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Investigators who charged 20 people in a stock fraud scheme yesterday outlined a plot that seemed straight out of Hollywood, alleging that the 20 had worked with the Gambino crime family to bilk thousands of investors out of more than $50 million, fraudulently selling stocks at inflated prices and threatening anyone who wanted out.
The charges are part of a three-year federal and state investigation of First United Equities Corporation, Lexington Capital and AGS Financial Group, all of which are accused of being fronts for the Gambinos and of strong-arming investors into buying and holding stocks that were essentially ''worthless paper,'' the authorities said. F.B.I. agents arrested former brokers and managers of the firms yesterday in New York, New Jersey, Florida and California.
Two of the principals, Hunter Adams, 33, of Atlantic Beach, N.Y., and Michael Reiter, 31, of Merrick, N.Y., are known Gambino associates who actually managed the brokerage houses, said Loretta E. Lynch, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
The other major participants, she said, are Gregg Adams, 26, of Manhattan; Jason Cohen, 48, of Albertson, N.Y.; Robert Mangiarano, 27, of La Jolla, Calif.; and Jonathan D. Winston, 35, of Locust Valley, N.Y. They face charges of stock fraud and manipulation, wire and mail fraud and money laundering.
''What we see today is life imitating art, a combination of 'The Sopranos' and 'Boiler Room,' '' New York Attorney General Eliot L. Spitzer said, referring to the HBO series and a Hollywood movie about a corrupt brokerage firm. ''Only this isn't TV, this isn't Hollywood.''
Ms. Lynch said thousands of victims across the country had been identified, from retirees and business executives to investment advisers. At least two people lost $1.2 million in just 12 months of trading, she said. Scores of others invested tens of thousands of dollars, money that she said could be difficult to recover because much of it was laundered through international accounts. Some of the victims were described as well-known figures ''who should have known better,'' but the authorities would not elaborate.
Under the scheme, which operated from February 1994 to March 1998, investors would receive a ''cold call'' from a broker promoting four companies: Ashton Technology Group Inc., a software firm; IRT Industries Inc., a casino boat off the coast of South America; and two others, EquiMed Inc. and National Medical Financial Corporation, whose lines of work remained unclear.
While promising victims that they would eventually be allowed to buy shares of more lucrative companies, the brokers -- some unregistered -- pressured consumers into buying large numbers of shares while the prices were low, the authorities said. They would then drive up the value by pressuring investors and overstating the companies' prospects, and demand that consumers hold on to the stocks. ''They went so far as to actually refuse to execute orders to sell stocks if customers would try and realize their profits, and threatening other investors with physical harm if they took steps that might drive the stock price down,'' Ms. Lynch said. While shares remained high, she said, brokers would sell their own shares in the companies at huge profits.
Mr. Spitzer called the scheme an indication of the Mafia's efforts to expand. ''We have seen over the years the migration of organized crime from areas where for years we prosecuted them -- loan-sharking, drugs, prostitution,'' he said. ''Now we are increasingly seeing organized crime's tentacles in Wall Street, in health care. ''
While the brokerage firms are no longer in business, Ms. Lynch would not say whether the companies, which continue to be traded, were being investigated for links to the Mafia.
But there was a message to investors. ''When the individual at the other end of the phone is unknown and is recommending a stock,'' Mr. Spitzer said, ''hang up the phone.''


[mythtv-users] ACPI sleep problems
greg at gregandeva.net
Tue Sep 20 18:11:19 UTC 2005
On Tue, 2005-09-20 at 18:43 +0100, Steve Hill wrote:
> Something I read suggested putting "acpi_sleep=s3_bios" on the kernel
> commandline (i.e. in grub or lilo) to fix graphics problems on resume (it
> aparantly makes the BIOS re-POST the video card on resume).
Fascinating. I tried this, and it makes things even worse. Now the
laptop wakes up and hangs instantly; even the power button doesn't do a
controlled shutdown as it did without this option, and not even the
partial X screen is redrawn. I guess this tells me the problem is
associated with my graphics card. Maybe that will be of some help when I
learn more about how this works.
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The legendary British reggae band UB40 is coming to town. … One of them is, anyway. Bands go through changes over the years, but UB40 is a unique case: There are now two entirely different versions on the road, both claiming rights to the name. And both are touring America at this moment.
The version that plays the Pavilion tonight, on a double bill with fellow reggae hitmaker Shaggy, includes three of UB40’s eight original members: lead singer Ali Campbell, co-frontman and rap specialist Astro and keyboardist Mickey Virtue. Meanwhile the other five originals are touring with their own version of UB40. But in Campbell’s view, the other guys are strictly pretenders.
“We’re the band with the original singers — the other band is being fronted by people who’ve never had any hits. They’re the dark side as I call it, the tribute band. And we’ve been getting complaints from people who see them expecting to see me and Astro.”
Since the name UB40 came from the British unemployment form, the government owns it and neither band can claim the legal rights. “I left the old band because I didn’t trust the management, and Mickey and Astro left for the same reasons,” Campbell said. Those managers are now out of the picture, but the two factions aren’t about to reunite.
“I think I have the hottest reggae band in the world at this moment. And the other band’s out there destroying the legacy of our band, my band, the band we started all those years ago. We are trying to rescue it.”
Only trouble is that the “dark side” band is led by Ali’s brother, Robin Campbell — and a third brother, Duncan Campbell, has stepped in to take Ali’s place fronting that band.
“Yeah, that’s true,” Ali said. “But you have to remember that we were always a band of brothers. And I’m with my other brothers now.”
In any case, you can expect a hit-filled show from Ali’s band — and yes, that includes “Red Red Wine,” the Neil Diamond song that was their U.S. breakthrough hit in 1983. At the time it was a departure for the band, which had done mainly harder political songs; and it spawned a series of cover tunes that were major US hits (including their second No. 1, Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love With You”).
“ ‘Red Red Wine’ made some people think we were a covers band or a pop band, but that was just one project that did fairly well. We had three covers albums and 24 that were self-penned. We do a show of hits, so they’re getting the pop stuff. But we also do some dub, and some things that might be considered heavier.”
Last year, UB40 made the news for a nonmusical reason: During Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings, it came out that Kavanaugh got into a bar fight in his college days, after seeing a UB40 concert and mistaking a patron for the frontman. “I just laughed when I heard that,” Campbell said. “Obviously, you don’t do a show and then go across the street and have a drink at a bar. So I don’t know where in his strange little mind that came from.”
UB40 with Shaggy at Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion, Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$95 at the door.

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UP: Gun owners. The state's new concealed carry law went into effect Tuesday, allowing residents to get a permit to carry a concealed weapon. State Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen gets the first permit. The state also approves carrying concealed weapons in legislative sessions at the Capitol. Because you never know when you might need to shoot your way out of there.
DOWN: Free speech rights. Although guns are now allowed inside legislative sessions, signs and cameras are forbidden. On Tuesday, 18 people were arrested, some for using their phones to film others being arrested. See Judith Davidoff and Kristian Knutsen's report on TheDailyPage.com.


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In a market where even the venerated John Lewis Partnership can’t turn a profit, who would want to be a retail landlord?
All the CVAs, profit warnings and insolvencies this year make for grim reading and some landlords will undoubtedly struggle to fill the empty shops left by the likes of House of Fraser, New Look and Toys R Us.
To make matters worse, landlords are also coming under fire for contributing to the woes facing the high street. JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin makes some valid points about the crippling effects of upward-only and open-market rent reviews.
But there may be light at the end of the tunnel for beleaguered retail investors. The latest IPF Consensus Forecasts report predicts that retail parks will deliver the best total returns of all traditional commercial property subsectors in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
In the face of all the bad news about the retail sector, the main reason many of the industry’s biggest fund managers and advisers are so upbeat about retail parks is the attractive yields on offer. The gap between retail park yields and industrial yields has now become so wide that retail parks look pretty good value.
As we reveal this week, M7 Real Estate is under offer to buy a retail park portfolio at a yield of around 7.15%. By contrast, Knight Frank Investment Management is under offer to buy a multi-let industrial estate at a yield of just 4.3%.
With those sorts of yields, investors have to make pretty optimistic assumptions about industrial rents and equally pessimistic assumptions about retail park rents to continue favouring industrial. As a source close to the M7 deal says, “at the end of the day it is the same tenants as in industrial but at a higher yield”.
Good reasons to invest
There are other good reasons to invest in retail parks. They tend to be home to a lot of bulky-goods retailers that are less vulnerable to the threat of ecommerce than others. They are also particularly well suited to click & collect and could even be used by retailers as last-mile logistics hubs.
Find out more - Bad press fails to dampen out-of-town retail outlook
The same cannot be said of shopping centres, which are currently the ugly ducklings of property investment. However, savvy investors may still be able to pick up a bargain. One great plus-point for shopping centres is that they are in town-centre locations where there are typically plenty of development opportunities.
Lone Star, which is considering selling the remaining assets in its Tiger portfolio, recently struck a deal with NewRiver to sell Grays Shopping Centre and an office next to it in Essex, where plans have been drawn up for a hotel, flats, a gym and a supermarket.
All that development has the potential to add significant value and while NewRiver works up its plans, it can look forward to some healthy income returns. The yield on the shopping centre is 9.4%.
Some shopping centres may look like ugly ducklings but with the right plan they could mature into beautiful swans.

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- The shortest nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg is 8683 km on Lufthansa, South African.
- There are 2 nonstop flights on route from Frankfurt to Johannesburg every day.
- The smallest aircraft operated by Ethiopian flying between Frankfurt and Johannesburg is a 32S with 124 seats.
- The shortest flight between Frankfurt and Johannesburg on Iberia is 9518 km.
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When public officials block commenters from their social media pages, are they acting “under color of” state law for purposes of 42 U.S.C. § 1983? Yesterday, October 31, 2023, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases, Lindke v. Freed and O’Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier, asking the Court to resolve a circuit split on this issue. The United States filed briefs as amicus curiae and participated in oral argument on behalf of the government officials in both cases.
On September 7 the District of Columbia Court of Appeals reached an important issue about the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act that it had reserved a few months earlier.1 In Banks v. Hoffman,2 the Court held “the discovery-limiting aspects of the D.C. Anti-SLAPP Act’s special-motion-to-dismiss procedure conflict with FRCP 56” and were therefore invalid as an effort to alter the requirement of D.C. Code § 11-946, that the Superior Court “conduct its business according to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure … unless it prescribes or adopts rules which modify those Rules."3 The Home Rule Act provides that “[t]he Council shall have no authority to . . . [e]nact any act, resolution, or rule with respect to any provision of Title 11 (relating to organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia Courts).” Because the Superior Court had not adopted a rule with the approval of the Court of Appeals that modifies Fed. R. Civ. P. 56, the Court invalidated the discovery limitations in the Anti-SLAPP Act.
Zuckerman Spaeder partner John J. Connolly posted an article called The Conscious Uncoupling of the Maryland and Federal Constitutions.
For more than 100 years, scores of Maryland decisions have suggested that state constitutional rights should be interpreted “in pari materia” with comparable rights in the U.S. Constitution. Although the rule has never been absolute, recent decisions suggest its force may be waning. This article looks at the recent decisions and discusses whether they represent a new direction for Maryland constitutional law.
On August 23, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) finalized new rules and amendments under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act”) to enhance the regulation of private fund advisers. According to the SEC, these new rules are intended to increase transparency, competition, and efficiency in the private funds sector.
White collar defense attorneys typically advocate on behalf of corporations and executives in the worlds of business and finance. It may not seem natural, then, to suggest that white collar lawyers would do well to pay attention to case law emerging in cases worlds away from the white collar realm: prosecutions of participants in the riot at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. But they should. Though the facts of these cases are far afield from typical white collar fare, many of them raise the issue of what it means to act “corruptly”—a mens rea question that applies to a broad range of white collar offenses.
In the wake of this decade’s initial redistricting cycle, judicial elections in several states have prompted courts in those states to reconsider their previous decisions on U.S. House district boundaries and composition. As a result, the nation is in a period of exceptional uncertainty about districting maps, with profound implications for congressional makeup and control.
In an increasingly digital world, financial firms need to be mindful of the variety of electronic communication channels that their employees use for work. Even where firms require employees to use firm-managed email networks to communicate electronically about business matters, employees may also use unapproved, or “off-channel,” messaging platforms, such as iMessage and WhatsApp, to communicate with each other or their clients. This development presents a host of risks for financial firms that do not maintain records of these communications or enforce policies designed to crack down on this practice.
The rise of artificial intelligence (“AI”) poses novel questions about whether internet technology companies will face liability for misinformation on their platforms. Internet companies have long been shielded from liability by Section 230, passed as part of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which states that “[n]o provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.” 47 U.S.C.§ 230(c)(1). “In general, this section protects websites from liability for material posted on the website by someone else.”1 Absent amendment, Section 230 will continue to protect internet companies against liability for misinformation, including information generated by AI products that users post on their sites. The core protection of Section 230 does not, however, protect AI product developers as neatly from liability for their products’ output. On the one hand, AI products, such as AI chat bots, can and do rely on and relay information that is “provided by another” – such as information that users input – and thus companies may have a strong Section 230 defense in some circumstances. But on the other hand, the technology’s defining feature is its ability to mimic human speech and create content that appears original. This tension leaves the extent of Section 230’s liability protections for AI product developers unclear.
On Friday, June 16, 2023, I (sort of) lost my bet that the Supreme Court would follow the path charted in Borzilleri v. Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, 24 F.4th 32 (1st Cir. 2022) to determine the government’s False Claims Act (FCA) dismissal authority. See previous blog post. Last fall I predicted that the Supreme Court would confirm the government possesses essentially unfettered discretion to dismiss an FCA case over a relator’s objection, subject to constitutional constraints.
Federal prosecutors will now be cabined in their ability to use aggravated identity theft charges to pressure defendants to plead guilty to other offenses in exchange for avoiding the two-year mandatory minimum, mandatory consecutive sentence that an aggravated identity theft conviction carries.
David Dubin was convicted of healthcare fraud for overbilling Medicaid for psychological testing by overstating the qualifications of the employee who performed the testing and lying about when the testing took place. Mr. Dubin’s fraudulent billing included patients’ Medicaid numbers, which are a means of identification.1
As the regulatory and business environments in which our clients operate grow increasingly complex, we identify and offer perspectives on significant legal developments affecting businesses, organizations, and individuals. Each post aims to address timely issues and trends by evaluating impactful decisions, sharing observations of key enforcement changes, or distilling best practices drawn from experience. InsightZS also features personal interest pieces about the impact of our legal work in our communities and about associate life at Zuckerman Spaeder.
Information provided on InsightZS should not be considered legal advice and expressed views are those of the authors alone. Readers should seek specific legal guidance before acting in any particular circumstance.


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Tell us about you and how you got started in the industry?
I’m a producer and director. Mostly TV, but also lots of digital. I’m lucky – I’ve worked on everything from the MTV Awards to commercials for the F1, intriguing long form for Brisbane Tourism, and Co-Creating the ABC’s “Tonightly” comedy show (the one with Tom Ballard that made the front pages of the old media a few times).
Even better, I now get to work with a group of like-minded clever people at Production Group. We’re television-trained producers & adland creatives who genuinely treasure making complex fun stuff happen. We pull in great people, and do it for the audience: we want to move them.
I actually got my big break coming up with a way to make a bath filled with ping-pong balls explode while rockstar Tex Perkins sat inside.
A friend’s girlfriend at the time had secured a giant studio at Fox Studios in Sydney to make a short film, and I put my hand up. I was a bit useless at the start, except for this one scene where hundreds of ping-pong balls had to spontaneously fly out of a bath occupied by Harry the Hunchback. Super hard to do in special effects at the time, super easy to do with a bit of spandex and some hot-gluing.
Best campaign you’ve worked on?
The Formula One campaign we made a few years ago. No question. My boss Grant Anderson got us remarkable access to the track in Melbourne, and we had the opportunity to shoot anything we wanted. It was a beautiful piece about more than just cars going fast. Lots of heart.
While I’ve got you, though, animals! Oh gawd I love working with animals. They’re total maniacs every time, and you’ve got to have incredible patience: a recent one for RSPCA we did needed 18 different animals do exactly what we wanted in a single tracking shot. All it needed was a client and agency gradually breathing shallower, and the best stedi-cam operator in the business. Takes 1-30? Nightmare. Take 31? Boom. Keeper. Absurd fun.
How has production changed in the last 3-5 years and what do you predict the next 2 years will see in this space?
The need for great story hasn’t changed at all. In fact, if anything attention-grabbing characters and clever creative are more important than ever – audiences don’t have to watch anything: we need to fight to earn their attention: Great writing, captivating visuals.
What has changed is production has gotten faster, a little leaner, and a little more adventurous. The technology available for crews and creative teams to exploit has become so agile that we can execute incredibly complicated ideas in previously unimaginable ways, and relatively cheaply. I’m thinking more than “put a go pro on it” sort of production.
What is branded content and how can companies incorporate this into their marketing strategy?
Branded content for me is reflecting the values and character of a product. The best example going around is the British advertiser John Lewis – they’re more than ads, they’re amazing sharable films.
It all comes back to the classic Hero-Hub-Hygiene model of engagement, and thinking about your audience as the most critical part: give them something they want to watch, then key information, then finally make sure you stay in mind. It’s a pyramid, with brand-reflecting content right at the top.
How should brands approach storytelling?
It’s a great question: it needs to be honest, thoughtful, and don’t over do it: audiences can smell a sales pitch a mile away. To me it’s always about being unique, accessible, and genuine.
What comes first – the creative or the channel?
Sorry to be contrary, but I think the audience – who do you want to talk to? How are they used to being told stories? Great, so talk to ‘em there!
Does any particular channel work better than others for particular brands, and why?
Absolutely – but it always comes back to audience and how they love to enjoy their images, videos, stories: I always believe you need to think of them first, where they’re watching, and then craft your story to entertain and educate – unexpected joy in the medium and channel they’re familiar with: that’s the ticket.
Broad is broad, and that’s perfect sometimes, but I’d never recommend a TV ad campaign for a small tech brand, for instance – that sort of brand feels like something better suited to an engaging content piece sitting around the terrific YouTube series That Startup Show, or sitting across the feeds from a tech platform – and each of these needs their own thoughtful creative execution.
What are your thoughts on IGTV?
I’ve spent years of my life getting cranky at my family and friends for filming and snapping with their phone in portrait mode. Turns out I’m 100% wrong. IGTV proves that you have to think about your audience first – they don’t want to turn the screen, why should we make them?
One of the great things IGTV can do is bond an audience to an individual – the format allows you to frame a character perfectly: love that connection you can make between your star and your audience.
What are your must listen to podcasts?
- Team Effort (mostly great chat about Ash Williams’ bizarre life with Lachy Hulme, Ed Kavalee and Tony Martin)
- Pod Save America (American Democratic Politics)
- Start Up (Business entrepreneurs)
- Free to A Good Home (comedian Ben Jenkins and Michael Hing comb through online classifieds)
Advice to anyone wanting to get into production as a career?
Get out there and make stuff! Go to comedy clubs, local plays, make friends, tell stories, make stuff! There were 6 films at Sundance last year made on iPhones. Claudia Pickering made her first movie, Frisky, for $5000. It doesn’t make itself!
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When it comes to consolidating enterprise applications, it turns out the biggest impediments to change are the business users themselves.
According to a new study of 206 IT decision makers in the U.S. from Forrester Consulting that was commissioned on behalf of Hewlett-Packard, the two major reasons that many IT organizations cite for their failure to consolidate existing applications are the fact that business users insist that they keep the older applications, followed closely by the fact that many of them are too busy developing new applications to spend the time needed to eliminate old ones. (Be sure to read our Mike Vizard’s full post on the study.)
This inability to retire obsolete applications not only increases costs — the study finds that supporting all those legacy applications drains IT productivity. In addition, all those legacy application require outdated IT infrastructure that is usually more expensive to maintain and run.
The good news is that the study finds that structured approaches to software development lifecycle (SDLC) are taking hold. But unless IT organizations can have a frank conversation with the business about how data can be effectively transferred from legacy applications to new more cost-effective applications, the process of modernizing IT systems slows to a crawl while costs continue to rise.
Click through to learn more about Forrester’s research into application lifecycles — and how to fix them.
Many IT organizations simply can’t cope with the size of their application base.
Old infrastructure and outdated applications drag the business down.
Business units are too attached to existing applications.
But not many have a consistent approach to the process.
More emphasis being placed on software development lifecycle.
Adding business flexibility edges out cost reduction.
But different types of projects still require waterfall methodology.
Business value and increased quality are primary drivers.
Design and development are the place seeing the most impact.
More companies seeing improvements in overall process.

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The GS400II 400Ws Monolight from Godox is a versatile flash head with solid core and convenience features. The strobe has power that's variable from 1/32 to 1/1 and recycling times from 0.3 - 1.5 sec. The 150W modeling light can be set to Proportional to mimic the effects of the flash's power setting for pre-visualizing your photo, or it can be adjusted from 5 - 100% output. Both the power and the modeling light can be adjusted remotely with the separate purchase of a transmitter, since the head has a built-in 2.4 GHz wireless receiver. The optional XT16 or FT-16 transmitter will give you triggering and control of the flash head's functions while the X1 TTL, as its name denotes, adds TTL exposure functionality to the system. Settings are visible on the flash head's digital readout. The GS400II has a Bowens front accessory mount that allows it to use not only Godox modifiers, but also accessories from the many manufacturers that use this popular mount. The GS400II ships with a tilting umbrella bracket, standard reflector, glass protection dome, and a lamp cover.


The Indian cricket team recently lost the second test match to the Aussies by a margin of 143 runs at Perth. Although, the bowlers gave a brilliant performance and made it tough for the Aussies batsmen but the batsmen couldn’t deliver their best. The series are now levelled at 1-1.
The former captain of the Indian cricket team, Sourav Ganguly revealed a message that he wanted to send to Virat Kohli but couldn’t. According to him, that message could have helped the men in blue to win the match.
Sourav Ganguly, seemed really disappointed with the batsmen not being able to perform at Perth. Talking about the message, Sourav Ganguly said :
“I had thought of sending a text to Kohli but I haven’t done it yet. I wanted to tell him that you shouldn’t give so many wickets to spinners outside the subcontinent. There is no doubt that Nathan Lyon is a great spinner but so were Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan and Graeme Swann.”
He added :
“They have shown him too much respect by defending a lot of deliveries outside the off-stump. Instead, I feel they should attack him more and look to build towards at least a total in excess of 300-350,”
Sourav Ganguly also bashed at the batsmen excluding Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara. Talking about the batsmen he said no one else applied themselves. He said :
“For all of India’s top order batsmen, this is not their first tour to Australia. They have been there before. Logically their game should improve over the years but from what we saw in Perth, it is difficult to say it has. Barring Kohli and (Cheteshwar) Pujara, none of them are making a lot of runs and this is not good for the team. If India have to win, they will have to do a lot more,”
He also went on to defend Umesh Yadav and also questioned the head coaches about the performance of batsmen :
“Head coach Ravi Shastri and batting coach Sanjay Bangar must answer for India’s repeated batting failures outside the sub-continent,”
Well, we really wish that the Indian cricket team makes a solid comeback in the third tests.
What are your thoughts about this? Do you agree with the statements of Sourav Ganguly?
Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.


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Apps Like Pokevision: We think everyone has known about the PokeVision and the game Pokemon Go game. It an application that helps you to find out the location of the Pokemon in the game. This is mainly developed by the player of Pokemon Go. By this, the player can easily find out the location and collect the coins of the Pokemon from all the places. So let us see the alternatives of the Pokevision.
Alternatives to the PokeVision:
The app uses the Niantic API functions to figure out the location nearby you. But you have known many applications on the internet that are similar to PokeVision? Here we are providing the best alternatives to the PokeVision. It has become the popular game. It finds out the place where the Pokemon is.
This eye is going to search the Pokemon that are nearby you in the game. It comes in-built that is with the simplifications from the Pokedex. The available Pokemon which are nearby you will be marked by the time on the map.
It always displays you the Pokemon nearby location. This simply means that they are at live and found the right place where they are showing the marked spots.
To start scanning for the Pokemon Poke Eye just click on the map to scan the nearby area. To zoom click on enlarge icon.
Go Tools for Pokemon Go:
It is a crowdsourced and interactive map for Pokemon Go. It is one of the best alternative pf the pokeVision. This helps you to display the gyms and figure out the Pokestops. this is best app like pokevision.
It has some features that are CP or evolution calculator that help you to search the Pokemon CP with the help of the IV calculator you can figure out the perfect Pokemon. The system can filter the Pokemon that are nearby you.
By this make a quick off the Pokemon location. For that see the Latitude and Longitude and click on the show me Pokemon button then the Pokemon come with a code. And even you can check the date also. this is best app like pokevision.
This map shows the Pokemon accurate location. It helps you to find the location easily in your area. It provides the direction also for walking and for the driving on Google Maps for catching the Pokemon.
It has an option that you can search the Pokemon which your inquiring. It is very easy to find out the Pokemon like Pikachu. You can also increase the search radius and can find the Pokemon gyms in your area.
It an online Pokemon search tool and only of the best alternative. By this, online tool you can track and find the Pokemon easily. An important feature about this is it provides the best search result. It contains the worldwide map location. It works in real-time and allows you to search the several species of Pokemon. this is the another app like pokevision.
It detects Pokemon from all over the world. By this your work become easy.
These are the Alternatives of the PokeVision. Choose the best of your necessary need alternative. Collect all the Pokemon nearby you and enjoy playing the gaming by knowing the Pokemon locations and find out the gyms. If you have any queries let us know in comment section.

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Hyundai Heavy Clinches USD 1.12 Billion Drillship Order
Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's biggest shipbuilder, said today it clinched a USD 1.12 billion order to build two drillships for drilling contractor Rowan Companies Inc. on May 31. This contract also includes an option exercisable by Rowan to order an additional same class drillship.
The vessels, measuring 229 meters in length and 36 meters in width, are rated for operations in water 12,000 ft (3,657 m) deep. They are scheduled to be delivered by the second half of 2013.
Winning this order brings Hyundai Heavy's total drillship new orders this year to 9, worth USD 5 billion with options to build three more drillships. This is the most drillships of any shipbuilder in the world.
The drillships will be equipped with a thruster canister, saving time in maintenance and operating costs. A thruster canister is housing for the thruster, which helps keep the ship in position while it is drilling. Ships with a canister do not need to be drydocked for maintenance as the thruster can be lifted onto the ship when work needs to be carried out.
Drillships Hyundai Heavy builds use the drillship-specific Gusto P10000 design making the best use of vessel space for drilling. The design helps stabilize the drillship while operating and uses less fuel by making thrusters operate less. A position controlling system, a computer propulsion system, and seven blowout preventers will also be installed in the drillships to enhance safety.
*Photo: Signing Ceremony: Mr. Kim Oi-hyun, senior executive vice president & CEO of Hyundai Heavy (left) and Mr. W. Matt Ralls, president of Rowan Companies Inc. (right)
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Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI) is the world's largest shipbuilding company, headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea. It has seven business divisions: Shipbuilding, Offshore & Engineering, Industrial Plant & Engineering, Engine & Machinery, Electro & Electric Systems, Construction Equipment, and Green Energy.
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The offensive line still doesn’t look fully comfortable. Now some of the pressure on Jurkovec was because he held on to the ball too long, but the line still doesn’t feel as dominant as they could be. Not sure if there was a change in blocking scheme from last year, or because of the change in positions.
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By Judyrae Kruse Herald columnist
It’s not a secret that amazing things happen at the Forum when somebody wants or needs something.
Today, the something is a popcorn cake recipe, and the someone is Della Phillips.
As always, and so not surprisingly, Forum cooks hopped right to it, and we now have several versions of the cake to choose from. A popcorn pie crust is where the amazing part comes in.
The cake first, so here we go. “I love your column and often use your recipes,” Edmonds cook Shirley Pauls says. “Finally, I have something to contribute. My mother-in-law, Charlotte Elizabeth Pauls, always made this popcorn cake at Christmas. Everyone always loves it when I make it and wants more. It is so pretty and delicious, I am sure it will be a favorite of your families as it is of ours.”
Shirley warns, “Don’t use microwave popcorn in this — it is too salty.”
The pie crust is a bonus that accompanies the two cake recipes kindly copied and sent along by Dereld Borth of Brier. Designed to cradle an ice-cream filling or a pre-cooked and cooled filling, it’s cram-jam loaded with unexpected funky uncrust-like ingredients.
Charlotte Paul’s popcorn cake
8 quarts of popped popcorn, preferably air popped
1/2cup salted peanuts
1 1/2 pounds small gum drops (not spiced, and not licorice)
1 pound marshmallows, any size
1/2cup salad oil
In a very large pot or bowl, mix together the popped corn, peanuts and gum drops; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the marshmallows, margarine and oil; heat until melted. Stir well, then pour mixture over the popcorn mixture and mix well with a large spoon, using your hands as it cools.
Press mixture firmly into a waxed-paper-lined angel-food cake pan and 5-by-9-inch loaf pan or fruitcake pan. Amount will fill both pans. Keep pressing the mixture into the pan until it has no more give and no more can be added. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until it is cool. Turn out onto a plate to serve and cut into slices like a cake.
Caramel-popcorn pie crust
18 caramels (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons milk
1/3cup chopped salted peanuts
3 cups coarsely ground popped popcorn
Lightly butter a 9-inch pie plate. Melt caramels with milk in the top of a double boiler, stirring frequently until creamy. Remove from heat and add peanuts, cinnamon and salt. Pour over the popcorn and toss until all is coated. Press mixture into the buttered pie plate. Place in freezer to harden. Do not cook this crust along with the filling or use for a hot filling.
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Jeremy Corbyn. File
Britain scrambled on Monday to stem damage to its relations with Washington by finding the leaker of diplomatic cables in which the UK ambassador called US President Donald Trump “inept.”
US President Donald Trump has said British former foreign minister Boris Johnson would make an “excellent” prime minister to replace Theresa May.
Trump told the Sunday Times in an interview that Britain should "walk away" from talks and refuse to pay a £39 billion ($49 billion) divorce bill if it doesn't get better terms from the EU.
European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Igor Driesmans said the world would certainly defeat the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in two ways. One is the determination to come up with well-tested and safe vaccines made available and affordable for all, whether rich or poor. The other is governments and regional blocs dead set on well-meaning collaborations and partnerships.
UAE students have achieved another set of outstanding A-Level results this year, despite the enormous pressures they have been subjected to over the last few months. Now, they are all set to progress to prestigious universities around the globe.
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Tarisha A. Had Gastric Sleeve Surgery with Dr. Mona Misra
I love the way I look and feel now. I remember how I looked like before the surgery and how all that extra weight made me feel and that motivates me to improve my health and the quality of my life.
Even if the weight loss surgery helps us, we should never think that the surgery alone will fix all our problems. This is just an efficient tool, something that helps us start a major change in life. We have to do the hard work, make the right choices, take the right steps, make the necessary life-changing decisions. This process is never easy. This is a radical transformation, not a quick fix, but the difference between how you looked and felt before and after the surgery will definitely keep you motivated to continue, no matter what challenges may come. My biggest challenge is to make the proper food choices. I lost over 120 pounds, this is a great success for me and I really like the woman I became. I promised myself that I would never go back to the old me and I intend to keep that promise.

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Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
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Stan:Książka Nowa, może posiadać niewielkie uszkodzenia powstałe podczas transportu z Anglii. / The Book is new. There might be minor defects made on the way from England.
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Tytuł/Title: Alice in Wonderland
Data wydania/Publish date: 1998-01-01
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Liczba stron/Number of pages: 288
Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop.’. So many readers were to take the advice of the King of Hearts that by the end of the nineteenth century Alice had acquired a pre-eminent and unassailable position in children’s literature. Lewis Carroll’s use of logic, by which the ordinary is translated into the extraordinary in an entirely plausible way, is delightfully combined with an exceptional knowledge and understanding of the mind of the child. Satire, allusion, and symbolism weave deeper and mysterious meanings, lending a measure of immortality to Carroll’s remarkable fantasy.

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Reading TV games have usually been dull affairs this season but this was a cracking little 1-0 win over Leeds, that saw chances for both sides in a fiesty encounter fitting of the build-up.
Going into the game, the bad news for Reading was that skipper Paul McShane and Joey van den Berg continued to miss out with injury, although fortunately Liam Kelly was fit to take a spot in the starting lineup while Jordon Mutch returned on the bench.
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one-man team star striker Chris Wood also shook off a knock picked up during the International break to lead the line for the visitors.
The game quickly settled into its predicted pattern, of large spells of Reading possession, interrupted by dangerous looking Leeds counter attacks. Early moments of nerves from Tyler Blackett and then Ali Al-Habsi presented good openings for Garry Monk's side, while John Swift blazed high and wide when in a decent position around the box.
You'd be hard pressed to say Reading were looking likely to hit an opener when they did but just as we've seen all season, a moment of inspiration out of nowhere got us ahead. This time it was Yann Kermorgant delivering at the key moment, as he lashed home on the edge of the area in style, after a quick throw was only half cleared.
Reading could and should have been out of sight by the break but both Roy Beerens and Garath McCleary failed to find the back of the net when put through 1-on-1. Kermorgant also stayed in the thick of the action, seeing an effort hit the post before the first 45 ended 1-0.
Into the second period and neither side could get a firm grip on the game, with Beerens missing another golden chance to extend the lead just moments after an away 'fan' threw a bottle towards Al-Habsi.
The class from the Leeds side continued when Liam Cooper appeared to stamp on substitute Reece Oxford's head in an incident seemingly missed by the officials.
Leeds continued to huff and puff but Reading's defence held firm to take another big three points against our play-off rivals, that coupled with Sheffield Wednesday's slip up against Barnsley, leaves our gap to seventh at seven points with just seven games to go.
We'll have a full report and player ratings up later this weekend, as well as a post-game show on our YouTube channel so keep an eye out for those. While our Tilehurst End Podcast will return on Wednesday after the Blackburn game.
Reading: Al-Habsi, Obita (Oxford), Blackett, Moore, Gunter, Williams, Kelly (Mutch), Swift, Beerens (Grabban), McCleary, Kermorgant


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Former couple Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez have been have hanging out a lot lately. And they’re about to be spending even more time together because based off a very suspicious Instagram comment, it seems like the dancer might be joining the “Thank U, Next” singer on tour!
Rumors started spreading after the 26-year-old attended the singer’s release party for her new song “7 Rings” on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Ricky shared a snap from the party, where he posed with the 25-year-old and her photographer, Alfredo Flores. “Woo,” he captioned the shot.
But it was Ariana’s comment that caught everyone’s attention. “The best team,” she wrote. “See y’all on tour.”
As J-14 readers know, the former couple actually met and fell for each other when Ricky was performing as the her backup dancer on her 2015 Honeymoon Tour. But in 2016, the couple mysteriously called it quits without an explanation.
Now, almost three years later, the two have been spending a lot of time together again. Besides hanging out at the “7 Rings” party, they were also spotted spending the day together in New York City at the beginning of the month. And get this — Ricky even photographed Ariana for a recent photoshoot!
The two first rekindled their friendship right around the time that Ari released “Thank U, Next,” which even has a line about the dancer. After it came out the two had a super cute interaction on Instagram Stories, where he shared his reaction to the song and Ari reposted it.
So what’s going on between her and the 26-year-old you ask? Well, before you freak out, remember that Ricky is a professional photographer and dancer, so it’s most-likely that he’s joining the brunette beauty for work, and not because they’re back together. Plus, the 25-year-old actually cleared up the rumors that anything was going on between them, when she replied to a fan on Instagram last month. “We’re friends everyone take a big ol’ breather,” she wrote.
Plus, who else noticed the sweet message she left for her former flame in the “Thank U, Next” music video? Ari included a “burn book” with messages to all of her exes in the Mean Girls inspired vid. And on Ricky’s page she wrote, “great dancer, good times man, friends forever.”
OK, we seriously love that they’ve been able to stay friends through everything. But you know what they say — history tends to repeat itself! Maybe they’ll fall for each other again this tour… Guess we’ll have to wait and see!
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- Your World Won't Listen
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- Artist: Cruel Hand
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- Release Date: 9/9/2016
Limited colored vinyl LP pressing including digital download. 2016 release. Cruel Hand are back with their follow up to 2014's The Negatives and continue to display their ability to bring their signature heaviness and thrash to their latest effort, Your World Won't Listen.


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Mountainbike Scotland: The Highlands
This is a mountain biking guidebook to Scotland. It includes 50 selected routes, single and multi-day routes, spread over the whole of the Highland region, i.e. Argyll, the Southern, Central and Northern Highlands and the Cairngorms.
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Advice for longarm quilting newbies
New to longarm quilting? We asked 60 APQS owners from all across the country what their top pieces of advice to new longarm quilters are … and here’s what they said:
#10 Load correctly
Make sure your backing, batting and top are square, you have at least 4” extra on each side for backing and batting. Also, double-check to make sure you’ve loaded everything straight with no loose areas. Finally, remember to follow the right quilting order: ABC – Advance, Baste, Clamp.
For how-to articles about loading a quilt onto your APQS longarm quilting machine, visit this page.
#9 Practice effectively
Start with practice fabric and try out different designs. One thing that’s kind of fun to try is to write your name. Once you feel comfortable doing that, move on to charity quilts or panels. Work in sections and divide the space if it feels too big. Also, doodle and practice on a whiteboard, or a piece of plexiglass over the quilt (use electrician’s tape around the edges of the plexiglass to stop the pen). When doodling, pretend your wrist is in a cast and draw with your whole arm and body.
#8 Plan your design
Have a plan for the quilting. Try out one new quilting design/motif on each quilt and have the rest be something you are confident in doing. That way most of the quilt looks really good, but you’ve stretched yourself. This article has some great ideas on how you can “audition” design ideas on your quilt.
#7 Learn all you can
Take classes and watch YouTube videos. APQS has a great YouTube channel, as do many of the APQS Retailers, like Angela Huffman, Lauren Jackson, Karen McTavish and many others. Master the basics. As your skills improve, you can tackle more challenging techniques.
#6 Choose your thread and backing wisely
Select a thread for your quilting that blends with the colors in your quilt – taupe for warm colors (red, orange, yellow) and grey for cool colors (blue, green, purple) – and a busy back – a fabric with a lot of colors and patterns. This will hide a multitude of mistakes!
#5 Take care of your machine
Don’t be afraid of your machine. Learn how to thread, clean and oil it. Learn how to change a needle, bobbin and tension. Have a few spare parts on hand – fuses, springs, screws, spare bobbin case. Check if it needs oil every time you go to quilt and clean the bobbin area with every bobbin change. Get a spa treatment every few years, depending on usage. You can also reach out to your APQS dealer with help or questions!
#4 Adjust the tension
Don’t be afraid to adjust the tension on your machine. Run your bobbin and top tension as loose as possible while still having good tension. Test your tension on a small scrap off to the side before starting on your quilt. Also, ask yourself – who’s winning the tug of war? Loosen the winner or tighten the loser. Try using one type of thread until you are comfortable adjusting the other variables, then expand your thread repertoire.
#3 Understand thread breakage
There are many reasons for thread breakage. Here are some of the common ways you can address this issue: Loosen your tension, change your needle, try a different thread, rethread the machine, try a simpler thread path, make sure the bobbin is wound properly, look for burrs on pigtails and needle plate, aim for consistent speed, don’t have your backing too tight, try silicone (like Sewer’s Aid) on your thread, run a humidifier. As you become more experienced, you will get better at troubleshooting.
#2 Go easy on yourself
Everyone was a beginner once. Don’t expect perfection right away – practice, practice, practice! Just a little every day will make a big difference. Muscle memory is key and pantographs help build muscle memory and smoother quilting.
Also, remember that comparison is the thief of joy. Save your early practice pieces to pull out in a few months and marvel at how you’ve improved!
#1 Breathe and relax!
Loosen your grip and stand up straight. Take stretch breaks. Put music on and get in a rhythm while you quilt. Breathe! Enjoy the process!
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A friend recently posted photographs of a Hello Kitty shrine on Facebook, and I thought, how ridiculous! Of course, it turns out there are more than one type of Hello Kitty shrine in the world. I have no idea why, but there are two more after the jump.
Great news for Hello Kitty fetishists! On October 22nd, Sanrio opened a new theme park at Tokyo’s entertainment hub, Odaiba, called Hello Kitty Kawaii Paradise. From the park map, it looks like there’s a theater, a gift shop, and a pancake corner… and giant dancing mascots. Its biggest clientele = Kitty fans from other parts of Asia, who are flocking the joint to get a glimpse of the one and only Venus Hello Kitty. (Venus, the goddess, is the namesake of the facility that houses the amusement park, called Venus Fort.)
via Nikkei Trendy (Japanese)
Last thing I would have expected in Haight-Ashbury… a Hello Kitty iPhone case. Also, would you think I was fobby if I carried my MacBook around in that kitschy thing next to it?
Hollywood company Fillico has created a special edition Hello Kitty version of their ridiculously overpriced bottled water. For $500, you can choose from five different types of Hello Kitty water. Red = friendship, pink = cute, yellow = heartful, green = wish, lavender = sweet. I suppose it could be a cute gift or novelty item at a wedding if you were ridiculously rich and ridiculously ridiculous.
Look at these cute little Hello Kitty mini-pizzas! Would be a great snack for people who like to eat cats.
The Hello Kitty chainsaw is even more scary than Hello Kitty motor oil.
via Akihabara News
There’s something sweetly ironic about taking something that’s stereotypically manly — like car maintenance — and pasting the face of Hello Kitty on it. Distributed by Showa Boeki for about $30.
via Designboom and Boing Boing
Hello Kitty isn’t always cute and innocent — sometimes, she decorates deadly weapons, including rifles and grenades. Some of these are real weapons, by the way, customized by gun-owners — sometimes they’re law enforcement personnel who want their wives to enjoy shooting with them. As the officer in this video says: Pink doesn’t make it any more deadly than black.
For $30, you can now Hello Kitty-ify your iPhone.
Link via Gizmodiva
Someone really likes Hello Kitty… this was seen at the Tokyo Nail Expo earlier today.
Wondering what music player to buy? For $150, you can now own this beautiful (?) crystal-studded Hello Kitty MP3 player that doubles as an accessory.
Link (via News on Japan)
If you love Hello Kitty and care about the environment, this Hello Kitty solar charger strap could be a good fit for you. It also comes with a Kitty-shaped carabiner.
Product page (Japanese)
Ever wonder what Hello Kitty’s insides look like? Here’s your answer.
I’m not crazy about Hello Kitty anything, but I do think this photo of a woman in a Kitty face mask is quite adorable.
Korean PC maker Moneual recently released this Hello Kitty-branded PC. Wow.
Did you see this picture of a Hello Kitty Stormtrooper on Boing Boing? Apparently it’s hanging out at Comic-Con, which is taking place right now in San Deigo. Wow.
This is cute, not in the conventional pink frilly Hello Kitty way, but in a much more nerdy retro Hello Kitty way. You still have to like Hello Kitty to carry it around, but if you’ve been a closet fan and are more of a black-and-white type of person than a pink person, this could work for you.
After the parade in Japantown last weekend, I ran into Hello Kitty and My Melody on the street. I was about to go bonk Kitty in the head when this gang of Asian women ran up to her screaming and took this very exciting photo. I think it totally made their day.
I’d imagine Hello Kitty beer would taste like cotton candy. Yuck.
Sanrio’s newest Hello Kitty product is this mini-desk fan that is Hello Kitty’s face. You can change the angle of her face by adjusting her paws. Kinda cute.
Press release via Impress Watch (Japanese)


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NEWS: Schavot announced chronicles from the fog!
Void Wanderer Productions have announced the immanent arrival of “Kronieken Uit de Nevel” (chronicles from the fog), the second full length album from Dutch Black Metal multi instrumentalist Schavot (scaffold) on 27th January with “De laatste dans gedanst“. Pre-orders are available over at bandcamp and strictly limited – the CD as 6 panel digipack will be available in just 200 copies, the cassette 50, so get it while it’s hot. For lyrics, mastermind Floris draws inspiration from the rich Dutch history and folktales of otherworldly creatures while for music the second wave of Black Metal bands like Emperor, Satyricon and


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A couple in a pedal boat have a tuba and banjo.
'That one must be the dominant male'
"I'm going to need even less tuba."
George doesn't let his asthma get in the way of his playing the tuba in the school band.
"I thought it might help lure in the big horn sheep."
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I am sharing an AWESOME book with you today, something that moms out there with reluctant boy readers will need to get their hands on!
Ten-year-old Nathan Rockledge cannot catch a break. After all, life as a fourth-grader can be hazardous what with science projects to deal with and recess football games to avoid. Everyone, including his best friend Tommy, seems to have bad luck when hanging around Nathan. Throw in an older sister who is a royal pain, a dad who is stuck in the past, and a mom who keeps trying to poison him with her awful cooking, and poor Nathan’s life as a fourth grader appears to be completely doomed. Armed only with his sketchpad, his imagination, and his wits, Nathan Rockledge navigates the perils of the fourth grade in style, to emerge heroic, as Nate Rocks, proving that even a ten-year-old can accomplish great things. Follow the quirky and imaginative adventures of ten-year-old Nathan Rockledge as his cartoons come to life.
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Karen Pokras Toz is a writer, wife and mom. Karen grew up in the small town of Orange, Connecticut and graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Finance. She also attended the University of Richmond, where she studied law and business, receiving both a JD and an MBA. Karen has spent the last several years working as a tax accountant, writing in numbers. She recently discovered a passion for writing with words. She is the 2011 honoree and spokesperson for the Eastern Pennsylvania Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell 5K Run. Karen enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with her husband and three children.
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I am a middle school teacher and a mother of two young boys so when I received this book for review I was immediately interested. I see boys everyday who are disconnected from reading simply because they are surrounded by books that aren't geared toward them and while the writing community has gotten better about publishing books geared toward this group, we are always looking for more.
Karen Pokras Toz does a fantastic job with this one and it hits right at the interest of the intended age group. There is so much humor in this book from the circumstances of Nate's life that it is hard not to laugh out loud at the relationships he has with his sister, mother and father. Karen taps right into the mind, imagination and thoughts of a ten-year-old boy and it makes for a hilarious story. I can see this being a definite pick-up off of my classroom shelves, particularly from those boys that "don't like to read."
I loved the cover of this book, it catches attention as well with its bright colors and cartoonist drawing of Nate. Boys this age love to draw so they immediately connect with this book because of its cover.
I have already passed this along to a male student and am anxiously awaiting his verdict! I will post it to the blog when he finishes.
Great book, moms and teachers be sure to add this to your child/students to-read list!


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One of the unsung characters of ’90s animation is getting her own show. MTV Studios has just announced that the much-beloved “Daria universe” has birthed a new spinoff: Icon of black excellence Jodie Landon will be immortalized in Jodie, voiced and executive produced by Tracee Ellis Ross.
As a statement from MTV suggests, the show will pick up not long after where Daria left off, following Jodie as she enters her first job in tech “to satirize the post-college workplace and personal adventures of Gen Z.”
What “Daria” did for exploring the inanity of high school, “Jodie” will do for exploring the trials and tribulations of a first job. “Jodie” will satirize workplace culture, Gen Z struggles, the artifice of social media and more. With themes of empowerment across gender and racial lines, explorations of privilege, and a wicked sense of humor, “Jodie” marks the first adult animated sitcom to center around an African American female lead in nearly two decades. At its heart, “Jodie” will shine a light on the personal and professional issues all young people face in today’s complex, socially-conscious world.
The spinoff will be the first of several new series and films inspired by the mature-beyond-its-years Daria franchise, which has cult-like status among many of us Gen X-ers who came of age with the original. For this reason, enlisting fellow Gen X-er and #blackgirlmagic icon Tracee Ellis Ross to star and executive produce feels like a special stroke of genius
“Given the passion for these characters, there was only one person who could build upon the legacy to reimagine Jodie for a whole new generation, and that person is Tracee Ellis Ross,” said Chris McCarthy, president of MTV. “This marks another exciting step forward for MTV Studios as we build out a wide new slate based on the rich characters from the history in MTV Animation.”
“I am thrilled to bring this project to life with MTV, both as executive producer and by voicing Jodie’s character,” said Ellis Ross in a statement. “Being able to give voice to fresh, feminist and unexplored stories of young women excites me. Jodie will spin-off from the cult classic Daria, and with the brilliant, sweet and sarcastic black girl magic that is Jodie Landon, we will feature a diverse cast, comprised mainly of unapologetically smart and ambitious young female characters who are vulnerable and flawed and interesting and funny.
“As a very cool bonus, Jodie will be the first adult animated show in almost 20 years that will star a black woman,” the Golden Globe winner added. “It will be a smart, funny workplace comedy full of commentary about everything from gentrification to sex to tech to call-out culture.”
And there is black girl magic behind the scenes, too; Grace Nkenge Edwards, currently writer and co-producer for HBO’s Insecure, is the creator and head writer of Jodie. MTV’s Trevor Rose, Morgana Rosenberg and Amy Doyle are on board as executive producers.
Still don’t understand why Jodie Landon deserves a show of her own? Check out a 20th-anniversary tribute to her by Buzzfeed, celebrating one of our previously unsung heroines.


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Cyprus Comic Con is pleased to announce NightCold Créations as our second Cosplay Special Guest for CCC17!
Loic Lecoustre is a cosplayer from northern France. He has been making costumes for an impressive 10 years and specialises in futuristic, comic and original design armour (such as Batman Beyond and Green Arrow) as well as armour from video games like Monster Hunter – his favourite game!
He is an awarded cosplayer, having received 1st place at Made in Asia 2013 and 1st place at the Virtual Calais Cosplay Contest 2016. NightCold enjoys being able to share his creations with the rest of the world and also helping other cosplayers achieve their goals. He believes that cosplay is a hobby highly related with a big community and the most important is having fun together!
Loic received a lot of praise from online media and cosplay blogs for his fully-handmade and exceptionally detailed Batman Beyond costume (see picture below), an original design that took him a year and a half of work to complete.
NightCold Créations as a judge at CCC17’s EuroCosplay Qualifier
Topic: Crafting Armour with EVA Foam & Thermoplastics (joint lecture with Calypsen)
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The following article is part of coverage from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Annual Meeting (NAPNAP 2020). Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Association made the necessary decision to cancel their meeting originally scheduled for March 25-28, 2020, in Long Beach, CA, and rescheduled the event to a virtual meeting held June 4-5, 2020. Readers can click here to catch up on the latest research.
Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a common diagnosis among newborns, and phototherapy has been the mainstay of treatment to reduce total serum bilirubin (TSB) levels. A study of infants with hyperbilirubinemia found that dual LED blanket phototherapy is effective in reducing TSB levels, but combination phototherapy with blankets and lights is preferred, according to results presented virtually at the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Annual Meeting (NAPNAP 2020).
“Reducing TSB levels quickly is essential to avoid the risk of health complications, including kernicterus,” noted the authors who have introduced dual-blanket phototherapy over the past 5 years “Eliminating unnecessary phototherapy exposure is important as emerging data links phototherapy exposure to seizures and damage to DNA.”
Researchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago conducted a chart review of 255 infants with hyperbilirubinemia from June 2012 to September 2019. Infants were included if they were at least 37 weeks gestational age, were 3 to 10 days of age at time of admission, and were otherwise healthy. Phototherapy type, duration, and rate of TSB decline were evaluated. Demographic information for the infants were obtained including if the infant was breastfed or formula fed.
Infants were divided into groups: 1 phototherapy light and 1 phototherapy blanket (n=117); 2 lights and 1 blanket (n=13); mixed method phototherapy (defined as multiple combinations of phototherapy received during the same hospitalization) (n=44), and 2 phototherapy blankets (n=81). The first 3 phototherapy groups had a sharper rate of TSB decline when compared with the fourth (2 blanket) group. All groups received similar phototherapy duration; no significant difference was found for results of TSB reduction. No statistical difference was found in demographic data among the groups.
“Additional research is needed to assist in determining effectiveness of dual phototherapy blanket treatment when compared with 1 phototherapy light and 1 phototherapy blanket,” concluded the researchers.
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Wiegert S, Mai H. The effect of combination phototherapy compared with dual phototherapy blankets on phototherapy duration and total serum bilirubin levels. Presented virtually at: NAPNAP 2020; June 4-5, 2020. Abstract W10.

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Nov. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Nexstar Media Group, the largest local broadcast station owner in the nation, is threatening to black out DISH customers’ access to 164 local channels in 120 markets across 42 states and the District of Columbia. The broadcast giant is trying to use its market power to demand unreasonable rate increases while intentionally using millions of Americans as pawns in their negotiations. This action by Nexstar would result in consumers being blacked out from the highest number of local broadcast stations in the nation’s TV history.
In recent years, Nexstar went on a $12 billion local broadcast station buying spree to become the largest and most powerful station owner in the country. Now that Nexstar is the biggest in the industry, it is trying to strong-arm companies like DISH to pay outrageous rates and force unprecedented increases onto customers. The broadcaster continues to threaten to blackout its stations from DISH customers to gain negotiation leverage in an effort to line its wallet with viewers’ hard-earned money — a tactic it used last year against DirecTV and AT&T U-verse.
“Since becoming the nation’s largest local station owner, Nexstar has increased its annual revenue by $1 billion a year. Now, it has set its sights on DISH customers as their next big payday,” said Brian Neylon, Group President, DISH TV. “Nexstar is demanding more than $1 billion in fees for its television channels. This shocking increase is the highest we’ve ever seen. Nexstar is intentionally turning its back on its public interest obligation and instead demanding consumers pay significantly more for the channels they could receive for free over-the-air.”
Nexstar is also forcing DISH to carry WGN America as part of this deal, a channel that has experienced declining viewership in recent years. Nexstar acquired this channel when it bought Tribune last year. Now, the broadcast owner is looking to DISH customers to pay back this investment. Nexstar is demanding a significant payment for this low-rated channel that airs syndicated reruns found on other DISH stations and features a news program that can be accessed for free online.
“With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to affect the nation and unemployment on the rise, subscribers need access to their local programming,” said Neylon. “Nexstar’s tactics are hurting millions of Americans at one of the most difficult times in recent history.”
In an additional hit to customers, Nexstar announced that it is expecting to pay out over $100 million to its shareholders — this is the same money Nexstar is making on the backs of Americans nationwide.
“It’s our goal to reach an agreement with Nexstar that is fair for all parties involved, especially our customers,” added Neylon. “We will continue to fight on behalf of our customers to keep TV bills as low as possible, and we hope Nexstar sees how important it is to come to a deal that is beneficial for all.”
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Which of the following statements is false regarding the limited synthetic utility of the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction?
A. The product is more reactive than the starting material leading to uncontrolled polyalkylation.
B. There are side reactions which may result from carbocation rearrangements.
C. The Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction can only be used when there are meta-directing electron withdrawing substituents attached to the benzene ring.
D. The reactivity of the haloalkane increases directly with the polarity of the C-X bond in the order C-F > C-Cl > C-Br > C-I
E. Haloalkenes and haloalrenes cannot undergo reaction with benzene rings because the resultant vinyl cations and aryl cations are energetically inaccessible.
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