The bean counters didn't have many beans to count at the box office this weekend -- particularly when it came to Jack the Giant Slayer based on the Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale. The movie, which cost $195 million to produce, took in just $28 million at the domestic box office (although it was doing considerably better overseas), according to studio estimates. The overall box office was down about 35 percent from the comparable week a year ago when Dr. Seuss's The Lorax opened with $70 million. This marked the sixth weekend in a row that the box office has fallen behind last year's, which got off to an unusually lively start. There was one bright spot on the list of top finishers, however. Identity Thief, the R-rated comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Jason Bateman, took in about $9.7 million, pushing it past the $100-million mark in its fourth week to $107.4 million. It finished second. But Phantom, starring Ed Harris, which opened in about 2,000 theaters failed even to take in $1 million or to finish among the top ten.
The top ten films at the box office, according to weekend studio estimates from Box Office Mojo:
1. Jack the Giant Slayer, $28.01 million; 2. Identity Thief, $9.71 million; 3. 21 and Over, $9 million; 4. The Last Exorcism Part II, $8.03 million; 5. Snitch, $7.7 million; 6. Safe Haven, $6.3 million; 7. Escape From Planet Earth, $6.28 million; 8. Silver Linings Playbook, $5.94 million; 9. A Good Day to Die Hard, $4.5 million; 10. Dark Skies, $3.56 million.
Writer-director Christopher McQuarrie brings a dark and gritty tone to this larger-than-life franchise.
Ed Helms has spoken about his initial reluctance to follow up the 80's cult classics.
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O'Brien, Rocky Horror's creator, will be playing the narrator in a special West End run in September this year.
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Kettering Health is adding locations for respiratory patients
The Kettering Health Network is adding locations for patients suffering from respiratory symptoms associated with the coronavirus. These locations will allow patients to be evaluated for respiratory illnesses by and advance practice provider, and be directed to coronavirus testing if needed. Clinic locations include Centerville, Englewood, Hamilton, Piqua, Springboro and Washington Twp.
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This Easiest Ever Hot Artichoke Dip will knock your socks off! It's beyond easy to make and full of delicious flavor!
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This dip often shows up at family gathering. It's one of my Grandma Eve's go-to dips and for very good reason. It's insanely easy to make and uses minimal ingredients. And of course it tastes so delicious with tortilla chips. So the Easiest Ever title truly fits here!
This Hot Artichoke Dip is also an excellent alternative to Spinach and Artichoke dip, since it doesn't include spinach. Don't get me wrong, I love spinach. But it's nice to have something different once in a while, especially if you have family or friends who don't like spinach.
I love that there's a little bit of lemon to brighten up the entire dip. Garlic powder and plenty of grated Romano or Parmesan cheese add the most delicious and savory flavors. The original recipe calls for 2 bags of frozen artichoke hearts but if those aren't available near you, you can always substitute with five 14.5 oz. cans of artichokes. I learned with my Grandma's Baked Artichoke Hearts (my other Grandma wrote that recipe- Rosie) that frozen artichokes aren't too widely available, which is such a bummer.
I also love that you can assemble this in advance in an 8 or 9 inch pan and then bake it just before serving. It's helpful to have a food processor to quickly chop up the artichoke hearts but I prefer to use my mini prep processor. We usually serve it with tortilla chips but I bet it would be fantastic with pita chips too (like my Everything Pita Chips!). It also reheats really well in the microwave or oven.
So the next time you need a dish to pass, give this Hot Artichoke Dip a try. It's a great option for the holidays and fits perfectly into your game day celebrations as well.
Easiest Ever Hot Artichoke Dip
- Cooking spray
- 24 ounces frozen artichoke hearts thawed (or two 12 ounce jars, well drained)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Tortilla chips for serving
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Lightly grease an 8 or 9 inch pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Using a mini prep processor or food processor, roughly chop the artichoke hearts.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cheese, and lemon juice.
- Once the mixture is well combined, place it in the baking pan and spread it into one even layer.
- Bake for around 35 minutes or until heather through.
- If you want a little brown on top you can pop it under the broiler, but keep a close eye on it. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
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- Clams Casino
- Shrimp with Pesto and Prosciutto
- Smothered Pork Tenderloin in Apple Cider Gravy
- Cheddar and Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
- Sauteed Mushrooms
- Asparagus and Leek Tart
- Quick and Easy Chocolate Pudding Cake
- Slice and Bake Cookies
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Ideal homes for frequent travellers: houses with easy access to the A1(M)
If you want to live somewhere with excellent road links you can't do much better than in a house near the A1.
Running from London to Edinburgh, it is – as its name suggests – the principal asphalt artery for the island of Great Britain, and at 410 miles is also the UK’s longest numbered road.
It was once the main north-south coaching route and was called the Great North Road until the Ministry of Transport gave it its shorter moniker in 1921.
Prior to that, it claimed ancestry from the medieval Ermine Street, which linked London and York, and which in turn followed the route of a combination of Roman roads.
It still has a connection with the Latin world – quite literally. If you want to get to southern Spain in a hurry, you can jump on a flight to Málaga from Leeds Bradford Airport and be there in a little more than three hours. Alternatively, you can head south down the A1 and be there in a little more than a day (according to the AA), because the road forms part of European route E15, which stretches from Inverness to Algeciras.
Of course, ease of access to Andalusia isn’t the A1’s only asset. It also connects with the A59 (York to Skipton) near Flaxby and with the M62 running laterally from coast to coast.
In our region, the A1 has been upgraded to motorway standard and is called the A1(M), making it broader, quicker and arguably better maintained than other stretches.
If living near a piece of living history appeals, or if you fancy having easy access to Scotland, Spain and Skipton, then you may be interested in one of the following properties, which are all conveniently located close to the A1(M) and are for sale.
Swan House is one half of what used to be the Swan Hotel, a Grade II listed former coaching inn on the main street running through Aberford, south of Wetherby.
Built in 1650 and rebuilt in the mid-19th century, its most recent additions are only a few years old; it has been sympathetically restored using conservation-grade products, including lime render and lime pointing, but it has also been fully re-wired and has datapoint sockets in every room fitted with wifi repeaters and Sky sockets.
There are five bedrooms, three bathrooms, entrance hall, two reception rooms and large, open-plan dining-kitchen and utility room. Outside, there’s off-street parking, an attached double garage, gardens and easy access to both the A1(M) at junction 44 and the A64 to Leeds and York.
A little further north, between junctions 44 and 45 of the A1(M), is Applewood House in Bramham. Specifically designed for the owner, it has five bedrooms – three on the lower ground floor and two on the first floor, which are currently used as a master suite with dressing room. There are also three bathrooms, large dining kitchen, two reception rooms, sun terrace and attached double garage, plus gardens and long-distance views over the village.
Finally, Gelsthorpe Cottage is a fabulous detached family home at Hopperton, near junction 47. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, breakfast kitchen, four reception rooms, utility room, study, attached single garage and gardens.

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Arrangements have been made for the followers of eighth grade Islam to download their religious books on our website. If you follow Islam and you are an eighth grader, you can download textbooks for your classroom from our website. The PDF file of the eighth grade Islam education book is provided for you on our website.
So if you think that you can save the eighth grade religion book in PDF format on your phone then this is a good idea for you. Because besides reading books at home, if you are out, you can open PDF files. Moreover, in order to get good results in the exam, the PDF file of the guide book that you bought from the market is given on our website.
Once you have collected the PDF file of the guide book, you can practice from here. So go to the bottom of our website and from there you can download the text book of 8th grade religion book or Islam education book as well as the guide book of 8th grade Islam education book completely free.
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Students in our country usually read the guide book before the exam and come to the exam center and participate in the exam. The actual mental development of a student is not possible just by reading the guide book. If you just read the exam, it will not be very good for you. As a student you should read text books first. Because different topics have been discussed in the light of different events in the text book. You can understand these when you read text books.
Moreover, if you sit down with a guide book after reading a text book, you will find the answer to the guide book question very easy and you will get an idea about how to answer the question. So first of all you have to collect the eighth grade religious book. Read the information that is given to you in this book about the Creator. Find out how the Creator is helping us to manage our lives and how helpless we are on this earth without His help. Be sympathetic to the various creatures of the Creator by acknowledging allegiance to the Creator.
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Discover an igloo in a snow-covered biome, complete with a polar bear and a baby polar bear. Do a spot of fishing and build an arrow dispenser to defend against the stray. Enjoy hands-on Minecraft adventures with this LEGO Minecraft set—designed for young fans of the highly successful sandbox video game. Combine this set with other LEGO Minecraft models to create your own unique LEGO Minecraft universe. Also includes an Alex LEGO Minecraft.
Includes an Alex LEGO Minecraft , plus stray, Polar bear and baby Polar bear figures
Features a buildable Minecraft igloo, set in a snow-covered landscape with a tree, plants and a water area with ice block elements, plus a decorative banner and an arrow dispenser
Accessory elements include a fishing rod, 2 fish, ladder and a chest
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Measures over 4″ (11cm) high, 6″ (16cm) wide and 9″ (24cm) deep

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UMO falls in battle of conference unbeatens
TIGERVILLE, S.C. – The University of Mount Olive women’s soccer team was unable to overcome an early first-half goal before suffering a 2-0 loss at North Greenville in Conference Carolinas action Friday, Sept. 30.
With the loss, the Trojans saw their six-game winning streak snapped and fell to 7-4 overall with a 5-1 mark in league play. Both teams entered the contest 5-0 in conference, with UNC Pembroke also holding an undefeated record at the top of the league table. Meanwhile, the Crusaders improved to 7-2-1 this season and have a 7-0 record in conference action.
North Greenville scored on its initial shot of the match after graduate student Romee Contreras beat her defender and the goalkeeper to take a 1-0 advantage in the 13th minute. Mount Olive nearly tied the game at the 37:38 mark after following a blocked shot, sophomore forward Delia Allwood had an attempt sail just over the crossbar. In the 43rd minute, freshman midfielder Addison Dangler fired a shot from outside the box that rattled the left post, but the Trojans were unable to capitalize. UMO managed two shots in the closing minutes of the first half, but North Greenville maintained its one-goal lead at the break.
In the second half, the Crusaders tallied a pair of shots on goal in the opening 10-plus minutes before Dangler saw a shot miss high left on the counterattack in the 56th minute. Near the midway point of the half, Mount Olive had three more shots, including two on goal, but the Crusader goalie kept the Trojans scoreless. At the 84:38 mark, North Greenville sealed the victory after a cross into the box was volleyed into the net by sophomore Jada Patrick, 2-0.
Senior goalkeeper Nicole Solicito finished with four saves on nine shots attempted in 90 minutes of play on Friday.
The Trojans out-shot the Crusaders by a 19-9 margin, including an 8-6 edge in shots on goal, while also posting a 3-2 advantage in corner kicks.

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(Crain’s) — Downtown condominium developers face the same old problem — too many condos, not enough buyers — but the booming apartment market ironically is providing some relief.
Developers of downtown projects reported just 174 sales in the first quarter, down from 256 a year earlier, according to a report from Appraisal Research Counselors, a Chicago-based consulting firm. Still, that’s an improvement over the fourth quarter, when developers reported a net loss of 19 sales, as more buyers walked away from condo purchase contracts than signed them.
Downtown developers have few reasons to be optimistic that 2011 will be much better than 2010, the fifth straight year of falling sales and third with sales below 600 units. The demand picture remains ugly, with mortgages still hard to obtain and many would-be buyers betting they can get a better deal if they wait.
“Not knowing whether the bottom has been reached in prices, concerned about the continued weakness in the economy and job market, and finding it difficult to sell existing residences and finance new acquisitions, many people are opting for the easier decision — to rent,” the report says.
But the supply side is improving. Downtown developers had just 2,031 unsold condos at the end of the first quarter, down from 4,182 a year earlier and 8,222 in first-quarter 2008, the report says. Unsold downtown condo inventory is now at the lowest level since at least 1997, when Appraisal Research began tracking the market.
Sales account for a small share of the drop, but two other factors have played a bigger role. As the market plunged, dozens of developers canceled proposed projects, easing concerns about a glut. More recently, several struggling condo towers have gone rental, an increasingly popular option amid a hot downtown apartment.
Related story: Downtown apartment rents approach 2007 high
In many cases, investors are buying unsold condos in bulk from developers, who are under pressure to sell from lenders trying to recoup their unpaid construction loans. For instance, Miami-based developer Crescent Heights is renting out 205 unsold condos in Astoria Tower, a 248-unit high-rise in the South Loop that it bought in December from the project’s lender, Geneva Capital Group Inc.
“The banks seem to be more aggressive in dealing with their legacy debt,” says Garry Benson, president and CEO of Garrison Partners, a Chicago-based residential marketing firm. He expects about a half-dozen more downtown projects to go rental, reducing the unsold condo inventory further.
Other investors are buying condos in bulk at a steep discount — in many cases below the cost of construction — and slashing prices to attract buyers. Hinsdale developer Peter Brennan, for instance, recently cut prices by as much as 25% on 52 condos that he acquired in a 182-unit building at 1224 W. Van Buren St.
Appraisal Research counts a sale when a buyer signs a contract to buy a condo, though the firm more recently has been tracking completed sales because so many buyers have backed out of purchase contracts in recent years. Downtown developers closed on 189 condos in the first quarter, down from 251 in the fourth quarter and 451 a year earlier, according to the report.
Sales will pick up when buyers are convinced the market has hit bottom, says Appraisal Research Vice-President Gail Lissner.
“We just need to see that glimmer of price appreciation,” she says, “and that opens up the gates to increased demand.”


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Scientists develop next-generation DNA barcoding for food traceability29 Jun 2020
Encapsulating fragile DNA barcodes into custom-made microbial spores creates a cheap and scalable tool for farm-to-fork traceability, say the Harvard scientists behind the research.
DNA barcoding allows scientists to identify particular species by comparing short genetic markers in the specimen DNA with reference sequences. For the food industry, its uses range from identifying food fraud to tracking the source of a foodborne illness outbreak.
However, DNA is fragile in nature and often does not withstand food processing conditions or changes in temperature. Conventional DNA barcoding is also expensive while decoding the barcodes often requires access to a laboratory and trained lab technicians, limiting its use for food manufacturers.
Scientists from Harvard Medical School say they have overcome this problem by encapsulating DNA barcodes in hardy but harmless microbial spores. This means the barcode can withstand supply chain conditions and ensure traceability from farm to fork, they said.
“Spores can survive in the wild for an extremely long time and are a great medium for us to incorporate DNA barcodes into,” said study co-author Jason Qian, a graduate student in systems biology at HMS.
The scientists added the custom-made DNA sequences into the genomes of two microorganism spores - Saccharomyces cerevisiae, also known as baker’s yeast, and Bacillus subtilis, a common bacterium available in the US for various uses, including as a dietary probiotic, soil inoculant and fermentation culture. Both of these microorganisms can be grown cheaply in the lab in large numbers.
The study, which was published in Science this month, describes how the researchers sprayed the DNA-barcoded microbial system onto crops and then correctly identified the DNA months later using simple and inexpensive equipment such as a smartphone camera. The DNA barcodes can be read using an inexpensive CRISPR-based tool that can detect the presence of a genetic target rapidly and with high sensitivity called SHERLOCK.
Michael Springer, study co-author and associate professor of systems biology at Harvard Medical School’s Blavatnik Institute, described microbial spores as “an old-school solution” that have been safely used on food produce and agricultural goods as soil inoculants or biological pesticides for decades.
The spores used in this study were edited to delete the genes needed to germinate, making them biologically inert so they could not multiply, grow and spread in the wild.
The researchers suggested food producers could use the method to track the origin of contaminated food.
“Outbreaks of harmful foodborne pathogens such as listeria, salmonella and E. coli occur naturally and frequently,” said Springer. “Simple, safe synthetic biology tools and knowledge of basic biology allow us to create things that have a lot of potential in solving real world safety issues.”
In the US alone, an estimated 48 million Americans fall ill from foodborne illnesses each year, resulting in 3,000 deaths, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Food recalls can cost millions and hundreds of manufacturers are affected each year in the US alone. In 2019, the FDA oversaw 517 food recalls while the number of dangerous ‘class I’ meat and poultry recalls increased by 85% between 2013 and 2019, according to a 2020 report by the US public interest watchdog, US PIRG, called How Safe is Our Food?
“Food recalls can provide insight into the health of our food safety infrastructure. Each recall is an instance when the system failed to prevent contamination, putting people’s health at risk,” the report authors wrote.
Brazilian draft law limits food colourings to ‘smallest quantities’ possible
10 Oct 2020
A Brazilian lawmaker is pushing for manufacturers to use the smallest quantities possible of food colourings for health reasons.Read more
Two Mexican states ban junk food sales to children: A taste of things to come?
28 Sep 2020
Two Mexican states have moved to ban the sale of junk food to children and a national ban may be on the cards, according to one expert. Could this be a taste of future food policy around the world?Read more
China’s self-heating trend heats up ready meal category
21 Sep 2020
Self-heating ready meals are experiencing a boom in China, catering to the country’s ‘lazy economy’, and Mintel estimates its market value will double in coming years.Read more
Spike in counterfeit goods could damage ‘Make in India’ initiative, warns report
14 Sep 2020
Counterfeit products are rising in India and fast-moving consumer goods, including food, is in the top three worst-hit sectors. Greater traceability is needed to safeguard the national ‘Make in India’ initiative, says an industry report.Read more
Finding opportunities in Vietnam’s changing retail landscape
7 Sep 2020
Minimarkets, specialist stores and e-commerce platforms are leading retail growth in Vietnam, providing new opportunities for brands to boost sales, according to Kantar Worldpanel.Read more
Beware of ‘woke washing’: Ethical branding must reflect an ethical business
31 Aug 2020
Spanish chocolate manufacturer Lacasa is under pressure to change the name and logo of its Conguitos brand with a consumer-led petition - but experts warn against empty ‘cause marketing’.Read more
Federal lawsuit challenges US rules on ‘misleading’ GM labelling
24 Aug 2020
The Center for Food Safety has filed a federal lawsuit challenging USDA rules that mean genetic modification (GM) foods are labelled as ‘bioengineered’ – a move it says reduces transparency and causes consumer confusion.Read more
Brazil’s food waste law will put consumers at risk, warn experts
17 Aug 2020
Recent Brazilian regulation aims to fight food waste by encouraging food donations – but it puts public health at risk, warn consumer groups and legal experts.Read more
UK pledges to protect food standards during trade talks but public concern remains high
6 Aug 2020
British public concerns over lowering food safety standards continue to court US trade remain steadfast as the UK and US governments gear up for the next round of scheduled negotiations later this month.Read more
Pressure on baby milk manufacturers intensifies over mineral oil traces
3 Aug 2020
Consumer watchdog Foodwatch is calling for EU member states and the European Commission to publish the results of official tests on the presence of potentially harmful aromatic mineral oil in baby milk and infant formula.Read more
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Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals tweak 'Come Home' for 'Tonight Show', fans say they love the new version
The group performed a wonderful rendition of 'Come Home' from the group's 2019 album 'Ventura', albeit, in light of the worldwide lockdown, the song was altered to a 'Stay Home' theme
Californian rapper, singer-songwriter Anderson .Paak and the R&B band the Free Nationals took to 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: At Home Edition' for a performance encouraging social distancing on April 11. The group performed a wonderful rendition of their Grammy-winning track 'Come Home' from the group's 2019 album 'Ventura', albeit, in light of the worldwide lockdown, the song was altered to a 'Stay Home' theme. The 24-year-old singer crooned, "I'm beggin' you, please stay home", in the chorus instead of the original lyrics "I'm beggin' you, please come home," while the band performed from their homes in nine separate locations.
The studio version of 'Come Home' featured a guest appearance of Andre 3000 (commonly known as the singer of OutKast), but he was unfortunately not included on 'The Tonight Show' performance. The song which originally is about a plea by .Paak for his lover to come home won a Grammy Award for 'Best R&B Performance' at this year's ceremony. The 'Stay Home' rendition comes just as smoothly as the original number in carefully mixed recording, perfectly timed strikes of each note and pitch-perfect singing by each vocalist. The hazy soul performance is easy on the ears for those looking to kick back to some good tunes while staying home during the pandemic.
Anderson .Paak shared a video of the performance on Instagram with a note which reads, "Wow what a Friday 😮Had to switch it up for my brother @fallontonight tonite! Hope you enjoyed! (sic)". He wrote: "Shouts out to the best band in the land @freenationals @mauricebrownmusic @honeypaak this wouldn’t of been possible without my brother @jha_ear 👂🏽 and the talented video editing team @liftofffilms @quantaypeoples stay safe and #stayhome (sic)," adding, "Love y’all! Oh and #Ventura turns 1 years old today too!!!! What’s your fave track?! 🔈 “ COME HOME “ #Ventura #jimmyfallon. (sic)"
Fans were quick to respond with a lot of love for the performance. "Omg This version 😍😍😍😍 sound so damn good ! (sic)" a fan said while another listener said, "I’ve always loved this song❤" Along with several fire emojis, one fan declared. "WINNER'S CIRCLE 😍😍😍 (sic)". One fan pointed out that the album released a year ago, barring a day's difference, saying, "AYOO THE ALBUM WAS ORIGINALLY RELEASED ON APRIL 12 (sic)".
Before the performance, Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon encouraged viewers to donate to Live Nation’s Crew Nation fund, which seeks to provide “a helping hand to the touring and venue crews who depend on shows to make a living.” Live Nation has contributed $5 million so far to the fund and promises to match donations from artists, fans and employees up to $5 million.

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Memory Garden Posts New Music Video For "The Evangelist"
Swedish epic doom metal act Memory Garden has launched a video clip for "The Evangelist," which is the opening track of the band's new album "Doomain." Check it out below, or order your copy of the album via Metal Blade here.
Comments Memory Garden on the video clip: "We spent one day in February recording the video for 'The Evangelist.' It was all shot in a chapel which fit both the song and Memory Garden like a glove. The video contains 2 parallel stories, one with the band playing in the chapel and one where you can follow 'The Evangelist' and his flock of sheeps."
The video was filmed and directed by Ronny Hemlin at ProVid film. "Doomain" was released digitally April 15th via Metal Blade Records and recorded at Annoying Sound Factory & SolnaSound Recording by the band with a little assistance engineering from Mike Wead during the lead guitar sessions. The mix was done by Dan Swanö at Unisound.
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A mother who lived with her children in a squalid home in Blackstone, Massachusetts, has been sentenced to six to eight years in state prison for assault and animal cruelty convictions.
Erika Murray was found guilty about a month ago of assault and battery causing serious injury to two of her children, but was found not guilty of second-degree murder and other charges in the case.
Murray was arrested in 2014 after police found the remains of three infants inside her home, where four living children also resided. Authorities said two of the young girls had been severely neglected.
Murray, whose lawyer says she suffers from mental illness, will receive credit for the nearly five years she has already served.
In clearing her of the most serious charge she faced, the judge said prosecutors did not prove Murray had caused the death of one of the babies whom she had been charged with killing.
Murray was initially charged in two of the babies' deaths, but the judge dropped one of the murder counts because he said prosecutors couldn't prove one of those babies was born alive.
With reporting from WBUR's Newscast Unit and The Associated Press
This article was originally published on July 11, 2019.

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By JOHN ZENOR
AP Sports Writer
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- AJ McCarron is focused on winning the Iron Bowl, not the Heisman Trophy.
Top-ranked Alabama's quarterback could give his Heisman stock a big boost if the Crimson Tide can beat the fourth-ranked Tigers on Saturday and move on to the Southeastern Conference championship game.
McCarron insists he's not "worried about that" and just wants to win. With a 36-2 career record and two national titles, he has risen to the occasion on big stages.
The Tigers don't want him having a so-called Heisman moment on their field. Defensive end Dee Ford says Auburn isn't motivated by trying to deny McCarron college football's most coveted individual award.
But, Ford says, "He's not going to come in here and just have his way."
McCarron has passed for 23 touchdowns against five interceptions.


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ABU DHABI- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, ordered that AED 6 million be allocated for the purchase of books and educational materials among the 500,000 titles available at Abu Dhabi Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2021.
The books and teaching materials will be distributed to public schools across the UAE, in support of the education sector. It also stresses the importance of ensuring that literary works and cultural resources are easily accessible to students of all age groups.
Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, said: âInvesting in books means investing in minds, the very foundation upon which the success of any nation rests. We are grateful to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed for his support.
Providing students with a wide variety of literary works from the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will undoubtedly play a decisive role in their educational development. It will also go a long way in broadening their horizons and making them better acquainted with different cultures to hone their skills and deepen their experiences throughout their educational journey. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “We greatly appreciate this gesture, which reflects the vision and wisdom of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces as it provides significant support and assistance to one of our vital cultural industries in the country, and follows the recent announcement that publishers are exempt a participation fee for the current edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
He added: “We will immediately start working with the Department of Education to ensure that title selection meets the needs of students at different levels of education and to provide school libraries with the latest and most important publications. literary, scientific, cultural and educational. In doing so, we will be able to motivate our young people to read and discover more about the world around them, which is in line with His Highness’s vision to encourage reading at home. students, and to make reading and learning a priority for the UAE community. “
ADIBF is considered one of the most important cultural events at local and regional level. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, the fair has become a leading platform to support the publishing industry, enhance cultural exchanges and expand the reach of Arab creative and literary publications by developing platforms – advanced digital forms such as written and audio publications. .
The Fair continues to play a central role in strengthening the reading culture within the community, bringing together readers and pioneers, reflecting added value to the local and international cultural and humanitarian landscape.
The 30th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair will be held with the participation of more than 800 exhibitors from 46 countries, presented as a “ hybrid ” program of virtual events and activities organized on the ground in the framework of strict precautionary measures to ensure visitors an inspiring and safe cultural experience.
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|"Parting of the Ways" Sublett's Cutoff or Salt Lake road turnoff
Eighteen miles west of South Pass, the emigrants came to the first of many decision
points on the road to California. Parting of the Ways offered the choice between a safe,
established trail following water and relatively level ground or a substantial shortcut
through dry, barren and mountainous country. Many chose the shortcut. Mountain man
Caleb Greenwood pioneered the shortcut, but it was known as Sublett's Cutoff by most
pioneers. It offered a direct route west to the Bear River eliminating the southern dog-leg
to Fort Bridger followed by the older, established emigrant road.
June 18th – we came eight and one-half miles to a small creek; if there is water here, it is not fit to use. Six
miles farther the Salt Lake road turnoff; three miles farther to Little Sandy. This is a beautiful stream, five
yards wide and eighteen inches deep, with a considerable growth of willows in the bottoms, but not much
grass. Here we camped. Distance seventeen and one-half miles. We had fine roads today, but grass is very
scarce. Grundy and I took the mountain fever last night. We take this fever with a chill, with aching of the
limbs and head, and the fever lasts about twelve hours. All that is necessary is a dose of anti bilious pills. We
camped tonight opposite the Wind River Mountains; they look like the dead of winter. There was a white frost
this morning, the boys brought up a bucket of water about sunrise and in ten minutes it was frozen over.


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Formed in 1936, the 26.Infanterie-Division was comprised mainly ofWestphalian Rheinlanders and a small portion of East Prussians. It wasknown as the “Dom-Division” after the stylized divisional emblem itadopted of the Great Cathedral at Cologne’s twin spires. It was notinvolved in the Polish campaign of 1939, and during the 1940 French campaignwas held in reserve of XVI.Armee, seeing only minor engagement before theFrench armistice.
The 26.Infanterie-Division began the June, 1941 Russian campaignsubordinated to Heeresgruppe Mitte, 3.Panzergruppe, VI.Armeekorps where itdistinguisheditself well as a front-line formation, crossing the Volga between Leningradand Moscow in the Kalinin sector by October. In the bitter winterfighting of December 1941 thru February 1942 around the Rzhev salient, thecombat hardened 39.Infanterie-Regiment under Oberst Wiese, now down to twobattalions, held vital positions against determined repeat attacks by freshSiberian ski battalions. Along with the Westphalian6.Infanterie-Division (and other newly engaged IX.Armee formations beneathGeneral der Panzertruppe Walter Model), the units of the 26.Inf.Div. (aspart of VI.Armeekorps) were able to hold the line around Toropets-Olenino,helping to prevent any further significant Soviet gain in this sector forthe remaining winter period.
The 26.Inf.Div. spent 1942 as part of VI.Armeekorps, IX.Armee, takingrelatively modest losses in a mostly defensive posture on the northern wingof Heeresgruppe Mitte. By July 1943, it was moved south and next founditself heavily engaged in the aftermath of the Kursk debacle. Pushedrelentlessly westward, the 26.Inf.Div. would next distinguish itself in thedogged defense of Kovel (Poland) in July 1944 during the Soviet summeroffensive Bagration – being one of the few Heeresgruppe Mitte formationsto avoid complete annihilation at the hands of the Soviet steamroller. BySeptember 1944, the continuously engaged and much depleted Infanterieformation was withdrawn from combat at the East Prussian border and sentto the truppenubungsplatz – Warthelager in western Poland for rest andrefit. (after this – the 26.Infanterie-Division was struck from the OKWOrder of Battle.)
In the “Warthelager” training area, it was decided by OKH that theremaining cadre elements of 26.Inf.Div., along with culled remnants of the582.Volksgrenadier-Division and surplus Kriegsmarine and Luftwaffeground-crew, would form the new 26.Volksgrenadier-Division.
Committed to the XLVII.Panzerkorps during the intial siege of Bastonge, the26.VG-D was subsequently seconded to the I.SS-Panzerkorps of the6.Panzerarmee in the latter stages of the battle. Taking heavy losses, bythe end of the Wacht-am-Rhein offensive, the 26.Volks-Grenadier-Divisionwould find itself with an effective combat strength of only 1,782 men.
After fighting desperately around Preum in February of 1945 – the remnantsof the division went into Allied captivity at the armistice of May 1945.
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HUNTINGTON - A man is suing the City of Huntington after he claims the police department reported false information to the Huntington Housing Authority that caused him to be disqualified from the program.
On March 21, Jason R. Burkhardt applied for housing with the Huntington Housing Authority and, in conjunction with the application, the Housing Authority sought information from the Huntington Police Department concerning his criminal records, according to a complaint filed June 27 in Cabell Circuit Court.
Burkhardt claims the police department negligently and/or intentionally reported false information concerning him and, in turn, caused him to be disqualified from housing through the Housing Authority until Oct. 18, 2016.
The Huntington Police Department reported a charge against Burkhardt for Dec. 19, 2011, but failed to report that the charge had been dismissed by the State on Dc. 29, 2011, according to the suit.
Burkhardt claims Huntington also erroneously reported a charge dated Oct. 18, 2011, as drug paraphernalia rather than the accurate misdemeanor of intoxicating substance, which the Housing Authority specifically cited as its reason for determining that he was ineligible for housing
The City of Huntington negligently published false statements about Burkhardt, causing him to be denied housing resulting in economic damages, according to the suit.
Burkhardt is seeking compensatory damages with pre- and post-judgment interest. He is being represented by Scott H. Kaminski of Balgo & Kaminski LC.
The case has been assigned to Circuit Judge F. Jane Hustead.
Cabell Circuit Court case number: 13-C-444


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Malaysia is a destination that offers a variety of scenery, cultures and cuisine as well as some very competitive fixtures. It is a multi-cultural country where people of different races and religions live side by side.
Hockey, netball & football are available at all levels pretty much all year round. Cricket & rugby too are possibilities but are slightly more limited with regard to age groups and abilities. The facilities are superb and hockey in particular is played at some stunning venues.
Many schools combine a tour to Malaysia with Singapore or even a triangular tour with Sri Lanka. Others stop over on the way down to Australia or New Zealand.
The variety of the country means that a tour to Malaysia can begin in the buzzling metropolis of Kuala Lumpur with all the sights, shops and variety that you would expect from a capital city. Moving north, for example you can incorporate a stay in the tea plantations, visit an elephant sanctuary, see Orang Utans in their natural environment and visit the golden beaches of the island of Penang. Moving south you can journey through the country and end your tour in Singapore.
The possibilities are endless & you will be sure to return enthralled and inspired from a tour to this exciting & vibrant country.
MIKE PYRGOS – BRYANSTON – RUGBY TOUR TO MALAYSIA & AUSTRALIA
The pre tour preparation and attention to detail was second to none and this included getting visas for over 40 people and helping to prepare our risk assessments. The company also came to school about 6 months before our departure to answer both my questions and those of the parents. Due to circumstances beyond my control some of our boys had to pull out about 3 months before departure due to England call ups and the company took this in their stride and helped me organise replacements and all the complications that arose from this. The tour itself went like clockwork and a lot of time had gone into getting the correct fixtures for us and both the billeting and the hotels were first class. The whole trip went without a hitch and I would thoroughly recommend Living with the Lions to any school wishing to organise a tour of any sort.”
LOUISE CATCHPOLE – CLIFTON COLLEGE – HOCKEY & NETBALL TOUR TO SINGAPORE & MALAYSIA
A fantastic tour with a brilliant and supportive tour company.”


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‘Deadliest Catch’: Sig’s Health Scare, Jake’s Family Stress, And Johnathan Going Out ‘In A Blaze Of Glory’
In this 13th season of the Deadliest Catch, the captains have had some of their biggest challenges in crab fishing. Yet, none of the usual tests on the fishing boat has been as uncertain as what has been going on in their personal lives.
This season, it seems like the worry over Sig Hansen’s health has overshadowed crab fishing. But Sig has been on top of the crab from the start.
A year ago in February, the popular captain nearly died of a heart attack, and many surmised that he was going to have to quit fishing. But this season, Sig Hansen has persevered. Even though the cameras showed the stubborn and determined crabber had hallucinations on one episode, Sig still kept himself in charge of the F/V Northwestern — a decision that could be considered questionable, as the captain has to think of the safety of their crew first.
But in this episode, Sig finds himself at his doctor’s office, and it is not too pretty. On the drive over, Sig is concerned as the “doctor can give you the ‘denied’ stamp,” and Hansen could be forced to call up his daughter Mandy to sit at the helm of the family boat.
Inside the office, the doctor point blank asks Sig if he stopped smoking cigarettes. Sig sheepishly admits that he still hasn’t kicked the habit that he has been trying to stop for years.
“I’m down to about a pack.”
Does this mean that the doctor is taking away his career? No. The cardiologist believes that crab fishing is important to the captain because this is “where you feel whole, in your element.” He signed Sig off as OK to continue to fish.
Sig's future as captain may be in jeopardy. Here's an exclusive sneak at tonight's #DeadliestCatch. (Brought to you by @PrincessCruises) pic.twitter.com/qKHzZ0EWng
— Deadliest Catch (@DeadliestCatch) May 30, 2017
“If you’re doing your work and feeling good, I’m in support of that.”
This season, F/V Saga captain and former F/V Northwestern deckhand Jake Anderson has been able to fulfill his crab quota, but his worry is over medical concerns.
Recently, Jake’s wife Jenna had called him to surprise him with the news that they were going to have another baby. Jake was over the moon! But when she returned back from her sonogram, the doctor was concerned that the baby had a thick neck, and that this could be a sign that the baby has Down syndrome. The doctor ordered up a blood test to see what exactly was going on.
Jake, who has struggled with adversity throughout much of his life, admitted, “God, that’s scary,” but he calmly told his wife that they were going to deal with this together, head on. They were in this together.
“We can face whatever comes our way.”
Thankfully, this was only a scare, as the doctor contacted the couple and assured them that nothing was wrong and that the baby was healthy. This was quite a relief for the couple.
#TBT to how the Saga used to look, pretty proud of all the upgrades I’ve done. #FVSaga #DeadliestCatch pic.twitter.com/CIq6fI10R7
— Jake Anderson (@JakeVAnderson) April 27, 2017
So, what about Johnathan? He is not dealing with a medical issue, yet his life is about to completely change. Set to retire after the fall fishing season, F/V Time Bandit Captain Johnathan Hillstrand has declared, “I want to go out with pride and dignity. God bless America,” as a member of the crew raised the flag of the United States.
The patriotic crabber has been fishing for 37 years, and in the Deadliest Catch Season 13, he is riding his last wave for the Discovery Channel show, as well as for his career.
Quoting Jon Bon Jovi, he declared that he wants to end his career “in a blaze of glory.”
But retirement is still in the distance, as John is tested once again. The episode showed footage of Hillstrand skillfully maneuvering his boat through troubled waters, in order to get the F/V Time Bandit’s full tanks back to Dutch, without any dead loss.
Over the years, Captain Johnathan Hillstrand’s heart has embodied the essence of why fans love the Deadliest Catch: his Swedish family fishing traditions, how he cared for injured birds, and his speed and expertise, when, a few seasons back, he, along with the crew, helped rescue a fisherman who went overboard, saving his life. The emotional scene between the rescuer and the rescued was unparalleled. This showed how fragile their lives are, working the most dangerous job in the world.
Johnathan's going head to head with the dangerous swells of False Pass tonight. RT if you're watching #DeadliestCatch NOW on Discovery! pic.twitter.com/Bha8CLHmcL
— Deadliest Catch (@DeadliestCatch) May 31, 2017
Do you think it is necessary that Johnathan goes out in a blaze of glory? Do you think Sig should do whatever he can to quit smoking and save his life, or do you think his comment that everything has been “unicorns and rainbows” is sufficient for him to keep doing what he is doing? Please share your thoughts and opinions below!
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How to Replace Broken Fiberglass Awning Pole Sections
Fiberglass poles are commonly used in tents and caravan awnings due to the perfectly balanced strength and flexibility of the poles. Plus, they are light in weight so they help you to keep the load within manageable limits. But sometimes, these poles may get damaged with broken sections clearly visible along the fault line.
How does one repair or replace the broken fiberglass awning poles in such a situation? Let’s find out.
If the fiberglass pole is broken with shards of the material coming out from the section, then keep away from it. You would not want the sharp parts to cut your hand or leave small fragments under your skin. Trust me, it can be damn painful and with no immediate medical help around, you might have to go through a lot of suffering. It’s better to stay away from it.
Things You Will Need
- Hacksaw (small sized)
- Safety Goggles
- Gloves (for extra protection)
- Shock cord
Replacing the Broken Fiberglass Awning Pole Section
- Measure the diameter of the damaged pole and the replacement section. Both should have the same diameter or else the fit won’t be perfect.
- The entire length of the pole will not be required. Measure the length of the replacement pole that is needed and trim off the remaining section. Use the hacksaw for this.
- After the pole has been cut at the measured position, use a file to smoothen the surface. A rough surface won’t allow a proper fit to be achieved. It is important to get a clean cut without any splinters or sharp edges remaining.
- Get a shock cord and tie one end firmly. Pass the other end through the pole’s length and ensure that they are the correct way round. Once it comes out from the other end, pull the cord and make sure that it is tight.
- Adjust the tension of the cord for keeping the two pole sections together. Remember, the tension should be perfect. It should not be too tight or else it could snap. When the tension is checked and adjusted, trim off the extra shock cord length and tie the free end into a firm knot.
Important Tips to Consider
- Try to keep the lengths of the pole section as even as possible.
- Do not use a metal ferrule joiner in the middle of the fixed fiberglass awning pole.
- Mark the pole sections before cutting. This can be done by applying insulation tape or any other tape to mark the place where the pole needs to be cut. Cut gently to avoid creating a rough splintered surface.


The Army does not have a school for learning how to operate in dense urban terrain. Beyond simply training soldiers for such a complex setting, one of the reasons the Army should establish such a school is to create a laboratory for innovation. Units in an urban warfare school, trying to solve this challenging environment’s unique tactical and operational problems, could spawn a wide range of new solutions across the DOTMILPF-P spectrum (Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy).
Solutions can come in the form of integrating new technologies, developed in the Defense Department’s various research and development agencies, or they may come from combining old things in new ways or employing them in ways never imagined before. Lifehack is a term coined to define a tool or technique that makes some aspect of one’s life easier or more efficient, thus saving time, minimizing chaos, and avoiding stress. Warhacks could be the lifehacks for combat. And warhacks for urban operations would emerge from learning and experimentation at an Army urban operations school.
I wrote about one urban operations warhack in a recent article explaining how large, cloth sheets and climbing anchors fired from a grenade launcher can be used to provide emergency concealment for soldiers in urban environments. Here are three more:
Warhack #1 – Night vision goggle mount and a rifle scope
The clutter and complexity of combat operations in the urban environment creates a sort of layered battlespace from a small unit’s perspective. Alongside the tight quarters and short distances inside and between buildings there are long distances (e.g., down roadways) requiring soldiers to magnify objects frequently. Is there something in that window? Is that person carrying a weapon? Is that object on the side of the road a bomb?
Most infantry soldiers don’t carry Army-issued binoculars, for a range of reasons—they are too big or too heavy, they’re just another item to worry about losing, they awkwardly dangle around your neck when you’re dismounted, or they take up too much space when mounted. The standard M22 binoculars weigh 2.7 pounds, have seven power magnifications, and are bulky and cumbersome. They are not ergonomically suited to operating in urban combat. Furthermore, a light infantry platoon of forty soldiers only has a few binoculars to share.
Instead of binoculars, infantry soldiers routinely use their rifle scopes to magnify distant objects. The scopes are mostly the Advanced Combat Optical Gun (ACOG) sight or its replacement. the M150 Rifle Combat Optic (RCO), which weighs 16.2 ounces and provides 4x magnification. They’re light, but more importantly, the scopes are readily available; an infantry platoon has multiple ACOGs/RCOs in each squad. To get a magnified view of their surroundings soldiers point their weapon at what they want to see, including civilians and in some cases, other soldiers.
This clearly presents a tactical problem, though, potentially instigating civilians on the battlefield, possibly violating rules of engagement, and creating an unsafe degree of weapon control.
A warhack solution? Combine the AN/PVS14 Monocular Night Vision Device (MNVD) mount with a device similar to the soldier’s rifle scope.
Soldiers are used to mounting their night vision devices (the PVS14 weighs 1.2 pounds) on their helmets for night missions. Mounting a day sight won’t be unnecessarily cumbersome, then, and with about the same weight, each soldier can have 4x magnification—and more importantly, a tactically sound tool—available.
Warhack #2 – Whaling harpoon gun, winch cable, and a military vehicle
In an urban environment, the advantage is with the defender. The terrain allows a defender to easily integrate hasty obstacles with the physical terrain and manmade structures. Obstacles can include almost anything—tires, concrete barriers, vehicles, and rubble from destroyed buildings. And they can be rapidly emplaced to block the movement of US tactical vehicles.
The Army does have both doctrine and equipment for removing large obstacles, but many common practices are not useful in dense urban terrain. Clearing obstacles often makes soldiers and vehicles vulnerable to fire from enemy overwatch positions. Many of the obstacle-clearing techniques (such as large explosives) also create more obstacles by destroying nearby buildings or risk harming civilians. Soldiers also have limited concealment assets to aid their clearing of obstacles.
A warhack solution? Combine a civilian whaling gun, large grappling hook, vehicle winch cable system, and a military vehicle.
With the grappling hook at the end of a cable, the harpoon gun could launch it over the obstacle, and then, using the power of the vehicle, could pull the obstacle out of the way without exposing the vehicle or soldiers to close fire. This would also prevent or reduce the number of single-purpose vehicles like the D9 dozers that are often used in urban combat today—and the risk to them.
Warhack #3 – Infantry Fighting Vehicle weapons system, WiFi, and an Apache helmet
Buildings have a lot of dead space—areas where soldiers can’t see or can’t cover with direct fire weapons. This challenge is magnified by tall buildings often present in dense urban terrain. When infantry soldiers dismount their M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), they often lose the support of their vehicle’s weapons systems, because the gunners on those vehicles cannot see the dismounted soldiers or the enemy.
A warhack solution? Use the computer-integrated weapons systems on the Bradley with an AH-64 Apache Aviator Integrated Helmet.
The M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting vehicle is armed with a 25-millimeter M242 Bushmaster chain gun and an M240C 7.62-millimeter machine gun. Both of the Bradley’s gun systems are computer-linked to its integrated sight system.
The AH-64E Apache Aviator Integrated Helmet is a part of the Apache Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System (IHADSS) that enables Apache crews to “slave” on-board weapons to the helmet. With the helmet, the pilot can aim the helicopter’s weapons simply by looking at targets.
If dismounted soldiers could be equipped with a similar helmet, electronically connected to the weapon system of their vehicle fire support, they could maintain the powerful fire support capability of the weapon systems on the vehicle and engage targets even if they aren’t easily visible by the vehicle’s mounted crew.
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Operating in urban environments is full of uncertainty. One thing we do know, though, is that urban terrain will bring with it a number of unique challenges for forces conducting the full range of military operations. These warhacks are tactical innovations aimed specifically at addressing problems experienced by soldiers who are deployed today. An Army urban warfare school could be the laboratory where experimentation and innovation ensure our soldiers are prepared for the future.
Image credit: Pfc. Phillip Adam Turner. US Army


The Porsche 911, arguably the world's most iconic sports car is celebrating its 60th birthday in September 2023, after first appearing in 1963 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.
Showcasing an unmistakable silhouette, the Porsche 911 has evolved fittingly over the years but still pays homage to the original.
Michael Mauer, Porsche Chief Designer, has been responsible for the design for almost 20 years. In this interview, he talks about the glorious legacy of the 911, along with other interesting points.
Read the full interview here .
*Data determined in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) as required by law. You can find more information on WLTP at www.porsche.com/wltp . For Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) range and Equivalent All Electric Range (EAER) figures are determined with the battery fully charged, using a combination of both battery power and fuel.
Values are provided for comparison only. To the extent that fuel and energy consumption or CO₂ values are given as ranges, these do not relate to a single, individual car and do not constitute part of the offer. Optional features and accessories can change relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics which may result in a change in fuel or energy consumption and CO₂ values. Vehicle loading, topography, weather and traffic conditions, as well as individual driving styles, can all affect the actual fuel consumption, energy consumption, electrical range, and CO₂ emissions of a car.
** Important information about the all-electric Porsche models can be found here


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Microsoft closes US$69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
Xbox maker Microsoft closed its US$69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard on Friday, swelling its heft in the video-gaming market with best-selling titles including "Call of Duty" to better compete with industry leader Sony.
Britain finally cleared Microsoft's acquisition of Activision earlier in the day after it forced the Xbox owner to sell the streaming rights to address its competition concerns.
The deal was blocked in April by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) which said it could give the US computing giant a stranglehold over the nascent cloud gaming market.
But the regulator ripped up its play book by reopening the case after Microsoft agreed to sell the streaming rights to Activision's games to Ubisoft Entertainment, with remedies to ensure the terms were enforceable.
The deal was the biggest test of the CMA's global power to take on the tech giants since Britain left the European Union.
It said "sticking to its guns" in the face of criticism from the merging companies had delivered an outcome that was better for competition, consumers and economic growth.
The CMA said Microsoft's concession on streaming was a "gamechanger", adding that it was the only competition agency globally to have delivered this outcome.
"The new deal will stop Microsoft from locking up competition in cloud gaming as this market takes off, preserving competitive prices and services for UK cloud gaming customers," it said in a statement.
Microsoft announced the deal in early 2022, aiming to boost its growth in console, mobile, PC, and cloud gaming to compete with the likes of Tencent as well as PlayStation-owner Sony.
The US Federal Trade Commission opposed the deal but after failing to stop it, the CMA was left standing alone.
The FTC is fighting on, but Microsoft has said it will not stop it closing the deal.
The European Commision gave the green light in May when it accepted Microsoft's commitments to license Activision's games like "Overwatch" and "World of Warcraft" to other platforms.
'Stuck to our guns'
The CMA's block in April drew fury from the merging parties, with Microsoft saying that Britain was closed for business.
The British government only offered limited support to the CMA, with the Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt saying that while he did not want to undermine its independence, regulators also needed to focus on encouraging investment.
CMA Chief Executive Sarah Cardell said the regulator had "delivered a clear message to Microsoft that the deal would be blocked unless they comprehensively addressed our concerns and we stuck to our guns on that."
She said the CMA took its decisions "free from political influence" and it would not be "swayed by corporate lobbying".
"Businesses and their advisers should be in no doubt that the tactics employed by Microsoft are no way to engage with the CMA," she said.
"Microsoft had the chance to restructure during our initial investigation but instead continued to insist on a package of measures that we told them simply wouldn't work."
Quilter Cheviot equity analyst Ben Barringer said the CMA would see it as a victory, but it would need to be careful not to over-regulate the tech sector.
"There are fears the UK is a bad place to do business and the tech industry in particular will be watching its moves closely," he said.
Microsoft said it was "grateful for the CMA's thorough review and decision".
"We have now crossed the final regulatory hurdle to close this acquisition, which we believe will benefit players and the gaming industry worldwide," Vice Chair and President Brad Smith said.
Activision Blizzard said: "The CMA's official approval is great news for our future with Microsoft, and we look forward to becoming part of the Xbox Team."
The European Commission said the new commitments given by Microsoft to the CMA did not interfere with its EU commitments.

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By Ese Awhotu
Senator representing APC Kano South in the Senate, Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya has called on the leadership of the National Assembly to as a matter of urgency institute a proper investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the kidnap of nine children from Kano State allegedly found in Anambra State last week.
In a motion on the floor of Senate, “Empowering the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTlP) to Address the Scourge of Kidnapping and Human Trafficking,” Senator Gaya urged the Senate to engage all security agencies in the country to get to root of this kidnap and many others in the country to bring the perpetrators and sponsors to book.
He said that the reason behind the motion is to stop this ugly trend of kidnapping in the Nigeria as it is portraying the country in bad light before comity of nations.
He enjoined parents to be security conscious and urged security agencies to intensify effort to make the country safe for the citizens particularly children who are the leaders of tomorrow.
The former Kano State governor used the opportunity to thank Nigerians and call on them to continue to pray for the country adding that Nigeria will come out stronger from the security challenges facing the nation.

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Tbong Khmum (FN), Dec. 24 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen advised governor of Tbong Khmum province to put all efforts to prevent the Cambodia-Vietnam “Da Market” from bankruptcy; otherwise, his governorship will be terminated.
The premier addressed at the inauguration of Da Market in Tbong Khmum province on Tuesday morning, which he co-chaired with Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam Trinh Dinh Dung.
“This is the first model market. If it fails, other markets in the plan will not be made possible, so the governor must put efforts or else lose the office,” the premier warned.
The two-hectare Cambodia-Vietnam border market is located in Tbong Khmum Special Economic Zone, Memot district, approximately 300 meters from the border. The site is a former battlefield where Comrade Hun Sen fought 20 times in 1971.
The market began its construction in 2018 with USD 2 million fund by the Vietnamese Government.
Cambodia-Vietnam bilateral trade reached USD 4.7 billion in 2018, increased by 24 percent compared to 2017. During the first six months of 2019, the trade reached USD 2.7 billion. The two countries aim to reach USD 5 billion per annum.


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Tuesday, October 28, 2003
"The Slog": Paying the priceless price on a time-payment plan
Flypaper theory or not, the odds that we will indeed kill or capture all the terrorists are essentially zero. It is not now, nor has it ever been, realistic to expect that on the last day that the last American soldier leaves Iraq, Baghdad will resemble Des Moines, Iowa, in all significant respects.
If our security efforts in Iraq are smart and aggressive and keep constant pressure on the bad guys, there will be attrition, and there will be major successes, and the bad guys will pay a continual price. They're willing to do that, of course, and in fact they define their success that way in large measure — thus leading to the best and most profound one-liner of the War on Terror, from the American Marine who said: "It's the perfect war: they want to die, and we want to kill them." The security efforts we make are definitely worth making. But if all we were doing in Iraq was providing security, and if our success were defined as making the place fully secure, then our mission would be absolutely hopeless.
Fortunately, however, that is not the goal. We're not trying to remake Iraq into Iowa, or even into California. We're just trying to make a free, democratic Iraq. Nobody really knows what it will look like or what it will be. It's a fair guess that it might look a little like India, a little like Israel, possibly a little wobbly like Argentina — and maybe even a little like Des Moines (but more likely a little like Los Angeles or Las Vegas). It'll be up to them to decide.
We have paid, and will pay, many billions of dollars to help achieve that goal. That's not chump change, although viewed in comparison to our national economy, or even in comparison to the effects that 9/11 have had on our national economy, it's not that huge either. We'll spend that money over time; we couldn't just show up in February and open up our national wallet and say, "Okay, here, we're ready to buy now ... One 'free, independent Iraq to go, please, sir — and easy on the AK-47 sauce."
But that's the small price. Of the large price, the priceless price, we frankly expected to pay more up front. The right-up-front part of the priceless price turned out to be smaller than we figured, vastly less than we'd feared, because our dickerers were so very capable and creative and brave. But despite the front-end loading, the priceless price for a free, independent Iraq — the price paid in the blood and lives of American soldiers, and in the blood and lives of the innocents from Iraq, America, and elsewhere who the bad guys pick as softer targets — is also necessarily a payment over time.
There are no refunds of the priceless price. The priceless price is never a loan and always a grant.
It is altogether likely that during every year, every month, and every week that American troops are in Iraq, some few of them will leave horizontally, inside a flag-draped coffin inside the belly of an Air Force transport plane bound for Dover AFB. "Success" will be if the last of them leave behind a free, independent Iraq; "failure" will be if the last of them leave behind something that collapses back into anarchy and fascist totalitarianism (either Islamic or secular).
And it's a a dicey deal at best. There are no guarantees that what we are purchasing for the Iraqi people — purchasing over time with the blood of both American soldiers and the bad-guys' collateral targets — is something the Iraqi people will be able to keep. In fact, there will likely be heated arguments (among Americans, among Iraqis, and between the two) regarding when Iraq "free and independent enough" to justify our leaving, and the act of our leaving will undoubtedly have both salutory and destabilizing effects. Yet at some point we'll have to say, "Enough. It's time to leave, we've done our best in giving you tools and a head start and some forward momentum into the Twenty-First Century." We'll be gambling that we're right, but there's no way to avoid that altogether, and no way to minimize the risks other than by actually doing our best before we leave.
Even in the best-case scenario, there will still be some damned fool teenager with an RPG or an AK-47 or a car-trunk full of explosives — probably not even an Iraqi, but someone from a place still without much hope — who's been brainwashed to believe that he'll become immortal by killing an American soldier. Or a Red Cross aid worker or even a Reuters reporter. And there will be yet another "incident" in Baghdad of the sort we tend, thankfully (and a little ashamedly), to associate more with Tel Aviv than with Des Moines. It will be tragic. But if the Iraq we're leaving behind us is free and independent (even if not terror- or crime-free), it won't spoil or negate our victory; perversely, it will confirm it.
If you expect the body-count meter to ever stop turning over while we're still giving the vast majority of Iraqis (a/k/a "the good-guys") the tools they need to keep a free and independent Iraq when we're gone, then you're defining victory the wrong way, friend and neighbor. We don't know yet how many more lives, and how many more lesser but still horrifying injuries (arms and legs blown off, for instance), we'll have to pay while we're there doing what has to be done to get to an Iraq that has a chance to stay free and independent.
And neither the end result nor the price we'll end up paying en route there are at all inevitable. But two things are clear:
- Being stupid along the way means we get slower results and pay more in both mere dollars and in the priceless price.
- Quitting and running now means we forfeit all we've paid to date.
It's the recognition of those facts — of the fact that we have to keep asking ourselves continuously "Is this working? Can we do better? Are we being bold and creative or are we just going through the motions in a sort of 'UN aid to wartorn nations' way (viz the UN's Palestinian refugee camps dating back to 1946) — which prompted SecDef Rumsfeld to write his now-famous "long, hard slog" memo. God bless him, he's aware that we are still negotiating the priceless price on a daily basis as part of the overall contours of the deal. Asking and re-asking those questions will end up keeping more American blood inside of live Americans, instead of soaking into the Iraqi dirt, than otherwise. But not all of it; never all of it.
So there will be ample bad news on the way to victory. Be reconciled to it. Resist the temptation to hold your breath waiting for CNN to declare, "Iraq is at peace, all the terrorists have surrendered, and we have finally won!" Because that's never going to happen — not even in the best-case scenario, not even when the last American soldier leaves free and independent Iraq. Don't let some moron trying to eek out a slightly better Nielsen rating than his competitor at the next network over blind you to the appropriate measure of our success, or the timetable it will require.
This — like the fight my father's generation (what Brokaw calls "the Greatest Generation") fought in the 1940s — is a worthy fight for the descendents of the founders of our country. What we are fighting to create in Iraq may be every bit as world-changing and influential outside its own literal borders as what the makers of the American revolution made in the 1770s.
Slog on, America. Slog on.
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THE ISLAND PRESIDENT tells the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting a problem greater than any other world leader has ever faced - the literal survival of his country and everyone in it. Nasheed brought democracy to the Maldives after thirty years of despotic rule but he is now faced with an even greater challenge: as one of the most low-lying countries in the world, a rise of three feet in sea level would submerge the 1200 islands of the Maldives and make them uninhabitable. A classic David and Goliath tale, THE ISLAND PRESIDENT captures Nasheed's battle to stop and reverse global warming, culminating in his trip to the Copenhagen Climate Sumitt in 2009 where the film provides a rare and unprecedented glimpse at Nasheed's electrifying and passionate behind the scenes exchanges with the heads of state attending this top-level global assembly. A film about one man's mission to save his nation and perhaps the planet, THE ISLAND PRESIDENT is a riveting, uplifting story that is impossible to take your eye off of.
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Fresh: The hope that infuses this movie makes it all the more upsetting to walk out of the theater and contemplate a looming disaster that the world's leaders seem unable to prevent.
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Fresh: A portrait of defiant optimism as a last-chance means of survival, Jon Shenk's The Island President offers not only a Mandela-like tale of political heroism but a much-needed perspective on climate change.
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I’m often asked by clients and my lovely readers for recommendations of books, blogs and websites around Confidence and Positivity.
So this week I’ve pulled together a few favourites. They’re a mixture of subjects and some I’ve just put in for fun. I hope you enjoy them too.
Self Compassion by Kirsten Neff – She’s the leading writer and researcher on self-compassion and this book is helpful if you’re very self-critical
Playing Big by Tara Mohr – Is all about not holding yourself back and how you can achieve your own brilliance in life
Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman – A really interesting read about the bias women encounter in their careers and how to boost your confidence to achieve career success
One Thought Changes Everything by Mara Gleason – This book talks about the way the mind works and introduces you to a new understanding of thought that makes life easier
Confidence Coaching For Women – Obviously, my blogs have to come top of the list!!
Positively Present – Danni DiPirro writes a blog about her experiences of living and positively and in the present and also shares other resources in her weekly email
Body Confidence Blog – Judi Craddock is a coach and blogger on the subject of body confidence
The Muse – Lot’s of great information if you want to change career or develop your career
Meetup – A great place to meet new friends, attend talks, events and have fun!
Ted.com – the home of the famous TED talks. You can listen to talks on any subject you want. I particularly like this one by one of my favourite guru’s Brene Brown
Do let me know how if you find them interesting. You can contact me here
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ASTM D6272 Flexural Properties of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
ASTM D6272 is a test method for the determinations of flexural properties for unreinforced and reinforced plastics. These materials include high-modulus composites and electrical insulating materials. This flexure test requires a 4 point fixture where the bottom span is set by the span-to-depth of 16:1 ratio, and the top is set at two points equally distant from the center line. The Instron® 4 point flexure fixture is fully compliant with the fixture requirements.
Two test procedures, Procedure A and B are used depending on the material properties. Procedure A is used for brittle materials that break at low deflections. Procedure B is used for flexible, more ductile materials that undergo large deflections. The specimen is deflected until break or until a strain of 5% is reached, whichever occurs first. To accurately measure the deflection, a calibrated device is required that meets the ASTM E83 Class C deflection measuring standard.
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- Repeatability of calculations – When setting up the test, having an adequate preload is highly recommended to ensure accurate and consistent strain measurements. The amount of force applied to the specimen prior to starting the test directly impacts the repeatability of calculations, such as flexural modulus. Alternatively, slack correction can be used to ensure that the calculations are performed on the appropriate section of the testing data.
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The number of people claiming benefits in Buchan continues to rise, going against the grain with the trend seen across the country.
In February 2016, 1110 people claimed benefits in the region, which is up 73% on the number in the corresponding month last year; in February 2015, there were 470 benefit claimants.
Aberdeenshire as a whole fared even worse as the increase is at 88%, with 2285 claiming benefits compared to 1215 the previous year.
The amount of claimants in Aberdeenshire has been steadily increasing over past year, with the downturn in the oil and gas sector blamed as a key component in the problem.
The number is ‘bucking the trend’ with the rest of the country; there are over 2000 less claimants than there was in the previous month.
Alan Kane, operations manager for JobCentre Plus said: “The numbers are linked to the oil and gas decline, and some job losses are linked to services to the oil industry that are suffering as a result.”
He highlighted that the JobCentre have held seminars with people in Peterhead and Fraserburgh who have lost their job in the oil industry recently with an aim to finding them suitable work in a similar industry.
“It is something we can help them with and not just topping up qualifications,” Mr Kane said.
He added that people out of work should use the facilities available to them through the JobCentre, as the advisors are there to “get people back to work”.
Talking about the overall Scottish figures, employment minister Priti Patel said: “With unemployment now standing at half the Eurozone average, it’s clear that we are delivering on our promise .”


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“Delayed testing of those exposed to risk can cause terrible situation like that of America and Europe. ‘Level 3’ social distancing is unavoidable if we cannot control it now.”
Reporter Woo Young-tak 2020-08-18 17:29:51
Amid the explosion of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) centering around Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, the disinfection authorities warned that the current spreading power of COVID-19 virus in the areas surrounding Seoul is six times greater than that of the virus that spread last February to March, when the large-scale spread of the virus came from the Shincheonji Church in Daegu.
Joon-wook Kwon, the deputy head of the Central Defense Countermeasures Headquarters, said at a regular briefing held at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the 18th, “We believe it is a much bigger crisis now than when the Shincheonji cluster cases broke out in February and March.” He said, “If by chance the disinfection cooperation is delayed that diagnostic testing also becomes delayed for those who have been exposed to the risks of infection and suspected cases, we may face a terrible situation like that of countries in Europe and in the Americas. We are at the crossroad of falling into such a crisis.”
Deputy Manager Kwon added, “This epidemic in the Seoul area is highly likely to be the GH type, which has a higher transmission power of the virus than that of the Shincheonji epidemic.” The GH group is a virus that spread in the US and Europe. In South Korea, most of this type of virus has been found after the Itaewon club outbreak in early May. Deputy Manager Kwon explained, “In the case of the GH type, it has been confirmed that the spreading power is up to 9.6 times higher than that of the previous type, and it is six times higher on average.”
In the Seoul metropolitan area, which is the most densely populated part in Korea, cluster cases were found centering around elderly groups who are vulnerable to the virus, which alarms the disinfection authorities. Kwak Jin, the head of the Patient Management Team at the KCDC, said at a regular briefing, “26.2% of confirmed cases related to Sarang Jeil Church are in their 60s. 10.1% are in their 70s, 1.5% in their 80s; 38% are in their 60s or older.”
Deputy Manager Kwon said, “If we do not stop the spread of Seoul and Gyeonggi regions this week, the normal daily life in the Seoul area, as well as the entire country, can come to a halt. Safety of the elderly and the poor can be jeopardized.” He also added, “If we do not control and suppress the spread at this level now, we cannot avoid escalating social distancing to level 3, which can be detrimental to huge problems in the society and economy at the national level, let alone impacting every citizen’s life activities and livelihood.”
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