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The Piledriver Report 01.09.14: Who’s Next For the Streak
Posted by Ronny Sarnecky on 01.09.2014
After a four month absence, The Piledriver Report is back. With WrestleMania rumors flying, Ronny Sarnecky takes a look at who are the favorites to face the Undertaker at WrestleMania XXX with a chance to end the streak.
After a four month absence, The Piledriver Report is back. To my loyal readers, I want to apologize for the sudden stop in posting articles. The Saturday before Labor Day, my dog suddenly and shockingly passed away. After that day, I really didn't feel like doing much of anything. Things that I enjoyed doing, like writing these articles and participating in my fantasy football league took a back seat to the pain I was feeling. For those who do not have an animal, it is a horrible thing to deal with. My dog was like my child. I raised him, played with him, fed him, took him to the vet routinely. He was like having a child. My dog brought me a ton on happiness during his thirteen and a half years on this Earth. I will miss him always, and will think about him every day.
With the new year here, I figured that it was time to try to heal. My first order of business was to get back to writing The Piledriver Report. I hope you enjoy my articles as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Thank you for listening.
Ever since WrestleMania 21, when the Undertaker battled the "Legend Killer" Randy Orton, the WWE has pushed the Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania winning streak. After battling the likes of pat their primes Jimmy Snuka, Jake Roberts, the Giant Gonzalez, and King Kong Bundy, the WWE had the Undertaker face a departing Diesel, before he main evented WrestleMania 13 against Sid. At WrestleMania XIV, the Undertaker battled Kane, who was pushed as the WWF's latest monster heel. At WrestleMania XV, he was back to facing lesser stars in the Big Boss Man. At WrestleMania X-Seven, he fought battled Triple H for their first WrestleMania encounter. WrestleMania X-8 saw the Undertaker face Ric Flair. At WrestleMania XIX, he was in a handicapped match against the Big Show and Albert. WrestleMania XX brought a rematch against Kane, followed by his match with Randy Orton. At WrestleMania 22, the Undertaker beat Mark Henry.
After WrestleMania 22, the WWE has pushed the streak as much as they have the WrestleMania main event each year. Gone are the days of seeing the Undertaker face the King Kong Bundys of the world on the biggest show of the year. Instead, the Undertaker now defends his streak against main eventer after main eventer. At WrestleManias 23 and XXIV, the Undertaker battled the World Heavyweight champion, Batista and Edge respectively, in a Streak vs. Belt match. The next two years, he fought Shawn Michaels in two legendary matches. At WrestleMania XXVII and XXVIII, he squared off against Triple H in a singles and Hell in a Cell contest. Last year, the Undertaker battled CM Punk in his last Match of the Year encounter. The big question this year is who will have the honor of facing the Undertaker at the historic WrestleMania XXX event?
Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania has been over three and a half years in the making. In the fall of 2010, Vince McMahon had an idea. He wanted to put together a match between the UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar against the Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVII. To help promote the match, he was going to have the UFC President Dana White in Brock's corner. Vince even went so far as to have the Undertaker and Brock Lesnar have a confrontation against each other following Lesnar's UFC title loss to Cain Velasquez. Unfortunately, Dana White wouldn't bite, and the Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar match would not happen while Lesnar was still under the UFC banner.
Ever since Brock Lesnar returned to the WWE, he was scheduled to face The Rock at a WrestleMania. Last year, the WWE had the match penciled in for WrestleMania XXX. However, following The Rock's injuries in his WrestleMania XXIX match against John Cena, the WWE was not able to start the year long build to Lesnar vs. The Rock. The back-up plan was to go back to their WrestleMania XXVII plan of Lesnar vs. the Undertaker. Odds 2-1
Even though Brock Lesnar vs. the Undertaker seems to be set in stone for WrestleMania XXX, there is another contender for a WrestleMania XXX match against the Undertaker. According to the latest rumors, the Undertaker had requested to face Daniel Bryan at this year's WrestleMania. While some would argue that the WWE doesn't have faith in Daniel Bryan as a main eventer, their most respected performer does. He has some much respect for Bryan that the Undertaker wants to face him at the most historic card in the WWE's history. Normally, I would think that there is no way that Daniel Bryan has a shot of facing the Undertaker at this WrestleMania. However, a few factors have come to the surface that gives a Daniel Bryan vs. the Undertaker match a shot at happening at WrestleMania XXX.
The Undertaker's body has been beaten and broken down over the last few years. The WWE is concerned that Brock Lesnar rough style would be too much for the Undertaker's body to handle. A match with Daniel Bryan would easily deliver the match of the night, but also would be easier on the "deadman's" body. Plus, over the last few years, the Undertaker and his upcoming WrestleMania opponent has rehearsed their match leading up to the big show. Several officials in the WWE don't believe that Lesnar has the motivation to take the time to meet the Undertaker for "rehearsals." Odds 5-1
Shortly after last year's WrestleMania, The Shield triple teamed the Undertaker, and took him out of action. At the time, the Shield were the WWE's top heel faction. Nobody was beating the trio of Reigns, Rollins, and Ambrose. After taking out the Undertaker, it was believed that eventually the Shield would face the Undertaker and Kane at SummerSlam to gain revenge against the Shield. That never happened, and the Undertaker still hasn't gotten his revenge against the Shield. While it appears highly unlikely that the WWE would go in this direction, as it looks like they have other plans for the Shield. A match pitting the Undertaker against the Shield would make sense, and would be a good Plan C should the WWE decide that they have other ideas in mind for Brock Lesnar and Daniel Bryan. Odds 50-1
John Cena vs the Undertaker. It's the match that most fans expect to see at WrestleMania before the Undertaker finally decides to hang up the tights. Most figured that the 30th WrestleMania would be the event that we finally get to see the most respected WWE wrestler since Andre the Giant against the face of this eras WWE. Out of all of the possible matches that you could place the Undertaker in at WrestleMania, a match against John Cena would probably be the biggest threat to the streak. While the WWE has never made an overtures to having John Cena face the Undertaker at a WrestleMania, the fans fantasy booking wants to see it happen. This year would be a good year to have them square off. John Cena doesn't have an opponent etched in stone yet for WrestleMania. Sure, there are rumors about Bray Wyatt facing John Cena. However, the Undertaker taking on John Cena would probably be the biggest money match in the WWE since the first John Cena vs. The Rock match at WrestleMania XXVIII. Odds 50-1
Looking at the possible WrestleMania match-ups for the Undertaker, I wouldn't mind seeing any of these. A battle with Brock Lesnar would allow the Undertaker to use his MMA style moves against the baddest main to ever set foot in the UFC's octagon. It would be a hard hitting, realistic fight.
A match pitting Daniel Bryan against the Undertaker would pit the most popular wrestler in the WWE today against the most respected wrestler in the WWE. The Undertaker has a string of Matches of the Year at WrestleMania. Daniel Bryan has a reputation of being a five star wrestler. A match between the two would be one for the ages.
The Shield against the Undertaker would pit the future against the soon to be past. All three members of the Shield are terrific workers, who would be able to hold their own against the Undertaker at WrestleMania. This is the kind of match that should be used as a possible end to the streak. Three very good workers, who are each young enough, and can use the rub that a WrestleMania match would do to their already blossoming careers.
John Cena against the Undertaker would be one thing: money. It's a match that hasn't been seen in a long time. It would seem fresh and new. In the eyes of the fans, a John Cena vs. Undertaker match is as close to a dream match as the WWE has today.
Given all of the factors, I think the match up that will be headlining WrestleMania XXX will be the favorite. I see Brock Lesnar vs. the Undertaker in a match pitting The Beast vs. The Streak. The Road to WrestleMania is about to begin. In a few short weeks, we will find out just who will be the lasts to try to end the streak.

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Effective leadership is an integral component to ensure organizational excellence. Scholarly inquiry related to substance use, abuse, and addiction’s impact on the organization has been abundant while investigation of the effects of substance or behavioral addictions on leadership capacity was scant. Addiction, of any kind, leads to biological, psychological, and social dysfunction, incurring harm to addict, their families, followers, and the workplace. Within the context of the organization, as sexual addiction is often considered a taboo and undiscussable topic, inquiry regarding this topic was minimal. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the influence of sexual addiction on the leadership capacity of 7 leaders while in active addiction and in recovery. A related question considered how their organizations may have been affected by leader behaviors in both active and recovering states. Findings included active addiction having manifested in harmful and destructive leader behaviors to followers and the organization. Regarding recovery, these leaders’ personal experiences included: increased self-awareness and self-regulation, transparency, ongoing commitment to 12-step recovery program activities, and psychological growth. Benefit accrued to their organizations included: increased team collaboration, positive social exchanges, follower development, and enhanced organizational outcomes.
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An unattended cigarette in an upstairs room may have caused a fire that destroyed a home and killed two cats Monday afternoon in Big Springs, Douglas County sheriff's officers reported.
Firefighters from Lecompton Township, Kanwaka Township and Tecumseh fire departments were called about 5:15 p.m. to the two-story home at 74 U.S. Highway 40.
The upstairs was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, said Douglas County sheriff's Sgt. Blake McCall.
The owner's son was the only person home at the time, McCall said. The son called 911 after he heard a crackling sound upstairs.
There were no injuries.
Firefighters were still investigating the cause of the fire Monday night, but McCall said investigators suspect that an unattended cigarette may have started the fire.
The owner of the home, Gary Slater, estimated the value of the home and contents at $55,000.
Officers from the sheriff's department and the Kansas Highway Patrol were called to direct traffic along the highway.
The Douglas County Ambulance Service also was called as a precautionary measure.
Big Springs is 13 miles west of Lawrence on U.S. 40.


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AUSTIN — In an effort to address trauma related to gun violence, West Side church leaders are creating resource centers to get people the help they need.
LIVE FREE Illinois representatives met last week at Zoe Life International Ministry in Austin to announce the establishment of 13 “community healing” resource centers throughout the city to deal with the impact of gun violence in Chicago’s most affected areas.
Located within churches and community centers, the centers will be funded by a $1.5 million grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
LIVE FREE Illinois is a state chapter of LIVE FREE USA, a nonprofit that mobilizes Black churches and faith leaders to “build a new system of public safety,” according to its website.
Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, the organization’s executive director, said the centers will provide faith-based violence intervention programs, services and resources such as therapy, medical support and case management.
The first center opened last week at Excel Community Development Corporation, 4821 W. Chicago Ave. LIVE FREE plans to launch the initiative at churches in Englewood, South Shore, Morgan Park, Garfield Park, North Lawndale, Austin and Humboldt Park as well.
“I’m super excited that this network has been established and proud to work with this group,” Bates-Chamberlain said. “This is another tool to begin healing from within. This is coming from congregations and community leaders taking responsibility for their healing.”
Rev. Dr. Rodney C. Walker, program manager for LIVE FREE Illinois, said the centers will offer programs ranging from music and art therapy to yoga and meditation in addition to traditional health resources.
“The centers will allow community members to determine the resources that are most needed in their community while also ensuring they have access to the health professionals and providers needed to support healing,” Walker said.
Bates-Chamberlain said the initiative was conceived after a young man was killed near a meeting the group was hosting. After speaking with people who knew the victim, they saw how frightened neighbors were for their safety, Bates-Chamberlain.
Others working for LIVE FREE Illinois have experienced personal loss from gun violence. Mayzell Sikes, who will be the coordinator for the Garfield Park center, said it has been challenging finding the support to move forward after her son, Calvin, was shot and killed.
“The loss of my son Calvin stripped us to the core. There are times I have to remind myself to breathe,” Sikes said. “Centers like these will make an incredible difference for my family and for families and communities across the state upended by gun violence.”
Providing mental health care to Black communities is important, said Bates-Chamberlain. Black people are far less likely to receive mental health care treatment despite feeling more emotional distress, such as sadness and hopelessness, than white people, according to a study conducted at McLean Hospital, the psychiatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.
“We want to make sure people have these resources and know about ways they can get help,” Bates-Chamberlain said. “They have to know this is a safe space.”
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Malone v. Microdyne Corp., 824 F. Supp. 65 (E.D. Va. 1993)
May 24, 1993
MICRODYNE CORP., et al., Defendants.
United States District Court, E.D. Virginia, Alexandria Division.
Michael Letaw Shor, David & Hagner, Washington, DC, for plaintiffs.
Judith Elaine Beach, Anthony Tobias Pierce, Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, Washington, DC, for defendants.
HILTON, District Judge.
This matter came before the court following the completion of the plaintiff's evidence on the defendants' Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law pursuant to Rule 50 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This is a class action suit brought by purchasers of defendant Microdyne Corporation's common stock seeking damages of $8.9 million from Microdyne and two corporate officers, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Philip Cunningham and Executive Vice-President and Treasurer Christopher Maginniss. Microdyne is a Maryland corporation with offices in Alexandria, Virginia.
*66 Plaintiffs allege that the defendants mislead the investment public in violation of section 10(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. § 78j(b), and SEC Rule 10b-5 with a series of overly optimistic public statements regarding the marketing prospects of a new Microdyne computer product, the NetWare Access Server/NetWare Asynchronous Communications Server ("NAS/NACS"), introduced in 1992.
Rule 10b-5 makes it unlawful "[t]o make any untrue statement of a material fact or to omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading ... in connection with the purchase of a sale of any security." 17 C.F.R. § 240.10b-5 (1987). To succeed in a claim arising under Rule 10b-5, the plaintiffs must prove six essential elements: (1) a misstatement or omission (2) of a material (3) fact (4) with scienter (5) upon which the plaintiff justifiably relied (6) that proximately caused the plaintiff's damages. Myers v. Finkle, 950 F.2d 165, 167 (4th Cir. 1991). Because the plaintiffs presented no evidence that the seven statements at issue were misstatements or omissions by the defendants, judgment as a matter of law is warranted against the plaintiffs.
Most of the statements plaintiffs allege to be actionable are forward-looking opinions concerning the impact of NAS/ NACS sales on Microdyne's future performance. The Second and Seventh Circuits have concluded that forward-looking statements generally cannot be "false" or "misleading." See DiLeo v. Ernst & Young, 901 F.2d 624 (7th Cir.1990) (Easterbrook, J.) ("there is no `fraud by hindsight.'") quoting Denny v. Barber, 576 F.2d 465, 470 (2d Cir. 1978) (Friendly, J.) The Ninth Circuit has adopted the position that fraud actions for forward-looking statements are permissible only when there is no reasonable basis for the forward-statement and no undisclosed facts tending seriously to undermine the statement's accuracy. In re Apple Computer Securities Litigation, 886 F.2d 1109, 1113 (9th Cir.1989).
Even applying the more liberal Ninth Circuit standard, the plaintiffs provided no evidence at trial that the defendants did not genuinely believe the statements, that there was no reasonable basis for the belief or that the defendants were aware of undisclosed facts tending seriously to undermine the accuracy of the statement. See In re Adobe Systems, Inc. Securities Litigation, 787 F. Supp. 912, 919 citing Apple, 886 F.2d at 1113; McLean v. Alexander, 599 F.2d 1190, 1198 (3d Cir.1979);
In Apple, the company introduced a new computer which ultimately proved to be unsuccessful. The court found that in regard to certain statements made by defendant, namely that the company had "unequalled strength, experience and expertise," the new computer product was "a significant breakthrough," "success should continue," and that its forecasting process had been "refined," a rational jury could not find them materially misleading. In making this determination, the court considered whether there were sound historical and factual bases for each of the statements at the time they were made. The court determined that the company had established a successful track record and that there were no indications that this success would not continue, a new computer product was a promising, innovative product-in-development, and Apple had refined its planning process. Therefore, the court ruled that there were no genuine issues as to these statements upon which a jury could find Apple liable. In Adobe, another case involving a computer firm, the court found that there was a reasonable basis as a matter of law for defendants' earnings projections that later turned out to be wrong.
In another "projections" case, In re Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. Securities Litigation, 697 F. Supp. 183, 186-187 (E.D.Pa. 1988), plaintiffs alleged that a statement predicting *67 sales and earnings which did not come to pass was false and misleading because the statement was made in the face of a declining "book-to-bill ratio." Recognizing the difficulty of rendering forecasts months ahead and continued optimistic articles in the trade press about the company's projected performance, the court concluded that the forecasts were made with a genuine and reasonable belief and granted summary judgment for the defendants.
Plaintiffs attack the statement by Microdyne Chairman Philip Cunningham on February 12, 1992 to the Dow Jones News Wire that he was "comfortable" with the forecast of Tucker Anthony market analyst Bill Becklean's forecast of Microdyne's fiscal year earnings. Plaintiffs provided no evidence that Mr. Cunningham did not genuinely believe his statement, that there was no reasonable basis for his belief or that he was aware of any undisclosed facts tending seriously to undermine the accuracy of the statement. Actually, the evidence was that Mr. Becklean was knowledgeable about the industry and Microdyne had increased its sales dramatically each year during the prior years. The industry press was predicting an "explosion" in the market for computer networking products like the NAS/NACS. Thus, Mr. Cunningham's statement that he was "comfortable" with Mr. Becklean's forecast was completely reasonable, and in fact, given Microdyne's past performance and the expected market surge for computer networking products, rather pallid.
The next two statement plaintiffs allege were misleading were an April 23, 1992 press release that Microdyne had achieved record sales for its second quarter ended March 31, 1992 and Microdyne's Form 10-Q for the second quarter, filed on May 15, 1992. Mr. Cunningham noted in the April 23, 1992 press release that:
We're very pleased by our performance in the second quarter. Network connectivity hardware and software product sales grew substantially. We had more than $13.5 million in data communications product sales during the quarter, 70 percent higher than the comparable quarter a year ago and a substantial increase over the first quarter of fiscal 1992. Moreover, we plan to introduce several new network connectivity products before the end of fiscal 1992, providing a platform for additional growth in 1993.
The May 15, 1992 Form 10-Q stated:
Management believes that the initial products produced under this new agreement with Novell, NetWare Access Server (NAS), and its companion product NetWare Asynchronous Communication Service (NACS) are the first of their kind to be introduced in the market. Management anticipates that these products will generate substantial revenues in the future; however, there can be no certainty that this expectation will be met.
Plaintiffs allege that both statements about sales during the second quarter and future sales prospects were misleading because they treated NAS sales as revenues without stating the existence of a right to return the products. This was consistent with past accounting procedures Microdyne had already disclosed to the public, such as in its 1991 Form 10-K, noting that the company recognizes revenue for accounting purposes upon the shipment of goods. Defendants are not required to disclose information already known to the market. Apple, 886 F.2d at 1115. The optimistic predictions about future sales in the May 15, 1992 Form 10-Q included the caveat that "there can be no certainty that this expectation will be met" and could not be materially misleading because the statement "bespoke caution." Luce v. Edelstein, 802 F.2d 49 (2d Cir.1986); Polin v. Conductron Corp., 552 F.2d 797 (8th Cir.), cert. denied, 434 U.S. 857, 98 S. Ct. 178, 54 L. Ed. 2d 129 (1977). The plaintiff has thus not shown that these two statements that merely reported sales that had occurred and anticipated continued sales had no reasonable basis as required to constitute a misstatement.
The next alleged misstatement occurred on June 15, 1992 when Microdyne announced in a press release that NAS/NACS sales were substantially less than anticipated in its earlier projections. Mr. Cunningham said that Microdyne had "misjudged the length of the product's selling cycle ... we expected to *68 close sales in 30 to 60 days. Instead, the product is taking 90 days or longer to sell in quantity.... Our estimate of the product's eventual success has not changed." Mr. Cunningham also cautioned investors that "[i]t is too early to say with any certainty what Microdyne's sales and earnings will be in the fourth quarter ... because the NetWare Access Server by Microdyne is such a major component of sales, our profitability forecast is largely controlled by revenue from this product." This announcement caused the price of the stock to fall considerably. Plaintiffs allege that this announcement was insufficiently pessimistic because NAS/NACS returns were not reported and criticize the suggestion that the selling cycle was being lengthened. The evidence is clear that at this point in time, NAS/NACS returns had not yet occurred and that sales personnel reported that sales were slow. Along with Mr. Cunningham's caveat which "bespoke caution," Luce, 802 F.2d at 49, nothing in this statements was false and misleading. Because the press release accurately reported reduced sales projections, plaintiffs have failed to show that there was no reasonable basis for the statements.
The next alleged misstatement was a press release on July 21, 1992 which stated the most dire conditions of the NAS/NACS program. This information was further reported in Microdyne's Third Quarter Report to shareholders distributed in August 1992. It did express some optimism that the program might have some life in it, but included a clear warning which limited the optimism. Luce, 802 F.2d at 49. This press release precipitated a further $1.00 drop in the price of the Microdyne stock. Plaintiffs allege that information about returns should have been included in this press release. Although the exact wording "we had X number of returns" was not included, the release disclosed problems selling the product, how poor sales were, how poor estimates were going to be, and that the product was not selling. Stating in the press release that the product was back in Microdyne's warehouse, instead of in a dealer's warehouse would not have provided any additional information about poor NAS/NACS sales other than what Microdyne already provided. See Walker v. Action Industries, Inc., 802 F.2d 703, 710 n. 12 (4th Cir.1986) (Ervin, J.), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 1065, 107 S. Ct. 952, 93 L. Ed. 2d 1000 (1987) (holding that the only information that must be disclosed is information necessary to make disclosed information not misleading.) Similarly, Microdyne had no duty to disclose that NAS/NACS production was temporarily halted in July. Id. Plaintiffs therefore failed to show that Microdyne had no reasonable basis for the statements in the press release or in the August shareholder report.
Plaintiffs also allege that Microdyne's Form 10-Q for June 30, 1992 filed with the S.E.C. on August 12, 1992 contained similar misleading statements about NAS/NACS sales as those in the July 21, 1992 press release. This report disclosed both the disappointed NAS/NACS sales and expressed some optimism about future prospects that was tempered with the caveat that "there is no certainty that this expectation will be met." This report contained no misleading statements on these points for the same reasons that the July 21, 1992 press release contained none.
In addition, plaintiffs note that the June 30, 1992 Form 10-Q stated that Microdyne had $1,009,000 in cash on June 30, 1992. The bulk of this cash reflected borrowings on Microdyne's line of credit at Crestar Bank. Without citing any authority, plaintiffs assert that this "window dressing" is misleading. Yet, Microdyne's balance sheet accurately listed the note payable and the 10-Q reported the line of credit. The net liquid assets available to the company were therefore unchanged and clearly disclosed. Cf. Walker, 802 F.2d at 710 n. 12. Thus, the June 30, 1992 Form 10-Q contained no misleading statements.
For the foregoing reasons, plaintiffs have failed to provide evidence that the alleged statements by Microdyne Corporation and its officers from February to August 1992 were misleading. By not establishing this element, plaintiffs have failed to make out a prima facie case of 10b-5 securities fraud. Myers, 950 F.2d at 167. Because there was no legally sufficient evidentiary basis for a reasonable jury to have found for plaintiffs, *69 judgment as a matter of law is entered in favor of defendants.NOTES
 Defendants Cunningham and Maginniss are also charged with violating § 20(a) of the Securities and Exchange Act, 15 U.S.C. § 78t(a) (1982) as "controlling" persons who caused Microdyne to commit the alleged securities fraud. Without "primary" liability under § 10, there can be no "secondary" controlling person liability under § 20. Shapiro v. UJB Financial Corp., 964 F.2d 272, 279 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, ___ U.S. ___, 113 S. Ct. 365, 121 L. Ed. 2d 278 (1992).

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Business to business mentoring from student start-up
Student start-up who specialise in mentoring software expand their reach in creating project company that connects start-ups to more established businesses for advice.
Student start-up Indigo mentoring, who are based in the Smart Innovation Hub (SIH) on Keele University’s campus, set out with a goal of creating bespoke peer mentoring software designed to ensure that everyone has somewhere to turn to for help. The company began by creating the project Tyfy, which is a successful mentoring platform for early year university students to connect with later year students.
Since being located at Keele, the company have taken full advantage of the collaborative space in the Smart Innovation Hub and have also participated in the bespoke support programmes offered by the University. This includes the New Enterprise Bootcamp, aimed at supporting businesses in their infancy to nurture their skills necessary to strengthen their product or service, and also the Keele Research and Innovation Support Programme (KRISP).
Emily Goodwin, Marketing Director at Indigo Mentoring said: “To be located at Keele has presented us with a wealth of opportunities, it’s been great to connect with other businesses in the SIH and take part in the programmes, which has really helped move our business forward.
"Connecting with other businesses is so important, as a start-up. You can really benefit from learning from older businesses who are experienced in a set area. Seeing these benefits of collaboration led us to create Ladder Tech which is platform to allow start-ups to connect with longer standing businesses for support.”
As part of the launch of the business-to-business mentoring platform, Ladder Tech is running at a free trial all business who sign up. Experienced businesses and early stage SMEs can access free advice connecting with lawyers, accountants, marketing consultants, graphic designers and many more, across the UK.
Emily Added: “We have had a great reaction from the business community so far and have a number of start-ups onboard along with businesses ready to give advice from a variety of sectors.
“Businesses have commented on the value of giving advice and forming collaborative business relationships with innovative companies. Given the economic climate as companies are looking to innovate and potentially pivot business models following the Covid-19 pandemic, now is a great time to share ideas in areas that start-up’s may be less familiar with.”
Find out more about Ladder Tech and how your business can get involved at LadderTech.co
To find out more about how Business Gateway or the Keele Science and Innovation Park can help your business grow please visit keele.ac.uk/business
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“Operation Holiday Cheer” is a go!
The High Springs Police Department is bringing in the holiday cheer with a toy drive beginning today. Interim Chief William Benck says the community has been very supportive in the past, and he hopes this year’s drive will be bigger than ever.
He says the police department gathers gifts so every child can get some holiday cheer, and any family is eligible for the gifts regardless of financial standing. Unwrapped toys, pajamas and books can be dropped off at the High Springs Police Department through December 16th. Gifts will be delivered December 20th.
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Families of his victims will probably have to struggle to pay their bills for medical care and rehab, but we’ll pick up the tab for this terrorist punk.
After reportedly suffering injuries to his hands, neck and legs after a dramatic showdown with police last week, Dzhohkar Tsarnaev received nearly a week of medical treatment at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and has subsequently been moved to the Federal Medical Center Devens, where his medical treatment will continue.
Since he is in federal custody, it’s unlikely Tsarnaev or his family will have to pay for his medical care, as U.S. Federal Marshals are responsible for the health care of any inmate in their custody.
“The transformative moment is when he’s transferred into custody of the federal government,” said Bradley W. Brockmann, executive director of the Center for Prisoner Health and Human Rights at Brown University. “At that point, they would be responsible for the hospital bill payments.”
Maybe his mosque can take up a collection.


Honda is offering cashback worth Rs. 5,000 on Unicorn motorcycle
Japanese automaker Honda is offering a cashback of up to Rs. 5,000 on its BS6-compliant Unicorn motorcycle in India. This deal is valid on EMI purchases via ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, Yes Bank, Federal Bank, and Standard Chartered Debit as well as Credit Cards. The cashback can be availed while booking the bike online as well. Here's our roundup.
Honda Unicorn: At a glance
Honda Unicorn is built on a diamond type frame and has a simple look. It features a sloping fuel tank, a flat-type seat, and an upswept exhaust. The bike packs an analog instrument console, a halogen headlamp, a bulb taillight, and rides on 18-inch wheels wrapped in tubeless tires. It comes in Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Imperial Red Metallic, and Pearl Igneous Black colors.
Power and performance
The Honda Unicorn draws power from a BS6-compliant 162.7cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine with Honda Eco Technology (HET). The mill generates 12.73hp of maximum power at 7,500rpm, a peak torque of 14Nm at 5,000rpm, and comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
What about safety and suspension setup?
To ensure the safety of the rider, the Honda Unicorn is equipped with a disc brake on the front wheel, a drum brake on the rear wheel, along with single-channel ABS for improved handling on the roads. Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the bike are handled by telescopic forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
Pricing and availability
In India, the BS6-compliant Honda Unicorn motorcycle is offered in a single variant and carries a price-tag of Rs. 95,152 (ex-showroom, Delhi). A cashback of up to Rs. 5,000 is currently being offered on the commuter.


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While Intel continues to push its X86 architecture processors for mobile computing, ARM is also keep on upgrading its ARM architecture by integrating multi-core while further shrinking its die size with smaller process technology. According to reliable source, ARM is already planning to migrate to 45nm process technology so that it can integrate multi cores technology, in an attempt to boost up overall performance without affecting the physical foot print and more importantly its power consumption which is crucial for battery life time.
The next generation ARM core product will be mainly targeted for high end smart phone mobile devices where multitasking and graphics performance are important. With the introduction of ARM cortex A9 as the successor of current cortex A8 which has been designed widely including the recently announced Apple’s 3Gs as well as Palm Pre, consumers can expect even better performance boost with its out of order execution while allowing multi-threading technology for scalable performance to handle tasks processing simultaneously.
No exact time line of when this will be available, ARM forecasts that it should reach the market by mid of next year. TI (Texas Instrument) is one of the potential candidates that will leverage on ARM cortex A9 for its OMAP4 which supports full HD 1080p decoding capabilities as well as an impressive 20 Megapixel still image capturing for multimedia centric applications.


While the north of India seems inundated with storms and rain showers, in the west so far Monsoons seem to be making a come-and-go-as-you-please appearance, making brief promises of a longer spell and disappearing just as easily. This evening though the weather turned fine and it rained a bit, the sky was overcast and for a change, I loved it. I think I am beginning to appreciate the clouds once more, even though I started hating rains after spending three years in Assam, where it never seems to stop!
Here’s a photo of the roads that I took today, from the back window of an auto. I love this picture, despite its assymetry. What I had been aiming to capture was a typical view of an Indian road during monsoons, that is to say, minus the potholes and mud that is a lot more common. Still, I think I did a good job with it:
I watched Raanjhanaa today (do not ask why), staring Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor and a cameo by Abhay Deol. Despite its flaws and excessively dramatic plot, a lengthy storyline and the desire of the Indian Film Industry to cast its characters as absolutely black or absolutely white (God forbid we leave a shady character in the grey zone with the audience left to muse about his motives and intentions after all is said and done), I surprisingly enjoyed the movie.
This was because of the storyline, i think. Even though, give me a chisel and a knife and I would sharpen the character’s emotions, cut out the extra scenes and the abundant overflow of unnecessary dramatics, Raanjhanaa did a good job of telling a story with unconventional twists (for Indian audiences).
Set in the colourful lanes of Benaras and the shady corners of New Delhi, this movie starts out as a love story. We’re introduced to Kundan, a Hindu boy who will immediately strike you as bipolar and requiring psychiatric assistance, and Zoya- the beautiful young Muslim girl he falls in love with and woos with his perennial stalking and wrist-slitting. Kundan is quick to love Zoya and equally quick to abandon her in the name of ‘self-interest’ and then return again after having ruined another part of her to try and fix her once more- as I was saying, absolute nuts!
While a fourteen year old Zoya is easy for him to win over, a grown-up Zoya who returns from JNU is just as hard. However, Kundan tries to make up for all that with some more theatrics, involving more wrist-slicing. When he finds out that Zoya is in love with a smart young man (Abhay Deol) from her university- someone who has political ambitions and is embroiled in the fierce battle for power in the capital city, he reacts in much the same ways- moving between promises to help convince Zoya’s parents for her love marriage and expressing in some really bitter words that he’s never even going to utter her name again.
However, things take a darker turn in the second-half and both Zoya and Kundan find themselves in the midst of a political power struggle in New Delhi, involving hints of some very real political events. An embittered Zoya played by Sonam Kapoor is fun to watch and quite makes up for the lusty-bipolar-stalker-glorifying done in the first half of the movie.
All in all, despite some shaky dialogue delivery and mispronunciation, I think Sonam Kapoor did a good job. She carried off both the salwaar kameezes of Benaras and the kurti jeans street wear of Delhi’s JNU with equal grace and acted quite well (for herself). Dhanush’s character did not impress me which is perhaps why I did not enjoy him but that probably means he did a good job as an actor.
But the thing I liked about this movie, the thing that gave me a good feeling about even the weird and ugly bits, was the ending. Very unconventional, very un-Bollywood. Though it could have been more fine-tuned and clipped down, it was the ending that made me go ‘aha’ for this movie.
To go off in a completely different direction, I recently finished reading The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman. I think that the fact that this book keeps getting more and more outdated every year, despite having first come out only in 2005, is a testimony to Mr. Friedman’s terming the world as ‘flat’- that in today’s day and age, books about technology and globalization can actually sort of go out of context in less than a decade. Isn’t that kind of…scary?
I’ve always liked Mr. Friedman’s writing style- its personal, crammed full of anecdotes, engaging and even funny in places. He uses comparisons which are entertaining and very good at making you understand.
In The World Is Flat, he takes to telling us about how, indeed things that began with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the advent of the Internet and user-friendly web browsers and went on to outsourcing, off-shoring, uploading (he calls them flatteners) have changed the way we look and see and understand the world, its cultures, politics, relations, trading, expressions and self-identification.
He also devotes chapters to understanding how certain occupations have become obsolete in front of our eyes and how the education system, the political system and the approach of students in USA should accordingly be revamped to fit in with the changes in the world.
Mr. Friedman also devotes a lot of pages to analyzing relationships with India and China,; the factors pushing development in these countries, the challenges they have to face and the challenges the rest of the world has to face as these over-crowded, developing nations join the rat race for success with hard-working young population (something I can vouch for Mr. Friedman. You talked about coaching institutes in India training students for the prestigious IITs late into the night; its something I have witnessed and been a part of, and yes, many, many Indian students are hard-working and not afraid to break every bone in their body to get into one of these colleges. They’re the cream of our technical institutes but their importance cannot be undermined). But in some ways, I think he is overestimating Indians. We have a lot of corruption in our core government and police and poverty in our core population. The middle class needs to be taken seriously though because we’re walking on a line and we can fall both ways but we see both sides and that makes us desperate to clamber through into the safety net., for the most part.
But the mashing together of cultures is something Mr. Friedman hits upon next, talking about cultural identity in a positive way- he feels with so many ways of self-expression, our identity is only going to amplify, not die out and ‘Americanize’ as so many seem to think. This seems somewhat right. This seems like a nice point for me to say: how about getting USA to shift to the Metric system, Mr. Friedman?
With flattening of good things, comes the flattening of bad ones and the ever-increasing expansion and improvement of the terrorist network- something we all need to be extremely fearful about. For the most part, however, this book is about hope. I haven’t managed to scratch one fifth of the things this book leaves you pondering upon. If you want to feel a new-found respect for the Internet (being a 90s kid- I have seen a decade without it and can imagine a world without Google better than someone like, say my brother, who was born in 2003) and a better understanding of how we got where we are- this book is a good place to start sating some of that curiosity.
Bonne nuit 🙂


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Jeremiah 17:7 Reminds me that no matter what is happening or coming my way, I will not be knocked down. I can feel the arrows of doubt and disbelief trying to penetrate my heart to shake me up, but I sense a strong fortress, like iron, protecting me. With each trial I go through, the Lord changes me and strengthens me.
Do you feel the same?
Team CWIB xx


‘Not binding for the court’ - Moscow slams Dutch court ruling that backed $57 billion settlement for Yukos gas empire oligarchs
Russia has dismissed an opinion by the top adviser to the Supreme Court of the Netherlands, rejecting an appeal from Russian lawyers over $57 billion in damages awarded to former shareholders of the collapsed energy giant Yukos.
On Friday, Paul Vlas, the chief legal advisor to the court, issued an independent advisory opinion stating that the original ruling, which Russian lawyers describe as “non-binding.” It backed a previous decision which handed the colossal sum to oligarchs who lost cash when Yukos was bankrupted, should be upheld. The financiers behind the now-defunct firm say its assets were seized over an outstanding tax bill in a move that amounted to state appropriation.
A spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Justice said in a statement to RT that, while the decision, issued “without any reasonable basis,” was a setback, it hoped it would not influence the eventual outcome of the case.
The official said that the advice "is advisory, not binding for the court," and added that the Prosecutor General had "ignored evidence provided by the Russian Federation showing legal errors made by [earlier court rulings], as well as unlawful actions of former Yukos shareholders during the alleged 'investment' process and the legal proceedings."
Moscow's legal representatives have been appealing the settlement, which they say did not take into account the country's domestic laws against corruption and fraud. Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former head of the company, once among Europe's largest businesses, spent a decade behind bars after a conviction for illicit financial dealings. Under the weight of a $27 billion tax notice from the revenue service, and facing freezing of its assets, the firm went under. Its wealthy backers have since been litigating the case in international courts.Also on rt.com Russia set for showdown with international law amid $57bn Yukos oil empire battle & ruling over jailed opposition figure Navalny
Russian Justice Minister Konstantin Chuychenko has previously said that the case is part of a "legal war" being waged against the country in international courts. "The situation is very difficult and serious," he said. "Russia must adequately defend itself, and sometimes even attack back."Also on rt.com Russian justice minister claims $50 billion Yukos case shows West waging 'legal war' on Moscow & says it should fight back
In December, Moscow's Constitutional Court, one of its highest judicial authorities, ruled that Russia could refuse to pay the settlement sum if appeals eventually fail. As well as parallel cases in the UK and US, the complaints have been heard by a court in The Hague, which awarded the company's former shareholders a $57 billion payout from the Russian government earlier this year. The Netherlands claims jurisdiction under the terms of the Energy Charter Treaty, which Russia is a signatory to but never ratified. It contains provisions that allow disputes to be settled by international courts.
According to the judges, while the country's government of the day began the process of signing up to the pact in 1994, it did not have the authority to make national laws inferior to international agreements or the rulings of foreign tribunals. The ruling declared there is no basis on which decisions such as those based on the Energy Charter Treaty can "challenge the competence" of Russian courts when they give verdicts. Therefore, the jurists conclude, adhering to the Dutch court's demands for a settlement would be "unconstitutional." This could pave the way for Moscow to refuse to hand over funds if it loses the long-running legal battle.Also on rt.com Russia can refuse to pay $50 billion bill to Yukos oligarchs, country’s top court rules, as international legal battle rages on
Yukos' shareholders have fought a series of separate legal challenges to try to compel Western nations to seize Russian assets as collateral in case of non-payment, but multiple courts have rejected these requests.
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West Potomac’s Athletic Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its class of 2020 inductees. The accomplishments of each of these individuals have brought distinction and pride to West Potomac High School and its community.
Introducing the 2020 West Potomac Athletic Hall of Fame inductees:
Amy (Akstin) Meads (class of 1993 cross country, track)
Inez Bryant (coach 14 years coach: track)
Cornell Grayson (class of 1987 track)
David Green (class of 1987 football, track)
Stacy Harris (class of 1992 baseball, football, track)
Carol Horton (coach for 16 years coach: field hockey, soccer)
Natalie Miller (class of 1997 basketball, field hockey, lacrosse)
Gabrielle (Pohlmann) Patterson (class of 1987 cross country, track)
Torry Scales (class of 1993 basketball, football)
Mike Willetts (class of 1995 basketball, baseball, football)
The Hall of Fame Trustees thank individuals for their nominations. This year’s list of nominees was excellent. More information about inductions/celebrations to come as CDC guidelines and state restrictions are reduced/lifted.


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A special program for adventurous people seeking disconnection in the magical Elqui Valley in the heart of the Andes. It includes transfers to and from La Serena airport, accommodation, and more.
Day 1: La Serena Airport – Alcohuaz
Travelers will be able to reach the airport starting from 2:00 PM, where a person with their name and a vehicle will be waiting to provide private transfer to the town of Pisco Elqui, where they will stay at Hotel El Tesoro de Elqui in the heart of the Elqui Valley. Upon arrival, they can use the facilities and relax. They can take a walk through the town of Pisco Elqui and have dinner at their leisure.
At 9:00 PM, they will have an astronomical experience with Amatista Travel at Hotel Tesoro de Elqui. In this place, we will approach a state-of-the-art electronic telescope for the observation of Celestial Objects from Deep Sky (Nebulas, Star Clusters), as well as planets and the Moon (when the occasion permits). Subsequently, you will move on to observing the sky with the naked eye. The activity concludes around midnight.
Accommodation at Hotel El Tesoro de Elqui.
Day 2: Valle del Elqui Full Day Excursion
After breakfast at the hotel, a private transportation will be waiting to start a tour that will cover the entire Elqui Valley and its main attractions.
Starting from Pisco Elqui, we will begin by visiting Doña Josefa Artisanal Pisco Distillery, which has become one of the must-visit places in the valley. Subsequently, we will start a journey down the Clear River Valley to the town of Montegrande. Along the way, we will make a stop at one of the viewpoints to enjoy the most beautiful landscapes. Montegrande is renowned as the birthplace of Gabriela Mistral, where the museum-school house dedicated to the life and work of this great poetess is located. We will visit it to discover exclusive details about her work.
Afterward, we will continue to the town of Villaseca, known for its solar cookers, where we will have a gastronomic experience for lunch to recharge our energy. This typical restaurant is run by its own owners, who share the history of their solar cookers, demonstrate their functioning, and interact with visitors. After lunch, we will visit the iconic Capel pisco distillery, its museum, and have a tasting. Capel is one of the largest pisco companies in Chile, allowing tourists to appreciate the contrast with artisanal pisco distilleries.
The tour will end in Vicuña, located just five minutes from the Capel Pisco Distillery, where we will explore the main square and its iconic buildings. Subsequently, we will return to the hotel to rest. Dinner at your leisure. Accommodation at Hotel Tesoro de Elqui.
Day 3: Horseback Riding in Cochiguaz and Astronomical Experience
The experience begins at the Hotel in Pisco Elqui, where we will take a private vehicle that will transport us to the Cochiguaz Valley, located 18 km away. Here, we will immerse ourselves in a unique and mystical setting through trekking and biking. The excursion will start at 1,800 meters above sea level, where we will embark on an authentic horseback adventure in the traditional style, connected with the well-being of the animals and the environment. You will learn about rural life while enjoying the Andean landscape. Once this adventure is complete, we will take the van back to the hotel in Pisco Elqui, where you can rest and have lunch at your leisure.
At 4:00 PM, we will head to the Alfa Aldea Astronomical Tourist Center located in Vicuña. Here, you can enjoy one of the clearest skies in the world and observe the Sun through telescopes. At sunset, dinner will also be part of the journey, and once nightfall arrives, we will have an incredible astronomical experience.
This experience begins in a specially equipped dome, where you can enjoy an audiovisual presentation narrated by specialized guides. Subsequently, you can observe the sky through telescopes and enjoy a memorable evening of stargazing, viewing stars, nebulae (where stars are born), binary stars, star clusters, and the closest galaxies.
Around midnight, the experience will conclude, and we will return to the Hotel in Pisco Elqui.
Day 4: Pisco Elqui – La Serena Airport
After a delicious breakfast, you can use the hotel facilities until noon to check out. At the agreed-upon time, a vehicle will transport the group to La Serena Airport.
- 3 nights at Hotel El Tesoro de Elqui with breakfast.
- Double room.
- Airport-hotel-airport transfers.
- Guide on excursions.
- Astro experience at the hotel on day 1.
- Full day Elqui Valley tour with lunch on day 2.
- Horseback riding excursion in Cochiguaz on day 3.
- Astronomical experience at Alfa Aldea on day 3 (solar observation, dinner, nighttime observation).
- Services not mentioned.
- Travel insurance.

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Toyin Lawani condemns Miracle over dumping Nina [Video]
Outspoken serial entrepreneur and socialite, Toyin Lawani has slammed BBNaija winner, Miracle Ikechukwu over publicly ending his love affair with Nina.
Recall that the duo of Miracle and Nina were lovebirds during BBNaija 2018.
In her rant, Lawani called out Miracle for lying to Nina, leading her on months after the reality show and even saying he will buy her a car.
She however praised Teddy A for still sticking to BamBam even when people don’t know the current status of their relationship.
Toyin made this known via a video she shared on social media.
According to her:” Nina sorry but we ain’t ceasing fire anytime soon. @FlyBoyMiracle you’re the most fake nigga in the history of BBN/BBA. After making Ni pick a hustle in the house, you came out and couldn’t do same. You should have just picked granny Juliet! #BBNaija “.

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Music can change the world because it can change people.
Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances.
The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.
Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends.
I love rock-n-roll. I think it's an exciting art form. It's revolutionary. Still revolutionary and it changed people. It changed their hearts. But yeah, even rock-n-roll has a lot of rubbish, really bad music.
A great poet is the most precious jewel of a nation.
A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do.
Every actor in his heart believes everything bad that's printed about him.
The true art of memory is the art of attention.
It's so sweet, I feel like my teeth are rotting when I listen to the radio.
The music industry can make you feel like a prostitute.
We all know that art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth.
The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.
If you do not breathe through writing, if you do not cry out in writing, or sing in writing, then don't write, because our culture has no use for it.
Singers come and go, but if you're a good actor, you can last a long time
Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.
I passionately hate the idea of being with it, I think an artist has always to be out of step with his time.
Art is always and everywhere the secret confession, and at the same time the immortal movement of its time
Intellectual passion drives out sensuality.
Art is never finished, only abandoned.
Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.

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Welcome to day three of our live report of the second India-England Test from Chennai. Join us for updates, analysis and colour. You can find our traditional ball-by-ball commentary here
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9.45am: And heeeerrrre’s Rishabh
This time the third umpire sides with Foakes, as Rohit Sharma is stumped after dragging his back foot just over the line (dragging Rohit’s home Test average down to a mere 80.52). Excellent hands from Foakes, who turns 28 today and has earned himself an extra slice of cake – the delivery from Jack Leach came through at almost shoulder height, but the keeper took it and smoothly whipped off the bails in one movement. India’s response to two early wickets has been to send in Rishabh Pant above Ajinkya Rahane, to take the attack back to England.
— Alan Gardner (@alanroderick) February 15, 2021
9.35am: Heeeerrrre’s Virat (on a pair)
It’s been hard enough for most batsmen on this pitch, but Cheteshwar Pujara has lost his wicket in most unfortunate fashion to start the day, run out in the first over by short leg after dropping his bat trying to regain his ground. Although, as Sunny Gavaskar has just said on commentary (with tongue firmly in cheek), “you have to blame the pitch” after Pujara’s bat jammed into the crease line but not over it, with Ben Foakes collecting Ollie Pope’s throw to break the stumps before the lunging batsman could get his foot back. Time for India’s captain to have another crack.
What better way to start the day than a fresh, hot injection of George and Raunak into your eyeballs?
9.20am: Signed, sealed… delivered?
Hello again, folks. Day three is often moving day of a Test – but you sense this one has already unloaded the van and is getting comfy in its new surroundings. Pretty much everything India have touched has turned to gold this time around in Chennai, and they will be backing themselves to wrap up a series-levelling win at some point later today or tomorrow. England, barring Headingley-plus-plus miracles, know this game is probably beyond them… but there’s still a series to fight for, battles to be won and lost.
Alan Gardner is a deputy editor at ESPNcricinfo. @alanroderick
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The submit Air Canada donates historic aircraft to museum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily.
In celebration of its eighty fifth anniversary, Air Canada has donated its historic aircraft, an unique Lockheed L-10A Electra airplane to Winnipeg’s Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada. The iconic aircraft, the primary fleet sort flown by the service, made its remaining journey because it taxied from the Air Canada hangar at Winnipeg International Airport to the Museum at a handover ceremony. The airplane will go on everlasting public show as an iconic piece of aviation historical past.
The aircraft, with registration CF-TCC, was considered one of three bought by Air Canada’s forerunner, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA), in 1937. It was till just lately considered one of solely two Lockheed L10-A Electra aircraft nonetheless flying on the planet. Named after a vivid star within the Pleiades star cluster, the 10A Electra was the satisfaction of the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. In the Thirties, this twin-engine, all-metal monoplane was the thrilling new face of economic aviation.
“There is no more fitting preservation and commemoration for one of our original aircraft than to have TCC be on permanent display in Winnipeg, which was one of TCA’s original hubs when the airline began operations in 1937 thanks to its central location in our country. Air Canada has a long and rich history connecting Canadians from coast to coast which continues to this day, and it all started with the Lockheed L-10A 85 years ago. As we celebrate our 85th anniversary, we mark this milestone by ensuring that such an important part of Canadian aviation history will be available for Canadians and aviation enthusiasts to enjoy for many years to come,” stated Captain Murray Strom, senior vice chairman – Flight Operations at Air Canada.
“We’re very pleased that CF-TCC has landed at the Royal Aviation Museum and is now part of our permanent collection. This aircraft has ties to Winnipeg dating back to 1937 and to our museum in particular,” notes museum president & CEO Terry Slobodian.
“Our museum was previously located in the original TCA hangar here in Winnipeg. The Lockheed Electra is a perfect picture of the early days of commercial air travel in Canada. We are grateful to Air Canada for their longstanding support of our museum and for entrusting us with this spectacular piece of aviation history.”
CF-TCC was considered one of three L-10A aircraft bought by Trans-Canada Air Lines. The L-10A aircraft sort operated TCA’s inaugural flight on September 1, 1937, a 50-minute journey from Vancouver to Seattle carrying mail and two passengers.
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It's emerged that a woman, whose two year old son was killed when their car was hit by another in Torquay on Friday, has also lost her unborn child.
The 36 year old was operated on at Derriford Hospital but doctors were unable to save the baby.
Both mother and father are in intensive care.
A Polish man in his 20s, who was driving the other car, was arrested at the scene but later died.
Twenty five emergency service vehicles attended the incident, along with three air ambulances, which helped take all four people to hospital.
Hamelin Way was closed for more than 10 hours while the vehicles were recovered and forensic examinations took place.
A police major crime investigation team and serious collision investigation unit are looking into the circumstances of the crash.
More top news
Find out which train services will be affected by the strike - and plan your bank holiday accordingly.
Bob Crampton warns that it will be showery and blustery over the next few days but the sunshine will still get a look in.
Bath centre Sam Burgess has made it into the England squad for the Rugby World Cup just ten months after switching codes.


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Cookies equally easily accepted or refused: the CNIL sends a second series of orders to comply
After the twenty orders sent in May 2021 calling for the recipients to bring themselves into compliance with the law, the CNIL chair gave formal notice to forty other organisations that still do not allow Internet users to refuse or accept cookies as easily. The CNIL will continue to monitor this issue and, if necessary, will take new corrective measures against non-compliant organisations.
However, some organisations are still not in compliance with the legislation on cookies. This situation is not acceptable.
Consequently, the CNIL chair has decided to issue new orders to around forty organisations with non-compliant practices. They have until September 6, 2021 to bring themselves into compliance.
Those affected by these orders include:
- four major digital economy platforms;
- six major information technology hardware and software manufacturers;
- six online consumer goods companies;
- two major players in online tourism;
- three car rental companies;
- three major players in the banking sector;
- two large local authorities;
- two online public services;
- an energy industry participant.
This new campaign of measures complements the procedures underway before the restricted committee of the CNIL (the body responsible for issuing sanctions) and which may result in fines of up to 2% of the turnover.
The CNIL has a monitoring policy orientated over the long-term. Other verification campaigns and remedial measures will be carried out at the start of the school year in order to ensure the privacy of French Internet users is respected. This is to ensure the effectiveness of the work initiated by the CNIL 2 years ago which notably assumed concrete form, on 1 October 2020, in the adoption of the guidelines and recommendation.


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Crossbeds of Navajo sandstone paint the Coyote Buttes in hues created by the precipitation of oxides. From a 3,000-foot-high escarpment to a canyon 2,500 feet deep, Arizona's Vermillion Cliffs National Monument encloses a host of geological wonders.
The 280,000 acre wildness area is federally protected and a permit is required to reduce impact on the geological treasure.
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The event – free and open to the public on the Depot Plaza – features two bands each on the first three Sunday afternoons, with Beso Negro headlining the entire two-hour final show on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Concerts on the Plaza begins at 1 pm Sunday with the T Sisters, a trio of Bay Area sisters whose “subtle throwback aesthetic calls to mind classic trios past, from the Andrews Sisters and 1960′s girl groups to the sirens from the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Steep Ravine, a folk-bluegrass band that draws its lyrical inspiration from Mount Tamalpais, follows the T Sisters at 2 pm.
Those who loved the soundtrack to the 2007 film Into the Wild should check out the August 10 performance of Jerry Hannan, who wrote one of the songs performed by Eddie Vedder in the film. Hannan, “a storyteller, known for his thought provoking and poignant lyrics and exuberant performances,” hits the stage at 1 pm, with flautist Matt Eakle, best known for his extensive work over the years with the likes of David Grisman and Jerry Garcia.
On August 17, rock n roll fans will get a chance to take a trip in the Wayback Machine and get a look at one of the Bay Area’s emerging, buzzworthy bands, all in the span of two hours. Beatles Flashback, a tribute to the Fab Four, kicks the day off at 1 pm, with local prodigies Matt Jaffe & the Distractions following at 2 pm. Frontman and guitarist Jaffe is joined by Terra Linda resident Alex Coltharp on drums and Novato musician Sammie Fischer on bass. The group plays a sharp brand of smart indie rock, drawing on a range of influences from the Talking Heads and Ted Leo & The Pharmacists to the Decemberists and Django Reinhardt.
Speaking of Reinhardt, Beso Negro, the final group of the Concerts in the Plaza series, has built its reputation by drawing its influence from the famed gypsy jazz guitarist and injecting it with a modern sensibility, transforming the genre “into a vibrant new beats” that is “darker, faster, more danceable, more blues, more Gypsy.” Beso Negro has been burning up stages throughout the Bay Area in recent years and its August 24 performance should serve as a fitting capper to this stretch of fantastic and free live shows in the Depot Plaza.
The 411: Concerts in the Plaza begins Sunday, August 3, from 1 pm – 3 pm and runs at the same times through August 24. Bring lawn chairs and your dancing shoes. Click here for more details.


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Some people believe that curry is a spice. In reality, it is a mixture of several spices that exist in a variety of variations. It is particularly featured in Thai, Indian and Pakistani cuisines. Curry is used to season the dish of the same name.
Different spices have different benefits. This is why the use of curry, composed of various spices, offers a multitude of health benefits: helps digestion, combats rheumatism, bloating, liver ache and fever...
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Cas-ual Friday 60: Use Text Challenge
The summer has gotten off to a busy start. I was very relieved to have the school year come to an end - the year is always busy, but my switch from the classroom to the Resource Room was more of a challenge than I had anticipated. That being said it was very productive because it really got the old teacher percolating with new ideas! Anyway, enough of that - I have been stamping up a storm the last few days.
I love the CFC 60 challenge to use text. I created this card. I just got a Vagabond cutting machine and am even more in love with my Memory box Dies. I was finding with the Big Shot, I would have to shim each one differently and they were not cutting cleanly. This machine (Vagabond) is the machine! Thanks Tim Holz! Anyway, I used the Fresh Daisies die from Simon Says Stamp line of Memory Box dies. I love it. I ran it through my Xyron sticker maker to make the front sticky and then covered it with extra fine Glitter Ritz transparent glitter. Next I just coloured it with my Stampin' Write markers. The text background is En Francais from SU! - I love this background stamp. The sentiment is a new set of Hero Arts sentiments that I got thanks to a student of mine and the gift of a gift card she gave me. I love the way this card turned out - it relly is glittericious in real life.

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The music world is one that is typically overwhelmed by the United States. Be that as it may, there have been a bunch of extraordinarily fruitful dynamic metal groups to immerge out of Australia in the course of the most recent decade. Having grass roots, these groups can create new and remarkable music, and are attracting universal gatherings of people in with their ground-breaking riffs, rhythms and state of mind.
Here are a portion of the Australian metal groups to pay special mind to.
Beginning off in Perth, the capital city of Western Australia, Karnivool are a five piece elective/dynamic shake assemble who are starting to overwhelm the world. Their first studio collection, Themata, trailed by Sound Awake, has been widely praised as Australia’s response to the symbol of the band, Tool. At the season of composing, Karnivool are visiting America endeavoring to advance their name and collections, are unquestionably a band to pay special mind to in the precise not so distant future.
The granddaddies of the Australia metal scene, Cog is a three piece dynamic metal band hailing from Sydney, the capital of New South Wales. With two studio collections and two EPs to their name, Cog have earned themselves grants for a considerable lot of the singles. Working nearby the previously mentioned Karnivool in numerous neighborhood gigs, Cog have an abundance of experience added to their repertoire and numerous are enthusiastically anticipating the arrival of their third studio collection.
(3) The Butterfly Effect
Hailing from Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, The Butterfly Effect are a four piece hard musical gang who have gradually however without a doubt hardened themselves inside the positions of Australia’s most regarded metal groups. With two studio collections to their name, The Butterfly Effect has been as of late visiting America to advance their most recent work, The Final Conversations of Kings, and have been extremely generally welcomed to bandar poker online terpercaya.
(4) Dead Letter Circus
Likewise developing out of Brisbane, Dead Letter Circus are a diverse four piece dynamic metal band who have unquestionably made a solid name for themselves in the course of recent years. Having only one studio collection finished, with one moment to be discharged in 2010, Dead Letter Circus have performed close by Australian mammoths Karnivool and Cog, and in addition featuring their own particular individual shows around Australia.
(5) Projekt Tile
Immerging from the hot tropical town of Cairns in Far North Queensland, Projekt Tile are a four piece band whose vitality is drawn from gritty, natural tunes that has been portrayed as being in some piece of a dreamscape. With their first studio collection being cleaned for discharge at the season of composing, Projekt Tile are surely a name to pay special mind to later on.
With ability like these groups leaving Australia, the eventual fate of the metal music industry seems to be as new and energizing as ever. In the event that you are a fanatic of metal, look at these groups later on, I can ensure that you won’t be frustrated.

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Kinistin, Kinistin First Nation
Located about 150 and 188 miles to the northeast of Regina, Saskatchewan, are the two Chippewa Kinistin Reserves. The one which is the closest to Regina, is the Reserve with the population. The population there is 271. Total number of housing units is 80, which gives the settlement a 3.4 persons per housing unit average, which is close to what Chippewa settlements average. Of the population of 271, 125 still speak Anishinabe. The entire population is Indian. This Reserve was set aside in 1901, for the Chippewa's who were a part of chief Kinistin's followers. Below are several links to pictures of the other Reserve about 33 miles away. Using google earth to view the main Kinistin settlement is not possible. The satellite images are too blurred. I don't know if any Chippewa's live at the smaller Reserve, which the pictures are from.


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Mary Ann Winkowski & Maureen Foley, |
The Book of Illumination
In this case of a stolen manuscript, she's got to find out if writings gone missing from the Boston Athanaeum are truly the Book of Kildare, which was allegedly written by an angel. A group of 12th-century monks are there to assist from the spirit world.
Co-authors Mary Ann Winkowski and Maureen Foley do a good job of taking us to Boston, a fascinating locale with history and culture all its own. They take a couple of side trips into Anza's personal life, which distract from the main story, but I believe may make the series more believable and interesting in the long run. This is the first book of a supernatural series featuring Anza, which will hopefully feature more of Bean Town's fascinating locales and history.
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Citrix partners with Intel for cloud interoperability and cloud on-boarding proof of concept.
Intel® Integrated I/O merges the I/O controller onto the processor for reduced latency.
Intel® Xeon® processors and Intel® SSDs boost performance, enhancing AutoCAD* 2013’s new workflow.
Why IT should build a private cloud.
What are public, private, and hybrid clouds?
Parallels works with Intel to provide security monitoring and service catalogs to deploy virtual machines.


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This is jahid again, with anoher post of shadow hunts photos that might you like. I would like to thank to the contest and creator of this community.
#shadows we saw in day to days life but this group change the state of mind to see shadows in different way.
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The holiday season officially kicked off for Fortnite fans yesterday with Winterfest, where players can earn daily rewards and complete missions.
For the second day of Winterfest, players are tasked with finding and stoking a campfire across the Fortnite Chapter 2 island. This challenge should be rather easy since players only need to stoke one campfire.
There are campfires littered across the map, with some areas like Weeping Woods having three surrounding the POI.
Players will need to first light the campfire by interacting with it like normal campfires. But to complete the challenge, fans will have to stoke the campfire that they lit. This can be accomplished by using 30 wood and pressing the interact button.
Once the fire is successfully stoked, the campfire will briefly grow in size to show players that they completed the action. As soon as the match has concluded, the challenge will be completed and will reward players for their hard work.
Fans will be able to enjoy Winterfest until the event wraps up on Jan 2., but players can collect their presents and challenges until Jan. 7.
Be sure to come back tomorrow for another daily challenge for Winterfest and to collect your present in the Winterfest lodge!


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A very disappointing visit to Watts Grocery led to last week's reflection on the vagaries of restaurants that push local sourcing of their ingredients as part of their appeal. I noted the irony of a restaurant, located in the heart of the #2 pork producing state in the Union, pushing local ingredients, obliged to source its pork from an outfit based in California (an inquiry to Niman Ranch as to locations of their hog farms got no response). Several comments, however, made me think that I missed the point, slightly. Several folks pointed out that there are local, non-industrial hogs being raised in the Triangle, but likely not in the volume that would support a restaurant that needs a reliable supply of certain cuts (in the case of Watts Grocery, loins and chops, evidently).
Loins and chops are probably still what they teach you how to cook at many culinary schools, and there is a value to being able to crank out a number of covers of chops and loins and have them not come back. It is, however, a model that depends upon a supplier who can reliably deliver cases of loins and chops. This is, unfortunately, not how hogs grow, so one has to deal with a relatively high-volume supplier, be it Niman or Smithfield.
Is there any way out of this bind? Well, Fergus Henderson might have an idea or two. Henderson, and Stateside nose-to-tail adherents like Tony Maws at Craigie on Main, have the advantage of needing fewer animals, because they are putting the whole beast on the menu. If Watts Grocery were willing to go a little further into the hog, they might not have to go as far for each hog.


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Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) has recently faced a shortage of staff, resulting in the postponement of pre-planned orthopedic surgeries at Siltasairaala. Currently, the operating room resources are being used to attend to emergency trauma and neurosurgery patients. Despite this setback, orthopedic surgeries are continuing as usual at other HUS hospitals, such as Peijaksen, Lohjan, Hyvinkää, and Porvoon.
A recent study conducted by the National PET Centre and the UKK Institute suggests that even light physical activity is associated with better metabolic flexibility in sedentary, overweight adults at risk of diabetes. Conversely, prolonged sitting may impair the efficient utilization of nutrients.
Lifestyle habits influence fat and sugar metabolism. Limited movement and excessive sitting often lead to reduced metabolism and energy expenditure, resulting in weight gain if energy intake exceeds expenditure.
A recent study conducted by the Research Centre for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku has highlighted a significant increase in anxiety symptoms among young people. By comparing extensive population-level surveys of the psychosocial well-being of children aged 8-9 and adolescents aged 13-16 before and after the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, researchers observed not only a noticeable rise in anxiety and difficulties but also a dramatic escalation particularly among girls in a relatively short period.
A study by the University of Turku has revealed that changes in physical activity around the time of retirement significantly impact weight and blood cholesterol levels. The Finnish Retirement and Aging (FIREA) study utilized wearable motion sensors to track physical activity changes as workers transitioned from employment to retirement and examined the health effects of these changes.
The research found that a majority of retirees experienced a decrease in physical activity, replaced by more sleep and sedentary behavior.
The annual Peace of Mind campaign, now in its seventh year, is set to unfold in 2024, underlining the universal need for comfort during challenging times. With the theme centered around consolation, the campaign aims to spark conversations about mental health and raise funds for mental health work and crisis intervention in Finland, acknowledging the increased demand for such services amidst global crises and economic instability.
In Finland, the length of waiting lists for eye healthcare services has reached alarming proportions, with nearly 29,000 individuals awaiting treatment. This situation has underscored a significant challenge within the Finnish healthcare system, particularly in addressing non-urgent specialized medical care, which, by law, should commence no later than six months after the need for care has been identified.
The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare's annual report for 2023 has shed light on a disturbing trend affecting Finland's youngest generation. Over 20,000 children and teenagers reached out for help through the League's phone, chat, and online letter services, revealing a troubling pattern of mental abuse inflicted by adults. Nearly one-fifth of these communications were centered around mental health concerns, frequently linked to familial strife and maltreatment experiences, underscoring the need for holistic family support rather than focusing solely on the symptoms of the youth.
In Finland, addressing pollen allergies in children is seen as a crucial step toward reducing the incidence of asthma and subsequently healthcare costs, emphasized by the Allergy, Skin, and Asthma Federation during Allergy Week, March 18–24. Poorly managed pollen allergies significantly increase the likelihood of developing asthma, especially in children, adolescents, and young adults. Effective treatment of pollen allergies in healthcare could lead to a decrease in asthma cases and, consequently, a reduction in societal healthcare expenditures.
A recent study based on national registry data has revealed a significant increase in the annual number of memory disease diagnoses in Finland, far exceeding previous estimates. According to the new findings, approximately 23,000 Finns are diagnosed with memory-related diseases each year, a notable rise from the previously estimated 14,500 annual cases.
In 2021, Finland recorded around 151,000 individuals living with a diagnosed memory disease, predominantly among those aged 85 and older.
A comprehensive study conducted in Finland has shed light on the heightened risk of suicide among patients suffering from depression in the days immediately following their discharge from psychiatric hospital care. According to research by the Helsinki and Uusimaa Hospital District (HUS) and the University of Helsinki, the risk of suicide for these patients peaks in the first three days post-discharge, being 330 times higher compared to the general population.
A recent study conducted by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health reveals a concerning trend in workplace stress factors. According to the occupational safety and health panel survey conducted in November 2023, a significant increase in stress due to constant work interruptions, excessive workload, and the need for constant availability has been reported among Finnish employees. The survey, which revisited the theme of psychosocial factors and their management from a 2016 study, indicates a growing psychosocial burden on workers.

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New Zealand Warriors hooker Tevita Latu has been suspended for one match following the judiciary found Latu guilty of a grade one dangerous throw which will see him miss the important clash with the Roosters at Aussie Stadium.
Daniel Anderson is yet to name a replacement but will do so in the coming days.


DJI, a leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, has launched, literally, Mavic Air, an ultra-portable, foldable camera drone focused on high performance, intelligent
Hard drive maker Seagate has launched a two terabyte portable hard drive targeted specifically at drone users. Indeed, a specific brand of drone: DJI. The
As we reported three months ago, GoPro’s Karma drone has been resurrected after withdrawal in the face of reported catastrophic failures. That re-launch was only
Well, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has come and gone, and as usual there were acres of displays showing the kinds of things
GoPro announces its new HERO5 4K action camera and its first ever GoPro Karma Drone for capturing stunning aerial footage.
Quadcopters and their drone siblings are often seen as little more than toys, and it’s an area smaller companies not known for making drones don’t compete well in, but Kaiser Baas is still going to give it a good thwack.
Drones are everywhere these days, with many used as remote control quad-copters that may as well be called the next generation toy, but what if you want to get some video work done?
Drones are used for all sorts of things — photography, product delivery, military, farming, and so on — but if you just want a flying or driving robot to play with, Parrot looks to have you sorted.
We’re seeing some interesting things happening in the world of quadcopters and drones, and this week Olympus is sending word that one of the leading makers of these flying machines is joining an interchangeable lens system.
Taking photos can be fun, but you don’t always have the height. And then there’s the whole “drone” thing, and if you’re keen to get some air time, you’ll now be able to take some high res shots while you’re at it.
They say that life imitates art, and proving that is a new technological trend happening in New Zealand reminiscent of an April Fools joke from earlier in the year, with a flying drone now able to take pictures of you as you go about your ski trip.


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Following discussion, Dewey County Commissioners approved the ambulance building remodel which was presented during its regular meeting July 1. Michael Nichols from the City of Seiling was in attendance along
Get out your lawn mowers, plant a tree or plant some new flowers because Seiling Chamber of Commerce is looking for the next yard of the week for 2019.
Following discussion the Dewey County Commissioners voted to approve an agreement with Fulmer Sill, PLLC and McAfee & Taft regarding the opioid lawsuit, tax protests and any conflict of interest during their final meeting of the Fiscal Year last week.
Professor Watt had the attention of the dozens of area youth in attendance last week of the Mad Science presentation during the Western Plains Library performance series.
To tell this story, I have combined and give credit to the following publications: various editions of The Thomas Tribune from 1933-1934; The December 13, 1933 edition of The Daily Oklahoman; December 1935 edition of Master Detective; October 1938 edition of Inside Detective; and the Thursday, August 13, 1981 edition of The Leader, story by Sam Sackett.

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A KEZI man has been given a 10-month wholly suspended jail sentence for stabbing his workmate with a knife and leaving him severely wounded after catching him with his wife in their matrimonial bedroom.
Authority Moyo of Sontala Village pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder when he appeared before Gwanda regional magistrate, Mr Mark Dzira but was convicted due to overwhelming evidence.
In his defence, Moyo who was represented by Mr Given Sibanda of Legal Aid Directorate said he had no intention of harming his workmate as he only acted out of self defence.
“My client was subjected to extreme provocation by the complainant whom he found being intimate with his wife in their bedroom. An altercation arose between him and the complaint which resulted in a fight. The complainant reached out for his okapi knife which he had placed on a radio speaker and tried to stab my client. They wrestled for the knife and my client overpowered the complainant and took possession of it before stabbing him. My client acted in self defence after being attacked by the complainant but it wasn’t his intention to harm him,” said Mr Sibanda.
Prosecuting, Mr Mncedisi Dube said Moyo who is employed at Maphaneni Ranch stabbed his workmate Esafu Mpofu on 12 September at around 4pm.
He said Moyo arrived home unexpectedly and found a bicycle parked in his yard. He went to his bedroom and started questioning his wife Senziwe Moyo about the owner of the bicycle.
“Upon hearing the misunderstanding Mpofu showed up from behind a wardrobe where he was hiding and tried to flee from the house. Moyo caught him and took a knife which was on top of a radio speaker and stabbed Mpofu once on the back and also struck him on the head using a log. Mpofu sustained injuries as a result of the attack and was ferried to Maphisa District Hospital where he was treated. The matter was reported to the police resulting in Moyo’s arrest,” said Mr Dube.
In his testimony in court Moyo denied having tried to stab Mpofu with a knife.
He said he had brought a knife to the homestead only because he was coming from the farm.
He said Moyo was the one who attacked him and further stabbed him. Mpofu said his workmate’s wife was his girlfriend.
Also giving her testimony in court, Senziwe Moyo said she heard her husband’s voice while he was outside after he arrived unexpectedly and she advised her boyfriend to hide behind a wardrobe.
She said she did not see what happened after the confrontation as she had fled from the room.


In a position paper launched on Wednesday, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) states, “We strongly recommend to the government and concerned agencies to re-consider the initiative and look into the matter in more detail. There are sufficient opportunities for public to see wild dolphins off the shore of Pakistan, especially Karachi. They can be observed without too much effort or expense and the experience is much more rewarding.”
According to the Born Free Foundation, “Wild animals do not belong in zoos. They belong in the wild.” The barren concrete enclosures of the Karachi zoo are a prime example of the suffering captive animals endure in captivity. Faiza Ilyas’ report in today’s DAWN newspaper quotes zoologist Abida Raees, an official of the zoo, justifying the small cemented cage of the zoo’s lone leopard:
The cage chosen for the leopard was big enough. While the leopard was in its old enclosure, it was always found in its concrete-floored retiring room. So, it didn’t matter if its cage had no other facilities in the old cage.
Editorial in Express Tribune:
When we, as citizens, seek protection for something, we turn to our governments and our systems of law. However, if you live in Pakistan, it seems that you are quite out of luck. Often government employees are the ones found breaking rules and corrupting the system. A recent example is the hunting of deer, partridges and quails illegally partaken in by five men in Bahawalpur, three of whom were reportedly government servants.
The Express Tribune’s video about helping animals in need. Features veterinarians Dr. Mohammad Ayaz Ali of PAWS and Dr. Zulfiqar Otho of the Karachi Animal Hospital.
This little kitten was someone’s pet till she met with an accident and got caught in a door. Paralyzed from the waist down, she was soon sent to a clinic to be put to sleep. While at the clinic, somebody saw her and decided to adopt her. Continue reading
Faiza Ilyas in DAWN:
These facilities currently being run by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation include the Karachi Zoological Gardens, one of the oldest zoos in the country. The absence of legislation deprives the facilities of standards on animal-keeping, a serious flaw that gave unquestionable authority to the administration and even to visitors over the rights of animals, compromising their well-being, they said. Another major obstacle in upgrading the facilities for captive animals, they pointed out, was the absence of administrative and financial autonomy and an acute shortage of trained staff at the facilities.
Emaan Thaver in DAWN:
There was an empty look in his amber eyes, staring dejectedly beyond the bars. His mane was fiery gold in only small patches, the rest coated a grimy grey, matted with tiny pieces of dirt.
We just received this news from someone on our facebook page:
i jus saw a guard who shot 2 dogs an hour a ago at bhukhari comm. ph 6 =[ .. such a horrible act .. jus want to know its allowed or is it legal to shot down street dogs like that =S .. ? i duno if they harmed anyone or not .. the only thing noticed that they barked alot this morning .. :s
WILD animals, if they are bred in captivity or made captive through some cruel stroke of fate, ought to be given sanctuary. They need to live in an environment that at least resembles their natural habitat. They can be a source of awe and wonderment for the onlooker but must never be treated as a means of amusement. Continue reading
Fundraiser for PAWS by the Animal Lovers Collective


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Union Newspaper Publisher
super female minister and very corrupt government official, Mrs. Allison
Madueke would be joining the publishers association as all plans have been made
by her to float a national newspaper which bears the title, ‘The Union
Newspaper, using one of her numerous front.
November 2013 before rolling out its daily print on January 2014 will be
Nigeria’s most expensive newspaper publication, as all the pages for its
entertainment, fashion and style as well as sports section will all be pull out
2015 general election which she wants to be retained as the petroleum minister,
should Mr. Goodluck Jonathan coast to victory. According to a source, The Union
Newspaper will serve as a shield for her against other traditional newspapers
and online newspaper which are likely going to kick against her nomination. Scarier
to her is the online newspaper that she is scared of; hence, prominent online
reporters have been penciled down to be employed, with fat pay to go with it.
Lagos, a move which is meant to counter the ‘western press’, who are mainly
opposed to her ministerial appointment. More editors from other newspapers are
already being lured to join the Minister owned newspaper, with pay ranging from
N300, 000 to N400, 000 monthly, making it the highest paying newspaper job in
Sub-Saharan Africa. The Abuja office will be opened before the end of November 2013.