Shell Directors Sued by ClientEarth for Breach of Climate Duties
ClientEarth is not only a nonprofit environmental law organization — it has also been a shareholder in the Shell oil company since 2016. Now, ClientEarth is suing Shell’s 13 directors and holding them personally and legally responsible for failing to devise a strategy to prepare the company for net zero emissions, which it says is a breach of their duties under the UK Companies Act.
The Companies Act requires that directors exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence and act in a way that would be most likely to promote the company’s success “for the benefit of its members as a whole.”
If the lawsuit succeeds, Shell’s board of directors could be forced to take specific steps to be in alignment with the 2015 Paris agreement, which has a goal of limiting global heating to less than two degrees Celsius by cutting fossil fuel emissions, reported The Guardian.
“Shell is seriously exposed to the physical and transitional risks of climate change, yet its climate plan is fundamentally flawed,” said Paul Benson, a lawyer for ClientEarth, as Fortune reported. Benson went on to say that if Shell is promising to adhere to the Paris agreement but not actually doing so, “then there is a risk of misleading investors and the market at large.”
According to Fortune, ClientEarth has been a shareholder in Shell in order to have voting rights and obtain investor information about the company.
ClientEarth said it was inviting other shareholders to join the lawsuit, reported The Guardian. A windfall of $19 billion in profits for the oil company in 2021 may make some shareholders reluctant, however. Shell announced last month that they intend to buy back shares, which increases the value of those in the hands of the remaining shareholders.
Lawyers for ClientEarth said that Shell’s plan to achieve net zero by 2050 isn’t in line with critical targets scientists assert are needed to avoid the worst effects of the climate crisis.
“We say in our claim that Shell’s board is mismanaging the material and foreseeable climate risk facing the company,” Benson said, as The Guardian reported.
A ClientEarth shareholder litigation FAQs statement said this mismanagement puts the company, shareholder investments and global climate objectives at risk.
“That not only threatens global climate goals, it puts the company’s long-term commercial viability – and therefore its investors’ capital, including people’s pension funds – at risk,” the statement said. “ClientEarth is taking legal action to compel Shell’s Board to strengthen its climate transition plans, in the best interests of the company in the long-term.”
The lawsuit is the first case that has been brought with the intent to hold a company’s board of directors liable for improperly preparing for the climate transition.
“It’s the first of its kind, this case. It’s the first time that anyone has sought to hold the board accountable for failing to properly prepare for the net zero transition,” said Benson, as reported by The Guardian. “It is highly novel, we’re in uncharted territory here but we see real merit with this claim.”


Knife/Blunt Weapon Defense for Armed Defenders
Sunday, December 3rd, 10:00 – 2:00 IDS Advanced Training Center
When you have been selected as the target for a violent attack it will not come at a time or place of your choosing and you likely will not be aware it is even happening until your attacker (or attackers in many cases) is right on top of you. Many times, these attacks will involve blunt objects or edged weapons. In these cases, it’s critical to have a trained understanding of proximity and fighting your way to a position of tactical superiority before going to higher force. Failure to understand these dynamics can mean catastrophic outcomes for armed citizen defenders.
This class, through tried and true combative principles and training practices, starts you down the path of confidently dealing with these high probability and potentially lethal attacks.
Modalities include but are not limited to: Proximity and timeline training, defending a charging attack, defending various blunt object attacks, defending various edged weapon attacks, transitioning to higher force, effective takedowns fighting your way to the gun, legalities and proper use of force.
Prerequisite: must hold a valid CCW and be proficient with semi-automatic handguns, must be a US Citizen, Local LEO background checks
This course is nonrefundable unless canceled by Integrative Defense Strategies.
Required equipment: Holster for Glock 17 training aid with Sturdy Belt. Comfortable clothes you can move and work in. Comfortable (clean please!) athletic shoes. If you own a SIRT training pistol please bring it.


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Andrea Kluitmann (b. 1966) has a master’s degree in German language and literature. Since 1993, she has been translating novels, books for children and young adults, plays, graphic novels and nonfiction, particularly texts about psychology. She has translated work by authors including Arnon Grünberg, Hella Haasse, Joke van Leeuwen, Anna Woltz, Gerbrand Bakker and Brecht Evens.
Kluitmann also works as a German tutor, mainly for authors and for people working in the cultural sector. She runs workshops on literary translation and public speaking for translators, writes reading reports and columns for the Amsterdam Translators' House.

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Pirates lose first match since Meyiwa murder
Johannesburg (AFP) - Orlando Pirates lost a South African League Cup semi-final this weekend when they played for the first time since goalkeeper and captain Senzo Meyiwa was murdered.
SuperSport United triumphed 2-0 at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto against grieving opponents who improved in the second half after being lucky to trail by only two goals at half-time.
Meyiwa, who also captained the national team, was gunned down on October 26 during an armed robbery at a house in a township south of Johannesburg.
The popular 27-year-old star had been visiting his girlfriend when he suffered a fatal wound in the back and the murder stunned a crime-weary nation.
Reserve shot-stopper Brighton Mhlongo replaced Meyiwa as goalkeeper and midfielder Oupa Manyisa took over as captain on an emotional night for the former African champions.
Pirates' Serb coach Vladimir Vermezovic said: "Brighton did a good job and could not be faulted for the goals.
"He is going through a difficult time having been a close team-mate and friend of Senzo. Brighton tells me he is fine, but I know that deep down he is suffering.
"I do not want to use the murder of Senzo as an excuse for losing -- the players tried but the victory we dreamt of was not possible.
"We made mistakes during the opening half and failed to take our scoring chances when we improved after the break."
Pirates' players huddled and prayed before the kick-off on a wet, stormy night and many struggled to perform at their usual level during the opening 45 minutes.
SuperSport are a revitalised side since ex-South Africa coach Gordon Igesund replaced Cavin Johnson after a loss-riddled start to the season last August.
Chasing a seventh win in eight league and cup outings, Pretoria-based United took the lead midway through the opening half and were two goals ahead on 36 minutes.
The first came when a Clayton Daniels header off a corner rebounded to Lebogang Manyama, who fired the ball past Mhlongo from point-blank range.
Manyama turned creator for the second, sending a low cross into the goalmouth and Togo midfielder Dove Wome slid the ball into the net at the far post.
SuperSport should have had a third goal before the break with big-screen replays showing a David Mathebula goal was wrongly ruled offside.
Title-holders Platinum Stars will play SuperSport in the November 29 final after edging favoured Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 in the other semi-final in north-west mining town Rustenburg.
Eleazar Rodgers, a striker renowned for his aerial threat, showed lightning speed to overtake centre-back Mario Booysen and beat Ugandan goalkeeper Denis Onyango on 50 minutes.

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Urban shelter and electric car charging point, all in one
You may have noticed, we are 100% in favour of devices combining performance, thoughtful design and new generation power energy solutions. That said, you will not be surprised we could not resist featuring the Lotus system, designed by Italian architect Giancalo Zema for Luminexence (teaming up with Tecnopali). Lotus consists in a giant leaf, popping out of the ground, equipped with photovoltaic panels and available in various colors and size (to guarantee perfect integration in its surrounding environment).
Lotus can offer shelter when needed, is illuminated via a LED bulb to create clean energy and features an electronic screen with all sort of information (news, traffic info etc.). Its second great function is to recharge electric cars with a 500W to 2.8KW capability of energy production. Hopefully this plant will grow in the urban jungle!


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Life Hospital and Transparent Hands have joined hands to bring free healthcare to deserving patients of Pakistan. The venture converges its focus on patients suffering from cancer, eye diseases and postnatal complications. Through the help of Life Hospital, Transparent Hands will provide free chemotherapy sessions, eye surgeries and gynecological procedures to deserving patients from far flung areas of Pakistan.
To commence the execution of the well-planned joint venture between Life Hospital and Transparent Hands, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Mr. Raheel Abbas, Director Transparent Hands and Joint Secretary of Life Hospital Mr. Nasir Sehgal, on Wednesday, 20th January 2021, in Lahore.
The MoU between Life Hospital and Transparent Hands was highlighted in various national and international newspapers including:
- Jahan Pakistan (Lahore)
- Daily Sama
- Barwaqt News
- Hakoomat International
Various TV channels such as Lahore News, M News and Lahore Ranf also featured the medical camp in their daily news bulletin.
Watch the clip below for more details:


Mudurnu is one of the Cittaslow cities in Türkiye.
A portion of the town center has been declared a “Historic Preservation District” and it is famous for the more than 180 historical buildings and old houses that can be found there.
Mudurnu was declared Türkiye's 15th Cittaslow in March 2018. The town welcomes many guests who come here to admire the town’s long history and enjoy the surrounding nature.
As you walk through the city's narrow streets, Mudurnu's fresh air and the aroma of pine trees refresh your body.
There are dozens of historical houses and mansions in Mudurnu. Many of these houses are still privately owned. The most famous of these mansions are Armutçular Konağı (Armutçular Mansion), Keyvanlar Konağı (Keyvanlar Mansion), Kazanlar Konağı (Kazanlar Mansion), Yarışkaşı Konağı (Yarışkaşı Mansion), and Hacı Abdullahlar Konağı (Hacı Abdullahlar Mansion).


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Center for Health & Pharmaceutical Law & Policy Introduces First Edition of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Compliance Manual
The Seton Hall Law Center for Health & Pharmaceutical Law & Policy, American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) and the Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) have released the first edition of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Compliance Manual. The Manual is a guide to deciphering the intricate web of federal and state laws and the practices of regulatory and enforcement authorities within the healthcare and life sciences arena, while also providing the practical skills needed to implement an effective compliance program.
Designed to aid health law attorneys, compliance professionals and others in the pharmaceutical and medical device field, the Manual explains the law in layman's terms in addition to providing advice and guidelines on creating, managing, monitoring and auditing an effective compliance program, in essence, marrying legal expectations with the operational demands of business units.
The book was co-edited by Seton Hall Law Associate Dean Kathleen M. Boozang, J.D., LL.M., who founded the school's Health Law program in 1990, ranked among the top 10 by U.S. News & World Report for the past 16 years; and by Simone Handler-Hutchinson, J.D. '93, Executive Director of the Center for Health & Pharmaceutical Law & Policy.
Dean Boozang notes: "Over the last two decades the trend in government oversight has resulted in a regulatory environment of increased accountability among organizations across a number of sectors, with the health and life sciences industries being the subject of particular attention – a trend that shows no sign of waning. We produced this manual for compliance officers, health and life sciences lawyers and their clients to enable them to build a framework for creating and sustaining an effective compliance function."
As co-editor, Ms. Handler-Hutchinson said, "Each chapter was written by a leading regulatory official, practicing attorney, or healthcare consultant who has either shaped the policies as an official and/or counsel in the nation's regulatory agencies, served as counsel to or built compliance functions within life science corporations. They offer first hand, in-depth compliance insight and actionable advice."
The Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Compliance Manual is available as a softbound book and a variety of eBook formats; it may be ordered by visiting http://law.shu.edu/compliancemanual.
The Seton Hall Law Center for Health & Pharmaceutical Law & Policy advances scholarship and recommendations for policy on the varied and complex issues that emerge within pharmaceutical and health law. Additionally, the Center is a leader in providing compliance training on the wide-ranging state, national and international mandates that apply to the safety, promotion and sale of drugs and devices. Seton Hall University School of Law, New Jersey's only private law school and a leading law school in the New York metropolitan area, is dedicated to preparing students for the practice of law through excellence in scholarship and teaching with a strong focus on experiential learning. Founded in 1951, Seton Hall Law School is located in Newark and offers both day and evening degree programs. For more information visit law.shu.edu.
The American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) is the nation’s largest nonpartisan educational organization devoted to legal issues in the healthcare field. The Association’s 11,000 members practice in a variety of settings in the healthcare community. For information about our resources, publications, and educational offerings, visit www.healthlawyers.org.

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Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday asked youths not to get dreaded disease of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) as there is no medicine or vaccine for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive.
Bhujbal was inaugurating Red Ribbon Express and exhibition jointly organised by New Delhi-based national AIDS Control organisation, Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and Maharashtra State AIDS Control Organisation at Nashik road railway station. He said that 'red-ribbon-drive' is good one and World Health Organisation is fighting since many years to research vaccine for AIDS and asked people to remain alert and prevent the deadly disease.
Red Ribbon Express is providing all scientific information and urged the authority concerned to provide proper guidance to school and college students.
Deputy Director, Health Dr Dilip Viadya, District Health Officer Dr Ashok Mokdam, Collector P Velrasu and civil surgeon Dr Asaram Bhalsingh were present.
Red Ribbon Express, the train exhibition, will remain stand in Nashik Road station on Monday and Tuesday.


A Native American tribe is acquiring more than 34 square miles of ancestral land on Northern California's Redwood Coast.
The Yurok Tribe says it completed the purchase Thursday of the Humboldt County property from the Green Diamond Resource Company.
Tribal Chairman Thomas O'Rourke says the acquisition marks the long-sought return of the tribe's ancestral land and more than doubles its territory on the lower Klamath River.
O'Rourke says tribe plans to create a salmon sanctuary and use tribal management practices to protect wildlife habitat and restore water quality.
The tribe bought the land with help from the nonprofit Western Rivers Conservancy and $18.75 million from a state clean water fund.
The property is home to Chinook salmon, coho salmon, rainbow trout and several imperiled bird species.


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Asian Corporate & Entrepreneur Leaders
The Asian Corporate & Entrepreneur Leaders (ACEL), is a non-profit organization providing Asian American professionals opportunities to work together to enhance Asian American leadership in our careers, communities and the local government that we live and serve in.
Visit our blog to find out the latest news about ACEL!
Membership has its privileges! Find out what being a member means for you.

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Dr. Andreas Josef Dax
5232 Villigen PSI
Andreas Dax is member of the SwissFel gun laser group at PSI. He got his degrees in Physics (Diploma and PhD) from Bonn University, Germany. He was working in research institutes like NIST in Boulder, Max-Planck-Institute for radiation chemistry in Muehlheim, GSI in Darmstadt, CERN and Paul Scherrer Institute.
Member of the gun laser group for SwissFel. Make sure that all of our lasers and related components are running 24/7 including Pikett service. Further technical developments to improve the existing system and to allow new modifications of the electron beam in space and in time. Member of the HERO group. Preparation of Echo-Enabled Harmonic Generation a laser assisted electron beam manipulation scheme to seed the soft x-ray beam line of SwissFel.
Currently Andreas Dax focuses on getting the free electron laser SwissFel as stable and versatile as possible as far as the photo cathode laser is concerned. A refinement of our laser arrival monitor is about to be finished. With the HERO project, we will have the opportunity to make out of an x-ray flash lamp a real laser, which then will open the way to many more exciting precision experiments.
For an extensive overview we kindly refer you to our publication repository DORA
Laser spectroscopy of pionic helium atoms
M.Hori, H.Aghai-Khozani, A.Soter, A.Dax, D.Barna
Nature 581, 37-41 (2020)
Pions are mesons made of two quarks predicted by Yukawa in 1935 and found experimentally in 1947 the first time. They mediate the strong force between protons and neutrons, which keeps the nuclei together. In our experiment, it was possible for the first time to show in a direct way that pions can be captured in Helium atoms. Here a pion replaces an electron and survives in a metastable state for several nanoseconds. This way it can be studied by laser spectroscopy, which will be the purpose of forthcoming experiments.
The size of the proton
Nature, 466, 213-216 (2010)
R. Pohl, A. Antognini, F. Nez F., F.D. Amaro, F. Biraben, J.M.R. Cardoso, D.S. Covita, A. Dax … F. Kottmann
For many years there were two independent methods aiming to measure the charge radius of the proton: electron scattering and precision hydrogen spectroscopy where the proton charge radius contributes to transition frequencies. The results of both methods converged to a value of about 0.877 fm. Our experiment came up with a third method which was spectroscopy on muonic hydrogen where the electron is replaced by a muon being about 200 times closer to the nucleus. We measured a radius of 0.841 fm about 4% smaller than the other result which amounts to a 5-σ discrepancy. This result became known as the proton radius puzzle. After this experiment we performed several others like on muonic deuterium and muonic helium published in Nature, Science, Annalen der Physik and others able to reject or confirm several theories of how to solve the proton radius puzzle.
Two-photon laser spectroscopy of antiprotonic helium and the antiproton-to-electron mass ratio
M Hori, A Sótér, D Barna, A Dax, R Hayano, S Friedreich, B Juhász, ...
Nature 475 (2011), 484-488
It is well assumed that right after the big bang there was as much matter produced as antimatter. However, cosmologists cannot find antimatter in the universe. Therefore, it is reasonable to think of that there must be a small difference in the interaction properties between matter and antimatter. In this experiment performed at CERN, we replaced an electron in a helium atom by an antiproton, which can survive in high lying Rydberg states for several microseconds. This is plenty of time to study its properties. Via two-color two-photon spectroscopy in a cryogenic helium gas target, we succeeded to measure several transitions. The transition frequencies we referenced to a frequency comb. Since then we know that the mass of the proton and that of the antiproton agree with each other on a 10-9 level.
High precision hyperfine measurements in Bismuth challenge bound-state strong field QED
J.Ullmann, Z.Andelkovic, C.Brandau, A.Dax, ….W.Noertershaeuser
Nature Communications 8, 15484 (2017)
Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) is one of the most successful theories in physics. But if you test it in electric fields like 1016Volts/cm and magnetic fields like 20000 Tesla is it then still valid? At GSI in Darmstadt we measured the hyperfine splitting (HFS) in the ground state of highly charged ions, where all electrons but a few are stripped off, in a storage ring. Since the splitting goes with Z3 the transition wavelength is not in the radiofrequency region like in hydrogen anymore but in the optical region where one can do precision laser spectroscopy. In order to cancel nuclear effects on the transition wavelength we measured the HFS in hydrogen like Bismuth and lithium like Bismuth during the same run and took the so called specific difference. Our result is the most decisive tests of QED in strong fields and we found a 7-σ discrepancy with theory, which is now called the hyperfine puzzle.
Isotope-shift measurements of stable and short-lived lithium isotopes for nuclear-charge-radii determination
W.Noertershaeuser, R.Sanchez, G.Ewald, A.Dax, …C.Zimmermann
Physical Review A83, 012516 (2011)
If one goes to the drip lines of the nuclear chart i.e. from the valley of stable isotopes to the proton rich or neutron rich isotopes respectively one can find halo nuclei, which have a core nucleus surrounded by a halo of orbiting protons or neutrons. One of these is 11Li having a halo made out of two neutrons. In order to understand this effect in more detail we wanted to find out how much the two outer neutrons in 11Li dilute the charge radius of the nuclear core. At GSI and Triumph we succeeded in doing precision isotope shift measurements via a combination of two photon spectroscopy and laser resonance ionization spectroscopy on all Lithium isotopes (6Li, 7Li, 8Li, 9Li and 11Li) from which, together with a refined theory, the difference of the mean square charge radii could be extracted. Finally, we could conclude that the charge radius decreases progressively from 6Li to 9Li and then it jumps back to a value even larger than that of 7Li. This finding ruled out many nuclear models.

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Heartburn, that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest after eating, may be a result of weight gain. Losing even just a few pounds can cause rapid relief.
Hypnotherapy can help with weight loss, it is medically approved, non-invasive, and a powerful tool that helps individuals make positive, fast, long-lasting changes in their lives.
Hormones play a vital role in weight gain and loss. Some affect appetite, while others affect how readily your body gives up calories stored in fat. While there is no magic pill that can switch these on and off, there are tricks you can use in your diet to switch the right weight loss hormones on – and turn off the hormones that can lead to weight gain.
You depend on the bacteria in your gut to keep you healthy. These help you digest food and protect you from illnesses that might otherwise pass from your gastrointestinal tract into your bloodstream. So keeping your gut healthy is vital to overall health. What are the signs that you have an unhealthy gut?


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Pink colored mini dress with a white ruffle collar and a button down front closure. Pink buttons on front and wrists with slight puff sleeves/shoulders.
Color: Pale Pink / White Size Marked: Not labeled / Appears to fit well on a size S (see approx. measurements below)
Condition: Overall Vintage Excellent Brand: Not labeled / Appears to be handmade Fabric/Material: Polyester / Cotton
Approx. Measurements: Length: 30.5” Waist: 32” Bust: 36” Shoulders: 14.5” Sleeves: 22“

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Fire in the Sky
Aerospace professionals the world over are focused on three little words: Lithium ion batteries. Even the collective interest of the defense community (more on that later) is piqued about potential power problems. Alliteration aside, Boeing’s 787 battery has captured the attention of aerospace geeks, government agencies, and the traveling public.
In case you haven’t heard about the latest trouble with the infamous Boeing 787 Dreamliner, here’s the scoop. It all started early this month, in the morning hours of Jan. 7 to be more precise, a Japan Airlines (JAL) Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed and parked at Logan International Airport in Boston. Passengers and crew had deplaned, a mechanic was doing a walk-through when he noticed light, but increasing, smoke emanating from the plane’s underbelly.
Emergency crews were called, and firefighters arrived to find what they described as a “fairly significant fire condition” in the compartment that houses the auxiliary power unit (APU). Chief Robert Donahue of Massport Fire Rescue Department speculated, when questioned after the fire had been extinguished, that one of two batteries in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s APU had exploded.
News and social media outlets were flooded with questions and commentary—and concern. Tweeters were actively re-tweeting commentary and photos surrounding the event from sources such as the Boston Fire Department (@BostonFire), which aided Massport Fire Rescue during the event.
Aerospace geeks of virtually all ranks and specialties were called upon to make suppositions and recommendations—and, hopefully, quell fears. The fire was out, but it had sparked a controversy. Read on; this geek has much more.
Posted January 28th, 2013, by J VanDomelen
787, aerospace, APU, auxiliary power unit, aviation, Boeing, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boston Fire Department, design, design automation, Dreamliner, electric, electrical, electronic, engineer, geek, hardware, JAL, Japan Airlines, Massport Fire Rescue, mentor, Mentor Graphics, Mentor.com, mil-aero, milaero, military
- Military and aerospace exports, particularly commercial aircraft, jumped up in 2015
- NASA to ignite fire in space.
- The human body in the environment of space
- A year in space, a harsh, high-radiation environment
- Non-stop: The battle begins
- Helicopters on the rise
- Unmanned Aircraft Upswing
- Future Firefights
- Waging War on Wildfires
- Unmanned Aircraft Take Aim at Wildfires


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A Staten Island mailman who was pulled over for a routine DWI check wasn’t just drunk – he had 20 bags of undelivered mail in the trunk of his car, police said yesterday.
Raymond Schultz, 53, was stopped Sunday when cops spotted him driving erratically.
Police said Schultz’s eyes were bloodshot and he smelled of alcohol when cops quizzed him.
Schultz, who has been working as a letter carrier for six years, was later found with a blood-alcohol level of .30 – three times the legal limit – police said.
Police inadvertently found 20 sacks of mail after his car was impounded and searched the next day, authorities said. A U.S. Postal Service spokesman could not be reached.
Schultz was charged with criminal possession of stolen property. He could also face charges of DWI and federal charges of mail tampering and obstruction of government administration.


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My Little Pony Sugar Rush
Come dear kids and check out this cute little game on our site because we are pretty convinced you are going to be a big fan of it and that is the most important thing for us. We want to know that you are having a good time here on our site and it is clear for us that you are going to have a lot of fun with the My Little Pony characters becaue they ar every nice and friendly and they love being here on our site together with you. In this little and funny game Twilight Sparkle and Applejack are on a sugar rush, they want to eat as many candies and cakes as possible but Rainbow Dash doesn't want to let them because she knows sugar is bad. But this time you have to help Twilight Sparkle and Applejack find all the candies and cakes and eat them without being seen. Good luck!
My Little Pony Sugar Rush is one of our selected Pony online. It has been played 835 times. If you want to play more games, check out Twilight Sparkle Cheerleader game or Fluttershy Rocking Style game or Applejack Stomach Care Doctor game or Apple Jack Bubble Bath game or My Little Pony Puzzle 3 game or Elsa Pony Caring game. To play even more games, head over to the Pony page or just check out the all time best games page.

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SCI Faculty Brenda Ogle and Michael McAlpine Develop New Cryoablation Test Bed
Engineered human tissue models have been proposed as a means to test the performance of medical devices and the impact of device intervention on tissue health and function.
Progress has been slow due to the small size of most current engineered tissues to accommodate clinical-grade devices and limited attempts to couple engineered tissues of this scale with sensing elements to monitor treatment parameters. Combining stem cell technology and compliant electronics can be a useful strategy to address this unsatisfied need.
Stem Cell Institute director, Brenda Ogle, and Michael McAlpine and colleagues took advantage of current understanding of extracellular matrix (ECM)-cell interactions and the in situ differentiation of stem cells to advance the functionality of macroscale stem cell-derived cardiac tissues. In combination with a hydrogel-based pressure sensor, they successfully created a bionic testbed for testing cardiac ablation tools. The testbed was able to map the response of cardiomyocytes in correlation with the cryoablation intervention, and the unprecedented structural change of cryo-ablated human cardiac tissues was also observed, which is critical in guiding our understanding of how arrhythmias might redevelop after an ablation. Bionic testbeds of this type will be valuable in evaluating cardiac interventional devices and provide unique insight into living, human tissue dynamics during and after intervention.


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Students have asked me some questions about Romance and Cymbeline. Here are some of my answers to those questions:
- After reading the play, I personally feel that it’s more tragedy than romance or comedy. Why did you select this play for this particular course?
- Would Cymbeline be an example of a comedy that follows all of the criteria of a comedy?
- It seems in Shakespeare’s works that Romance = God/Divine Intervention (at the ending, God is the only thing that can make everything work out and be wonderful again), but God/Divine Intervention =/= (does not equal) Romance (as in some of the plays we have seen some kind of divine power at work, but that doesn’t always mean that things will turn out wonderfully perfect in the end). Maybe I have no idea what I am talking about, but it was interesting to me that some elements of Shakespeare’s plays can only be put together one way for it to work.

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BoysTown/Dunlea Centre (Engadine, NSW)
BoysTown Engadine/Dunlea Centre is an Australian residential secondary school for adolescent young people and their families. The Centre focuses on working with young people where there are identified behavioural issues. In partitular the institution helps children, young people and their families with problems with abuse, homelessness, long term unemployment, mental health and disability issues.The school is located in the Sydney suburb of Engadine, New South Wales and is run by the Salesians Fathers of Don Bosco in conjunction with specialist teachers and social workers.
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has, however, indicated that the Salesian Fathers have been the accused of and involved in numerous acts of child sexual abuse. Between 1950 and 2010, more than 20 per cent of Salesians Fathers of Don Bosco had allegations of child sexual abuse against them. This includes Salesians such as Father Paul Raymond Evans who was found guilty of 18 offences and jailed for 9 and 1/2 years in 2008 for the sexual abuse of seven boys while he was at BoysTown Engadine in the 1970s and 1980s.
Artemis Legal has in the past represented and is still representing clients who were students at BoysTown Engadine. We invite former students, teachers and parents to contact us to tell us confidentially what information they may have, and we will explain what options are available to help with these cases.
Call us or complete the confidential enquiry form.

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International big spenders flock to Sunshine Coast
MILLIONS of visitors splashed billions of dollars on the Sunshine Coast last year, according to new data which showed strong growth in the region’s tourism industry.
National Survey Data showed almost 4 million tourists spent $2.6 billion on the Sunshine Coast in the year to September 2019, representing a 15 per cent growth in visitor numbers and 13 per cent in expenditure.
Over the same period, International Visitor Survey data showed 319,000 tourists spent $284 million on the Sunshine Coast, a 14 per cent increase.
Tourism Minister Kate Jones said the numbers were a result of a robust strategy to grow the Sunshine Coast’s tourism industry which involved investment in new attractions and growing events.
“More tourists means more jobs for locals,” she said.
“We’re working hard to attract more tourists because we know this has great flow-on benefits for businesses on the Sunshine Coast.
“Tourism is crucial to our economy. By investing in new attractions and growing events, we expect this sector to become even more important for the Sunshine Coast in the future.”
The international data showed a record number of American visitors and spending, with 239,000 people spending $422 million in Queensland over the year.
New Zealand tourists also spent more than ever, generating $590 million for Queensland’s economy with strong 21.3 per cent growth in the Japanese market boosting visitor expenditure to $470 million.


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I know the recommended waiting period before seeing a specialist is 1 year if I am under 35. Yet a year feels so wasted if I do then get to a specialist only to learn I have needed ART all along. Have you ever wished patients would have gotten to you sooner than that? Are there any other criteria/ warning signs which would send a patient to you sooner?
If the year gets too long, is there a “basic” set of tests which can be done just to see if the year is worth waiting out?
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse, with an estimated prevalence of around 15% in the general population. The chance of conceiving after one month of regular unprotected sex for a 20-year old woman is 25%, whereas it is 21% for a 30-year old and 8% for a 40 year old. There are 3 broad reasons why a couple may struggle to conceive:
- Anovulation – if a woman is not ovulating (releasing an egg) every month;
- Pelvic/tubal factor – if the fallopian tubes are damaged & the sperm is unable to reach the egg to fertilise it;
- Male factor – if the sperm are unable to fertilise the egg.
The basic tests to assess these factors are:
- D21 progesterone – a blood test to confirm whether you ovulate or not
- Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) or laparoscopy – to assess whether your fallopian tubes are patent
- Semen analysis – to assess the quality of your partner’s sperm
Factors that may suggest an underlying condition and thus necessitate earlier work-up include:
Irregular periods – which is indicative of anovulation and is a key feature of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Some of the other symptoms of PCOS include acne and male-pattern hair growth. Painful periods or pain with intercourse – which may be due to a gynaecological condition, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). A malodorous vaginal discharge, with pelvic pain and fever can be due to a sexually transmitted infection that may lead to tubal damage. Prior pelvic surgery or a history of prior ectopic pregnancy suggests possible tubal damage. Being overweight – impacts on your reproductive system and hormonal imbalances can lead to a failure to ovulate. For each unit of BMI (body mass index) – your weight divided by your height squared – above 30, women have a 4% reduction in fertility.
For men, illnesses like mumps can cause swelling of the testicles and lead to abnormal sperm. Injuries – even a minor sporting injury – that is associated with painful swelling of the testes, can be associated with testicular damage and warrant assessment. Painful urethral discharge is suggestive of a sexually transmitted infection.
The basic tests that can be arranged by your gynaecologist include a pelvic ultrasound, day 21 progesterone and semen analysis.

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Toasted pita bread has a unique light, crunchy texture that is positively addictive. If you don't believe me, consider the number of pita chips on grocery store shelves. This morning I woke up with a craving for breakfast pizza, but no dough. Fortunately I had pita and a blend of shredded cheddar, mozzarella and smoked gouda cheese. I slipped the pita on the pizza pan for my toaster oven, added a layer of shredded cheese, and topped everything with an egg. Seven minutes later the cheese was melted, the whites set, and the pita was crispy and delicious. The yolk was runny enough to break and spread over the top and the smoked gouda made the entire thing taste oddly like an Egg McMuffin, only better. The next time Amaya Alex needs an impromptu pizza I'll know exactly what to do.
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Trying to get fleas out of your Glen Carbon, IL home can be a long and costly process. While other common pests like bedbugs can cause mild irritation to you, fleas can cause major discomfort to people and pets alike. To successfully rid your property of fleas, you often need to treat the home, yard, and your pets. Here is some useful information for any pet owners looking to get fleas out of their homes.
- Adult fleas spend most of their time on your animals than they do on the carpet of your home. This is why the pet needs to get treated for fleas along with their environment.
- Flea larvae will turn into pupae within a cocoon. They stay in the cocoon for around 2 to 4 weeks or longer. These cocoons are insecticide resistant which can lead to there still being some fleas left even after the home is treated.
- Fleas can lay around 50 eggs a day. Those eggs tend to fall off of animals and into the carpeting, areas where your pets sleep, and your furniture. The control effort should be focused on these areas.
Neglecting to treat the areas your pet inhabits, mainly your home, is one of the biggest mistakes you can make when trying to deal with fleas. Once you have fleas in your home, you must start using insecticides. There are also some other important things you should do to treat your home. Remove any clothing, toys, and other items from underneath beds, on your floors, and in your closets. Make sure to wash or even destroy your pet’s bedding. You may need to swap out your pets’ food and water bowls. Out of all the things you can do to treat your home, make sure to vacuum. By vacuuming, you can eliminate any developing fleas in your home. You can cause pre-adult fleas to emerge early from their cocoons, exposing them to insecticides. Vacuuming also helps work insecticides down to the carpet’s fiber, helping to get more fleas. Aim for vacuuming around areas where your pets rest as well as on the edges of walls and underneath and within the cushions of furniture.
A majority of flea problems are found in the home, but there are cases where you will want to focus on eliminating fleas from your yard. This can be a concern if your pet spends most of its time outside rather than in the home. One way you can check for fleas in your yard is to wear a long pair of brightly colored socks and walk around your yard. After doing this you might see some on your socks. The treatment for fleas that are outdoors is to focus on areas where your pet typically is outside like their doghouses or kennels.
Making sure your pet is properly treated is important when trying to treat your home for fleas, it’s best to try to treat both on the same day. The adult fleas will spend all of their time on animals, which will cause your pet discomfort. Those fleas are also brought into the home by the pet, which over time can weaken the effectiveness of the pesticides.
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ARLINGTON, Va. — Metro trains are about to start running on the new Silver Line tracks, but it will be a year or more before passengers can board them.
In a significant milestone, Metro ran a track inspection vehicle Tuesday from the current end of the Silver Line through to the area around Dulles Airport, the contractor building the second phase of the line said. The line will stretch beyond Dulles Airport to Loudoun Gateway and Ashburn stations.
Next, a test train will be on the tracks near Dulles Airport shortly after New Year’s Day, according to Keith Couch of Capital Rail Constructors told the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board.
“We’re very anxious to get that started,” Couch said.
A train testing readiness report was submitted to the airports authority and Metro last month, Couch said, and Capital Rail Constructors is now responding to feedback to submit a final report shortly.
At one point before the schedule slipped again, the contractor had hoped to start running test trains this fall. The project is now just barely on its delayed schedule.
“We’re giving it everything we’ve got,” Couch said, but could not promise the project would not be delayed again.
“That’s sort of comforting,” MWAA Board Member Kate Hanley said, “but I’m still going to have to worry.”
Work on most of the stations is now due to be completed by the end of summer 2019, and a separate contractor is working to finish the new rail yard near the end of the line.
The final pedestrian bridge connecting future riders to a station is due to be set at the Herndon-Monroe parking garage just before Christmas.
The Silver Line is currently expected to open to riders sometime in 2020, depending on when it is complete enough to turn over to Metro for additional testing and training. Metro’s budget plans suggest the agency expects the line to open around early summer 2020, although that could change.
The airports authority is overseeing construction and will transfer the line to Metro when it is complete.
Toll road users are paying for it
About half of the costs of Silver Line construction fall to Dulles Toll Road drivers, and, weeks before toll rates rise, there is a new push to somewhat limit rate hikes in the future.
Dulles Toll Road rates rise Jan. 1 from $2.50 to $3.25 at the main plaza and $1 to $1.50 at ramps in order to help cover about half of the costs of Silver Line construction. It is the first toll increase since 2014, and the airports authority plans regular toll increases every few years for coming decades.
Dels. Elizabeth Guzman, Kaye Kory and Lee Carter plan to introduce a bill for this winter’s General Assembly session that would reduce future rate increases by a few cents by diverting about $4 million currently given to United Airlines as a jet fuel tax break to instead offset toll costs.
While it could somewhat limit future increases if the bill were to pass, the total cost of first phase of the Silver Line is now estimated to be $2.965 billion and the total cost of the second phase, is estimated to be $2.778 billion.
Those costs include about $3 billion in long-term debt, so while $4 million per year from the fuel tax break could help somewhat, toll payers would not see significant changes without more significant additional funding.
The airports authority did say Wednesday that the new estimated final cost to the authority of the first phase, which opened in 2014, is now $11.6 million less than the most recent estimate, since Metro will instead bear those additional rail car costs. Work still remains on some projects related to the first phase, including reconstruction of Old Meadow Road which is now planned to be done next spring and summer.


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There are nearly one thousand pesticides used in modern agricultural practice, and the residues of pesticides in the food from plant origins have been an increasing concern for consumers worldwide. On thursday 30 august, the european parliament's special committee on the union’s authorisation procedure for pesticides organised a public hearing entitled “eu authorisation procedure for pesticides - comparative analysis of authorisation procedures in oecd countries. These chemicals are still in use today and most of them have never been tested for the short or long-term effects that they may have pesticides are contaminating the earth’s water supplies research analysis ] research papers 1363 words (39 pages) pesticides essay - pesticides: what are they pesticides are chemicals that are used to. A key resource cited was ewg's shopper's guide to pesticides in produce 10 methodology the shopper's guide ranks pesticide contamination on 47 popular fruits and vegetables based on an analysis of more than 38,800 samples taken by the usda and the food and drug administration.
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It was appropriate that we heard about the passing of Professor Weston Bate at the Old Colonists’ Club on Wednesday.
Over 100 historians and friends of Ballarat had gathered to discuss our heritage, when the news filtered through that our great historian had left us.
It was hard to believe, for only in May this year Weston had enthralled us at his public lecture for the Ballarat Historical Society at the Ballarat Mechanics Institute.
Only three months ago he signed a letter from eminent persons concerned about the loss of heritage foreshadowed by the plans to re-develop the Ballarat Railway Station Precinct.
Weston was ever a passionate historian.
I first encountered him when I was an undergraduate history student at the University of Melbourne in 1969, and he kindled my love of Australian history.
At that time he had been engaged by the City of Ballarat to produce a history of Ballarat.
This involved much research into newspapers and other primary sources, and finally resulted in Lucky City, published in 1978.
This social and economic history of Ballarat in the 19th century, with its many illustrations and maps, became a hallmark of local and regional history.
Also in 1978, Weston was appointed foundation Professor of Australian Studies at Deakin University, and presided over an innovative approach to teaching Australian history.
I was lucky enough to be supervised by him while writing my biography of James Oddie, father of Ballarat.
From that time we became close historical comrades, especially in all matters relating to Eureka.
Weston had a genuine passion for the Eureka story, and for wading through the myths and getting the story right.
He provided the script for the Diorama at the Eureka Stockade in 1970, and when the Eureka Interpretative Centre was mooted in the 1990s, Weston was one of the key advisers.
His ideas and advice were widely respected, largely as a consequence of his work as the historical consultant to Sovereign Hill.
Its success as a world-renowned historical theme park can be attributed to the themes which he insisted that Sovereign Hill should follow; including a concentration on Ballarat in the 1850s, and the re-creation of Main Road and Bakery Hill.
Weston and his wife Janice were always welcome guests at Eureka anniversary celebrations, when they would join us at the Art Gallery, the Old Colonists’ Club, at Bakery Hill and at the Stockade to remember the deeds of 1854.
Weston could be called upon to give a rousing speech from the Stockade, or unveil a plaque for the Ballarat Reform League, write a briefing paper for local government, or speak to a U3A History class.
Always he was gracious and generous in giving his time to visit and support local historical societies.
He produced his second volume of Ballarat’s history in 1993; Life After Gold, which unpacks the 20th century history of Ballarat.
This important history focusses on the impact of wars, and the economic development following World War II.
As manufacturing declined, Weston accurately predicted the rise in the importance of heritage, and the way in which celebrating Ballarat’s history could become a new basis for the economy.
His twinkling smile and his passionate engagement with history will be deeply missed.

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The price of ethereum’s native cryptocurrency ether (ETH) surpassed $ 300 today to hit ten-month highs.
The world’s second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization climbed above the psychological hurdle at 01:10 UTC and extended gains further to $ 306 – a level last seen on August 19, 2018.
As of writing, ETH is changing hands at $ 304, representing 9.7 percent gains on a 24-hour basis and 129 percent gains on a year-to-date basis, according to data source CoinMarketCap.
Ether has more than doubled this year with the price currently reporting more than 260 percent gains on the low of $ 82.00 seen in December. The price, however, is still down 78 percent from the record high of $ 1,431 registered in January 2018.
Further, the cryptocurrency has retraced meager 16 percent of the sell-off from $ 1,431 to $ 82. On the other hand, BTC has retraced more than 40 percent of the bear market slide and is currently trading at a 15-month high of $ 10,800.
Looking forward, ether looks set to extend the ongoing rally, as technical charts are biased bullish.
The 50- and 100-candle price averages on the three-day chart have produced a bullish crossover for the first time since in two years. It is worth noting that prices had rallied by more than 900 percent in three months following the confirmation of the bull cross in May 2017.
So, if history is a guide, then the cryptocurrency looks set to challenge the April 2018 low of $ 364 in the next couple of months. A break higher would expose resistance at $ 401 – 23.6 percent Fibonacci retracement of the bear market drop.
Supporting the bullish case is the solid rise in ether’s non-price or on-chain metrics in the last few months. For instance, ETH volumes on decentralized applications (DApps) registered record highs in April, according to crypto analytics firm Diar.
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One in three parents surveyed say their children will always ask them for money if they don't develop healthy financial habits while young, TD survey finds
TORONTO, Oct. 25, 2017 /CNW/ - When it comes to money, it's important to instill healthy habits at an early age; not doing so often could create financial problems for children – and their parents – down the road. A new TD Financial Literacy Month survey found parents are worried that without healthy money habits, their children will go into debt as adults (54 per cent), always depend on parents to bail them out of money trouble (36 per cent), and will always be asking for money (32 per cent). Starting money conversations early – and continuing them as children grow – helps set them up for a more secure and confident financial future.
"Talking about money can be difficult, especially when you sometimes wish you'd made different choices yourself along the way," says Kerry Peacock, Executive Vice President, Day to Day Banking, Investing and Transformation. "But starting the conversations early means your kids can ask you questions and learn, giving them the opportunity to make good choices around budgeting, saving and spending as they grow up, and when they're adults."
Canadian parents understand the importance of having the money conversation. They rank money among the top four most important topics to discuss with their child, along with being polite, dealing with strangers and bullying. But while 94 per cent of parents agree they are the biggest influence on the development of their children's money skills, 31 per cent find it hard to broach the subject.
"Opportunities for money conversations with your kids are everywhere – from how you save to pay for their extracurricular activities, use your credit card to pay for groceries, to how grandparents can afford family visits when they are retired," says Peacock. "Kids are curious and connected to the world around them; use your family's real-life experiences to start conversations, and tools and advice to guide your discussions."
For parents who aren't sure how to start the money conversation, TD has simple advice for discussing money with children:
Age 5 – 6: Introduce your child to money. Spread different bills and coins on the table, talk about their value and what the amounts can buy – things like a grocery item, a book or an outing. Present a piggy bank, and encourage your child to add coins to it over time.
Age 7 – 8: Instill the habit of saving. Thirty-seven per cent of parents agree that age 7-11 is the right time for a first bank account. By encouraging kids to regularly deposit money into their own savings account, you can have conversations about short-term and long-term goals, while kids see the proof of how their savings can grow.
Age 9 – 12: Make the connection about earning money. According to the survey, 55 per cent of parents think it's best to start talking to their children about money once they start getting an allowance. Rather than spending all the money at once, teach kids how to build a budget to make their earnings last.
Age 13 – 15: Cash vs. credit – be sure kids understand the difference. In the age of digital money, mobile apps and in-app purchases, it can be tricky to track spending. As your kids use their debit cards, review account balances and interest earned on deposits. With its at-a-glance dashboard and real-time notifications, the TD MySpend app helps people of all ages keep track of their spending habits and trends. To help kids understand the concept of 'credit', show them your credit card bill, explain how interest charges work, talk to them about why you have a credit card, and the importance of making payments on time, or preferably paying off the balance every month.
Age 16 – 18: Continue to help your child build financial independence as they plan for college or university. Even if you have funds in a RESP, having a solid plan on how to pay for extra expenses like text books, food and incidentals will help your child continue to be mindful of the need to balance spending and saving. TD Student Life is an excellent resource for setting savings goals and understanding how long it will take to reach them.
For more information, please visit www.tdcanadatrust.com.
About the TD Financial Literacy Month Survey
TD Bank Group commissioned Environics Research to conduct an online survey of 1,101 Canadian adult parents with a child aged 4-17 currently living in their household. Responses were collected between September 19 and 26, 2017.
About TD Canada Trust
TD Canada Trust offers personal and business banking to more than 11.5 million customers. We provide a wide range of products and services from chequing and savings accounts, to credit cards, mortgages and business banking, to credit protection and travel medical insurance, as well as advice on managing everyday finances. TD Canada Trust makes banking comfortable with award-winning service and convenience through 24/7 mobile, internet, telephone and ATM banking, as well as in over 1,100 branches, with convenient hours to serve customers better. For more information, please visit: tdcanadatrust.com. TD Canada Trust is the Canadian retail bank of TD Bank Group, the sixth largest bank in North America. Mutual Funds Representatives with TD Investment Services Inc. distribute mutual funds at TD Canada Trust.
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Year 8 pupils gave councillors a grilling as part of European Local Democracy Week. On Wednesday 17 October a panel of four Northumberland county councillors and two Prudhoe town councillors answered questions posed by OMS pupils. The whole of Year 8 participated in preparatory workshops – learning about democracy, in particular the work of local councils – before taking part in the Question Time-style panel discussion.
There was time for a wide range of questions, including some tough and challenging questions that drew out different perspectives from the panel. It helped pupils learn about democracy and citizenship, as part of our PSHE curriculum, and connected school with the the wider world of real, democratic decision-making. We are grateful to Northumberland county council’s democratic services department for helping make it happen.


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Small cholorine leak at New Jersey Jewish Community Center sends kids to hospital
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, New Jersey (WABC) -- A number of kids and adults were taken from a Jewish Community Center in Washington Township, Bergen County due to a small cholorine leak.
15 people were taken to local hospitals.
Five children were transported to Valley Hospital, three children to St. Joes, and five children and two adults were taken to Hackensack.
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LOS ANGELES – A woman died after her son allegedly threw her out of the second story window of their Los Angeles apartment following a verbal altercation early Monday, according to police.
Officers responded to the 7400 block of Hazeltine Avenue in Van Nuys around 2:50 a.m., Los Angeles Police Department Officer Norma Eisenman said.
Bystanders told police they saw the suspect – 41-year-old Fernando Vargas – jump out of the window and stomp on her head.
"It was horrible," said witness Nancy Ochoa. "He said that she was going to die anyway and it didn’t matter (if he stomped on her).”
They were both transported to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, where the mother later died.
The victim has been identified as 71-year-old Carlota Vargas, according to LAPD Mark O'Donnell.
The son is in LAPD custody, according to Eisenman.
“It’s pretty strange, it’s pretty heinous, especially when you’re talking about elderly victims, and compounded with the fact that it looks like the victim’s son is the suspect in this case," O'Donnell said outside the apartment building.
“I’m just so surprised. I would never think this would happen,” said family friend Erika Lehmann.
“She loved her son and her son loved her.”
Lehmann described Carlota Vargas as "outgoing" and honest. She said everyone loved her.
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Championship leader Ami clocked a best lap of one minute, 58.156 seconds as against 01:58.156 by team-mate Abhishek Vasudev from Bengaluru and Kerala’s Amarnath Menon (01:58.685).
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Super Sport Indian 300-400cc: 1. Ami van Poederooijen (Auroville, Rockstar Racing) (01min, 58.156secs); 2. Abhishek Vasudev (Bengaluru, Rockstar Racing) (01:58.605); 3. Amarnath Menon (Kerala, Rockstar Racing) (01:58.685).
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Pro Stock 165cc: 1. Rajiv Sethu (Chennai, Honda Ten10 Racing) (02:03.908); 2. Vivek Pillai (Chennai) (02:05.238); 3. Mithun Kumar (Chennai, Honda Ten10 Racing) (02:06.083).
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Yamaha MMSC One Make Championship (Novice): 1. Anthony Peter (Coimbatore) (02:13.361); 2. Vishal S (Chennai) (02:17.569); 3. Suresh Karthikeyan (Chennai) (02:18.077).
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The Stanley Cup Final heads to St. Louis with the Blues and Bruins even at 1-1. With two days off in between Game 2 and 3 of the Stanley Cup Final there will be a lot of talk about the hit Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist delivered on Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk. More on that later. Let’s take a look at the NHL news that made headlines for Friday, May 31.
After a dominant Game 1, the Blues took advantage of a poor performance by the Bruins to even up the series at 1-1 thanks to Carl Gunnarsson’s overtime winner. Jimmy Murphy of BHN explains how the Bruins can bounce back, and it all starts with the top line. (Boston Hockey Now)
The NHL Department of Player Safety Suspended Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist one-game for his hit late in the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup that knocked out Matt Grzelcyk was knocked out of the game. (Boston Hockey Now)
The Phil Kessel trade story continues to heat up, and our guy in Pittsburgh Dan Kingerski gives his top four destinations which fit Kessel the best. (Pittsburgh Hockey Now)
The Toronto Maple Leafs defensive corps will look a lot different next season. With Jake Gardiner set to become an unrestricted free-agent, Bob McKenzie of TSN reports defenseman Nikita Zaitsev has requested a trade out of Toronto. (TSN)
Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com sat down with New Jersey Devils General Manager Ray Shero to talk about the top prospects in the NHL Draft. Shero will not tip his hand on and say if the Devils will take Jack Hughes or Kaapo Kakko at number 1. (NHL.com)
There is news out fo the world of professional hockey as the NWHL released another statement in less than two weeks. The NHWL announced plans to nix their expansion plans but also will not stand in the way of others who want to make one true league for professional women’s hockey. (IceGarden)
Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager hopes the team can sign forward Mitch Marner prior to July 1 and not let negotiations drag on like with William Nylander. (CBCSports)


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Good news for Orville fans! Like other productions, filming on The Orville was put on hold when Hollywood went on lockdown in March. Shooting on the third season had started in October 2019 and they were a bit shy of halfway done at the time of the halt. According to a source with the production, cameras will start rolling again in the first week of December.
Prep work for restarting season three has already begun, with some people already at work on the Fox lot in Century City, CA. Most of the cast and crew are expected to be on set after Thanksgiving weekend for rehearsals and to do some pick-up shots. Production will continue through December until the Christmas and New Year break, and then restart in early January.
It is expected that work under strict COVID protocols to complete season three will take five or six months in total. Production will restart on the Fox lot, with location shooting in Southern California also being planned. The Orville creator/executive producer Seth MacFarlane and executive producer Jon Cassar will continue to split directing duties for the rest of the season.
As of now, there isn’t a target date for The Orville season three’s debut on Hulu, but the team’s hope is to start the season before the end of 2021. Season three will consist of eleven episodes, each of which will have a longer runtime than episodes from the first two seasons, which aired on Fox Broadcast Network.


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FARMINGTON – It has been more than seven months since 17 Chinese nationals, identified by the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender to be human labor trafficking victims, were arrested in connection with a marijuana bust in Shiprock, and despite having their cases dropped, they have not found life to be any easier.
On Oct. 8, the Farmington Police Department was called to the Travel Inn Motel for complaints of a strong marijuana odor. When police arrived, they found 2,000 pounds of marijuana worth $3 million to $10 million depending on the quality and street value, and 17 Chinese nationals trimming away, seemingly without worry they were in the presence of law enforcement. All 17 were arrested.
In summer 2020, the 17 people were brought to the Shiprock area from Monterey Park, California, the largest Chinatown in the United States, with a promise of $200 a day and room and board to “cut flowers.”
Instead, they were arrested and each faced 10 to 13 years in prison, said Lynn Sanchez, program director for human trafficking aftercare for The Life Link and co-chairwoman of the New Mexico Human Trafficking Task Force.
Once group members were brought to the area, they were set up in hotel rooms at the Travel Inn Motel. Sanchez said the person responsible for the operation usually doesn’t want a money trail leading to him or her, so the people running the operation convinced one of the Chinese men to put the hotel rooms in his name.
“You have to keep in mind that they don’t speak English, they don’t know their rights, they are migrant workers and the people connecting them to jobs don’t check to see if the jobs are legal or not,” Sanchez said.
Sanchez said group members thought what they were doing was perfectly fine because it was all taking place in greenhouses and motels in plain sight.
“In the probable cause statement, it even said that they just opened the door for law enforcement and then kept working,” Sanchez said. “They didn’t think they were doing anything wrong.”
Trial attorney for the Law Offices of the Public Defender Nicole Hall heard about the incident and decided on her own to take action apart from the department.
Hall said when law enforcement stepped in, they kept trimming the buds off the marijuana plants.
“If you knew that you were doing something illegal, you’re going to scatter, right?” Hall said. “You’re going to stop what you’re doing. But they didn’t even stop.”
In a probable cause statement, written by Farmington Police Department Detective J. Barreto, he said he knocked on the door of one of the hotel rooms, and when one of the Chinese men opened the door, Barreto could see “large amounts of marijuana.” Barreto also said he saw a man with scissors and ordered him to put them down.
“As he was placing the scissors on the ground, the other occupants of the room had scissors in their hands and were actively trimming the marijuana plants inside the room,” the probable cause statement written by Barreto said.
When Barreto went into another room, he said a man opened the door with scissors and tried to “conceal himself.” The officers removed the man and detained him for the officers’ safety “due to him attempting to conceal himself behind the door while holding the scissors.”
The other occupants of the room continued to trim just as the others did in the first room.
“The other occupants of the room appeared to not care that we were asking them to exit the room,” Barreto said in the probable cause statement. “I observed several individuals still cutting weed plants with red scissor handles.”
Officers cleared out about a dozen rooms that either stored the plants or were working rooms, and gathered the 17 people.
Of the 17, 16 were charged with trafficking a controlled substance (manufacturing), a second-degree felony; distribution or possession with intent to distribute, a fourth-degree felony; and conspiracy to commit distribution of controlled substances, a fourth-degree felony. The 17th man had more charges against him because the motel rooms were in his name.
Sixteen of the cases were dismissed on or right after Nov. 23 – more than a month after the initial bust. The final case involving the man who had the hotel rooms in his name was not dismissed until April 26. Hall said she believes the charges were dropped because of the state’s move to legalize marijuana.
The 17 initially stayed in jail for five days before they were released with conditions. Among those conditions, they were not allowed to leave San Juan County, New Mexico, according to managing attorney for the Law Offices of the Public Defender Sarah Field, who added the people were all “victims of the worst of our society.”
A letter from Field on behalf of the labor trafficking victims to the New Mexico Crime Victims, an organization that helps bring reparations to victims of crimes, said many attorneys representing the clients requested that their clients be allowed to return to their homes out of the state.
“The court outright denied the request and required our clients to remain in San Juan County where they had no food, shelter, transportation ... .” Field wrote. “Ultimately, after long discussions with the prosecution, the state agreed to file dismissals. ... However, they still suffered arrest, conditions of release and criminal prosecution.”
The group was recognized as labor trafficking victims and were provided some reparations, Sanchez said. Those reparations were for lost wages while they were told to remain in New Mexico and couldn’t find other work from Oct. 11 to Nov. 23.
Since then, however, Sanchez said members of the group have expired work visas and need help reinstating them. They have also lost job opportunities because Google searches return only information about their arrests but not the clearing of their names.
“If it hadn’t been for the public defender flagging this case, there’s 17 people who would have just gone off to prison and disappeared with no voice and no rights,” Sanchez said. “So I am thankful, first of all, that it didn’t happen that way and that I met (Hall). But it is scary to think about how many times in this country and how many places where that really does happen – where a victim doesn’t have a voice and no one is aware of the situation.”
Sanchez said the people in charge of the operation have still not been held responsible. Spokesman for the FBI Frank Fisher said the investigation is ongoing, but he could confirm that no other arrests have been made.
The people identified as having been trafficked, excluding the man who put the motel rooms in his name, are: Bi Xuan Xie, Qi You Li, Ji Hua Kan, Xiao Xia Si, Chungui Xiong, Chunying Haung, Wen Chun Wei, Siqing Qin, Qinliang Wang, Shuang Fa Jing, Pin Hui Gu, Hao De Tan, Jing Jiao Qin, Zhi Qiang Tan, Jing Ming Qin and Wei Lian Jiang.

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Zimbabwean Facebook whistleblower Baba Jukwa has posted another message on his page despite saying yesterday he was “on strike” until Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of the opposition MDC-T party, apologies to national council member Elton Mangoma after he was subjected to a violent attack.
HumanIPO reported yesterday the anonymous whistleblower had said he was “on strike” over the attack on Mangoma, allegedly by Tsvangirai supporters, after he called for leadership renewal.
Despite the strike threat, the whistleblower had once again resumed posting on the page, reacting to news President Robert Mugabe has travelled to Singapore a few days before his 90th birthday party to undergo a cataract operation.
“Let’s pray for our President who is ill ahead of his birthday bash,” Baba Jukwa posted. “Great Zimbabweans Mugabe’s going to Singapore has nothing to do with a cataract. This costs less than US$85 in Zimbabwe and the talk of security fears and them saying Asian opticians are more reliable, is also false. Is it not better to trust a doctor who lives in your country who you have control over?”
Baba Jukwa’s threats to quit or go on strike followed by continued posts seem to have increasingly bemused his followers, with the latest resumption in posting prompting some negative remarks.
“You are still alive, thought you said you were going to close down your page. You are just a bunch of rubbish,” said one poster.
“What a confused whistleblower,” said another.
A third comment read: “I used to like this page but now l know Jukwa is just a confused cockroach, yes l don’t like Mugabe but his going out for treatment or what have nothing to do with country building to hell with you Jukwa you need the help of the holy spirit you aren’t even ashamed of lying to all Zimbabweans you must learn to grow up and respect the people of Zimbabwe.”
Baba Jukwa first sprang to prominence in the run-up to last year’s Zimbabwean elections, providing daily revelations on the malpractice of the country’s leaders and prompting president Mugabe to place a US$330,000 ransom on his head.
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