Incorrect detection of breast cancer via a mammogram is not a new thing anymore. Google has taken years to come up with an effective way to fix these irregularities in the diagnosis of breast cancer. Google’s health division has developed an artificial intelligence feature to sort out the issue. This model can identify cancer, which is missed by the radiologists during the mammogram. The tech company has made this AI model along with its subsidiary firm Deepmind Institute, Cancer Research UK Imperial Centre and Northwestern University. This method was able to detect cancer missed by mammograms when it was tested against the scans of 25000 women in the UK and around 3000 women in the US. AI model was also able to rule out the problem of false diagnosis in healthy women.
Dominic King the head of Google’s health division in the UK has said that his team is working hard to develop the technology, which can diagnose cancer with greater precision. He has also made it clear that further approvals and clinical testing are required before this technology makes a way to the market. AI will be able to eliminate the need for double screening by the radiologists. It will be able to deliver a real-time indication of cancer in the scans if further studies on AI show a green signal to it. During the trial in the US, AI has performed better than human experts. It has delivered a 5.7 percent less false-positive diagnosis. It has also recorded 9.4 percent less false negative cancer detections.
Researchers said that AI initially detected some cancers overlooked by the radiologists. At the same time, it missed some cancers diagnosed by the radiologists. These findings show that it can also be inaccurate in some cases. Experts are trying to make it more accurate and reliable for the future. The research on this technology has been showing good results. If it is successful, AI will be able to work in sync with health professionals in the time to come. A mammogram is the most commonly used method for the diagnosis of breast cancer. However, it tends to miss one in five breast cancers. As per the data, around 50 percent of women who go through this testing in a span of 10 years in the United States get a false diagnosis of breast cancer.


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A curry house with a difference is the first in Torbay to ever make it into the the British Curry 'Oscars' final.
And for the 36-year-old owner of the Bombay Express in Torquay, it has been his dream ever since he was 13 years old to reach the star-studded final of the British Curry Awards, which former Prime Minister David Cameron tagged the 'Oscars' of the curry world.
Bombay Express owner Rehan Uddin said: "We are the first restaurant in Torbay to be nominated in the British Curry Awards for Asian Restaurant of The Year.
"I am elated. This is the big award ceremony that celebrities and even Prime Ministers attend. It's something I used to read about in the Tandoori Magazine when I was 13 and dream 'One day maybe'. It's a real milestone."
At the Bombay Express in Belgrave Road, Rahen has been on a mission to create healthy Indian cuisine - cutting out mass-produced dishes and reinventing them without dairy or heavy, onion-based sauces and pickles. It means a huge number of his customers are vegans.
And curry connoisseurs can't get enough of it - with many customers coming back three or four times a week.
This year the trailblazing award ceremony will celebrate the UK's best curry restaurants, in a ceremony in London on Monday, November 29 at Battersea Evolution.
Rehan's family opened their first Indian restaurant in Torbay 36 years ago, when he was a baby. His parents ran the Ganges Restaurant in Paignton and Taste of India in Torquay.
At aged 11 Rahen was working hard at Torquay Boys' Grammar School but also helping out at the family's other business the Gandhi Takeaway in Preston.
By 13 he started waiting in the restaurants and he was in the kitchen as a chef by the time he was taking his A-levels.
Rahen then had a career in London working for the BBC on programmes including Watchdog and Rogue Traders, but eventually he came back home.
"Working in the media in London, even at the BBC, was not as financially rewarding as running a curry house in Torquay," he said.
However, Rahen did not simply carry on his parents traditions. He said: "Dad's elements were floral carpets, velvet curtains and folded napkins.
"Mine were pushing forward into the modern age, assimilating ingredients from other cuisines that you wouldn't normally associate with Indian cooking.
"We have tourists who come in and then come back three times in a week. Also we have very loyal supporters locally.
"Our menu is all about gut health. We believe the food you put into your body directly affects your mood.
"We have completely reduced the onion content of our dishes which leave people feeling bloated and overwhelmed."
Unusual specialities include the Gunpowder Grill with a Hyderbaadi lamb Steak, gunpowder potatoes and slaw
Rehan said: "The idea is to create an overall healthy and nutritious meal."
Rehan has run the Bombay Express for 11 years but the change to more healthy dishes began four years ago when more and more people from the vegan community began requesting dairy free.
They now make up a huge 27 per cent of the Bombay Express regular eaters.
The restaurant also produces its own fresh breads and naans - again free of dairy and eggs.
"Our naans are fluffier than ever and most people don't even know that they are eating vegan recipes," he said.
Rehan is a trailblazer himself, setting up the Asian Restaurant Owners Network which has helped the industry stay ahead of the curve in the current catering staff shortages.
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Collectibles Stamps | Romania Stamps 2009 Sighisoara Historical Center - UNESCO place - Souvenir Sheet
The postage stamp issue dedicated to Sighisoara reproduces on the images of the three values: The Church on the Hill (Biserica din Deal) (the face value of Lei 1.00), the Historical Centre of the city (the face value of Lei 1.60), and The Clock Tower (the face value of Lei 6.00). The perforated souvenir sheet of the issue presents entirely, the wall of the citadel with the towers and the existing bastions within the inner constructions.
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Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said that the ministry will set up an agriculture technology taskforce which will be led by the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashraf.
Asia The purpose of the task force is to strengthen academia-industry links
He expressed these views on Saturday while chairing a meeting of deans and directors from the varsity at the Syndicate Room. The vice chancellor also briefed the meeting about the varsity’s contributions to education, science,
echnology and agriculture.
The minister maintained that access to good quality seeds was a major problem for the farming community as markets are inundated with poor quality seeds which are hampering the process of achieving results in the sector.
He said that poor quality pesticides were also one of the major hurdles towards reaching the sector’s true potential. He said that the university should devise standards for seed and pesticides and implement them across the country.
He said that food authorities in every province have their own rules and regulations. These need to be made uniform across the board. A national food policy will be mapped out with the help of food experts from the varsity.
He stated that many countries including South Korea, Malaysia and India, that gained independence around the same time, were excelling in the areas of science and technology. However, Pakistan is still unable to excel in these sectors, he lamented. ■

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Hutson v. Commissioner of Social Security
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER -- The Court has reviewed the medical evidence, the administrative hearing transcript, the ALJ's decision, and the parties' pleadings and briefs. Based on the forgoing analysis, the Court AFFIRMS the Commissioner's decision. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shon T. Erwin on 11/14/17. (mc)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA
NANCY A. BERRYHILL, Acting
Commissioner of the Social Security
Case No. CIV-16-1356-STE
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
Plaintiff brings this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 405(g) for judicial review of the
final decision of the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration denying Plaintiff’s
application for benefits under the Social Security Act. The Commissioner has answered
and filed a transcript of the administrative record (hereinafter TR. ____). The parties have
consented to jurisdiction over this matter by a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant
to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c).
The parties have briefed their positions, and the matter is now at issue. Based on
the Court’s review of the record and the issues presented, the Court AFFIRMS the
The Social Security Administration denied Plaintiff’s application initially and on
reconsideration. Following an administrative hearing, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
issued an unfavorable decision. (TR. 11-24). The Appeals Council denied Plaintiff’s
request for review. (TR. 1-6). Thus, the ALJ’s decision became the Commissioner’s final
THE ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
The ALJ followed the five-step sequential evaluation process required by agency
regulations. See Fischer-Ross v. Barnhart, 431 F.3d 729, 731 (10th Cir. 2005); 20 C.F.R.
§ 416.920. At step one, the ALJ determined that Plaintiff had not engaged in substantial
gainful activity (SGA) since December 23, 2013, the alleged amended disability onset
date. (TR. 13). At step two, the ALJ determined that Ms. Hutson had the following severe
impairments: borderline intellectual functioning; mood disorder; adult antisocial behavior;
and a history of polysubstance abuse. (TR. 13). At step three, the ALJ found that Plaintiff’s
impairments did not meet or medically equal any of the presumptively disabling
impairments listed at 20 C.F.R. Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1. (TR. 14).
The ALJ next assessed Plaintiff’s residual functional capacity (RFC) and found she
[P]erform a full range of work at all exertional levels but with the following
nonexertional limitations: no more than simple, routine, repetitive tasks
with no strict production requirements; and no more than simple workrelated decision making with few, if any, changes in the work setting; no
public contact; no more than occasional contact with co-workers and
supervisors; no joint, team, or tandem tasks; and no more than a second
grade reading and math level required.
(TR. 15-16). Then, at step four, the ALJ found that Plaintiff had no past relevant work.
(TR. 22). Finally, at step five, the ALJ presented a vocational expert (VE) with a
hypothetical question including the limitations found in Plaintiff’s RFC to determine
whether there were jobs in the national economy that Plaintiff could perform. (TR. 67-
69). The VE identified three jobs from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT). (TR.
68-69). The ALJ adopted the VE’s testimony and concluded that Ms. Hutson was not
disabled based on her ability to perform the identified jobs. (TR. 22-23).
On appeal, Plaintiff alleges the ALJ erred in: (1) failing to discuss the relevant
factors required in C.F.R. Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1, § 12.00(A), (C); (2) failing to
include functional limitations in the RFC stemming from her severe antisocial behavior;
(3) ignoring Plaintiff’s GAF score; (4) failing to consider whether Plaintiff could perform
the relevant work on a consistent basis; (5) crafting an improper question to the VE; and
(6) finding Plaintiff could perform the national jobs with a limitation to second grade
STANDARD OF REVIEW
This Court reviews the Commissioner’s final “decision to determin[e] whether the
factual findings are supported by substantial evidence in the record and whether the
correct legal standards were applied.” Wilson v. Astrue, 602 F.3d 1136, 1140 (10th Cir.
2010). “Substantial evidence is such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept
as adequate to support a conclusion.” Id. (quotation omitted).
In her “overview” paragraph, Plaintiff also suggests the RFC is “flawed” because “it is too general
in nature . . . .” (ECF No. 19:2). She also states that the ALJ “repeatedly used noncompliance and
willingness to violate the law as reasons for rejecting her claim on credibility . . . .” (ECF No.
19:2). However, Plaintiff wholly fails to support these statements with any case law or developed
arguments elsewhere in the brief and this Court will not develop claims for her. See KeyesZachary, 695 F.3d 1156, 1161 (10th Cir. 2012) (“We will consider and discuss only those
contentions that have been adequately briefed for review.”).
While the Court considers whether the ALJ followed the applicable rules of law in
weighing particular types of evidence in disability cases, it will “neither reweigh the
evidence nor substitute [its] judgment for that of the agency.” Vigil v. Colvin, 805 F.3d
1199, 1201 (10th Cir. 2015) (internal quotation marks omitted).
The ALJ’s Alleged Step Three Error
The Court first addresses Plaintiff’s allegation that the ALJ failed to “discuss” the
factors required in 20 C.F.R. Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1, § 12.00(A), (C). (ECF No.
19:9). The Court finds this argument wholly inaccurate. This regulation relates to the
findings an ALJ must make at step three, and the ALJ clearly discussed all the necessary
factors at that stage of the analysis. (TR. 14-15). Plaintiff offers no challenge to the actual
step three finding that Plaintiff’s severe impairments do not meet or equal a listed
impairment, and the Court affirms on this issue.
Ms. Hutson next challenges the ALJ’s RFC assessment, claiming that she failed to
include any limitations based on Plaintiff’s severe antisocial behavior and arguing that the
medical record shows she cannot “tolerate even occasional contact with supervisors and
coworkers.” (ECF No. 19:3, 5-6 (emphasis in original)). The Court finds no grounds for
reversal on these issues.
First, Plaintiff alleges that the ALJ failed to include any limitations related to her
antisocial behavior. (ECF No. 19:3, 6). But the ALJ clearly limited Plaintiff to “no public
contact; no more than occasional contact with co-workers and supervisors; [and] no joint,
team, or tandem tasks[.]” (TR 15-16). Two State agency psychologists reviewed the
medical record and opined that Plaintiff could perform work within these boundaries
despite her severe antisocial behavior and the ALJ gave those opinions “substantial
weight.” (TR. 20, 78-87, 91-101). Plaintiff does not challenge that weight assignment.
Moreover, Plaintiff does not explain how these restrictions fail to account for her antisocial
behavior. See Kirkpatrick v. Colvin, 663 F. App’x 646, 649 (10th Cir. 2016) (rejecting
plaintiff’s argument regarding the alleged omission of certain limitations in an RFC
because “[plaintiff] doesn’t explain how the restrictions [that were included in the RFC]
fail to account for his [limitations]”).
Second, Plaintiff claims that substantial evidence shows she cannot engage in even
occasional contact with co-workers or supervisors. (ECF No. 19:5). As evidence, Plaintiff
relies on (1) a consultative examiner who found that “‘the presence of mental illness likely
interfered with [Ms. Hutson’s] ability to adapt to competitive work environment;’” (2) a
consultative examiner who found that she would need help managing funds, vocational
rehabilitation, and anger management; and (3) a treating psychiatrist who thought she
had “extreme limitations in the ability to respond appropriately to changes in the work
setting, be aware of normal hazards, travel in unfamiliar places or use public
transportation, set realistic goals or make independent plans.” (ECF No. 19:5 (citing TR.
294, 317, 324)). How these opinions relate to Plaintiff’s alleged inability to occasionally
interact with co-workers or supervisors is a question Plaintiff does not answer. Moreover,
the ALJ discussed this evidence and largely dismissed it, giving all the opinions little to
only some weight. (TR. 16-21). Plaintiff does not challenge the ALJ’s weight assignments
and this Court will not reweigh the evidence. In sum, Plaintiff simply fails to identify any
substantial evidence that would preclude her from occasional interaction with co-workers
or supervisors.2 See Arles v. Astrue, 438 F. App’x. 735, 740 (10th Cir. 2011) (rejecting
plaintiff’s claim a limitation should have been included in his RFC because “such a
limitation has no support in the record”).
Plaintiff’s GAF Score
According to Plaintiff, a therapist assigned her a GAF score “which reflected
unemployability” and the ALJ ignored it. (ECF No. 19:5). Again, the Court finds no grounds
“The GAF is a 100–point scale divided into ten numerical ranges, which permits
clinicians to assign a single ranged score to a person’s psychological, social, and
occupational functioning.” Keyes–Zachary, 695 F.3d at 1162 n. 1. In 2010 – a full three
years before her amended alleged disability onset date – Plaintiff was given a GAF score
of 47. (TR. 292). The ALJ did not discuss that particular score, but did discuss a GAF
score of 61 that Plaintiff received in March 2013, and a GAF score of 15 that Plaintiff
received following an overdose in May 2013. (TR. 21). Ultimately, the ALJ gave the scores
little weight, noting that they are subjective, rather than objective, measures and are not
intended for forensic purposes. (TR. 21).
The Court finds no error in the ALJ’s failure to specifically discuss a GAF score
assigned three years before Plaintiff alleges that she became disabled. See, e.g., Clifton
Plaintiff testified to such behavior, but the ALJ found her to be less than credible. (TR. 14, 1620). Plaintiff does not challenge the credibility findings.
v. Chater, 79 F.3d 1007, 1009-10 (10th Cir. 1996) (“The record must demonstrate that
the ALJ considered all of the evidence, but an ALJ is not required to discuss every piece
of evidence.”). Further, while Plaintiff clearly believes her GAF score reflected an inability
to work, “the [Social Security Administration] does not consider GAF scores to ‘have a
direct correlation to the severity requirements in [the] mental disorders listings,’” and the
“‘Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has discontinued its use because
of ‘its conceptual lack of clarity . . . and questionable psychometrics in routine practice.’”
Rose v. Colvin, 634 F. App’x. 632, 636 (10th Cir. 2015) (citations omitted); see also Butler
v. Astrue, 412 F. App’x 144, 147 (10th Cir. 2011) (noting GAF scores that are not linked
to any work-related limitations are not particularly helpful and cannot alone determine
disability). So, the Court rejects any argument suggesting reversal on the issue.
Plaintiff’s Ability to Sustain Work
Plaintiff next describes herself as “violent” and complains that the ALJ failed to
consider whether she would be able to sustain work for eight hours a day, five days a
week, or hold a job for a significant time without decompensating. (ECF No. 19:6-7, 9).
However, aside from claiming the “earning records reflect Ms. Huston never approach[ed]
SGA levels,” (ECF No. 19:7), Plaintiff relies exclusively on her own testimony to show she
is incapable of working eight-hours a day and maintaining employment. (ECF No. 19:45). But the ALJ found Plaintiff lacked credibility, (TR. 14, 16-20), and Plaintiff does not
challenge that assessment. Further, the ALJ’s finding that Plaintiff could maintain a work
schedule and long-term employment is implicit in the RFC assessment. See SSR 96-8p,
1996 WL 374184, at *1 (noting the RFC “is an assessment of an individual’s ability to do
sustained work-related physical and mental activities in a work setting on a regular and
continuing basis. A ‘regular and continuing basis’ means 8 hours a day, for 5 days a week,
or an equivalent work schedule.”). Accordingly, the Court affirms on this ground.
The Hypothetical Question to the VE
Relying on her previous arguments, Plaintiff alleges that because the RFC did not
contain the proper limitations, the hypothetical question to the VE was fundamentally
flawed. (ECF No. 19:6). She further argues that the ALJ failed to “relate with specificity”
the Plaintiff’s “specific impairments” and “failed to utilize all of the Plaintiff’s impairments.”
(ECF No. 19:9). In particular, Plaintiff complains about the terms “simple” and “routine”
in the hypothetical question. (ECF No. 19:10). Again, the Court finds no grounds for
Plaintiff is correct that before a VE’s testimony can constitute substantial evidence,
the hypothetical question posed to the expert must precisely relate a claimant’s
impairments. See Bainbridge v. Colvin, 618 F. App’x 384, 391 (10th Cir. 2015). But that
question “must contain ‘only those impairments borne out by the evidentiary record.’” Id.
(citation and internal ellipsis omitted)). Here, the ALJ asked the VE whether jobs would
be available for a claimant who could perform “no more than simple, routine, repetitive
tasks with no strict production requirements, no more than simple work-related decision
making with few, if any, changes in the work setting” and who needed “no public contact
and no more than occasional contact with coworkers and supervisors.” (TR. 67). The
question also reflected that the claimant could perform “no joint team or tandem tasks
and no more than a second grade reading and math level required.” (TR. 69). These
questions included all the limitations in Plaintiff’s RFC, and the Court has already rejected
Plaintiff’s related challenges to the RFC assessment. Finally, Plaintiff fails to explain why
the hypothetical question’s reference to simple and routine work did not adequately
address her limitations and the Court finds no error on this point. See Richards v. Colvin,
640 F. App’x 786, 790 (10th Cir. 2016); see also Rivera v. Colvin, 629 F. App’x 842, 846
(10th Cir. 2015) (“[The ALJ] found that Rivera could understand, remember, and carry
out simple instructions, and that she could occasionally interact with supervisors and
coworkers, but should have no contact with the public. The ALJ included all of these
limitations in his hypothetical questions to the VE. The VE’s answer was therefore
sufficient to support the ALJ’s disability decision.”).
The Reading Requirements of the Step Five Jobs
Finally, Plaintiff alleges that the ALJ erred in finding Plaintiff can perform the jobs
of janitor (DOT 381.687-018), warehouse worker (DOT 922.687-058), and bottling line
attendant (DOT 920.687-042) because the jobs “all require much more than a second
grade reading and math level.” (ECF No. 19:11-12). Plaintiff cites no case law to support
her conclusion, instead relying on her attorney’s assertion that he could not have
performed such jobs “by the fourth grade and that was making straight A’s . . . .” (ECF
To perform the janitor job, Plaintiff would need to have:
Level 2 – READING: Passive vocabulary of 5,000-6,000 words. Read at rate
of 190-215 words per minute. Read adventure stories and comic books,
looking up unfamiliar words in dictionary for meaning, spelling, and
pronunciation. Read instructions for assembling model cars and airplanes.
Level 1 – Add and subtract two-digit numbers. Multiply and divide 10’s and
100’s by 2, 3, 4, 5. Perform the four basic arithmetic operations with coins
as part of a dollar. Perform operations with units such as cup, pint, and
quart; inch, foot, and yard; and ounce and pound.
DOT 381.687-018 (Cleaner, Industrial). For the jobs of warehouse worker and bottling
line attendant, Plaintiff would need the same math abilities but would need only:
Level 1 - READING: Recognize meaning of 2,500 (two- or three-syllable)
words. Read at rate of 95-120 words per minute. Compare similarities and
differences between words and between series of numbers.
DOT 922.687-058 (Laborer, Stores); DOT 920.687-042 (Bottling-Line Attendant).
The VE testified that these three jobs required only a second grade reading ability,
(TR. 69), and aside from an anecdotal story about his own fourth grade experiences,
Plaintiff’s attorney offers no conflicting evidence or case law. Accordingly, the Court
affirms on this issue.
The Court has reviewed the medical evidence, the administrative hearing
transcript, the ALJ’s decision, and the parties’ pleadings and briefs. Based on the forgoing
analysis, the Court AFFIRMS the Commissioner’s decision.
ENTERED on November 14, 2017.
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Michigan’s 89-year-old ban on ticket scalping is one step closer to being repealed.
Senate Bills 384 and 385 would legalize individual reselling of event tickets and instead ban specific types of price gouging practices, such as using bots and deceptive domain names to get around ticket limits and artificially hike the cost of attending live events like games and concerts.
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text: I have written a book that explains why we use vaccines to prevent disease. I have also written a book about mental illnesses: what they are and how they are classified, diagnosed, and treated. So I am well prepared to answer a common question: are the antivaccine zealots out of their minds? The answer is “sometimes”; that determination must be made on a case-by-case basis. Vaccination has long been the mainstay of public health efforts. Being vehemently opposed to the mainstay of public health efforts is not, per se, a mental illness. But neither is it a sign of good mental health, especially not in an educated person. In fact, people who go to great lengths in their antivaccine advocacy are more likely than the average person to have a particular kind of mental illness: a personality disorder.


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Something that has become very popular over the years is to place bets on football in all its forms. Today, you can play almost anything. Before each match, you will find different odds, regardless of whether you want to bet on one of the teams winning the match or how many corners there will be. You can even in the bigger leagues bet on how many finishes a player will have during a match, how many offside there will be and much more. Today, betting in the category for football is by far the largest on the market and you will find the sport at all betting companies with many markets.
Different types of football betting games
When you want to play football, there are many different choices when you want to place your bet, which of course there are for other sports with. Some of the different types of games when you want to bet on football are single, combination, system and more.A single game is just as it sounds, a game in a match. When playing online, singles games are usually the most profitable. Here you play in a match and if you have done your analyzes correctly, you will hopefully get the right results and a win with you. In addition, you need to understand some sports betting tips to make your chances bigger.
One form of play that is more popular among “hobby players” is combination games. This means that you combine several different matches on one and the same betting slip, which means that the odds on the slip are all the higher. In other words, you can bet a smaller amount and still win a lot, but with a clearly greater risk than if you play a single.System gambling is another fun form of betting. This is similar to a combination game, but you may miss one of your matches. For example, if you play a combination of four matches and choose system games, this means that you have four triples instead of a quadruple.
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The two leaders are expected to build on proposals, agreed at a December EU summit in Brussels, for a new treaty to forge closer fiscal integration as Europe battles to stem a sovereign debt crisis.
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Think you’d enjoy watching a burlesque show while cosplaying as your favourite comic book character? How about taking in the sights and sounds of a comic convention with an alcoholic beverage in hand?
If so, there’s a new event debuting in Calgary that might be for you.
On Saturday, Not Safe for Con (NSFCon) makes its local debut at the Grey Eagle Casino, featuring all the usual exhibits and artists seen at comic expos but with an adult twist.
“It’s different from your regular Calgary comic expo, in that it’s designed specifically for adults,” said Arabella Allure, stage manager for NSFCon.
“In all-ages events, there’s a bit of a restriction on the adult content that can be shared and appreciated, but we don’t have that restriction.”
Allure said attendees will have the chance to see various performances of the adult variety, including improvisation, live music and burlesque.
With Alberta leaning a little to the conservative side, Allure said a lot of their content — such as burlesque shows and “slightly more raunchy” comedy — isn’t appropriate for younger audiences.
“It’s basically providing a convention space where all this mature content can be shared with all the like-minded people,” said Allure.
There’s been plenty of chatter on social media since the event was announced. The program features local performers, bands and special guests, including actor Paul Anthony.
Anthony has numerous film and television credits to his name, including appearances on such TV hits as iZombie, The Returned, and The Flash. Anthony will be performing a live show, sharing behind-the-scenes stories and funny experiences.
Also performing will be a popular act based out of Los Angeles called The Black Version, during which the audience chooses a popular movie title and the African American cast improvises “the black version” of that film. The show started at L.A.’s famous Groundlings Theatre in 2010.
Kayla Auchstaetter, 26, is travelling to Calgary from Edmonton to discover what NSFCon is all about. She’s most looking forward to seeing something different from the typical comic expos.
“As much as I love going to the Calgary Expo or the Edmonton Expo, the idea that this was going to be different caught my attention,” said Auchstaetter.
“There will be a lot of artwork and exhibits on display that wouldn’t be at a normal expo.”
One of the performances Auchstaetter is most looking forwards to is a Dungeons and Dragons improv.
“The more we talked about it, the more interested we became,” said Auchstaetter.
Tickets are limited and can be purchased online, or through Ticketmaster.


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When you look towards the horizon you are looking through a much greater thickness of air. The air does absorb some light. Dense air near surface absorbs more, and if you look towards the horizon you are looking thought a great distance of dense air.
It is not "pollution" per se, though atmospheric aerosols and smoke can exacerbate the effect. Water vapour also absorbs light, and of course any haze or mist will absorb more.
If there are wildfires, dust or air pollution, the "extinction" of stars will be greater. Smoke can travel very long distances (I've known smoke from wildfires in Spain to have a very noticeable effect in the UK). In deserts, there can be windblown dust that has a similar effect. However, even with pristine air, the extinction of stars near the horizon will still occur.

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Johannesburg — South Africa produces several exceptional short-distance road runners despite its reputation as an ultramarathon running expert.
Gerda Steyn, the holder of the Comrades Marathon up-run record, is not only the holder of South Africa’s greatest marathon time, but she is also an excellent 10km runner.
On Saturday’s Run Your City Joburg 10k race, however, the men’s category will demonstrate the great skill that exists.
The final race of the popular series, Heritage Race, promises to be exciting despite the challenging course. How could a race including Melikhaya Frans, Elroy Gelant, Precious Mashele, Andries Sesedi, Mbuleli Mathanga, Collen Mulaudzi, Thabang Mosiakwa, and Kabelo Melamu not be exciting?
On Saturday, the asphalt on the M1 and M2 roads of Johannesburg will be in for a beating, since all of these names will be recognized to the discerning runner.
Speaking at the pre-race press conference on Thursday, SA 10km Cross Country champion Mathanga — the fastest man in the field with a time of 28:03 at the Run Your City Durban 10k in July — believes he has the upper hand over his opponents after winning the same distance at the SA Cross Country Championships last weekend.
“I am confident for race day,” Mathanga stated. “I hurt my ankle approximately 7 kilometers into the race (Run Your City Durban 10k) and almost missed breaking 28 minutes. Therefore, I anticipate a competitive race on Saturday.”
But Olympic athlete Mashele would not let him to have his way, not after his comfortable victory at the Gun Run 10km in 28:35.
“I desire to win. “I am back after suffering several injuries in 2022, but I am back,” Mashele added.
The duo is fully aware that national 5 000m record holder Gelant and national record holder Frans are no slouches and will be present to ask questions.
The same will be true for 21-year-old Sesedi, the South African 10km champion after his debut victory in August. Seoposengwe will also seek to demonstrate that he was deserving of his runner-up finish at the South African 10 kilometer championships.
Mogwai demonstrates that he is learning a great deal from the famous Stephen Mokoka through his recent third-place finish at the Gun Run. He will also be aiming to place highly on Saturday. Alongside him will be another Mulaudzi athlete trained by Michael “Sponge” Seme.
This 10km race is certain to be an exciting one.
And the same can be said for the women’s race, where Steyn will want to continue honing her speed in preparation for her November participation in the New York City Marathon. She ran the half-marathon in 74 minutes at the Gun Run, which was a successful race.
There are six women in the competition who have run a sub-33 minute 10K, which bodes well for an exciting race, with Lesotho’s Neheng Thala’s 32:06 run in the Run Your City Cape Town 10K being the fastest.
As the national 10km champion, Glenrose Xaba should be difficult to defeat, although in-form Lebo Phalula, Kesa Molotsane, and the rapidly improving Cacisile Sosibo will make for an exciting race.

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With a Slaine-inspired cover from Simon Davis, the latest 2000AD wraps up every story ahead of the awesome 2000AD Prog 2061 with its special Starlord story. There’s a sting in the tale of “Judge Dredd” this issue, which leads directly into a story that is positively dripping with fingernails across a blackboard set up nextContinue reading In Review: 2000AD Prog 2060
Details of this year’s 100-page special Christmas issue of 2000AD, have been announced – and if you pre-order now from the 2000AD web shop, the first 200 orders will also get an exclusive Starlord Trooper print by Henry Flint. The Special Prog 2061 rounds out its fortieth anniversary year with a beast of an issue,Continue reading 2000AD Prog 2061, 2017 Christmas Special story line-up revealed, Starlord secrets exposed!
Featuring cracking cover art by Tiernen Trevallion, who also delivers another terrific episode of “Absalom” scripted by Gordon Rennie, 2000AD Prog 2059 is on sale in all good newsagents and comic shops tomorrow. Fronted by an all-action Dredd episode from Michael Carroll and PJ Holden that sees the lawman facing off deadly killers and theContinue reading Sneak Peek: 2000AD 2059 and Signing News!
Comic creators Eddie Robson and Rachael Smith will be talking about their comics work at a free “Lancaster Words” Graphic Novels Panel on Saturday 8th July 2017 in Lancaster, an event chaired by comics editor John Freeman. The free event has been organised by Lancaster University‘s Department of English Literature and Creative Writing. Eddie Robson isContinue reading Eddie Robson and Rachael Smith share free Graphic Novels Panel billing for “Lancaster Words”
Out: Wednesday 14th December 2016 Publisher: Rebellion This Christmas issue was previewed by John Freeman last week in his article here and the advert for the 40th Anniversary bash has been highlighted by John in the anniversary article. DANGER: SPOILERS MAY FOLLOW! The Review: I can’t believe it has been a year since I wasContinue reading In Review: 2000AD Prog 2011


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United Community Bank is a local community bank servicing Southern Louisiana.
United Community Bank is located at the address 12328 Highway 44 in Gonzales, Louisiana 70737. They can be contacted via phone at (225) 644-2265 for pricing, hours and directions. United Community Bank specializes in Mobile Homes, Lots, Homes.
United Community Bank has an annual sales volume of 501K - 999,999. .For more information contact Robert Schexnayder, Vice President
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Francine Rivers does an amazing job bringing the characters to life and gripping your heart. They go through real life circumstances; hurt, loss, despair, fear, love, tragedy, faith and joy. This is not a feel good novel about how Christians go through life with no trial or tribulations, it depicts REAL life through four generations of women.
As I think back to the story, I realize how much I need to trust Him more and me less, that I need to exhibit more faith in the God who lights my path, and not use a flashlight when the Son is shining so brightly.
There were times during the novel that I thought "Don't say it, don't do it! That is not a good idea". I had to laugh thinking this must be what God says every minute of every day when we say or do things without reflecting on His desires for us. We must drive Him crazy! I know I sure do.
He is who sustains us. Our faith in Him is allows us to walk the streets of this wretched earth to love, be loved and share His love. I think of all the books out there that tell us what our purpose is, when in one short sentence it is our purpose to love, to have faith in Jesus Christ and to share those two things with others.
Take time and read these two books. I pray that you will enjoy them as much I did and that they will place the desire for a legacy of love and faith in Jesus Christ deep into your heart and soul.
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Jill Duggar has turned up her style and it is being noticed. Jinger Duggar was once dubbed the most fashionable one in the Counting On bunch, but it looks like her older sister has been taking notes.
The last few months have been revealing where Jill Duggar is concerned. She has not only updated her fashion sense, but she also decided to upgrade her physical appearance.
Just a few days ago, Jill revealed she cut 14 inches off her hair. That was a big deal because she has always kept her hair long, never cutting more than four to six inches off at any given time.
Jinger Duggar has always been a bit edgier than her siblings.
Once she moved to Texas following her marriage to Jeremy Vuolo, she upgraded her style as well. Jinger debuted her blonder hair on the most recent season of Counting On. From wearing jeans and leggings to an updated physical appearance, Jinger has dominated the headlines for months with her choices.
Now, it looks like Jill Duggar has decided to take a play out of Jinger Duggar’s playbook. She has always had a bit of an edge, especially with a nose piercing. Now, Jill is wearing pants and more modern clothing. Modeling for 3130, the company her cousin Amy Duggar King owns has shown a different side of the reality star.
With her roughly shoulder-length hair, Jill Duggar is looking more modern than ever. She has slowly broken away from her parents, causing speculation that she may even be feuding with them. Derick Dillard has caused several ripples with his tweets and comments, but Jill remains by her husband’s side.
As Jill Duggar follows in Jinger Duggar’s footsteps, fans are wondering if the other girls will follow suit or if Jessa and Joy-Anna Duggar will continue to live the life they were brought up living.

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Watch Live PBA Governors’ Cup – Petron vs. Air 21, Alaska vs. Rain or Shine, Meralco vs. Talk n Text, Barako Bull vs. Ginebra: Schedule & Live Streaming
By Lou Ramon Aguila | August 28, 2013 10:28 AM EST
Games on Wednesday (Aug 28, 2013)
PBA will kick off this week's action with a feisty battle between Petron Blaze Boosters and Air 21 Express. The Blazers opened their Governors Cup campaign with 2-1 slate while the Air 21 Express recent suffered their second setback in three games at the hands of the Barako Bull on Sunday.
In the main event on Tuesday, Alaska Aces will try to bounce back from a 91-88 loss to Global Port Batang Pier as they take on Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. Alaska will be parading their formidable core of Sonny Thoss, J.V Casio and MVP frontrunner Calvin Abueva against the Elasto Painters led by Gilas standout Gabe Norwood and Jeff Chan. The Painters won two of their first three games this conference.
Games on Friday (Aug 30, 2013)
Sister teams Meralco Bolts and Talk n Text Texters are both coming off losses, making Friday's clash a must-watch for PBA Fans. The Bolts are reportedly in the verge of trading Mac Cardona for Air 21 point guard Mike Cortez, but Reynel Hugnatan and Cliff Hodge keep the Bolts a tough team to play with. The Texters are expected to have their Gilas players of Jason Castro, Jimmy Alapag, Larry Fonacier, and Ranidel De Ocampo back in fold.
Meralco Bolts vs. Talk n Text Texters (5:30 pm) - Streaming Link 1/ Link 2
Barako Bull Energy is having their best start in recent memory, thanks to their diminutive but crafty point guard Eman Monfort. After exploding for career-high 22 points against the Meralco Bolts, Monfort came through with clutch shots in a win against Air 21 last Sunday. Monfort is expected to get the attention of the Barangay Ginebra, who witnessed a high-scoring night from L.A Tenorio. Tenorio dropped 34 points and 7 assists in a 98-85 win over Meralco.
Barako Bull Energy vs. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (7:30 pm) - Streaming Link 1/ Link 2
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Built for Jazz
Built for Jazz
The SFJAZZ Center is the first concert hall of its type in the United States: a freestanding performance venue with flexible seating and staging for artists of every stature, built specifically for jazz music and audiences alike.
Designed by award-winning architect Mark Cavagnero and located in San Francisco’s vibrant cultural corridor, the SFJAZZ Center comprises 35,000 square feet in a transparent, LEED Certified structure. Key features include:
- State-of-the-art auditorium, adjustable from 350 to 700 seats
- 80-seat multi-purpose ensemble room
- Rehearsal spaces & digital learning lab
- Café at sidewalk level
- Ground floor lobby, retail shop and box office
- SFJAZZ administrative offices
Built For Education, Culture, and Community
Located at 201 Franklin Street in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley, the SFJAZZ Center will be a hub of culture, community and commerce for locals and tourists alike. Moreover, it is within easy walking distance of Civic Center Station (home to MUNI and BART trains) and served by local bus routes for low-impact transit.
Why Jazz is Important
Jazz is America's great contribution to the arts. It is thrilling, exhilarating and thought-provoking music that stirs emotions of all kinds, in the mind and in the heart and in the soul. Its influence extends worldwide, touching and enriching all related forms of music. It is a vibrant art form that deserves a special place in our culture.
SFJAZZ has been presenting the finest jazz musicians in the world for nearly 30 years. It has also presented the finest musicians from around the world who have been influenced by jazz. San Francisco has been a great city for these kinds of music always. It seems fitting that this organization should build this special place in this city.
We've launched the World is Listening campaign to make the SFJAZZ Center a reality. Led by an anonymous gift of $20 million, the largest ever given to a jazz institution, the campaign will raise $54 million towards construction of this facility, plus $10 million to expand the SFJAZZ Endowment and provide a permanent source of operating income.
All together, the World is Listening campaign will enable us to grow strategically, creating new infrastructure, programming and financial viability for long-term success. All while cultivating audiences and fostering future generations of jazz musicians.

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Bella Hadid donned a Versace gown for the 2018 Met Gala.
Queen Rania in Valentino in 2016.
Priyanka Chopra in a Ralph Lauren burgundy velvet dress in 2018.
Amal Clooney in Richard Quinn in 2018.
Bella Hadid in Chrome Hearts in 2018
Iman in Harris Reed in 2021.
In 2019, Deepika Padukone wore a metallic Zac Posen gown.
Isha Ambani and Prabal Gurung at the 2019 Met Gala.
Natasha Poonawalla at the 2022 Met Gala in a sari designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
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Cindy Crawford's original Pepsi commercial may go down as one of the most iconic ads of all time. So it was kind of a Big Deal when we found out she was recreating the ad for the 2018 Super Bowl. Overnight, the new commercial aired, proving once again that Cindy Crawford hasn't aged a day in more than 20 years.
In the new ad, Cindy only features for a few seconds, joining her son, Presley Gerber, in a recreation of the original advert (phone booth, desert, the 'throw your hair back and smash a can of Pepsi' pose).
Naturally, the whole thing is immediately iconic (you can watch it in full above).
To celebrate the occasion, Cindy shared some of her favourite Pepsi ads from the last two decades via Instagram, ahead of the big reveal this morning.
Essentially: Further proof that nobody makes drinking Pepsi look as cool as Cindy Crawford does.


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On January 26, 2014 the UN Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, in charge of granting NGOs UN-accreditation, elected Iran as its vice-chair. UN accreditation or "consultative status" provides NGOs with real benefits, such as attending international conferences and events, making written and oral statements, organizing side events, entering UN premises, and having opportunities to network and lobby.
However, the very UN NGO body that accredits NGOs now includes numerous countries infamous for NGO harassment and intimidation such as China, Cuba, Iran, Mauritania, Russia, Pakistan, Sudan and Venezuela. In the past, the worst abusers like China and Sudan have frequently managed to derail many applications of western NGOs.
This is how the new vice chair Iran treats non-governmental organizations at home, according to the State's Department most recent report on human rights in Iran:
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IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said in Jakarta, Indonesia, on January 23, 2015: "As far as Iran is concerned, the Agency is able to verify the non-diversion of nuclear material declared to us by Iran under its Safeguards Agreement. But we are not in a position to provide credible assurance about the absence of undeclared nuclear material and activities in Iran, and therefore to conclude that all nuclear material in Iran is in peaceful activities."

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- Aug 4, 2021
A fierce cold snap is bearing down on homeless people in Brazil, and authorities, activists and religious leaders are doing what they can to limit suffering on the streets.
A total of 47 residents at a homeless shelter in Northern California have tested positive for the delta variant of the coronavirus, officials said.
As protests in Italy increase among the sectors hardest-hit by enduring coronavirus lockdowns, one Italian charity has expanded its services to Rome’s homeless population, which is expected to rise in the near future if pandemic-related closures aren’t resolved soon.
Father Júlio Lancellotti’s photo went viral last week as he joined city government workers to tear down devices to keep homeless people from lying down under two bridges in São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city and financial hub.
Giving some money or a blanket or a sandwich to a homeless person is a good and laudable thing, but a Christian who considers the beggar a brother or sister will do more, said Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia of Turin.
Roberto Molinari was a cheerful man from Verona, a big fan of the Italian soccer team AS Roma, and was used to sharing a meal with one the cardinals closest to Pope Francis.
Ailing Pope Francis, who this week is making limited public appearances due to persistent pain, has drawn attention to the plight of homeless people in winter, including a Nigerian man who froze to death near the Vatican.
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There are long-lasting and far-ranging impacts that can touch every person in an addict’s life, no matter how tangential that person seems to be. People at work, friends who are not terribly close, church family and others who might not seem to be in the direct path of the addict’s addiction are all impacted by their behaviors and actions.
One of the easiest and most beneficial ways to lead an addict toward recovery from alcohol and drug addiction is to remove the addict from their everyday environment. This is a tactic that offers a few immediate impacts. First, the addict is able to be removed from the people and events which may have made addiction behavior look appealing in the first place. A different circle of people, along with a new environment to see every day, can bring a different outlook and change the varied internal images and thoughts carried in the addict’s head.
There is also a change in the pressure level that an addict experiences when they are removed from the world they know, and placed into a safe, stable and sober living environment. Their only purpose is to gain understanding of self, and to know that there is a better life that is achievable with focused effort and a new set of skills. This differs greatly from the day-to-day lives that most addicts face, which can be full of pressures and service of others.
Being cared for and safe at an inpatient rehab facility where they are valued as people is something that many addicts find deeply reassuring and useful, in terms of pursuing recovery. The medical, mental health and paraprofessional staff at the recovery facility that is selected can make a big difference in the behaviors and skills the patient gains during treatment.
If the patient is relaxed and receptive to the idea of recovery and to the recovery philosophy that the facility espouses, there is every opportunity to develop a lifelong skillset that will help create a sober and happy foundation for a fulfilling life. Learning to live a drug free life is not easy; however, with the right tools, it can feel like a great and honest chance for growth, rather than a forced march.
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Our Grand Canyon Sunset Helicopter Tour with Dinner was wonderful. Food was great, our pilot, Mike was knowledgeable of the area and history, and very easy to communicate with. Great experience. Although our visibility was a bit limited due to the weather, our view of the valley and canyons was beautiful.
great tour, vip pick up. food/diner is oké.
Fabulous ,the sunset over Lake Meade was an unexpected delight
We can't really put into words how breathtaking this experience was. Being so close to the Grand Canyon was touching and so inspiring, so many stories told during the tour by our pilot Cole. And when you finally land, walk around - amazing and inspiring. Strongly recommended - and excellent food too -
We had a fabulous time it was our 40th anniversary. Mike love was our pilot he was excellent and played great music. The food was good and the staff is very welcoming. The view is breathtaking thank you for making our evening a life time memory.
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I just want to thank Viator for everything. It was our 10th anniversary, and i wanted to do something special for my wife. And this trip was all that and more. The pilot, Art, was fantastic. Matt our driver was vey professional. The beauty of the surroundings, the seclusion of the dinner location, and the ride into the sunset on the return trip made for a breathtaking trip. We can't thank you enough.
The most amazing thing we have ever done!!!! The guide we had is what made this ride awesome!!! He was great..beautiful and amazing ride through the Grand Canyon...
Words can and #39;t explain how amazing the tour was. I would highly recommend it to any one even considering it. Plus I got engaged to the girl of my dreams while on the tour!!!
Fantastic experience !!!! Our pilot was Mike Love who was excellent in every way , great commentary and made you feel relaxed from the moment you boarded . Food was great and the views spectacular,
Would recommend this trip 100 !!!
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In Hawley v. Gray Bros., etc., Co. (1900) 127 Cal. 560, at page 561, 60 P. 437, it was stated: "The entry of judgment against the sureties upon an appeal bond is not a special proceeding within the definition of section 23, Code Civ. Proc., but is a part of the procedure in the original action * * * and is in sequence of the judgment rendered therein."Summary of this case from Charles F. Harper Co. v. De Witt Mortgage & Realty Co.
S.F. No. 1225.
February 15, 1900.
APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco. James M. Troutt, Judge.
The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
Fisher Ames, for Appellants.
Olney Olney, for Respondent.
The respondent recovered a money judgment against the Gray Brothers Artificial Stone Paving Company, from which the defendant therein appealed to the supreme court, and the appellants herein, as sureties for said appellant, executed an undertaking on appeal sufficient in form and amount to stay the enforcement of the judgment. The judgment appealed from was affirmed, and a remittitur from this court was filed in the superior court June 7, 1897. Upon the same day, that court, upon motion of the plaintiff, entered judgment against the sureties upon their undertaking. From this judgment the sureties appealed, and, upon the confession of the respondent therein that the judgment appealed from was prematurely entered, this court reversed the judgment and remanded the cause. Thereafter the superior court, upon the motion of the plaintiff, ordered judgment to be entered against the appellants herein — the sureties on the original appeal — and from the judgment thus entered they have appealed.
The entry of judgment against the sureties upon an appeal bond is not a special proceeding within the definition of section 23 of the Code of Civil Procedure, but is a part of the procedure in the original action authorized by section 942 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and is in sequence of the judgment rendered therein against appellant. Under the provision of this section the sureties stipulate that upon the affirmance of the judgment appealed from, if the appellant does not pay the same "within thirty days after the filing of the remittitur," judgment may be entered against them for the amount of said judgment, with the interest that may then be due thereon. They thus make themselves parties to the original action and the proceedings against them are all taken in that action.
By the terms of their undertaking the appellants herein did not become liable to the plaintiff until the expiration of thirty days after the remittitur upon the affirmance of the judgment had been filed in the superior court. That court was not authorized, therefore, to render judgment against them upon the same day that the remittitur was filed, and the judgment thus entered was properly reversed. The reversal of that judgment had the effect to annul the action of the superior court and to leave the parties in the same position that they held before it was rendered. Such reversal did not affect the obligation of the sureties upon their undertaking, but their liability thereon was the same as if no judgment had been rendered against them. The plaintiff was still entitled to enforce this liability, and the court was authorized to render judgment therefor against them.
The judgment appealed from is regular in form, and upon its face purports to have been rendered upon the liability incurred by the appellants upon their undertaking in the former appeal. Instead of being impaired by the rendition of the former judgment, it would, if necessary, be presumed that the former judgment was vacated at the request of the appellants. (Paige v. Roeding, 96 Cal. 388; Von Schmidt v. Von Schmidt, 104 Cal. 547.)
The judgment is affirmed.
Garoutte, J., and Van Dyke, J., concurred.


Although BMW and some other car manufacturers actually use the engine start-stop fuel saving technology for years, the French car maker still humbly calls its Peugeot 308 Stop & Start a demonstrator vehicle.
Although initially supposed to be revealed during the Frankfurt motor show next year, the upcoming Peugeot 308 CC coupe convertible received such an enormous wave of enthusiasm among European drivers that the company apparently changed its mind and decided to officially present the car the this year’s Paris Motor Show in September.
In the time of looming gas prices and blah-blah-blah, consumers turn away from big SUVs and to smaller cars to zip around town.
Peugeot is readying to bring to market its 2008 Peugeot 207 Le Mans special edition vehicle.
Right after presenting a tuned version of the Peugeot 407SW station wagon, German tuner Irmscher reveals its new appearance kit for the Peugeot 4007 — a rebadged version of the 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV.


So let us find out what causes a spark plug to blow out and how to fix it to prevent harm to your engine.
It blows apart whenever the spark plug is fitted too firmly or not securely sufficient to the engine plug. Consequently, the spark plug physically malfunctions and can no longer effectively transfer electrical energy from the tip to the cylinder block.
This is an extremely risky situation since it can occur while you’re riding and result in a wide range of engine issues. Thankfully, spark plug repair is reasonably simple and affordable. Nevertheless, if your ignition blows out, you could have to pay extra costs that drive up the overall cost and length of the restoration project.
Spark Plug Blow Out Symptoms
This is another instance where you really don’t need to worry about performing any diagnosis, despite the fact that some instructions include a tonne of indications of a blown spark plug.
This is due to your vehicle’s noise when a spark plug explodes within the engine block.
Creaking or thumping noises from the engine may indicate that the spark plugs must be changed.
Everyone nearby the car at the time may realize since it is loud and very obvious. In addition, if the vehicle would even start to operate, it would sound terrible. And it only applies to one damaged spark plug.
It’s rather simple to identify the issue because the spark plug is hanging by a cable when you open the bonnet.
Also, the majority of modern vehicles feature an initial advantage that alerts you to any engine problems. For instance, if the engine indicator light flashes or glows, the engine may be having problems.
As soon as you notice the signals alerting you, you must move quickly to get the problem fixed before it’s too late and the vehicle sustains irreparable harm. We suggest that you keep a lookout for lights like this one since they may signal spark plug issues.
What Happens with a Blown Spark Plug?
A Misfiring Powerplant
A vehicle’s power may easily be seen increasing and decreasing. You should get your car checked if this is the situation. Usually, misfires are caused by insufficient spark plugs in the space.
A malfunctioned motor will damage the catalyst converter and spray fuel over the exterior. Intense smells might serve as indicators of possible harm.
Excessive Gas Usage
The engine begins to destress itself in an attempt to continue running whenever a spark plug burns out. You’ll notice that your automobile is using more gasoline than before as a result of the gasoline consumption rate being impacted.
A worn-out spark plug directly hampers the engine block, and the resulting reaction increases fuel economy. The cylinder ceases operating effectively, forcing you to replace the gasoline earlier than necessary. If you’ve experienced this, your automobile needs maintenance.
You may easily identify spark plug blowout issues by pressing the accelerator pedal. Spark plugs that have broken are clearly visible if the vehicle’s velocity is not increasing and it stutters.
Failure of the spark plug can slow down the carburetor’s responsiveness and prevent it from accelerating as quickly as it once did. If you have this issue, you ought to be aware that the plug is insufficiently powerful to spark the air-fuel mixture effectively.
What Causes a Spark Plug to Blow Out?
According to legend, spark plug failures were less common in the past since cylinder heads were typically made of cast iron, and their threading was extremely hard to remove. The cylinders in contemporary automobiles are increasingly frequently composed of aluminum alloys.
The cylinder head threads often peel when spark plugs that have been built and manufactured to be more durable are used, and they may even blow out the upper plug casing or its ceramic core.
Here are some main causes of sparkplug blow out:
Cross-threaded plugs are one of the important factors in spark blowouts. It may happen as you place a spark plug and, rather than taking it out and straightening it, you continue to twist it with a wrench after it starts to stick out of the slot. Cross threading causes the thread breakage that might make the plug not fastened. Once this occurs, a spark plug burst may occur because of the intensity of the ignition.
Installing the plug with only your finger effort will ensure a clean placement and prevent spark plug cross-threading. You may utilize an attachment on a spark plug spanner if you can’t access the connection with your finger.
A spark plug that has been put on broken holes may also cause a blowout. Worn threads won’t hold the plug firmly if the ignition force pushes out the plug.
Unstable Spark Plugs
Spark plug blowouts may also be caused by plugs that are too sloppy or that aren’t tightly fastened. It tends to slide across the holes if it is free. Whenever this occurs, the threads may eventually become fatigued and come free.
Produced with a Defect
It is quite uncommon to receive a defective plug because companies that make automotive components evaluate their goods before shipping them. Despite this, spark plug producers may still deliver subpar material.
How to Fix Spark Plug Blow Out?
You can take things into your hands and repair them yourself or send your vehicle to a car service center.
If you are going to do it yourself, specialized repair kits include everything you require for this issue.
With the help of the equipment, you may retighten the spark plug hole that has been blown out and, afterward, attaches a sleeve to accommodate the replacement spark plug.
Simply replacing the spark plug runs the danger of it popping out once more. Use the proper torque specification for the sleeve to prevent the issue from recurring.
Or else you may send the vehicle to a trusted workshop and do the work properly.
How Far Can you Drive With a Blown Out Spark Plug?
In summary, a vehicle may continue operating with a fallen spark plug, but doing so is risky. You may run as far as you need if the problem is with one spark plug. We encourage you to get the unit fixed as soon as you notice any issues so as not to put the vehicles under undue strain when driving.
How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Blown Out Spark Plug?
A vehicle with a burst spark plug may normally cost around $800 and $1,000 to repair. However, based on the vehicle, you should prepare to pay around $250 and $600 if you decide to do the operation at home and purchase the replacement part you’ll need to do the task. The cost of the necessary instrument determines the cost in this instance.
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Inslee Meets with Trump While Vowing to Fight for Marijuana
Washington Governor Jay Inslee and other governors from across the country met with President Trump this past weekend during the National Governor's Association Winter Meeting in D.C.
Inslee says they didn't get a chance to meet with Attorney General Jeff Sessions and there were no conversations about legal marijuana in Washington, but he sees his mission as clear.
"We will be diligent in protecting the public's will and the largely successful effort now to have an integrated, consumer-friendly market that instead of putting money in the criminals' pockets is helping our schools and drug education."
Marijuana is legal in eight states.


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YG Entertainment has finally released an official statement about the leaked photos of Jenny from BLACKPINK, and the company may have indirectly confirmed that the photos are legitimate.
YG Entertainment statement regarding leaked photos of Jenny from BLACKPINK
On October 3, YG Entertainment officially released a statement regarding a lingering issue related to the fact that one of the leaders posted photos of Jenny from BLACKPINK on the Internet. Their response was shared with several media outlets, including Xportnews.
In a statement, YG Entertainment said they would sue the original distributor of Jenny’s personal photos. They also said they were monitoring the situation and filed a complaint last month after gathering information.
The BLACKPINK agency also explained why they decided to remain silent on this matter in the last few months. They also asked people not to share photos of the idol.
YG Entertainment’s full statement regarding the leaked photos of Jenny from BLACKPINK is as follows:
“This is YG Entertainment.”
We have officially asked the police to investigate the original distributor of Jenny’s personal photos from BLACKPINK. We monitored the situation and filed a complaint in September after collecting information.
YG has refrained from commenting and expressing our position in the past to reduce the damage. However, we felt responsible for the fact that it was no longer possible to put up with the massive spread of rumors, criticism, personal attacks, sexual harassment and privacy violations that accompanied personal photos. Therefore, we would like to clarify that we are taking legal action to remedy the situation.
YG is taking strong legal action against posts damaging the reputation of our artists. We would like to inform you that this case has been initiated in connection with violation of the Law on Information and Communications, violation of illegal information and dissemination, as well as obscene use of communications.
We will take all possible legal action without any leniency to prevent further damage in the future. The photos that were distributed on the Internet were published illegally, regardless of the intentions behind them. The distribution of these photos may be considered a minor offense and subject to judicial punishment. We sincerely ask you not to share them without recklessness.
YG Entertainment will continue to work hard to protect the rights and interests of our artists.”
Based on their statement, YG seems to indirectly confirm that the leaked photos of Jenny from BLACKPINK are real, as the agency only used the words “illegally” and “illegally released.” Usually, when companies address a situation where fake images of their artists are distributed online, they use the term “fabricated” in their statement.
However, there have been several photos with Jenny that have been uploaded to the internet, and it’s unclear which one YG means when they say “personal photos”. This can mean all images or just a few.
What do you think about YG Entertainment’s statement about the leak of Jenny’s photos from BLACKPINK? Leave your comments in the field below!
BLACKPINK’s song “Pink Venom” Became the Fastest k-pop Song by a Female Group to Receive THIS Spotify Feat
In other news: BLACKPINK has reached a historic milestone on Spotify with their pre-release song “Pink Venom”.
On September 29, “Pink Venom” broke the 200 million listening mark on Spotify. The track achieved success just 42 days after its release on August 19. Now he has broken the record of the fastest female K-pop group, gaining 200 million listens in history, beating their own song “How You Like That”. as well as the fastest female K-pop song (surpassing Lisa’s “Money”; 65 days) and the fastest K-pop artist song overall (beating BTS’s “My Universe”; 48 days).
Congratulations to BLACKPINK!


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2010 Editors' Choice.
Booklist Reviews 2010 September #1
"*Starred Review* The highly anticipated conclusion to the Hunger Games trilogy does not disappoint. If anything, it may give readers more than they bargained for: in action, in love, and in grief. When the book opens, Katniss has survived her ordeal at the Quarter Quell, and she and her family are safe in District 13. Gale is there as well, but Peeta is being held at the Capitol as President Snow's very special prisoner. Events move quickly, but realization unfolds slowly as Katniss learns that she has been a pawn in more ways than she ever supposed and that her role as the face of the revolution is one with unanticipated consequences, including a climbing death toll for which she holds herself personally responsible. Collins does several things brilliantly, not the least of which is to provide heart-stopping chapter endings that turn events on their heads and then twist them once more. But more ambitious is the way she brings readers to questions and conclusions about war throughout the story. There's nothing didactic here, and the rush of the narrative sometimes obscures what message there is. Yet readers will instinctively understand what Katniss knows in her soul, that war mixes all the slogans and justifications, the deceptions and plans, the causes and ideals into an unsavory stew whose taste brings madness. That there is still a human spirit yearning for good is the book's primrose of hope." Copyright 2010 Booklist Reviews.
Horn Book Guide Reviews 2011 Spring
After the events of Catching Fire, Katniss reluctantly accepts her role as figurehead of the rebellion. As she heals, both physically and emotionally, she works through not only the ethical minefield of warfare but also her complicated relationships with Peeta and Gale. The story plays out on an epic scale as Collins brings her compelling science-fiction saga to a satisfying, provocative conclusion. Copyright 2010 Horn Book Guide Reviews.
Horn Book Magazine Reviews 2010 #6
Katniss has been spirited away from the carnage of the recent Quarter Quell (see Catching Fire, rev. 9/09) to District 13, thought to have been destroyed years ago, but very much alive and kicking. As all of the districts move into open rebellion against the Capitol, Katniss reluctantly but resolutely accepts her role as the figurehead of the movement. As she heals, both physically and emotionally, from her previous ordeal, she works through not only the ethical minefield of warfare but also her complicated relationships with Peeta and Gale. One last desperate mission takes Katniss and company to the Capitol, where she hopes to deal a mortal blow to President Snow and his oppressive regime. Collins has always been able to generate an extraordinary amount of suspense and surprise from a single narrative arc, and that's certainly true once again. But the events of this story play out on a much more epic scale (rapid changes in time and place and a larger cast of characters), almost demanding more than the single point of view (Katniss's) Collins employs. Some may be disappointed that this concluding volume features less action and more introspection than the earlier books; others may wish for a different resolution, particularly where romance is concerned. All things considered, however, Collins has brought the most compelling science-fiction saga of the past several years to a satisfying and provocative conclusion. jonathan hunt Copyright 2010 Horn Book Magazine Reviews.

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You can ignite in others only the fire that burns in yourself. We at CUP&CINO are passionate about premium coffee – and everything that makes its enjoyment more tangible, comfortable and sustainable. Yet this can only be achieved with the perfect alignment of every last detail. Which brings us to the essence of our philosophy!
CUP&CINO sets more on customer satisfaction and increases its service team in the order field to be able to act even faster in customers satisfaction. At the end of the year CUP&CINO opens the first “100% Pantiamo®” in Lippstadt, Germany. With the new concept, the food engineers have expanded their product range and further developed the concept for the market.
Just in time for the Internorga booth in Hamburg CUP&CINO presents a fully new automatic coffee machine that provides a sensation in terms of milk foam quality. Just by button-push the Foam Master coffee system produces a foamy milk in “Latte Art” quality. With a modern touch screen the customer can choose between 50 different products, whether hot or cold coffee beverages, the customer can choose and impress his guests with genuine beverage trends. In August CUP&CINO opened his first Pantiamo® in Paderborn, Germany and the second outlet in December in Schwerte, Germany. With Pantiamo® CUP&CINO established the first branches of the new franchise chain in the market. Both cities can now appreciate Italian lifestyle to fall in love with.
2012: CUP&CINO revolutionized the office world and brings out the Chicco coffee system that despites all the amenities of a cheap and easy to maintain coffee machine having CUP&CINO’s high quality withstand. Thanks to the newly developed milk granules “Granulatte” 100% skimmed milk without sugar and additives, the customer saves the wasteful milk-foam cleaning of the machine, but does not waive the ultimate coffee experience. In combination with the SPAQA water dispenser-system CUP&CINO offers equal to natural health beverage supply in the office. The new office furniture line can easily be enjoyed into a custom coffee shop in the office for your CUP&CINO customers.
Since early October, the headquarter in Hövelhof extensively renovated the CUP&CINO coffee house in Wiedenbrück, Germany. On 15th of November, we opened the next big CUP&CINO coffee house in an area of 350 m² as a joint venture in a prime harbor location in Kiel, Germany.
2011 CUP&CINO going strong in the area of new media and social networks. Presentation of the company on FACEBOOK, TWITTER and other social networks. In February 2011, availability of the new CUP&CINO App in the App Store and at Google Android for download free of charge. The App consists of a new couponing system. Within this system, the coffee-connoisseurs can redeem always the latest offers in all CUP&CINO coffee houses.
2010 Opening of 2 more CUP&CINO coffee houses in January and February.
Extension of the warehouse and logistics centre by another 3800 sqm.
Extension of the coffee machine portfolio. Introduction of the coffee systems PURA C, PURA CI and SPECTRA CS Foam Master, thus entering the market of both hot and cold beverages. Easy preparation of cold beverages like ICE-cappuccino containing ice cubes possible with the new machines.
2009 The Premium TEAaMO tea concept is extended by the TEAaMO ICE TEA. At the same time, the double wall glass for the Macchiato is introduced. The new shop-in-shop series “Club” is introduced for the convenience market which can be upgraded with an instore-TV-concept. Within this instore-TV-concept, the commercials can be send via mobile directly to the screens.
With the new Premium Barista concept “Macchiato Plus 12” CUP&CINO again broadens its product range into the field of semi-automatic machines. Start of the CUP&CINO academy. The Germany Barista Champion Matthias Linke joins the team.
Opening of a new CUP&CINO coffee house in Medan ( Indonesia ).
2008 The TEAaMO Premium tea concept is offered now in tea bags for the hospitality and convenience market. For the start, 6 different flavours are available. The tea bags are filled with tea leaves. For introduction, CUP&CINO offers a tea humidor, too. Especially for the convenience market an acrylic tea display is developed.
In the coffee house segment, a variety of new food concepts is developed and introduced as of March 2008. 3 more coffee houses have opened in 2008.
CUP&CINO acquires a new Master Franchise partner in Romania and plans both the set-up of a network of 30 coffee houses plus the installation of shop-in-shop concepts in bookstores.
2007 CUP&CINO offers now a BIO-concept for coffee and TEAaMO.
Having their origin in the best coffee-production of Peru and Mexico, the company offers now two new coffees of the sorts Café Crème and Espresso. For the first time, these specialties are offered in 250g packs, too in order to find friends for the new BIO coffee among our guests of the coffee houses.
Besides the biological cultivation of the coffee it also traded fair and has therefore the Fair Trade label besides the BIO label.
Also, the TEAaMO tea assortment is extended by 6 BIO teas which are offered in 100g bags.
CUP&CINO develops a new furniture concept for small shop-in-shop solutions.
7 more coffee houses are opened in Germany.
2006 New hot chocolate specialties “Latte Pralino”. With this concept, CUP&CINO is once more trendsetter in the German market and is the first player in the market which offers premium cocoa as a hot chocolate beverage within the framework of a hospitality concept.
With the brand “TEAaMo® – I love you” CUP&CINO broadens its product range with a new concept. The offers consists of a total of 10 Premium teas. The Premium teas are served either in high-class chinaware or in trendy, milk-frosted tea-glasses.
In Germany, the largest coffee house so far opens in Lippstadt on a space of 350 sqm. Abraod, CUP&CINO opens the first Taiwanese coffee bar in Taipei. This coffee bar offers on 67 sqm. the full CUP&CINO product range, starting with Mediterranean breakfast, passing on to salads, snacks and creamy Gelato and serving trendy drinks during night time.
2005 Opening of new coffee houses in Santiago de Chile, Athens and Riga. End of 2005 market entry in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, opening of the largest CUP&CINO coffee house in the world having a size of 375 sqm. .
2004 Market entry in the following countries: Spain (Europe), Chile (South America), Indonesia (Asia) and Qatar (Middle East).
By the end of 2004, 32 coffee houses belong now to the CUP&CINO group in addition to the many thousand of coffee machine and shop-in-shop customers.
2003 The first CUP&CINO coffee house starts successfully in Austria. CUP&CINO introduces this concept on the ANUGA 2003 and has enquiries from many countries. The first successful roll out of the concept takes place in Portugal.
For the bakery and petrol station segment CUP&CINO develops the first shop-in-shop concept. Supra-regional- and nationwide key accounts are generated.
In December 2003, the first CUP&CINO partner for the coffee machine distribution concept starts in Taiwan.
2002 In order to make the brand grow quickly CUP&CINO decides to expand via franchising. The first coffee houses open in Germany.
2001 The first CUP&CINO coffee house starts as a pilot business in Paderborn. During this period, CUP&CINO develops the double concept: Coffee house during the daytime, cocktail house during the night time. This concept has many economic advantages compared to the international competition. Besides the extension of the coffee selection, CUP&CINO develops a new food-concept and the brands: Bakery, Salacino & Gelato.
2000 Besides the distribution of coffee systems there is a huge customer demand asking for a creation of a coffee shop concept.
1998 The first international partner is found in Austria. The first step towards international brand awareness is taken. For the first time, CUP&CINO exhibits on the largest hospitality show in Germany – the Internorga in Hamburg.
1996 CUP&CINO develops quickly in the region with its coffee machine distribution concept and decides to go for a nationwide roll-out.
1995 Since the coffee industry is not offering a coffee concept for the gastronomy sector, Frank Epping decides to to establish a new company for a trend-setting coffee concept. CUP&CINO is established on September 21st, 1995 and it’s premier activity is the participation at the trade show “GÜWA 95”.


The International Customer Conference was recently held in Amsterdam, addressing the imperative changes in the wealth and finance management industry. GTNews discussed how wealth and investment managements firms should put more emphasis on digital platforms and incorporate innovative ideas to keep up with the pace of the fintech market.
The conference, organised by Objectway, discussed the shift of the fintech market and how changes to the infrastructure and digitalising wealth management will shape the future of the industry. Objectway continue to grow their client database and wealth management with a combination of organic growth and acquisition of mid-sized clients. Since launching in 1990 as a wealth and investment management software vendor, the company has acquired clients from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Speaking to GTNews, Georgios Lekkas, chief product officer for Objectway, explained that customer experience “is the new competitive battlefield” for companies in the industry. Rather than meet advisors face-to-face, many prefer to communicate via email and video. He also expressed that introducing efficiencies across the spectrum of financial services, both easy and difficult tasks, are “crucial for digital advances”.
The wealth management sector has been a predominantly cottage industry. For years, the industry has adopted a traditional approach to client services and operations. Face-to-face communication is the typical method of wealth and investment management. Premium banking has always been the fundamental step to asset management. With the shift to the digital platform, trust needs to be the foundation that remains to keep a stable market. The more digitalisation comes into play, the more data circulation will be acquired; there needs to be a level of security in place to prevent cybercrime and a threat to the system.
Firms are also using analytics more than ever to undermine clients and their behaviour. There is a significant increase in internet-driven offerings to clients. In addition to analytics, there has also been an increase in social media use for customer interactions and engagements. Though the private banking sector in Europe still prefer to delegate wealth management in more traditional terms, American and Asian markets are increasingly willing to make investment decisions independently, with the help of digital platforms and social media to connect to new businesses.
“Customers want to be able to be able to do everything online and the demand for investment advice is falling. Additionally, customers no longer trust financial service providers and want transparency,” adds Martin Dijkman, investment product manager at Dutch bank Rabobank.
Fintech services are expected to increase efficiency of services and diversify the financial market to increase competition. Companies and banks should benefit from planning digital initiatives and solutions, and should see digitalisation as an advantageous platform to initiate new clients and boost management services. The shift towards digitalism is a strategic step to take to shape the future of the fintech market, and a necessity approach for acquiring new clients and customers.
Guest speaker Chris Skinner, a fintech writer and blogger on thefinanser.com, stated that “wealth management is likely to have become irrelevant within the next 100 years”.
According to conference speaker Stephen Wall, several traditional managers are dismissive of the shift to digital platforms, and that the traditional methods of wealth management will remain. However, ignoring the digital transformations would be a high risk.
“Clients can move deeper into existing investment segments and enter new ones; advisers can be more efficient and engaging; the business can be more flexible, efficient and profitable,” Wall added.
A report by Strategy& found that only 22 of 50 private banks had optimised their websites to integrate smartphone applications — and 14 had no mobile presence at all.
Modern wealth management will place a greater emphasis on the clients, and there will be a more flexible model and infrastructure constructed over the new few years. Growing income for existing clients will also benefit the increasing stability of the market. Ignoring the shift towards digitalisation can be harmful to firms as clients are organically expecting banking and finance technology companies to incorporate and be updated with new platforms for their services.
By Alara Basul