text:
Tag: gun control
What must not be lost sight of is that the San Bernardino shooters had legally bought assault rifles, and it was the assault rifles that allowed them to commit this carnage.
There have been more mass shootings in the United States than days this year. When will real changes be made to stop the violence?
Why not consider support for early, universal gun education (even practice) if gun defenders fully endorse 1) early, scientific education on sex, gender and procreation, even safe abortion options, and 2) early education that fleshes in what total energy usage really costs (the full "externalities" of fracking, coal, nuclear and oil, war charges included).
The US. needs to put an end to these mass murders by making politicians responsible for standing up to the NRA and gun industry. Sure supporters of the NRA are going to put up a fight, but the safety of the country’s citizens is a stake.
While the U.S. has the "highest gun ownership in the world and the highest murder rate in the developed world," we have yet to do anything about this ongoing problem. It's time to legislate rationally.
A society is supposed to bond together for the common good, but lately violence is all that the U.S. is seeing. Political, social, and racial negativity is responsible for this violent epidemic and it needs to end now.
The recent shooting in a black church in South Carolina has led President Obama to call for immediate action on gun control. The U.S. needs to recognize the fact that these situations of mass violence does not happen in other countries with stricter gun control laws.


text:
Colour on map
252.310 million passenger journeys (2011/12)
Secrets of the northern line
The Northern line is a London Underground line, coloured black on the Tube map. The section between Stockwell and Borough opened in 1890, and is the oldest section of deep-level tube line on the network.
- Secrets of the northern line
- Full journey on the northern line from morden to high barnet via charing cross ato
- Edgware Extension
- Morden Extension
- Great Northern City Railway
- Northern Heights plan
- Intended service levels
- Progress of works
- Recent developments
- 24 hour weekend service
- Permanently closed stations
- Resited stations
- Abandoned plans
- Rolling stock
- In popular culture
For most of its length it is a deep-level tube line. There were about 252,310,000 passenger journeys in 2011/12 on the Northern line, making it the second-busiest line on the Underground. (It was the busiest from 2003 to 2010.) It is unique in having two different routes through central London – the Charing Cross or West End branch, serving the central part of zone 1, and the Bank or City branch, serving the eastern part of that zone. Despite its name, it does not serve the northernmost stations on the network, though it does serve the southernmost station (Morden), as well as 16 of the system's 29 stations south of the River Thames. There are 50 stations on the line, of which 36 have platforms below ground.
The line has a complicated history, and the current complex arrangement of two northern branches, two central branches and the southern branch reflects its genesis as three separate railway companies, combined in the 1920s and 1930s. An extension in the 1920s used a route originally planned by a fourth company. Abandoned plans from the 1920s to extend the line further southwards, and then northwards in the 1930s, would have incorporated parts of the routes of two further companies. From the 1930s to the 1970s, the tracks of a seventh company were also managed as a branch of the Northern line. An extension from Kennington to Battersea is now under construction, which may either give the line a second southern branch to go with its two northern and central branches, or may see the line split into two distinct lines with their own identities.
Full journey on the northern line from morden to high barnet via charing cross ato
FormationSee City and South London Railway and Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway for detailed histories of these companies
The C&SLR, London's first deep-level tube railway, was built under the supervision of James Henry Greathead, who had been responsible, with Peter W. Barlow, for the Tower Subway. It was the first of the Underground's lines to be constructed by boring deep below the surface and the first to be operated by electric traction. The railway opened in November 1890 from Stockwell to a now-disused station at King William Street. This was inconveniently placed and unable to cope with the company's traffic so, in 1900, a new route to Moorgate via Bank was opened. By 1907 the C&SLR had been further extended at both ends to run from Clapham Common to Euston.
The CCE&HR (commonly known as the "Hampstead Tube") was opened in 1907 and ran from Charing Cross (known for many years as Strand) via Euston and Camden Town (where there was a junction) to Golders Green and Highgate (now known as Archway). It was extended south by one stop to Embankment in 1914 to form an interchange with the Bakerloo and District lines. In 1913 the Underground Electric Railways Company of London (UERL), owner of the CCE&HR, took over the C&SLR, although they remained separate companies.
During the early 1920s, a series of works was carried out to connect the C&SLR and CCE&HR tunnels to enable an integrated service to be operated. The first of these new tunnels, between the C&SLR's Euston station and the CCE&HR's station at Camden Town, had originally been planned in 1912 but had been delayed by World War I. The second connection linked the CCE&HR's Embankment and C&SLR's Kennington stations and provided a new intermediate station at Waterloo to connect to the main line station there and the Bakerloo line. The smaller-diameter tunnels of the C&SLR were expanded to match the standard diameter of the CCE&HR and the other deep Tube Lines.
In conjunction with the works to integrate the two lines, two major extensions were undertaken: northwards to Edgware in Middlesex (now in the London Borough of Barnet) and southwards to Morden in Surrey (then in the Merton and Morden Urban District, but now in the London Borough of Merton).
The Edgware extension used plans dating back to 1901 for the Edgware and Hampstead Railway (E&HR) which the UERL had taken over in 1912. It extended the CCE&HR line from its terminus at Golders Green to Edgware in two stages: to Hendon Central in 1923 and to Edgware in 1924. The line crossed open countryside and ran on the surface, apart from a short tunnel north of Hendon Central. Five new stations were built to pavilion-style designs by Stanley Heaps, head of the Underground's Architects Office, stimulating the rapid northward expansion of suburban developments in the following years.
The engineering of the Morden extension of the C&SLR from Clapham Common to Morden was more demanding, running in tunnels to a point just north of Morden station, which was constructed in a cutting. The line then runs under the wide station forecourt and public road outside the station, to the depot. The extension was initially planned to continue to Sutton over part of the route for the unbuilt Wimbledon and Sutton Railway, in which the UERL held a stake, but agreements were made with the Southern Railway to end the extension at Morden. Southern Railway later built the surface line from Wimbledon to Sutton, via South Merton and St. Helier. The tube extension opened in 1926, with seven new stations, all designed by Charles Holden in a modern style. Originally, Stanley Heaps was to design the stations, but after seeing these designs Frank Pick, Assistant Joint Manager of the UERL, decided Holden should take over the project. With the exception of Morden and Clapham South, where more land was available, the new stations were built on confined corner sites at main road junctions in areas that had been already developed. Holden made good use of this limited space and designed impressive buildings. The street-level structures are of white Portland stone with tall double-height ticket halls, with the famous London Underground roundel made up in coloured glass panels in large glazed screens. The stone columns framing the glass screens are surmounted by a capital formed as a three-dimensional version of the roundel. The large expanses of glass above the entrances ensure that the ticket halls are bright and, lit from within at night, welcoming. The first and last new stations on the extension, Clapham South and Morden, include a parade of shops and were designed with structures capable of being built above (like many of the earlier central London stations). Clapham South was extended upwards soon after its construction with a block of apartments; Morden was extended upwards in the 1960s with a block of offices. All the stations on the extension, except Morden itself, are Grade II listed buildings.
The resulting line became known as the Morden–Edgware line, although a number of alternative names were also mooted in the fashion of the contraction of Baker Street & Waterloo Railway to "Bakerloo", such as "Edgmor", "Mordenware", "Medgway" and "Edgmorden". It was eventually named the Northern line from 28 August 1937, reflecting the planned addition of the Northern Heights lines.
Great Northern & City Railway
After the UERL and the Metropolitan Railway (MR) were brought under public control in the form of the London Passenger Transport Board (LPTB) in 1933, the MR's subsidiary, the Great Northern & City Railway, which ran from Moorgate to Finsbury Park, became part of the Underground as the Northern City Line. In preparation for the Northern Heights Plan, it was operated as part of the Northern line, although it was never connected to it.
Northern Heights plan
In June 1935, the LPTB announced the New Works Programme, an ambitious plan to expand the Underground network which included the integration of a complex of existing London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) lines north of Highgate through the Northern Heights. These lines, built in the 1860s and 1870s by the Edgware, Highgate and London Railway (EH&LR) and its successors, ran from Finsbury Park to Edgware via Highgate, with branches to Alexandra Palace and High Barnet. The line taken over would be extended beyond Edgware to Brockley Hill, Elstree South and Bushey Heath with a new depot at Aldenham. The extension's route was that planned for the unbuilt Watford and Edgware Railway (W&ER), using rights obtained from the earlier purchase of the W&ER (which had long intended an extension of the EH&LR Edgware route towards Watford). This also provided the potential for further extension in the future; Bushey's town planners reserved space in Bushey village for a future station and Bushey Heath station's design was revised several times to ensure this option would remain available in the future.
The project involved electrification of the surface lines (operated by steam trains at the time), the doubling of the original single-line section between Finchley Central and the proposed junction with the Edgware branch of the Northern line, and the construction of three new linking sections of track: a connection between Northern City Line and Finsbury Park station on the surface; an extension from Archway to the LNER line near East Finchley via new deep-level platforms below Highgate station; and a short diversion from just before the LNER's Edgware station to the Underground's station of the same name.
Intended service levels
The peak-hour service pattern was to be 21 trains an hour each way on the High Barnet branch north of Camden Town, 14 of them via the Charing Cross branch and seven via the Bank branch. 14 would have continued on beyond Finchley Central, seven each on the High Barnet and Edgware branches. An additional seven trains an hour would have served the High Barnet branch, but continued via Highgate High-Level and Finsbury Park to Moorgate, a slightly shorter route to the City. It does not seem to have been intended to run through trains to the ex-Northern City branch from Edgware via Finchley Central. Seven trains an hour would have served the Alexandra Palace branch, to/from Moorgate via Highgate High-Level. In addition to the 14 through trains described, the ex-Northern City branch would have had 14 four-car shuttle trains an hour.
Progress of works
Work began in the late 1930s, and was in progress on all fronts by the outbreak of World War II. The tunnelling northwards from the original Highgate station (now Archway) had been completed, and the service to the rebuilt surface station at East Finchley started on 3 July 1939, but without the opening of the intermediate (new) Highgate Station, at the site of the LNER's station of the same name. Further progress was disrupted by the start of the war, though enough had been made to complete the electrification of the High Barnet branch onwards from East Finchley over which tube services started on 14 April 1940; the new (deep-level) Highgate station opened on 19 January 1941. The single track LNER line to Edgware was electrified as far as Mill Hill East, including the Dollis Brook Viaduct, opening as a tube service on 18 May 1941 to serve the barracks there, thus forming the Northern line as it is today. The new depot at Aldenham had already been built and was used to build Halifax bombers. Work on the other elements of the plan was suspended late in 1939.
Preparatory work including viaducts and a tunnel had been started but not completed on the Bushey extension pre-war. After the war, the area beyond Edgware was made part of the Metropolitan Green Belt, largely preventing the anticipated residential development in the area, and the potential demand for services from Bushey Heath thus vanished. Available funds were directed towards completing the eastern extension of the Central line instead, and the Northern Heights plan was dropped on 9 February 1954. Aldenham depot was converted into an overhaul facility for buses.
The implemented service from High Barnet branch gave good access both to the West End and the City. This appears to have undermined traffic on the Alexandra Palace branch, still run with steam haulage to Kings Cross via Finsbury Park, as Highgate (low-level) was but a short bus ride away and car traffic was much lighter than it would become later. Consequently, the line from Finsbury Park to Muswell Hill and Alexandra Palace via the surface platforms at Highgate was closed altogether to passenger traffic in 1954. This contrasts with the decision to electrify the Epping-Ongar branch of the Central line, another remnant of the New Works programme, run as a tube-train shuttle from 1957. A local pressure group, the Muswell Hill Metro Group, campaigns to reopen this route as a light-rail service. So far there is no sign of movement on this issue: the route, now the Parkland Walk, is highly valued by walkers and cyclists, and suggestions in the 1990s that it could, in part, become a road were met with fierce opposition. Another pressure group has proposed using the track bed further north, as part of the North and West London Light Railway. The connection between Drayton Park and the surface platforms at Finsbury Park was eventually opened in 1976, the Northern City Line becoming part of British Rail.
The rural railway heritage of the High Barnet branch beyond Highgate can be seen in the design of many of the stations.
In 1975, the Northern City Line, known by that time as the Highbury branch, was transferred from London Underground to British Rail; it is now served by Great Northern. In the past, before the introduction of the 1995 stock, the Northern line was sometimes nicknamed the "Misery Line" in the press because of its perceived unreliability.
In 2003, a train derailed at Camden Town. Although no one was hurt, points, signals and carriages were damaged, and the junctions there were not used while repairs were under way: trains coming from Edgware worked the Bank branch only, and trains from High Barnet and Mill Hill East worked the Charing Cross branch only. This situation was resolved when the junctions reopened, after much repair work and safety analysis and testing by contractor, on 7 March 2004. A joint report by the Underground and its maintenance contractor Tube Lines concluded that poor track geometry was the main cause, and that, because of this, extra friction arising out of striations (scratches) on a newly installed set of points had allowed the leading wheel of the last carriage to climb the rail and so derail. The track geometry at the derailment site is a very tight bend and tight tunnel bore, which precludes the normal solution for this sort of geometry of canting the track by raising the height of one rail relative to the other.
On 7 July 2005 a defective train on the Northern line (causing its subsequent suspension) saved a Northern line train from being blown up as part of a terrorist attack on the London Underground and bus systems. Three trains on the Circle and Piccadilly lines were blown up. The Northern line bomber-to-be instead boarded a bus, which he later blew up.
On 13 October 2005 the Northern line service was suspended due to maintenance problems with the emergency braking system on the entire train fleet. A series of rail replacement buses was used to connect outlying stations with other Underground lines. Full service was restored on 18 October.
From June 2006, the service between East Finchley and Camden Town was suspended for two non-consecutive weekends every month, with service on the Edgware branch suspended for the other two weeks. This was part of Tube Lines's redevelopment of some Edgware and High Barnet Branch stations, including replacement of track, signals, as well as station maintenance. This included refurbishment of all High Barnet branch stations from West Finchley to Camden Town. In October 2006, off-peak service between Mill Hill East and Finchley Central was cut back to a shuttle, except for a few weekend through trains.
On 13 August 2010, a defective rail grinding train caused disruption on the Charing Cross branch, after it travelled four miles in 13 minutes without a driver. The train was being towed to the depot after becoming faulty. At Archway tube station, the defective train became detached and ran driverless until coming to a stop at an incline near Warren Street tube station. This caused morning rush-hour services to be suspended on this branch. All passenger trains were diverted via the Bank branch, with several not stopping at stations until they were safely on the Bank branch.
The Northern line was originally scheduled to switch to automatic train operation in 2012, using the same SelTrac S40 system as used since 2009 on the Jubilee line and for a number of years on the Docklands Light Railway. Originally the work was to follow on from the Jubilee line so as to benefit from the experience of installing it there, but that project was not completed until spring 2011. Work on the Northern line was contracted to be completed before the 2012 Olympics. It is now being undertaken in-house, and TfL predicted the upgrade would be complete by the end of 2014. The first section of the line (West Finchley to High Barnet) was transferred to the new signalling system on 26 February 2013 and the line became fully automated on 1 June 2014 with the Chalk Farm to Edgware via Golders Green section being the last part of the line to switch to ATO.
24-hour weekend service
Since the autumn of 2016 a 24-hour "Night Tube" service runs on Friday and Saturday nights from Edgware and High Barnet to Morden via Charing Cross; other sections of the line do not operate the 24-hour service. One train runs every 8 minutes between Morden and Camden Town and a train every 15/16 minutes between Camden Town and Edgware/High Barnet. Labour disputes delayed the planned start date of September 2015.
As of 2015, off-peak services are as follows:
This gives a 20 tph service on all parts of the Northern line except between Mill Hill East and Finchley Central
As of 2015, AM peak southbound services are as follows:
This gives 24 tph service on all parts of the Northern Line except between Kennington and Morden where services run at 28 tph.
Permanently closed stations
Northern Heights stations not transferred from LNER
Bushey Extension stations not constructed
When the line opened, it was served by 1906 Stock. These were replaced by 1938 stock as part of the New Works Programme, later supplemented with identical 1949 Stock. When the Piccadilly line was extended to Heathrow Airport in the 1970s, its 1959 Stock and 1956 Stock (prototypes of the 1959 Stock) trains were transferred to the Northern line. As there were not enough 1956 and 1959 Stock trains to replace the Northern line's 1938 Stock fleet, they were supplemented with newly built 1972 Mark 1 Stock trains, which all served the line at the same time. The few 1956 Stock trains were briefly replaced by 1962 Stock transferred from the Central line in 1995, before the entire Northern line fleet was replaced with 1995 Stock between 1997 and 1999.
Today, all Northern line trains consist of 1995 Stock in the Underground livery of red, white and blue. In common with the other deep-level lines, the trains are the smaller of the two loading gauges used on the system. 1995 stock has automated announcements and quick-close doors. If the proposed split of the line takes place (estimated for 2018), 19 new trains will be added to the existing fleet of 106 trains, though additional trains beyond the extra 19 trains may be required to provide a full service for the new Battersea extension.
Although two other London Underground lines operate fully underground, the Northern line is unusual in that it is a deep-level tube line that serves the outer suburbs of South London yet there is only one station above ground (Morden tube station) while the rest of this part of the line is deep below ground. The short section to Morden depot is also above ground. This is partly because its southern extension into the outer suburbs was not done by taking over an existing surface line as was generally the case with routes like the Central, Jubilee and Piccadilly lines. Apart from the core central underground tunnels, part of the section between Hendon and Colindale is also underground. As bicycles are not allowed in tunnel sections (even if no station is in that section) as they would hinder evacuation, they are limited to High Barnet – East Finchley, the Mill Hill East branch, Edgware – Colindale and Hendon Central – Golders Green. There are also time-based restrictions for the sections where bicycles are allowed.
The tunnel from Morden to East Finchley via Bank, 17 miles 528 yards (27.841 km), was for a time the longest in the world. The Channel Tunnel linking the UK and France together is now longer.
The Northern line is serviced by four depots. The main one is at Golders Greenmap 51, adjacent to Golders Green tube station, while the second, at Morden,map 52 is south of Morden tube station and is the larger of the two. The other two are at Edgware and Highgate. The Highgate depot is on the former LNER branch to Alexandra Palace. There was originally a depot at Stockwell but it closed in 1915. There are sidings at High Barnet for stabling trains overnight.
TfL has long aspired to split the Northern line into two separate routes. Running trains between all combinations of branches and the two central sections, as at present, means only 24 trains an hour can run through each of the central sections at peak times, because merging trains have to wait for each other at Camden Town junction. Completely segregating the routes would allow 30-36 trains an hour on all parts of the line. However, Camden Town tube station would have to be upgraded before this could be implemented as the current station could not cope with the numbers of passengers changing trains.
In 2005 London Underground failed to secure planning permission for a comprehensive upgrade plan for Camden Town tube station that would have involved demolition of current surface-level buildings. Revised plans have been submitted in 2013 and 2015 which address only the sub-surface interchange issues needed for splitting the line, in contrast to the previous plan, which aimed to also target the general entrance and exit capacity issues of the station. If the 2015 revision is approved, the upgrading work is expected to begin in 2019 and complete in 2024.
Before any plan for a full split is forthcoming, the need to increase capacity remains; work is therefore under way on a partial split whereby all Charing Cross branch trains would terminate at Kennington during normal service. This would eliminate the need to co-ordinate train paths southbound when they merge at Kennington, and would enable the Morden-Bank branch to operate at the maximum capacity allowed by the new signalling system. This will not happen until the line has been resignalled, as only then will the full benefits of this plan be realised.
Battersea Power Station is being redeveloped, with an extension of the line from Kennington to Battersea to serve the site. This has been approved by Wandsworth Council, and the extension could be open by 2020. In November 2010 Wandsworth Council approved a detailed route for the extension, with an intermediate Nine Elms.station at the junction of Wandsworth Road and Pascal Street. This was ratified by the Mayor of London in December 2010. Provision will be made for a future onward connection to Clapham Junction railway station by reserving a path running beneath Battersea Park.
In the longer term, a full operational split of the line into two non-overlapping routes could lead to one or both being renamed and given a different colour on the Tube map.

domain: geography


text:
Stats, an abbreviation of statistics, refers to the 3 statistics all characters have in varying amounts, as follows:
- Strength - Determines how much can be carried, amount of melee damage, and number of Hit Points;
- Dexterity - Determines Stamina and is important for skills such as Snooping and Parrying; and
- Intelligence - Determines the amount of Mana a player has and can affect skills such as Magery.
Stat Locks & Cap
On the Character Status Menu, there are small yellow arrows, or locks, located next to each stat. These indicate whether a stat will go up, down, or not move at all. To gain in a specific stat, make sure the arrow is pointing up. Both the individual and cumulative maximums that a character can achieve are capped.
You can gain a maximum of 125 points in any particular stat naturally. You can, however, exceed 125 points in any stat through use of items which increase a particular stat when worn. The combined sum of your natural stat points plus what you gain from any stat-altering items cannot exceed 150.
Additionally, the sum of the natural stat values for your character cannot exceed 225, however this limit can be increased through use of stat scrolls, the +5 stat cap gain distributed through the Veteran Rewards program for accounts at least 6 months old, and the Scroll of Valiant Commendation. Through use of these various means of increasing your stat cap, the maximum stat cap that you can you can possibly achieve is 260.
Note that when you create a new character on an account at least 6 months old, it automatically receives the +5 bonus to the stat total that was implemented as player placation after the botched Age of Shadows rollout.
You can gain an unlimited amount of stat points per day, with no fixed intervals between gains.
Skills each have primary and secondary stats associated with them. If both stats associated with a skill are set to raise on your character, the primary stat will increase 75% of the time, while secondary stats will increase 25% of the time. If the primary stat associated with a skill is locked, however, the secondary stat will be chosen to raise.
There is a 1 in 20 chance that you will receive a stat gain whenever a skill is advanced. To gain in a particular stat use the appropriate skill, which are set forth in the table below:
By way of example, consider a Mace Fighter that would like to add Chivalry, but lacks the intelligence, and therefore mana, to be viable. The Fighter would like to reduce strength while increasing intelligence. The character could first practice Evaluate Intelligence until she gains 10 or 12 skill points, at which point she could switch to Musicianship and draw down the 10 or 12 points from Evaluate Intelligence. This process can be repeated, back and forth, until the intelligence stat is at the desired level. The latter skill has a primary association with dexterity, so that stat must be locked. Neither skill requires any resources, so there is no cost.

domain: game


text:
KARACHI: Intelligent looking men engrossed in animated conversations with women clad in crisp pure cottons with motifs inspired by Pakistan’s traditional arts, wearing kolhapuri chappals and sporting white stylised hair, the venue is teeming with Pakistan’s intelligentsia. For once, even if for a short three days, the topics of discussion here are education, language, literature and the arts.
But the bigger issues Pakistan is plagued with, like security and sectarianism, have a way of sneaking into the books being sold and the conversations taking place. For Pakistanis, there is no escape from certain acetone realities.
Inside the room labeled “007” at the Beach Luxury Hotel, the answers to some tricky questions are being handled by the participants. And why not. This particular session at the 5th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF 2014) is titled “Identity and literature: New trends in Pakistani writing in English”.
Pakistani writers writing in English are making a mark globally. Books from the most beautiful minds of Pakistan, arguably, are from names like Muhammad Hanif, Kamila Shamsie and Mohsin Hamid. A concerned member of the audience says that these books talk about a girl slapping her grandmother, a woman having a full-fledged extra marital affair and detailed accounts of a rape. Are these books depicting the average Pakistani’s thought process? Are the characters of these books ones the average Pakistani can identify with? Are Pakistan’s cultural sensibilities being taken into account here or are we seeing the emergence of literature targeted at a specific readership?
Pakistanis realities are fast changing. This is reflected in the works of its writers. Participant Claire Chambers whose expertise is in Pakistani writing in English, talked briefly about how 1971 onwards, Pakistan saw a surge of literature inspired by the Fall of Dacca, and later by the Zia regime. Not long after came what Chambers explained as being literary works that were pre-cursors to 9/11. These are interesting times for writers, it was discussed, with genre-blending being done.
In a country where maybe just three per cent of the population can truly read, reflect upon and understand literature written in English, is it worrisome that the best minds of the country are increasingly tilting towards writing in English, asks a concerned member of the audience. The moderator, writer Bilal Tanweer, and speaker, writer Rukhsana Ahmed, tend to disagree, debating that some of the best literary work in Pakistan is probably being produced in Urdu and regional languages but the money is in works produced in English, and works in English end up bagging the spotlight.
In the words of Ahmed, writing in English has grown exponentially and these works are not disconnected from the identity and realities of Pakistanis, with young writers like Tanweer handling tough subjects like violence in a visceral manner. There is palpable optimism about works of these writers. But the optimism remains cautious.

domain: literature


text:
After Fox News pundit Sean Hannity specifically said that he would not appear onstage with Donald Trump at a campaign rally last night:
In spite of reports, I will be doing a live show from Cape Girardeau and interviewing President Trump before the rally. To be clear, I will not be on stage campaigning with the President. I am covering final rally for my show. Something I have done in every election in the past.
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) November 5, 2018
Sean Hannity then did this:
Sean Hannity and Judge Jeanine stumped for President Trump, prompting comparisons between Fox News and the state-run media normally seen in authoritarian regimes. pic.twitter.com/tgwjEAcbu5
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) November 6, 2018
That’s odd. Fox News insisted that Hannity would not be a guest speaker at Trump’s rally tonight…and yet… pic.twitter.com/Mok0QWg3rE
— Angelo Carusone (@GoAngelo) November 6, 2018
While onstage, Hannity made a point to gesture to the press covering the event, including cameras for Fox News and declared, “Fake news.”
Fellow Fox News personality Judge Jeanine Pirro also showed up to trumpet the Trumpster.
Fox News wasn’t happy:
Fox chides Hannity and Pirro for participating in last night’s Trump rally: “Fox News does not condone any talent participating in campaign events. … This was an unfortunate distraction and has been addressed.”
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) November 6, 2018

domain: news


text:
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.
Have A Question About This Topic?
Purchasing homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home.
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
This calculator helps estimate your federal estate tax liability.

domain: economics


- Subscribe NowLimited Time Offer
Sign Up for the Baltimore Business Journal Afternoon Edition Newsletter
Send this story to a friend
Former 98 Rock host Mickey Cucchiella is selling electronic cigarettes in Harford County
They say you should sell what you love. Mickey Cucchiella has found a way to do that as he moves on from a longtime morning show gig at WIYY-FM (97.9).
Cucchiella and partner Loria Scheisser have opened the Vape Lounge, or what Cucchiella describes to the Baltimore Sun as a "vape and coffee shop," on Bond Street in Bel Air.
The shop sells e-cigarettes, a product that is booming around the world. E-cigarettes use "technology that turns nicotine-infused propylene glycol into an inhalable vapor," according to a recent New York Times report. They also eliminate the odor of smoking.
Cucchiella told the Sun e-cigarettes immediately helped him stop smoking real cigarettes after 20 years as a smoker. "I was blown away by it," he said.
Cucchiella in June resigned from the 98 Rock morning show he had co-hosted for more than seven years, citing depression in an emotional video to fans. The station also has regrouped its show lineup since Cucchiella's departure.
If you are commenting using a Facebook account, your profile information may be displayed with your comment depending on your privacy settings. By leaving the 'Post to Facebook' box selected, your comment will be published to your Facebook profile in addition to the space below.
- Most popular
- Woody Harrelson visits Inn at the Black Olive, brings magician Blaine
- Why Under Armour is targeting women during football season
- Jay Brodie: Opportunity awaits on Baltimore's Eastern Avenue
- 10 Light St. developer joins 22-story apartment project at 1 Light St.
- 8 things you need to know
- Fells Point residents fear Ritz Cabaret's proposed steak house is ploy
- Here's how many jobs Pandora Jewelry really is bringing to Baltimore
- These 15 property management companies are hiring around Baltimore
- Here's the apartment complex proposed to replace UMSH in Otterbein
- Beretta moving all Maryland firearms manufacturing to new Tennessee
Morning Edition: A look at the day's top breaking news in business, politics and life from media outlets around Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Accountant II College Savings Plans of Maryland | Baltimore, MD
Youth CareerConnect Program Director The Prince George’s County Youth CareerConnect Program | Upper Marlboro, MD
Transactional Finance Associate - Baltimore, MD Miles & Stockbridge | Baltimore, MD
Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs University of Maryland Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD
Deputy Facility Administrator Maryland Transportation Authority | Annapolis, MD


text:
Simply Elegant Wedding Grace & Kartwright were such a lovely couple here at Vinewood. It was a stunning wedding here at Vinewood Plantation with all the vendors that came together to help make the wedding of their dreams come to life.
Elegant Georgia Wedding We loved having Amanda & Matthew's here at Vinewood. This wedding was elegant from start to finish! Amanda's dress was so elegant and unique. We loved the lace sleeves. The groomsmen looked so dapper in their tuxedos.

domain: artistic


ERW Steel Pipe Manufacturer: ASTM A53 Grade A ERW Steel Pipe, ASME SA53 Gr 6 ERW Pipe, OD 1/8-26 Inch, WT 1.0-20 MM, SRL, DRL, Random Length.
Key Specifications / Features
ASTM A53 ERW Steel Tube
Size: Outer Diameter: 1/8"-26"(10.3mm-660.4mm).
Wall Thickness: 1.0mm-20mm.
Length: Random Length, SRL, DRL(4-14M).
Steel Grade: A53 Gr. A, Gr B, A106 GR.A GR.B X42 X52 X56 X60 X65 X70.
End: pland ends, beveled ends.
Surface: Bare, Black,Lightly oiled, Hot dip galvanized, Varnish coating/Anti rust oil, Protective Coatings, 3PE.
Packing: Nude, Plastic/steel plugs in both ends, Hexagonal bundles of max.2,000kg with several steel strips, Two tags on each bundle, Wrapped in waterproof paper, PVC sleeve, and sackcloth with several steel strips, Plastic caps.


text:
Homepage/ Can I use my Pepperstone account to log into TradingView?/
Risk warning: Trading CFDs and FX carries significant risk and is not suitable for everyone. You have no ownership of the underlying asset. Pepperstone Financial Services (DIFC) Limited is regulated by the DFSA. Arranging for Pepperstone Group Limited, AFSL 414530, the product issuer.


Work to create a pedestrian and cycling link between Whanganui East and the city's growing shared pathway network is under way.
The five-week work programme involves the conversion of an unsealed pathway on top of the stopbanks through Kowhai Park, from opposite Georgetti Rd to the park's playground entrance facing Nile St.
The 750m stretch of unsealed pathway will be converted into a mostly 3m wide concrete path.
The widened pathway will make it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to share the path and will create a circuit between the Whanganui City Bridge, where people can link up with other pathways, and Dublin Street Bridge.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
The majority of shared pathways funding comes from the New Zealand Transport Agency's Urban Cycleways Fund and the Government's National Land Transport Fund.
Although sections of the existing unsealed pathway will be closed at times, pedestrians and cyclists will still be able to use the existing Kowhai Park roadway.
Alternatively, pedestrians can also use the footpath along Anzac Parade.
The total work is expected to take about five weeks.
In September, construction will begin on a 1.1km shared pathway along State Highway 3.
This pathway will run from London St, to Smithfield Rd, down Brooking St, through the reserve and onto Alma Rd where it links to Abbot St.
This section of pathway is designed to link the suburb of Gonville to the shared pathway circuit.


text:
Added Dec 19, 2010
Cape Town, South...
I made this postman-style satchel to use for work. I made it from a polka dot canvas and lined it with a black twill fabric. It is decorated on the front with an image of Audrey Hepburn which I ironed on using iron on transfer paper.
I think it would go fantastically with the O.N.E.sie Romper on Modcloth http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Bottoms/O+N+E+sie+Romper
or the Sweet Jeans are Mde of This Dress http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth%2FWomens/Sweet+Jeans+are+Made+of+This+Dress
Sewing & Techniques
Check out this step-by-step on sewing our wrapped and pleated mini skirt
What do you think of these summery styles?
Check out the debut of this lovely designer style pattern with angular pleats
Behind the seams with Marina von Koenig Part 1
Dreamy dresses, floral prints, and cute spring tops.
You must allow our "request for permission" request to login to Burdastyle with Facebook.


text:
Gas Grills Vs Outdoor Griddles
If you’re looking for a new gas-powered grill, chances are you’ve probably come across both gas grills and gas-powered outdoor griddles. If you want to make the most informed purchasing decision, you need to know the differences between these two pieces of outdoor cooking equipment. Gas grills are simple to use and are perfect for…
If you’re looking for a new gas-powered grill, chances are you’ve probably come across both gas grills and gas-powered outdoor griddles. If you want to make the most informed purchasing decision, you need to know the differences between these two pieces of outdoor cooking equipment. Gas grills are simple to use and are perfect for quick grilling sessions. Outdoor griddles offer unmatched versatility that allow you to cook just about every meal on one piece of equipment.
Gas grills have been incredibly popular, first launching in the 1960s before skyrocketing to backyard mainstays with Weber debuting the iconic Genesis line in the 1980s. These grills are perfect for firing up in the middle of the week or on the weekends to grill up burgers, hot dogs, or anything else you want to get those grill marks on.
Griddles, made popular by Blackstone and since made by companies like Traeger, Weber, and Camp Chef (check out our review of the Camp Chef Flat Top 600,) take the flat top grill concept of diners and make a backyard version for home use. You can cook up pancakes and bacon for breakfast, make grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch, and smash burgers for dinner on the same piece of equipment.
For a more in-depth look at what an outdoor griddle is, check out our guide to outdoor griddles.
So which is best for you? That depends on what you want to cook outside. Let’s take a look at the differences to help you decide.
What Are The Differences Between Gas Grills And Griddles?
The biggest difference between a gas grill and a griddle is the cooking surface. Gas grills use grill grates, whether they’re cast iron, stainless steel, or porcelain-enameled. Griddles have a solid surface that can be made from cold-rolled steel, cast iron, or similar materials.
The difference in cooking surface makes a big difference in what you can cook and how you cook it. The grill grates of a gas grill are iconic and perfect for getting those beautiful grill marks on burgers or steaks. However, the gaps between grates have been known to lead to flare-ups from drippings onto the open flames as well as the loss of small pieces of food.
Griddles do not have to worry about flare-ups or food being lost to the flames. This allows you to cook a wider variety of foods without having to use any extra cooking implements. Do you want to make fajitas outside? You can cook up your steak or chicken on the same surface as the sliced peppers and onions without worrying you’re going to lose any of your food.
Gas grills are perfect for quick cooking over high heat. The grill preheats quickly and cools down quickly. Due to griddles needing to heat a large sheet of metal in order to cook, there are better options for high-temp cooking due to the length of time to heat up and the likelihood of burning.
However, griddles are perfect for cooking more delicate foods like vegetables, eggs, and pancakes thanks to the cooking surface’s ability to heat evenly even at lower temperatures.
That doesn’t mean you can’t sear steaks or smash burgers on a griddle. You just need to make sure you’re handling the level of heat properly so you only sear, not turn the surface of the meat into carbon.
The difference between the cooking surfaces also creates another major difference, and that’s the care and cleaning of the equipment.
Maintenance And Cleaning
When it comes to cleaning gas grills, most people usually use a grill brush. You’ll want to choose your grill brush based on the type of grate material your grill has. Check out our list of the best grill brushes for more information. You also want to routinely clean the buildup from drippings so you don’t risk a grease fire.
When it comes to cleaning an outdoor griddle, there is a lot more involved. You need to have a scraping tool to get any buildup off the cooking surface. You’ll want some warm water in case there is particularly stubborn food debris.
If you uncover your griddle to find that there’s rust, don’t panic. You can remove the rust and re-season the cooking surface, but it will take some extra time and effort. You can read all about taking care of the rust on griddles (also known as flat top grills) as well as all other cleaning and maintenance issues in our griddle cleaning guide.
Is An Outdoor Griddle Better Than A Gas Grill?
The real answer is it depends on what you want to do.
- If you want a simple grill to cook burgers, hot dogs, and other meats fast, a gas grill is perfect for you.
- If you want a piece of outdoor cooking equipment that gives you unprecedented versatility, allowing you to cook every meal on it, you want an outdoor griddle.
Question: Can I Get The Versatility Of An Outdoor Griddle On A Gas Grill?
Answer: You absolutely can. You can purchase a cast iron griddle that you can lay on the grill grates to cook on. Weber made this even easier starting in 2022 when they redesigned the Genesis series and launched the CRAFTED Outdoor Kitchen line of grates and accessories, including a griddle insert. However, you can do this on any gas grill with a good-quality cast iron griddle.
Question: Does Food Taste Better On A Grill Or Griddle?
Answer: It depends on your preferences. If you like food to have a flame-grilled taste, you’ll prefer grilled food. You can even add wood smoke on a gas grill.
You won’t be able to match that on most griddles, though recteq did launch a wood pellet-fuelled pellet grill in 2023. That doesn’t mean you can’t make flavorful food on an outdoor griddle. You can season to your heart’s content. You also get a better sear which helps add more flavor.
Question: Is It Better To Cook Steaks On A Grill Or Griddle?
Answer: Speaking of searing, whether it’s better to grill your steaks or cook them on a griddle depends on your preferences. You won’t get the same grill marks on a griddle, but you will get a much more even sear on a griddle.
Wrapping It Up
Both gas grills and outdoor griddles have their advantages and disadvantages. If you want to cook a quick, easy meal like burgers or hot dogs, a gas grill will take care of you every single time. If you’re looking for something versatile that you can cook dinner on during the week but make breakfast on the weekends, an outdoor griddle is a perfect addition to your backyard.
If space and money are no concern, I would happily recommend having both. However, if you can’t make that happen but you want the best of both worlds, look into getting a good cast iron griddle to use on your gas grill. While you won’t have the same cooking space as a dedicated outdoor griddle, you can still get the same functionality.
Do you have a preference between a gas grill and an outdoor griddle? Got a personal favorite griddle? Let us know in the comments!
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

domain: food


text:
Last year’s Great British Bake Off winner has created her second recipe for the California Prune Board.
Frances Quinn, 2013 star baker, created a Jammie Dodger-like biscuit, named the California Prune Pout Dodger.
The biscuits are designed to be made into lips or smiles, and California Prunes are encouraging bakers and recipe users to take part in a ‘prune-pout’ on social media. They claim this is because it is impossible to say ‘prune’ without striking a pout.
Quinn said: “Whether pouting or smiling these biscuits will leave you with something to both snack on and smile about. Because California prunes are naturally sweet, the prune purée filling contains no added sugar.
“This means that you can substitute sugar with prunes in baking or mix both together for a healthier recipe. Also, I was interested to discover that just three prunes count as one of your five a day.
“Any leftover California prune purée can be kept in the jar and is delicious stirred through porridge or spread over toast and used as a reduced sugar alternative to jam.”
The company hopes the recipe will encourage families to bake together.
Nine million viewers saw Quinn become the 2013 winner of the hugely successful GBBO programme last year.


text:
Book Signing & Soulful Conversations with Author Angela Angel Life
Saturday September 7th, 2019 Noon- 3p.m.
The author signs her book “Confronting God: Phraseology for Courageous Faith.”
Creator Producer, music artist and radio show host, Angela McMullan reads and discusses a collection of sermons broadcasted from her popular show, focusing on creating an atmosphere where spiritualty, social justice and other needs of the community can be heard and addressed.
Angela “Angel Life” experiences in preaching, urban, and music ministries led her to create and produce the international internet radio show “Revelation: The Gospel According to House.” Creating an atmosphere where spirituality, social justice, and other needs of the community can be heard and addressed, Angela “Angel Life’s” sermons have reached listeners in over 57 countries. Collaborating with music producers in South Africa, Portugal, and Italy she continues empowering listeners in times of global serial chaos with her hypnotic lyrics. Collaborating with music producers in the U.S., South Africa, Portugal, and Italy, she continues empowering listeners in times of global serial chaos with her hypnotic lyrics as a music artist.
She is a Cum Laude graduate of Tuskegee University with a BS in Psychology and has a Master of Divinity from North Park Theological Seminary. Upon graduating with academic honors, she also received a Field Award for Ministry from the faculty and is an ordained pastor.
Angela “Angel Life” is married to producer/manager Dj Johnny Mack – John McMullan. Together they are collaborating on upcoming music releases and promotion of music entertainment events.
BEVERLY BRANCH LIBRARY
1962 W 95TH STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60643


text:
This Mother's Day honor the mothers in your life and send them an eCard greeting from Water.org. By sending an eCard you will also help give someone in need the life-changing gift of safe water.
Mothers Around the World
The dignity and strength of women around the world is astounding - in celebration of Mother's Day, watch the inspiring stories of three mothers who broke the cycle of poverty, and forged a path to water.
Do Something About It
There is no shortage of ways you can make a difference
Make a direct impact by involving your friends online and together we will make a difference. More »
Your voice has the power to make a difference. Signup and spread the message online. More »

domain: sociology


text: It wisna a human. It couldna be. It wis fower times as lang as the langest human. It was that lang its heid wis abune the upstairs windaes o the hooses. Sophy opened her mooth tae skelloch, but nae soond cam oot. Her thrapple, like her hail body, wis frozen wi fricht. This wis the witchin oor aw richt.' Celebrating the Roald Dahl centenery, this Scots translation of one of his best-loved books is available for the very first time. With over 300 'Dahlisms' in The BFG, Scottish writer Susan Rennie had a huge creative challenge on her hands, translating some of Dahl's most famous invented words into Scots: snozzcumber becomes feechcumber, and the giants get new Scots names - Girslegorbler, Bluidsqueesher and Slaistermaister.


text:
RIDE is an Xbox game that is set in the future and revolves around motorcycle racing. The player can choose from a variety of different bikes to race on, and can compete in a variety of different races.
Deatils of RIDE Xbox Gameplay
In RIDE, you play as a rider on a horse who must race through an obstacle course while avoiding obstacles and other riders. The game is played using the Xbox 360 controller, with the left analog stick controlling your horse’s movement and the right analog stick controlling your direction. You can use the A button to jump over obstacles, and the B button to change directions.
Why to play RIDE Xbox game
There are many reasons to play RIDE Xbox game. Some people may enjoy the adrenaline rush that comes with racing around a track, while others may simply enjoy the challenge of mastering the controls. Regardless of why you choose to play the game, there is no doubt that it is an exciting and challenging experience.
Best game tips
1. Ride with a friend or group.
2. Ride in the morning or evening when traffic is lighter.
3. Use a bike map to help you navigate your route.
4. Wear a helmet and bright clothing so that you are easily seen by drivers.
5. Ride defensively, keeping an eye out for cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists on the road.
Walkthrough of RIDE
1. Download and install the game RIDE from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Open the game and sign in with your Facebook account.
3. Select your bike and start riding!
Best Alternatives to RIDE
1. Forza Horizon 4 – A racing game set in beautiful open worlds that lets you explore at your own pace.
2. Forza Motorsport 7 – The best racing game on the market, with stunning graphics and realistic car handling.
3. Gran Turismo Sport – The most realistic racing game on the market, with a wide variety of cars to choose from.
4. Need for Speed Payback – A thrilling action-packed racing game that lets you play as the cops or the criminals.
Game Length. How long to beat RIDE
It takes about an hour to beatRIDE.
I have worked on Xbox development for a small game studio. I have experience with Unity and C#.
- Developer: Milestone S.r.l.
- Genre: Carreras y vuelo,nan,nan,nan
- Release date: 42104
- Microsoft Store: Game

domain: entertainment


The Albany Mall has reopened its east wing after an electrical short in the power supply for the Foot Action store Wednesday afternoon.
The Foot Action remains closed, but the other stores near that location are open for business.
The power was switched off yesterday as firefighters and electricians sorted out the problem.
There are no reports of injuries or property damage in the mall.
Copyright 2011 WALB. All rights reserved.
A South Georgia community is helping one of its leaders fight the battle of a lifetime. Leesburg Police Chief Charles Moore is fighting cancer.
More than 100 Dougherty County residents got their groove on to support heart health today! Phoebe hosted a free Zumba dance workshop at Albany State University.
More than 100 people in Albany showed up to learn how they can get help for necessary home repairs.
NASCAR is at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend and two Georgia drivers will be fighting for the checkered flag.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office is investigating after getting complaints about an internet-based message circulating on several social media.


text:
Prepare ingredients by getting them out and placing them on a bench or wherever you are making your spanakopita. Preheat your oven to 180°c.
Put spinach leaves into a salad spinner, colander or sieve.
Rinse spinach leaves under cold water and mix them around.
Using a salad spinner or tea towel, dry the spinach completely to ensure that no liquid remains on the leaves.
Tip the dry spinach leaves onto a chopping board, and chop roughly with a large knife. This helps the spinach become easier to serve and to mix through.
Place roughly chopped spinach leaves into a separate bowl than the one you need for the cheeses, and put aside.
Place feta into a mixing bowl, and coarsely mash with a fork or crumble with your fingers.
Weigh the right amount of ricotta (250g) and tip into mixing bowl.
Add parmesan, eggs, breadcrumbs, ground pepper and oil to bowl.
Mix ingredients with a fork until well combined.
Once cheese mixture is well combined, gradually pour in the spinach and dill.
Mix spinach and dill into the cheese mixture, and make sure it is will combined. You might need to squash the spinach down a bit to fit in the bowl.
Lay out filo pastry on a bench or your kitchen space and have a damp towel to cover when layering so the pastry doesn't dry out.
Start layering pastry in baking dish, you should have eight layers of pastry, all with melted butter or oil in between, except the top layer. This will become your pastry base.
Pour mixture into baking dish, making sure you get all of it out of the bowl.
Once you have poured the mixture into the dish, level it out with your hands or an icing spreader, to ensure it cooks evenly.
Layer the eight remaining sheets of filo pastry onto the mixture, buttering or oiling each sheet of pastry in between. This time put a lot of melted butter on top to get a crunchy golden finish.
Tuck remaining pastry on the outside into the dish, to make sure you excess pastry burns and the spanakopita keeps together.
Using a knife, poke air holes through the top of the pastry, not letting it touch the bottom, or you could poke diamonds into the top, if preferred.
Put in preheated oven and bake for 45 - 60 minutes, or until golden and crunchy.
Take spanakopita out of oven and let it cool for 15 minutes or until it is ready to serve.
Cut spanakopita into pieces of your desired amount.
Serve warm or cold, with a salad, if preferred or just by itself.
- 320.0g Spinach Leaves
- 20.0g Fresh Dill, chopped
- 200.0g Feta Cheese
- 250.0g Ricotta Cheese
- 80.0g Parmesan Cheese, finely grated
- 5.0 Eggs
- 2.0Tbsp Dry Breadcrumbs
- 1.0tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
- 60.0ml Olive Oil
- Melted Butter or Olive Oil for greasing dish
- 375.0 packet fresh Filo Pastry
- 185.0 Melted Butter, approximately


text:
Youth Confinement in Nevada
For several years, the ACLU of Nevada has advocated for the removal of teens from adult correctional facilities, specifically adolescents sentenced to the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC). As the state’s population grows, so does the rate at which youth are certified as adults. Youthful offender units are overcrowded and housing for girls is unavailable. Additionally, laws to protect adolescents, including the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) and the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), make it increasingly challenging for adult facilities to meet the needs of adolescents. PREA and JJDPA require sight and sound separation between children and adults in correctional institutions. PREA further requires a 1:8 staff to child ratio during waking hours and 1:16 during sleeping hours.
These parameters are necessary to protect a child’s health and safety, but present challenges for meeting their age-specific programming needs, including education and work training. Facilities must either put their entire adult population on lockdown when adolescents are engaged in programming or hire more correctional officers to comply with PREA’s ratio requirements. As a result, children receive less in-class and personalized educational instruction; experience a significant reduction in outside recreation at a critical stage of their growth and development; and miss out on earning sentence credits.


text:
December 2012 Landowner Oil and Gas Newsletter available
The most recent issue (Dec. 2012) of the landowner Oil and Gas newsletter is now available online through Michigan State University Extension.
Article topics in this issue are:
- Michigan State University Extension oil and gas information website has a new address.
- Department of Environmental Quality list of laboratories that do water testing.
- Land ownership type affects who can negotiate an oil and gas lease.
- Highlights from the Oct. 24, 2012 State of Michigan oil and gas lease auction.
- Southern lower Michigan continues lead in oil and gas drilling activity.
- Compulsory pooling: how the un-leased mineral owner gets paid.
Prior Oil and Gas newsletters and additional information for landowners in negotiating the oil and gas lease, a schedule of upcoming educational meetings, hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, rights of way guidelines and other related information is also available online.


3M™ Scotch-Brite™ Multi-Flex Abrasive Roll
Scotch-Brite™ rolls are conformable and follow surface contours, eliminating undercutting and surface leveling. Replaces steel wool. Use for paint, rust and corrosion removal, light deburring, mild polishing, scuffing, or cosmetic finishing.
Ultra flexible and conformable web for cleaning or fine finishing. Replaces steel wool to eliminate contamination. Color: Gray
“Estimated Ship Date is 1-4 Weeks”.


April is National Child Abuse Prevention month and The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center is raising awareness once again to take action against child abuse and human trafficking.
From their Go Blue 4 Kids Annual Breakfast to the Pinwheel Ball, Executive Director Colleen Merced says they’re actively working to do what they can, even from a distance. The advocacy center is also hosting a kids fun-run and 5K, as well as their annual challenge to ‘blow someone away’ with pinwheels. Each effort is a large part of their mission, which aims to extend their reach and awareness about keeping kids safe, she adds.
Since the start of the pandemic the topic of unreported child abuse has been on the forefront. The McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center initially saw a drop in calls nearly one year ago, but Merced confirms that once schools reopened, the need tripled in Onondaga County.
If child abuse is suspected, Merced encourages the community to call their office or 911.
For more information on how you can support the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center visit mcmahonryan.org or call 315-701-2985.


text:
‘And what are your plans?’
‘I want to become a person.’
Politics and its ‘criminal’ nature, ideals and reality, the self in the world, patriotism and helplessness of one small country hankering for the approval of an economic superpower … : these are all major themes in the Nobel Prize winning Icelandic author Halldór Laxness’ novel The Atom Station. While on occasion the execution of central ideas does seem somewhat heavy- handed and seeped in perhaps a little over-constructed post-war binary opposition, the messages themselves surely still resonate.
First and foremost (and most successfully in its execution), ‘The Atom Station’ is an apt political satire repeatedly mocking and commenting on the ‘criminal society’ that we live in. Although the contrast of Capitalist versus Communist ideas possibly seems somewhat obsolete and the black – and – white contrast of country versus city life a touch too idealised, the 21st century reader cannot deny that the self-serving political practices remain uncannily current. Time and time again we act surprised hearing about yet another political scandal, or promises broken as soon as an electoral campaign is safely over. Are we really ‘too innocent’ and ‘lack imagination to understand politicians’? Perhaps we simply accept ‘an expedient social system’: willing to turn a blind eye as long as it is useful and/ or does not concern our own individual existence too much; upset and annoyed once inconvenienced, personally. Hence, ‘the thievery that really matters’ perpetually forms an inseparable part of the established status quo. The darkly humorous and sardonic undertone Laxness employs to present the cynical view of humanity and ‘one vast barbarian land’ the world is becoming is well judged; the surreal, absurd and parodic elements pleasantly reminiscent in its social commentary of Boris Vian and Daniil Kharms.
Considering the second decade of the 21st century and its political context, the ideas of patriotism, sovereignty and international relations undoubtedly strike a resonant (dis)cord. The novel’s repeated public concern that ‘the country is to be sold,’ could feature on many a political banner. Laxness’ setting being firmly positioned in the contemporary East/ West divide concerns and power struggles, he emphasises the role and position of a small country at the mercy of an economic superpower promoting its own international interests (somewhat stereotypically) represented by ‘chewing gum’ handing ‘Yanks’. However, reflecting on current affairs, the perception that national history and heritage could be under threat is at once ‘a recent and an obsolete phenomenon’ which serves as a timeless reminder that nations and its ordinary people have always been affected by political forces manipulating the public attitudes to serve its own agendas; not least in their own countries. Nevertheless, in true philosophical spirit, Laxness presents a hopeful view: a view not ‘to confuse countries and politics’; a view that the spirit of a nation and its people cannot be vanquished by premeditated political rhetoric ‘in a slightly different sense.’
To demonstrate his ultimately hopeful messages, Laxness uses the contrasts of country juxtaposed with city and north in opposition to south. The idealistic vision of what is unspoilt is represented by ‘an innocent girl from the north’: the focal character Ugla. Inconspicuously witty and sarcastic and, on the surface, self-deprecating and meek, she stands for the voice of the people. As she asserts herself standing up to her pretentious, judgemental and socially unaware employer ‘I am people.’ While Ugla recognizes the unequal clash of ‘the two worlds in which we lived’, she is seen as proudly certain in her own principles and durability whereas her mistress may live a life of comfort but her existence is in essence metaphorically ‘made of porcelain’. Her way of life cannot last and will shatter at the slightest oppositional blow. Like many other authors of the period, Laxness emphasises the importance of social responsibility in the modern world ‘as anyone has duties towards anyone’. The order based on divisions is bound to collapse.
Perhaps predictably, Laxness not only uses a country girl but also art(ists) and nature as the idealised symbols of what is archetypally pure and carries a promise of a better society. The poets of the Romantic movement in particular (but not exclusively) are used as a short-hand for patriotism, individuality and misunderstood ‘most wretched outcasts’ of the world. The recurrent motif of the bones of ‘The Nation’s Darling’ (Jónas Hallgrímsson) being re-buried in his native country is used as an example of political misappropriation to function as a public image of national identity and appeasement of the disillusioned masses; an empty propagandist gesture to disguise political decisions benefitting the selected few. Similarly, pastoral settings of hills are (somewhat conventionally) utilised to represent the idealised simple past and the lives of noble peasants in opposition to ‘sterile towns folk’. Regardless, although not unique, nor original, Laxness’ symbolic use of horses ‘like a storm incarnate’ as the epitome of beauty, freedom and indeed spiritual elements of wilderness and renewability of nature is rather striking. So much so, that I would argue this metaphorical section of the novel to be one of the most outstanding in its craftsmanship (and its literary nod to Romanticism and its ideals).
Nevertheless, the novel as a whole, in my opinion, attempts too much: both in terms of themes (such as the unmentioned religion, love, or gender representation) and forms. Possibly, to a degree, there is the issue of work in translation. Possibly, Laxness attempted merging of an epic Nordic saga with decidedly modernist forms to create a sense of universality and congruent flow of human experience to structurally underpin the central message that ‘the whole world is one atom station.’ Perhaps, there could have been fewer tributaries.


text:
Nepal metallers Underside dropped an explosive with their new song “Gadhimai.” The band is an amalgamation of some of the finest musicians including Avishek K.C. (vocals), Bikash Bujhel (guitar), Bikrant Shrestha (guitar), and Nishant Hagjer (drums).
The track lies within the soundscapes of groove metal and metalcore music. “Gadhimai” portrays the advent of a whole new musical era for the band with a redefined sound. With an essence of Slipknot styled riffs, they render the song with a vibrant chorus, which leaves a ceaseless impact on listeners. The band is about to play with the American deathcore giants Whitechapel this summer.


text:
Flights Munich - Long BeachSpecial offer
Did you know?
- The shortest connecting flight from Munich to Long Beach is 10152 km on United.
- 64242 seats are available per day to fly out of Munich connecting to Long Beach.
- American has the most two or more stop flights between Munich and Long Beach.
- The largest aircraft operated by American flying between Munich and Long Beach is a 32S with 126 seats.
- 4 airlines operate between Munich and Long Beach.
Hotels in Long Beach
Traveling on the route and need hotel in Long Beach? Choose from more than 45,000 hotels.


text:
Neonatal Vomiting Management And Role Of Unani Medicine: Vomiting in neonates can be concerning for both parents and healthcare providers. While it’s often a natural response to various factors, including overfeeding or gastroesophageal reflux, effective management is essential. This article delves into the causes of neonatal vomiting, explores conventional treatment methods, and highlights the potential role of Unani medicine in managing this issue.
What Is Neonatal Vomiting?
Vomiting in neonates can be unsettling, but with the right approach, it can be effectively managed, ensuring the well-being of both the baby and the parents.
Understanding Neonatal Vomiting
Common Causes of Neonatal Vomiting
Neonatal vomiting can stem from various factors, including overfeeding, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux, or viral infections. It’s often a natural response as the baby’s digestive system is still developing.
When Is Vomiting a Cause for Concern?
While occasional spitting up is common, persistent or forceful vomiting, accompanied by signs of dehydration or discomfort, requires immediate medical attention.
Conventional Approaches to Vomiting Management
Adjusting Feeding Habits: Finding the Right Balance
Careful attention to feeding frequency and portion size can help prevent overfeeding and reduce the likelihood of vomiting. Burping the baby during and after feeding also aids digestion.
Medications for Gastroesophageal Reflux
For cases of gastroesophageal reflux, doctors may prescribe acid-suppressing medications or thickening agents to reduce the regurgitation of stomach contents.
Exploring Unani Medicine’s Approach
Unani Principles for Neonatal Health
Unani medicine revolves around the balance of the body’s four humors. In neonatal care, it emphasizes a holistic approach to maintain this balance and promote overall health.
Herbal Remedies in Unani Medicine
Unani medicine offers a range of herbs known for their digestive benefits. Ingredients like chamomile, mint, and caraway can aid in soothing the digestive system.
Dietary Modifications in Unani Medicine
Unani medicine suggests avoiding heavy, spicy, or acidic foods for nursing mothers. A well-balanced diet rich in nutrients can positively impact the baby’s digestion.
Holistic Strategies to Mitigate Vomiting
Positioning Techniques for Feeding
Adjusting the baby’s positioning during feeding can minimize air intake, reducing the likelihood of regurgitation. Holding the baby in an upright position after feeding can also aid digestion.
Gentle Massage: Promoting Digestion and Comfort
Gentle tummy massages can stimulate blood flow to the digestive organs and promote digestion. It can also provide comfort to the baby, helping alleviate any discomfort.
Integrating Conventional and Unani Approaches
A Comprehensive Care Approach
Combining conventional medical advice with Unani principles can provide a comprehensive strategy for managing neonatal vomiting. This approach addresses both immediate symptoms and underlying imbalances.
Professional Guidance in Treatment
Consulting healthcare experts is crucial for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. They can guide parents on the most suitable approach based on the baby’s condition.
Harnessing the Power of Natural Remedies
Ginger: Soothing the Digestive Tract
Ginger is known for its anti-nausea and anti-inflammatory properties. Including ginger in a nursing mother’s diet or using it as an herbal remedy can offer digestive relief.
Fennel: Alleviating Gastrointestinal Discomfort
Fennel seeds have been used traditionally to ease digestive discomfort. Fennel tea or incorporating fennel seeds in the mother’s diet can pass on its benefits to the baby.
Maintaining Hydration and Nutrition
Importance of Hydration in Neonates
Proper hydration is essential for overall health and digestion. Adequate breast milk or formula feeding ensures the baby receives the necessary fluids.
Nutrient-Dense Breast Milk and Formula Feeding
Providing nutrient-rich breast milk or high-quality formula supports the baby’s growth and development. Ensuring the baby gets the right nutrients can aid in digestion.
Preventing Neonatal Vomiting
Feeding Frequency and Portion Control
Feeding at appropriate intervals and controlling portion sizes can prevent overfeeding and reduce the likelihood of vomiting.
Recognizing Early Signs of Discomfort
Understanding the baby’s cues and recognizing signs of discomfort can help parents address the issue before it escalates.
Unani Medicine: A Wholesome Approach
Individualized Care and Treatment
Unani medicine treats each individual uniquely. Customized treatments consider the baby’s constitution and needs, aiming for balanced health.
Addressing Emotional Well-being
A calm and nurturing environment positively influences the baby’s well-being. Emotional comfort can contribute to better digestion and overall health.
Neonatal vomiting is a common occurrence that can be managed effectively through a combination of conventional medical practices and the holistic principles of Unani medicine. By understanding the causes, adopting appropriate strategies, and seeking expert guidance, parents can ensure the well-being of their newborns.
- Can breastfeeding contribute to neonatal vomiting? Breastfeeding can occasionally lead to vomiting, often due to overfeeding or an improper latch. Positioning and monitoring feeding cues can help prevent this.
- Is neonatal vomiting always a cause for concern? Not necessarily. More:

domain: biology


text:
Sponsored by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), this program recognizes projects where structural steel has been utilized in an innovative manner. The innovative use of structural steel may be in:
a) the accomplishment of the building’s program
b) the expression of architectural intent
c) the application of innovative design approaches to the structural system
d) the utilization of productivity enhancing construction methods
Albina was the designated bender/roller on two award winning project this year:
a) National Award Winner – Less than $15 Million Category
San Diego Main Public Library Dome, San Diego
Submitting Firm: Endrestudio, Emeryville, Calif.
Photo credit: Brad Lund
b) National Award Winner – Greater than $75 Million Category
Newport Beach Civic Center and Park, Newport Beach, Calif.
Submitting Firm: Arup, San Francisco

domain: design


text:
Senate debating tax cuts ahead of final vote on GOP plan
NBC’s Kasie Hunt and Garrett Haake report on the upcoming vote and key Senators to watch.
Russian operative charged with midterm election interference05:51
Kristol: No proof Trump's tactics are a winning strategy03:55
Rep. Steve King faces first re-election threat in years05:45
GOP candidates lying about healthcare06:41
ATTN: founder on Obama video: 'He’s still wildly popular with young people'05:13
18 Days until midterms: Where do things stand?11:17


text:
One day, you’re happy with the way you look. The next, you wake up and realize that you’re just not as thin and shapely as you used to be. This isn’t fun for anyone, but it’s especially frustrating when you put in the effort to diet and lose weight, but there are a few stubborn areas that just refuse to respond. Fortunately, here at MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center in Milford, PA, we offer laser liposuction: a great way to get rid of those stubborn fat cells that just don’t want to respond.
How Much Fat Can Laser Liposuction Remove?
Fat removal procedures are designed to sculpt away stubborn bulged areas that remain after exercise and weight control. While liposuction is not a weight-loss method, the fat cells removed are gone for good. You do not make more fat cells after puberty but rather puff up ones you already have if you are consuming more calories than your body needs per day. Removing fat will reduce the body’s weight by the weight of the removed fat. At the most, 5 liters (similar to quarts) of fat might be removed if a person is larger. Removal of more that 5 liters in one session is considered unsafe. 5 liters of fat would weigh about 11 pounds. You should focus on the shape you are trying to achieve and not how many pounds of fat you will lose with liposuction. It is possible that you will be needing a smaller blouse or pant size depending on the distribution of your body fat and where you’re having it removed from.
Why Do Weight Loss Results Differ?
Liposuction, laser lipo, Vaser Lipo, high definition and liposculpting all remove fat. Lipo procedures are not to achieve weight-loss but rather so sculpt. The factors that affect your personal results include how much body fat you have total, how much was removed by the treatment, whether a tighten treatment was given and factors such as your skin type, age and gender.
How Many Inches Can You Lose Around the Waist?
A lot of people are more interested in their look and how they appear in their clothes than just a number on the scale. And for many of us, that’s good. Numbers on the scale fluctuate, and the scale can’t tell the difference between fat and muscle weight; but inches around the waist, arms or thighs are a really good indicator of true progress. Many people may lose inches from their waist with lipo treatment, and if you’re treating your upper arms or thighs, you can lose circumference from these areas, too.
What Is Treatment Like?
Your treatment will vary depending on how many areas you’re having treated, the fat composition in those areas, and how large the areas are. The general average for treatment times is about an hour for each body area treated. This means if you’re treating multiple areas of the body, you’ll want to plan for an hour for each area being treated. Typically, for example, to treat the abdomen, waist and hips, commonly called Lipo360 or circumferential lipo, the procedure will take a morning.
If you’re treating both upper thighs, then, you should expect to need about two hours. The good news this is a pretty comfortable, non- invasive, treatment. You won’t require anesthesia, so you won’t be waiting around for that to wear off. Many people feel like they are getting a heated massage. And once it’s over, you can go right back to your normal routine and activities. You should have someone drive you back home or stay in a local hotel.
How Many Appointments Will It Take to Achieve Your Goals?
Each area only needs one treatment. Multiple areas can often be combined into one treatment session. If a lot of areas need to be treated then multiple mornings may be needed. The number of appointments it will take to get you where you want to be will depend on three things: the fat distribution in the area being treated, how large the area is, and your ultimate goals. So, for example, let’s say you’re interested in treating just one area area, such as under your chin, your abdomen or your upper arms. Those areas would only require one day. Most people only need one treatment per area to see great results. When you come to see us for a consultation, we’ll help you understand the number of treatments you need and develop a plan for your own personal goals.
How Soon Will You See the Results?
You’ll be recovered from your treatment immediately, but your final results will get better and better over time. For example if you have laser or Vaser skin tightening treatments during your lipo procedure those energies start a tightening process that probably continues day by day for a year. The sculpted and removed fat will be noticed right away. The numbing fluid enlarges that area under the skin a bit and whatever fluids are not removed during the suctioning part of the procedure are removed by the body over 6 weeks. Some results will be see immediately. You’ll notice that you’re looking slimmer, and this process will continue for the next four to six months.
The results such as skin tightening continue to improve out 9 to 12 months. The great thing about this is some results are immediate and then additional results are gradual. You may look like you’ve gradually lost weight through diet and exercise alone. No one has to know you had laser lipo unless you choose to tell them, preserving your privacy.
Will You Be Able to Gain Weight After Laser Lipo?
Your body will store excess calories in whatever fat cells you have. So, yes, after any kind of sculpting procedure it is possible to gain weight. It is advisable to stay at your treatment day weight less the weight of the fat that was removed. The degree to which you gain or loose weight is a function of your diet (actual calories) and exercise habits.
Will the Fat Come Back After Treatment?
The answer is both yes and no. No, in the sense that the fat cells you have lost are gone forever. Fat cells are different from other types of cells. They do not regenerate, and once you’ve “made” all your fat cells (usually by the end of puberty, if not long before), your body does not make new ones. The fat cells removed from this treatment are gone for good.
But, as stated, the remaining fat cells can still expand. These fat cells will respond normally to your diet and exercise. If you maintain a healthy diet and not more calories then your body requires and get plenty of exercises, you should not be gaining any weight. A diet of calorie excess would cause you to gain weight. Laser and Vaser lipo can help you get rid of the fat: do your part to keep it away once it’s gone!
Where Can Treatment Be Performed?
Any place where you have enough fat for safe removal is a good place to have treated. Some of the most commonly treated areas include:
- Face, smile folds, Jowls
- Neck, under chin
- Breasts / chest
- Upper arms
- Bra Bulges in front and back
- Back, upper and lower
- Thighs- outer, front, inner
Is There an Ideal Weight I Should Be Before Treatment?
Ideal candidates have a BMI within the normal range, though it’s ok to be a bit beyond that. Also, BMI is not a perfect way to measure body fat. It can’t, for instance, tell the difference between the weight of fat and the weight of muscle. Some bodybuilders and professional athletes, for instance, have “unhealthy” BMI scores simply because they have so much muscle!
Because of this, we consider a range of factors in deciding if you’re at the right weight for this treatment. For example, we may want to consider your waist-to-hip or waist-to-height ratios or other measurements of fat distribution.
Can’t I Use This Treatment to Get Started Losing Weight?
A lot of people are surprised to find that treatments like laser liposuction are for the end, not the beginning, of the weight loss journey. This treatment isn’t a replacement for healthy weight loss through diet and exercise. If your BMI is too high, or your weight ratios are not ideal, we’ll encourage you to lose some weight before seeking treatment.
This treatment is about getting across the finish line; getting rid of those last few pounds and inches, especially if they’re not responding to your exercise attempts. And, because it’s still possible to gain weight even after this treatment, it’s important you make good exercise and diet habits part of your routine before you seek treatment. That way, you can expect the best results and will be able to keep them for a lifetime.
Is There a Right Age for This Treatment?
As long as you are at least 21, there are no age limits or requirements for seeking treatment. All you need is enough excess weight that there’s some to be removed. We don’t typically consider age in deciding who can have this treatment.
Is There a Right Time to Get This Treatment?
If you are a woman who hasn’t finished having children, it’s a good idea to wait before getting this treatment. Pregnancy and childbirth might undo your results. Furthermore, if you’re hoping to lose those last inches before a big event–such as a wedding or the start of beach season–remember that your full results won’t be visible for months, and tightening may continue out 12 months.
It’s a good idea to time your treatments six months in advance to be sure you get the results you’re looking for in time to show them off! Other than this, however, there are no restrictions or “best times” for this treatment. If you’re not pleased with your appearance, it’s time to get treated.
How Can I Maintain My New Weight?
This treatment should be something you add to a healthy diet and exercise routine. Be sure to stay active, engaging in some exercise at least three times a week for 30 minutes. Eat a range of fruits and vegetables, plenty of healthy protein, healthy fats, and avoid carbohydrates and sugars–especially refined grains and starches. Count and log your calories. There are free phone apps that can help. Go for a steady daily habit of eating the correct amount of calories. Fad diets or supplements are not a good idea. Don’t look for magic, make your weight maintenance or loss program real. Many people are overweight and say they don’t eat that much. We understand that it may not look like much. But seemingly small quantities of foods can be loaded with calories. Everyone who will take reduce steady calorie intake to the point that there body is burning up more calories then are taken in will lose weight. If you think you don’t eat that much and you are overweight then it is time to change your opinion.
Get Rid of the Unwanted Pounds
You don’t have to live with the weight you have now. With laser liposuction, you can melt away those last few pounds and inches and get the results you’re looking for. If you’d like to learn more, reach out to us at MilfordMD Cosmetic Dermatology Surgery & Laser Center in Milford, PA today!

domain: medical


text:
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara as member of the House.
Presiding judge, D.U. Okorowo also declared Dogara’s seat vacant following the sack.
Dogara represents Bogoro/Dass Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, and was the Speaker between 2015 and 2019.
ATTENTION: Click “HERE” to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!
Okorowo in his judgment, ruled that Dogara’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was illegal, and ordered for the lawmaker to vacate the seat.
Dogara joined the ruling APC after winning his re-election bid under the PDP in 2019
His defection was attributed to his frosty relationship Governor Bala Mohammed, leading to his defection almost two years ago.
URGENT: Apply For Fully Funded Scholarships in Europe


President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, met behind closed doors with Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger, at the State House, Abuja.
NAN gathered that the governor was in the State House to update the President on the security situation in his State where some staff and students of Government Science Secondary School (GSSS), Kagara, Rafi council area of the State were abducted by gunmen on Wednesday morning
Recall that Buhari had earlier condemned the abduction and dispatched a team of top security officials to the State to coordinate the rescue operation in the State.
He vowed not to relent until normalcy is restored in the security situation in the country.
Speaking after the meeting, Gov. Bello thanked President Buhari for swiftly ordering actions on the GSSS Kagara school kidnap.
He told state reporters, “I came in this evening to thank Mr President for his quick response to the plight of Nigerlites, following two serious kidnap incidences.
“At the same time we rubbed minds on what we think should be done so that we find an everlasting solution to the situation and Mr President has confirmed to me that this matter will be given proper attention.”
“We’ll continue engaging the service chiefs and the federal so that we can guide and advice them on what we think should be done. So I think it was a wonderful meeting,’’ he said
He also expressed support for the call by the nation’s Upper Chamber for the declaration of a state of emergency on security in the country.
Bello said the call had become imperative so as to address security challenges being experienced in some parts of the country.
“At the moment, if you look at what is happening, we are having security challenges in almost all parts of the country, so yes there’s a need to install some form of emergency on security matters across board.
“So yes, I think the Senate acted in good faith. Something definitely needs to be done,” he said.
He added that he was convinced by what Buhari told him and he had also requested for additional personnel and equipment.
Reactions as Davido tops Forbes 100 icons Africa list
Social media users have reacted to the award-winning singer, Davido topping Forbes 100 Innovations, Inventions, and Icons Africa list. The...
DSTV announces procedures for BBNaija season 6 audition
Organisers of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija have announced that auditions will soon begin for season six of the Big Brother...
Burna Boy Stands Tall At Grammys, Wins ‘Best Global Album’ Award
Nigerian superstar, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has won Best Global Music Album at the 2021 Grammy awards....
Nollywood Actor, Lateef Adedimeji, Woos American Based Singer, Jemiriye Adeniji *tale trails his romance with Bimpe Oyebade
The latest romance story is coming on the heels of Adedimeji’s alleged romance with an America based Yoruba actress, Oyinkansola...
Hushpuppi hires former government lawyer as defence counsel
Ramon Abass also known as Hushpuppi has hired a top-rated criminal defence lawyer, Loius Shapiro to represent him in his trial in...