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Governor's Award of Excellence
The Governor's Award of Excellence will be held on May 8, 2019 at Eagle Eye Golf Club in Bath Township, located in the Greater Lansing area. This invitation-only event will celebrate achievements in healthcare quality in Michigan.
The Governor's Award of Excellence program is a partnership between MPRO and the Office of the Governor to recognize outstanding achievements by providers and organizations in healthcare quality improvement. The program, developed in 2003, requires participating healthcare providers to meet specific improvement criteria in order to achieve this prestigious award.
The 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence recognizes improvements achieved during 2017-2018 in the areas of:
Improving antibiotic stewardship
Improving heart health
Increasing adult immunizations
Effective reporting and measurement
Improving nursing home care
Increasing identification of behavioral health conditions
Improving diabetes management
MPRO Partners With the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable
This March, MPRO was featured by the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable as part of their 80 Percent in Every Community initiative – which works with organizations across the country to achieve 80 percent colorectal cancer screening rates among adults aged 50 and older. Watch the video to learn how MPRO is working to improve colorectal cancer screening rates in Michigan.
Best Practices for Cardiac Care Improvement: Strategies for the Whole Care Team
MPRO will be hosting Best Practices for Cardiac Care Improvement: Strategies for the Whole Care Team on May 21 at Schoolcraft College – VisTaTech Center in Livonia. This free event will feature speakers from Million Hearts, American Heart Association and American Medical Association to discuss best practices, potential for partnerships and inspire new strategies for cardiac care. The following topics will be covered:
American Heart Association Programming – Target: BP™ & Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™
Statewide cardiac health data
Self-measured blood pressure
The patient perspective
This educational activity has been approved for 5.25 continuing education hours for nurses, social workers and medical assistants. Lunch will be provided during the event.
MPRO Presents at the Spring 2019 Joint Provider Surveyor Training
MPRO clinical quality consultant Julie Banister presented at the Spring 2019 Michigan Joint Provider Surveyor Training in Grand Rapids on non-pharmacological intervention strategies for reducing antipsychotic use in long-term care. This bi-annual training, which is hosted by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the Bureau of Community Health Systems surveyors, brings together nursing home staff and state surveyors to share best practices and learn innovative strategies to improve resident care.
Care Transitions – Key to Population Health Statewide Summit
The Care Transitions – Key to Population Health Statewide Summit will take place on June 18 at VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. MPRO, as part of Lake Superior Quality Innovation Network, will be co-hosting the Summit with the MHA Keystone Center.
The event will feature keynote speaker, Bruce Spurlock, M.D., executive director at Massachusetts-based Cynosure Health. Spurlock will address the importance of community partnership networks and how collaborative relationships can help tackle complex public health issues related to social determinants of health.
You can learn more about the event and register here.
MPRO’s New Senior Vice Presidents
May Leonard has been promoted from director of quality initiatives to senior vice president and chief operations officer. May first started at MPRO in 1994.
Frank Fox has been promoted from director of Finance to senior vice president and chief administrative officer. Frank has worked at MPRO since 2004.

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Designing a dental clinic to provide a variety of medical services, including surgery, orthodontics, implants, restorations and cosmetics requires specific design principles and criteria that should be considered in the design process. In general, a treatment environment requires a functional and relaxing environment. The design process of a specialized dental clinic includes the observance of design principles in specialized cases such as: dimensions, composition, circulation, color, light, decoration and especially spatial communication.
The process of designing a medical center is summarized by focusing on the topic of oral and spatial communication. The unit is the main tool of a dentist who obsessively needs maintenance. The design and placement of admissions as the core of a specialized dental clinic should be central to other areas. The design of storage cupboards for doctors' equipment and necessary medicines, the location of units, mechanical and electrical installation equipment for the proper operation of dental equipment has very strict rules and executive techniques.
During a variety of small and large operations in the clinic, the design of the ceiling and its color are important. Generally in a dental clinic, the patient spends most of his time on the dental unit and the format of the unit is such that the patient is staring at the ceiling of the office. Other important factors in the design of the clinic include: walls, avoiding heavy costs, designing an open concept plan, proper design of central counters between two units or two workspaces (to facilitate the movement of doctors and reduce the cost of building additional cabinets) and monitoring The space is correct.
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- Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh responds to the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on priestly sexual abuse
- Dr. Kevin Baxter on the influence of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) academies in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles with the opening of a new STEM academy (St. John Paul II Academy) in Los Angeles.
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Today Corinne told me to look into his face and tell him what I appreciate about him. I was like, Corinne, I don’t have anything to say that he hasn’t already heard. And she told me I was resisting because I didn’t like that I was being told what to do and not to let the work I have to do on my control issues and ego get in the way of making my partner feel loved. I told her that maybe if she was staring into her husband’s face she would get it and that to do it on command isn’t natural and that he won’t be offended if I save it for when the moment is more organic than this curated experience. Then she told me that every minute I spend resisting her, I spend double the time resisting myself and my feelings and the truth that I might actually have some that I’m too afraid to visit.

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Quinoa Corporation, the parent company of plant-based foods brand Ancient Harvest, has announced the acquisition of the Pamela’s brand in a transaction that joins two heritage gluten-free pioneers. The acquisition more than doubles the business under Quinoa Corporation’s management, strengthens its ability to expand its retail footprint, and combines the gluten-free formulation expertise and supplier networks of both brands to facilitate new product development.
The two brands have complementary gluten-free product lines with virtually no overlap. Ancient Harvest’s portfolio includes quinoa, pasta, hot cereal, polenta and other plant-based protein products made from gluten-free superfoods. Pamela’s offerings range from gluten-free baking mixes and baking ingredients such as pancake mix and paleo flours to pasta meals, ramen, snack bars, cookies and graham crackers.
Ancient Harvest and Pamela’s items will continue to be marketed under their respective brands, leveraging the name recognition and reputation that both companies have built over their respective three decades in business.
“I launched Pamela’s Products in 1988 to provide great-tasting gluten-free products for people with special dietary needs. The gluten-free space has exploded over the years, and the company has grown accordingly,” said Pamela Giusto-Sorrells, president and founder of Pamela’s Products, who is stepping away from day-to-day operations. “Joining forces with Ancient Harvest ensures that our commitment to delivering the best tasting gluten-free foods will continue with a company that has the same values and dedication to quality that have put us on the map.”
“The saying that there’s strength in numbers applies directly to this transaction. Marrying two established gluten-free brands will give us more traction with retailers, more critical mass with suppliers, more operational and marketing efficiencies, and more knowhow in working with gluten-free ingredients for product innovation,” said John Becker, CEO of Ancient Harvest. “All of these factors will benefit the growing number of consumers who need or prefer gluten-free options.”
The transaction closed on December 31, 2019. Aspect Consumer Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to Pamela’s in the transaction. Financial details were not disclosed.

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Over the past 100 days, Grayscale has bought every third bitcoin
The Grayscale Investments cryptocurrency investment fund acquired every third bitcoin mined in the last 100 days. And in April, the fund bought 50% of all ETH mined. At the same time, despite the financial crisis and the fall of the cryptocurrency market in March, shares of Grayscale crypto funds in the first quarter of 2020 attracted record investments, which indicates a growing interest of institutional investors in the crypto industry. Why does the company need so many coins, what is its current position regarding the crypto market and what role does it play on it?
Grayscale Investors Believe in BitcoinGrayscale Investments, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), owner of the famous crypto media CoinDesk. The investment fund is the largest institutional holder of bitcoin. The company’s main product is the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), with which accredited investors can earn on bitcoin without actually owning it. Grayscale Bitcoin Trust tracks the price of bitcoin based on the TradeBlock XBX index.
Grayscale accumulates Bitcoin on an impressive scale. Reddit user under the nickname u/parakite noted that the fund added 60,762 BTC ($548.3 million on the day of publication) from February 7 to May 17. This is a third of the total number of bitcoins mined over the past three months.
The user made a table showing how the number of bitcoins in GBTC changed:
As you can see, the procurement rate of the MTC fund has been increasing since the end of 2019. GBTC has become more aggressive in its acquisitions since early April before the upcoming halving of the Bitcoin network. About 34% of the 60,762 MTC were purchased 17 days before the reduction in remuneration to the miners.
As of May 17, GBTC under management had a total of 343 954 BTC. This is 21% more than the 283,192 BTC held by the fund 100 days earlier. In value terms, the portfolio grew from $2.77 billion to $3.37 billion.
“Grayscale is just one of many, albeit the largest, ETFs that people use to buy bitcoin, not wanting to mess around with private keys and other problems,” commented u/parakite. — There is a demand for it. The supply is declining. Let’s see where we will be in 100 days.”
88% of Grayscale customers are institutional investors. Most likely, the sharp increase in the pace of the purchase of military-technical cooperation in addition to the last halving is due to the desire of investors to hedge risks during the developing crisis.
GBTC stock price over the past year, according to Yahoo.Finance. The price of shares (shares) of GBTC does not coincide with the price of the MTC, it depends on the mood of investors and can be traded with a premium or a significant discount. Usually it follows bitcoin, but sometimes the trends diverge. So, the difference between the July and current MTC rates is 20–30%, and between the same GBTC shares it is about 70%.
Grayscale also bought half of ETH mined in AprilAggressive Grayscale crypto purchases have recently been spotted with respect to ether. So, by April 24, the company had bought about 756 539 ETNs (accurate data are not publicly available) for its Ethereum Trust fund. This is about 48.4% of all 1.5 million coins mined since the beginning of this year. As a result, the company already owns 1% of all coins in circulation and only increases the pace of purchases. The first user to notice this was Reddit under the nickname u/nootropicat.
According to the latest quarterly report by Grayscale, the flow of investments in ETN reached a record level for the first three months of 2020 — $110 million. This is a very sharp increase, given that total investments in ETN for the previous two years amounted to $95.8 million. The total demand for the Ethereum fund grew over the quarter is almost 2.5 times compared with the fourth quarter of 2019.
From the beginning of the year until the end of April, the company issued 5.23 million shares of the fund at 0.09427052 ETN apiece.
At the same time, shares are traded with a premium of 420% relative to the current price of the coin — $92 against $17.70. That is, investors are willing to pay extra pretty much not to deal with cryptocurrency on their own.
Most likely, the increase in the rate of purchase of the coin is associated with the upcoming upgrade of the network to the state of Ethereum 2.0. It can take place at the end of July, but, most likely, it will happen not earlier than the end of the year. After the upgrade, the network will become more scalable and there will be the possibility of staking — validators will be able to receive passive income for providing their funds to confirm the blocks.
The crypto market, by the way, is also preparing for the transition of the ecosystem to a new stage. ETH has grown 55% since the crash in March, from $110 to $202 on the day of publication. At the end of April, CoinDesk drew attention to the increase in the number of long positions in ETH futures — this indicates expectations for further growth of the coin.
Last quarter — the most successful in the history of the companyIn May, Grayscale released a report on the results of the first quarter of this year. “Despite the decline in risky assets this quarter, Grayscale’s assets continue to approach record highs, as does our share of the digital asset market,” the document says. And this despite the coronavirus pandemic, the global recession and the traditional cryptocurrency market volatility.
A record $503.7 million investment was raised in the first quarter. This is almost twice the previous quarterly maximum of $254 million in the third quarter of last year and accounts for 83% of the total capital of $1.07 billion raised for the entire 2019. New investors accounted for $160 million of raised funds. The main products of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and Grayscale Ethereum Trust raised $388.9 million and $110 million, respectively. It is noteworthy that the company reduced the premium on stocks of funds relative to the price of assets.
88% of investments came from institutional investors, among which hedge funds prevail; 5% — from accredited individuals, 4% — from pension accounts (yes, pension funds are extremely conservative in nature, but also invest in bitcoin against the background of a decrease in the profitability of other assets); 3% came from family offices, and 38% of customers invested in several products at once.
It is noteworthy that two years ago the share of institutional investors was about 50% — it is obvious that they no longer consider bitcoin as something criminal. “Many of our investors see digital assets as medium and long-term investment opportunities and the main component of their investment portfolios. Quarterly inflows doubled to $ 503.7 million, demonstrating that demand is reaching new peak levels even in conditions of “risk reduction”, the document says.
Today, more than 46.5% of the inflow of funds was attracted from multi-strategic investors. Crypto investors accounted for only 11.2% of the inflow, according to the report.
Grayscale currently operates ten cryptocurrency investment products targeted at institutional investors. They cover PTS, ETN, ETS, BCH, ZEC, XRP, LTC, ZEN, XLM. The value of the assets under his management is more than $3.8 billion. GBTC is the most demanded product, most investors invest in it and it takes about 1.7% of the total volume of circulating bitcoins.
Aggregate quarterly flow of funds to different Grayscale products. Pay attention to the growing share of investors diversifying portfolios with products tied to altcoins.
Since January of this year, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust has been registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to it, the company provides quarterly and annual reports in the form of 10-K. The status makes it possible to sell shares of a trust in the secondary market after 6 months, rather than 12, as before, and also increases the confidence of conservative investors. Other products comply with OTCQX reporting standards in the OTC market and are approved by the US Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for public offering.
Amount of assets managed by Grayscale as of May 20, 2020.
It is noteworthy that the news about the success of Grayscale comes amid news of how panicky investors in traditional assets are fleeing from market turmoil. So, the largest fund managers — BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street Global Advisors — lost several trillion in capitalization of their assets, and BlackRock in the first quarter for the first time in five years saw a net outflow of funds from its long-term investment products.
Bitcoin is the best asset for hedging portfolios in crisisAt the end of April, Grayscale also released a separate report on the analysis of the impact of regulators during a pandemic and the crisis caused by it and how it affected the bitcoin and cryptocurrency market as a whole.
The document said fiat currencies are at risk of devaluation as central banks print more and more money. Even the US dollar, which is the world’s reserve currency, risks being devalued if the US Federal Reserve continues to print the currency in trillions. A decrease in interest rates to zero and negative values deprives government bonds of the status of “safe haven” during the crisis.
Therefore, investors are trying to diversify their portfolios with alternative instruments. Cryptocurrencies are the best choice for this, according to the authors of the report. The text emphasizes the historical significance of gold as a global standard, but it is noted that in the modern digital world it is becoming increasingly burdensome for investors — it has complex logistics. Bitcoin seems resistant to the problems that other assets face. Therefore, in times of economic uncertainty, the first cryptocurrency is one of the best assets that investors can use to hedge their portfolios. The coin performs better than any other asset, including fiat currencies, government bonds, and traditional commodities like gold. The authors of the report emphasize that Bitcoin has already begun to show signs of becoming a protective asset.
At the same time, the company believes that bitcoin is an excellent asset not only in times of crisis. So, in December 2019, Managing Director of Grayscale Investments Michael Sonnenshine said that the company expects an influx of investments in bitcoin after the transfer of $68 trillion of savings between generations in the next 25 years. Today, this capital is invested in traditional assets, but a significant part of these wealth millennials will invest in cryptocurrencies. Already, according to him, investments in GBTC are among the five most popular among young people, ahead of, for example, investments in Microsoft and Netflix.
FinallyThe unprecedented financial measures taken by the US Federal Reserve, as well as the worsening recession, are forcing even the most conservative investors to rethink their current strategies and portfolio composition. Many of them are increasingly beginning to appreciate the fixed emission and non-correlation of Bitcoin — it is becoming a tool for risk diversification. Growing institutional interest is driving the acceleration of coin prices.
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Research on various aspects of bioprinting is being conducted at numerous facilities throughout the world. Every part of the globe has begun to provide progressive steps for developing specific aspects of the bioprinting process. One of the newer research facilities is located at the University of Iowa (UI), which is working on tissue engineering.
The University’s Mechanical and Industrial Department established its bioprinting lab in 2011. Among other advancements, UI has recently discovered a manner in which organ transplantation and drug testing is completed. According to Dr. Ibrahim Tarik Ozbolat, Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, initially they were only able to print cells, “but now we can print tissues and also print the tissues on animals directly.” The major improvement is the result of using 3D printing. Dr. Ozbolat states that bioprinting is the “process of generating spatially controlled cell patterns using 3D printing technologies.” Generally, it involves “a layer-by-layer approach to generate tissue-like 3D structures for use in the medical field of tissue engineering.”
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- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the margarine or butter and the oil. Add the onions and saute for 8 minutes, or until soft and starting to brown. Stir in the rice and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- While the onions are cooking, bring the broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and maintain the simmer.
- Slowly add 1/2 cup of the broth to the rice mixture, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the broth is absorbed. Repeat with the remaining broth, adding 1/2 cup at a time and stirring constantly until each addition of broth is absorbed and the risotto is creamy but still firm to the bite. (You may not need to use all of the broth.)
- Add the salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the Parmesan.
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For 2020, Project Colette and IAAC are offering 2 full scholarships to African students studying 3D Printing for Architecture.
Africa is rising. It is home to the world’s fastest-growing cities, and host one of the most dynamic and young generations of entrepreneurs and designers set to become the new game changers of the construction industry. Project Colette together with IAAC wishes to support this new generation and help them propose a new sustainable architecture and urbanism capable to face the challenges of our century.
For 2020, two full scholarships are available for two african students to take part in the OTF-3D Printing Architecture program (equivalent to 9.500€ each). This allows young talents who might not have the resources to take part in an educational program abroad to learn new technologies and design strategies. These strategies can then be applied in the local context of fast growing African cities.
Eligible students need to hold an African passport and have successfully completed an educational program in the fields of Architecture, Design, Engineer, Material science in Africa.
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I’ve just started teaching my little guy the ABCs. I’ve been looking EVERYWHERE for a cute ABC poster to hang in his room. During my quest to find one, I thought about how cute it would be to have the phonetic military alphabet hanging in his room. My husband, although he hasn’t ever served, is an avid supporter of all armed forces. Both of my grand fathers were in the service at some point in their lives and so was my husband’s maternal grandfather, so we both grew up with a lot of pride in those who fight for our country. I designed this printbale, which I think would be perfect for an airforced themed room or any military type room. All you mamma’s who have husbands in the military are amazing. I don’t know how you do it, but I am so grateful that you are willing to sacrifice the time and safety of your husband so he can protect the rest of us. Thank you. And thank you to all you ladies who are serving as well. I will be forever grateful for your amazing sacrifice.
I hope you enjoy the printbale. Please let me know if I got any of the words wrong! And if you’d like it in a different color, just let me know, I’ll do that, no problem.
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The Columbia City Council has appropriated $150,000 to pay a consulting company to update the city’s development codes.
Columbia’s City Council unanimously approved the plan to hire Clarion Associates, LLC to renovate the city’s zoning and subdivision regulations. The company is a national land use and real estate consulting firm that specializes in planning, land use regulation and real estate consulting and valuation, according to its website. The company is based in seven different cities, the closest being Chicago.
The council appropriated $150,000 for the project that council member Michael Trapp said has been needed for years.
“150,000 dollars is a lot of money, but I think we’re going to get something out of it that has concrete value of preserving chunkier pieces of wilderness that’s going to be better for the natural environment, that’s going to be better for our city as a whole,” Shanker said.
Clarion will start observing the city and looking at the codes in January 2014. The contract will last for two years and includes a five-step plan to update the codes. A breakdown of how the $150,000 will be spent can be found under the supporting documentation of item B363-13 in the meeting agenda for the Dec. 16 regular meeting.
During public comment, Rick Shanker said he was against the outsourcing of the update. Shanker is a member of the Building Construction Codes Commission.
“I hope you will consider tabling this measure and considering assigning this task to our competent staff and planning department and ask them to complete it in 6 months and tailor it to Columbia’s needs and desires,” Shanker said.
The council also approved a reimbursable grant for $25,000 for the Columbia Public School District to update playgrounds and a track at Parkade, New Haven, Fairview and Russell Elementary Schools. The council members also decided in a 5-1 vote to formally support Medicaid expansion in Missouri.


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While Justin Chambers might have left Grey’s Anatomy for good, the same can’t be said about his character Dr. Alex Karev.
After news of Chambers’ sudden exit from the long-running medical drama broke, it was revealed that his final episode aired last November. However, his final scene was not Alex’s final farewell.
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Since Grey’s Anatomy‘s 2020 return, the show has addressed his character several times, referring to him being away taking care of his sick mother, and recently, that he hasn’t been returning his wife’s phone calls. Additionally, Jo returned home at the end of the show’s last episode to find Alex still wasn’t home and that she shouldn’t expect him to return anytime soon.
In a recent interview with Variety, Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Krista Vernoff addressed Alex’s sudden exit, saying, “It was a very careful threading of a needle, where we are giving a little bit of information and pain to Jo. We’re, episode by episode, illuminating the story of where Alex is. And it takes us quite a few more episodes to get there and to give the audience clarity.”
She went on to explain that Alex’s sudden exit is “a bit of a mystery” mostly because the writers didn’t want to put Jo back into the same emotional situation she found herself last season. “We did it as carefully as we could,” Vernoff told Variety, referring to his exit. “But it takes a while to get there.”
In January, Chambers announced that he was leaving Grey’s Anatomy after 16 seasons as a series regular. “There’s no good time to say goodbye to a show and character that’s defined so much of my life for the past 15 years,” he said in a statement at the time. “For some time now, however, I have hoped to diversify my acting roles and career choices. And, as I turn 50 and am blessed with my remarkable, supportive wife and five wonderful children, now is that time.”
He then thanked “the ABC family, Shonda Rhimes, original cast members Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens, and the rest of the amazing cast and crew, both past and present, and, of course, the fans for an extraordinary ride.”
His fellow costar Pompeo reacted to the news that same month, retweeting a Vanity Fair post that read, “#GreysAnatomy is about to feel one of its biggest losses yet.” The actress replied along with a broken-heart emoji: “Truer words have never been spoken @VanityFair.”
In a video obtained by Page Six in January, Chambers said that he is looking forward to “life, family, love and friendship” in the next chapter of his life. “Grey’s has been very supportive of me and I’m very grateful and it’s been a great ride,” he said at the time. “Of course, anywhere that you spend 15 years, it’s a big chunk of your life.”


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In Office Freakout you play as Philbert. You have been a hard working loyal employee of your company for a long time. One day you are suddenly fired. Philbert snaps and goes into a blind rage destroying everything in his way. Using his fists and items around the office, your objective is to destroy as much company property as you can before you are escorted from the premises.
I personally would classify Office Freakout as an action beat ’em up game. The game consists of levels were your goal is to destroy as much property as you can in a given amount of time. For the most part you can destroy almost everything outside of the walls, floors and roof. Your goal in each level is to reach a certain amount of rage and destroy the item that holds the gold key before time runs out. Occasionally robot enemies will be dispatched to try and stop you so you will have to destroy them before they can restrain you.
The basic mechanics of the game have you moving around your office destroying items. You can use your fists to punch items or you can pick up a large majority of the objects to use as a weapon. You can also throw items to cause additional damage. There are special items around the environment that you can pick up that have special abilities. As you destroy items you will increase your rage meter. If you get your rage meter high enough you unlock your special rage weapon for a short period of time which you can use to quickly destroys items.
While this might seem kind of obvious, Office Freakout is pretty much exactly what it looks like. The game is all about creating chaos and destruction. Some people will really enjoy this while other people will find it to be kind of boring. If the game looks like fun to you, you should enjoy your time with the game. I had fun with Office Freakout. There is just something enjoyable about going around the office destroying everything in your way.
While I had fun with Office Freakout I will admit that the game gets kind of repetitive. While there are different weapons and locations to destroy, you are basically doing the same thing throughout the entire game. Basically you just destroy things. After you have played the first couple of levels, you know what you are going to get out of the rest of the game. Basically the game is 25 levels of causing destruction. Now that is not necessarily a bad thing. While the game is repetitive, it is still fun. The repetition just makes Office Freakout the type of game that you aren’t going to want to play for long stretches of time. I see myself playing the game in 30-45 minute increments since I think it will get pretty repetitive after that point.
I have to admit that I found Office Freakout more challenging than I was expecting. The first couple of levels are really easy. The game becomes quite a bit harder though as you get further into the game. So far I have made it to around level 7 or 8. I haven’t encountered any levels that are frustratingly difficult but the levels are hard enough that you will probably fail the levels once or twice before you are able to complete them. The key to success in Office Freakout is the rage meter. Outside of the first couple levels you really need to build up the rage meter in order to score enough points to win a level. If you aren’t able to get the rage meter high enough to unlock your rage weapon you are going to have quite a bit of trouble completing a level in time.
Lengthwise I think you will get a decent amount of time out of Office Freakout. So far I have played the game for around an hour and a half and have completed around 7 or 8 of the 25 levels. If there isn’t a huge spike in the game’s difficulty I would expect it to take around five or so hours to beat all of the levels. After beating all of the levels the game has some replay value. Getting the max score for each level could add quite a bit of time to the game. The game also has a lot of unlockables based on destroying certain types of items.
The last thing I would like to talk about with regards to Office Freakout is some load time issues I had. I would like to point out that I played a pre-release version of the game so some of these issues may already be fixed by updates. At times the load times for Office Freakout can be really long. Without any indication of the game loading I occasionally thought the game had locked up (it hadn’t). My computer’s specs are around the recommended specs so the load times should be better for people with more powerful computers. What is strange about the load times is that once the levels were loaded the game plays perfectly fine since I had no issues with slowdown or a poor framerate.
After playing Office Freakout it is pretty much what I was expecting after watching the game’s trailer. If you think it looks fun going around an office environment destroying everything in sight you should have fun with the game since I did. The game can get a little repetitive as all there is to the game is causing mayhem. This means that Office Freakout is more the type of game to play for 30-45 minutes at a time. My recommendation for the game comes down to whether you think the game’s concept appeals to you. If the game sounds fun to you, you should enjoy it. If not though the game doesn’t do enough to make itself a must play game.


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The song will be featured on the 25-year-old singer’s upcoming album Pages.
“Much love to my brother Mike Posner, we about to drop that ‘Top of the World’ record produced by the legendary Diplo. I personally like the record because it’s the realest sh-t ever,” Big Sean said in a recent interview.
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What is Autism?
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that mainly affects the person’s communication and social skills. It is characterized by rigid and repetitive behaviors and is neurological and behavioral, in nature. It occurs in 1 of 45 children in the United States alone and also occurs four times more in boys than in girls.
ASD begins early in childhood and can persist to adolescence and adulthood. There are some great outcomes that enable the person to live independently, but some may have severe disabilities requiring lifelong support.
What are the signs and symptoms?
The term “spectrum” in ASD means that different symptoms may appear between persons with the disorder. As for the severity of the symptoms, it varies greatly. Below are the more common symptoms of ASD.
The following signs may suggest your child is at risk for ASD:
- Difficulty in eye contact
- Prefers to be alone
- Delayed language development
- Repetitive behaviors ( example: flapping, pacing, rocking and spinning)
- Lack of empathy or difficulty in relating to other people
- Repeats phrases countless times
- Difficulty in listening
- Difficulty in communicating and expressing themselves
The information shared above is not meant to diagnose your child, but if you notice these red flags, it is best to seek assistance from a healthcare provider specializing in ASD for proper evaluation of your child’s condition.
How early can you diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Signs and symptoms usually appear between 2 to 3 years of age, but in some cases symptoms show as early as 18 months old. Remember that early evaluation and intervention can improve the outcome of your child.
What are the causes of Autism?
Exact cause of Autism is still unknown, but below are the potential reasons:
- Genetics, experts believe that autism runs in the family or in the genes
- Rubella or German Measles in pregnant women
- Environmental factors such as pesticides and mercury
Treatment for Autism?
There is no known “cure” for Autism however; early diagnosis and intervention can greatly improve the child’s development or potential. The goal of the treatment is not to cure ASD but to maximize your child’s functional independence and quality of life. Management of a child with autism involves multiple approaches such as:
- Behavioral training
- Physical therapy
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Medicine for added behavioral conditions like depression, anxiety and hyperactivity, if needed
Remember, early screening of your child can make an enormous improvement in his development.
What are the socio – economic impacts of ASD?
You need to understand that a person with autism will require support and guidance from their parents, family or caregiver due to their limited abilities. Some may even require lifelong support depending on the severity of their disabilities.
Because of the disabilities attached to ASD, there is stigma and discrimination for some. Because of that, they may feel isolated from the society or community. The responsibility of taking care of a person with ASD is also highly demanding, emotionally and financially. The doctor’s consultation, the therapies and all programs needed for the treatment of this condition can be very expensive. Good thing, there are now non-profit organizations, family grants and government financial support that can assist you.
It is normal to have fears for your child’s future. Remember that you are not alone, and that there are social and health services that you can reach out to with your child’s condition that somehow extend some support and assistance.
How do you cope when your child is diagnosed with Autism?
It is true that all parents want nothing but the best for their child. They will do everything to make their child live a happy and healthy life and no parent will ever be prepared for the news that their child is diagnosed with Autism. It is a very frightening situation for anyone. You may feel scared and unsure of what do best for your child. Sometimes, you ask yourself how you can help as a parent.
A lot of unsolicited advice will be given and it will just confuse you. People around you may say that ASD is “incurable” and is a lifelong burden, but know that there are now treatments that can significantly make improvements in your child, in terms of the developmental and behavioral aspect. With proper care, management, love and support, your child can still learn, develop and grow – high functioning, and all.
Things you can do to help your child
Aside from the treatment plan, therapies and programs suggested by specialists, as a parent, what else can you contribute with your child’s well-being?
First, allow yourself to cry.
Yes, be sad and emotional whenever you feel you need to. Give yourself time to grieve and absorb everything. Afterwards, remember to pick yourself up. Know that you have a child that needs you and your support. If you feel that everything feels too much, open up with your partner or family, they too are there to help you in this long journey.
Learn everything you can about Autism. The more equipped you are about the disorder, the more that you can help your child improve in his condition. Ask everything that bothers you with your child’s condition to the right people, your health care provider, physicians and therapists. Research about the treatment choices available. Remind yourself that some may work or some may not and you, as the parent, knows what is best for your child.
Find a good team of specialists
The treatment and management of Autism can’t be done by a single health care provider. You may need to get in touch with several doctors and therapists.
Your presence is important
Prepare yourself for this life long journey. You as the parent will be the strongest anchor that your child can hang on to. Be strong for your child. Participate and learn from the therapies that you will bring your child to.
Ask for help
Allow yourself to take a break once in awhile. Go outside and take a walk. Let your mind and body breathe. As they say this is a lifelong journey that may exhaust and drain all that you are.. Always remind yourself that you do not have to do this alone. You can talk to and open up to your family. Ask help whenever you feel you need to. Give yourself that.


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South Korea's online commercial transactions outpaced those of other retailers for the first time in 2014 as online shopping malls and social commerce operators continued to grow rapidly, data showed Sunday.
The total amount of online and mobile transactions in the country, including purchases made directly through overseas online shopping malls, came to 46.9 trillion won ($42.92 billion) last year, exceeding the 46.64 trillion won tallied for offline retail services, according to the data from Statistics Korea and Korea Customs Service.
The latest data marks the first time for online retailers to overtake offline competitors, but industry watchers say the results are not very surprising, as the country's online shopping population has been increasing sharply over the years.
In terms of sales growth, local online shopping malls expanded 17.5 percent on-year in 2014, whereas major supermarket chains only grew 3.4 percent.
Department stores, on the other hand, saw their sales shrink 1.9 percent over the cited period.
Within the e-commerce sector, mobile shopping saw the biggest leap upward as the value of transactions via mobile devices jumped 125.8 percent to 14.89 trillion won last year from the 6.56 trillion won tallied in 2013. (Yonhap)


In water companies' draft business plan submissions to Ofwat there were significant investments related to renewable energy. Ofwat assessed the draft business plans and allowed a significant amount of renewable energy-related investment. This would lead to a 40 per cent. increase in the amount of renewable energy generated by the companies. Most of this increase comes from additional production of biogas from sludge treatment and a growth in combined heat and power (CHP) capacity.
Ofwat are currently reviewing the final business plan submissions from water companies. The outcome of their review will be made available on 23 July.


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TVS Scooty Zest Highlights
The TVS Scooty Zest has been around since 2014, and was last updated in 2017 with the addition of an underseat storage light, 3D logos, silver oak interior panels and dual-tone colour seats. Four new matte colour options were also added to the lineup to cosmetically refresh the scooter.
The Scooty Zest uses the same 110cc air-cooled engine as the Wego and the Jupiter, meaning an output of 8PS and 8.4Nm, and BS4 compliance at the moment. To bring the Zest to a stop, TVS uses drum brakes both front and rear, while the suspension combo consists of a telescopic fork and hydraulic monoshock. In terms of features, the Zest gets an LED tail-lamp, a daytime-running lamp, USB phone charging and a parking brake.
At a price of Rs 52,120 (ex-showroom Delhi), the Zest is an attractive proposition, but adding to this is the fact that TVS is currently offering festive discounts across its entire range of scooters, with savings of up to Rs 19,000 as well as zero-interest finance options. The Zest’s closest competitors are the slightly cheaper Hero Pleasure and Honda Cliq, and the similarly priced Honda Activa-i and Yamaha Ray-Z.
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TVS Scooter Showrooms in Delhi
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TVS Scooty Zest Mileage
TVS Scooty Zest gives a mileage of 62 kmpl as claimed by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).
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TVS Scooty Zest Pros and Cons
Things We Like in Scooty Zest
- Large underseat storage
- Small size and light weight makes it easy to maneuver in the city
- Peppy 110cc engine
Things We Don't Like in Scooty Zest
- Small wheels are a limitation when it comes to ride quality
- Leg room can be a bother for taller riders
The Scooty Zest is the most affordable 110cc scooter in TVS's portfolio. The scooter was launched in Matte series that thas five matte colour options. The scooter has a large headlamp which with its halogen setup, emits a bright beam. The tail lamp is an LED unit. It gets a large underseat storage bay retractable hooks, under seat hooks, a USB smartphone charger, an under seat light, a textured and broader floorboard.
Power comes from a 109.7cc motor that makes 7.9PS at 7,500rpm and a peak torque of 8.4Nm at 5,500rpm. The engine is coupled to a CVT gearbox. Claimed fuel efficiency is 62kmpl while claimed top speed is 80Kmph. The scooter weighs just 97Kg which makes it quite easy to ride and manouevere. Suspension setup includes front telescopic forks and rear single shock absorber. It gets tiny 10-inch wheels shod with tubeless tyres. Braking is via drum brakes at both ends.
Design and Features
TVS Scooty Zest features a petite profile that is likeable from the outset. The front apron gets a sharp end, daytime running lights at the top and big vertically-aligned turn indicators. There is a big headlamp for viewing the road brighter than ever, analogue console for essential vehicle information, a wider twin-tone seat for enhanced comfort, enlarged floor board that gets a textured look, a rear grab rail and the LED tail lamps. The scooter gets plenty of storage spaces and utility features. To name some, there is an 19 litre under seat storage, an open glove box in the front apron that’s quite handy while you are on the move, retractable hooks, under seat hooks, a USB smartphone charger, a under seat light, a textured and broader floor board to stack larger goods. The seat material looks very upmarket while the new color schemes give it a trendy look.
Dimensionally, it measures 1770mm long, 660mm wide and 1139mm high. Seat height is 760mm and the wheelbase sits at 1250mm.
Braking and Handling
The Zest 110's suspension setup includes telescopic front fork and a single rear hydraulic shock absorber. The 10-inch wheels get 110mm drum brake at the front and a 130mm drum at the back. The wheels are shod with tubeless tyres for enhanced grip and control. Tyre sizes are 90/100-10 at the front and 90/90-10 at the rear. The tyres are grippy and keep the scooter stable and in control even in the corners.
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In the safety department, the Scooty Zest gets tubeless tyres that are grippy enough to maintain stability and offer an extra range to the rider to reach to a nearby service station in case of a puncture.
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Edward Thomas archive
An unusually broad and detailed personal archive of one of the lesser known war poets, including:
- correspondence with family and friends, 1892-2004
- original manuscript and typescript poems, 1898-1917
- prose works, 1895-1917
- official documents belonging to Edward Thomas, 1897-1917
- papers belonging to Edward Thomas’ family and friends, 1853-1989
- papers relating to the memorial stone, memorial window, centenary celebrations and biographies and recollections by family and friends, 1896-2008
- a collection of personal effects and memorabilia
- photographs, daguerreotypes, negatives, oil paintings, watercolours, prints and photocopies of artwork belonging to the Thomas family, 1850-1987
- lists of books, reviews, essays and articles by Edward Thomas, books and articles about Edward Thomas, reviews of Edward Thomas’ books, and the contents of the Thomas family library
- biographer R. George Thomas’ research notes, 1950-2001
- documents pertaining to the history of the construction of the Edward Thomas Collection and its subsequent use by researchers, 1950-2010. These later correspondence files are closed under the Data Protection Act
- a notable collection of almost every published work by Edward Thomas, and associated literary criticism.
An unusually broad and detailed personal archive of one of the lesser known war poets. As well as Edward Thomas’ papers and possessions, the archive includes papers from family and friends in his literary circle, and will be equally of interest to scholars researching the life and work of Gordon Bottomley, Robert Frost, Walter de la Mare, W. H. Davies and Sylvia Townsend Warner.
Edward Thomas’ papers are held in several repositories across the UK, USA and Canada including: the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth; Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, University of Texas at Austin; Lincoln College Library of Oxford University; University of British Columbia Library; Bodleian Library; Eton College; Palace Green Section of Durham University Library; King’s School, Canterbury; Wandsworth Local History Service Library; and the British Library’s Manuscript Collections. Research conducted by Dr R. George Thomas, Professor of English at Cardiff University, resulted in the accumulation of a large collection of photocopies, transcripts and notes from holdings in other libraries, making this the largest single collection of material relating to Edward Thomas and his family. Edward Thomas’ personal library, and a comprehensive collection of his published work is also held.
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Once it is determined that a federal claim has been
procedurally defaulted, a federal court to which a petition for a
writ of habeas corpus is presented will consider the claim only
if the petitioner can demonstrate cause for the default and
prejudice as a result of the violation of federal law (the cause
and prejudice standard), or that failure to consider the claim
will result in a fundamental miscarriage of justice. Id. at
750, 111 S.Ct. 2546. See generally Carpenter v. Vaughn,
888 F. Supp. 635, 644-646 (M.D.Pa. 1994) (summarizing Coleman).
The case was before this court previously, and we denied a
motion to dismiss the petition as a "mixed petition" under Rose
v. Lundy, 455 U.S. 509, 102 S.Ct. 1198, 71 L.Ed.2d 379 (1982),
and Toulson v. Beyer, 987 F.2d 984 (3d Cir. 1993). See Banks
v. Horn, 928 F. Supp. 512 (M.D.Pa. 1996). The Third Circuit
reversed, holding that review of the claims was not clearly
foreclosed under state law and therefore not procedurally barred
in federal court. Banks v. Horn, 126 F.3d 206 (3d Cir. 1997).
Since then, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has held that four
of the issues recited in the instant petition, which include the
three claims which we held were procedurally barred, are
time-barred under Pennsylvania law. Commonwealth v. Banks,
726 A.2d 374, 1999 WL 104576 (Pa. Mar.2, 1999) (citing 42
Pa.Cons.Stat.Ann. § 9545(b), which sets forth a one-year
limitation period on petitions under the Post Conviction Relief
Act). It was this ruling which formed the basis for our
determination that the four claims recited above probably are
barred as having been procedurally defaulted, and for our
issuance of the rule to show cause.
We turn, then, to the reasons recited by Banks for finding that
the claims have not been procedurally defaulted or that the
default should be excused.
III. ADEQUACY OF STATE GROUNDS
Banks first argues that the state rule applied by the Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania does not furnish an adequate basis for
denying relief. The crux of this argument lies in amendments to
the Pennsylvania Post Conviction Relief Act (PCRA), 42
Pa.Cons.Stat.Ann. §§ 9541 et seq. The amendments, enacted in 1995
and effective January 16, 1996, included the one-year time
limitation on the filing of a petition under the PCRA, § 9545(b),
which is jurisdictional in nature. Banks, 726 A.2d 374, 376.
Banks argues that the state procedural rule is not "adequate"
because, at the time he filed his second PCRA petition, he could
no longer pursue an avenue of relief which was available to him
prior to the amendment. He relies on Ford v. Georgia,
498 U.S. 411, 111 S.Ct. 850, 112 L.Ed.2d 935 (1991), for this proposition.
In Ford, the defendant filed a pre-trial motion in state
court to preclude the prosecution from exercising its peremptory
strikes in a racially discriminatory manner, and defense counsel
argued the motion at a pretrial hearing. Id. at 414-415, 111
S.Ct. 850. The motion was denied. Id. at 415, 111 S.Ct. 850. On
the second day of trial, the trial judge held a conference in
chambers and placed on the record the manner in which the
prosecution used its peremptory strikes. Id. at 416, 111 S.Ct.
At that time, the applicable opinion of the Supreme Court of
the United States was Swain v. Alabama, 380 U.S. 202, 85 S.Ct.
824, 13 L.Ed.2d 759 (1965). After the defendant's conviction and
sentence were affirmed by the Supreme Court of Georgia, he
petitioned for certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United
States. While that petition was pending, the Supreme Court issued
its opinion in Batson v. Kentucky, 476 U.S. 79, 106 S.Ct. 1712,
90 L.Ed.2d 69 (1986), altering the burden of proof for such a
claim. While not generally retroactive, Allen v. Hardy,
478 U.S. 255, 106 S.Ct. 2878, 92 L.Ed.2d 199 (1986), the rule of
Batson was held to apply to all
cases pending on direct review or not final when Batson was
issued. Griffith v. Kentucky, 479 U.S. 314, 107 S.Ct. 708, 93
L.Ed.2d 649 (1987). The Supreme Court of the United States
granted the petition for certiorari in Ford and remanded the
case for further consideration. Ford at 417, 111 S.Ct. 850.
On remand, the Supreme Court of Georgia held that the claim was
procedurally barred based on its intervening decision in State
v. Sparks, 257 Ga. 97, 355 S.E.2d 658 (1987), that a Batson
claim had to be raised prior to the time the jurors selected for
trial were sworn. Ford at 417-418, 111 S.Ct. 850.*fn1 Since
the defendant had not made an objection between jury selection
and trial, according to the Supreme Court of Georgia, the
Swain/Batson claim was barred by the state procedural rule.
The Supreme Court of the United States reversed, holding that,
because the applicable state procedural rule was not clearly
established at the applicable time, the rule was not adequate to
support the judgment.
The application of the opinion in Ford is a bit confusing,
mostly due to the different procedural posture. When the Supreme
Court reviews a state court decision pursuant to a writ of
certiorari, see 28 U.S.C. § 1257, it is reviewing the judgment
of the state court. If resolution of a federal question does not
affect the judgment, "there is nothing for the Court to do,"
Coleman at 730, 111 S.Ct. 2546, and the Supreme Court lacks
jurisdiction. Review of the independence and adequacy of the
asserted state procedural bar is therefore a necessary part of
the Supreme Court's review of the judgment.
In contrast, a federal court on habeas review is determining
the lawfulness of the petitioner's custody "simpliciter," and not
the judgment itself. Id. Still, because custody is pursuant to
a state judgment, the independent and adequate state ground
doctrine applies for reasons of comity and federalism, as opposed
to jurisdiction. Id. at 730-731, 111 S.Ct. 2546. Thus, in
Ford, the Supreme court exercised its jurisdiction by remanding
for consideration of the constitutional issue by the state courts
because the asserted state procedural bar was not adequate. 498
U.S. at 425, 111 S.Ct. 850. See also James v. Kentucky,
466 U.S. 341, 351-352, 104 S.Ct. 1830, 80 L.Ed.2d 346 (1984)
(remanding to state court for harmless error analysis when state
procedural bar inadequate). In contrast, in the habeas context,
the fact that the state courts did not base a decision on an
independent and adequate state ground permits the federal court
to consider the merits of the constitutional issue. Coleman at
735, 111 S.Ct. 2546. Regardless, the independent and adequate
state ground doctrine applies with equal force in both contexts,
as it is the basis for its application, and not the manner of its
application, that differs.
In Ford, the Supreme Court emphasized that the timeliness of
the exercise of local power is essential in determining the
sufficiency of a procedural bar. 498 U.S. at 423, 111 S.Ct. 850.
The state rule must be "firmly established and regularly
followed" at the time of trial, or such other appropriate time
for action, to prevent review of a constitutional claim. Id. at
423-424, 111 S.Ct. 850 (quoting and citing James at 348-351,
104 S.Ct. 1830). In Ford, the Sparks rule did not exist at
the time of the defendant's trial, so that he could not have
known that an objection to the prosecution's use of peremptory
strikes had to be raised between jury selection and the oath.
Since the defendant could not have known to raise his
constitutional claim at the appropriate time, a judgment that he
failed to do so was inadequate to bar presentation of the claim.
Id. at 424, 111 S.Ct. 850. The same principle applied in
James, in which the Supreme Court noted that Kentucky's
distinction between "instruction"
and "admonition" was not applied in a consistent manner at the
time of the defendant's trial, i.e. the time at which he would
have to raise the constitutional claim at issue. The claim there
related to the defendant's entitlement to an instruction to the
jury on the proscription on drawing an adverse inference from the
failure of the defendant to testify. Id. at 350-351, 104 S.Ct.
The Third Circuit has held that a state rule may provide an
independent and adequate ground only if: "(1) the state
procedural rule speaks in unmistakable terms; (2) all appellate
courts refused to review the petitioner's claims on the merits;
and (3) the state courts' refusal in this instance is consistent
with other decisions." Doctor v. Walters, 96 F.3d 675, 683-684
(3d Cir. 1996), reh'g and reh'g in banc denied. In this
instance, the rule is statutory and clear, i.e. "speaks in
unmistakable terms." The only appellate court which may review
the claims, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, refused. There are
no other opinions with which to compare the Supreme Court's
decision because of recency of the amendment of § 9545(b), but
the decision is consistent with the Pennsylvania courts'
interpretation of the plain language of a statute.
Banks' argument that "retroactive" application of the amended
version of § 9545(b) renders it inadequate under the independent
and adequate state ground doctrine misconstrues the timeliness
consideration at issue. The times at which Banks could have
raised the constitutional claims under consideration passed long
before the amendment of § 9545(b). Those times were: for claims
(7) and (9) — charge to the jury during the penalty phase; for
claim (11) — jury selection; and for claim (12) — the competency
hearing or at trial. The claims also could have been raised in
post-trial motions, on direct appeal, or at any stage of the
proceedings on Banks' first petition for post-trial relief, or in
a second petition filed before the amendment of § 9545(b). Even
after the amendment, Banks had 60 days before the amendment
became effective in which to file a second PCRA petition.
In other words, the time applicable for purposes of the state
procedural bar at issue is the date on which a second PCRA
petition is filed. That time was prospective in the sense that it
would apply only to petitions filed after the effective date, not
to petitions filed before the effective date. Therefore, it was
not a state procedural bar's retroactive application which
prevented Banks from pursuing the four claims at issue. Rather,
it was Banks' failure to raise the claims in the approximately 13
years that they were available for raising that prevented him
from pursuing them. That period included the 60 days in which it
was clear (due to the passage of the amendments to the PCRA) that
the time for filing a petition would not be unlimited.*fn2
We conclude that the one-year limitation period of § 9545(b)
constitutes an adequate state ground.
IV. INDEPENDENCE OF STATE GROUNDS
Banks next contends that the procedural bar is not
"independent" for purposes of
procedural default. According to Banks, the Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania has a statutory duty to consider constitutional
claims, so that affirming the conviction and sentence on direct
appeal is an implicit rejection of Banks' constitutional claims.
This argument has its genesis in Ake v. Oklahoma,
470 U.S. 68, 105 S.Ct. 1087, 84 L.Ed.2d 53 (1985). Before addressing the
constitutional issue involved, the Supreme Court of the United
States addressed the preliminary question of whether a state
procedural bar deprived it of jurisdiction:
The Oklahoma waiver rule does not apply to
fundamental trial error. . . . Under Oklahoma law,
and as the State conceded at oral argument, federal
constitutional errors are "fundamental." . . . Thus,
the State has made application of the procedural bar
depend on an antecedent ruling on federal law, that
is, on the determination of whether federal
constitutional error has been committed. Before
applying the waiver doctrine to a constitutional
question, the state court must rule, either
explicitly or implicitly, on the merits of the
Id. at 74-75, 105 S.Ct. 1087 (citations omitted).
The Ninth Circuit has expanded on the holding of Ake. In
Beam v. Paskett, 3 F.3d 1301 (9th Cir. 1993), cert. denied sub
nom. Arave v. Beam, 511 U.S. 1060, 114 S.Ct. 1631, 128 L.Ed.2d
354 (1994), it considered a mandatory review statute from Idaho
in which the record was to be reviewed by the Idaho Supreme Court
to determine whether a death sentence was the product of
"passion, prejudice, or any other arbitrary factor." Id. at
1306 (citing Idaho Code § 19-2827). The court noted that the
State of Montana had mandatory review provisions identical to
those of Idaho in all relevant respects. Id. The Montana
Supreme Court had reviewed the provisions and held that any claim
covered by the mandatory review provisions was to be deemed
resolved against a defendant if the trial court was affirmed,
regardless of whether the claim was raised or whether the claim
was addressed in the Supreme Court's opinion. Id. Thus, if the
claim was raised on collateral review, the reviewing court could
rely on the affirmance and not review the claim further. Id.
The Ninth Circuit opined that the Idaho Supreme Court would treat
its mandatory review provision in an identical manner. Id. at
1306-1307. In light of Ake, then, review of constitutional
questions is implicit in the state's direct review, and
"application of the procedural bar depends upon an antecedent
determination of federal law and does not constitute an
independent and adequate state ground." Id. at 1307.
The Pennsylvania statute governing mandatory review by the
state Supreme Court also contains language to the effect that the
court must determine whether the death sentence was "the product
of passion, prejudice or any other arbitrary factor . . ." 42
Pa.Cons.Stat.Ann. § 9711(h)(3)(i). However, the Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania has never held that, if it affirms a conviction and
sentence under this provision, all constitutional claims should
be deemed to have been resolved against the defendant. Rather,
its mandatory review generally seems to be for a sufficiency of
the evidence. Commonwealth v. Thomas, 552 Pa. 621,
717 A.2d 468, 473 (1998), reargument denied.
More importantly, grounds for relief under the PCRA include
federal constitutional claims. See 42 Pa.Cons.Stat.Ann. §
9543(a)(2)(i) (same both before and after amendment). A reading
that all constitutional claims are deemed presented on direct
appeal would obviate the need to present such claims on
collateral review, a reading at odds with the express language of
the PCRA. See generally Commonwealth v. Albrecht, 554 Pa. 31,
720 A.2d 693, 707 (1998) (reviewing, in context of appeal from
denial of PCRA petition, claim that due process required state to
provide funds for assistance of scientific expert in the PCRA
proceedings), reargument denied. Moreover, in at least one
the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has rejected the notion that it
is responsible for detecting all errors of constitutional
magnitude on direct appeal:
As we are reversing the sentence of death, we
decline to review the ineffectiveness claims
regarding counsel's actions in the penalty phase. In
addition, we decline counsel's invitation to scour
the record for additional errors caused by counsel
and sua sponte raise said issues; the request is
inappropriate and nonsensical in that such advocacy
would be beyond the scope of our appellate review.
Commonwealth v. Paolello, 542 Pa. 47, 76 n. 12, 665 A.2d 439,
454 n. 12 (1995).
We conclude that the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania would not
hold that its statutorily mandated review in capital cases would
mean that any unresolved constitutional questions are deemed
resolved against the defendant in collateral proceedings under
the PCRA. Assuming that the Third Circuit would follow the
holding of the Ninth Circuit in Beam under similar
circumstances, cf. Bennett v. Angelone, 92 F.3d 1336, 1345 (4th
Cir.) (not deciding whether Fourth Circuit would follow Beam
because claims were denied on merits in district court), cert.
denied, 519 U.S. 1002, 117 S.Ct. 503, 136 L.Ed.2d 395 (1996), we
conclude that the underlying principle does not transfer to the
Pennsylvania mandatory review statute. Therefore, a federal
constitutional issue cannot be deemed to have been fairly
presented to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania merely because the
Supreme Court has conducted direct review in a capital case, and
the procedural bar is an independent state ground.
V. RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF RECOGNIZED RIGHTS
Banks contends that the decision of the Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania does not clearly and unambiguously rest on state law
grounds because the Supreme Court determined that none of the
exceptions to the one-year limit under § 9545(b) applies. Among
the exceptions is the following:
. . the right asserted is a constitutional right
that was recognized by the Supreme Court of the
United States or the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
after the time period provided in this section and
has been held by that court to apply retroactively.
42 Pa.Cons.Stat.Ann. § 9545(b)(1)(iii). The Supreme Court stated
in its most recent opinion in this case, "Finally, Appellant
fails to refer to any constitutional rights recognized after his
conviction became final and which were held to have retroactive
application." Banks, 726 A.2d 374 at 376.
According to Banks, this statement implicates retroactivity
analysis under Teague v. Lane, 489 U.S. 288, 109 S.Ct. 1060,
103 L.Ed.2d 334 (1989). Actually, no constitutional analysis is
implicated whatsoever. The right at issue must have been
recognized previously before the exception applies. The time of
the holding that the right is retroactive also is prior to the
filing of the petition to which the holding is said to apply.
That this is so is supported by the language of the statute: the
right was recognized and "has been held" (not is held) to be
retroactive. Also, the court which recognized the right must make
the retroactivity holding, since the exception states, "has been
held by that court". Of course, it is also true that a PCRA
petition is filed in the trial court, not the Supreme Court of
the United States or the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the
courts which must recognize the right and determine its
retroactivity, so that it is only common sense that the PCRA
court does not engage in any retroactivity analysis.
Moreover, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania conducted no
retroactivity analysis, either overt or implicit, in determining
that Banks pointed to no newly recognized, retroactive right. It
merely stated that Banks did not refer to any such right. No
retroactivity analysis is interwoven, as
Banks puts it, in such a holding. The Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania clearly and unambiguously rested its decision upon a
state procedural rule which bars consideration of the merits of
VI. FAIR PRESENTATION OF COMPETENCY CLAIM
Ground (12) of Banks' petition in this court is that the trial
court erred in requiring Banks to prove by clear and convincing
evidence that he was not competent to stand trial. Banks first
argues that this claim was presented to the state courts. Two of
the sources cited by Banks for this assertion are his motion for
a new trial and the opinion of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
on direct appeal. In moving for a new trial, Banks recited the
following as error:
While not following the Mental Health Procedures Act
in determining competency, the Court required the
Defendant to meet the burden of proof under that Act
(clear and convincing evidence) though apparently
relying on case law decisions dealing with competency
whereby the burden of proof on the Defendant should
have been by a preponderance of the evidence.
Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, Exhibit 1 at 2 ¶ 2(h)
(quoting Motion for New Trial and/or Arrest of Judgment (filed
July 1, 1983) at 3 ¶ 2(h)). Banks argues that presentation of
this issue means that the issue before this court, Ground (12),
"ha[s] been previously presented to and decided upon the merits
by the state courts." Brief of Petitioner in Response to Rule to
Show Cause at 8. In other words, the claim has been exhausted
because it was fairly presented to the state courts.
The requirement of exhaustion means that a state
prisoner may initiate a federal habeas corpus action
only after the state courts have had an opportunity
to hear the claim the petitioner seeks to vindicate
in federal court. Vasquez v. Hillery, 474 U.S. 254,
257, 106 S.Ct. 617, 620, 88 L.Ed.2d 598 (1986). The
exhaustion doctrine requires the defendant to present
the issue to any intermediate state appellate court,
if applicable, and to the state's supreme court.
Evans v. Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County,
959 F.2d 1227, 1230 (3d Cir. 1992) (citing Castille
v. Peoples, 489 U.S. 346, 109 S.Ct. 1056, 103
L.Ed.2d 380, reh'q denied, 490 U.S. 1076, 109 S.Ct.
2091, 104 L.Ed.2d 654 (1989)), cert. dismissed,
506 U.S. 1089, 113 S.Ct. 1071, 122 L.Ed.2d 498 (1993).
The issue must be "fairly presented" to the state
courts, meaning that "[b]oth the legal theory and the
facts underpinning the federal claim must have been
presented to the state courts, . . . and the same
method of legal analysis must be available to the
state court as will be employed in federal court . .
." Evans, 959 F.2d at 1231 (citing Picard v.
Connor, 404 U.S. 270, 275, 92 S.Ct. 509, 512, 30
L.Ed.2d 438 (1971); Santana v. Fenton, 685 F.2d 71,
74 (3d Cir. 1982), cert. denied, 459 U.S. 1115, 103
S.Ct. 750, 74 L.Ed.2d 968 (1983); Gibson v.
Scheidemantel, 805 F.2d 135, 138 (3d Cir. 1986)).
Carpenter v. Vaughn, 888 F. Supp. 635, 643-644 (M.D.Pa. 1994).
See also Doctor v. Walters,

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Government urged to finish the job on roads as part of Autumn Statement boost
- Third of companies view motorways and A road network as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’
- Road network viewed as having declined in last two years
- Almost two thirds of companies place investment in strategic roads as a priority
- Call for permanent Infrastructure Authority
- 40% of companies view broadband networks as poor
- 28% of companies put investment in international air connectivity as top 3 priority
- Creation of integrated transport networks continues to fail
Britain’s manufacturers are calling on the government to introduce an urgent boost to investment in the UK’s crumbling road network, as part of a package of infrastructure measures in the forthcoming Autumn Statement.
The call was made by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation on the back of a survey showing deteriorating confidence in wide areas of UK infrastructure networks, especially the road system. The survey also showed a continued failure to make significant progress towards creating integrated transport networks, whilst the UK’s digital communications networks and energy supply scored poorly.
Commenting, EEF Chief Executive, Terry Scuoler, said:
“These results highlight widespread concern that the quality of business critical infrastructure is declining rather than improving, with the deterioration of the road network of particular concern. Roads are the backbone of the economy and the glue that holds the rest of the transport network together, with four-fifths of manufacturers saying they are critical to their business operations. Similar concerns exist about our energy and digital networks.
“The message from manufacturers to the Chancellor for the remainder of this Parliament is clear, complete the job on vital roads, energy and broadband projects. As far as Industry is concerned these are far more important than redirecting planning resources to new aspirational projects.”
According to the survey, over a third of companies view the motorway and A road network as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ while almost 40% of companies view their local road network in the same way. Furthermore, roughly the same number of companies believe both the strategic, and local, road networks have got worse over the last couple of years.
As a result, over two thirds of companies would put investment in the motorway and A road network in their top three priorities (30% their top priority) and almost 40% of companies their local road network (10% their top priority).
The survey also backed EEF’s call for a permanent Infrastructure Authority with just under 60% of companies viewing the UK’s attempts at integrating different transport networks as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’, while not a single company viewed integrated networks as ‘very good’.
Increasing air capacity is also important for manufacturers with almost a third of companies placing boosting international air connectivity in their top three priorities. 97% of export-intensive companies view aviation networks as ‘critical’ or ‘important’ (over 50% ‘critical’).
Manufacturers also viewed the UK’s energy network in a poor light with over a quarter describing the network as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ with almost 15% of companies believing the situation has got worse in the last two years.
The survey also shows more needs to be done to improve the UK’s digital communications networks with 40% of companies viewing the broadband network as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’. In response, 45% of companies would have investment in the broadband network in their top three priorities (almost 15% their top one).
Businesses are increasingly reliant on digital communication networks such as broadband internet to maintain existing customer and supplier relationships such as supporting maintenance and servicing activities. Manufacturers report that the current high speed broadband programme is being rolled out at a slow pace with poor communication and a lack of clarity on when upgrades will take place. A more hands on approach is needed in the remainder of this Parliament to provide certainty on when investments will be made.
In response EEF is making the following recommendations:
- Complete the job in reforming the Highways Agency to guarantee the promised three-fold increase in road investment.
- Bring forward solutions to road projects left on the ‘too difficult’ list for too long including upgrades to the A303, A1 and improved connectivity to regional airports.
- Commit to establishing a permanent UK Infrastructure Authority as soon as possible to help identify long term infrastructure needs, improve integration between transport networks and, develop analysis in a more transparent way to better gain public trust for major infrastructure projects.
- Recognise the rapidly deteriorating state of the local road network, which has a large and rapidly increasing £12bn road maintenance backlog, and outline a more detailed plan of action to tackle the issue.
- Amend the Infrastructure Bill to establish the Airports Commission as a fixed body until an Aviation National Policy Statement is designated in the next Parliament.
- Government must commit to supporting the growing digital economy by ensuring the whole of the UK is covered by high speed broadband and effective mobile networks as soon as possible


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Happy 4th of July all. Picking up where I left off... I heard back from Mario Kroll, about the Night Watch demo. On the subject of a StarForce free demo he had this to say:
The game itself shipped on June 26, 2006. Since the demo is a subset of the game itself, the demo shipped with the same copy protection as the retail version of the game. There are no plans for us to release the demo of this title with a different copy protection means from the actual retail product.
And there you have it: StarForce stays. Looking at a couple of the download mirrors I noticed that some at least post a notice that the demo contains StarForce protection. I still have yet to play the demo. In fact I was going to give it a try this PC but, it's acting all funny since installing it (no lie) and I haven't even tried to run the game yet. If I ever get it running I let you know what I think.


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Published by Speak on October 2nd 2008
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Holiday
Buy the Book •
The New York Times bestseller!
Sparkling white snowdrifts, beautiful presents wrapped in ribbons, and multicolored lights glittering in the night through the falling snow. A Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven, the kind you see only in movies. Well, kinda. After all, a cold and wet hike from a stranded train through the middle of nowhere would not normally end with a delicious kiss from a charming stranger. And no one would think that a trip to the Waffle House through four feet of snow would lead to love with an old friend. Or that the way back to true love begins with a painfully early morning shift at Starbucks. Thanks to three of today’s bestselling teen authors—John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle—the magic of the holidays shines on these hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and breathtaking kisses.
‘Tis the season for fun Holiday reads! I meant to read Let it Snow last winter but unfortunately never got a chance. So when December approached this time around, I just knew this would be a must read!
Let it Snow is made up of three short stories by three authors – John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle. Where I have read a couple books from John Green previously, this was my first delve into the writing from the other two authors. What was a pleasant surprise to me was that the three stories were connected. I’m not sure why I didn’t realize this beforehand but it was nice to see how the stories and characters overlapped from one to another. The writing flowed well from each story. Each character had it’s own voice and if I didn’t know it, I honestly would have thought this was written by one person. The authors worked very well together.
All three stories center around a record-breaking snowstorm that hits on Christmas Eve. The Jubliee Express (Maureen Johnson) introduces us to the storm as our main character, Jubilee, sets aboard a train to her grandparents’ home as her Christmas plans suddenly fall through. The train breaks downs so Jubilee decides to set off to a Waffle House for food and shelter. She meets a boy, Stuart, who helps her and cuteness and hilarity ensues. I think of the three, this was my favorite. Maybe because I felt the most romantic connection between the two. And Stuart was a complete sweetheart. I was so sad when their story ended! I wouldn’t have minded a lot more of their story.
A Cheertastic Christmas Miracle (John Green) introduces us to a whole new set of friends who are making their way to the exact same Waffle House for reasons that, honestly, seemed a little ridiculous to me during a snowstorm, cheerleaders. I probably laughed the hardest during this one. All the stories had quite a bit of ‘way out there’ factors but this one probably took the cake in that department. It did it’s job though, it entertained me because I had no idea what would happen next.
And finally we have our conclusion, The Patron Saint of Pigs (Lauren Myracle). This is where things start to come full circle as we meet Addie who is upset over a breakup with her boyfriend who we just so happened to meet in the first story. She is desperate to reach him and get him back but she has to go through a few changes within herself first. I found that to be the overall theme in this particular story, Addie trying to change and be more selfless. But honestly, I didn’t quite get a hold on what everyone’s hang up was with her because I didn’t get to see it myself in such a short period of time so it fell a little flat for me in places. I love how it ended though!
Overall, I thought this was a fun read. The end left me smiling when all of our characters came together, full circle. Hilarity was a strong point which to me overshadowed the romance. Don’t get me wrong, there are little romances blossoming but we just scratch the surface an itty bitty bit with each. I know that was the point but I couldn’t help but want more. And while I am okay with unrealistic circumstances at times, this one seemed to be a little too out there for what I usually like in a contemp. I feel like this is a usual theme in YA Holiday reads that I’ve found. Sometimes it works for me (I absolutely loved Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares) and sometimes it doesn’t completely. I’d still recommend this read for anyone who is looking for something light and fun at this time of year, as long as you don’t mind it being a little silly.


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What’s in the course
This course is made for users who know the basics of 3D modeling in Fusion 360 and wants to practice their skill on real-life drawings and projects. The course currently contains six practice projects from 3D modeling and surfacing workspaces but more projects will be added in the course soon.
This course is for an intermediate-level user who is familiar with basic 3D and surface modeling tools of Fusion 360. The student should take this course to further enhance their 3D modling skills. The course is compatible for windows as well as Mac users.
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Table of Contents
An introduction to the course
- Simple Part Modeling (12:13)
- Making a 3D spanner (23:07)
- Making a Pipe joint (14:49)
- Making Spur Gear (20:51)
- M12 Nut and Bolt (13:44)
- Sample part with two planes (17:22)
- Making 3D Bottle (32:06)
Final notes and additional resources

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