent much of last year resisting discovery efforts.
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has decided not to rehear a decision instituting America Invents Act review of an Intellectual Ventures I LLC patent, even though the board denied review of the same patent last year, saying it has the discretion to make such rulings.
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., put a hold on the 2016 intelligence authorization bill in the U.S. Senate Tuesday after Internet and social media companies raised concerns over a provision that would require them to report suspected terrorist activity on their platforms.
Cascades Computer Innovation LLC, whose CEO was once described as "the original patent troll,” and HTC Corp. asked a judge Monday to put their patent dispute on hold until Cascade’s related case with Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. can be resolved.
Sedgwick LLP has snagged a former Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP attorney for its Chicago office in a move to strengthen its cybersecurity, employment and insurance litigation capabilities, the firm announced Tuesday.
Blackboard Inc., a private equity-backed education technology company, explores a sale that will value it around $3 billion, while surf wear retailer Quiksilver Inc. hires a restructuring adviser to help it turn around its business, as General Electric Co. offers to unload assets to an Italian rival with the hopes of scoring antitrust clearance from European regulators for its purchase of Alstom SA's energy business.
A Nevada federal judge on Tuesday said the court lacks jurisdiction in a suit brought by an inventor accusing the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of sitting on his two patent applications for more than four decades and transferred the case to the Eastern District of Virginia.
A group of Philadelphia cab companies told a Pennsylvania federal judge on Monday that Google Inc.’s venture capital arm should remain in a lawsuit seeking to give Uber Technologies Inc. the boot from their city because Google “was no passive investor.”
A California federal court's recent order in Good Technology Corporation v. MobileIron Inc. characterized the defects in the expert’s methodology as factual in nature. It is clear, however, that a methodology that gives the patentee 100 percent of the suppositious licensee’s expected profits as damages is impermissible as a matter of law, say William Rooklidge and Andrew Brown of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP.
While it is undoubtedly true that Akamai, as well as its predecessors, have made it difficult for patentees to prove infringement in multiple-actor scenarios, and correspondingly easy for defendants to avoid infringement, the Federal Circuit has seemingly left a window of opportunity for patentees, say Stephen Hash and Christopher Granaghan of Vinson & Elkins LLP.
Manipulating gender disparity in the service of hawking a flawed investment product does nothing but trivialize a serious and important issue. The tortured logic in Burford Capital LLC’s recent plug for third-party litigation financing is nothing more than a marketing ploy to boost revenues, says Lisa Rickard, president of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform.
With a deepening of China’s A-share market, it has become more attractive for private equity firms to sell their interest in a portfolio company to a Chinese listed company, although it has been unclear how, on account of regulatory constraints, this could be achieved for foreign sellers. A recent transaction has thrown interesting light on this issue, say attorneys with Dechert LLP.
The statutes that define indirect infringement have not really changed in some time, at least not since an amendment in 1994. The Federal Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court together could not overcome the past to embrace the future in Akamai v. Limelight, says Lynda Calderone of Flaster/Greenberg PC.
The recent ruling by the EU Court of Justice in InnoLux Corp. v. European Commission confirmed that the commission is in specific circumstances permitted to take into account non-European Economic Area sales of cartelized inputs, but the decision is surprisingly limited in its analysis of jurisdictional issues, say attorneys with Latham & Watkins LLP.
In light of several documented failures in Internet of Things devices in 2015 it is important for stakeholders at the forefront of the development and implementation of these technologies to be aware of the emerging liability risks, says Michael O’Brien at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP.
Thus far in fiscal year 2015, the number and average length of prison sentences secured by the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division have decreased. If this trend continues, it will represent an eight-year low for average prison sentence length, say attorneys with Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP.
The failed prosecutions of former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. computer programmer Sergey Aleynikov in both federal and state court should be a wake-up call to Congress and state legislatures that statutes passed years ago when trade secrets were kept in a locked file drawer are no longer well suited for the cyberworld of the 21st century, says Mark Halligan of FisherBroyles LLP.
The high success rate for petitioners in inter partes reviews has lessened would-be petitioners’ concerns about the risks of estoppel. There also has been some clarity from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and the district courts about the scope of the America Invents Act estoppel provisions, which provides some good news for petitioners, say Barbara McCurdy and Arpita Bhattacharyya of Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP.


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Castles reward travelers like no other destination, and there are plenty to check out throughout Europe. Each one allows visitors to step back in time and marvel at the grandeur of medieval architecture, and, perhaps, wince at some of the more unsavory practices of the Middle Ages (torture, serfdom, et al). Here are some of our favorite European castles — but for the record, any castle is sure to provide a fascinating, memorable experience.
Castelo de Sao Jorge
Anyone who has visited Lisbon probably noticed the imposing citadel looming over the city from a nearby hillside. Castelo de Sao Jorge has stood in that spot for more than 800 years, although the Moorish fortress was destroyed by an earthquake that devastated Portugal in 1755 and the subsequent renovations were not completed until the early 20th century. Today, visitors can take a guided tour to learn about the castle’s functions prior to the quake — including prison, theater, and slave-trading outpost — and snap photographs of the stone archways and towers that date back centuries.
Located in the heart of Salzburg, Hellbrunn Palace offers visitors one of the most unique castle tour experiences anywhere. The castle’s architect, Mark Sittich von Hohenems (1574–1619), had what you might call a ‘prankish’ sense of humor. He planted numerous jeux d’eau (or ‘watergames’) throughout the palace grounds that have remained intact to this day; those who set foot on certain cobblestones or floor tiles will activate hidden fountains and receive an unexpected spritz of water. Watergames aside, the palace grounds are a stunning example of Baroque architecture.
Germany’s Neuschwanstein is arguably the most iconic castle in Europe, so it should comes as no surprise that the lavish Bavarian palace receives as many as 6,000 visitors per day. Designed as a fairytale-esque homage to composer Richard Wagner, Neuschwanstein was commissioned by “Mad” King Ludwig II in 1868 and completed in 1886 (seven years after the king’s death). The 30-minute tour offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history’s most eccentric monarchs. However, European travel guru Rick Steves notes that nearby Hohenschwangau offers “a better glimpse of Ludwig’s life”, thanks to a collection of toys, books, and other personal possessions. Steves says it is also statelier, older, and less crowded on a daily basis. But if you have a day to kill in Bavaria, don’t choose between Neuschwanstein or Hohenschwangau — go see them both.
Located adjacent to what Frommer’s describes as “one of the scariest-looking gorges ever”, Croatia’s Pazin Kastel initially served as a nearly impenetrable stronghold for the Holy Roman Empire when it was built in the late 900s. Today, the castle is home to one of Croatia’s “best ethnographic museums”, and visitors can also marvel at the imposing stone work that has remained eerily well-preserved over the last 1,000+ years.
One of Europe’s oldest castles, Prague Castle was constructed in the 9th century as comfortable living quarters for Bohemian monarchs and has subsequently served as the Czech royal and presidential residence for more than a millennia. The structure, which is designated in the Guinness Book of World Records as the ‘largest ancient castle’, was also home to the first convent in Bohemia. Tourists can visit the 70-square-kilometer compound today, which includes a cathedral, ornate gardens, and several palaces. The Bohemian crown jewels are also kept at Prague Castle — in a hidden room.
For a classic castle experience, Britain’s Warwick Castle has it all – from lavish ballrooms and regal courtyards to smelly dungeons and (now defunct) torture chambers. According to BBC contributor Faye Claridge, visitors should check out the ‘atmospheric ghost tower’, as well as the numerous museums located throughout the castle. However, be warned that Warwick Castle is one of the UK’s top tourist attractions — and weekend crowds are all but guaranteed.
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Hearing Loss in One Ear
Do you have significant hearing loss in one ear? Does it feel like you can’t tell where sounds are coming from?
Are you able to understand one-on-one conversations in quiet, but get lost in background noise?
You are not alone. Hearing loss in just one ear—known as unilateral hearing loss or single-sided deafness—is surprisingly common.
If your connection to your family and friends is being affected by single-sided deafness, don’t give up hope. There is a new option to help restore your ability to hear with both ears.
"Hearing with only one ear is like living in a black and white world, without knowing that somewhere else colors exist."
Burden of Single-Sided Deafness
Often, people with single-sided deafness can follow conversations in quiet settings. This can give your friends and family the impression that your hearing loss is only a minor issue. But single-sided deafness has a significant impact on your quality of life and should be recognized as a serious burden.
Listening with only one ear takes so much more mental effort to separate what you want to hear from background noise. You can’t tell where sounds are coming from, which can make you feel disoriented and overwhelmed.
This can leave you struggling to follow conversations at work, or always having to turn your hearing ear to understand a friend, or worrying that you won’t notice sudden warning noises when crossing the street.
Even with “one good ear,” everyday life with single-sided deafness can be exhausting. Hearing loss doesn’t just make communication difficult—it puts a significant burden on your personal relationships. Often, people with hearing loss withdraw from friends and family and avoid social interaction.
If you find your everyday life, your career, and your relationships are being affected by your hearing loss, don’t give up hope. There is an effective treatment option that is approved to help restore your ability to hear with both ears.
Why is hearing loss in one ear such a burden?
- Hard to follow group conversations
- Can’t tell where sounds are coming from
- More mental effort needed to listen
- Exhaustion from listening effort
- Anxiety in noisy places
- Negative impact on relationships
- Difficulties at work and social gatherings
- Anxiety of losing hearing in good ear
Restoring Binaural Hearing
Why is hearing with both ears so important? In natural hearing, we hear sounds with two separate ears—known as binaural hearing.
Our brains compare and interpret these two separate sound signals to let us hear in 3D. This is important, because this lets our brains actively focus on what we want to hear while filtering out background noise.
If you take away hearing from one ear, all those sounds become “shapeless.” This is why single-sided deafness makes hearing so difficult in so many situations.
Binaural Hearing and Single-Sided Deafness (SSD)
If you’ve already sought treatment for single-sided deafness, your audiologist may have recommended trying CROS hearing aids. CROS hearing aids send sounds from a microphone in your deafened ear to a hearing aid in your hearing ear.
This can offer some benefit by reducing the “head shadow” effect, which can help you notice more sounds and help with speech understanding. But in the end, a CROS hearing aid is still combining all the sounds into one ear—a “monaural” option. This is why monaural solutions like a CROS system might not have provided enough benefit for you.
But if you can restore hearing to both ears, you can restore the benefits of binaural hearing. Hearing with both ears provides a better and more complete sound signal for the brain. This means less listening effort. It helps your brain filter out background noise and focus on conversations. And because you’re hearing with two ears again, it can help restore your ability to tell where sounds are coming from.
Benefits of hearing with both ears:
- Significantly better speech understanding in noise
- Much less listening effort
- Reduced social isolation
- Improved quality of life
Compare hearing with one ear and binaural hearing with our 3D hearing simulation
Cochlear Implants for Single-Sided Deafness
In natural hearing, sounds travel from your outer ear to your inner ear, which is known as the cochlea. The cochlea turns sound waves into nerve signals that can be understood by the brain. You have two cochleae, one on each side to detect sounds for each ear.
In your hearing ear, your cochlea is sending sound signals through your auditory nerve to your brain. But right now in your deafened ear, your cochlea is not able to process these sounds. This can have many causes, such as an infection, Ménière’s disease, unknown sudden hearing loss, or genetic factors.
To restore your ability to hear with both ears, you need to use both of your cochleae. Thankfully, this is exactly what cochlear implants are designed to do.
A cochlear implant uses electrical pulses to bypass the non-working hair cells in your cochlea. In the cochlea, the implant signals are turned into nerve signals that travel through your auditory nerve to your brain, just like your hearing ear. The sounds then travel through the natural hearing pathways and both ears are combined along those pathways, all the way up to your brain.
This allows a cochlear implant to help restore hearing ability to a deafened ear—which can restore the benefits of binaural hearing.
Benefits of a Cochlear Implant for SSD:
- Better speech understanding in noise
- Easier to follow group conversations
- Better hearing in busy places
- Recognize where sounds are coming from
- Less listening effort and less fatigue
- Improved social interaction
- Significant improvement in quality of life
"It made a huge difference in his ability to localize the direction that sound is coming from. He went from no speech understanding to having a speech understanding of almost 80 percent in that ear."
Dr. Kevin Brown, UNC Medical Center
Candidacy for Cochlear Implants
Is a MED-EL cochlear implant an option for your hearing loss? For a cochlear implant for single-sided deafness, there are candidacy guidelines to help identify who is a candidate. Every person’s hearing is different, so you should consult with your audiologist to find out if you’re a candidate.
Your audiologist will need to test your hearing thresholds and speech understanding with your deafened ear. You might also need to have experience trying a CROS hearing aid or similar system.
Hearing loss in one ear and normal hearing in the other ear is known as single-sided deafness or unilateral hearing loss. If you have profound hearing loss in one ear and mild to moderately severe hearing loss in your hearing ear, this is known as asymmetric hearing loss. MED-EL cochlear implants can also be effective for asymmetric hearing loss.
The Next Steps
What are the next steps for getting a cochlear implant for single-sided deafness?
First, your audiologist and clinical team will need to determine if a cochlear implant is an option for your hearing loss. If you’d like help finding a cochlear implant audiologist near you, please let us know with the contact form below.
If a cochlear implant is the right solution, the next step is implantation. This is a safe and routine surgery that takes about an hour or two. Your doctor may have you stay at the hospital for a day or two. You should be back to your daily routine after a few days.
About two to four weeks after implantation, the implant can be activated. Your cochlear implant audiologist will program the implant for you and show you how to use everything. This is the first time you will be hearing with your implant.
After activation, you will need to learn to understand sounds with your implanted ear. Daily listening exercises are very important to help maximize your benefit. These rehabilitation exercises can be done together with a hearing professional or at home.
Here With You
At MED-EL, we’ve been connecting families with life-changing hearing implants for more than 30 years so we understand that hearing loss can be difficult for you and your whole family. That’s why we’ve always been driven by one thing: A passion to help people with hearing loss.
It’s been that way since 1977, when our CEO, Dr. Ingeborg Hochmair, pioneered the modern cochlear implant along with her husband Erwin. Today we’ve grown to more than 2,500 employees covering 140 countries, but we’re still guided by the steadfast principles of our founders.
Our dedicated support network and local care specialists ensure our recipients are always well cared for. And when we create new technology, we make sure it’s compatible with earlier implants so that everyone can benefit. With MED-EL, our recipients know they can always count on us for a lifetime of better hearing.
When you’re ready to take the next step, we’ll be here with you every step of the way.

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Rab’s first hand experience of what happens when bike races and politics collides…
At the end of August I put the Superfly away and mounted the Remedy for a week of coaching across the country
Rab’s been getting excited by mountain biking being in the Olympic limelight
More from Rab Wardell on the World Cup Circuit. It’s all about the boxed sets apparently
Rab gets a full look at Emily’s new 1×11 race machine.
Want to know what it’s like to step up to World Cup level racing with only your legs and wheels between you and the rest of an international field of hard men? Read this
Our racing columnist returns after an action packed month of riding, racing and reporting
Our resident racer ponders what coaching can offer the non-pro rider – and why the best training results in smiles, not miles.
Our roving racer Rab reports from the snowy madness that took place at Glencoe Mountain Resort
Rab kicks off the cross country racing proper by heading to Israel to pick up points…
Akrigg returns, the world’s worst bike thief, the Huck Wizard cometh – it’s time to slurp tea and look busy

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Saturday, October 11, 2014
Sometimes you just want pizza! This was the easiest I could think of to get the satisfaction of pizza without all the fat and calories!
Flatouts are just like wraps or flatbreads. Either of those things would be fine too, and this is another one of those fun recipes where you're only limited by your imagination! Have fun with it!
2 Flatouts or Flatbreads
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1 sliced tomato
2 teaspoons pesto sauce
1 cup baby spinach
2 sliced low sodium ham, chopped
1/4 cup goat cheese crumbles
Bake flatbreads (whole grain or wheat) for 5 minutes prior to adding toppings on a cookie sheet with cooking spray
Flip over and add toppings. (Left is my homemade sauce, skim mozzarella, sliced tomato and a dash of Parmesan. On the right is pesto, goat cheese, spinach and low fat low sodium deli ham. )
Bake for 5-10 mins and broil for one minute.
(21 Day Fixers- The pizza on the left is 1 yellow, 1 blue, 1 green. The pizza on the right is 2 tsp, 1/2 red, 1 blue, 1 green)
Tips: Try this with some chicken, bleu cheese, and some hot sauce! Buffalo Pizza!

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§ 41. Mr. WINDSOR (for Mr. W. H. GREEN)
asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the Southern Electric Railway runs across a wooden bridge over Deptford Creek and is responsible for holding up river traffic, and thus interfering with employment through vessels not being able to reach McCalls' wharf; and whether he will take steps to put an end to this obstruction of traffic?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHA
No, Sir. I said it had been put there in pursuance of powers given by Parliament. Therefore I have no locus standi.


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Kanchana who has been out from her native for her education, plans to
visit her village and be with her grand parents.
When she arrives to her village, there are many people including her grand parents who do not appreciate her visit to the village. Even though people around her shower her with love and affection there seems to be more tension on their faces.
When Kanchana finds out the reason behind her birth she goes in search of her ancestral roots and her tryst with destiny. The truth behind her birth insists Kanchana to search for her other seven forces which when united will restore peace to her disturbed and scattered family. Will she find out the other seven forces and win the evil that has surrounded her forms the story of 'Kanchana'.
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Iceland’s prime minister resigned following massive protests in the wake of the Panama Papers investigation which revealed how the world’s wealthy avoid tax.
Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson stepped down on Tuesday night hours after thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament to demand his resignation.
Agriculture Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson – who will replace the prime minister for an interim period – confirmed to Icelandic broadcaster RUV that Gunnlaugsson was stepping down as leader of the country’s coalition government.
Gunnlaugsson is the first major scalp from a leak of more than 11 million documents from Mossack Fonseca, a Panamanian law firm, showing tax-avoidance arrangements of the rich and famous around the world, Al Jazeera reported.
Gunnlaugsson was among the names mentioned in the so-called Panama Papers, which were published on Sunday.
The leaked documents allege that Gunnlaugsson and his wife set up a company called Wintris in the British Virgin Islands with the help of the Panamanian law firm.
Gunnlaugsson is accused of a conflict of interest for failing to disclose his involvement in the company, which held interests in failed Icelandic banks that his government was responsible for overseeing.

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Monday, 14 January 2013 10:28
The Tampa Bay Times reported today that Hulk Hogan has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the Laser Spine Institute of Tampa saying the clinic performed unnecessary surgeries that damaged his career.
The lawsuit was filed this morning. Hogan is also claiming that the clinic used Hogan as an endorser without any payment or permission.
Hogan's attorneys, Wil Florin and Eric Czelusta, claimed the negligent contact by the institute resulted in a provable loss of $50 million in come that he would have made in the latter stages of his wrestling career.
Hogan's attorneys argued that he had seen a number of prominent surgeions who recommended traditional spinal surgery for Hogan, but he was told that surgery would end his career. He claimed instead, he had multiple unnecessary endoscopic sugeries that further destabilized his already injured back.
Hogan received bad news when his lawsuit against Gawker.com, after Gawker had moved it from state court back to federal court, is back under the auspices of Judge James D. Whittemore. Hogan has tried to move the case to state court specifically to get away from Whittemore presiding, since Whittemore had ruled against Hogan on several motions and his writing on the case indicated he didn't think Hogan's case was strong.


History of SCATS Development
Faced with the need to implement a large area traffic control system in Sydney and mindful of the problems of "fixed-time" systems, the NSW Department of Main Roads (now Roads and Maritime Services) embarked on the development of a traffic responsive system in the early 1970s when mini-computers became available at a cost comparable to purpose-built hardware. The early move into microprocessor local controllers in Australia in 1975 provided additional impetus to the development because of the increased "intelligence" and flexibility available.
SCATS development was undertaken by the then Department of Main Roads (DMR) for the purpose of controlling traffic signals in NSW, but SCATS has since been implemented in many other cities in Australia, New Zealand and overseas. Licensed users of SCATS in Australia and New Zealand belong to a user group which meets annually to collectively discuss features, improvements, and local usage of SCATS. Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has arrangements with distributors to market SCATS throughout the rest of the world.
Many years of research, testing and software coding have been invested in the development of SCATS. Development to further improve SCATS continues to ensure that control of traffic is as efficient as possible and that the needs of road users continue to be met. Many beneficial improvements to SCATS have been inspired by feedback from our ever-growing user community.
- • October 1933 - the first traffic lights were switched on in NSW
- • NSW decided that traffic signals were a State Government responsibility not a Local Government responsibility. This gave rise by the 1960's to an organisation of dedicated specialists with electrical, electronic, construction and traffic engineering skills in the arts of designing, installing and maintaining traffic signals called the DMR (Department of Main Roads).
- • 1963 - the first traffic control system installed in Sydney for 8 intersections using an obsolete IBM 604 rewired by Mr Arthur Sims who at that time worked for IBM but later became an employee of the DMR.
- • 1964 - a new version was installed capable of controlling 96 intersections.
- • 1965 - 25 intersections were connected to the new traffic control system.
- • DMT built their own intersection vehicle controller and by 1965/66 had a 6 phase controller on the streets.
- • 1967 - it became obvious that valves and relays should be replaced with semiconductors but still considered to expensive at that time. Eventually all 96 intersections were used up and to make more space two intersections were combined to make one thereby allowing more intersections to be connected.
- • 1967/68 - a new system was installed partly solid state to control six intersections in Broadway.
- • 1967 - the forerunner to Flexilink was developed called MASCOT. These MASCOT systems were installed to buy time for the development of SCATS. AWA and Philips Australia manufacture signal controllers with the MASCOT feature built in to the hardware and it is now called Flexilink.
- • 1969/70 - a new rack mount system was commissioned.
- • 1970's - a decision to use the PDP 11 computers for traffic control was made and Arthur Sims joined the DMT and software development stated for SCATS
- • 1976 - the new system developed on the PDP computers became known as SCATS.
- • 1970's - the move to a modern new control centre at No. 1 Oxford Street, Sydney which was to be the centre of SCATS development for over twenty years.
- • 1978 - the first Central Monitoring System (CMS) was installed addressing the need to centrally monitor geographically remote SCATS regions. Its functionality was expanded over subsequent years to provide some data file back up and management facilities.
- • 1981 - the first VAX computer, a VAX 11/780 was purchased, progressively taking over many of the development functions and providing a platform for SCATS management and support functions.
- • 1982 - the acquisition of a RAMTEK graphics display system provided the first graphical display of SCATS related data. Applications to create and display graphical data at the regional, subsystem and intersection levels were developed in-house.
- • 1980's - the first use of personal computers (PC) for the operator interface. Software, known as SCATTERM, was developed to enable these PCs, running Windows® 2.0, to emulate the VDU function and provide additional functions such as file handling and editing
- • 1989 – PC graphics capability was developed to replace the RAMTEK display system.
- • 1990 – version 5 of SCATS in use
- • Early 1990's – largely arising from the specified requirements for a SCATS 5 system to be supplied to Hong Kong further features were developed
- • 1996 – in response to a contract to install SCATS as part of a freeway/arterial integrated corridor project in Minneapolis, development of a traffic adaptive ramp metering function in SCATS which was shown to reduce delay and ramp queuing when compared to the existing MNDoT system.
- • 1998 – the first SCATS 6 was trialled after realising the operating platform for SCATS had to migrate from PDP 11 to PC based computers.
SCATS is now so successful it is sold internationally through distributors. Roads and Maritime Services continues to develop and support SCATS and ancillary software products.


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- Six boxes with 5 packs each (4 biscuits per pack), 30 total packs, of belVita Breakfast Biscuits, including 2 Blueberry, 2 Golden Oat, 1 Cranberry Orange and 1 Cinnamon Brown Sugar
- Specially baked to release up to 4 hours of nutritious steady energy
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- Individual packs of breakfast bars are perfect for busy mornings
Add a little crunch to your morning with belVita Breakfast Biscuits. These simple, baked biscuits are made with wholesome, fine ingredients like delicious whole grains. Specially baked to release up to 4 hours of steady energy, these breakfast snacks fuel you all morning long. Portioned in convenient individual snack packs, these breakfast cookies are a delicious instant breakfast food to enjoy as part of a balanced breakfast. With this snack variety pack, you can choose from a mix of delicious flavors including Blueberry, Golden Oat, Cranberry Orange, and Cinnamon Brown Sugar breakfast biscuits. A simple addition to your morning, these wholesome alternatives to breakfast bars contain no high-fructose corn syrup and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. This bulk variety pack includes 6 boxes with 5 packs of biscuits each for 30 total packs. Each pack of individual snacks has 4 belVita Breakfast Biscuits for you to enjoy on the go, at the office or at home with coffee.


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Part of the 2015 Aging in Place Program
Saturday, July 25th, 10:00 AM
SDCC Office, 6008 Kingsbury Ave
Madeline Franklin from STL Village will discuss the history of the village movement which provide options for seniors to “age in community”. Further discussion will stress the benefits of building & being a member of a village of neighbors helping each other and staying active together.
This activity is financed in part through an allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City of St. Louis’ Community Development Administration


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Juicy Couture 9/2/10Great for pre-dinner cocktails and the hotel’s art collection is one to marvel at.
1671 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Sagamore, or “Art Hotel”, is a chic all-suite boutique hotel that sits on the beautiful and world famous South Beach oceanfront. With only 93 one- and two-bedroom luxury suites, including 15 two-story bungalows and penthouses, this intimate escape from the crowds of South Beach offers a relaxing alternative for those seeking a more enlightened stay. The Sagamore Collection, contemporary artwork by recognized, emerging and world-renowned artists makes the Sagamore Hotel one of Miami Beach's most unique places.
Eats & Drinks
The Sagamore has a poolside bar and grill serving food and cocktails until sunset, a chic and intimate Art Video Lounge, a very cool lobby bar called Saga, and an upscale Gallery restaurant with a delicious menu and some of the most amazing pieces from the Sagamore Collection.
The décor of the Sagamore Hotel is ultra-modern and hip yet extremely comfortable and relaxing. Every nook and cranny of the Sagamore is tastefully decorated. Each guest suite has its own unique artwork and there are art displays throughout the Hotel, providing a very pleasant experience for the guest.
P. Diddy often stays here!
Charlie305 S.6/18/10One of 2 ART hotels in South Beach (other is the Ritz) amazing photos in the library. Cool swing in lobby. Attentive staff. All suites. Uber chic skinny pool. On the beach. Art in each room as well.
Raj 10/17/11Valet parking here is $37/night. Use the public parking near 16th and Collins (parking lot on Collins). That place is $16 for 24 hrs.
Daddy D.6/11/11Don't drink the water in the pool
Jetset jim 6/11/11Get you towel out early in the morning


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The legality of online gambling is often a matter of debate and can vary from state to state. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, for example, limits banks from transacting with online gambling sites that are not regulated by the federal government. In addition, the Federal Wire Act was commonly assumed to prohibit all forms of online gambling, but that law does not apply to online casino, poker, lottery, or sports betting sites.
To play casino games online, gamblers must log onto a secure website. Internet-based casinos host casino games developed by gambling software providers. All a person needs is a computer or mobile device, stable internet connection, and money to fund their account. Once they have an account, they can select their favorite casino game and place bets. If they win, their winnings will be automatically credited to their account.
Depending on the jurisdiction, online gambling is legal in some countries, but illegal in others. Most countries that allow online gambling also have a minimum age requirement. In most cases, the minimum age is eighteen years, but in some countries, the minimum age can be higher. Regardless of the jurisdiction, online gambling has the potential to increase the number of games offered to consumers.
Online casinos rely on slot machines to generate revenue. By using a PRNG algorithm, online casinos ensure that the games they offer are fair and unpredictable. Players must trust the integrity of the software in order to play. Online gambling companies that are regulated by independent regulators are able to provide a level of assurance.
The legality of online gambling depends on how regulated the activity is in each state. In some states, gambling has been legal for a few years, but some still have not gotten the green light. Some states are considering expanding the industry to include online poker and casinos. The issue of legality will continue to be a state-by-state issue.
Despite the controversies surrounding online gambling, some states have made online gambling legal. Some have legalized fantasy sports betting, while others have prohibited it altogether. In some states, online gambling is regulated as part of a land-based casino or sports betting site. Many European countries in the Caribbean also allow online gambling of various forms.
Many online casinos offer sign-up bonuses to attract new players. However, there is a cost involved. In return for giving out money, the casino has to impose wagering requirements that prevent players from walking away with the money. As a result, bonus offers are a great way to increase one’s bankroll.
Michigan recently legalized online gambling and has a number of leading poker sites. These companies include WSOP, PokerStars, and BetMGM. The online gambling industry in Michigan is regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

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Laura Aufrère studied political sciences and worked for 10 years in the cultural field, including five years as a coordinator for the French confederation gathering performing/visual arts SSE initiatives (UFISC). She is now a phd student (CEPN – Paris 13) working on solidarity economy and commons in the artistic and cultural field (collective and commons initiatives, cooperation mechanisms, governance, social protection, social models of solidarity, economic models, etc).
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UFISC-CRIDA-OPALE Laura Aufrère, 2014

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Model and Code Co-Evolution
If you are interested in this topic, please contact Philip Langer.
Applying model-driven software engineering technologies (e.g., EMF, Xtext, Xtend, or Acceleo) enables the efficient creation of models, as well as the generation of code, such as Java code, from these models. However, models cannot be considered as static throughout the software development process; they evolve constantly. Once a model has been changed, the derived code has to be regenerated.
Although some code generation technologies provide basic support for incremental code generation (i.e., only those parts in the derived code will be re-generated that have to be changed according to the change in the model), the re-generation of the derived code often breaks manually added code that builds upon the generated code.
In this thesis topic, we investigate and develop approaches and techniques to enable the (semi-)automatic adaptation also of the manually added code based on the discovered changes that have been applied to the model.


The Washington Examiner‘s Yeas & Nays reported earlier this week that the National Zoo is hosting an ape-themed wine tasting.
First of all, did anyone consider the smell when arranging this reception? Secondly, our only recent memory of the great ape house at the National Zoo is children and parents sitting around watching one of the apes vomit up his lunch. Funny, yes. Appetizing? Not really.
Most importantly, this item isn’t gossip. Though it deserves points for its unusual nature, this sounds like a reprint of a press release or a persistent publicist who won’t take no for an answer. In short: vanilla extract.


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I can illustrate any NSFW artwork. Whatever `Crazy` or `Hardcore` is your imagination I will try my `Best Level` to make it realize.
Please provide the explanation and references, any image samples would be better. :)
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- Full-body character, detailed background.
- Grayscale / Black and white only.
- Image size 4 k.

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15. Donate Costumes
Photograph Courtesy of Only Make Believe
The non-profit children’s theater company Only Make Believe is partnering with Halloween mega store Abracadabra NYC to collect unused costumes for chronically ill and disabled children in and around New York City now through November 8th. To make a donation, bring a brand-new costume to one of the drop-off locations around the city. If you purchase a costume to donate from Abracadabra, you can get 15% your purchase.
Costumes can be dropped off at Abracadabra NYC located at 19 W 21st Street or visit the Only Make Believe’s offices at 121 West 27th Street, Suite 1002 New York, NY 10001. The collection of costumes will be used year-round for children and the talented roster of actors during Only Make Believe’s performances at hospitals, care facilities, and special education programs in Washington D.C. and New York.


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Use your computer to play Snooker Blitz. Or try one of the games below!
Snooker Blitz is a wonderful sports game that you can play here in your browser. Snooker Blitz is made with Flash technology to work smoothly in modern browsers. Snooker Blitz has received 143,095 plays and has been rated 8.4 out of 10 with 480 votes. If you enjoyed Snooker Blitz, check out our other sports games or 8 Ball Online and 8 Ball Billiards Classic.


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Miami rent is too high — that’s according to analysis that concludes a large majority of renters are spending too much of their incomes toward housing in the city.
But don’t expect the rental crisis to improve in 2018. It only gets worse from here, according to a study by the personal finance website GOBankingRates. The study places Miami at No. 10 among United States cities to see the largest increases in living expenses during the new year.
Seattle, which is home to Amazon’s headquarters, can attribute the online titan’s presence to a 5.73 percent hike in rent costs. The Washington state city is No. 2 on the list, following Portland, Oregon.
Here’s the full list, which is based on three criteria: home value forecasts, rental costs forecasts and changes to the Consumer Price Index by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- San Diego
- San Fransisco
- Dallas-Fort Worth
The median price of Miami rent, as of Oct. 31, is $2,200, according to Zillow. But with projected rental costs expected to shoot up 2.38 percent, renters could who dish out $2,200 for a roof over their heads would be funneling an additional $630 toward rent in 2018.
The study isn’t all doom and gloom. It predicts a 1.39 uptick in the value of Miami homes in 2018 — great news for current homeowners, though not so hot for potential buyers.


It’s time for a another year in reflection and what with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Olympic Games, two National Parks celebrating their diamond anniversaries, Pembrokeshire Coast, North York Moors and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs and Scotland’s first National Park, Cairngorms having its tenth birthday. Subject to the weather forecast being correct this could be…Details
Welcome to my blog and latest news where I hope to keep you up to date on photos trips, new images, offers and other items of interest around the British Isles landscape.
With six 60th anniversaries of National Parks over the last two years culminating with the North York Moors in November and my visit in September I have completely missed the 10th anniversary of the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs NationalPark. Loch Lomond How could I have forgotten, particularly when it was the first national park…Details
In September I was fortunate enough to make my first photo trip to the North York Moors National Park and if you haven’t already read about it you can by following my trip. If I recall correctly the park is the sixth one to celebrate its Diamond Anniversary with it all starting last spring with…Details
Yesterday saw the start of National Tree Week 2012 which will run until 2nd December. First mounted in 1975, National Tree Week is the UK’s largest tree celebration, annually launching the start of the winter tree-planting season. National Tree Week is a chance for communities to do something positive for their local tree scape. Each…Details
Unfortunately, at the last minute, I had to cancel my latest photo trip where I was due to capture the Scotland Autumn colours. Having also had to cancel my normal Spring trip to Scotland due to the weather I hope you can understand my disappointment as this was the first year I have not visited…Details
Whilst this was not my first visit to the North York Moors it was my first photo trip. The last one of any significance was 40 years ago in the seventies when I was an entrant on what was then the RAC Rally now Wales Rally GB and I was hopeful that this visit would…Details


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Praises to all intelligences and energies that have sustained our planet and our lives.
We are now completing one gregorian year cycle and opening the gates for yet another cycle of planetary life.
Earth and the many political entities on this planet are in disarray.
The peoples of many Nations are demanding JUSTICE and equality of opportunity to enjoy life and live comfortable on this planet.
The many are fed up with the agendas of the few who continue to trample upon the RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE.
Tough all of this is present,there is hope.The people are not lying down and bowing to the oppressive and unjust laws that they are experiencing.
This malaise is also here in our own society.One government has exited the halls of governance and has been replaced by another. Yet the situation worsens. Those who labour do not hold the reins nor the reign.
What will we like to leave as a legacy for our children and our children’s children?
As we enter this “new” cycle.I pray that it is love, equality and justice for all that we would all love to experience in this beloved land of ours.
Where do we start?
At the beginning.
Resolve the issues of INVASION AND OCCUPATION,OF SLAVERY AND INDENTURE and then there shall be peace.
This decade – 2015- 2024 has been proclaimed by the United Nations as: International Decade for People of African Descent. This decade is supposed to bring us recognition, justice and development. Is it? What are the provisions being made by our government and our society at large to ensure that these goals are attained.
A PEOPLE WITHOUT GRATITUDE PERISHES.
I have sounded the WORD, time and time again.
All citizens of our country, let us raise our voices to ensure that the monies and riches that this country has been blessed with be utilised EFFECTIVELY, to correct the WRONGS/INJUSTICES of the Colonial Era.
There is urgent need to deal with the issue of RESTORATION of the RIGHTS of the First Nations/Indigenous People that CRISTOBAL COLON – Christopher Columbus met here. Let put in place immediately the mechanisms and social structures that would allow for this to be implemented IN THIS DECADE.
THERE IS URGENT NEED TO ENSURE THAT THE ISSUES OF REPARATIONS TO OUR AFRICAN POPULATIONS IN THE CARIBBEAN AND AMERICAS -NORTH AND SOUTH BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY.
Since 2013 at the 34th Regular Meeting of CARICOM held in Chaguramas Republic Trinidad & Tobago CARICOM States agreed to seek “REPARATIONS FOR SLAVERY AND THE GENOCIDE OF THE NATIVE PEOPLES” of the Caribbean. Since the several Caribbean territories have formed National Reparations Committees with a view to ensuring that that decision made in Republic Trinidad& Tobago become MANIFEST.
The time is now to take affirmative and positive action in our regions. Governments who would not implement serious action to manifest this agreement should either step down from office or be voted out by the people in each geopolity where no action to make this a reality.
To better act we must be informed. Do follow the links attached here to learn more about the International Decade for People of African Descent.
In concluding I ask for ALL AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS IN OUR COUNTRY TO MOVE BEYOND POSTURING AND TRULY COME TOGETHER FOR POSITIVE ACTION.THE TIME IS NOW.

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Crochet Hook Case »
InstructionsPretty easy to make and I love it! Everything I need is in it. So I just put it in my bag and take it with my different projects.
Type of item: Accessory
What was your inspiration?
I saw a similar case on the patterns here at Craftsy and thought it would be a great idea. But there was no pattern available so I searched one on google images and found this one.
What are you most proud of?
This was fun and easy to do. It's very useful and I take it with all my crochet projects.
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
Don't hesitate. It's fun to do and very useful. ;)


Highview – Throwaway Lessons
Canberra based Highview deliver an aggressive drive on their new track ‘Throwaway Lessons’ from their debut EP Take Your Time. Established in 2005, Highview has cumulated melodies and lyrics from the past 10 years in creating Take Your Time. The band’s focus is now on performing live as much as possible, with stops around the country throughout 2017.
Through a Glass Darkly – Possible Worlds
From their debut album Oneriric, the surreal 12-minute track Possible Worlds, is more sound art than a song. Meaning to suggest, or relate to, dreams, Oneriric is an exploration of the equivocal world that we find in our sleep. Through a Glass Darkly is made up of three Melbourne based musicians who specialise in experimental improvisation. From start to finish the track takes you on an avant-garde journey through just what the title suggests, Possible Worlds.
Max Flynn – Love You Hard
Max Flynn has graced us with another taste of his stunning electronica with his second single ‘Love You Hard.’ Blissfully taking us through the angst of what Flynn describes as a “difficult kind of love” that we have all been privy to. ‘Love You Hard’ has it’s own heartbeat that couples with some fantastic guitar work and spiralling synths in a track produced, written and played by Flynn himself.
The Sea Gypsies – Demons
Hailing from New South Wales’ Central Coast, The Sea Gypsies tell an empathetic story on their new single ‘Demons.’ Luke Marlin’s soulful tones reel listeners into the familiar battle against one’s personal demons, in an emotive fashion unfamiliar in most rock music. The quintet has been making waves with their infamous ability to pull a crowd with their rock, reggae blend. With a single of this quality, those crowds are sure to grow.
udmo – Slow Day
udmo has released the ambient ‘Slow Day,’ the first single from their upcoming record Luba Luft. The ethereal production from ‘Slow Day’ creates an all encompassing two minutes and 2o seconds of serene deep house that udmo says explores the themes of industry and space. ‘Slow Day’ is a whimsical track that is fully immersive in the best way.
LANKS – Comfortable
LANKS, A.K.A. Melbourne singer-songwriter and producer Will Cuming, has dropped his moving new single ‘Comfortable’. The emotional track is written from the perspective of Cuming’s close friend who works in mental health. Through Cuming’s soft vocals and multifaceted production, ‘Comfortable’ explores the emotional challenges faced by mental health workers and it tells of the selflessness shown by workers in the industry. Along with the single, LANKS has announced a headline national tour in August, with stops in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.
Tempus Sun – Owls
Tempus Sun have released their debut single ‘Owls’; the latest addition to Melbourne’s alternative pop/rock field. The six-piece band have created a euphoric vibe in ‘Owls’. The track speaks of “seizing the opportunity to overcome adversity, take risks and follow dreams” while highlighting the importance of speaking out about struggle. Featuring a combination of vocals over a dreamy, genre diverse instrumental ‘Owls’ won Tempus Sun the top prize in the prestigious 2016 Melbourne Music Bank competition for a reason.


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WGI is proud to announce the 2022 winners of the I AM WGI: Emerging Voices Award!
James Salmond is a Camden, South Carolina native and color guard instructor at a local area high school. As a fierce advocate for the performing arts, James wishes to extend the activity into low-income areas and afford the opportunity to a much wider and more diverse audience.
“A program such as emerging voices can help James afford the experiences that he has earned through his own levels of hard work and tenacity.” Says WGI board member Andria Foerch.
James plans to use the funds awarded to further his color guard career, granting him more knowledge and experience to provide his local marching arts community.
Jonathan Marrero is currently enrolled as a full-time student at Rowan University where he is pursuing a major in psychology and a minor in education. He is currently a member of AMP winter guard, an organization he has marched with since the age of 11.
“While Jonathan has been a vitally important member of the AMP organization, he has also been a huge inspiration to me as a designer and choreographer.” Says AMP Creative Director Louis Hellinger. “He gets into the work, dives deep into the character, and offers his whole self to every project.”
Jonathan plans to use the funds awarded for his education. “My plan is to give back to the next generation and help kids navigate through school and life as an adolescent.”
As part of the Emerging Voices Award, James and Jonathan will be among the second class of individuals inducted into the I AM WGI: Future Leaders Program, a comprehensive mentorship and leadership opportunity for highly qualified people from the performer ranks of WGI.
From all of us at WGI—Congratulations to James and Jonathan! We look forward to working with you both to shape the future of the indoor marching arts!
The I AM WGI: Emerging Voices Award is a community-funded monetary award that provides an opportunity for outstanding minority performers with significant financial need to reach their highest potential. The Award is geared to those individuals who show promise to be a beacon for positive change in their communities and WGI.
Funding for this Award comes directly from leaders, families, educators, supporters, and fans of WGI who all share a vested interest in supporting highly qualified individuals from historically underrepresented populations.
Learn more about the Emerging Voices Award at wgi.org/emergingvoices.


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One day after hosting Abdulaziz Yari, governor of Zamfara state, President Muhammadu Buhari held a meeting with Mamman Daura, his cousin, and Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Saudi Arabia, where he is performing lesser hajj.
Foreign affairs minister Geoffrey Onyeama has said the release of Zainab Aliyu by Saudi Authorities is a further sign of the immense goodwill Nigeria enjoys on the global stage under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured the release of Nigerian student Zainab Aliyu from Saudi Arabia authorities.