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Instruction about reproductive health, child sexual abuse prevention and the risks of sexual activity is required in middle and high school.
Juneteenth, which celebrates the emancipation of enslaved Americans, is the newest national holiday.
“This group pretty much missed all of kindergarten," said a teacher. Many of her students are behind on reading.
Alabama has the highest graduation rate in the country, but recent data shows that the state still trails much of the nation in ACT scores.
ACT test prep, and the college opportunities that come with a good score, aren't always spread evenly in Alabama.
A federal judge recently ordered the small high school to close its doors – a decision that sparked debate and frustration among many community members.
Chambers County Schools submitted a proposal Thursday afternoon announcing plans to consolidate several of its schools, address student discipline and diversify its faculty.
Alabama students must fill out FAFSA forms to graduate. State leaders say it’s helping scholarships.
Experts say students are missing out on billions of dollars in free money when they don’t fill out the college financial aid form.
Freedom Preparatory Academy will be operated by a Memphis, Tennessee, network.
Mobile student is the first Black female Eagle Scout in Alabama: ‘A lot of people are looking at me’
Achieving Scouting's highest honor took Jakayla Armstrong three years.
Students from 22 schools and home school settings were named in the first round of awards.
“I am a very proud Alumni of Lafayette High school and feel like it should be kept,” one person said.


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Individuals are able to wear their removable dentures while sleeping, but dentists recommend removing dentures to allow the gums and bone in the mouth to rest, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. It is essential to clean dentures and store them in water at night for proper oral hygiene.
People who prefer to wear their dentures at night to keep the jaws from closing too much need to clean their mouth and dental prostheses properly in the morning, suggests the American College of Prosthodontists. Cleaning dentures gets rid of food and plaque bacteria. A person needs to clean with denture paste or a nonabrasive soap using a damp denture brush or soft toothbrush. It is important to scrub gently and brush the inner and outer surfaces thoroughly.

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According to The Pulse Of Radio, ALICE IN CHAINS ended a nearly 10-month break from the stage on August 13 with a sold-out, semi-acoustic show at the Winstar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The show one of just two that ALICE IN CHAINS performed this month featured a rendition of "Right Turn", a track from the 1992 EP "Sap" that has not only never been played live by this version of the group, but may not have been performed in concert before ever. The original studio version featured guest vocals from SOUNDGARDEN's Chris Cornell.
The show's finale featured guitarist Jerry Cantrell's father and a number of fans pulled onstage to sit on two couches and watch the band play "Rooster", a song written about the elder Cantrell's experiences in the Vietnam war.
ALICE IN CHAINS was also scheduled to play this past Saturday (August 20) in Winnipeg, Canada.
The band has been laying low and reportedly working on a new record since completing the touring cycle behind 2009's "Black Gives Way To Blue".
"Black Gives Way To Blue" was the first all-new ALICE IN CHAINS record in 14 years and Cantrell told The Pulse Of Radio at the time that it represented a rebirth for the group. "You know, the possibilities are limitless," he said. "The cool thing is, this band is alive, and we're alive. And we've had an amazing life. And we've lost some people along the way, and we've had to change, and we've had to dig within ourselves to answer some very serious questions about life. It's been a real meaningful journey, and we're really dedicated to going through the process, you know, and seeing what life has to offer."
ALICE IN CHAINS went into hibernation in 1996, mostly due to vocalist Layne Staley's long struggle with drug addiction.
Staley died in April 2002 and the band appeared to have died with him. But the group returned in 2006 with singer/guitarist William DuVall introduced into the lineup.
The group did several tours through 2008 before finally committing itself to writing and recording "Black Gives Way To Blue".

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THE GOLD STANDARD FOR CREATIVE ART.
A Note from the artist
I grew up in Brooklyn NY. I was never a “traditional” girl, ultimately receiving a degree in orthopedics and treating some of the world’s finest athletes and celebrities.
I realized early on that I had the gift of art. I used that talent to give classes and to escape many of the challenges I experienced in my life.
When I was young, I learned that I was adopted, which was probably the source of my free spirit and the inability to conform. As I got older, I could not contain my deep desire to search for my birth family. Through DNA this dream was realized which led me to Indiana where I immediately felt at home. It was there that I discovered that my father, Don Garrison was a local artist famed for his artistic genius in stained glass and design.
My hands that God gifted me came with the extra bonus of clarity and knowing that art and creativity truly run deep in my veins. I have been blessed with 4 beautiful and creative daughters, 4 grandchildren to date, each one a TRUE masterpiece!
I currently reside in Oceanside, NY. There, I continue my profession in orthopedics and have my own studio where I create and give classes.
My hope is that I can leave an imprint in your life! My dreams and aspirations are to see my works inspiring all who see and use them…. Enjoying them as much as I enjoyed creating them!

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Colors to paint kitchen cabinets are available in different options to create beautiful cabinets for kitchen. You can choose colors to paint kitchen cabinets according to sense of style and requirement. Kitchen cabinets are one of the most essential features in any kitchen no matter what layout, color, size or theme of the kitchen and in order to be significant as kitchen feature for the optimal beauty and value of kitchen, the proper paint color has to be chosen. It has to be well mix and match with other kitchen portions such as backsplash, countertops and kitchen wall color. If you are planning on painting the kitchen cabinets by yourself, then you need to know how to properly do it in order to get the finest result in painting project without any mistakes which can be unfortunate to your kitchen cabinets. In this article, you will be given references about kitchen cabinets in different themes which you can use as references in determining what color to paint kitchen cabinets.
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If you want to have your kitchen appearance to be enhanced excellently, then painted cabinet is the great way and you need to have painted cabinet ideas in order to get the finest result. If you want to create neat, clean and well organized kitchen appearance, then you can choose white paint color for cabinets. White painted kitchen cabinets are highly durable and beautiful of such astounding piece of kitchen furniture. The white painted kitchen cabinets complement any kitchen theme whether traditional or modern which will be a wonderful choice to achieve beautiful kitchen with significant style and class. It is also going to be significant in creating spacious illusion for the more comfortable feeling when doing kitchen works.
If you want to create modern kitchen color which is uniquely distinctive with moody atmosphere in the kitchen, then you can choose to paint your cabinets with dark paint color. Since black paint colored kitchen cabinets can not create spacious illusion, then you have to provide good quality of lighting in your kitchen and LED lights are highly recommended as the finest light fixture suggestion. It will be very significant in creating elegant kitchen appearance at high rank of beauty and value.
There are still many ideas of colors to paint kitchen cabinets which can be applied according to sense of style, kitchen theme and requirement. You can choose the paint color for your kitchen cabinets to be main feature of your kitchen to create a nice, cozy and inviting kitchen atmosphere for you and all of your family members.
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The Lakshadweep administration on Monday urged the Kerala High Court to lift interim stay orders against a few controversial decisions of the Union Territory administration under Praful K Patel.
The UT administration stated this in a counter-affidavit, filed against the June 22 order of a division bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar and Shaji P Chaly, which had stayed the administration’s decisions.
The UT’s decisions were regarding closure of two dairy farms, and a change in menu of midday meals for Lakshadweep schools. The court had acted upon a PIL moved by an islander, Ajmal Ahmed.
The administration also justified the decision to increase shipping operations between Lakshadweep and Mangaluru, stating that the port is closer to several Lakshadweep islands, compared to Beypore in Kerala.
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Countering allegations that Patel had changed Covid-19 protocol, and thereby caused a spike in cases in the islands, it stated, “Despite the Union Home Ministry directing removal of restrictions for interstate movements long ago, Lakshadweep Administration followed a strict SOP, restricting movements to the islands till the last week of December 2020.”
The counter-affidavit of the administration, filed by senior Central government standing counsel S Manu, stated after a detailed analysis it was felt imprudent to continue the functioning of the dairy farms, as they cause losses amounting to more than Rs 90 lakh per year for the administration.
It said there are only 34 animals each at Kavaratti and Minicoy, with average daily milk production of 170 litres. “The total loss of the two dairy farms during 2019-20 was Rs 94,87,984 (Rs 94.8 lakh). During 2020-21, the loss was Rs 92,58,184 (Rs 92.5 lakh). The dairy farms together cater to the needs of only 300 to 400 people among more than 20,000 population of the two islands — that, too, in a limited manner,” the affidavit stated.
It said the petitioner’s claim that islanders were engaged in animal husbandry activities is incorrect. Given the “geographical isolation (of Lakshadweep) and scarcity of green fodder, animal husbandry activities are not common and popular in the islands,” it stated.
The affidavit mentioned that the decision to take out meat and chicken from the menu of midday meals was taken in January, at a meeting of the UT-level steering-cum-monitoring committee. This meeting, it pointed out, was not attended by Praful K Patel, and the allegation that the administrator wanted to change the midday meal is thus “baseless”.
The decision to change the midday meal menu has met with criticism that this is an attempt to upset the islanders’ traditional food habit.
The affidavit pointed out that there are no rules or any stipulation that meat and chicken will be provided in midday meals to schoolchildren. “States and UTs have the freedom to decide on the menu…satisfying nutritional requirements,” it stated. “As meat and chicken are normally part of the regular menu in almost all Lakshadweep families, the UT administration decided to omit them, and instead provide fruit and dry fruit, which are (consumed) less (by the islanders).”
On the decision to increase shipping operations between Lakshadweep and Mangaluru, the administration stated in the affidavit, “Facilities available at Mangalore are much better than that of Beypore. Operating ships and barges from Mangalore will help reduce time taken for operations to many of the islands”, and also reduce expenses.
The petitioner had said that administrator Patel should not implement any reforms “infringing the ethnic culture, heritage, food habit and affecting the serene and calm atmosphere in Lakshadweep Islands and also infringing the constitutional right guaranteed under Article 19 and 300A…”
Admn opposes plea seeking recall of proposed draft regulations
Kochi: The Lakshadweep administration on Monday opposed a plea filed by the island’s MP, P P Mohammed Faizal, seeking recall of the proposed draft regulations, among others, saying it was part of a campaign against it.
The counter-affidavit filed by Ankit Agarwal, administrative officer, said that unless the draft regulations become law, no challenge was maintainable against them.
Faizal had earlier moved Kerala High court seeking a direction to call back the proposed regulations and not to implement them until further objections are called for. He had also sought directions to place vernacular versions of the draft regulations in public domain. The UT’s affidavit stated: “It is also submitted that Malayalam has not been adopted as the official language of Lakshadweep under Art.345 of the Constitution. The language mainly spoken by people of Lakshadweep except in Minicoy Island is Jeseri, which has no script, and English is taught in all schools of Lakshadweep.”
The administration said that the writ petition was not maintainable and is liable to be rejected at the threshold itself.
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A few weeks ago I had the privilege of representing B.H. Carroll Theological Institute at the annual No Need Among You Conference 2016, hosted at Cliff Temple Baptist Church. With over 55 workshops led by practitioners in the field of Christian Community Development NNAYC a student can actually receive course credit for at Carroll Institute for attending the conference. There are several articles and posts around the web written about some of the attendees experiences at the conference so I do not plan to rehash the sessions or plenary speakers. Most of them have books, youtube videos or websites of their own not to mention the fact that topics range from Justice System Reform to Racial REconciliation to Literacy to Poverty and Hunger. I instead want to focus on another aspect of the conference that seems fairly unique to NNAYC. Each day of the three day conference they take about 2 to 2.5 hours out of the day to offer ministry tours of local ministries engaged in Christian Community Development in some form or fashion.
It was my pleasure to get to attend two such tours. On Wednesday I toured Bonton Farms in an incredibly impoverished neighborhood in South Dallas. On Thursday I attended the tour of Cornerstone Ministries, the amazing missionary arm of Cornerstone Baptist Church and Pastor Chris Simmons. I will be posting in-depth articles about each one of these tours in the coming weeks on the Carroll Community blog. But for now this is just an overview as these tours relate to the No Need Among You Conference.
Bonton Farms, was founded by Daron Babcock. The farm is in the middle of a south Dallas neighborhood barely 7 miles from Downtown Dallas. Bonton is in what the social sciences would call a food desert. Couple poverty with other systemic problems and the fact that getting groceries for most people in the community warrants a three hour, round-trip, bus ride and you have a snapshot of the problem. When you add in gangs, drug addiction and the violence that comes with those things, the disease and health issues brought on by lack of fresh foods (diabetes, heart disease, cancer), the trappings of the welfare state, and you have a neighborhood devastated by lack of hope and a lack of dignity. Daron and Bonton Farms is changing all that.
I am not ashamed to say, I wept on this tour. (I was glad it was outside and sunny which gave me an excuse to keep my sunglasses on.) As Daron told the story of Bonton, how he came to be involved in the neighborhood and how he came to start the farm, I watched as men worked in the garden behind him. Men from the neighborhood, former inmates, former addicts, worked the soul, gathered to produce. This men now have a job, a purpose, a way to learn new skills, all while creating something that is adding other needs back into the neighborhood. 5 years in the garden is about an acre and a half. The farm has 400,000 bees (I wanted to ask Daron, “Who counted all those bees?”) and produces its own honey. They have goats, for meat, cheese and milk. They have registered Berkshire Hogs, a highly sought after brand of pork. They have chickens and eggs, in this case the chickens came first. Daron has developed an entrepreneurial model that is genius. You can read about that in my upcoming article on Bonton. Needless to say the Bonton experience is one I won’t soon forget. And as you can read next week, it is a model that I believe the church can reproduce and sustain the world over.
The next day I went to I toured Cornerstone Ministries, nestled between the Cedars neighborhood and Fair Park area of Dallas is another such neighborhood riddled with drug abuse, drug houses, homelessness and teen pregnancy. Cornerstone and it’s community is also in a food desert. The City of Dallas has actually offered up $3 million incentives, plus tax breaks and more to grocery stores companies to build in the neighborhood but as of yet no one will take them up on it. (Anyone know how to help me start a grocery store?) The church now owns a drug house around the corner from the old church building after approaching the drug dealers about buying it from them (more on that in an upcoming article.) This small church of 350 or so people has a high school, a ministry to unwed mothers, a ministry to rehabilitate men just coming out of prison, a food kitchen that serves nine meals a week, a food pantry that partners with Ameri-core for deliveries, a clothes closet for the homeless that also provides showers and haircuts. They provide dental and medical check ups for many of these groups as well. This is a church that asked the question “Would the neighborhood miss us if we were gone?” When they answered honestly, they had to say no. But they didn’t let the no be a discouragement. It was a starting point, and now, if Cornerstone Baptist Church were to cease to exist there is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the neighborhood will feel the loss. Countless lives beyond the 350 church member count would go hungry, or without prenatal vitamins, they would not have access to clean clothes or health care.
While there is much more to be said about the No Need Among You Conference I can not say enough about getting outside the walls of a lecture or conference room. The value of these two ministry tours was eye opening, hands on experience you can’t get from a Power-Point presentation or a tidy list of bullet points. If you, your church, your staff, your non-profit, your small group or your grandma is looking for a missions conference, a way to get involved in other like-minded organizations, and discover new networks, strategies and people to do Kingdom Work then please take a look at the Texas Christian Community Development Network (@TxCCDN) and the No Need Among You Conference 2017 in Houston, TX.

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This is the final part (for now) in our series of stories about retailers that are alleged to inflate their regular prices as a means of offering fictitious discounts during “sales.”
In 2010, a California consumer sued Kohl’s for just that, but the lower court threw out his case saying that he did not suffer a loss of money. A federal appeals court last week, however, overturned that decision. Here is the case decision.
Antonio Hinojos, the consumer in the case, made a whole bunch of purchases at Kohl’s of items that he thought were great bargains:
Samsonite luggage that was advertised as 50% off its “original” price of $299.99, Chaps Solid Pique polo shirts that were marked down 39% from their “original” price of $36.00, Chaps Solid Pique polo shirts that were marked down 32% from their “original” price of $39.50, Chaps t-shirts that were marked down 40% from their “original” price of $26.00, and Sonoma Life & Style Henley Tops that were marked down 40% from their “original” price of $22.00.
He later found out (not clear how) that he had been taken — presumably learning that those goods rarely if ever sold for the so-called “original” or “regular” price.
Kohl’s defended itself by arguing that Hinojos lost neither money nor property because he acquired the merchandise he wanted at the price that was advertised, even if the advertised price was falsely represented as a “sale.” And therefore, under California law, they said, absent a loss of money or property, the consumer had no case.
The consumer’s key argument was that he did have a loss of money because he “would not have purchased [these] products at Kohl’s in the absence of Kohl’s misrepresentations.”
The judge agreed, ruling:
“Most consumers have, at some point, purchased merchandise that was marketed as being “on sale” because the proffered discount seemed too good to pass up. Retailers, well aware of consumers’ susceptibility to a bargain, therefore have an incentive to lie to their customers by falsely claiming that their products have previously sold at a far higher “original” price in order to induce customers to purchase merchandise at a purportedly marked-down “sale” price.
In sum, price advertisements matter. Applying Kwikset [a related court case] in a straightforward manner, we hold that when a consumer purchases merchandise on the basis of false price information, and when the consumer alleges that he would not have made the purchase but for the misrepresentation, he has standing to sue under the UCL and FAL because he has suffered an economic injury.” — Judge Reinhardt
The case now heads back for trial.
The FTC has guidelines about deceptive price advertising:
§ 233.1 Former price comparisons.
(a) … If, on the other hand, the former price being advertised is not bona fide but fictitious—for example, where an artificial, inflated price was established for the purpose of enabling the subsequent offer of a large reduction—the “bargain” being advertised is a false one; the purchaser is not receiving the unusual value he expects. In such a case, the “reduced” price is, in reality, probably just the seller’s regular price.
(b) … The advertiser should be especially careful, however, in such a case, that the price is one at which the product was openly and actively offered for sale, for a reasonably substantial period of time, in the recent, regular course of his business, honestly and in good faith—and, of course, not for the purpose of establishing a fictitious higher price on which a deceptive comparison might be based.
MrConsumer investigated Kohl’s a decade ago, tracking prices of 20 items for 103 consecutive days. The result: the average item was on sale 86 percent of the time, and one-in-four items never sold for the so-called “regular” or “original” price at any time in that three and half month period. Looks like little has changed.

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- While millions of Americans tune in to watch Tom Brady and Jared Goff face off in Super Bowl LIII, some big names have shifted their attention to a player who won’t be on the field.
- In the past week, a number of celebrities have sent messages of support to former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who became famous for kneeling during the national anthem before games in protest of racial inequality.
- Check out which celebrities have shown their support for Kaepernick and read all of INSIDER’s Super Bowl LIII coverage here:
More than 100 million Americans will tune in to watch the likes of Tom Brady and Jared Goff compete in Super Bowl LIII, but some others are focused on one player who won’t be on the field Sunday night.
In the past week, a number of celebrities have sent messages of support to former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick — who became famous for kneeling during the national anthem before games in protest of racial inequality — has not played in the league since 2016 and has filed a lawsuit accusing NFL owners of colluding to keep him unsigned.
From wearing Kaepernick’s merchandise to refusing to watch the Big Game, check out which big names have publicly supported the former NFL star in the run-up to the Super Bowl.
Famous political and civil rights activist Angela Davis took a photo wearing Kaepernick merchandise.
Rapper Common posted a picture with Davis in a Kaepernick jersey on Twitter just hours before the Super Bowl kicked off.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown wore the same jersey before Boston’s Sunday matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Ten-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant was spotted wearing one as well.
And Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James also showed his support with a Kaepernick jersey.
Rapper Chamillionaire posed with Stephen Curry while wearing Kaepernick merchandise this week.
And singer Trey Songz also got in on the action.
Ana Duvernay took to Twitter to announce that she would not be watching the Super Bowl in a show of support for Kaepernick.
And Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid also posted a photo touting Kaepernick gear.
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DeFunis v. Odegaard, 416 U.S. 312 (1974)
Mootness ends a case when the parties no longer have opposing legal interests or any concrete or definite controversy between them.
DeFunis was denied admission at the University of Washington Law School, a state-operated institution. He sued a state education official, Odegaard, as well as the law school admissions committee on the basis that it had violated the Equal Protection Clause because its policies and procedures had resulted in discrimination against him because of his race. He sought a mandatory injunction from the trial court that would compel Odegaard to grant him admission into the first-year law school class because his application had been unconstitutionally denied. He prevailed in the lower court and was admitted to the law school, pending Odegaard's appeal. The state Supreme Court eventually ruled that the law school admissions policy was constitutional.
DeFunis received a writ of certiorari from the U.S. Supreme Court, which stayed the judgment of the Washington Supreme Court until the U.S. Supreme Court had resolved the case. DeFunis was already in his third and final year of law school when the Court granted his petition.
No matter the decision that the Court might eventually reach on the constitutionality of the admissions policy, the student will complete his law school program at the end of the current term, for which he has already registered. This factual situation makes the case moot, and Article III prevents the Court from reviewing the substantive constitutional questions associated with it.
- William Orville Douglas (Author)
It is important to resolve these issues on their merits, so the case should not be deemed to be moot.
- William Joseph Brennan, Jr. (Author)
It is possible that the student might not graduate after this term because of illness or another unforeseen development. The case thus should not be deemed moot. Moreover, the voluntary cessation of illegal conduct does not allow a party to cite this doctrine. The same issue could arise again with another applicant of the same race to whom the school applies the same policy, and the public interest would be served by a judicial resolution of these issues that forestalls duplicative litigation. It is inevitable that another similar case will arise in the future, and the record does not require a finding of mootness. The principle of avoiding constitutional questions when possible does not equate to avoidance of all potentially challenging issues.Case Commentary
Mootness is the opposite of ripeness in a sense, since it applies to dismiss a case when the issues have been resolved rather than when they are not yet ready to be resolved.
U.S. Supreme CourtDeFunis v. Odegaard, 416 U.S. 312 (1974)
DeFunis v. Odegaard
Argued February 26, 1974
Decided April 23, 1974
416 U.S. 312
After being denied admission to a state-operated law school, petitioner brought this suit on behalf of himself alone for injunctive relief, claiming that the school's admissions policy racially discriminated against him in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The trial court agreed and ordered the school to admit him in the fall of 1971. The Washington Supreme Court reversed, holding that the school's admissions policy was not unconstitutional. MR. JUSTICE DOUGLAS, as Circuit Justice, stayed that judgment pending this Court's final disposition of the case, with the result that petitioner was in his final school year when this Court considered his petition for certiorari. After oral argument, the Court was informed that petitioner had registered for his final quarter. Respondents have assured the Court that this registration is fully effective regardless of the ultimate disposition of the case.
Held: Because petitioner will complete law school at the end of the term for which he has registered regardless of any decision this Court might reach on the merits, the Court cannot, consistently with the limitations of Art. III of the Constitution, consider the substantive constitutional issues, and the case is moot.
(a) Mootness here does not depend upon a "voluntary cessation" of the school's admissions practices, but upon the simple fact that petitioner is in his final term, and the school's fixed policy to permit him to complete the term.
(b) The case presents no question that is "capable of repetition, yet evading review," since petitioner will never again have to go through the school's admissions process, and since it does not follow that the issue petitioner raises will in the future evade review merely because this case did not reach the Court until the eve of petitioner's graduation.
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London (AFP) - Rugby Players' Association chief Damian Hopley says training methods need to be addressed "very quickly" after a group of ex-professionals said the sport had left them with brain damage.
England World Cup winner Steve Thompson and seven other players are planning legal action against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union for negligence.
"It's been very distressing for everyone," Hopley told the BBC.
The former England international called for a series of measures including more education, greater consistency in refereeing and a reduction of contact training.
"A big percentage of injuries occur during training so I think that has to be part of the opportunity to address these things and look at what can we do to make the game safer, as has been talked about," he said.
"Perhaps training protocols is something we need to address very quickly."
Thompson, 42, has been diagnosed with early onset dementia and says he has no recollection of winning the World Cup with England in 2003.
Former Wales international Alix Popham and ex-England player Michael Lipman are in their early 40s and suffering from early onset dementia and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Lawyer Richard Boardman, who is representing the players, told the Press Association news agency up to 50 percent of former professionals could end up with neurological complications in retirement.
He said the initial group could increase to 10 or 11 former players in the coming days and that he was working with a group of 110 ex-players overall, ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s.
But Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter made a robust defence of the sport's concussion measures on Thursday, saying there was "little value" in comparing the issue now with historic cases.
Baxter, whose team are the reigning English and European champions, said rugby was "probably the leader in monitoring return-to-play safety practices around head injuries".
"Whatever's happened with these guys, however unfortunate it is, is a way down the line," he said."The difference between then and now is so significant that there's almost very little value in trying to compare the two.
Baxter said it was "disingenuous" for people not to recognise the steps rugby had taken to make the sport safer.
"As tragic as it can be for the individual involved -- and I fully accept that -- I don't know whether there's even a higher prevalence of early onset dementia in a rugby player than there is the general population," he said.
Baxter's comments follow those of Bristol rugby director Pat Lam, a former team-mate of Thompson's at Northampton, who believes the game is much safer now than it used to be.
"For us as coaches, it's around correct technique and safety of the player right now," he said."There is such an awareness to make sure the player is safe.
"I cringe when people say the game has gone soft and it should go back to the old days."
A World Rugby spokesman said: "While not commenting on speculation, World Rugby has the utmost respect for the well-being of all players, including our former players.
"We are unwavering in our commitment to evidence-based injury prevention strategies, and the priority area of concussion education, management and prevention, and act based on the latest available research, evidence and knowledge."


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What does Community First Fund (FINANTA) mean on my credit report?
Is FINANTA making an impact credit score?
What is FINANTA?
FINANTA is shorthand for
Community First Fund, with the company name being
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⚫ You missed a repayment.
⚫ You opened an account with Community First Fund.
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⚫ Someone fraudulently opened a credit line under your name.
About the account
The account is classified under the following METRO2 categories:
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How do I contact them?
Here is the current contact details for Community First Fund:
- 1429 North Third Street, Rear Harrisburg, PA 17102
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Will this affect my credit score?
Whether this account affects your credit score depends on a variety of factors, such as:
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Lates, Charge Offs, Collections and others.
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Late Payments, Charge off Payments, then it may reflect a positive impact onto your credit score.
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Yes, with the right strategy, you will be able to remove any account from your report. But you have to be careful to ensure that the account is negative to begin with, or it will negatively impact your credit score.
However, removing a negative account will positively impact your credit score, allowing you to open new credit lines and potentially removing bad debt.

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Over the last few years the popularity of Metroidvania games has boomed. We’ve seen dozens of companies’ takes on exploring extravagant dungeons, overpowering numerous and ever harder bosses, and collecting items to upgrade equipment and open new zones. It’s a tried and tested genre that still stands the test of time, even 30 years down the line, after the foundations were set by Konami’s Castlevania and Nintendo’s Metroid. Due to the sheer volume of these platformers though, you really have to do something to stand out amongst the very dense crowd. This is where we welcome Hollow Knight.
Hollow Knight has finally arrived on Xbox and the Voidheart Edition comes with all 4 DLCs that have previously been released, giving plenty of new bosses, areas and items to collect. Effectively, you’re getting the ultimate Metroidvania package.
The story of Hollow Knight is left very intentionally vague, it really encourages the player to interact with NPCs and read through items they find to come to their own conclusion, using their imagination to piece together what happened to the abandoned kingdom of Hollownest. This is incredibly refreshing as with some games you speed through and everything is spoon fed to you, explaining why everything is the way it is and that’s that. Hollow Knight really lets you work this all out for yourself and this allows you to converse with friends who’ve also played it, to then each discuss what exactly made this kingdom what it is today.
Hollow Knight is a dark game; it’s dreary, sad, bleak. But you know what? It’s absolutely stunning. The hand-drawn art style is one of the most beautiful I’ve seen in recent memory. You’re engulfed by darkness, the Knight emits this glow of white light, illuminating his surroundings and bringing this dead world into sight. The beautiful dust particles are lit up as they float around, constantly reminding you that this underground world has long been abandoned. The environments do keep changing though, and quite drastically too. There are dank, leaking caves, open bodies of crystal blue water and even lush, thick forest sections. Even though these environments are so different, you never feel like the game has dramatically changed; it always feels natural to go from one to the other, it’s a seamless experience that always made me want to play more, just to find out what the next section will bring.
The movement too is gorgeously fluid; the hand-drawn style of the Knight’s double-jumps, skips and dashes come with clarity and ease. The swing of your weapon swishes through the air, when you jump onto old platforms dust and dirt drop to the ground and each strike of a foe feels powerful and just. The beauty of Hollow Knight though, is in its enemies. The whole world is full of mythical bugs and creatures that are beautifully designed. I found myself getting more and more lost in the subterranean world just so I could find more enemies and bask upon their beauty. Many are clearly based on real bugs, like Darwin beetles and mosquitoes, but they each have their own unique characteristics and, because of the stunning art directions, just look outstanding. Killing them is a real shame!
Killing them though isn’t just emotionally hard, but physically too. See, Hollow Knight is one tough game, you need to meticulously power through relentless enemy bugs that keep coming and coming. Every time you kill a bug, you gain “soul”, this is collected and when your health is low you can hold down a button and use some of your stored “soul” to give yourself a health boost. As you can imagine, the amount you can store isn’t a lot. With the high level of difficulty you do feel powerless at times as the numerous bosses seem to be personally inspired by Dark Souls and test every ounce of your patience! Again though, just like Dark Souls – which a few aspects of the game have clearly taken inspiration from – the sheer joy and overwhelming elation you feel when you finally best that boss is incredible. You work out their move sequences, whether they are giant bugs or nimble flying creatures and battle away with your tiny weapon, feeling insignificant every step of the way, but then watch as they explode or bleed out, safe in the knowledge that you have survived another battle.
One other aspect that Hollow Knight has taken from Dark Souls is that when you die, your spirit stays where you perished. You can then work your way back from your last save point – in this case a bench (not a fire) – and search for your spirit. Once you find it, your ghostly figure tries to attack you; you must kill yourself and are then able to collect your items and money you previously lost. I genuinely enjoyed this in Dark Souls as it really makes you stronger, fearing death more then enemies themselves, making you work to get everything back. Having this in Hollow Knight feels very familiar, ensuring a little bit of comfort in this dark world.
The size of this world is, at first, incredibly daunting. In fact, there are so many paths to go down and ledges to climb that I will admit to becoming slightly overwhelmed. But after a few hours of gameplay and quickly acquiring a map, you are able to plan and strategize the exploring. It is this exploration aspect that is a key part to Hollow Knight as there is so much to see and do, with the promise of over 30 hours of gameplay here.
Like every Metroidvania game, you need to explore and find the relevant upgrades and powers to get to the next stage and progress the storyline. These upgrades are in the form of dozens of these charms, ranging from the “Soul Catcher”, which allows you to collect more soul when you kill an enemy, to “Fragile Greed” which lets you collect more geo (in game currency) to buy more charms. The sheer choice of variation means everyone’s experience can be different, giving the option of replaying the game again and trying new combinations.
Lastly and I must touch on one of the most beautiful aspects of the game – the sound design. Throughout the entire playthrough there is a beautiful score of woodwind and string instruments becoming louder, quieter, more dramatic and softer at exactly the right time. You will get completely lost in this world and the music doesn’t let you go. But it is not only that, as the echos of footsteps and jumps in the cavernous caves and the smashing of weapons onto armour and flesh is simply stunning.
Hollow Knight isn’t just a Metroidvania game, it goes above and beyond that, taking the genre into the modern age. The visuals, sound design and level layouts are absolutely gorgeous, the variety of enemies and customisation is astounding and the difficulty level just makes you want to go back again and again.
This is the new standard and Hollow Knight will be a game I will never forget.


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Re: “Design of DIA hotel is hideous,” Nov. 6 letter to the editor.
A recent letter-writer called the external design of the Westin Hotel at Denver International Airport, which opens Thursday, “hideous.” While beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, to call the Westin design “hideous” is a gross misjudgment.
Principal architect Kap Malik of the global architecture and design firm Gensler — which, among others, took over the DIA makeover after Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava left the project — explained his primary design goal earlier this year.
Malik wrote, in a post on the Gensler on Cities blog, that the goal was to “elevate the experience travelers have before and after they take flight.” He said the new building “takes its formal inspiration from the existing terminal and the surrounding landscape.”
Malik added that the critical objectives for the hotel design were: “1) to create a hotel that offered an urban experience at the airport; 2) to create a seamlessly integrated hotel, one that would be easy for travelers to navigate; and 3) to connect to Denver’s distinct culture and landscape.”
After studying many design options, the firm decided that a horizontal bar form “with an elegant dip” would be the most efficient design. The idea was to create a new gateway to the airport “while also respecting the view corridor and tent structures.”
On its website, the Gensler firm refers to the hotel’s “gentle, flowing curves.” The description continues: “Building upon imagery of flight and aviation, the sleek form resembles a bird with its wings extended … .”
In my opinion, with the new hotel and transit center, and in keeping with DIA’s overall airport design, Denver will have a beautifully enhanced, sophisticated, well-integrated and enviable, truly world-class airport to be proud of, both inside and out, now and for many years to come.
Richard Doerr lives in Louisville.


BOSTON — Home plate umpire Ron Kulpa had to leave Sunday’s White Sox-Red Sox game at Fenway Park in the fourth inning after taking a foul ball off the mask.
Kupla got hit square in the mask by a foul ball off the bat of Chicago’s Jake Burger and dropped straight to the ground. Trainers from both teams rushed out, Red Sox catcher Christian Vázquez turned to help and the rest of the umpiring crew came to the plate.
After sitting for a bit, Kupla stood up, chatted with Boston’s trainer briefly, and walked off on his own. He was replaced behind the plate by first-base umpire Marty Foster after a 20-minute delay and the game resumed with a three-man crew.
Chicago won the game, 3-2.


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Adhesion strength of Acrylic Mirror Coatings & Factors That Affect It
Adhesion strength is an important target in evaluating the quality of the mirror coating layers.
Adhesion testing is often used to determine if the paint or coating will adhere properly to the substrates to which they are applied. It is the commercial professional test where a cross-hatch cutter is used to scribe through the mirror coating layers in a vertical and horizontal scribe. Applying a test tape is then applies to cross hatch area, and then pulled off without removing any coating.
What affects the paint's adhesion and cause it to eventually begin flaking off?
There are many factors that probably affects the adhesion of acrylic mirror sheet coating, the common reasons are as follows:
Firstly, the vacuum degree of the electroplating machine is not enough, resulting in poor adhesion of the coating.
Secondly, there is something wrong with the acrylic sheet material which is not suitable for vacuum coating. Not all material can be electroplated.
Thirdly: Placing too long cause the coating flaking off. The coating is oxidized in contact with air for a long time.


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Part of the first look of Proenza Schouler's lauded 2013 fall runway, this bouclé jacket recalls the elegant work of mid-century couture masters. From the rounded silhouette to the dense fabric, this structured piece is nothing short of exquisite. Wear yours with a black pencil skirt. As seen on Kim Kardashian.
Lazaro Hernandez, who worked at Michael Kors, and Jack McCollough, who worked at Marc Jacobs, met at Parsons School of Design. They collaborated on a senior project that became enormously successful, and in 2002 they launched Proenza Schouler (a combination of their mothers' maiden names). The duo was immediately lauded by fashion's highest critics for their design prowess, fresh approach to modern luxury, and technical sophistication.


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text: There's LeBron James the great basketball player and leader, and there's LeBron James the showman with a flair for the dramatic. He doesn't perform for the sake of extra style points, but when he throws down a thunderous dunk, it adds a hard-to-quantify measure of energy to the crowd as well as his team. His incredible combination of power and grace has never been seen before on the basketball court. And it's not simply strength and creativity. His moves around the rim are probably best described as poetry in motion. We may never see another player of his creativity and strength again.This dunk sequence came in a game at Staples Center against the Phoenix Suns on 12/2/18 in his first season with the Lakers organization. It's then completed with a white suede mat and framed to give it a professional finish. James has autographed this framed limited edition (100) "Poetry" 36" x 18" designed image in silver paint pen. His signature is deemed authentic by virtue of Upper Deck Authenticated's Five-Step Process.Product depicted for demonstration purposes only and is subject to change without further notice. Product subject to availability.


Nuclear deal: Pranab Mukherjee meets PM
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee meets Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and briefs him about the situation arising out of the govt's standoff with Left parties.india Updated: Jun 21, 2008 12:13 IST
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and briefed him about the situation arising out of the government's standoff with Left parties on the Indo-US nuclear issue.
During the 40-minute meeting with the Prime Minister, Mukherjee, who is also the government's chief negotiator on the nuclear deal, is understood to have apprised Singh about the deliberations he and Defence Minister AK Antony had with leaders of the Left and UPA allies in the last few days.
Mukherjee did not speak to reporters after the meeting.
He along with Antony had a two-hour long meeting with Congress chief Sonia Gandhi last night.
The government has been in the past few days trying to end the face-off with Left parties on the nuclear deal which showed no signs of abating.
Mukherjee last night said, "there is no improvement or deterioration (in the situation). It is a standstill."
UPA allies like RJD, DMK and LJP, who were firmly backing the government on the deal, have said that the agreement was in the interest of the nation.
The allies have, however, said the government should take in due consideration the viewpoints of Left in the matter.
The Left parties have already made it clear that they will vote against the government if it moves ahead with the pact.
Mukherjee had last night met CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat and CPI National Secretary D Raja in a bid to find a way out of the current imbroglio. The two Left leaders asked the government not to go to the IAEA for finalising the India-specific safeguards agreement which they felt amounted to operationalising the nuclear deal.


Apple Convinces a Patent Office Tribunal to Invalidate a Patent Challenging Apple's SOS feature in Apple Watch
In August 2018 Patently Apple posted a legal report titled " Zomm Sues Apple for stealing their Technology related to the Apple Watch 'Emergency SOS' Feature & more." Zomm noted in their original court filing that they were contacted by Apple to explore the possibility of selling their product through Apple's brick-and-mortar retail stores and online channels. They later claimed that Apple stole their technology after working with them for years under a Confidentiality Agreement.
Today we're learning that Apple was able to convinced a patent office tribunal to invalidate Zomm's device patent that’s also being contested in a separate lawsuit.
According to Bloomberg Law, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board stated that Zomm's U.S. Patent No. 8,351,895 titled "Wireless security device and method to place emergency calls," was invalid because "it’s obvious" in light of a previous invention.


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Baucau District facts for kids
Quick facts for kidsBaucau District (Baukau)
Rice fields south of the city of Baucau
|Subdistricts||Baguia, Baucau, Laga, Quelicai, Vemasse, Venilale|
|- elevation||512 m (1,680 ft)|
|Area||1,508 km² (582 sq mi)|
|Density||78 /km² (202 /sq mi)|
|District Administrator||António A. Guterres|
|Timezone||Time in East Timor (UTC+9)|
The district has an area of 1,507.95 km2 (582.22 sq mi). The largest part of the district lies at an altitude between 100 and 500 m (330 and 1,640 ft). Just right on the coast, the country is falling fast at sea level.
The highest mountain of the district, and the third highest in East Timor, is Matebian, with 2,316 m (7,598 ft) high; it is located in the Quelicai subdistrict.
The rivers Laleia and Manuleiden, in the west of the district, flow to the north into the Wetar Strait. The rivers Seiçal, Borauai, Lequinamo, Binagua and other small rivers are to the east of the city of Baucau; only the Seiçal has water all year round.
In the district of Baucau live 117,348 inhabitants (2011) and the population density is 77.8 inhabitants per km². The average age is 18.5 years.
Besides the national official languages of Tetum and Portuguese, most of the inhabitants of the district speak the Papuan language Makasae. While most of the inhabitants are Roman Catholics, a few Muslims also live there.
The district of Baucau has the most highly developed agriculture in East Timor. Besides the staples rice and corn, Baucau produces beans, peanuts, sweet potatoes, coconuts, candlenut and manioc. It also raises buffalo and goats.
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Twenty migrants have been discovered in the back of a lorry at the Port of Tyne.
Border officers were called to the facility after 20 people from Albania and Syria were found in the back of a lorry travelling from Amsterdam.
It is understood 15 of the migrants were returned to the Netherlands by ferry on Tuesday night after attempting to enter the country illegally.
Two adults are in immigration detention centres, and two children have been passed to social services for age assessments.
A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of facilitation of illegal immigration, and a 32-year-old Polish man was also arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration.
Investigations are now under way.
Last week, 71 migrants were found dead in an abandoned lorry in Austria which is believed to have travelled from Bulgaria.
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Indonesia: An Example for Egypt, or a Democracy in Retreat?
February 16, 2011
As the world watched in wonder the phenomenal events in Egypt over the past weeks, a few solitary voices were already urging analysts and policymakers to look not toward Iran, but rather toward Indonesia for historical precedent that might help us make sense of what’s happening, and importantly, what might be to come.
The Carnegie Endowment’s Thomas Carothers, in The New Republic, reminded readers that in Indonesia, in 1998, a dictator of 32 years, firmly backed by the U.S., toppled in the face of a student-led popular movement – amid similar fears that extremist forces would fill the power void.
In another piece, the Council on Foreign Relation’s Joshua Kurlantzick reminded us that despite those fears in Indonesia 13 years go – which have resurfaced now in Egypt surrounding the Muslim Brotherhood – Indonesia turned out to be “one of the democratic success stories of the past decade,” with multiple free and fair elections, constitutional and institutional reform, a vibrant civil society, and a free media. The Economist‘s Asia View also urged readers to look to Indonesia – the world’s largest Muslim-majority country – for a positive model of authoritarian overthrow, noting that in the first free elections held in Indonesia, the majority voted for “secular” parties. Carothers pointed out that since Suharto’s fall, votes for Islamic parties have steadily decreased – in the latest elections taking less than 30 percent in total. These facts, and the generally moderate and civically-oriented role of Indonesia’s Muslim organizations, have led some western policy-makers to cite Indonesia as an example of “moderate Islam” to be followed in the Middle East.
These calls have been received warmly by Indonesian leaders, who are actively seeking to establish a greater role for Indonesia on the international stage. Indonesian leaders take pride in their membership in the G20, and often remind others – without flinching – of the fact that Indonesia heads the G20 working group on corruption. Indonesian diplomats also used their two-year membership on the UN Security Council (2007-09) to actively raise Indonesia’s profile internationally. Often, it is precisely Indonesia’s experience in democratic transition that is seen as the basis on which it can provide leadership globally. In 2008, Indonesia established the Bali Democracy Forum, with the mission of strengthening democratic institutions and discourse in Asia. Despite the initial skepticism from some quarters, the BDF, now in its third year, is seen as an important forum attracting senior leadership of Asian countries, as well as western powers. Indonesia takes the helm of ASEAN this year, and given its strong push for a higher bar on human rights, it is expected, and indeed promised by Indonesia’s Foreign Minister, that Indonesia will use this position to strengthen human rights in the region.
So as reformists in Egypt start to chart their course through a democratic reform process, and experts begin increasingly to view Indonesia as a “Model for Egypt’s Transition,” it behooves us to take a closer look at where Indonesia’s reform has taken the country 13 years later. It is true that in the years immediately after Suharto’s fall, Indonesia’s reform process was remarkable – constitutional change reconfigured the power of the presidency and the parliament, and confirmed that Indonesia would not be an Islamic state. A Blueprint for Reform for the Supreme Court was released and initiated. The military was separated from the police and gradually and peacefully relieved of its political role. The country devolved significant budgetary and political authority to directly elected district-level officials, allowing, at least in theory, citizens to hold their leaders more accountable.
All that being said, many observers and analysts in Indonesia today feel that reform has stagnated for years now, and in some areas, is actually regressing. Indonesians and international residents alike were stunned last week by the brutal killing of three Ahmadi (a sect that claims to be Muslim) residents in West Java. Gruesome videos circulated widely of a mob shouting “Allahu Akbar” while attacking a house where a small group of Ahmadis tried in vain to protect themselves with sticks and hoes. The three victims were forced to strip naked and bludgeoned lifeless, as a cheering crowd and a few limply ineffectual policemen videoed it on their cell phones. The next day in Temanggung, Central Java, a mob torched three churches, in an unrelated case of outrage against what they perceived to be a light court sentence against a man accused of proselytization and blasphemy. These two violent outbreaks clearly point to a deeper problem of increasing intolerance and declining religious freedom. Setara Institute and Human Rights Watch have data indicating a significant annual decline (30%) in tolerance over the past three years in Indonesia, and corresponding increases in violations of religious freedom. The Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), associated with many of the incidents of religious violence here, last week threatened to topple President Yudhoyono if he followed up on his suggestion that “groups who conduct violence may be disbanded.” What in many other countries would be seen as seditious speech provoked little reaction from law-enforcement officials here, perhaps because of close ties built by the chief of police with FPI, “in the context of security.”
The failure of the state to provide basic citizen security and uphold constitutionally-accorded freedom of religion is one glaring hole in the success story that is Indonesia – another is the flagrant and pervasive corruption that continues to impede growth and shackle economic development. This week, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested 24 former legislators implicated in vote-buying in the election of a Bank of Indonesia director. And in the scandal that rocked and embarrassed the nation for weeks, Gayus Tambunan, a mid-level tax official in prison for providing millions of dollars in tax breaks, was caught wearing a wig while watching a tennis tournament in Bali and on holiday in Singapore – thanks to “accommodating” prison and immigration officials. Indeed, the second term of Yudhoyono’s administration has been plagued by corruption scandal after scandal, putting a deep dent in his own image as the “anti-corruption president” and impeding the parliament’s ability to review and pass legislation.
Indonesia has come a long way in a relatively short time and deserves much of the praise that is rather belatedly starting to come its way. It does provide an important example for Egypt, as a Muslim country that overthrew a dictator and integrated Islamic parties effectively into its democratic system. And, it has much to offer the region in the way of leadership on democratic transitions and reform. However, if it is to truly become a credible leader on regional and international platforms, it will have to confront head-on its own glaring problems in the areas of human rights and corruption. Many of the gains that Indonesia made in its reform process were made 10 years ago and have not advanced since. Now, a second wave of reform is needed to ensure that the country is able to live up to its tremendous potential – for the good of its own citizens and for the global community.
Robin Bush is The Asia Foundation’s country representative in Indonesia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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From the 25th May 2018, the GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, will overhaul how businesses process and handle data.
The GDPR imposes new obligations on organisations that control or process relevant personal data and introduces new rights and protections for EU data subjects.
It applies to data processing carried out by organisations operating within the EU. It also applies to organisations outside the EU that offer goods or services to individuals in the EU.
Maginus place particularly high importance on information security and we already comply with many standards that are relevant to information data security, including PCI-DSS. As a company, Maginus has GDPR responsibilities both as an employer and as a provider of solutions that are used to hold personal data.
Our GDPR preparation is well underway and as part of this process we have reviewed all our internal processes, procedures, data systems and documentation to ensure that we are ready when GDPR comes into force.
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Police Conduct Safety Enforcement Blitz (VIDEO)
Chatham-Kent police are targeting distracted drivers and those not wearing their seatbelts through a traffic safety enforcement blitz.
Officers on foot are stationed at busy intersections across the municipality peering into the windows of vehicles stopped a red lights.
“It’s not a new tactic, it’s one of the things we do periodically throughout the year. We get all our officers working in a specific area and what we get is a high visibility, a high concentration enforcement blitz and frankly we write a lot of tickets,” says Sergeant Mike Domony, who notes officers often get a lot of excuses for cell phone use. “Commonly it’s ‘it was just a moment’ or ‘I was stopped here at a light’ or sometimes people initially start out by saying ‘oh, I wasn’t doing that’ but it’s really quite obvious.”
Chatham-Kent police have issued over 125 tickets since Monday.


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Traverse the spectrum of the Irish landscape with this 8-day walking excursion. You'll go from the lunar rocks of the Burren to the coastal routes of Connemara and the Cliffs of Moher out to the remote wildlife of the Aran Islands. Whether you're taking in medieval fortresses, waving grasses, or cozy villages, you're sure to find your perfect site to stop and sit a while.
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There are various ways to see the Cliffs of Moher. You can hike along the rocky headlands enjoying the impressive views along the way, or head out on a boat excursion to see the soaring rockface from the water. Inland, you can explore sections of the 100-mile (161-km) Burren Loop by car or on a bicycle. You can see the ruins of medieval castles and monasteries (like the 13th-century Corcomroe Abbey), photograph megalithic tombs and walk the pathways of old stone forts. Another highlight in the area is the seaside village of Liscannor, where you can paddle along the coast on a kayak or stand-up paddle board.
Chat with a local specialist who can help organize your trip.
This nine-day itinerary embraces the drama and diversity of Ireland's coast, from paddleboarding at Oysterhaven Beach to an Aran Islands voyage and drives beside sweeping beaches and headlands. Discover a history of battles and hauntings at epic castles and their atmospheric grounds. With three guided tours and car rental included, you'll have everything you need for a classic Irish adventure.
In under a week, this Irish road trip loops through a land of epic landscapes and even more epic history. Start in Dublin with a walking tour of the city's medieval and Georgian past, then set out toward the cultural and culinary capital of Galway. Gallop along the windswept beaches of Spiddal, take in dizzying views from the Cliffs of Moher, drive the scenic Ring of Kerry, and go kayaking by starlight on the saltwater lake of Lough Hyne.
With empty roads and a landscape of spectacular cliffs, windswept castles, and dreamy pastures, Ireland is made for driving. A warm welcome awaits in the cozy towns and villages, including Doolin, the country's traditional music capital. It's easy to get around on your own, so set off in a rental car to create your own adventure on this 11-day itinerary. You'll start and end in Dublin, driving clockwise for a stretch on the Wild Atlantic Way, learning about Ireland's fascinating history and traditions as you go.
Independent travelers who would prefer to soak in Ireland's breathtaking scenery at a more leisurely pace will love this 12-day itinerary that combines short road-trips with cycling adventures. Get acquainted with Guinness and the famous Trinity College library in Dublin before heading off to explore the bohemian city of Galway and the mythological Aran Islands. Continue on to the otherworldly Burren, cycle the Dingle Peninsula, and tour the Muckross House in Killarney National Park before capping it all off with a night on the town back in Dublin.
Explore some of Ireland's most memorable sights on this 12-day self-drive adventure. Start in Dublin with a tour and tasting at the famous Guinness Storehouse, then head to Blarney Castle and give a good-luck kiss to the Blarney Stone. Hike Killarney National Park, descend into the wondrous caves of Doolin, and see the magnificent Cliffs of Moher via boat. End your trip with a drive back to Dublin for a whiskey tasting at Jameson Distillery and a tour of the somber halls of Kilmainham Gaol.
Get ready to immerse yourself in Irish culture, history, and landscapes with this two-week, self-drive adventure. Starting in Dublin, you'll head south to explore highlights like the Rock of Cashel, the Ring of Kerry, and Killarney National Park. Continue up the wild west coast to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, and make a quick detour to the windswept Aran Islands. Revel in the culture and traditional music of Doolin, Westport, and Galway before crossing into Northern Ireland, where you'll discover the otherworldly geology of the Giant's Causeway and end your journey in the bustling streets of Belfast.
A great choice for families or travelers who prefer a little independence, this itinerary will take you on a leisurely road trip through some of Ireland's most scenic cities and natural sites. Experience the allure of Ireland as you drive along the coast and over verdant hills between stop at the medieval Rock of Cashel, Killarney National Park, and the Cliffs of Moher.
Explore the magic of Ireland independently with this self-drive itinerary. You'll go from the ancient streets of Dublin to the rebel city of Cork, the quaint village of Killarney, and the breathtaking Ring of Kerry. Keep going to the spectacular views of the Cliffs of Moher and the buzzing cultural scene of Galway before you ultimately return to Dublin.
Take 15 days to loop around the island of Ireland at a relaxed pace. Starting in Dublin, head clockwise to check off several beautiful counties in the south and west, like Wicklow, Cork, Kerry, Clare, Mayo, and Donegal, while staying in charming towns along the way. Spend the last few days of the trip exploring Northern Ireland's transformed capital and its coastal gems to complete this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Explore the West of Ireland on bike with this scenic tour of coastal counties Clare, Galway, and Mayo. Cycle along the Shannon Estuary and up the coast to the Cliffs of Moher, where you'll stop for traditional music in Doolin and explore the famous Burren region. Transfer to the Aran Islands by ferry and cycle through this remote and traditional landscape, returning to the mainland via the bustling foodie city of Galway. End the trip in Northern Mayo by cycling through Neolithic fields, visiting a 19th-century castle, and tasting whiskey at Connacht Whiskey Company.
This road trip is the perfect introduction to some of Ireland's best-known sights and hikes, with a few off-the-beaten-path gems featured along the way. Over nine days, you'll explore the Emerald Isle's wild landscapes on breathtaking drives and fresh-air walks. Big names include the Cliffs of Moher, the Wicklow Way, and the Ring of Kerry, but there's equal joy to be found in strolling quaint towns or settling down in a traditional pub for an evening of folk music.
Get ready for mile after mile of unforgettable memories. On this road trip along the Wild Atlantic Way— the longest defined coastal route in the world—you'll enjoy rugged scenery, gorgeous coastline, and off-the-beaten-path adventures from County Donegal’s remote Northern Headlands down to the picturesque southern peninsulas.
This ultimate self-driving tour of Ireland is filled with adventures in historic towns and along scenic coastlines. Start in Dublin before exploring the villages of Laragh, the medieval Rock of Cashel in Cork, and the hiking trails in Kinsale. Then, tour Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, and Inch Beach off the Dingle Peninsula. The final leg of the road trip takes you to the must-see Cliffs of Moher, bohemian Galway, and two historic national parks before a final night in Derry.
Explore Ireland's famous Wild Atlantic Way on this adventurous 15-day road trip. Start in Dublin, where you'll walk the River Liffey and visit historic Trinity College. Then, it's off to Cork and Kenmare for a drive of the scenic Sheep's Head Loop and the ancient stone circles of Bonane Heritage Park. Travel via cable car over the ocean to Dursey Island, drive the rugged coastlines of the Ring of Kerry, and hike to the top of the majestic Sliabh Liag before returning to Dublin for museum visits and whiskey tastings.
Explore Ireland's western coast by combining outdoor activities with luxury accommodation in 5-star castle hotels in County Clare and County Mayo. Your excursion begins with a guided walk through the limestone landscape of the Burren, followed by a cycle across Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands, and a surfing lesson. You'll transfer north to hike the hills of Connemara National Park and bike along the country's famous Great Western Greenway.
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Now that the FaTDoG presale is over we need to focus on the games that people want to play at FaTDoG.
David Miller has graciously offered to host his classic Circus Maximus miniatures game but he will be starting much earlier this time as the last time he ran too well after midnight. Dave will have it set up in the miniatures room and people should stop by to see when post time will be to start the race. He can accommodate up to 16 players. This was a lot of fun and a great spectacle to see.
Chris Palermo once again has the Wiki board site going for FaTDoG at
Of course people are free to bring their own games as FaTDoG is all about open gaming. We will have a whiteboard by the registration desk where people can list games they are planning to play and how many players they need. They will also list the time that the game will be played and its location. In this way people can see what games are going on and what games they might want to join so no one should ever be without anything to do at FaTDoG.
We are especially looking for some people to run some miniatures events so if anyone is interested, please contact me.
Remember we are trying to make FaTDoG your convention so if you have any suggestions or requests, don’t be shy about asking us.
Please take the time to preregister so that we can get an idea of the likely attendance. FaTDoG has become a bit of a logistical dilemma trying to guess the right amount of food, drinks, door prizes etc to order. Therefore it is helpful if we have an idea from preregistration. Also preregistration saves you money as the tickets will be more expensive at the door.. You can register at www.FaTDoGcon.com. It would also be helpful if everyone can “follow” this website for up-to-the-minute information about FaTDoG

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Insurer aims to dispel the confusion that surrounds health insurance coverage
The East Central Regional Enrollment Network, which provides assistance for those interested in enrolling in both private and public health insurance plans, has announced that UnitedHealthcare, one of the nation’s largest insurance providers, will be offering education opportunities. The insurer will be hosting educational sessions concerning the policies it offers through the Wisconsin health insurance exchange. The sessions are meant to dispel confusion among consumers and ensure that they have the information they need in order to acquire the best insurance coverage for their situation.
Education sessions will be held every month through the end of the year
These sessions will be held every month through the end of the year. UnitedHealthcare representatives will answer questions concerning health care networks, how to select medical care providers, and the difference between premiums and out-of-pocket costs. Many consumers are still confused when it comes to insurance terminology, especially when it comes to deductibles. The sessions may provide consumers with a chance to become more knowledgeable about health insurance, which could improve their ability to find appropriate coverage.
Many consumers have unanswered questions about their health insurance coverage
According to Hilary Neste, a coordinator with the East Central Regional Enrollment Network, many of those that enroll in health insurance exchanges have questions about the coverage that they have received. Consumers typically do not ask questions while they are enrolling for coverage, though information about the health plans they are interested in is readily available. The confusion among consumers can lead to some problems, as consumers could be unaware of what their policies do not provide coverage for.
Education could help consumers understand what insurance policies suit their needs the best
Dispelling the confusion surrounding health insurance coverage could be a major benefit for consumers. Understanding deductibles and how out-of-pocket expenses work can help consumers find the best insurance policies that suit their needs, particularly financially. UnitedHealthcare is offering phone support for those that are unable to attend the education sessions in person, as well.


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These looks from Christian Dior pre-fall 2018 are simply beautiful. Simple. And beautiful. The collection is inspired by gender-fluid 1920s surrealist Claude Cahun and I love how in tune it is with women’s lives; extremely wearable and adaptable. The trousers above look like the perfect weight and cut.
Lean Luxe alerted me to Year & Day, a new direct to consumer (DTC) tableware brand that’s doing things very discreetly. It has all the right hallmarks for success – a focused offer of just one category, the right millennial colour palette (love the semi-matte blue-black and blush pink mugs and I usually hate mugs), minimalist branding and Insta-friendly photography. (more…)
I struggle with festive style. I cannot abide a novelty ‘Christmas jumper’, anything too sequinny makes me think ‘Julien Macdonald for Debenhams’, and sparkly eyeshadow makes my eyelids look like they’re disintegrating.


With Britain leaving the EU how much space was created? Exactly 1GB.
On 23 June 2016, Britons voted in a nationwide referendum to leave the European Union. This decision, called a Brexit vote, led to short financial shock with a plunging pound and equities. However, the markets soon recovered, and the shock was not as bad as many had feared. Similarly, there was a knee-jerk reaction in gold, which boosted its price up to the $1,350 level immediately after the votes results were announced. As the chart below shows, the gold prices spiked in the U.S. dollar, in the Euro, and in the British pound.
Chart 1: Price of gold in U.S. dollars (blue line), euros (yellow line) and British pounds (red line) after the Brexit vote.
In March 2017, the British government formally announced the country’s withdrawal, starting the Brexit process. The drama began. There was a deadlock in the British parliament, new general elections and shifts in the UK government. Finally, Parliament ratified the withdrawal agreement, and the UK left the EU at on 31 January 2020. However, the UK remains subject to the EU law – and it has to yet negotiate its future relationship with the EU.
Brexit and Gold
Brexit has been long, complex and costly process that generated a significant uncertainty and risk aversion, which supported the price of gold. And the UK exit has not fully ended yet. There are still some significant upside risks connected with Brexit for gold, such as the slowdown in the economic growth both in the EU and the UK, or the possibility that other European countries will also depart from Brussels and that the EU will split. Such concerns may spur some safe-haven bids for gold, but the consequences of Brexit for the dollar-denominated price of gold have been generally limited so far, as the chart below shows. And it is unlikely that something changes here – unless Brexit triggers broader systemic turbulences within the EU and the Eurozone.
Chart 2: The price of gold in the U.S. dollars (yellow line), Euros (red line) and British pounds (green line) from January 2016 to April 2020.
However, it does not mean that gold does not serve as a safe-haven asset. As one can see in the chart below, the pound-denominated price of gold has gained the most due to the Brexit. Although the value of yellow metal rose more than 40 percent in both the euro and the US dollar since June 2016, it increased more than 60 percent in British pound. It means that gold was a hedge against the depreciation of the British currency.
Chart 3: The price of gold in the U.S. dollars (yellow line), Euros (red line) and British pounds (green line) as index (100 = June 1, 2016) from June 2016 to April 2020.


Student clubs missing out on funding
JON HELGASON/Arizona Daily Wildcat
Pre-business freshman Vanessa Gallego, who represents M.E.Ch.A, requests funding from ASUA during a meeting last night. M.E.Ch.A. is a resource group that promotes cultural heritage and language for Chicano students and staff.
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Several clubs have still not applied for needed money, ASUA senators say
ASUA approved more than $3,000 in funding for 25 university clubs at its meeting last night.
The clubs that received the funding were those that attended the club recognition ceremony earlier this year. However, many clubs have yet to apply for their funding, Sen. Jessica Patze said.
Clubs may apply for initial funding - generally between $100 to $200 for start-up costs and recruitment - throughout the academic year, Patze said.
The Associated Students of the University of Arizona went ahead and approved initial funding for the clubs that had already applied, an amount totaling $3,319.04.
But attendance at this year's club recognition ceremony was low, as were the number of requests for initial funding, Patze said. Clubs that have not yet applied for funding must go through a longer appropriations meeting than clubs that already applied for and received money.
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán, one of the clubs to apply for funding, received an $800 spending limit from ASUA, though the amount exceeded the $200 initial funding rule.
Members of MECHA. will use the money to pay for a conference for UA freshmen and local high school students. The conference is aimed at making the transition into college easier for high school students and giving college students scholarship information and contact with diverse cultures on and off campus. The club expects 300 high-school students and UA freshmen
While MECHA recognizes cultural diversity on campus, ASUA senators will join the Women's Resource Center and UAPD for a week to honor women.
At "Women's Awareness Week," tentatively scheduled for Oct. 15-19, women can don sumo-wrestling costumes and step onto a mat on the Mall. Female bands will perform during the week and the festivities include speakers from the University of Arizona Police Department and the Oasis Center.
"It's all very pro-female and empowering," said ASUA Sen. Gloria Macias.
The week was originally designed as a kick-off for free self-defense classes offered by the Women's Resource Center, but was expanded. Employees at the WRC said they hope it will be a week condemning violence against women.
Attendance of self-defense classes was low last year, but Macias said she hopes the awareness week will increase attendance at this year's classes, which will be offered in October.
ASUA's next meeting will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. in room 411 of the Modern Languages building.


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