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Abuse comes in many shapes and forms, some obvious and others are extremely subtle in the way that the abuse takes place. Abuse can occur at any age, by anyone, toward anyone, so please don’t think that just because you’re an adult now, that abuse cannot happen. This is why being aware of the various forms of abuse is so important.
In this article, we will look at the role abuse plays in childhood, adults and the elderly. We cover domestic violence and we will also look at adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), their roles and how they cause knock on effects throughout their lives.
Addictions can occur in a wide variety of forms. Often, it is assumed that physical dependence characterised by withdrawal symptoms is required in order for someone to be diagnosed with an addiction use disorder, but the fact is that behavioural addiction can occur with all the negative consequences in a person’s life minus the physical issues faced by people who compulsively engage in drug and alcohol use.
The rituals that occur before, during and after also make up part of the addictive process. For example, cooking heroin in a spoon and putting on a tourniquet can be just as addictive at the heroin itself. Likewise, visit the local shop, knowing that when you get home in 10 minutes, you can drink. These “preparation behaviours” are just as important to highlight and treat.
Drug and alcohol addiction cause a wide variety of complications as a result of their use. The longer someone uses or drinks, the more damage that will be caused to their body, ultimately cutting your lifespan short.
Use our interactive addiction calculator to see how much damage has been caused has already been done and how much time your previous substance use has cut short, and if you continue to drink or use, how much more time will it cutoff your expected lifespan.
If you’ve quit drinking alcohol but are still struggling with the negative and destructive attitudes, thoughts and feelings as you did during active addiction, you may be dealing with what’s called “dry drunk syndrome” (DDS) also known as Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS).
One of the difficulties in recognising drug and alcohol addiction as a disease is it just doesn’t seem like one initially in comparison to others such as diabetes, stroke or blindness.
It doesn’t look, sound, smell and it certainly doesn’t act like a disease. To make matters worse, generally, it denies it exists and resists treatment to the very last second before treatment begins.
Drug and alcohol addiction has been recognised for many years by professional medical organisations such as the NHS, research institutions and leading addiction charities, groups and organisations as a primary, chronic, progressive and also unfortunately sometimes a fatal disease too.
The Jellinek Curve outlines the disease model of addiction and how a person can move from a destructive, addicted state, only concerned about acquiring and using drugs and drinking alcohol, to a balanced recovery where you can grow and become a well balanced, happy, productive and prosperous human being once again.
Find out more about the Jellinek Curve here in this article and how it can benefit your addiction and efforts to enter recovery and then stay there!…
Harm reduction refers to a broad range of policies and practices that try to reduce the physical, mental and societal harms that people do to themselves and/or others from their drug and alcohol use.
This article covers a wide range of harm reduction strategies and best practice suggestions for those who use drugs and alcohol, those around them, their communities and the country as a whole, including those involved with sex work, those who drink/drug drive and what help and support is available to those who want it.
Opioids & opiates are supposed to be a short term solution for moderate to severe pain. However, so many people are on them for so long, that they have become physically and psychologically dependent on them, firstly because they enjoy the way they make them feel and secondly, to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Unfortunately, the ever increasing epidemic of opioid addiction is ravaging nations around the world, killing people unnecessarily, for a health condition that is treatable!
Find out all you need to know about opioids, addiction, pregnancy, overdoses, death withdrawal symptoms and treatment options and much more!…

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Kumasi Asante Kotoko was handed a 3-2 first-leg defeat by the Nigerian side Kano Pillars in the first round of qualifiers in the CAF Champions League.
The Nigerian side got off to a perfect start in the game as Hillary Paul overcame Ayiku Tetteh’s tackle to hit a low shot to beat Felix Annan in the 13th minute.
Pillars ended the first half with the one-nil advantage but 3 minutes after the second half started, Kotoko got the equaliser through Justice Blay.
Asante Kotoko took a 2-1 lead courtesy a sublime free-kick hit by Godfred Asiamah in the 67th minute.
However, the Nigerians restored parity as Victor Dennis drew the level for Kano Pillars in the 70th minute. The turnaround was completed in the 76th minute through a goal from Nyima Nekabari.
The return leg will be played on the weekend of August 23-25 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.

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Introduce Green Mark :
Green Mark has been extensively restructured:
- 4 sustainabilty outcomes
- 5 scored sections
- 16 Green Mark criteria
- 79 sustainabilty factors
- 120 points + advenced green efforts
Green Mark certified is eauivalent to the BCA regulation for environmental sustainibilty
1. Climatic Responsive Design : This section recognises the fundamental design and leadership required to develop a sustainable building for the tropics, and rewards the designed approach and decisions at the conceptualisation, design construction, handover and operation of a building.
2. Building Energy Performance : This section's measures energy effectiveness of a building via the energy efficiency of its systems, total building energy consumption and the adoption of renewable energy.
3. Resource Stewardship : This section rewards buildings designed to conserve and use resources such as water, waste and construction materials responsibly during construction through to building operation.
4. Smart and Healthy Building : This section will be enhanced to look deeper into smart control strategies and indoor environmental quality management, for enhanced liveability among Singapore's community and end-users and spur the necessary behavioural practices for greener buildings.
5. Advanced Green Building Effort : This section recognises the implementation of industry leading strategies, designs or processes that demonstrate exceptional levels of sustainable performance or innovation.
1.01 Sustainable urbanism :
Response to Site Context
Site analysis :
- Urban context
Site micro climate (sun/wind/acoustics/view/air)
- sketch analysis OR
- Simulation based
- Site access and connectivity
- Urban form and massing
Report of the EIA results and recommandations fro mitigation measures to ecological protection
Urban Heat Hisland :
- Simple assessment based site plan view
- % site area - deemed to comply are green areas and PV systems
- Roof & handscape to meet prescribed SRI values to score
1.02 Integrated landscape and Waterscape :
I. Greenery Provision
Pre-requisite for Gold+ and Platinum
II. Tree Conservation
Including replacement of felled trees
III. Sustainable Landscape Management
Use of NParks LEAF certification
IV. Sustainable Stormwater Management
Use of PUB ABC Waters certification
- 1.03a Facade
Checklist based (elemental performance of facade based on notional facade for each building type) WWR, U values, Air tightness/or permeability, SC values, effective sun shading.
Performance based from simulation and a building physics report that details the facade performance (e.g for highly engineered facades with high window to wall ratios.
Commercial Facade :
Total points (cap 4)
Industrial Facade :
total points (cap at 4)
Notional Facade (baseline) for simulation
Simulation is only required for the following :
- Commercial buildings with a WWR greater than 0.5
- And, industrial buildings with a WRR greater then 0.25
3. Resource Stewardship
Water : 8 points
Materials : 18 points
Waste : 4 points
Work In Progress...


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Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is a term used to describe children and young people (CYP) who experience challenges in attending school due to negative feelings (such as anxiety). EBSA is commonly associated with emotional and physical distress, and a reluctance to attend school, which can lead to reduced attendance and further anxiety regarding school.
Anxiety around attending school is common for a variety of reasons. In cases where there is good reason for fear, this needs to be tackled directly with the school, and any issues resolved. When anxiety around attending school is based on fear of things that are unlikely to happen, or that do not form a real threat to a young person, it might help them to manage their anxiety better if they know some tools and coping strategies

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For more information about Geography and Geology at Faculty of Environment, University of Leeds, please visit the webpage using the button above.
Physical Geography is the integrative science that deals with processes and patterns in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and geosphere, and the interaction of humans and their environment. Geology investigates the dynamics of the earth, from its origins over 4.5 billion years ago to the processes that define how we live today. The two disciplines together have an important role in understanding how humans can deal with environmental change in the future.
Delivered jointly by the School of Geography and School of Earth and Environment, this degree combines the study of physical geography and the earth sciences. You’ll tackle diverse questions, from how the climate is likely to change in the future to the impact of building housing estates in river catchments. At the same time, you’ll study the origins of rocks and minerals, the evolution of life on earth, volcanism, geological mapping and the use of geological natural resources.
Our graduates are in demand for both their specialist and transferable skills. You’ll build skills in presenting your ideas in reports and orally, in data collection, presentation and analysis, and in the investigation and computer simulation of environmental processes.
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SISTAR Bora Turns Out to be a Shy Girl? ‘Mental Breakdown’ at Couple Pose with a Model
- SISTAR19 Turns Taiwan Upside Down with Sexy Performance
- SISTAR, Casual Outfits ‘Pretty No Matter What’
- SISTAR19, Picture With Sweet Trophy
- SISTAR Hyorin, Confession ‘I Search My Name Online Everyday’
- “Hello” SISTAR Bora & Soyoo, Bursts Into Tears at Sudden Attack of Ghosts ‘Even Stopped Filming’
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The Bora that melted away hearts with her killer smiles on stage actually turned out to be a shy girl.
The cable channel Mnet ‘Wide Entertainment News’ visitied girl group SISTAR filming for winter photo shoot for a clothing brand.
SISTAR, who filmed early to prepare for the coming season, went for cute charm rather than sexy charm this time. The filming set was filled with endless laughter at Soyoo and Hyorin picking at each other like Tom and Jerry.
Also, Bora turned into a shy girl next to a male model. Bora was usually the seductive one on stage with her alluring eyes, but next to the male model, Bora wasn’t even able to look at his eyes. She even sat on the floor with her face turning red, bringing laughter to the set.
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Comedian Sin Bo-ra turns to singing
Comedian Sin Bo-ra debuted as a singer yesterday, according to her agency YMC Entertainment. She has released her first digital EP "Frozen", and will work as a singer from now on.The ballad song has its background music played by string instruments, and its lyrics tell a story of a woman who misses her ex-lover at the beginning of a cold winter season.Many have praised the comedian on her singing talents after she sang in many different programs, including "Gag Concert" on broadcaster KBS. The singer-comedian will have her first performance on "Music Bank" on KBS on Friday...
Shin Bora Releases “Frozen” MV feat. A Pink’s Ha Young and B1A4’s CNU
Comedian Shin Bora makes an official debut as a singer with digital single “Frozen.” She previously showcased her singing talents through various segments on KBS’ comedy program “Gag Concert,” which did not go unnoticed by the public. Although the singing was used for comedic purposes, fans and critics alike have remarked about her natural singing talent. “Frozen” is a ballad track that consists of a retro-melody and goes for a grand sound incorporating sixteen instruments...
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SISTAR member Bora and actor Lee Seung Gi performed a sexy couple dance to remember for the fans who attended “2013 Lee Seung Gi’s Hope Concert” held at the Seoul Olympic stadium on November 30. The multi-talented actor, entertainer and singer prepared a variety of different stage performances for the fans to enjoy. Fans were in for a big surprise when the opening performance for part 2 of the concert featured SISTAR member Bora. Lee Seung Gi took the opportunity to transform into a sexy fella swinging his hips to the famous SISTAR hit, “Gone Not Around Any Longer...


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For the first time in five years, a show has beaten the once almighty American Idol in the ratings outright, not come close, but totally beat it in the timeslot. For weeks, Big Bang and American Idol have been neck-in-neck in the ratings on Thursday nights, with Big Bang either tying Idol in the 8p.m. time period, or coming extremely close to beating it in the 18-49 demo.
However, The Big Bang Theory just didn’t beat Idol in the 18-49 demo, but it also beat it in total viewers. American Idol drew in 15.4 million viewers and a 4.4 rating in the demo, while Big Bang drew in 16.1 million viewers and a 5.2 in the demo.
The last time a show has beaten American Idol in the ratings was Grey’s Anatomy back in 2007, when that show was in its prime on Thursday nights.
Another crushing blow to the aging reality competition show, its newest competitor, The Voice also surpassed Idol in the ratings this week. The Voice was this weeks top program in the ratings, beating American Idol’s Wednesday telecast, which pulled a 5.1 vs. The Voice‘s 6.0.
What goes up, must come down, and oh how the (once) mighty American Idol has fallen.


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E. Keim (The Aerospace Corporation), L. Kirkland (Lunar and Planetary Insitute), K. Herr, P. Adams, J. Hackwell (The Aerospace Corporation)
Hyperspectral data recorded of indurated, weathered carbonates by the airborne imaging spectrometer SEBASS show that some massive carbonates exhibit dramatically reduced spectral contrast for the strong carbonate bands at 6.5 and 11.25 microns. If massive carbonates are present on Mars, this type of reduced spectral contrast could explain why they have not been detected using thermal infrared data sets, including the Global Surveyor Thermal Emission Spectrometer (TES). It could also cause similarly rough carbonates to be missed by the planned 2001 nine-band radiometer THEMIS, and could affect measurements by a landed spectrometer. On the other hand, SEBASS data demonstrate that these deposits can be detected by spectra recorded with sufficient signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
The observed reduction in band contrast is significant, and we conclude it is cause by surface roughness effects . The nature of carbonate and other formations on Mars is uncertain, but a rough surface is certainly a possibility that must be taken into account. These results should be considered in planning for future instruments and when utilizing current data sets to set detection limits.
Most spectral studies to determine detection limits rely predominantly on laboratory measurements of well-crystalline, pure end-members, with desirable instrument parameters and detection limits based on those results. However, our results show the importance of extending thermal infrared spectral studies to the field, and the relevance to spectral studies of Mars.
This effect was found by drawing on expertise and unique technology most commonly used for the Department of Defense (DoD). The significance of the lessons learned illustrate the importance both of extending spectral studies to the field, and of drawing on non-traditional groups in order to best define what is needed to detect and identify interesting materials on Mars using infrared spectroscopy.
 Kirkland L. et al. (2000) LPSC abs.1876 and LPSC abs.1915.
This study was funded by The Aerospace Corporation and the Lunar and Planetary Institute.
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The new AI generation technique can be used to generate 3D humanoid animations with realistic movement, details, and depth; Omni Animation will be demonstrated at Devcom Developer Conference later this month.
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‘CAT and MOTH’ garners the Special Jury Award, with ‘Period Drama’ named Best Student Project; winning films will highlight this year’s Electronic Theater screenings at the conference, running next week in Daegu, South Korea.
Entries now being accepted in multiple categories, including shorts, visualizations, VFX sequences, game cinematics, and real-time pieces; deadline to enter is July 31, 2022.
‘Le Retour des Vagues’ and ‘Les larmes de la Seine’ each awarded Best Student Project in first-ever tie; ‘Only a Child,’ a visual poem created by over 20 animation directors, wins Jury Special award.
VFX company and volumetric studio team up to accelerate adoption of cutting-edge real-time technology; new effort will facilitate collaboration and R&D to expand virtual productions and volumetric technologies for visualizations and traditional visual effects.
Submissions now being accepted through August 15, 2021; coming to Tokyo December 14-17, festival showcases innovative shorts, commercials, VFX reels, simulations, visualizations, cinematics and other exciting, CG animated work.
Entries now being accepted in multiple categories, including shorts, visualizations, VFX sequences, game cinematics, and real-time pieces; deadline to enter is August 1, 2021.
Premier CG conference is looking for innovative works in computer graphics-based storytelling for its second-ever virtual Electronic Theater showcase; the submission deadline is March 23.
‘Migrants,’ and ‘Box Assassin’ take Jury Special and Best Student Project honors; virtual festival’s annual Electronic Theatre and Animation Theatre showcase an additional 44 top CG animation projects chosen from 577 submissions.
This year’s Conference, headlined by keynotes from Oscar-winning director Glen Keane and VFX supervisor Paul Franklin, kicks off its extensive program of live and pre-recorded sessions, running through December 13.
Conference spotlights major breakthroughs, current trends, and innovative CG projects in computer graphics, animation, visual effects and other interactive mediums; sessions begin December 4.
Virtual CAF 2020 showcases juried festival winners, panel talks, and presentations from Cartoon Saloon, Disney, DreamWorks, Framestore, ILM, Netflix, Titmouse and more!
Submit your animated shorts, commercials, game cinematics, trailers, motion graphics, VFX sequences and reels now; if computers played a key role in production, CAF wants to see your work!
After moving to a virtual event this December, the festival is now accepting submissions in most every category of CG animation through August 15.


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President Trump is compromised to Russia. Russia knows a lot of secrets about both his business and political dealings which, if revealed by Russia, would/should cost Trump (and his family) politically, financially, and possibly criminally. Here is the briefest, Twitter-friendly overview:
Business. This is just what we know: what is really scary is what we do not know, but Putin does know, which is what he is using as leverage over Trump.
1) Trump Tower in Russia: the Trump Organization has admitted that they were working with the Russian government to build a Trump Tower in Russia up until the election. Then, multiple members of the family and their lawyer, lied to Congress about it. It is not illegal to build things in foreign countries, but this process involved bribing Putin personally with $50 million penthouse.
2) Money Laundering: Eric Trump bragged that Trump Organization got all of its money from Russia. Then it turns out that the Trump Organization bought over $400 million in property in cash from 2006 to 2016. That is weird for two reasons: (1) Trump Organization did not have $400 million in cash (2) Even if it did, interest rates were near 0%, making it INSANE to buy properties in cash if you could leverage for nothing. Most likely answer is that they were laundering money from Russian aligned oligarchs. Maybe Trump and Trump Organization’s taxes will answer this question.
1) Trafficking Documents Stolen from Democrats: Trump Campaign Chair, Donald Trump Jr. and Jared Kushner had at least one known meeting with Russian agents, in Trump Tower. Further, the Trump campaign, including Trump Jr., was in contact with Wikileaks, who is responsible for distributing stolen documents for Russia: The Trump campaign was not just talking to Russians, but known Russian operatives that were helping Russia. Not just Trump Jr., but Roger Stone as well.
2) Providing Russia Internal Polling: Trump Campaign Chair provided internal polling to Russia. Regardless of whether or not the polling was good, it is illegal to share polling data with organizations outside of the campaign. It is also illegal to accept help from foreign governments: While it is not a huge portion of the entire presidential campaign budget, Russia presumably used this data to help coordinate its $1.25 million per month contribution (i.e., operation) to help Trump become president.
3) Meetings with Putin: Since become president, Trump has had repeated meetings with Putin, where there were only Russians in the room. These were likely recorded and will be used against him.
Obstruction The crime is really bad, but so is the obstruction. From firing FBI Director Comey, to silly games with Devin Nunes, to ordering his lawyer to lie to Congress, President Trump has undermined our judicial system, Congress, and the media in order to protect himself from investigations into the obvious fact he is compromised to Russia.
Outcome The key goal of Russia since 1945 has been to undermine the tight relationship between Europe and the United States. On that front alone, from: Paris to Iran to NATO to Syria, the Russians have been extremely successful since Donald Trump became President.


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Iraqi leader urges residents to oust
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister urged Fallujah residents on Monday to expel al-Qaida militants to avoid an all-out battle in the besieged city, a sign that the government could be paving the way for an imminent military push in an attempt to rout hard-line Sunni insurgents challenging its territorial control over the western approaches to Baghdad.
Read entire article: World briefs: Jan. 7, 2014


Fiat 500 electric version will be introduced at the International Auto Show in Detroit in the Chrysler stand. Along with it will be this presented the entire range of Fiat 500. Americans from Chrysler will present, in world premiere, a 100% electric version of Fiat 500 at Auto Show in Detroit. Besides, people at Chrysler will present a Lancia Delta wearing American brand logo.
For now, these plans were disclosed by a source who preferred to remain anonymous within one of the two alliance partners Fiat-Chrysler. Chrysler officials declined to comment this decision for now. As you know, Sergio Marchionne wants to sell Lancia models in Europe under the name Chrysler, Lancia name would remain only on the market in Italy.
Merger between Lancia and Chrysler will take place gradually, but is inevitable. Moreover, both brands are under the direction of Olivier Francois. People from Chrysler haven’t immediate plans to sell the two models in the United States, but this does not prevent them to submit the two models in this event. Some of the Chrysler stand at the Detroit Auto Show will be dedicated to Ferrari 458 Italia and Maserati GranCabrio. Unfortunately, Chrysler officials declined to make any comment on the vehicles that will be presented at International Auto Show in Detroit, none of the models above were confirmed.


Cold and dark, Moon’s polar craters pose a static electricity risk for astronauts
When NASA discovered water frozen in the dark bottom of a south pole lunar crater last year, it renewed visions of astronauts one day supporting habitats with resources mined from the Moon’s surface. But a computer study of the strange effects the solar wind creates as it blows unimpeded across the Moon raises another vision—one of hundreds of volts of static electricity lurking in potentially resource-rich craters just waiting to zap an astronaut. Findings by NASA’s Lunar Science ...
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With a full day’s sunshine our 20 volunteers had a great day today. New shrubs were planted and Ian managed to successfully move a strawberry tree (Arbutus Unedo), which had grown too large for the Italian garden, to a much more suitable place along one of the boundaries. Peter has been busy cleaning and preparing the bricks of one of the original liquid fertilizer pits in the walled garden. The pit will be re-built with the original bricks and lime mortar to become the new home for a fig tree. With the warmer temperature we are beginning to see the first buds of blossom emerge on the fruit trees in the walled garden and at last the daffodils are starting to make a stunning show in the glade and the lime wood.


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Cutting his teeth in the North East’s resolute working men’s clubs, self-proclaimed Smoggie and Middlesbrough native Chris McGlade will be bringing his critically acclaimed Forgiveness to London’s iconic 100 Club.
A fiercely powerful show about a brutally shocking story; Chris’ father was murdered in 2011. How do you forgive your father’s murderer? Only Chris knows… Inspiring uproarious laughter, tears of sincerity and standing ovations, Chris’ conscientious comedy and cutting-edge poetry makes for a truly unforgettable show.
Speaking on Forgiveness, Chris says:” This is my father’s legacy. He was a funny, bighearted, inclusive, tolerant, forgiving man. Humour, passion, inclusivity, tolerance and forgiveness are things I feel the world could do with a little more of today, peace.”
Chris is passionately political; he spearheaded a fractious six-year campaign opposing a large housing scheme earmarked close to home on Redcar’s Coatham Enclosure (which he won). He brings that same fire and energy to his performances, looking past the ‘liberal comedy consensus’ and taking apart and revealing the hypocrisy in Britain today.
It might not sound funny and is certainly un-PC but this is a must-see show.
Chris continues: “I want free-thinking people coming along prepared to laugh at others and themselves. I don’t want people thinking ‘can I laugh at that?’ It’s like the comedic part of the brain has been lobotomized”
McGlade is a stalwart of the comedy scene having been performing for 30 years. He’s performed on both sides of the Atlantic with some of his career based in the Los Angeles scene – a vastly different scene to the uncompromising environments of the north eastern working men’s clubs. Chris is also a successful actor and has been seen in the West End run of Billy Elliot as well as a role in Ken Loach’s I Daniel Blake’.
What the press are saying about Chris McGlade:
“A masterclass in confessional comedy”
“McGlade elicits laughter and tears”
★★★★ Mail on Sunday
“Heartfelt and often intense”
“Big old-fashioned belly-laughs a unique comedy voice”

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Broncos’ Marshall says he’ll be in camp on time
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Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall says he is committed to reporting to training camp on time.
But that’s about as much detail as he would spill about his future in Denver in an interview with the NFL Network tonight.
Marshall, who requested a trade in June, said he would show up in Denver by July 27, the reporting date for rookies and injured veterans, rather than forfeit any of his salary.
The Broncos could fine Marshall $15,888 per day that he fails to show up at Dove Valley.
He already skipped the team’s mandatory minicamp in June, allowing the Broncos to fine him $35,329.
For more of this Denver Post story: http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_12853915


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There’s a lot to be said for a lengthy story we can sink into for a few hours or more. But there are times when something much shorter is just enough to stir the imagination.
This book gathers together a series of very short glimpses into Female Dominance and male submission. Micro stories that deal with beginnings of scenes, the building of dynamics and a sense of something about to commence. Short on conclusions but great for forming thoughts and setting the heart beating just a little faster.
First meetings, little teases, lots of blushes. The nuances of early D/s relationships.
Hints – but only hints - of denial, chastity, feminisation, boot worship, cuckolding.
Originally presented as a series of bedtime stories for men exploring submission for the first time. Read one a day or devour them in a single sitting.


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Ireland has many excellent smokehouses, and some outstanding ones, but few would disagree that the benchmark has been set by Sally Barnes whose iconic Woodcock Smokery dates back to 1981.
At the time she had taken to tinkering around with smoking in order to preserve some of the surplus fish brought home by her fisherman husband; then, as she puts it herself, she “acquired an Afos mini-kiln in settlement of a debt and set about acquiring the real skills of the smoker’s art.”
Today, many leading chefs will use no other smoked fish and her products have earned every conceivable accolade, including unprecedented international praise at the UK’s Great Taste Awards where she won the 2006 Supreme Champion award for her smoked salmon, in competition with over 4,500 other products, and since then her products have been singled out for many more one, two and three star ratings and several Irish Speciality Food awards.
Sally Barnes’ philosophy closely matches that of the Slow Food movement, which she enthusiastically supports. Always uncompromising regarding the quality of her raw material, she deals exclusively with fresh wild fish caught by sustainable methods, including wild salmon when available. No artificial chemicals or dyes are used, only traditional smoking methods over native hardwoods.
The range of fish currently offered includes cold smoked haddock, hot smoked mackerel, hot smoked tuna, kippers, matured wild smoked salmon and wild smoked salmon.
Woodcock Smokery products are available from selected outlets throughout Ireland, especially in Co Cork, and can also be purchased by mail order through the website for delivery in Ireland and the UK. A treat well worth trying.

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We often think of cats as aloof, standoffish and less social than their canine counterparts. But the truth is that cats have needs, and they want to feel fulfilled and entertained.
“Boredom and lack of mental stimulation are really important because [to recognize] it really affects a cat’s psyche,” says Dr. Jamie Richardson, the medical Chief of Staff at Small Door Veterinary. “When a cat is bored, it can lead to detrimental behavior because they will try to find a way to entertain themselves.”
This is particularly problematic for indoor cat parents, as Kitty may entertain herself by peeing outside the litter box or swinging from curtain rods. Though this may be frustrating for humans, it’s important to think about why the cat is doing it.
“When cats are outdoors, they are able to have a lot of stimulation and tap into their predatory drive,” Dr. Richardson says. “We’re domesticating and making them be inside. What we need to do is tap into that and replicate it as much as we can to try to give them that mental stimulation they really need.”
Dr. Richardson shares signs your cat may be bored and solutions for making life more fun and fulfilling.
If Kitty is extra vocal, she may be telling you she’s bored.
Related: Why Does My Cat Yowl After Eating?
“Sometimes, it’s pain or a medical issue like dementia,” Dr. Richardson says. “Other times, it’s attention-seeking behavior. They want someone to entertain them and interact with them.”
If your cat isn’t mentally enriched, she can not only become bored but anxious and obsessive-compulsive. This can lead to over-grooming.
“They’ll excessively lick the fur, especially on their inner thigh or belly,” Dr. Richardson says. “Sometimes, cats do it so excessively it will irritate the skin.”
Destructive to the house
If you have a new baby, moved in with a partner or are leaving the house more and your cat starts peeing on your pillow, it’s not out of spite.
“When they’re bored, that can lead to anxiety, and they can urinate elsewhere,” Dr. Richardson says. “A common place is on the owner’s bed.”
Other destructive behaviors include climbing and swinging from the curtains.
Overeating and sedentary behavior
Younger cats often try to find ways to entertain themselves that involve being active, but older cats are more likely to withdraw and overeat, Dr. Richardson says. This becomes a vicious cycle with poor health outcomes.
“As soon as a cat becomes more sedentary, they want to move less, become bumps on a log, and it’s harder to get them going,” Dr. Richardson says. “An overweight cat is not going to want to play and do some of the things they can do to enjoy life.”
Like in humans, obesity in cats puts pressure on joints, and can cause heart disease and diabetes.
How to keep your cat engaged?
Boredom is reversible, even in stubborn kitties. Dr. Richardson says the key is to find ways to stimulate them. Provide Kitty with appropriate places to climb and see the world.
“There are cat trees for every living space,” she says. “Windows can be great for cats to be able to observe the world and birds.”
Cat perches and hammocks make for cozy spots for a cat to sit and window shop.
Toys can also provide enrichment, but cats can be pickier than dogs.
“Each cat has different preferences,” Dr. Richardson says.
Experiment with a variety of options, like feathers, motorized toys, wands and catnip. Puzzle toys, Doc and Phoebe feeders and laser pointers play on Kitty’s hunting instincts.
“Make sure the laser pointer has an endpoint,” Dr. Richardson says.
Lead the cat to food or a toy. That way she thinks she hunted something.
Finally, Dr. Richardson advises pet parents to consult the vet if they notice a change in their cats’ behavior. Sometimes, these are signs of other health issues.
Featured Image: An orange tabby cat sleeping on a bed. Photography ©Aksenovko | Thinkstock.
Read Next: Do Cats Get Lonely or Are They Fine Without Other Cats?
10 thoughts on “Is Your Cat Bored?”
رسانه ویکی چطور به شما کمک می کند تا دقیق، صریح و شفاف درباره خرید کالاهایی همچون کالای دیجیتالی، زیبایی و سلامت و مد و پوشاک بدانید.
:) thank you for adopting from a shelter or animal hospital….I do a little rescue, darn little, but have two living now as my favorite wandered off, one was killed on the highway and I suspect a coon got the other one…I miss them all.
That’s why I’m glad I have two.
I have 3 cats: 1 female & 2 males. They are pretty good about entertaining themselves. 1 of my males, Lucky, knows how to fetch, so he can keep me busy, too. I love cats!
Cat boredom is something I deal with quite frequently. I am the ‘Kitty Mama’ of Savannah Cats and I have to admit, they are the kings of wanting to keep it fresh!!!! I’m home most of the time, especially now due to the pandemic, so I have the luxury of being able to interact with them on a regular basis. Cat trees and window views are a must. If you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor enclosure (catio) to enrich their need for outdoors, that’s even better. Unfortunately, mine have only the window view. What I’ve found helpful also is, ‘toy recycling’. When they’re tired of the toys, put them away and bring out ones that have been put up. It works!!! It’s all about newness and exploration with cats. They truly are, children with fur.
Thank you for that suggestion: I have four, five month old kittens; they have a huge selection and variety of toys…this I will indeed do.
Any suggestions here, crowsioux72@gmail…I have a kitten I almost lost…I mean blood sweat and tears, two weeks…with a lady that is VET but not a VET graduate due to the fact she could not put an animal to sleep, helped me through this and also her friend that does feline rehab/rescue…then, I discovered Nano Silver that I take for viral and bacterial infections…immune system build up and protection…she is well, happy and very, very busy..she is the only one of the four that has a good home right now…so here they will stay but your suggestion will be implemented tonight! :)
Sorry…Nano is an anti yeast, pesticide, bacteria and virus and it works…I know, I am alive because of it being introduced to me when the Dr. gave me ten years and it saved kitten..I still give just a little every other day.
The tunnels and car dancer at my house with our 1 year old brothers. I also have a One Fast Cat wheel and suddenly they rediscovered it and have been running on it a lot. They are very active and jump on many things in our house and cause damage! Trying to distract them.
My niece has 2 very troublemaking kittens and she is very concerned about Christmas with a tree and decorations. How can she have her decorations and keep the kitties from destroying everything?
That’s why I’m glad I have two. Right after my first cat was killed by a car, I went out soon afterwards and adopted two eight week old kittens from an animal hospital. And even though cats were not designed to be indoor animals, I swore I would never let them out. But that was the purpose of getting two so that they could keep each other company while I was at work. And at ten years old they still frolic and play with other like kittens.

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The son of Gulnara Karimova, the eldest daughter of the late longtime Uzbek President Islam Karimov, has called for her legal right to fight the charges against her in court.
The son, whose name is also Islam Karimov, made the call after Uzbek prosecutors said late last month that Karimova was in custody following a 2015 conviction and faces additional charges in a continuing investigation.
The statement marked the first time authorities in the tightly controlled Central Asian country have revealed details about the status of Karimova, who has long been rumored to be under strict house arrest in the capital, Tashkent.
"Give my mother a right to defend herself," Islam Karimov said in an interview with the BBC released on August 1.
"They're so scared of my mother, not only her voice, her opinion, [but also] the information she has," he said.
Islam Karimov, who lives in London, also said that his mother was told she only remained alive because of computer files she removed from Uzbekistan before her disappearance.
"If she comes out for 10 minutes and talks, the downfall of so many people in the government will be guaranteed -- and that's what they're scared of," he said.
Karimova, 45, was once a high-profile socialite, fashion designer, pop singer, and ambassador to United Nations agencies in Geneva who was seen as a potential successor to her father, the autocrat who ruled for a quarter-century.
But she vanished from sight as she found herself at the center of a financial-crimes probe in Uzbekistan in which many of her associates have been jailed.
The Uzbek Prosecutor-General's Office said in a July 28 statement that Karimova was sentenced to five years of "restricted freedom" in 2015 after she and several associates were convicted of crimes, including extortion, embezzlement, and tax evasion.
Karimova has additionally been charged with several other crimes, including financial misdeeds, forgery, and money laundering, and the investigation continues, the statement said.
Multiple previous reports have indicated she has been under house arrest since 2014.
The Prosecutor-General's Office said it is seeking to impound $1.5 billion worth of assets owned by Karimova outside Uzbekistan.
It alleged that Karimova illegally obtained assets worth more than $590 million and received some $870 million in kickbacks.
The statement came amid steps by President Shavkat Mirziyaev, who replaced Karimov after his death was announced in September and was subsequently elected, to decrease the country's isolation.
In the absence of official information about Karimova's fate, rumors and other unsubstantiated reports have swirled for years.
Neither Karimova nor her children were present at her father's funeral in September.
In December, Karimova's son told the BBC his mother was being held in a "two-to-three room annex" to her main property in Tashkent.
Islam Karimov said that Karimova was sane -- but voiced concern about her health after what he said was years of isolation "without any even basic human rights."


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An international multi-institutional working group has been established to address pertinent translational research questions that cannot be adequately addressed by a single research institution. One overlapping area of interest to researchers studying bladder cancer is the identification of biomarkers relevant to the biology and therapy of this disease. The creation of an international multi-institutional tissue resource will allow sharing of bladder tumor specimens and establishing tissue microarrays in order to conduct highly powered multivariate biomarker studies to improve our understanding of the relevant biology of TCC, and to allow for the development of more effective therapy.
The goals of the international bladder cancer tissue array:
- To establish an international multi-institutional tissue resource and database to create tissue microarrays using archival paraffin blocks of stage pT3 transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. At least 20 institutions will contribute 30 cases each for a total of 600 cases.
- To exchange stained sections to evaluate the reproducibility of immunohistochemical staining and interpretation.
- To evaluate the prognostic and predictive utility of multiple markers using tissue microarray blocks. Markers to be evaluated will be p53, Ki67, EGFR, erbB2, cyclinD1, Rb, VEG-F and E-Cadherin. Outcome will be disease-free survival. Data will be stratified by lymph node status and adjuvant treatment.
The tissue microarray (TMA) technology was developed to allow efficient immunohistochemical and in situ hybridization analysis of large numbers of tumors. Tissue microarrays are constructed by collecting a cylindrical core tissue biopsy from one or more representative regions of a regular formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tumor block. This core (diameter 0.6 mm, height 3-4 mm) taken from the "donor" is now precisely arrayed into a new "recipient" paraffin block using a custom-built instrument (Beecher Instruments). As many as 1,000 cylindrical tissue biopsy specimens from individual tumors can be distributed in a single tissue microarray, allowing analysis of a thousand tumors at the RNA, DNA or protein level. Up to 200 consecutive sections of 4- to 5-µm thickness can be cut from each tumor array block. This technique allows parallel analyses of a large number of molecular markers.
Tissue Array Proposal
Tissue array blocks will be constructed from samples provided by multiple institutions. We expect 500 node negative pT3 archival tumor blocks will be used from 20 institutions to construct a set of tissue microarrays. Arrays containing these samples will be constructed at University of Basel (Dr. G. Sauter). These arrays will be tested for expression of p53, Ki67, EGFR, erbB2, cyclinD1, Rb, VEGF and E-Cadherin using standard immunohistochemistry assays. Those assays, done in replicate sections by multiple institutions, will use agreed upon protocols for staining and established criteria for interpretation. The sections will also be exchanged to allow other institutions to score identical sections.
Expression of these eight antigens will be tested for their ability to predict outcome in this set of 500 pT3 bladder transitional cell carcinomas. Requirements for inclusion in these arrays will be pT3 tumors, node negative (with at least one lymph node examined), having at least three years of follow-up (known disease status) following cystectomy. Cases will be stratified for grade and adjuvant chemotherapy. An additional 100 tumors will be requested (five/site) with known node positivity to compare prevalence of expression changes. Patients receiving neoadjuvant and/or radiation therapy will be excluded. Pure adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma are excluded. Presence of squamous or glandular differentiation is acceptable.

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If you’re reading this in the actual, ink-on-recycled-trees newspaper Tuesday, or in the e-edition on your tablet — yes, you’re looking at the opinion page. AKA the editorial page. And yes, today it looks different.
Not if you’re reading on the web. The only difference online is that there won’t be a new editorial today. But traditional editorials — and the traditional editorial page with an actual editorial on it — are not going away. They’ll be back tomorrow, and often.
What we’re doing today is opening up new possibilities — opportunities for different kinds of conversations with you and for making the issues we care about more personal.
So sometimes, instead of having an editorial, will have a column by an individual — mostly by Ed Clendaniel or me from The Mercury News, or Daniel Borenstein from the East Bay Times — appearing under our own names and with a more personal approach to issues of local interest, based on our experience or knowledge.
We hope they’ll make our work more interesting, more fun or more stimulating. Or all of the above. We hope for livelier discussions with you.
An editorial is the institutional voice of the editorial board, whose members are identified in the masthead at the top left of the Opinion Page. It’s important because it’s not just one person’s view. It reflects a consensus among those of us whose job it is to study issues, try to sort out the rights and wrongs of them and to suggest a way forward.
For personal columns, we might choose topics we’d never think of writing as editorials. For example, years ago I wrote a column about black widow spiders. (I was for them; it definitely wasn’t a consensus view.) But sometimes columns will be on the same general topics we write editorials about.
Take housing, for example.
Nearly 30 years ago, when I arrived in San Jose from a small town in Pennsylvania, I slammed into what then seemed like a cataclysmic housing shortage. (Ha!)
As an editorial board member, I wrote editorials about what should be done to alleviate the high costs and short supply. But I also wrote personal columns (I was then “Barbara Vroman”, before Wil Marshman rescued me from a surname nobody could spell).
One of my first columns was about the surreal experience of camping out to be one of the first in line to buy a not-yet-built condominium when Yerba Buena Villas in Evergreen first went on the market. Standing in line to buy a house? It felt like I was on another planet.
Our editorials back then were effective in encouraging more high density housing — or what passed for it at the time, maybe 3-4 stories. But when I meet people now from those olden days, some still mention that personal column.
Next week, on Nov. 15, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation is hosting a happening called “On the Table” — more than 700 gatherings planned so far throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, with some 5,500 guests expected — to share a meal and discuss how to solve today’s housing crisis, unimagined in 1988. Anybody can host or attend a gathering (https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/onthetable). I’ll be at the Somos Mayfair discussion that evening.
If average folks have great suggestions to move the housing needle, we’ll write editorials advancing them. But I’ll write a column about the event itself — what motivated people to come out, and what kinds of ideas they suggest.
By publishing both editorials and personal perspectives on issues like this, we hope to make our opinions clearer and — oh, more human.
As to the rest of our opinion content — no more surprises. Letters to the editor? Still here. Same for the syndicated columnists you love, or love to hate. (Victor Davis Hanson, Eugene Robinson — you pick which is which.) And as always, Bay Area authors with expertise or experience on issues of high interest here will be featured daily.
Now it’s your turn. What do you think of this plan? Or our opinion coverage in general? Email me at email@example.com. If you’d like to chat by phone, send me your number. Or if you’re reading this online, comment below.
With housing or anything else on your mind, let’s start a conversation. We’ve got a lot of problems to solve.


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HALIFAX , Feb. 21, 2019 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (CHR.TO) announced today an agreement by Chorus Aviation Capital to acquire a portfolio of six aircraft with leases attached. The portfolio consists of two ATR72-600s on lease to Azul of Brazil , and four Q400s on lease to two other existing customers of Chorus Aviation Capital. With these acquisitions, Chorus' suite of leased regional aircraft (inclusive of nine transactions pending completion) has reached 40 aircraft, comprising 28 turboprops and 12 regional jets valued at approximately US $850 million . The acquisitions of the aircraft on lease to Azul have been completed.
Prior to the CTA amendments, no more than 25% of the voting interests of a Canadian air carrier could be owned or controlled by non-Canadians. The Government of Canada's stated purpose in implementing the CTA amendments is to attract more foreign investment and encourage growth in the aviation sector by increasing, from 25% to 49%, the permitted level of foreign ownership of Canadian air carriers. At the same time, the CTA amendments introduced two new limitations on voting ownership and control, by capping the voting rights of single non-Canadians and of the aggregate of non-Canadian air carriers at 25%.
HALIFAX , Feb. 6, 2019 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (CHR.TO) today announced that it has entered into a firm purchase agreement with Bombardier Commercial Aircraft to acquire nine CRJ900 regional jet aircraft. "The addition of these new CRJ900 aircraft is a significant step in modernizing the Jazz fleet with larger aircraft while supporting the continued growth of our leasing revenue," said Joseph Randell , President and Chief Executive Officer, Chorus. "We are delighted that Chorus and Jazz have chosen Bombardier products for the growth and renewal of their fleet.
Air Canada and Chorus Aviation Finalize Amended and Extended Capacity Purchase Agreement for Jazz Regional Flying
HALIFAX , Jan. 31, 2019 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (CHR.TO) announced today that pilots of its subsidiary, Jazz Aviation LP ('Jazz'), have ratified the amendments to their collective agreement which was tentatively agreed on January 14 , 2019. The Air Lines Pilots Association, International ('ALPA') represents Jazz's pilots based in Vancouver , Calgary , Toronto and Montreal . "We are very pleased to have finalized an amended collective agreement with our pilots," said Colin Copp , President, Jazz Aviation . "This long-term agreement takes us out to December 31, 2035 and demonstrates our ability to work together for a common goal of continued success for Jazz.
Advisory - Chorus Aviation Inc. to Present Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2018 Financial Results
Chorus Aviation Secures US $300 Million Financing Facility to Support the Growth of its Regional Aircraft Leasing Business
HALIFAX , Jan. 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (CHR.TO) is proud to announce that its subsidiary, Jazz Aviation LP ('Jazz'), was named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People for the seventh year. "Jazz is honoured to continuously be ranked among the Top Employers for Young People in Canada ," said Colin Copp , President, Jazz. "Bringing young people with new and innovative ideas into our company is vital to our growth.
Advisory - Chorus Aviation Inc. to Participate at the CIBC 22nd Annual Whistler Institutional Investor Conference
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Capacity Purchase Agreement ("CPA") to be amended and extended by an additional 10 years ending December 31, 2035 , securing Jazz's place in Air Canada's regional network for the next 17 years. Chorus expects to continue to generate cash flow to support its current dividend.
HALIFAX , Dec. 19, 2018 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (CHR.TO) announced today that Chorus Aviation Capital ('CAC') will lease an additional Bombardier Q400 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines Group ('Ethiopian Airlines'). In December of 2017, CAC leased two new Q400 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines. This additional lease agreement, as announced today, is for a third new Q400 aircraft which is scheduled to be delivered to Ethiopian Airlines this month.
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Welcome back friends and new AI enthusiasts to ChildsPlayAI, a weekly newsletter where we break down what’s happening in AI, in language you can understand.
While most of us are out spreading holiday cheer, it’s good to remind ourselves that it’s also prime time for some folks who have no regard for the nice list. Today, we’re providing a PSA so that we all can have a scam-free season.
Let’s dig in.
Scammers gonna Scam
The holiday season is a time for joy, and giving… and also ugly sweaters, and the occasional awkward family conversation. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers are out in full force, looking to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers.
For the 2022 holiday season alone, the FBI reported over $73 Million in losses due to scams. Now, with the advancement of AI tools in 2023, these crooks are more advanced than ever.
Below are a few of the top AI scams to be on the lookout for and how to best avoid falling victim:
This type of scam has been on a dramatic rise in recent months due to the advancements in voice cloning AI technology. It’s done by scammers who gain access to consumers’ personal information (mainly from social media) and create storylines to prey on the fears of grandparents and other loved ones.
For instance, the callers impersonate a grandchild or another close relative in a crisis, asking for immediate money. Sometimes these callers even “spoof” the caller ID to make an incoming call appear to be coming from a trusted source. Check out this clip from 60 Minutes to see just how easy and scary this can be
*What to do:
Be leary of anybody calling and asking for money. If they are claiming to be a family member, but it sounds off, either hang up or ask them a question that only the real person would know.
Use call blocking tools to lessen the likelihood of these calls reaching you
All of us are aware of the classic email spam that junks up our inboxes. Previously, we would lean on grammatical errors, misspellings, or broken English to identify something looking a little fishy. But these days, AI tools like ChatGPT or Bard make it easy to write authentic-sounding and well-written messages.
*What to do:
These types of emails are done in mass, so the scammers only need a handful of people preoccupied with their holiday checklist to participate to be successful. If anybody is asking you for personal information or money in an email, proceed with extreme caution. Always check who the email is coming from and make sure to not follow any odd-looking websites or links.
Social Media Shopping Scams:
Who hasn’t clicked on a link to a cool product when scrolling through social media? Consumers should be aware of posts on social media sites that appear to offer vouchers or gift cards. Some may appear as holiday promotions or contests. With the ability to use AI to create legitimate looking sites, the consumer can be left unaware that they are providing their personal information to a con artist.
*What to do:
If you click an ad through a social media platform, do your due diligence to check the legitimacy of the website before providing credit card or personal information.
These are only a few ways in which these fakers are looking to get their hands on your hard-earned holiday money. Hopefully, someday, we’ll be able to rely more on AI to protect us from scams like this, but for today, let’s go old school and use the ole noggin before we go handing out personal information or money to somebody we don’t know.
BTW, If by chance you ever feel that you’ve been affected by a crime on the internet, you can report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center
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Turn your still photo into a rambling avatar right from your phone!
D-ID, just launched a mobile app that lets you animate any face right from your phone.
Their platform has been used by studios such as Warner Bros to transform still photos into personalized streaming videos.
Upload an image of yourself or choose your favorite avatar from built-in selections, select any language, and voila, text-to-video animation is now in the palm of your hands.
We could use a little hand here…..


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BRATISLAVA, October 2. /TASS/. Slovakia’s gas importer SPP (Slovensky plynarensky priemysel) on Wednesday reported a 50-percent drop in gas supplies from Russia.
“Despite this situation, SPP guarantees gas supplies to all its clients - from households to major companies. Secure gas supplies are our top priority,” the company’s press service told TASS.
The company also said that it had 1.5 billion cubic metres of gas in its gas storage facilities in Slovakia. According to Gas Storage Europe (GSE), an association of European operators of gas storage facilities, Slovakia’s storage facilities have 3.017 billion cubic metres of gas, which account for 94.68% of their capacity. “Gas will be pumped to the undergrounf storage facilities till the end of October,” SPP said.
Apart from pumping gas to storage facilities, SPP buys gas on the spot market.
According to earlier reports, SPP reported a 25% decrease of Russian gas supplies via Ukraine on September 16, and another 25% decrease - on September 19.


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How do I start to plan a destination wedding?
Before you plan your destination wedding
STOP! don’t do anything until you have identified your destination wedding budget! Remember that having a wedding overseas means this is probably your wedding and honeymoon budget combined.
A weddingmoon usually includes your travel and accommodation in addition to the wedding ceremony and celebration.
Now, how many guests are on your “I-can’t-have-my-wedding-without-them” list?
Small weddings overseas are easier to organise so start with a list of essential guests and allow yourself to feel generous at adding numbers, rather than writing down everyone you’ve ever known and feeling guilty at culling the list.
Destination wedding dreams
When you think of your dream destination wedding, what do you imagine?
What is your vision of your perfect wedding day abroad?
Is it on the coast or inland; in the city or a rural location; a hot or cold climate?
Destination location decided, what type of venue do you prefer?
A castle, palace, private villa, cortijo (farmhouse), all inclusive hotel, boutique hotel or somewhere out in nature?
Top tip: If you are looking for sunshine then choose a country with a long wedding season to take advantage of out-of-season prices.
Example: the Costa Tropical in Spain boasts an average of 320 days of sunshine a year.
Practicalities for a wedding abroad
So you’ve probably got an idea of the country and a broad location, now let’s think of the practicalities.
How affordable is the country you’ve chosen?
Top tip: Look on a local supermarket website to get an idea of a bottle of champagne or cava, a can of local beer and a bottle of local wine. Guests will thank you for choosing somewhere their holiday spending money goes further!
- Is the airport easy to fly to or only serviced by major airlines?
- How will your guests transfer to their accommodation?
Examples: taxi, car hire, group bus hire, public transport, independent travel
- Where will your guests stay?
Examples: all together or separate to the bridal couple
- What accommodation will your guests prefer?
Examples: all-inclusive hotel with a block booking (better rates), take over a boutique hotel/private villa/cortijo for exclusive use, independent accommodation close to the venue
Destination wedding planners
Is a wedding planner an expensive luxury or will they save you money and stress in the long run?
Well if you speak the local language and already have trusted supplier contacts you will feel comfortable negotiating the best deals for your wedding day – otherwise you might appreciate someone on-the-spot who can source the best solutions and literally translate your wedding dreams into a reality.
- A wedding planner works for you, the couple, and will show you a range of venues and may offer you a venue visit. They will offer you a choice of suppliers, photographers, celebrants, florists etc to interpret your ideas into reality.
- The event coordinator at a hotel, only works for that venue and will probably have their own team of suppliers.
- A compromise is to do as much of the organising and decision making yourself, and hire a wedding planner just for the day of the wedding to ensure that all of your planning runs smoothly.
- You can of course, totally DIY and plan your special day yourself. Just remember that you want to be the bride or groom at your wedding however and not problem-solving the blocked toilet, finding the DJ who’s gotten lost on route to the venue or trying to create more shade for your guests as the sun is not where you expected it to be!
Top tip: Some wedding suppliers offer a free half hour consultation without obligation – a great way to find out if you really need one or not!
Spain as a destination wedding location
Once you arrive, prices are affordable so your budget will go further eg in the large supermarket chains a bottle of cava brut is under €2, a can of beer is 25 cents and a good rioja is €1.20
Southern Spain travel facts
Top tip: The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is little more than an hour’s drive from Malaga city where you can contract your legal marriage under UK law
Planning the details
Having chosen your destination wedding country, a location and venue you can now have fun deciding on the details of your special day.
Whether you have the help of a wedding planner, an event organiser or will plan your destination wedding yourself, enjoy the process and if you would like to consider one of the Celebrants in Spain team as your celebrant, we would be delighted!
Author bio: Debbie Skyrme is Celebrant Spain helping destination wedding couples in Spain by officiating dream ceremonies in the Spanish sunshine.
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Back in August, T-Mobile's CEO John Legere predictedposition before the end of 2014.
T-Mobile's third-quarter 2014 results show it added 2.3 million new customers, and may just achieve this goal next quarter as it trails Sprint by approximately 2 million subscribers.
The company's Uncarrier initiatives look to be bringing in customers. But it also appears that this growth may be costing it, as the company reported a $92 million quarterly loss — or a loss of 12 cents a share.
The cellular giant also turned in revenue of $7.35 billion.
Wall Street was expecting a profit of 3 cents a share in earnings, on revenue of $7.44 billion.
The fifth largest US cellular firm added 1.8 million postpaid customers, which after cutting contracts now land in as standard monthly subscribers. It also added 411,000 prepaid net additions.
It also stated that 10 million total customers have been added over the last six quarters, with average billings per user also rising.
The iPhone 6 is T-Mobile's most successful launch device ever, despite some early. Uncarrier 7.0 promised all new smartphones would have Wi-Fi Calling, along with free texting while on flights with Gogo inflight service. This functionality has been very handy during my recent flights around the country.
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Singer-songwriter miwa’s new song “fighting-Φ-girls” will be released on January 28 and it was recently announced that teen vocal group Little Glee Monster will be participating in the new song. Members Serina, manaka, Maju, and MAYU will be joining miwa for the chorus of the song.
“fighting-Φ-girls is the theme song for the upcoming drama “Masshiro” starring Horikita Maki. In addition, BIG HORNS BEE and Gen Ittetsu Strings Group will provide the instruments for the single. The title song is said to feature gospel, making this miwa’s first time taking on a soul/R&B number. Coupling song “Sora no Kanata” was also chosen as theme for NHK sports program, “Mezase! 2020-Nen no Olympian”.
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Superstar Nigerian songstress, Tems who was nominated in the Best Hip Hop award category for her contribution to Future’s song “Wait For U” lost to American rapper, Nicki Minaj who won with her song “Do We Have A Problem?”
Despite the loss, the singer had an amazing run this year, having won two awards at the 2022 BET Awards and also received nominations at the Billboard Music Awards and MTV VMAs.
The 2022 MTV VMA was hosted by American stars LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow and featured an incredible night of music, fashion, and glamour.
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ASHLEE Fitzpatrick might be the youngest female ever elected to a Victorian council if she is successful at next Monday’s Victorian Electoral Commission recount.
Rural City of Wangaratta councillor Ruth Amery passed away suddenly last month and an extraordinary recount will be held to determine her replacement from the six unelected City Ward candidates at last year’s election.
Ms Fitzpatrick, who is now 19 years old, is one of the front runners to be elected to council and she has confirmed that she will accept the position if preference votes go her way.
She received 8.89 per cent of first preference votes but whether she is elected or not comes down to the redistributed first preference votes Cr Amery received, along with votes she got via preferences.
“I was shocked to hear of Ruth’s passing and condolences to Ruth’s family and friends, she was fantastic for women as the only female councillor,” Ms Fitzpatrick said.
“We really do need a female advocate on council and if that were to be me I would hope that I’d do just as good of a job as Ruth and hopefully she’d be proud in what I can do.”


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Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has responded to Lionel Messi's retirement comments and added that fans must enjoy the striker while they still can.
Last week, the 34-year-old admitted he will rethink his international career after this year's World Cup in Qatar. Messi has never won the World Cup and this could, potentially, be his last shot at lifting the most prestigious trophy in football.
The Paris Saint-Germain star previously called time on his Argentina career in 2016 following a run of three successive defeats in finals, but reversed that decision within a month after a public campaign from fans urged him to return to the national side.
However, Scaloni has warned fans to make the most of Messi plying his trade because he will retire one day.
“After playing in a World Cup, everyone makes assessments. I’m not in the heads of the players to know what they’re thinking," he said.
"In any case, you have to enjoy it. You don’t have to think about the future, enjoy their spectacular present. It’s the rule of life and at some point it will happen. It’s useless to think about what will happen after the World Cup."
Messi isn't the only one considering retirement after the 2022 World Cup, with Angel di Maria already having confirmed he will play his final game for Argentina in Qatar.
Scaloni, however, insisted he hasn't heard from Di Maria directly, and added: "I didn’t see the post but I understood it as being about this team, I would imagine.
"I spoke with him some time ago. That it’s the decision of the coach [for him to stop playing] and not them that leave us. There is an age for everyone, many trips have passed and matches, which I would imagine is difficult.
"I hope he said that about this year. I don’t know what is going on in his head. If it was the last, it could not have been any better. It came out like he would have dreamed it. He put in the effort to be there and it’s very difficult that someone else would have played it or been available. He didn’t just play, he had a goal, an assist and he got the ovation from the entire stadium.”


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On November 20, 2019 the US House made a major move in global shark conservation and passed HR 737 to ban the sale and trade of shark fins in the USA. The bill has now been moved to the Senate as S877 (Booker, D. NJ).
Sign the Petition and Contact Your Senator to SUPPORT the US Shark Fin Trade Ban HR 737/ S877
2019 Globally shark populations are on the decline. 25% of all sharks and rays are threatened with extinction. Sharks are being overfished and the shark fin trade is threatening large species of sharks such as blue sharks with extinction. Join Shark Stewards supporting the US Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act HR 737/S877.
A bipartisan group of dozens of House lawmakers reintroduced legislation into the House on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 that would make it illegal to buy or sell shark fins.
Follow here to stay updated on the US and State shark fin legislation.
Please support our work to save sharks from extinction.
HISTORY OF LEGISLATION
The bill, led by Del. Gregorio Sablan (D-Northern Mariana Islands) and Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), is meant to further crack down on shark finning, in which fishermen remove fins and discard the shark overboard to die. It will further restrict trade of fins from overfished and endangered sharks and help strengthen fisheries.
Representative Michael McCaul (R. Texas) is the lead original cosponsor of H.R. 737, which has 68 cosponsors, including U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Ken Calvert (R-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), John Katko (R-NY), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Rodney Davis (R-IL).
“The strong, bipartisan support for this legislation sends a clear message that we have to pay more attention to protecting the Earth’s oceans and the life within those oceans,” said bill sponsor Rep. Sablan. “Banning the sale of shark fins to help end this wasteful and cruel practice is important, but just a small step on the way to giving the oceans the full respect they must have in federal law.”
A companion Bill, The Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act S. 877 passed the Senate Commerce Committee with a near-unanimous voice vote April 4, with American lawmakers leaving no doubt of how they view the nefarious global trade in which fishermen cut the fins off sharks and dump them back in the waters to drown, be eaten alive by other fish, or bleed to death.
While our federal law bans shark finning in American waters, the United States is an end market as well as a transit point for shark fins obtained in other countries where finning is unregulated or where finning laws are not sufficiently enforced. The bill, introduced by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., would decisively put an end to such U.S. participation, while reinforcing our country’s leadership in ending the global trade in shark fins.
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First introduced in 2016, this law that will eliminate the US trade of threatened, endangered and sharks finned illegally or in countries without shark finning laws. The bill has passed through the Senate and House Committees in 2018.
Representative Sablan first introduced the legislation, known as the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act, in 2016, modeling it after a similar law in the Northern Mariana Islands. Then-Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.) was the lead Republican sponsor at the time, but he retired from Congress this month.
H.R.737 — 116th Congress (2019-2020) To prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] (Introduced 01/23/2019)
Committees: House – Natural Resources
Latest Action: House – 01/23/2019 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (All Actions)
Dear Members of Congress:The demand for shark fins is one of the greatest threats facing shark populations around the world. Fins from as many as 73 million sharks end up in the global market every year, and more than 70 percent of the 14 most common shark species in the fin trade are considered at high or very high risk of extinction.HR 737 is a new bill introduced by Representatives Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D. Northern Marianas) and Michael McCaul (R. Texas) that will ban the sale and trade of shark fin and strengthen enforcement against illegal shark finning. This law will help protect endangered sharks globally and domestically and will strengthen US fisheries.Since the original bill’s introduction in 2017, the message has been loud and clear across the globe; the United States will not stand by while many shark populations continue to decline, largely due to the demand for their fins. This notion is spreading globally. China, the world’s largest trader of shark fins, has also stepped up. Just this year, all three of its state-owned airlines banned the shipment of fins. These Chinese airlines join 42 additional airlines that have committed to not transporting fins, comprising well over 50 percent of international airlines. And it’s not only airlines that are taking action — 20 major international shipping companies have also said they will not participate in the fin trade.In 2018, over 150 scientists sent a letter in support of strengthening protection for sharks by limiting the shark fin trade. While the U.S. exported under $1 million worth of shark fins in 2016, a study found that shark-related dives in Florida alone generated more than $221 million in revenue and fueled over 3,700 jobs that same year, meaning the revenue from Florida shark tourism was over 200 times that of the entire national fin trade.Finally, although the U.S. has passed a ban on shark finning, we continue to import fins from countries with no protections for sharks. And while 12 states have passed state bans, fins continue to be imported and exported into and out of some of those states. A national ban would help ensure the U.S. no longer participates in the global shark fin trade.Please support the Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act, which will help to reduce the international fin trade market, improve upon current enforcement capabilities, and reinforce the status of the U.S. as a leader in shark conservation.Sincerely,
Representatives in support and actions on the bill are here.
Contact your Congressperson and urge them to Support HR 737.
Shark finning is the unsustainable and inhumane practice of cutting off a shark’s fins, often while the shark is still alive, and discarding the body into the ocean. The fins are used in the luxury shark fin soup and other dishes. Although shark fin itself is tasteless and the flavor of shark fin soup comes from other ingredients, the soup is viewed as a delicacy and status symbol by some Asian cultures and is commonly served at weddings and other special events. Traditionally an expensive dish limited to the nobility, shark fin soup is now widely sold to millions of consumers. As economies grow in Asia, a dish once reserved for the elite is now available to many more consumers, and is in demand in China and other Asian communities around the world, including across the United States. This demand is driving sharks to extinction. Learn More About Shark Finning
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Sponsor: Del. Gregorio Sablan (D-Northern Mariana Islands)
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IntroThe GeForce 8800 GT 1GB uses a 65 nm design. nVidia has set the core frequency at 600 MHz. The GDDR3 memory runs at a speed of 900 MHz on this specific model. It features 112 SPUs along with 56 Texture Address Units and 16 Rasterization Operator Units.
Compare that to the GeForce 9600 GT 512MB, which comes with core speeds of 650 MHz on the GPU, and 900 MHz on the 512 MB of GDDR3 RAM. It features 64 SPUs along with 32 TAUs and 16 ROPs.
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Power Consumption (Max TDP)
Both cards have exactly the same bandwidth, so theoretically they should perform exactly the same. (explain)
Texel RateThe GeForce 8800 GT 1GB is quite a bit (more or less 62%) faster with regards to AF than the GeForce 9600 GT 512MB. (explain)
Pixel RateIf running with a high screen resolution is important to you, then the GeForce 9600 GT 512MB is superior to the GeForce 8800 GT 1GB, though not by far. (explain)
Please note that the above 'benchmarks' are all just theoretical - the results were calculated based on the card's specifications, and real-world performance may (and probably will) vary at least a bit.
Memory Bandwidth: Bandwidth is the max amount of information (counted in megabytes per second) that can be moved across the external memory interface within a second. The number is worked out by multiplying the interface width by its memory clock speed. If it uses DDR memory, it should be multiplied by 2 once again. If it uses DDR5, multiply by ANOTHER 2x. The better the card's memory bandwidth, the faster the card will be in general. It especially helps with anti-aliasing, High Dynamic Range and higher screen resolutions.
Texel Rate: Texel rate is the maximum texture map elements (texels) that are applied in one second. This number is worked out by multiplying the total texture units by the core clock speed of the chip. The better this number, the better the video card will be at texture filtering (anisotropic filtering - AF). It is measured in millions of texels in one second.
Pixel Rate: Pixel rate is the most pixels the video card can possibly write to its local memory in one second - measured in millions of pixels per second. The number is worked out by multiplying the amount of Raster Operations Pipelines by the the card's clock speed. ROPs (Raster Operations Pipelines - also sometimes called Render Output Units) are responsible for filling the screen with pixels (the image). The actual pixel rate is also dependant on lots of other factors, especially the memory bandwidth - the lower the memory bandwidth is, the lower the ability to reach the maximum fill rate.