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PHOENIX – A 2022 survey of nearly 34,000 LGBTQ youths in the country, ages 13 to 24, found that 45% of them had seriously considered suicide within the past year. In Arizona alone, the survey showed 49% of this group seriously considered suicide and 16% attempted it.
According to The Trevor Project, the nonprofit organization that conducted the survey, these mental health and suicide risks are related to the harmful ways LGBTQ+ youth are treated, including discrimination, harassment, family rejection, social rejection and violence, rather than something intrinsic about being LBGTQ+.
One·n·ten is an Arizona organization responding to this serious mental health problem. The organization formed in 1993 and started as a volunteer-led meet-up group for LGBTQ+ teens. It opened a youth center in 2017 in downtown Phoenix that currently offers resources for the overall well-being of LGBTQ+ youth, ages 11 to 24.
“The volunteers who started one·n·ten at the time noticed that there was a really big need for a space for LGBTQ+ teens to meet one another, and build community and hang out in a safe, sober environment,” Wallace Hudson, training and digital program manager for one·n·ten, said. “So that was why we started in 1993.”
The Trevor Project survey found that less than half of LGBTQ youth in Arizona identified school as an LGBTQ-affirming place, and 81% reported having low to moderate support from their families. A key take-away from the survey is that a lack of affirming spaces can negatively impact the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth.
The staff at one·n·ten provides support by connecting youth to counseling services, conducting support groups and activities and helping with homelessness. The organization says one of the most important aspects to its approach is that it offers a safe space for youth to be themselves and connect with others. The youth center in downtown Phoenix is open Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m., and includes a fully stocked kitchen, gender-affirming clothing closet, computer and gaming area, movie room, music room and more.
Hudson said every day the youth center is open, they run a program from 3 to 5 p.m. that can range from serious topics like sex education, to more light-hearted activities like movie or game nights. Hudson said he has seen LGBTQ+ youth improve significantly after they get involved at one·n·ten.
Andrea Rodriguez, 24, said she started transitioning into a woman less than a year ago and her family kicked her out because they didn’t support her transition. She said she was homeless and looking for resources when she found one·n·ten. “The first day I remember I was welcomed with open arms and yeah, it was just an amazing realization that I wasn’t alone, that I had people supporting me. It just meant a lot,” Rodgriguez said.
Rodriguez was placed in one·n·ten’s Promise Of A New Day (POND) program, which helps LGBTQ+ homeless youth find secure housing. She said they provided her with an apartment and helped assist her with rent.
“Just by providing additional support, that can make a huge difference,” Hudson said. “I’ve seen youth come into our programs who were really confused and really trying to figure themselves out, and then they settle on a name, they settle on pronouns and they bloom. Their mental health gets significantly better.”
A 2020 study published in the journal, Global Public Health, found that loneliness and social isolation among LGBTQ youth are some of the main influences for depression and suicidal thoughts. The study goes on to emphasize that “identity-safe” spaces can make a difference: “…a nurturing environment where LGBTQ youth, who may experience rejection from their biological families and/or in schools, can build a family of choice that will provide emotional, informational and material support.”
Rodriguez said she has been “out and free” for the past three years, but knew she was different since she was 5 years old.
“My mom is a single mother and she raised me,” Rodriguez said. “I was 5 years old the first time I remember that she was against it. I, you know, did my makeup with the lipstick that I got out of her purse and then I would take a shirt and I would put it on top of my head. She caught me one day and she pulled me up to the mirror and she was like, ‘You see that? What are you doing? It’s not right. I don’t want you doing that. It’s incorrect.’ So I did have to repress it a lot of the time.”
Rodriguez said her family did as much as they could to try to suppress her feminine self-expression because they were embarrassed by it. She said she loved to dress up and that female clothing was always more interesting to her and made her feel more like herself.
The Trevor Project survey found that fewer than one in three transgender or nonbinary youth considered their home to be a gender-affirming place.
“I feel like my mental health has gotten better now that I’ve transitioned. I mean I’m not perfect. I’m also a human being, you know, I’m just like any other person, I feel, I hurt,” Rodriguez said. “Mental health is important and one·n·ten has helped me with that. I’m here living my true identity, my true self and I wouldn’t want to have it any other way. I think that it’s worth fighting for.”
Hudson said he has “seen firsthand the positive impacts of just having even one space once a week that you can go to and they don’t have to worry about being judged.”
“They don’t have to worry about having to explain themselves, they don’t have to worry about what name they’re going by or what pronouns they’re going by, they can just, like, be a teenager or be a young adult,” he said. “That has been drastic.”
A 19-year-old who has been with one·n·ten for six years prefers to use no name or to use the pronouns “it or its.” It said it considers itself to be outside of any gender identity.
“I was outed in the middle of the cafeteria at a middle school in Mesa and I got called ‘It’ by essentially the entire school that wasn’t people I already knew,” It said. “Pretty much everyone in that school would call me ‘It’ and wouldn’t refer to me as any name, so I’ve kind of decided to reclaim that because I’ve realized I don’t connect with any names. Any name I try to use, it feels tired after a few days or few weeks.”
It said its mom found one·n·ten while looking for resources for transgender youth. “For all the stuff my mom has had difficulties with in the past, she has always been supportive of me being trans. Even if it sometimes felt conditional, it was always actionable and she was always putting in the work to find me help,” It said.
It said having supportive parents makes a huge difference and gives LGBTQ+ kids hope.
The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ youth who felt high social support from their family reported attempting suicide at less than half the rate of those who did not feel supported.
It said its first experience with one·n·ten was at age 13 when it attended Camp OUTdoors, a trans and nonbinary youth retreat. It said that the retreat completely changed its perspective, particularly on judging and labeling others. It said it has gone every year since and recently started going to the youth center for the past two years.
It said it loved being in the youth center so much it has been there for at least half of the days out of the year.
“Pretty much everyone that I know now that is in my network of people I either met through one·n·ten or I have convinced to go to one·n·ten after we met,” It said. “I cannot express enough how instrumental they’ve been in me entirely changing my life around. It’s genuinely crazy, I would not be anywhere near where I am right now if it weren’t for one·n·ten.”
It said the programs offered at the center build a sense of community and the atmosphere provides a feeling of safety that most other places don’t.
“Everyone here wants to be here and we’re doing stuff together. The people that I meet at one·n·ten are amazing. Everyone is so supportive and they do not turn away from adversity or criticism,” It said. “If you don’t understand something, people call you in – not out – is how we say it. We tell people, ‘Assume positive intent but own your impact.’ So understand that intent is not everything, but also people are not doing anything intentionally to hurt you.”
It gave a piece of advice for its fellow LGBTQ+ youth:
“Find community. Finding a group of people who’s accepting of you and understanding and cares about you is the first step in a lot of this. The first step in finding resources, the first time finding help and the first time in even just finding friendship is finding a community of people who understands and accepts you.”


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When you hear the word slot, most people think of a machine where you put coins into a hole to play. It is a popular form of gambling in casinos all over the world, and there are many different ways that you can win money playing slots.
The best way to learn how to play slot is to first understand what it is, and then look for ways to improve your winning chances. This will help you increase your chances of getting to the big money payouts, and it will also make your game more fun!
If you want to improve your odds of winning at slot, the first thing that you should do is find a good slot. It is important to find one that has high volatility, a return-to-player (RTP) rate, and a low betting limit.
It is also a good idea to find a slot that has bonus games, which will increase your winning opportunities. Some of these games will even offer you free spins and extra features to help you increase your odds of winning!
When you are looking for a new slot to play, it is a good idea to check out online reviews. These will help you identify games that have a high RTP, low betting limits, and bonus game features.
You should also find out how much it costs to play the game before you start. This will help you avoid spending too much money and making bad decisions.
Another great tip when it comes to slot is to test the payout percentage on any machine before you start playing. This is very important because it can tell you if the machine is loose or tight.
The payout percentage is displayed on the menu screen of a slot machine, or on a tiny sticker that you can put on the machine. It is also a good idea to check the machine out at different times of the day, so you can see how the payouts change over time.
When playing slots, it is essential that you have a good attitude. This will help you stay focused on the game and not let your emotions get in the way of your wins.
It is also a good strategy to try and wear something that will boost your luck, such as a lucky coin or hat. This will make your winnings seem that much more impressive and it can also give you an extra boost if you manage to land a big payout!
In the NFL, it is common to see teams that rely heavily on slot receivers. This is because they are a very versatile player, and they can line up on either side of the offense. This allows them to cover more areas and make more plays.
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Opposition Leader Adrian Delia has urged Prime Minister Robert Abela to take the right decision on the three state hospitals which were privatised through a deal with VGH.
In a press conference on Thursday held at the party headquarters in Pietà, Delia spoke about the coronavirus outbreak in Malta and the global pandemic. He highlighted that this is a race against time, and the government is taking all the necessary measures to ensure that the curve is flattened and that the healthcare resources are at no point overstretched.
On Thursday, 7 new cases were announced bringing the total up to 195. From the cases announced, all but one were locally transmitted, Professor Gauci remarked during the daily press briefing.
Addressing the press conference, Delia outlined how three state hospitals – St Luke’s, Karin Grech and the Gozo General Hospital were transferred to a company which had no experience in the healthcare sector, VGH. He mentioned how the company had previously signed a memorandum of understanding before a public call was made.
Delia highlighted that the government failed to reply on the €100 million bill Malta will be made to pay if the concession is ever rescinded.
Describing it as the latest scandal in a corrupt deal, Delia underlined that the government chosen to bind the country and make taxpayers liable to pay €100 million to Steward Healthcare. “The hospitals were left to degenerate over the years and taxpayers had to foot the bill,” Delia said.
The Opposition Leader insisted that the government should take back the three hospitals and rescind the contract. He stressed that the Opposition is ready to fight side by side the government in order to reclaim the public hospitals back.
“Taxpayers should not have to foot a €100 million bill to criminals,” he remarked.
Opposition spokesperson for finance, Mario de Marco said that the deal was a classical case of how not to do a public private partnership. He highlighted the twofold role of Finance Minister Edward Scicluna – which is not limited only to ensuring tax collection but has a role in ensuring that the government revenue is used in an efficient manner. The Ministry of Finance is also responsible for public procurement, in this case, Scicluna abdicated from his responsibility, De Marco said.
The MP reminded that disgraced former Minister Konrad Mizzi, former Economy Minister Chris Cardona and Scicluna are subject of a criminal investigation which was initiated following a request filed in court and later upheld by a magistrate.
“The state and its taxpayers are being penalised and are paying for services to a company that failed to fulfill its contractual obligation,” De Marco remarked.
Opposition spokesperson for health Stephan Spiteri said that the coronavirus outbreak in Malta resulted in a national health emergency and poses challenges to our health care system and infrastructure. He said that the prefabricated hospital was being set up since the projection shows that Mater Dei Hospital would not be sufficient.
He highlighted the need to ensure that the health care system is not overwhelmed. Spiteri questioned why public transport was still running and why people working in factories were still going to work given the restrictions being implemented to curb the spread of Covid-19.
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How to Keep Weeds from Growing Between Concrete Pavers
Concrete pavers are a popular choice for patios, walkways, driveways, and other outdoor surfaces due to their durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. However, one common issue that can detract from the beauty and functionality of concrete paver installations is the growth of weeds and vegetation between the pavers. Weeds not only disrupt the clean, finished look of your outdoor space but can also damage the pavers over time. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore effective strategies and techniques to keep weeds from growing between concrete pavers, ensuring your outdoor areas remain weed-free and pristine.
Understanding the Weed Problem
Before delving into solutions, it’s essential to understand why weeds grow between concrete pavers:
Gaps and Joints
Weeds find their way between pavers through gaps and joints where sand or gravel is typically used for installation.
Seeds and Spores
Weeds can propagate from seeds carried by wind, animals, or birds. They can also spread from spores or underground rhizomes.
Soil particles and organic matter that accumulate in the gaps between pavers can provide nutrients for weed growth.
Moisture retained in the gaps, especially after rain or irrigation, creates an ideal environment for weed germination and growth.
To minimize weed growth between concrete pavers, consider these preventive measures before installing the pavers:
Lay down a geotextile fabric or landscape fabric beneath the pavers during installation to prevent weed growth from below.
This fabric allows for drainage while blocking weed growth.
Proper Base and Grading
Ensure a well-compacted and properly graded base of crushed stone or gravel beneath the pavers. This discourages weeds from taking root.
A well-draining base also prevents excess moisture buildup.
Choose pavers with narrower gaps or joints between them. Smaller gaps make it more challenging for weeds to establish themselves.
Routine maintenance is key to preventing and managing weed growth between concrete pavers:
Regularly sweeping your paver surface with a broom or blower helps remove dirt, dust, and debris that can contribute to weed growth.
By keeping the gaps clean, you make it less hospitable for weed seeds to settle.
Remove Weeds Manually
Periodically inspect your paver installation for any weeds that have managed to grow.
Use a hand weeder or weed-pulling tool to remove weeds at the root level, being careful not to disturb the pavers.
Joint Sand Replacement
Over time, joint sand can become dislodged, compacted, or washed away. Replacing the joint sand as needed can help maintain weed resistance.
Use polymeric joint sand, which hardens when wet, to discourage weed growth.
Joint Sand Stabilization
Properly stabilizing the joint sand between concrete pavers can be an effective method for weed control:
Polymeric Joint Sand
Polymeric joint sand contains binders that, when activated by water, harden and lock the pavers in place, making it difficult for weeds to penetrate.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation and activation.
Silica sand can be swept into the gaps between pavers to inhibit weed growth and maintain stability.
While it doesn’t harden like polymeric sand, it creates a barrier that makes it more challenging for weeds to take root.
Applying a sealer to the pavers can help prevent weed seeds from finding a foothold in the joints.
Sealers also offer protection against moisture and stains, prolonging the life of your paver installation.
Organic Weed Control Methods
If you prefer eco-friendly approaches, consider using organic weed control methods between your concrete pavers:
A mixture of white vinegar and water can be sprayed into the gaps to kill existing weeds.
Be cautious not to spray nearby plants, as vinegar can harm desirable vegetation.
Boiling water poured directly onto weeds can effectively kill them and prevent regrowth.
This method is chemical-free but may require repeated applications.
You can create a natural herbicide by mixing ingredients like salt, vinegar, and dish soap.
Apply this solution directly to weeds in the gaps to eliminate them.
Professional Weed Control Services
For persistent weed issues or larger concrete paver installations, professional weed control services can be a practical solution:
Professional weed control companies can apply selective herbicides that target weeds while sparing desirable plants.
They have the expertise to apply herbicides safely and effectively.
Long-Term Maintenance Plans
Professional services often offer long-term maintenance plans that include regular inspections and weed control treatments.
These plans can help ensure your paver surfaces remain weed-free year-round.
Maintaining a weed-free concrete paver installation requires a combination of preventive measures, regular maintenance, and, in some cases, professional assistance. By understanding the factors that contribute to weed growth and implementing the strategies outlined in this guide, you can enjoy a clean, attractive, and weed-free outdoor space. Whether you choose to take a DIY approach or enlist the help of professionals, keeping weeds at bay between your concrete pavers will ensure that your outdoor area remains inviting and well-maintained for years to come.
Selecting Appropriate Ground Covers
In addition to the preventive and maintenance strategies mentioned earlier, selecting the right ground cover for the gaps between your concrete pavers can be an effective way to deter weed growth:
Ground Cover Plants
Consider planting low-growing ground cover plants, such as creeping thyme, sedum, or moss, between your pavers.
These plants not only create an attractive and natural look but also help suppress weeds by competing for space and nutrients.
Gravel or Crushed Stone
Another option is to fill the gaps between your pavers with decorative gravel or crushed stone.
These materials not only provide an appealing contrast to the pavers but also discourage weed growth by reducing available soil space.
Polymeric Sand with Herbicide
For added weed resistance, you can use polymeric sand that contains built-in herbicide.
This type of sand not only stabilizes the pavers but also releases herbicide over time to deter weed growth.
Persistent Weed Control
Even with the best preventive measures and maintenance, some weeds may still find their way between your concrete pavers. In such cases, consider these additional strategies:
Flame weeding involves using a propane torch to heat and kill weeds in the gaps between pavers.
This method is effective for spot treatment and works by destroying the weed’s cell structure.
Steam weeding utilizes high-temperature steam to kill weeds.
It’s an eco-friendly option that doesn’t require the use of chemicals, making it safe for the environment.
Professional Weed Control
If weeds persist despite your efforts, it may be time to consult with a professional weed control service.
Professionals can assess the situation, identify the type of weeds, and implement targeted treatments for effective weed eradication.
Maintaining a Weed-Free Environment
To maintain a weed-free environment between your concrete pavers, it’s essential to remain vigilant and proactive:
Routinely inspect your paver installation for any signs of weed growth.
Catching and addressing weeds early can prevent them from spreading and establishing a foothold.
When you spot weeds, remove them promptly, ensuring you extract the entire root system.
The longer weeds are allowed to grow, the more challenging they can be to eliminate.
Stick to a consistent maintenance schedule that includes sweeping, cleaning, and reapplying joint sand or ground cover materials as needed.
Regular maintenance is key to preventing weed reinfestation.
Keeping weeds from growing between your concrete pavers is not only about maintaining the aesthetics of your outdoor space but also about preserving the integrity and longevity of your paver installation. By understanding the factors that contribute to weed growth, implementing preventive measures, and using a combination of strategies like joint sand stabilization, organic weed control, appropriate ground covers, and persistent weed control methods, you can achieve and maintain a weed-free environment. Whether you prefer a DIY approach or enlist professional assistance, a weed-free paver surface will enhance the beauty and functionality of your outdoor area, allowing you to enjoy it to the fullest for years to come.
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It’s always rather special when reading a really gripping story that just happens to be written by a friend. Author Stephanie Keyes is a lovely lady with an amazing, and extremely supportive, family. As an author she is able to pull you into her ‘imagined’ world of fantasy and you will spent time with some wonderful characters.
“Magnificent!” Keyes’ imagination is on fire, and you will be delighted as the story of Kellen St James and Calienta continues in book two of The Star Child series. The story is compelling and the ending is perfect – you are left with a sense of real satisfaction and yet expectation for the final novel to come in this series.
Whilst fantasy is still very much in play, I love the every-day setting as we follow Kellen and Cali whilst they are on the run. The blend between normal life and fantasy is spot-on and serves to accentuate rather than overwhelm the detail of their journey. Is a normal life together just within their grasp? How is it possible that Kellen could possibly turn to the dark side, as the prophecy foretells?
Having been introduced to a very ‘young’ Kellen in The Star Child, his maturity now shines through – although glimpses of the insecurity of youth still linger at times. The passion builds and you find yourself caught up in the emotions of their intense relationship. Superb job Ms Keyes – cannot wait for the final volume in this trilogy!”
The Star Child series began with The Star Child and a young Kellen St James. In The Fallen Stars (book no. 2 in the series) he has most certainly grown up! Stephanie did a great job of portraying the anxiety and paranoia of people ‘on the run’ whilst life around them continues with unfailing normality. The pace builds and ….
If I had to give one reason for buying this book (and I’d suggest buying both the first and second books) it’s to escape for a few hours into a magical world. It might be YA fantasy, but as an adult you too will be transported … in true Lord of the Rings style!
The Fallen Stars (The Star Child #2)
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Stephanie Keyes has been addicted to Fantasy since she discovered T.H. White as a child and started drumming up incredible journeys in her head. When she’s not writing, Stephanie is also a graphic designer, international speaker, teacher, musician, avid reader, and Mom to two little boys who constantly keep her on her toes. In addition, she’s best friend to her incredible husband of eleven years. Keyes is the author of the YA Fantasy series, The Star Child, which currently includes The Star Child (September 2012) and The Fallen Stars (April 2013), both released by Inkspell Publishing. She is currently hard at work on the third book in the trilogy, The Star Catcher. (Author photo courtesy of Kristina Serafini Photography) Follow @StephanieKeyes

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The A50 Wireless + Base Station for PlayStation 4/PC/Mac delivers the top-of-the-line acoustics, ergonomics, comfort and durability that gamers demand. The all-new Base Station provides clear, low-latency voice communication, while making headset pairing and charging simple. The Astro Command Centre software allows gamers and streamers to tune every input and output parameter of the A50 precisely for their specific setup. For even more flexibility, the optional A50 Mod Kit allows you to add a synthetic leather headband and ear cushions for improved noise isolation. Experience absolute audio immersion with the A50 Wireless + Base Station.
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Columbia was hit with the first snowfall of the season Tuesday, surprising residents on their morning commute.
This year's first snowfall seems to have caused more accidents than the previous years, Sgt. Paul Reinsch of the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
Reinsch attributed the large number of accidents to the timing and surprise of the snowfall. The busiest time for the highway patrol was between 5 and 8 a.m., during the morning rush hour.
The primary problem was not only that it was the first snow, but also that the snow was worse in some areas, and people weren't prepared when they came across an icy area, Reinsch said.
"You can be driving, and (the road) is just wet, but then there's a slick spot, and you're going faster than you normally would," Reinsch said. "People get in trouble before they realize it."
The 1.3 inches of snow and ice jammed traffic on major roadways and sent emergency vehicles to more than 40 injury accidents before noon.
Reinsch said there were about four to five times more accidents in the Troop F area if non-injury accidents are included. Troop F covers 13 counties in mid-Missouri.
An advisory from the Missouri Department of Transportation attributed the treacherous conditions to a combination of light snow and freezing mist.
Anthony Lupo, MU professor of atmospheric science, described the conditions this way:
"The ground has been very warm, while the air is quite cold. The first snow that fell melted, then froze, causing quite a stir this morning.
"Once we cool the ground down, this won't be a big issue."
Columbia police received 199 calls related to accidents in Boone County between midnight and 1:30 p.m., according to a department press release.
Emergency personnel responded to 112 of those accidents, which resulted in 13 injuries but no fatalities.
The emergency room at Boone Hospital Center treated 15 snow-related injuries Tuesday morning, according to media relations specialist Jacob Luecke. More serious injuries were sent to University Hospital, he said.
At University Hospital, another 15 people were treated for injuries attributed to the weather, said Matt Splett, media coordinator for MU Health Care said.
The city was expecting only traces of snow, said Jill Stedem, public information specialist with Columbia Public Works Department. She attributed the slick conditions to early-morning snow turning to ice after travel became heavy on the roads.
MoDOT dispatched 230 trucks in 18 central Missouri counties beginning at midnight, according to Assistant District Maintenance Engineer Jason Shafer.
Boone County Fire Protection Public Information Officer Gale Blomenkamp called the morning "very busy" but said it was typical for the first snow day.
Most drivers were not prepared for how slick the roads were going to be, he said.
"Ice is more slick when it's 31 degrees than when it's zero," Blomenkamp said.
Reinsch said that normally the highway patrol issues a public service announcement reminding people to leave early and plan out their drive, but he never heard that snow was forecasted for Tuesday.
Students were delayed on bus routes because of road conditions and collisions. There were nine collision-related accidents in which vehicles struck buses, Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said. In only one case, where a car slid into the front of a bus, was a student taken to the hospital; the injuries were not serious, Baumstark said.
There are 212 bus routes per day, she said.
John Berghager, owner of I-70 Towing, called it an abnormal morning for business.
"We couldn't keep up with what we had going on," he said.
Berghager said the towing company handled at least 43 calls before 2 p.m. Tuesday.
"It seems a little excessive for how little snow we got."


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Legislation to pave the way for additional federal spectrum auctions later this year moved closer to passage Tuesday after the House approved the measure known as RAY BAUM’s Act.
The bill, named in honor of the former staff director of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reauthorizes the Federal Communications Commission and includes a number of provisions from Senate legislation designed to make additional spectrum available.
Crucially, the measure also allows the FCC to deposit upfront payments from bidders in spectrum auctions with the U.S. Treasury — a technical fix that, if passed, will allow planned auctions in the 28 GHz and 24 GHz bands to move forward later this year.
“This bipartisan, bicameral product puts consumers first and solidifies the nation’s critical telecommunications infrastructure, giving the U.S. a global edge in the race to 5G and improving internet services across the country,” the authors of the bill — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla. — said in a joint statement.
The bill now moves to the Senate, which unanimously passed the MOBILE NOW Act spectrum legislation last summer.
“The inclusion of MOBILE NOW and the auction deposits provisions will ensure the FCC has the necessary authority to hold spectrum auctions in 2018, which is vital to the U.S. winning the global race to 5G,” said CTIA President and CEO Meredith Attwell Baker. “We are hopeful that this same bipartisan approach will deliver the spectrum pipeline and infrastructure reform we will need to lead the world in wireless.”
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Orlando, who was dining with Leonardo DiCaprio at the Cipriani restaurant on Wednesday night, was very, very angry, when Justin, who didn’t have a reservation at the eatery, approached their table to try to talk to the actors.
DiCaprio had proceeded to shoo away the pop singer with his hand, leading Bieber to provoke a fight which saw Bloom jump over a sofa to get at the 20-year-old Baby singer at the restaurant."
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dicaprio had proceeded to shoo away the pop singer with his hand
god, bieber is such a prick
Int: Orlando, this has been such a long journey for you in this franchise. Can you sort of reflect back, I mean your career has evolved, kinda bittersweet, right?
Orlando: Yeah, very bittersweet.
Lupita Nyong’o & Orlando Bloom pose together backstage at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards on April 13, 2014.

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Author: Dorothy Moss
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Children and Social Change explores memories of childhood. Dorothy Moss examines experiences not commonly associated with everyday childhood, focusing on, for example war, migration, employment, religion, policing, and civil and industrial unrest. Her research explores how children engage with wider social change through their relationships with their families, communities and nations. It focuses on how they carve out space and time for themselves from complex social relations. The research is informed by academic ideas about social memory, space and time, and discusses the selectivity of memories of childhood and how these are filtered through later social experience, family stories and research processes.

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Cloud migration is the process of moving data, applications, and other business elements from an on-premises environment to the cloud. The cloud offers many benefits, including scalability, flexibility, and cost savings. Cloud migration can be a complex process, but there are a number of tools and services that can help.
The first step in any cloud migration is to assess the current on-premises environment. This includes identifying which data and applications can be moved to the cloud, and which will need to remain on-premises. The next step is to select a cloud provider. There are a number of factors to consider when choosing a provider, including cost, security, and service levels.
Once a provider has been selected, the next step is to create a plan for migrating data and applications. This plan should include a timeline, budget, and resources. The final step is to execute the plan and monitor the results.
Cloud migration can offer many benefits for businesses, including increased scalability, flexibility, and cost savings. However, the process can be complex. businesses should carefully assess their on-premises environment, select a reputable cloud provider, and create a detailed plan before beginning any migration.


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Check out the bid price for the real Chand Nawab’s viral ‘Karachi Se’ video
Real Chand Nawab has listed his viral ‘Karachi Se’ video as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) for sale on the Foundation app.
Almost every Bollywood fan has seen Bajrangi Bhaijaan and remembers its sequences not just because of Salman Khan, but also because of Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s famous performance.
One of the film’s most memorable scenes is when ‘Chand Nawab,’ the figure of a reporter played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, is repeatedly interrupted by passengers while reporting from the Karachi railway station.
People were surprised to learn that Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s portrayal was inspired by a real Pakistani TV journalist, Chand Nawab, who became renowned in 2008 after uploading his BTS of reporting.
The Real Chand Nawab sprang to prominence following the release of Bajrangi Bhaijan on the big screen, and he is currently making headlines once more.
He has made his viral “Karachi Se” video available for purchase as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) via the Foundation app, a platform that assists digital producers in earning money through their digital artwork. The minimum bid for Chand Nawab’s viral video is 20 Ethereum tokens, or $63,604 (around Rs 10,684,823).
Nawab wrote on the platform, “I’m Chand Nawab, a journalist, and reporter by profession. In 2008, a video of me surfaced on YouTube in which I fumbled while reporting Eid Festival frenzy at a Railway station. While reporting, I was contently interrupted by people, my fumbling and constant irritation made this video viral getting millions of views on YouTube and Facebook.”
An old and dilapidated phone booth in the park was stolen
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This is the sad moment Maccabi Haifa’s pre-season friendly with Lille was halted when protesters stormed the pitch, attacking players.
Pro-Palestinian protesters rushed onto the pitch in the 86th minute and began punching and kicking members of the Maccabi squad.
Aleksander Stanojevic, Maccabi manager, fought off a few but but was eventually punched in the face in the dugout.
Security battled to remove the protesters, while the majority of Maccabi players made for the tunnel.
As UEFA has forbid games in Israel, the match was played in Austria, but unfortunately couldn’t avoid avoid trouble.


I hope this review reaches the people at Sanks. I honestly wish I could give this company more than 5 stars. Aside from being GREAT at working with PEOPLE, these people are fair and have amazing business ethics. First, when our AC suddenly blew out in the middle of a very heated Summer, one of Sanks Mechanical professional named Bill helped assess and explain the situation in a way that was easy to understand. He was able to come out on the same day. He genuinely tried to get me the fastest help I can. Fast forward to two days later (when most others were giving me a week at the least), Dan, another Sanks Mechanical professional, installed a new replacement motor. He was super friendly, personable, polite and efficient. From the people at the phone all the way to their people outside, this company works hard on maintaining such incredible service and no less, for a --- wait for it --- fair price!!! Unheard of in today's world. Thank you Sanks for being a company FOR the people!


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Swinburne’s in-depth analysis and action plan towards gender equity over the past three years as part of the Science in Gender Equity Australia (SAGE) pilot has been recognised with a SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
The SAGE initiative was set up to help support Australia’s higher education and research sector to monitor and improve gender equity in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM). Swinburne is a member of the inaugural pilot program, which applies the UK’s successful Athena SWAN accreditation framework.
Swinburne Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Linda Kristjanson AO said the university’s ultimate reward would be to enhance gender equity in STEMM.
“The Athena SWAN Bronze Award recognises the enquiry and efforts taken to improve gender equity at Swinburne, and of our collaboration to support transformational change as part of the broader STEMM community,” says Professor Kristjanson.
“The rigor and depth of analysis applied through the program ensure we have a blueprint for achieving practical, tangible outcomes. We recognise that systemic and cultural change is needed to improve gender equity and are already applying best practices.
“From undertaking women-only recruitment and addressing the gender pay gap to encouraging flexible work and parental leave for all staff, the actions we take will ultimately improve the workplace for all genders in all disciplines and areas.
“When the world gets better for women, it also gets better for men.”
Action for equity
Swinburne has a range of mechanisms in place to measure, monitor and support cultural and systems-based change to improve gender equity. Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation and Change) and Professor of Astrophysics Sarah Maddison leads the university’s SAGE project, and is particularly proud of the way the Swinburne community has embraced SAGE and the steps taken to date to identify issues and opportunities for real change.
“What gets measured matters – just as you can’t be what you can’t see, you can’t change what you can’t see. Measuring and monitoring progress through our SAGE action plan is key to advancing gender equity at Swinburne,” says Professor Maddison.
“From the work of passionate individuals and teams of staff and students, to the deep data analysis and self-reflection of our culture and practices, the SAGE program offered a framework to combine our activities and approach.”
Actions initiated to improve gender equity at Swinburne include:
- Providing five Vice-Chancellor’s Women in STEM research fellowships to date, which are also our first women-only roles in applied mathematics, chemical sciences, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering and engineering
- Pursuing donor-sponsored scholarship opportunities for women in STEM disciplines.
- Establishing diversity targets for the university’s Engineering Practice Academy for staff and students.
- Offering full primary care parental leave entitlements for people of all genders.
- Developing an academic support network that drove significant increases in academic promotion, and has been replicated at other universities.
“For Swinburne, it’s the combination of actions – big and small and at every stage of the STEMM pipeline – that will lead to sustainable change. And none of that would be possible without our Swinburne leadership, staff and students who supported our initial involvement in the SAGE program and continue to drive change across the organisation,” says Professor Maddison.
Recognition from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program
“SAGE extends warm congratulations to the first group of 20 institutions that have completed the pathway to accreditation – especially to the awardees. Their journey has been one of reflective analysis of their organisation, its culture, systems and structures – a genuine investment and commitment to improve gender equity and diversity,” says SAGE Executive Director says Dr Wafa El-Adhami.
“For transformational change and large cultural shifts, we all need to work together and that is exactly what has happened on the SAGE journey. Congratulations to everyone who has been part of this pioneering and bold initiative.”
About the SAGE Athena SWAN program
The Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative was established to pilot the UK’s Athena SWAN Charter in Australia. Launched in 2015, SAGE is a partnership between the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering.
Building on the success of the UK Athena Swan Charter, SAGE is adapting its accreditation framework for use in Australia in the STEMM higher education and research sector.
Athena SWAN is a mechanism for gender equity, providing a framework in which to plan and undertake concrete work to create structural and cultural change for gender equity. It addresses system and structural barriers, as well as culture that hinder participation and advancement of women and minority groups in organisations – making it an effective enabling mechanism for transformational change.
The first round of SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze Awards was conferred in Canberra on 5 December 2018. Fifty per cent of Australia’s higher education and research sector is now part of the pilot program.

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Formula Student is an international competition, which promotes excellence in engineering, giving the students a chance to apply the theory studied at the University, improve their skills and pursuit the maximum performance in a competition environment.
The teams must design, manufacture and assemble a Formula Student race car which is compliance with the rules, able to pass the technical inspection and be competitive at the track.
Also, this competition covers everything related to the business world and marketing by designing a business plan focused on the manufacturing and bringing a race car to the market.
Presentation, strategy, organization, methodology, innovation and research merge together for one goal: testing the teams out off the track.
Accuracy, speed, driving skills, synchronization and determination join together to go beyond the limits of the team and the prototype.
A GLOBAL EVENT
Started in the USA in 1980 by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the Formula Student reached Europe in 1998, and since then it has extended around the world.
Italy, Germany, Australia, Austria, Japan, Hungary, Spain, England, Brazil, Czech Republic and China are all envolved in the competition.


> I replaced an Intel P4 D845PESV motherboard
> with an Intel P4 D865PERL motherboard -- as a
> result of lightning that ended up going through
> a working APC Smart-UPS 700 and knocking out the
> I had SCO OSR504 installed in that machine on an
> Adaptec 29160 with 2 Seagate LVDs, which were
> NOT affected by the hit.
> /dev/boot is on hd0a and
> /dev/root is on /dev/hd24. (Another HD off the 50-pin
> port on the 29160 had been installed BEFORE the 2nd
> LVD drive - so that's why OSR504 root is on /dev/hd24.)
> I am using the ad160 driver that is for
> OSR505 since there was none for OSR504 and it worked on OSR504. The system
> was bootable both
> from floppies and the hard disk with the Intel P4
> D845PESV motherboard before the hit.
> Solaris 9 is installed on the same hd as OSR504 root
> and boots just fine with the new motherboard.
> Microsoft Small Business Server is also on the 1st hd and
> it also boots just fine.
> Now, I cannot boot OSR504 from hd(40)unix nor from
> fd(60)unix. I have tried 2 SCO OSR504 boot/root
> floppies and here are the results:
> When booting with fd(60)unix, boot consistently STOPS
> at the 1st dot after the line:
> Loading kernel fd(60)unix.Z .text
> . [stops here]
> If I boot from the floppy but use the following bootstring
> hd(40)unix swap=hd(161) dump=hd(161) root=hd(162),
> then boot stops with 1 complete line of dots and about
> half-way through the next line of dots after the following
> Loading kernel hd(40)unix.Z .text
> If I boot from the hard disk, boot consistently stops after
> 4 complete lines of dots plus half of the 5th line.
> If I try to BOOT ONLY from an SCO OSR505 boot
> floppy withOUT the ad160 driver and with an OSR505
> kernel from a Pentium 100 PC, the boot completes to
> the root filesystem diskette request. I do NOT go any
> further since the controller driver is NOT ad160 on the
> OSR505 system and it isn't the same OS version.
> If I disable cache in the bootstring, boot still stops
> after the "Loading... .text" msg.
> When I remove the Adaptec 29160 and the 2 LVD
> drives and hook to a new Dell P4 Dimension 8250,
> I have no problem booting/rooting from the hard drives.
> The D865PERL motherboard is running with:
> DDR333 -> single channel dynamic paging mode
> Memory is 512 Mb (DDR400) single channel (setup)
> Two serial-ATA ports are also available on this
> motherboard, but not being used.
> If I try to change the ATA/IDE config to legacy mode --
> up to 2 IDE devices max, booting from the hd stops
> sooner after the "Loading... .text" line.
> Under chipset configuration, the following is set on the
> Intel motherboard:
> ISA Enable Bit - Enable
> PCI Latency Timer 32
> Extended config:
> SDRAM Frequency Auto
> CPC Override Auto
> SDRAM Timing Control AUTO
> SDRAM RAS Act. to Pre. 7
> SDRAM CAS# LATENCY 2.5
> SDRAM RAS# to CAS# delay 3
> SDRAM RAS# Precharge 3
> On the OSR504 system, I have many patches and
> rs504c: oss470a,oss485a,oss471f and
> If there is anything I can do to change the kernel (while
> the disks are hooked to the Dell machine) or a bootstring
> option to boot the SCO OSR504 on the new motherboard, please let me know.
> I would prefer to work on the P4 rather than the Pentium
> I understand that I need to upgrade to OSR507 and
> maybe that would solve my problem, but I need an
> interim solution if possible.


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Across the political spectrum, boosting growth is a top priority - but policy uncertainty is a major obstacle to that objective. In this blog, Melville Rodrigues and Aveek Bhattacharya set out how to (re)build stability at the heart of our politics.
“Growth, growth and growth” are the top three priorities for which major party leader? Answer: both Keir Starmer and Liz Truss. The Labour leader made the claim in a speech on the economy in July. The soon-to-be-ex Prime Minister used the exact same formulation in her Conservative conference speech earlier this month, and expressed the same sentiment in the Conservative Party leadership debates over the summer. This renewed focus on growth is welcome, and long overdue, given the travails the UK economy has experienced in recent decades. Yet as the current Government is discovering, sound economic management depends as much on the way policies are delivered as it does on the content of those policies.
In particular, instability, churn, and uncertainty are deeply poisonous to effective governance. They also undermine business confidence. While wider economic forces and substantive policy decisions have also contributed to it, the stagnation in business investment since 2016 is in large part a product of regulatory uncertainty in the post-Brexit era. Offering incentives for investment or cutting business taxes may seem attractive, but businesses will not take them seriously if they expect them to be unwound after the next election.
Recent work from our think tank, the Social Market Foundation, illustrates the point. In interviews with farmers, we found that many are unwilling to invest in innovative technologies that could help bridge the gap to more productive agricultural systems because six years after the Brexit referendum, they still do not know what the post-EU farm subsidy system will look like. Reports that Liz Truss’ government is considering throwing out much of the progress that has been made and going back to square one with a full review of the subsidy system only makes things worse.
What we need, then, are holistic solutions, and sustainable reforms that achieve consensus amongst a wide range of stakeholders. The good news is that our policymakers, at their best, have shown themselves eminently capable of such collaborative and long-term thinking.
On a number of important issues – independent monetary policy, the national minimum wage, pension reform and auto-enrolment – policies have been developed that rise above short-term party politics and offer businesses a framework for the long-term.
In the years ahead, there are significant areas where all the major parties have similar goals and a shared interest in working together to embed changes. For example, people across the political spectrum share the objective of encouraging pension funds to invest more of their money in long-term assets, like infrastructure, that can boost the economy. Politicians should therefore support the work of the Productive Finance Working Group, which combines the expertise of the Bank of England, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Treasury and industry.
Where appropriate, we believe that policy recommendations should be delegated to more stable, independent and expert decision-making bodies. Events of recent weeks have shown the value of organisations like the Office for Budget Responsibility. We welcome the Chancellor establishing this month the Economic Advisory Council as a consultative forum with leading and respected economists, to advise current and – we hope– future governments. Another example would be for government to take more heed of the recommendations of the National Infrastructure Commission, given the UK’s slow progress on infrastructure investment. At the same time, we are democrats and we recognise the importance of elected representatives retaining the most important decisions.
Moreover, politicians themselves are not necessarily the problem: often the issue is the partisan incentive to engage in artificial adversarialism. In the US, some commentators have put forward the ‘Secret Congress hypothesis’ that effective government action is most likely to occur on issues that do not receive public attention. According to the theory, as soon politicians talk openly on a subject, they feel compelled to draw partisan dividing lines. If it stays in the shadows, they are more willing to seek a middle ground. To some extent, this dynamic operates in the UK as well. Fortunately, however, we have forums and institutions – most notably select committees and all-party parliamentary groups – that facilitate politicians to work together on a cross-party basis.
Yet there are limits to what can be achieved furtively. Impressions count as well as actions, and if ordinary people – including businesses – assume that politics is all Punch and Judy they can hardly be expected to feel secure. There will always be dividing lines, but it would be nice more often to see politicians asked to name which of their opponents’ policies they think have been successful or intend to keep, if only to highlight the latent agreement that already exists.
So we would also like to see more progress in our political culture, towards one that does more to valorise and promote consensus where it exists. We should utilise more expertise within our policy infrastructure to build collaboration and continuity.
Melville Rodrigues is a trustee of the Social Market Foundation and Aveek Bhattacharya is research director

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If you are a child of the ’80s like I am, then most likely Reading Rainbow was a big part of your life. I still get a thrill when I hear that old theme song. I loved learning about books that I could read, most of them even available in my local library. I loved that the show didn’t only have boys on it, or that only the boys got to talk about the dinosaur books. They let girls talk about the cool science-y books, too, and that had a huge impact on me, although I’m sure I didn’t realize it at the time. All I knew was that I liked that the girls could talk about science, too, and didn’t have to help their moms make cookies or something while the boys got to have all the fun. I am beyond delighted that Reading Rainbow is back on the air, even if it is only available online. I am hopeful that a whole new generation of children will be as influenced and inspired by it as I know I was.
Reading Rainbow first started airing in 1983. For me, this was a perfect timeframe. I first learned how to read when I was four years old and immediately became hooked. While I don’t recall the title of the book, I do remember when it actually “clicked” for me, when it made sense that the letters on the page formed into words that could tell me a story. The book that made its first literary magic for me was about a bumblebee. I remember bugging my poor, beleaguered mother out of her wits for more books and more story time and more of basically anything at all to do with reading.
Enter Reading Rainbow. My mother learned about the show literally a couple days before it started and plopped me down in front of it and I. Was. Hooked. In my little then-five-year-old brain, it was like the gods of literature had created it just for me. I mean, I’m an only child and I was only five, so I’m all kinds of self-centered. But still, Reading Rainbow rocked my childhood world. There was a rad guy on it who obviously loved kids who just wanted to talk about books! How was that not the best thing ever?
The very first show featured TIGHT TIMES, about a kid who couldn’t have a dog because they needed to save money, but he found a kitten instead. *I* had found a kitten recently! I couldn’t keep it because it turned out I was super allergic to cats, but still! Was LeVar Burton psychic? Did he know I’d found a kitten and picked that book just for me? It had seemed so at the time!
And do I really need to tell you about the dinosaur episode? I still remember the book, DIGGING UP DINOSAURS. It was that specific episode that gave me a lifelong interest in paleontology. For the longest time, I thought I wanted to BE a paleontologist. I have tried hard to keep up with at least an educated layman’s level of knowledge about the field, and have been continually fascinated by the ongoing discoveries scientists have made.
SPACE CASE was one of the first sci-fi books I ever read. Not only has that influenced literally my entire reading life, it also had an impact on my writing life as well. My own creative writing tends toward the sci-fi and speculative fiction, and I am positive this book, which I learned about because of Reading Rainbow, played a role in that every bit as much as watching reruns of Star Trek: TOS or reading old sci-fi from the ’50s and ’60s with my mom.
In addition to imbuing me with a general love of sci-fi, Reading Rainbow taught me to love all science, not just paleontology. Dinosaurs and aliens were just my gateway drugs. GERMS MAKE ME SICK undoubtedly triggered my fascination with diseases and microbes. To this day, I am morbidly fascinated by the Black Death and will read anything about it. I almost became a virologist because of this episode about germs, and it was only when it occurred to me – as an adult – that some diseases can literally make you melt from the inside out that I changed my mind and went with something else in my college studies. Other sciences I have a lifelong interest in because of Reading Rainbow are volcanology (thanks, HILL OF FIRE!], astronomy and astrophysics (not that I understand a lot of that, but they are rad anyway! Also, thanks, ALISTAIR IN OUTER SPACE!), and apiology (thanks, THE LIFECYCLE OF THE HONEYBEE!).
Let us not overlook the humanities, of course. MUMMIES MADE IN EGYPT and OX-CART MAN, among others, taught me to love history. To this day, my second-favorite form of literature is historical fiction, and I earned my degrees in medieval literature because I just couldn’t decide if I loved literature or history more. Medieval lit seemed like a good mix of the two. I learned about history first through Reading Rainbow rather than a classroom. Also, it was because of books I read because of Reading Rainbow, such as BRINGING THE RAIN TO KAPITI PLAIN, LIANG AND THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH, THE GIFT OF THE SACRED DOG, and WATCH THE STARS COME OUT, that I learned about other cultures, whether they were in my own country or in other parts of the world, so huzzah for a big anthropology win there! Many of those same books taught me that not everyone is as lucky as I was and that some people had different challenges in life. Others, such as A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER, drove that message home and made me grateful for what I had and helped to inspire a spirit of wanting to help those who were less fortunate than me. That was the first book I remember making me have feels. I felt bad that the little girl’s house burned down and they didn’t have enough money even to buy a nice chair. It made an impact on me.
I suppose this is a long-winded way of saying thank you, Reading Rainbow, and thank you, LeVar Burton, for giving at least one little girl the inspiration and confidence to learn and pursue her own interests. For whatever it’s worth, Reading Rainbow was a formative presence in my early life and I seem to have turned out okay. Thank you for teaching children that reading is cool and that you can learn about some really fun things through books. Thank you for showing us that girls as well as boys can love science and math. Thank you for helping me and so many other children understand that the world is a rich and complex place full of wonderfully diverse people. Reading Rainbow had a big impact on the formation of my social conscience, so thank you for that as well. Oh, and Happy Birthday, LeVar! The world needs more good men like you.


Electronic Arts has officially announced EA PLAY 2018, which takes place at the Hollywood Palladium and on EA.com, from June 9-11, 2018. No additional details have been released as of yet, but be sure to sign up for their newsletters to stay up to date with the show.
EA PLAY is heading back to the city of stars this June, and we’re bringing you the biggest games of the year.
- Where: Hollywood Palladium
- When: June 9-11, 2018
- Time: Saturday 2pm – 8pm; Sunday & Monday 10am – 8pm
At the core of EA PLAY is you – our players and communities. EA PLAY is a place to connect with our games and each other, whether you’re joining us in person, online or through your favorite content creators and community leaders. It’s all about giving you early access to our games, listening to your feedback, and most importantly, having fun with some of the biggest games in the world.
And best of all, tickets are free.
The annual three-day event will include more hands-on experiences at the Palladium for players attending the event, while some of the biggest global community creators in the world will be sharing early game footage and live streams directly from the show floor for players viewing from home. We’ll also have a rich online content program via EA.com with breaking news, stories, live content and more to take you deep inside your favorite games.
What games, you ask? At EA PLAY 2018, you will have a chance to play our next Battlefield™ experience, new EA SPORTS™ games, and get an inside look at the stunning new action game, Anthem™. The Sims™ 4 and our mobile games will be on hand, and of course, we have a few surprises as well.
If you are able to make it to Hollywood, we have a lot in store for you: hundreds of game stations, awesome game demos, lots of experiences for attendees and families, including music, art, food and entertainment for everyone.
Tickets will be available this Spring – and in taking your feedback from last year’s event, we’ll be introducing a new system to give you better hands on access to your favorite games. So stay tuned over the coming weeks and months to learn more about EA PLAY 2018, including ticket availability, entertainment, program schedule and more.
We’ll see you in Hollywood!


Iiro Rantala & Ulf Wakenius: Good Stuff
Iiro Rantala, piano
Ulf Wakenius, guitar
Ulf Wakenius and Iiro Rantala treat listeners to virtuoso swing with repertoire from their new album GOOD STUFF. Included is a suite of pieces named after cities with which the two gentlemen are very familiar and which have inspired the music – Vienna, Palma, Helsinki, Seoul, Rome and others. The programme also includes a handful of covers of well-known songs, including a new arrangement of Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder.
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Following a very public fall from grace, country music star Faith Winters seeks refuge in her rural Texas hometown, where she rediscovers feelings for her high school sweetheart, the local pastor. But the homecoming is bittersweet.
The 7D is an American animated television series produced by Disney Television Animation loosely based on the 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Walt Disney Productions where The 7D must defend the land of Jollywood from the magical villains Grim and Hildy Gloom who attempt to dethrone Queen Delightful and rule Jollywood.
Good Luck Charlie is an American television sitcom, which premiered on April 4, 2010, on Disney Channel. The series was created by Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen, who wanted to create a program that would appeal to entire families, as opposed to only children. It focuses on a Denver family, the Duncans, as they try to adjust to the births of their fourth and fifth children, Charlotte “Charlie” Duncan and Toby Duncan. In each episode, Teddy Duncan creates a video diary containing advice for Charlie about their family and life as a teenager. Teddy tries to show Charlie what she might go through when she is older in the video diaries for future reference. Each video diary ends with Teddy saying the eponymous phrase, “Good luck, Charlie”.
Among other decisions, executives included adult-centric scenes and changed the series title from Oops to Love, Teddy and finally to Good Luck Charlie in order to ensure the series would appeal to all family members. Good Luck Charlie premiered on Disney Channel in the United States on April 4, 2010. It premiered in Canada on April 5, 2010, the United Kingdom and Ireland on May 14, 2010, and in Australia and New Zealand on July 23, 2010. Good Luck Charlie was renewed for a second season, with production beginning in August 2010 with a season premiere on February 20, 2011. A feature-length Christmas Disney Channel Original Movie based on the series entitled Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas! began production in March 2011 for a December 2011 premiere.
It was a normal night in Las Vegas, Nevada, all the lights were flashing brightly, until a man with one hand, one eye, and one leg walks into a pawn shop with a statue of a hideous looking Leprechaun. The owner claims it’s a good luck charm. The statue also wore a medallion around it’s neck. The careless pawn shop owner took off the medallion setting the Leprechaun free…
The film is about a high school tech whiz (Laura Marano), who is determined to become prom queen. But on the big day, she suddenly wakes up having a bad hair day, and her destroyed prom dress, and everything that can go wrong, does go badly wrong. A police officer (Leigh-Allyn Baker) seeks the necklace that the teen somehow ends up possessing. Prom day goes really bad as the pair is pursued by a dogged jewel thief (Christian Campbell) on a wild ride cross around the city.
When a high school senior finds out from her parents that she must miss the town’s winter dance in order to attend church, she successfully wishes their faith away, bringing disastrous consequences to her family and community. To restore their faith, she is led through a series of Christmas adventures that change her heart and those around her.
Teddy Duncan’s middle-class family embarks on a road trip from their home in Denver to visit Mrs. Duncans Parents, the Blankenhoopers, in Palm Springs. When they find themselves stranded between Denver and Utah, they try to hitch a ride to Las Vegas with a seemingly normal older couple in a station wagon from Roswell, New Mexico. It turns out that the couple believes they are the victims of alien abduction. The Duncan’s must resort to purchasing a clunker Yugo to get to Utah, have their luggage stolen in Las Vegas, and survive a zany Christmas with Grandpa and Grandma Blankenhooper.

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Hundreds protested in the Montenegrin capital, Podgorica, on May 9 after a prominent crime and corruption reporter was shot, the latest attack on journalists in the small Balkan country that is seeking EU membership.
Carrying banners reading "Stop Violence," and "For A Life Without Fear," the protesters demanded authorities find the assailants who opened fire late on May 8 on Olivera Lakic, who works for the independent Vijesti daily.
Lakic was wounded in the leg during the attack outside her apartment in Podgorica and is now in stable condition in hospital.
Lakic has written about alleged murky businesses involving top state officials and their families. Montenegro's long-ruling Democratic Party of Socialists has long been accused of corruption and crime links, which it has denied.
This is not the first time Lakic has been physically attacked. Six years ago, in 2012, Lakic was brutally beaten, at the same spot, in front of her apartment. She was able to identify the attacker, who was later arrested by police.
Zeljko Ivanovic, general manager of Vijesti, said there have been a total of 25 attacks on the newpaper's journalists and offices. The daily is known for its independent and critical journalism.
"[The government] created an atmosphere in which there are state enemies and traitors," said Ivanovic. "Can this society survive without a single free media, journalist, or intellectual?"
The United States and European Union expressed concern over the attack.
U.S. Embassy Charge d'Affaires Judy Kuo said "this crime requires a swift, determined investigation to bring those responsible to justice.
"The United States calls on Montenegro to foster a safe environment for journalists to fulfill their important role," she added.
Council of Europe Secretary-General Thorbjorn Jagland said on May 9 that he is "shocked and saddened" by the shooting.
"The work of journalists and free media are essential to the functioning of any democracy," he said. "Attacks on journalists are therefore also an attack on democracy."


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Dr Ruth Hull is an Integrative Health Consultant with a special interest in exhaustion, burnout, fatigue and insomnia. Ruth has been working in natural health for twenty years and has published three books. She believes that good health can be simple if we start listening to our own bodies and stop listening to all the “noise” and “latest advice” that the media, internet, our friends and even family feed us. Ruth empowers individuals to become masters of their own health by helping them gain clarity on who they are and what they really want from their life.
“Clarity is power”Yuval Noah Harari

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NetAlter Software Ltd., an Indian company and winner of the "Red Herring Asia 100" award has patented a unique, innovative system that offers a domain-less alternative to web and internet based solutions. Once developed, this system, called "NetAlter," will offer a secure, trusted, spam free and virus free software and network for both end users and businesses.
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For 2012, Segway returns as the title sponsor for MotoCzysz’s electric motorcycle racing program, with the team’s first race set to be the TT Zero event at the Isle of Man TT. Continuing the special sauce that lead MotoCzysz to a 1-2 victory at the Isle, Segway Racing hopes to be the first and fastest team to crack the 100 mph average lap speed barrier for electrics on the Mountain Course.
Rumored to be bringing another all-new 2012 MotoCzysz E1pc to the iconic road race, MotoCzysz’s biggest competition will come from a now more-developed Lightning “Flying Banana” and wild card
Honda Mugen Shinden. Further entrant announcements are still expected as well.
UPDATE: Added more information & technical specifications from Mugen’s press release.
This morning we learned that John McGuinness will be Mugen’s rider in the team’s bid to break the 100 mph barrier at the 2012 TT Zero. Heavily speculated to be a stealth project by Honda (?? / Mugen was started by Hirotoshi Honda, the son to Honda founder Soichiro Honda), much speculation has been done over what sort of bike Mugen would be bringing to the Isle of Man TT, and now we have that answer.
Called Shinden (??), meaning “God of Electricity” in Japanese, the machine may not have the same exquisite lines of the Honda RC-E electric superbike concept, but upon closer inspection, Mugen’s electric race bike seems like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Breaking cover at a press conference in Suzuka, the Mugen Shinden features a brushless three-phase 90 kW (120hp) DC motor, carbon fiber swingarm, and a carbon fiber twin-spar frame design.
When it was announced that Mugen would be racing at the Isle of Man TT in the TT Zero event, a bevy of speculation began to hit the newswires. Of course, the biggest topic of conversation was that Mugen’s entry was really a front for Honda to race its electric bike unofficially against the privateer efforts of teams like Lightning, Mission Motors, and MotoCzysz.
With the entire electric motorcycle racing community believing there to be a connection between Mugen’s entry and Honda’s recently debuted RC-E electric race bike concept, it seemed that an established motorcycle OEM would finally have some sort of presence in electric motorcycle racing this year.
Of course if Honda is involved with the TT Zero race, then surely the company would tap its main man, seventeen-time Isle of Man TT race winner and King of the Mountain, John McGuinness. McGuinness hasn’t been shy about his desire to get on an electric bike after watching MotoCzysz’s Michael Rutter and Mark Miller narrowly miss the 100 mph average speed mark at last year’s TT.
Confirming his entry in the TT Zero race during a video shot in what looks to be the Morecambe FC locker room (yeah, we have no idea), McGuinness also lets it slip that he will be in Japan next week testing the Mugen/Honda electric bike — boom goes the dynamite. Video is after the jump, skip to the nine minute mark.
When it comes to motorcycles that pitch more tents than a Boy Scout Jamboree, the Honda CBR1000RR probably isn’t at the top of your list. That’s not a slight to the venerable CBR, but Honda has always been more of a “function over form” type of brand. That being said, I never thought I would see that when Honda would give up its technological dominance in production sport bikes, but for 2012 the Honda CBR1000RR will have to fight the battle of being low-tech offering in war where electronics are the new horsepower.
While the 2012 Honda CBR1000RR is likely not to come out the victor in sport bike sales figures this year, the Japanese company has a very good chance of dominating at the Isle of Man TT in a few months. Of course it helps when you have “King of the Mountain” John McGuinness at the helm of your TT bike, but we’ve got hand it to the Japanese brand, as the TT Legends scheme that McGuinness and Simon Andrews will race at the IOMTT and Northwest 200 makes us forget all about the fact that the Fireblade comes sans an sort of electrical aids. Get your computer desktop ready, jumbo resolution photos await you after the jump.
John McGuinness may be recognized as the King of the Mountain, as the Englishman has 17 Isle of Man TT victories to his name (second only in overall TT victories to the legendary Joey Dunlop). But, the young Ian Hutchinson has accomplished something neither McGuinness nor Dunlop can lay claim to: winning five solo-race victories in the TT fortnight. Hutchinson did the impossible in 2010, winning five of the solo-class races in dominate fashion (Hutchy could have swept all six solo races if he rode an electric).
Tipped as the favorite for the 2011 Isle of Man TT, Hutchy suffered a shattered leg while short-circuit racing in the British Superbike Championship. Missing last year’s TT, IOMTT fans have been waiting for Hutchinson’s return to the famous island event this year. However with only four months until the 2012 Isle of Man TT, Hutchinson has again broken his leg while rehearsing for the Carole Nash MCN Motorcycle show on an off-road bike.
Isle of Man TT star Keith Amor announced today that he will be retiring from motorcycle road racing, after learning that his shoulder would required more surgery. The 39-year-old Scotsman first injured his shoulder at the 2011 Isle of Man TT, where he crashed at both Quarterbridge during practice and at Union Mills during the controversial second Supersport TT, which was started under very wet conditions.
Injuring his shoulder further during the 2011 Ulster GP and unable to full heal, Amor made the following succinct statement on Twitter, “Unfortunately after visiting my surgeon yesterday my worst fears came true, I need more surgery so I have decided to retire from racing.”
Put together by the TAS Relentless Suzuki squad, this short video about the Isle of Man TT is already getting me pumped up for next year’s races. Beautiful Manx scenery, the clever wit of Guy Martin, and of course true road-racing footage is a trifecta for anything good in the world. I could wax poetic a bit more, but then that would keep you from watching the video after the jump.
Getting word from our sources close to the Isle of Man TT, the TT Zero race will make its third consecutive appearance on the TT schedule despite the fact that the event is still mysteriously absent from the 2012 IOMTT preliminary schedule (as noted by the astute Mark Gardiner). With a £10,000 check still up for grabs to the first electric-powered sportbike to crack a 100 mph average lap speed, plans for the 2012 TT Zero are apparently still being put together by TT officials, and will be announced once they have been finalized.
Rewind back to the 2011 Isle of Man TT and the Monster Energy Supersport 2 race, where a very soggy set of TT riders nearly mutinied against Race Direction for wanting to start the race under torrential conditions. With only the fastest of the riders making it onto their second lap, better discretion prevailed as the red flags came out and called the race cancelled due to weather (aiding that decision was the retirement of Gary Johnson and injury-free crash by Keith Amor).
With the top riders collected at Ballacraine, there were more than a few live cameras on the gathered motorcycles, which brings us to this video of Guy Martin, John McGuinness, Cameron Donald, Bruce Anstey, Michael Dunlop, Dan Kneen, and Chris Kinley of Manx Radio discussing the day’s ride. Trading stories on how racer nearly killed themselves on the past lap and a quarter, what surprise sus in this video isn’t the content, but instead the carefree attitude each rider has towards how close they came to meeting their maker. A funny breed these TT racers are (don’t even get us started about the Dunlop brothers).
One distinction that got overlooked from this year’s Isle of Man TT is the fact that MotoCzysz currently holds the top seven fastest laps ever put down by an electric vehicle around the TT’s Mountain Course. What makes this feat perhaps more noteworthy is that two of those laps have been captured in a single video, due in part by MotoCzysz’s two-bike strategy this year at the TT Zero. With American Mark Miller on the 2010 MotoCzysz E1pc and Michael Rutter on the 2011 MotoCzysz E1pc, the two competitors lapped a thinking man’s race down the course, with each rider trying to conserve power, and get into position for a final-stretch breakaway
Pulling around and ahead of his teammate down the final stretches of the course, Rutter was disappointingly just shy of the 100 mph mark, leaving the Isle of Man’s bounty on the average lap speed to stand until next year. Still, the pair both set the fastest times ever in the TT Zero, and improved on the pace from last year. MotoCzysz has now been kind enough to share their lap records with us in a video that shows not only the race telemetry (Contour cameras for the win!), but also has Mark Miller and Michael Rutter commentating. Watch the 23 minute video of Rutter’s and Miller’s race over on MotoCzysz.com.
The second running of the TT Zero at the Isle of Man TT, made for the Isle’s third electric racing occasion on the Manx island. With 2011 being the 100th year of the Isle of Man TT running over the fabled Mountain Course, all eyes were focused to see if the fitting 100 mph barrier would drop as the electrics made their race today. Heavily favored were the bikes from the Segway MotoCzysz Racing team, which brought a modified version of its 2010 MotoCzysz E1pc that was being raced again by last year’s winner Mark Miller, as well as the company’s new 2011 MotoCzysz E1pc that Michael Rutter would swing a leg over. Also on the Isle was MotoCzysz rival Lightning Motorcycles, an entry from Japan, and a bevy of strong university teams.

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A royal commentator has dubbed Prince Charles and Camilla's appearance alongside the Queen on Thursday as "really significant".
Charles and Camila travelled to Cardiff to accompany the Queen as she opened the sixth term of the Senedd, following the election in May, The Express reports.
Royal expert Rebecca English said: "I think it's actually really significant, just as they were with her at the opening of the Scottish Parliament only a couple of weeks ago.
"I think this is all about presenting the image of the monarchy that we are going to see going forward, it's the Queen with her son and her heir by her side.
"He will obviously at one point in the future be stepping into her shoes and doing the job, and I think it's all about emphasising that closeness and continuity."
The 72-year-old Prince of Wales is the next current heir to the throne, followed by his eldest son Prince William.
Over the past few months, Prince Charles has been alongside the Queen to formal engagements, and has increased his workload in preparation to becoming king.
Golden retriever has tragic reaction to owner not petting him on way to toilet
He and Camilla travelled down to Cardiff on Thursday where they spoke to a group of schoolchildren who gathered outside.
The future king jokingly teased: "Have you been allowed off school for this? I do hope your teacher won’t be annoyed." had spent time living in Wales.
The Queen was seen with a walking stick for the first time in 17 years on Tuesday, sparking some concern over her health.
Boyfriend claims murdered girlfriend 'caused 121 injuries to herself'
The future king and Camilla are expected to be alongside the Queen again at the COP26 summit in Glasgow in November.
They will also be accompanied by Prince William and Kate.
Prince Charles and Prince William are expected to give speeches and meet other world leaders and global ambassadors.
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Didier Drogba made the perfect start to life at new club Galatasaray by scoring on his debut as the Turkish league leaders beat bottom placed Akhsar Belediye 2-1 away from home.
The former Chelsea striker began the game on the bench, while Wesley Sneijder, the club's other big-name signing in January, was named in the starting line-up.
The game was goalless until Drogba was brought on with an hour played, and he took just seven minutes to make his mark on the game. Galatasaray doubled their lead just three minutes later through Burak Yilmaz before Sertan Vardar pulled a goal back for the hosts with five minutes remaining.
Galatasaray lead the Turkish Super Lig, with an eight point advantage over Besiktas, who host Gaziantepspor on Saturday.
They host Schalke on Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.


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The Warwickshire College Group has decided to move away from milk production, but confirm dairy will remain part of the curriculum.
Warwickshire College Group has made the decision to sell its dairy herd at its Moreton Morrell College.
The decision, which comes after an ’extensive review’ of the college group, will see the college move out of milk production and with the current dairy herd at Nethermorton Farm being ’dispersed’.
In a statement from the college group, a spokesman said the farm should ’specialise on the enterprises which are core to the local farming economy’.
The statament said: "The review was commissioned in light of changes in the sector and to ensure the farm was reflective of current industry best practice.
"It concluded that to improve the experience for prospective and current students the farm should specialise on the enterprises which are core to the local farming economy; these being beef, sheep and arable farming.
"These changes will see a substantial expansion of the beef enterprise, a doubling of the college’s flock of sheep and a considerable increase in the hectarage and variety of cropping on the college farm.
"As part of these changes the college has decided to move out of milk production and will be dispersing the current dairy herd.
"Dairy will still very much remain part of the curriculum and the college will in future be working with external partners to deliver this module."
In order to add a commercial approach to the running of the farm, the college has partnered with Velcourt, a farm business management and advisory service.
"The college has decided to partner with Velcourt in the management of the operations of the farm and farm enterprises.
"Velcourt are a leading provider of farm management services across the UK and internationally, and most importantly have a proven experience in running college farms."


Greetings astro creeps and electro heads, and welcome back to Horror Business, the only podcast that will both dig through the ditches AND burn through the witches. Thank you as always for checking us out and we have got one heck of an episode for you guys.
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This episode we are taking a look at the films of one Robert Cummings, known better to you as Rob Zombie. And thank the Lord because Bobby Cummings isn’t a name conducive to horror filmmaking! We were lucky enough to be joined by two beloved members of the Cinepunx community and fellow horror hounds, noted edgeman John Wren and noted herbal enthusiast Jon Martello. We experience some technical difficulties at various points so please forgive us in advance.
We begin by giving a shout out to Chris and LVAC, and then talking about what we’ve seen recently. We talk about the recent Jordan Peele film Get Out as well as the recent X-Men film Logan.
The topic for this episode is Rob Zombie somewhat divisive position in the horror community. Justin opens the discussion by postulating that by all rights Rob Zombie should make nothing but outstanding horror films. His background in the horror genre, his knowledge of the genre, and his background in filmmaking should make every single one of his films incredible.
And we do believe he is absolutely capable of making great horror films. However, we here at Horror Business are not one hundred percent sold on the works of Rob Zombie as a whole. We dig quite deep in this episode, we get quite heated with one another and tempers flare, but in the end we agree that Zombie’s major strengths are his knowledge of horror films and his ability to capture and create creepy and evocative imagery, while his weaknesses are his inability to capture how people actually talk to one another, the bullshit and forced folksy way of talking in many of his films (what Jon Martello refers to “Rob Zombie similes), the weak dialogue in his films, his at times excessive and inappropriate violence, and his allowing of sub par performances from actors in his films. Of particular note in this episode is John’s impressive knowledge of Zombie’s work, both musically and cinematically.
Gigantic thanks to John and Jon for being gracious enough to come up to the Valley and sit with us for a few hours while we carry on about nonsense. You guys are awesome and forever welcome to come back. As always thanks to everyone and anyone who checked this episode out, or shared a tweet/shared a post on FB/gave us love by recommending us to someone. We love you forever for listening. Any questions, comments, suggestions for movies and guests, or if you yourself want to join us for a movie viewing or even an episode, can be sent to [email protected]. Thanks always to Justin Miller and Doug Tilley for their technical contributions and fliers, Mike Smaczylo for the awesome fliers, and also thanks to Josh “The Final Countdown” Alvarez for the theme song, Chris and LVAC for the support and buttons (check them out at www.xlvacx.com), and a HUGE thank you to anyone who retweeted us or shared something on Facebook that we posted. Follow us on Twitter at @thehorrorbiz666, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/thehorrorbiz66, and remember to rate, review, and subscribe to us on ITunes. In fact, if you write us a review, email us with your mailing address and we’ll send you some free pins and stickers! Until next time…thanks!


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