Officials suspend search for Utah miners
The deaths of three rescuers caught in an explosive coal blowout while digging toward a team of trapped miners left this mining region torn Friday over how to proceed as federal officials suspended their disastrous underground search.
Shaken by setbacks in the rescue effort and then by the catastrophic “seismic bump” that caused the tragedy Thursday night, Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. urged the rescue team to “send no one else into that mine until they can guarantee their safety.”
Federal officials said they had braced the underground rescue tunnel as strongly as possible against cave-ins caused by subterranean jolts. During a news conference near the Crandall Canyon Mine, federal Mine Safety and Health Administration Director Richard E. Stickler said officials would reassess the rescue attempt before renewing the search for six miners trapped in coal dust and darkness since Aug. 6.
Officials with the mine said they were determined to press on. “We will move forward with that effort,” said Rob Moore, vice president of Murray Energy Corp., which owns the mine.
But anguished relatives of victims wondered aloud whether it was time to abandon the search, especially because there had been no indication the trapped miners were still alive. “I had two brother-in-laws in the mine last night,” said Shellee Allred, a member of an extended family whose miner sons were caught in both cave-ins. “So many people putting their lives at risk with no proof of life.”
In Huntington, many residents have held out hope through 12 days of raised and dashed expectations. Searchers have drilled three holes into East Mountain, as far as 1,300 feet through its sandstone and limestone layers. But the drilling attempts, aimed at finding the trapped men and providing food and water until they could be dug out, found only uninhabited coal seams. A fourth bore hole is now underway from the peak.
On Friday night, nearly a day after a federal mining official and two local searchers were killed and six rescuers were injured in the collapse, local spirits were crushed.
Jeremiah Jackson, 31, who works at another of the area’s mountainside mines, spoke tersely, voice quavering, while he shopped for plastic piping at a Huntington co-op.
“I’ve got people I know who’re underground, trapped, and I’d like to get them out,” he said, eyes hidden by a clamped-down baseball cap. “But on the other hand, I don’t want anyone else to get hurt.”
Federal officials acknowledged they couldn’t assure the safety of search teams inside the mountain, which has been plagued by the sudden, massive shifts of earth that miners call “mountain bumps.”
Stickler said his team planned to meet with mining experts in the next several days “face to face, and ask ourselves: Is there any possible way that we can continue this underground operation and provide the safety for the rescue workers?”
One option under consideration is rebracing the collapsed tunnel with steel arches to reinforce the coal pillars holding up the interior ceiling. The idea was broached by Keith A. Heasley, a mining engineering professor at West Virginia University whom federal mining officials consulted before they launched the underground effort to reach the trapped men.
Heasley is expected to fly today to the remote mountainside base. The operative question, Heasley said, is: “Is there a safe way to do this?”
In a mining town, the notion of abandoning lost miners is akin to soldiers leaving comrades on the battlefield. But even as Huntsman referred to the three rescuers who died as heroes, he edged toward that bleak possibility Friday: “I don’t know that much will be done below until we can guarantee worker safety.”
The deadly cave-in occurred at 6:39 p.m. MDT Thursday as diggers reached 800 feet inside the collapsed mine. Heasley said the blowout occurred just as the rescue team approached a critical point inside the tunnel where much of the pressure inside the mountain bears down.
“All these pillars had already bumped once when the miners were trapped,” he said. “And that pushes coal into the entry. But at the same time, that coal props up the pillar and they had to remove it again. In doing that, they’re taking some support away from the pillar that’s left.”
Appearing awed by the force of the tunnel collapse, Stickler said Friday that a pressurized coal pillar inside the tunnel simply blew apart, spewing out 30 feet of coal. “When that energy gets released,” Stickler said, “it’s like an explosion,” which in this case left some rescuers buried under “2 to 3 feet of material.”
Stunned workers rushed in, frantic to save the men. “It was chaotic,” searcher Donnie Leonard told Utah television station KUTV. Hauling oxygen tanks and stretchers, his team “remained as calm as possible.”
One of the dead rescuers was identified as Gary Jensen, 53, a federal inspector who specialized in mine roofs. A local miner, Dale Black, 48, was also killed. He had been trying to reach his cousin Kerry Allred, one of the miners missing for the last 12 days.
“On behalf of all of the MSHA employees, we give our deepest condolences to the families,” Stickler said.
White House spokesman Gordon Johndroe said President Bush called Huntsman on Friday afternoon to express his condolences for those who died or were injured in the mine rescue. “He wanted the governor and the people of Utah to know that they are in his thoughts and prayers,” Johndroe said.
The bad luck clinging to East Mountain -- a drab 10,000-foot peak studded by shallow water deposits and dinosaur fossils -- has led mining opponents and even local officials to question the performance and decisions of federal mining officials and Murray Energy in the last few months.
The president of the United Mine Workers of America, Cecil E. Roberts, blamed the mine’s owners and federal officials for the latest tragedy. Owners of the nonunion mine had rejected UMW offers to help in the rescue effort, saying they had all the help they needed.
Alluding to the critics, Huntsman said: “We have questions, too. And we want answers to those questions.”
The most critical questions surround the effort in March by Utah American Energy, the mine operators headed by Murray Energy, to redirect its mining inside the mountain after a powerful seismic burst forced the firm to halt work at the mine’s northern wall. The firm’s proposal to widen bracing at the mine’s southern wall and continue mining there was accepted by Stickler’s agency, a decision questioned by Utah newspapers and mining opponents.
Support for those pillars was crucial, because the Crandall Canyon Mine had a history of bumps even before the initial collapse. The company wanted to mine the south barrier -- the area where the miners were trapped -- and had applied in February for federal approval of a roof control plan there.
“This area contains a valuable coal resource,” said a report prepared for the owners by Agapito Associates Inc. of Grand Junction, Colorado. The Times obtained a copy of the report.
Leo Gilbride, a partner in Agapito, recommended April 18 that pillars in the south barrier be 80 feet by 129 feet “or similar” -- 37 feet wider than on the north side. “This size of pillar is expected to provide a reliable level of protection against problematic bumping for retreat mining under cover reaching 2,200 feet,” he wrote.
The company submitted an amendment to its roof control plan, which was approved by the Mining Safety and Health Administration on June 16. It was signed by Allyn C. Davis, the agency’s district manager. For Huntington residents, the mine’s knotted history is only the backdrop to their tense vigil for lost friends and relatives. Dale Curtis, 56, knew Dale Black, one of the three men who died in Thursday’s cave-in. It was no surprise to him that Black had given his life trying to save fellow miners.
“I can see him trying to rescue them, doing everything he could,” Curtis said. “Something about [mining] where the people kind of grow together. You live together, eat together, share things. . . . You become like a family.” Curtis said he was unsure whether the rescue should continue.
Listening to country songs at a benefit concert for the families of the trapped miners, Sam Brammall said he was losing hope that the men were alive.
“I’m at the point where if there isn’t much hope for the original boys, take it slow and take it careful,” he said. But, he added, get them out.
“I want to see the bodies out of there,” said Brammall, 61, who worked in the Crandall Canyon Mine for 17 years. “I don’t want to see anybody left in there. I worked at that mine too many years -- I know that’s not a place you want to be.”
Riccardi reported from Huntington, Pasternak and Braun from Washington. Times researcher Lynn Marshall contributed to this report from Seattle.
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Congress has recently passed a bill that finally makes lynching and other hate crimes a federal crime. This is a monumental achievement for a law that people have been trying to have passed since 1900. The law has been named the Emmett Till Antilynching Act after the 14-year-old African American Chicago native who was brutally tortured and killed when a Caucasian woman accused him of whistling at her in a Mississippi grocery store. Illinois Senator Bobby Rush introduced the bill. Three Republicans and one Independent voted against the measure.
This news about heinous crimes that have affected our culture made me want to find out what other people thought about the bill being passed. Lloyd Maxwell, a senior at Brooks College Prep, believes that the bill is long overdue. “I am glad the law was passed. It’s centuries late though. It should’ve been in place but, as we know, the system is stacked against us minorities anyway. Those four people who opposed the law should’ve been removed. This was something that shouldn’t have been opposed in any form.”
Aaron Mitchell, also a senior at Brooks, agreed with Maxwell about the new bill. “Finally. I mean why did it take so long? When did they finally decide that it was actually a problem? Was it when it became not socially acceptable, then they decided they should tackle the issue? It’s 2020. Did they not care about it? Like, did they sweep it under the rug because it wasn’t happening, but then they realized it was still an issue?”
As Black History Month comes to a close, please remember all those who endured violence and injustice for centuries. It is through their stories that we’ve been able to look back and see just how far we’ve come.
By Monique Petty-Ashmeade, Senior, Brooks College Prep

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The years during and following the Civil War saw momentous social, polticial, religious, scientific and artistic ferment. Art and activism were closely aligned and, for many, there was a change in sensibility. For a loosely connected cluster of American writers and artists, the hummingbird came to symbolize their epoch. Christopher Benfey explores this phenomenon in his engaging A Summer of Hummingbirds: Love, Art, and Scandal in the Intersecting Worlds of Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Martin Johnson Heade.
Benfey skillfully explores the personal histories as well as the work of his primary subjects and explains how hummingbirds came to symbolize "a new dynamism and movement in their lives." For Harriet Beecher Stowe, for example, with her personal tragedies and outrage at slavery, the hummingbirds represented, in part, freedom in world of captivity. Heade had a lifelong obsession with the birds and intended to use his expert knowledge of them to launch a career as an artist. Mark Twain greatly admired Heade's work and Benfey shows how it may well have influenced the best descriptions of the river in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Emily Dickinson's signature poem focused on the hummingbird. She sent it to seven correspondents, more than any of her other poems, and sometimes even signed it "Humming-Bird," as though she herself were its subject. There are numerous other hummingbird references throughout her work. Other hummingbird enthusiasts also figure in A Summer of Hummingbirds, including Thomas Wentworth Higginson, a leading abolitionist and commander of the first African-American unit to fight for the Union. His essay, "The Life of Birds," published in 1862, regards birds as exiles from another, better world and gives special attention to hummingbirds. Dickinson was impressed by Higginson's essays on nature and wrote several poems inspired by his descriptions of spring flowers and hummingbirds. They also corresponded about her work over many years.
Another person profiled is Henry Ward Beecher, the preacher who was once "the most famous man in America." Beecher was known as an abolitionist, accepted evolution, and emphasized the "Gospel of Love" in contrast to the Calvinist approach he had known in his childhood and during his preparation for the ministry. A lover of nature, he also had a collection of stuffed hummingbirds. Already controversial for his views, he was at the center of highly publicized adultery trials that failed to find him guilty.
There is also Mabel Loomis Todd, one of the few people who recognized Dickinson's genius and was an editor, along with Higginson, of the first published volume of her poems. Heade brought Mrs. Todd to an appreciation of nature through art and then became infatuated with her; much to Heade's disappointment, she began an adulterous affair with Dickinson's brother.
Benfey adroitly presents this group in vivid scenes that recreate what it must have been like during a time of great cultural transformation. This is not a strict literary or cultural history and some readers may find it too episodic or feel that the author digresses too much. But it is all interesting and helps us to understand how nature and freedom began to move some cultural figures beyond conviction and restraint.
Roger Bishop is a retired Nashville bookseller and frequent contributor to BookPage.

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Today is 十五夜 Jugoya, the day for お月見 Otsukimi, or moon viewing. Essentially a harvest festival, it takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the old solar calendar. It happens to line up with the Chinese Autumn festival as well as the Korean Thanksgiving, Chuseok. In Japan we traditionally eat Tsukimi Dango, cute little mochi dumplings, and decorate with pampas grass while enjoying the beautiful full moon.
Here’s a cute wallpaper of Gunma-chan set up with his grass and dumplings, just perfect for watching the rabbits in the moon making mochi (as they do.) By the way, today is apparently the Super Moon, so it should be lovely for gazing at while nibbling on dango–or moon cakes! Even McDonald’s gets in on the act here with special Moon Viewing Burgers that have a fried egg on them. This year’s version even has mushrooms! Would you eat it?
To celebrate this holiday I did this simple pen drawing of a traditional lady watching the moon behind a castle. The design is based on the box for one of my favorite treats from Sendai, 萩の月 or Hagi no Tsuki. Shaped like a moon, these are lovely little sponge cakes filled with custard. It’s always a good day when one of these shows up on my desk, a sure sign that a coworker has just come back from Miyagi Prefecture!
Have you ever tried these sweets? They’re delicious! I hear that there’s chocolate versions too, which I’d love to try. I guess I have to go to Sendai! Do you have any moon celebrations where you live? I’d love to hear about it! Feel free to let me know here or on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook 🙂
What a lovely drawing! I do enjoy all the moon viewing accessories that they have here, though I am not a big fan of egg on my burger. You should go to Sendai, it is a lovely city!


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Survey invites input on best high schools in area
The Washington Post Magazine has requested that parents, students and staff-members from schools around the area nominate what they believe to be the best local high schools.
Post Education Reporter Jay Mathews solicited nominations in a Sep. 5 article in The Washington Post Magazine that expressed his desire to conduct a survey to learn about what the community believes are the best high schools in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Maryland suburbs like Montgomery, Prince George's, Frederick, Howard, Anne Arundel, Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's counties.
Mathews requested that community members send "concrete details and anecdotal evidence" supporting choices for three categories: best local public high schools, best private high schools and best schools that do well in addressing the needs of minorities, students who speak little English or students from disadvantaged backgrounds. He asked in the article that those who participate in the survey mention any personal connection to schools they nominate and evaluate the school's administration, environment, educational standards and anything else that would be important to families and students.
The Post Magazine will accept up to ten nominations in each category and will publish the results in its yearly Education Review.
To take part in the survey, send your opinion to firstname.lastname@example.org or write to Mathews at the following address:
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The leave campaign used the phrase ‘take back control’, but the Government have been working hard to stop Parliament having control of the Brexit process.
A crucial vote in the House of Commons is expected to take place on December 12th, when MPs will debate and vote on Amendment 7 to the EU Withdrawal Bill. This cross party amendment would give Parliament a proper vote on the final Brexit deal.
Please email your MP today to ask them to sign and vote for Amendment 7 (tabled by Dominic Grieve) of the EU Withdrawal Bill.
You can find the email address of your MP here: http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/. If using their constituency email address, please also copy in their parliamentary one, as emails to these are logged.
If MPs support this amendment it will be added to the final version of the Bill. This will ensure that our MPs are given the chance to fully scrutinise the deal the government makes with the EU before we leave – and that the option to remain in the EU stays on the table.


The Western military alliance has doubled down on its commitment to include Ukraine at some point.
NATO foreign ministers met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Romania today in a bid to drum up support for Ukraine.
Ahead of the meeting, NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg said that "NATO's door is open" as he praised North Macedonia and Montenegro recently joining the alliance.
He added that Russia's Vladimir Putin would "get Finland and Sweden as NATO members soon", after the Nordic countries applied for membership due to fears they could be targeted by Moscow.
Ukraine has pressed for membership of NATO, but some experts believe the matter helped prompt Russia's invasion.
NATO leaders said back in 2008 that Ukraine and Georgia could join the alliance one day.
Mr Stoltenberg said Russia "does not have a veto on countries joining", adding: "We stand by that, too, on membership for Ukraine."
Regardless, Ukraine will not be able to join NATO any time soon as it remains unclear what its borders would look like.


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Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), being wooed by all major political parties in the state as they race to form alliances, could emerge as the classic spoiler, analysts said.
Formed by cine star Vijaykanth Naidu, DMDK contested the 2006 state assembly elections and managed to corner 8.33% of the votes. It also won from a lone seat in Virudanagar, which Vijaykanth contested.
The Democratic Progressive Alliance, which swept the polls in the last general election in 2004 and includes the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Congress party, is openly wooing Vijaykanth, especially after the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), a party with strong support from the Vanniyar community, withdrew from the formation.
Tamil Nadu sends 39 members to the Lok Sabha, elections for which have been scheduled in phases from 16 April-13 May.
“Congress and DMK leaders have started feeling the fear of anti-incumbency because of reasons like inflation. Vijaykanth is expected to bring anywhere between 5% and 10% votes,” says Cho S. Ramaswamy, political analyst and editor of Thughlak magazine. “He’ll be a spoiler. He will lose money in all constituencies but he will be an effective spoiler.”
DMK’s traditional rival All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has, however, been more cautious in approaching Vijaykanth, perhaps because the actor projects himself as Karuppu MGR (black MGR), associating himself with the late M.G. Ramachandran, the former Tamil Nadu chief minister and superstar who founded AIADMK, now led by J. Jayalalithaa.
“In 2006 assembly elections, he (Vijaykanth) crossed the 8% threshold (in votes cast), which is why he gains importance in the coming elections,” says Krishna Anand, another Chennai-based political commentator. “But this 8% was probably that section of people who did not want to vote for either DMK or AIADMK.”
Kingmaker? Actor-turned-politician Vijaykanth.
Anand says DMDK’s main appeal is to the younger generation, aged 20-23 years, who don’t want to be identified with the formations led by either DMK or AIADMK.
DMDK’s role of being a spolier that can decide which alliance wins makes Vijaykanth valuable. For now, the party is playing safe. “We will decide in the next three-four days,” said L.K. Sudheesh, DMDK spokesperson and Vijaykanth’s brother-in-law, when asked which party it will align with. The actor has hinted in public meetings that DMDK might contest on its own.
Anand says the 2011 state assembly polls is the real DMDK target, as Vijaykanth aspires to become chief minister. He adds that the party might lose its 8% vote share if it aligns with either of the two alliances.
“Especially those who belong to the middle class might not want to vote for DMDK if he aligns with either of the parties. So, the 8% factor has to be taken in with that kind of a qualification,” Anand says.

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The Hard Tackle understands that Ranbir Kapoor co-owned, Mumbai Based Franchisee, Mumbai City FC are set to play UAE League Champions Al Ahli. Al Ahli are the reigning champions of UAE, having won the 2013-14 league comfortably with a gap of 16 points ahead of second placed Al Wahda. They are currently placed seventh in the league table after two rounds of matches.
The date of the tie is however still in the shadows, as Mumbai City FC are expected to visit UAE around the second week of October, after which they will head straight to Kolkata and play their opening fixture against Atletico de Kolkata on the 12th of October.
Mumbai City who boast a hefty looking side, with the inclusion of players such as Nicolas Anelka have already annihilated Union Bank with a comfortable 7-0 win, in their one and only friendly. Expected to play Air India on the 25th of September, Mumbai City have perhaps started to develop their core.
Manager Peter Reid is expected to see the team’s training regime soon, after his delayed arrival. Flaunting serious talent mixed with experience and class, Mumbai City FC are perhaps one of the teams-to-beat this season.
Taking on a decent Atletico de Kolkata in their opening fixture, Mumbai City FC are expected to line their best starting XI with Nicolas Anelka leading the line.

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Local veterans have voiced concern over recent proposed changes to TRICARE and military retirement pay recommended by two federal debt panels in an attempt to reduce the government’s unwieldy deficit.
"The retirees right now are catching hell from everything," said Dennis Fitzgerald, commander of East Liberty County American Legion Post 321.
Fitzgerald said many politicians don’t seem to be considering the sacrifices veterans have made. "We’re trying to get clarification about what they really want to do. It seems like the military always catches (it) when it comes to cutting costs," he said.
"We’re always following everything the government is doing pertaining to the veterans," said Garlon Penland, commander of Disabled American Veterans chapter 46. "We deal with veterans every day. They’re trying to get the benefits they deserve. We try to stay on top of what the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) and the (federal) government does.
"We look at [proposed changes] from both perspectives," Penland continued. "The ones who are now out [of the service] and the ones who are coming out."One panel, dubbed the "Blue Ribbon" panel, is chaired by former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles, who served as White House Chief of Staff from 1997–98. The second bipartisan panel is known as the Debt Reduction Task Force.
The Blue Ribbon panel recommends freezing basic pay for military members and federal civilian employees for three years, according to military.com. The panel also proposes doing away with the current 20-year retirement system. Under the panel’s plan, service members would not begin drawing retirement pay until age 60. Military retirees would also be required to pay higher co-pays and premiums for TRICARE, if the panel’s recommendations are implemented.
"Veterans already pay co-payments on TRICARE," Fitzgerald said. "If Congress were to use the same medical program as the military, it would open their eyes. No longer is medical care ‘free of charge.’"
The Debt Reduction Task Force also proposes changing the military retirement system. Its plan would delay retirement pay until age 60 for those who served 10-19 years and age 57 for those who served 20 or more years, according to military.com. In addition, the retired pay formula would be based on an average of the highest five-years of a service member’s pay, not the highest three-year average, if the task force’s proposal is initiated, the military website reported.
Penland said he has heard rumblings the Army Reserve would also not draw retirement until age 60, under the new recommendations.
Fitzgerald opposes the panels’ proposals to overhaul the military retirement pay system.
"It’s completely stupid," Fitzgerald said. "If you put in 20 or more years on a job, why should you have to wait for it? That money’s yours."
Fitzgerald maintains large private corporations like Chrysler offer employees pensions as soon as they retire and said the military should be no different.
"Say someone goes in [the military] at age 18, puts in 20 years and gets out at age 38," he said. "That individual must wait another 20 years to get that money. It will hinder a lot of people from making the military a career."
Fitzgerald added the proposed change to retirement pay will hurt the military’s "mid-management" areas.
"Taking away these benefits will negatively impact troop retention," he said. "We’re asking our (American Legion) members to call their senators and congressmen. The president seems to want to cut everything but he doesn’t seem to want to give anything. If you don’t have a viable military, you’re not going to have a viable government."


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We wreak wanton havoc with the help of lasers, grappling hooks and rockets in the name of physics-based platform puzzling in the stylish indie game, Tiny & Big: Grandpa's Leftovers.Posted Aug 9, 2012 | 66:05 | 4,786 Views
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This week, we feature Tiny & Big: Grandpa's Leftovers, Confetti Carnival, and the Crysis 2 demo.
The one gripe that I currently have to say about Crysis 2, is that they REALLY need to fix the servers or the multiplayer will flat-out fail.
I dont know why,but for a moment I thought this was about porting Red Dead Redemption to PC.And that was a beautiful moment,I was daydraming about it.But then I saw its about Crysis 2,what is also a great game,cant wait to get it.But RDR is better.

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GRAND RAPIDS — The two-year redevelopment of the former Grand Rapids Christian High School building into a variety of uses, including 40 affordable apartment units, is now complete.
The 75,000-square-foot building at 415 Franklin St. SE will also serve as the new headquarters for the Inner City Christian Federation, as well as worship space for Madison Church and a YMCA child development center.
The ICCF is managing the new apartments, which include four Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant units. The units — available for tenants living at or below 80 percent of area median income — are currently all leased out with families starting to move in, said Michelle Covington, vice president of advancement at ICCF.
The development address “is within a half-mile of 61 percent of the affordable rental housing that we steward,” ICCF President and CEO Ryan VerWys said in a statement. “As we enter our 47th year working in the community, we are blessed to relocate our offices to this important part of the city. We are proud that the re-development of this once-vacant property into a beautiful place will add to the vitality of this neighborhood.”
Extensive renovations to the building added zero-step accessibility to the first floor gathering space, which used to be an open air courtyard. Windows in the building were also reopened to their original size and refurbished glass fixtures were put back into use. The building is expected to receive Enterprise Green Communities Certification.
“Early childhood education supports healthy, connected, and successful youth and families,” YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids President and CEO Scott Lewis said in a statement. “This renovation speaks to the power of collaboration for creating vibrant communities where critical services lead to impactful outcomes for all.”
ICCF worked with DeStigter Architecture & Planning for architectural services, and Rockford Construction Co. was the general contractor for the project.
ICCF’s previous location at 920 Cherry St. SE was sold to Colorado-based MIMG Grand Rapids LLC. The sale closed on April 15. In the transaction, ICCF acquired property at 816 Madison Ave. SE, which previously served as ICCF’s headquarters from 1986-2007, VerWys said.
ICCF is having conversations with “mission-aligned” groups that have expressed interest in potentially locating their services to the building, VerWys said in an email to MiBiz.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected to say the buyer of 920 Cherry St. SE is based in Colorado.


Donald Trump Jr. told Congress that he did not speak to his father in advance about the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting where the Trump campaign hoped to get damaging information from Russians on Hillary Clinton.
The documents establish in the most detail yet that the Russian attorney who briefed Trump Jr. and his compatriots did offer them at least one political tip for use against Democrats: charges that investors Dirk and Robert Ziff may have funneled money out of Russia to the Democratic National Committee.
But lawmakers pressed further: Did Trump Jr. know about the meetings when they occurred?
But lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya did not provide documentation or conclusive proof about the Ziff brothers, according to the new material, and Trump Jr. did not appear interested in doing the additional investigating required to substantiate the claim.
Grassley had said in January he wanted to release the transcripts of the interviews.
Okay, let the record show that Trump Jr. knew about the meetings, but not until they were reported in the press.
His notes mention "Russian adoption by American families" and Bill Browder, a British citizen who has spearheaded a USA sanctions law -known as the Magnitsky Act- that targets Russian officials over human rights abuses.
The panel was also not able to interview Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, or Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign chairman, though both attended.
The announcement of the completed review of the Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) on Russian activities in the 2016 USA elections was announced in a press release from committee chairman Sen.
The special counsel is investigating the Russian meddling in the election, whether Trump's campaign was involved and possible obstruction of justice. "I was aware of none", said Trump Jr., in a seemingly definitive statement within his I-don't-remember-filled interview.
The Senate intelligence committee says it agrees with a 2017 assessment by intelligence agencies that Russian Federation intervened in the presidential election earlier to hurt the candidacy of Democrat Hillary Clinton and to help Donald Trump.
While four of the people who attended largely backed up Kushner's account, two others-British publicist Rob Goldstone, who arranged the meeting in emails with Donald Trump Jr., and Russian businessman Ike Kaveladze-said Kushner was there throughout. Trump dismisses any talk of collusion.
President Trump and Trump Jr. initially said the meeting was about "adoptions", then modified their stories after Trump Jr. released the email thread showing he received his offer of help from the Russians. "He may have entered a minute or so after we all entered, but I believe he was".
"I work in music and it's FULL of Liberals and I am I am seen as some weird link to the kremlin".


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LETTER OF THE DAY: Budget ensures the rich get their cut
READER COMMENT: AGRICULTURE Minister Barney Joyce warned "that government will be forced to close hospitals, scrap the ABC and be left with an ineffective military in just five years if it cannot fix the budget".
Finance Minister Mathias Cormann raised "the prospects of tax hikes" and Education Minister Christopher Pyne mooted "research funding cuts if Budget savings did not pass".
These are statements of political opinion and not statements of verifiable facts.
This is a phantom financial smokescreen. There is no emergency, no unsustainable debt, and there are other areas open to the government to increase revenues.
These include the annual subsidies to the wealthy and corporations of $150 billion.
These government handouts are as follows: 1. Excessive tax cuts to richest citizens, $15.8 billion. 2. Fossil fuel subsidies, $12 billion. 3. Superannuation tax concessions in FY 2015, $36 billion. 4. Negative gearing, $6.8 billion. 5. Capital gains discount on home to FY 2018, $19 billion. 6. Capital gains discount (CGT), $9 billion. 7. CGT discounts for person and trusts in FY 2018, $28 billion. 8. Imputed Rent Exemptions, $9.6 billion. 9. Mining industry subsidies, $4.5 billion. 10. First home venders grants, $1 billion. 11. Private school subsidies per year 2009-13, $9 billion. 12. Private health insurance rebate per year, $5 billion.
The Coalition's budget is unfair, inequitable and harshest to the most vulnerable in our country.

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Tourette's Syndrome was something I had heard about but really knew nothing about it. This book is a good one to learn about the condition and how it affected one mom.
Frazer's son was diagnosed with the syndrome and her perfect world exploded. She looked for books with support, hope, and a little humor. Not finding any, she wrote one herself.
This is a very enlightening and informative book. I'd heard about the swearing outbursts but was surprised to find that less than ten percent of the kids uncontrollably curse. Her son had tics, twitches, coughs, etc. There is a great section where Frazer defines terms. That will help parents of newly diagnosed children know what the professionals are talking about.
Frazer is very honest about her experiences, especially how her son's diagnosis affected her. She tended to be a wreck from time to time. She and her husband tried to find out what caused their son's symptoms and what helped alleviate them. They were informed about drugs but tried some alternative treatment. She writes about their experience being told they needed an IEP. They entered a clinical trial.
Frazer herself went to counseling, trying to deal with her own insecurities. She tells great stories, giving a delightful sense of humor in the midst of this serious topic. Part of her honesty includes some swearing and vulgar language.
I learned a great deal about Tourette's, including how much research as to its cause and treatment is inconclusive. I liked that ultimately, Frazer found strength in her faith to make it through her experiences.
I recommend this book to those who want to know more about Tourette's and how one mom made her way through the experience. You can find out more about the book and follow her blog at http://happilytickedoff.com/.
My rating: 4/5 stars.
Andrea R. Frazer is a former Hollywood sitcom writer. She and her family live in Los Angeles.
Armonia Publishing, 239 pages.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book through The Book Club Network for the purpose of an independent and honest review.

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8 Health benefits of apples: Why it’s good to have an apple a day?
Can eating an apple a day really keep the doctor away? There’s a lot of truth behind many of the old wives tales and sayings and, whilst it may not bring with it an absolute guarantee of no visit to the doctor, eating an apple a day certainly has many health benefits. Other fruits are good for you, but an apple contains many of the benefits of other fruits, all rolled into one, neatly packaged snack, so here are just eight of the health benefits that you can gain by eating an apple a day:
1. Apples improve your digestion
Health benefits of apples include better digestion. Apples are packed full of the natural fiber that your body needs to maintain a healthy digestive system. Eating one a day will keep you ‘regular’ and help you avoid the pain and discomfort of constipation or indigestion. More importantly, this regulation of your digestive system can help in preventing you from developing cancer of the colon too.
2. Apples can lower your cholesterol and regulate your blood sugar
One of the easiest ways to reduce cholesterol in your blood is by eating apples. The fruit contains phytonutrient, a substance that can reduce your LDL cholesterol levels and help regulate your blood sugar.
3. Apples prevent tooth decay
Health benefits of apples also include the prevention of tooth decay. It’s not just the doctor you keep away with an apple, it’s also the dentist! Eating an apple naturally removes plaque by chewing on the crispy fruit and the juice of apples also contains ingredients that can kill off a high percentage of the harmful bacteria in your mouth, giving you fresh breath and less tooth decay.
4. Body detox
Apples are low in calories and high in fiber; not only eating apples before or after your meal can help you reduce your portion size and feel fuller for longer, but also apples detoxify and cleanse your body, eliminating toxins out of your system. To enjoy detoxifying health benefits of apples, you can eat them fresh or add apples to your detoxifying green smoothies.
5. Apples provide asthma relief
Apples are rich in antioxidants and it has been found that drinking fresh apple juice once a day can bring some relief from the symptoms of asthma. Studies have shown that people who do drink the juice suffer less from wheezing and other breathing difficulties that are associated with the disease.
6. Apples can improve your eyesight
The high concentration of vitamins A and C found in apples help to strengthen the eyes and can ease some of the effects of degenerating eyesight. They can also be useful in treating in night blindness, so they help you see in the dark too.
7. Apples can help prevent heart disease
As well as reducing your cholesterol, apples can help to prevent heart disease through their antioxidant qualities. Apples can help to prevent the oxidation of fat from occurring, which is known to be the prime cause of many heart and cardiovascular conditions.
8. Apples are in the list of energy boosting foods
Apples are great for a snack to get you going in the morning or for a pick me up after a hard workout. The natural sugars in apples are quickly converted into energy by the body, and eating natural energy boosting foods is much better for you, than a caffeine rich energy drinks.
The list of health benefits of apples is pretty long and these are only a few of them.
Did you know that there are over 7000 varieties of apples and that some apple trees can live up to 100 years old?
Do you like apples? What is your favorite healthy snack?
Please, share your thoughts and healthy eating tips in the comment section below.
Stay healthy and happy!

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HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH,
Hilton Head, S. C., August 2, 1864.
Rear-Admiral J. A. DAHLGREN,
Commanding South Atlantic Blockading Squadron, Present:
ADMIRAL: I have received your letter of the 1st, and thank you for your kind offer of the Pawnee to bring them to Port Royal. I think it will be better, however, to bring them down on the Cosmopolitan, which has ample accommodations. I will thank you for your kind intentions of a salute from the Pawnee guns, which will be a handsome compliment to our brave officers. I will order the Cosmopolitan, as soon as she gets our officers on board, to hoist her flags, and, with band playing, to round to under the stern of the Pawnee while the salute is being fired. After returning thanks for the compliment to the captain of the Pawnee, the Cosmopolitan will steam for this harbor. Fort Welles will salute as it enters.
J. G. FOSTER,
HDQRS. DEPT. OF S. CAROLINA, GEORGIA, AND FLORIDA,
Charleston, S. C., August 2, 1864.
Major General J. G. FOSTER,
Commanding U. S. Forces, Dept. of the South, Hilton Head:
GENERAL: I received your letter of the 29th ultimo, informing me that the Secretary of War had authorized you to exchange any prisoners in your hands, rank for rank, or their equivalents, such exchange being s special one; and that you had sent Major Anderson to make arrangements as to time and place for the exchange. Major Lay, of my staff, whose authority to act I had previously made known to you, and who met Major Anderson at Port Royal Ferry, reports to me that he and Major Anderson had agreed to make the exchange to-morrow morning in the north channel leading to Charleston Harbor. Having received authority from my Government to make the exchange, I will send 5 generals and 45 field officers of the U. S. service on a steamer for exchange for exchange at the time and place appointed. The details as to equivalents will be settled between Majors Lay and Anderson, or any other officer to whom you may assign that duty, and any balance that may be found due you will be forwarded in officers by flag of truce, as agreed upon.
On your assurance conveyed in your letter of the 16th ultimo, that Assistant Surgeon Robinson, of the One hundred and fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, was not, when captured, reconnoitering, I will release and send him within your lines as soon as it can be done. He had been sent from here before I received your letter in regard to him.
I am, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
HEADQUARTERS BOAT INFANTRY,
Morris Island, S. C., August 2, 1864.
Lieutenant E. W. SCHAUFFLER, Aide-de-Camp:
LIEUTENANT: I have the honor to report that, in compliance with orders from the general commanding, three boats went entirely

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I feel like I’ve been subconsciously been waiting to hear this song for a long time. It’s like the idea of what a perfect song should be was in my head, and I just had to hear this song to realize that it’s what I’ve been wanting all along.
The original by Flight Facilities is a dreamy enough song, with a motif reminiscent of many Ibiza house classics gently establishing the beach vibe in the background. Jess’ vocals make me feel like I’m laying back on a sunlounger, caipirinha in hand, as I watch the sun float down to the horizon. And then this Myndset bootleg edit adds just that final little touch of a danceable beat, a dash of extra instrumentals, and - voila! – the perfect summer song.
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Pigeonpea sterility mosaic virus-I
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Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.07 EPS
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The apparel retailer reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.07, Briefing.com reports. Urban Outfitters had a return on equity of 15.88% and a net margin of 5.66%. The company had revenue of $873 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $860.80 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.66 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was down 2.0% on a year-over-year basis.
Urban Outfitters (URBN) traded down 5.13% during trading on Tuesday, hitting $16.82. The stock had a trading volume of 12,470,919 shares. Urban Outfitters has a 52-week low of $16.19 and a 52-week high of $40.80. The company has a market cap of $1.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.82 and a beta of 0.66. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $18.44 and its 200-day moving average price is $21.65. Urban Outfitters also was the recipient of some unusual options trading on Monday. Investors acquired 32,160 put options on the stock. This represents an increase of approximately 763% compared to the average daily volume of 3,727 put options.
Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. UBS AG restated a “neutral” rating and set a $21.00 price target (down from $25.00) on shares of Urban Outfitters in a research report on Wednesday, May 17th. BMO Capital Markets set a $20.00 price target on Urban Outfitters and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 8th. Jefferies Group LLC reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $23.00 target price on shares of Urban Outfitters in a report on Friday, June 9th. Robert W. Baird reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $25.00 target price (down from $28.00) on shares of Urban Outfitters in a report on Wednesday, May 17th. Finally, Deutsche Bank AG reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $18.00 target price (down from $19.00) on shares of Urban Outfitters in a report on Friday. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, twenty-one have assigned a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Urban Outfitters currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $25.00.
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Urban Outfitters Company Profile
Urban Outfitters, Inc is a lifestyle specialty retail company. The Company operates through two segments: Retail and Wholesale. The Company’s Retail segment consists of its Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain and Bhldn brands, whose merchandise is sold to its customers through retail stores, Websites, mobile applications, catalogs and customer contact centers.
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“Flybe has called in accountants from KPMG as the low-cost airline attempts to save itself from collapse.
Britain’s biggest regional airline sounded the alarm yesterday by putting itself up for sale. The announcement came as half-year profits plunged and the company’s auditor, PwC, warned of “significant doubt” over its future.
KPMG has been appointed to provide Flybe with advice on its cash flow. City sources said the Monarch Airlines administrator is the frontrunner to take on a potential insolvency. …”


The U.S. Coast Guard says it will investigate the sinking of the HMS Bounty, the day after suspending the search for the ship's still-missing captain.
The coast guard says such investigations often take months to complete, and is not intended to establish criminal or civil responsibility.
On Monday, strong winds and rain from Sandy caused the HMS Bounty, a Canadian-built 19th century sailing replica, to take on water off the North Carolina coast, forcing the crew to abandon ship.
Fourteen crew members were rescued by helicopter but the ship's 63-year-old captain, Robin Walbridge, was reported missing.
Walbridge was one of three who were swept overboard. One managed to reach a lifeboat, and was among those rescued.
Another, 42-year-old Claudine Christian, was recovered, but was unresponsive and later died.
After covering 12,000 overlapping square nautical miles over 90 hours with air crews from Florida, North Carolina and Miami, the Coast Guard announced Thursday it would be suspending its rescue search.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Walbridge and Christian families," said Capt. Doug Cameron, the chief of incident response for the Coast Guard 5th District, in a statement.
"Suspending a search and rescue case is one of the hardest decisions we have to make.”
A spokesperson for the HMS Bounty says the ship tried to avoid Sandy, but the storm proved to be too strong.


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The bandits stood there staring at Xectix until one of them shouted “who the bloody hell are you?!”
Xectix turned around and smiled his yellow teeth at the bandits. “Tell me why I should tell you when you’re going to be dead in thirty seconds anyway?”
The bandits all roared with laughter while the same bandit said “dead? Ha-ha! It’s twelve against one old man ha-ha! It seems almost unfair don’t it lads?!”
The bandits held their sides with laughter until they calmed down to get their weapons out and started smirking, while Xectix just stood there.
“Your right... it does seem unfair” said Xectix. He put Henry on the floor and cracked his knuckles. “Now it’s fair!”
The bandits all snarled and charged at the hero. “You have twenty seconds left to live" he said calmly.
It all seemed to happen in slow motion to Kalt as Xectix fought the bandits.
One came over and tried to hit Xectix’s head off with his axe but the hero knocked the axe out of his hand and formed a ball of fire and shoved it into the bandits face and exploded. Xectix then spun on the spot and side kicked another bandit in the neck and heard a loud crack.
Three bandits tried to stab into Xectix with his leg still in the air from his kick but he hopped and stood on their swords. Chuckling at the amazed expressions he back flipped while waving his hand which caused the swords to magically fly out of the bandits hand and float around Xectix.
When he landed neatly the swords pointed at their former owners and flew straight into them and knocked them back.
“15 seconds left” said Xectix calmly.
Two more bandits came up either side of Xectix and tried to thrust into him but Xectix lifted his legs and fell to the floor flat on his back as the bandits stabbed each other and both fell to the ground. Xectix rolled backwards, lifting himself off of the ground and high into the air as more bandits charged forward.
Xectix’s eyes glowed white and mist perspired from the ground underneath the charging bandits’ feet and rose around them. The bandits stopped and looked around them wondering what was going on when Xectix raised his hands and ice shot out from under the bandits’ feet and froze them solid.
Xectix landed and fired small ice stakes from his hands and smashed the frozen bandits into tiny pieces.
“7 seconds left” there was only one bandit left who looked around at his fallen comrades and decided to not risk it and ran for it. Xectix looked at him and put his hands together with his eyes beginning to glow yellow.
“5 seconds.” The bandit got halfway down the street
“4 seconds.” Small pebbles around the bandit began shaking
“3 seconds.” The earth around him began moving
“2 seconds.” The bandit began running harder
“1 second.” A small pillar of earth rose from the ground and shot out in the form of a stalagmite which impaled the bandit.
He struggled for a moment and fell eventually silent, ceasing to move.
“Out of time.”
Xectix drew a long breathe and went over to Henry to pick him up and put him back in his beard. Kalt stared at Xectix in awe at the stuff he had just done to those bandits.
'So that was the power of a hero... amazing' Kalt thought.
Xectix walked over to Kalt and extended his hand.
“Come with me Kalt.”
Kalt sat staring at it blankly until he realised something far more important. Kalt stood up and limped as fast as he could over to his family with more tears going down his face.
Xectix had a look of displeasure on his face and slowly walked over to Kalt. “Their dead Kalt, and you will be to if we don’t get out of here” Xectix warned Kalt.
Kalt faced Xectix with anger building inside his beaten body until he could no longer contain it.
“BRING THEM BACK!” he screamed at Xectix “USE YOUR POWER AND BRING THEM BACK NOW!”
Xectix sighed and kneeled down to Kalt. “I'm afraid there is no power that brings back the dead... I wish there was but there isn’t Kalt... I am sorry this has happened to you.
Kalt wailed in frustration and started hitting the floor in anger.
“Look Kalt, these bandits appear to be after you and I don’t know why. It’s likely that there are more on the way so you have two choices; come with me and live, or stay here and die, decide now please” Xectix pressed an emotional Kalt.
Kalt was torn between his desire to live and his desire to stay with his family, his mind raced with what to do but eventually he made his mind up. Kalt looked at the hero and took his extended hand “I want to go with you” he feebly said.
Xectix smiled softly at Kalt and his eyes began glowing gold. “Prepare yourself, this always feels weird the first time.”
Kalt looked back at his family and a final tear trickled down his cheek. The area around Kalt began to look distorted and his body felt light and weightless, Kalt looked at his hand and it began disappearing.
Xectix muttered two words ‘Light Step’ and he ran, dragging Kalt along with him towards a house.
Before Kalt could scream they both disappeared into thin air, leaving the burning ruins on Yuit behind.
The bandit leader came out from behind a house straight after the two left and swore loudly, he turned back to his other bandits. “We’re getting out of here lads, he’s gone.”
The mob of bandits that numbered in the hundreds began shuffling amongst their selves and made an opening to a hooded person with a long black cloak in the middle of the crowd.
The hooded figure stepped forward and the heavy rain stopped almost instantaneously, as if sky itself was afraid to rain in this mysterious man’s presence, and walked up to the bandit leader who bowed before a man nearly half his size.
“What do you mean he’s gone?” He asked sending a chill down the bandit leader’s spine.
The bandit leader fidgeted around and looked down “that hero took him.”
The hooded figure stood there for a moment in silence, the rest of the bandits looked at him ready to flee at the first sign of danger like a bunch of rabbits running from a fox. These cold blooded killers were gulping on the spot at the revelation this hooded figure was told unpleasant news.
The hooded figure suddenly turned and struck the bandit leader down with such force it made the ground shake and the crowd of bandits’ hair get blown backwards as if a gale of wind had blew at them.
“I am most disappointed in you my friend, I wanted the boy, that’s all, but you had to screw it up...damn that Xectix... he’ll pay for this.”
The hooded figure swished his cloak and marched down the bandits and into darkness leaving the bandit leader to pick himself up in pain from the mud. The heavy rain began to fall again the moment he was gone.

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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Monday directed a 73-year-old man convicted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to “drop-a-pin” on Google Maps every Friday to allow the police to verify his location.
The 10-year sentence of convict Babu Lal was temporarily suspended for three months after Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani took note of his medical condition and the “need to decongest prisons” over Covid-19 fears.
The court also directed Lal to make a video call every Friday between 11 am and 11:30 am to the investigating or station house officer (SHO) of the police station.
“The appellant will make a video-call every Friday between 11 am and 11:30 am to the Investigating Officer, and in case the Investigating Officer is no longer in service or is otherwise unavailable, then to the SHO of the Police Station where the case was registered and also ‘drop-a-pin’ on Google maps, so that the IO/SHO can verify the appellant’s presence and location,” the judge said.
Lal was directed to give a phone number to the jail superintendent and asked to ensure that this number is kept active and switched-on at all times.
Lal was convicted under the POCSO Act for sexually assaulting a minor and had been in jail since 24 February 2020, when his sentence was pronounced. He has also paid a fine of Rs 10,000 levied by the court. Lal had sought a temporary suspension of his sentence, citing old age and medical condition.
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Convict’s suffers from high blood sugar and BP
During the hearing on 13 April, the court demanded a report on Lal’s medical condition from the jail superintendent. This report showed Lal had high blood sugar levels and he also suffered from high blood pressure.
Lal’s lawyer, Amit Chauhan, had however said this report did not reflect the convict’s medical condition accurately. Lal’s previous medical complications, said Chauhan, make it “medically unsafe” for him to remain in prison due to Covid-19.
Advocate Asha Tiwari, appearing for the Delhi government, had opposed Lal’s plea for suspension of sentence. But the court noted that she did not counter the submission that Lal was in a medically vulnerable position in prison.
Allowing Lal’s application, Justice Bhambhani then observed: “Although the record shows that the applicant has only been in prison since 24.02.2020 which was the date the sentencing order was passed; and that he has been convicted of heinous offences under the POCSO Act, in the unprecedented circumstances of a public health emergency that prevail today and the consequent need to decongest prisons for the overall medical safety of all prisoners, this court is persuaded to grant to the appellant interim suspension of sentence for a period of three months.”
Lal’s sentence was consequently suspended, subject to payment of a period bond of Rs 50,000.
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Another brief update as I obsess on curling. We are talking women's heart health tomorrow with Dr. Eugenia Gianos, the co-clinical director of the Center for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease at NYU Langone Health. Usually when I talk chest pain its GERD, but not in this segment! Heart questions? Give us a call at 1-877-NYU-DOCS!
We will have a super combo Ask Doctor Ira and Gastroenterology Update at 8:30 and 9:30 AM.
As someone who literally does poop for a living, I was excited to find out that there is a documentary coming out about it! Join me and Jason and Randy Sklar as we talk about their new movie, Poop Talk.

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Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the cognitive impairments present in Pakistani substance –dependent patients admitted in rehabilitation centers of Islamabad/Rawalpindi in a time-efficient and cost effective way. Globally, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) is being used for cognitive screening of patients, due to its established clinical utility and ease of administration. Therefore, we sought to investigate acceptability of this test in substance –dependent patients of Pakistani origin.
Study design: This is a multi-site, cross-sectional study.
Methods: In this study, MoCA was administered to 100 substance dependents in- patients together with 60 age and education level matched nonsubstance using healthy controls. All the study participants were male and aged between 23-47.
Results: The mean MoCA score was 18.5 4.5 for addicted patients and 74% had abnormal score (≤ 26 value) and 29.1± 1.2 for the controls. In our study population, age and education levels were negatively associated with MoCA scores. Visuospatial processing, working memory and executive function domains were found to be significantly impaired in all the cases. Majority of our substance –dependent patients (86%) did not find cognitive screening with MoCA as an unpleasant experience. Conclusions: MoCA test can be used as an initial cognitive screening tool in Pakistani substance- dependent patients admitted in rehabilitation centers.
Conclusions:. MoCA test can be used as an initial cognitive screening tool in
Pakistani substance- dependent patients admitted in rehabilitation centers.
Citation: Zaheer R, Ghazal P. 2020. CognitiveScreening of Pakistani Substance-Dependent Male Patients using Montreal Cognitive Assessment Score (MoCA). J Addict Sci 6(2): 37-42.


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Each of the five discourses and letters offered in the present volume is a celebrated treatise of timeless relevance. Taken together they comprise, in capsule form, the full range of the Rambam's views on God, Torah, man, and the world. In addition to answering questions on crucial issues relating to our faith, they provide an insight into the mindset of Maimonides, the prodigious genius and compassionate leader of the Jewish people.I want very much to clarify this mystery and unlock its hidden meanings in the Torah verses. ... will include it in my book on the prophets that I am currently working on, or in a special volume I will compose to explain these thirteen principles.
|Title||:||The Essential Maimonides|
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BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Senate on Thursday approved a measure banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public education.
The Senate voted 25-10 to pass the legislation that adds a new section to laws that opponents said negates another section prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or age.
Senators amended the legislation that was previously approved by the House. That means it must now go back to the House for lawmakers there to vote on the amended version.
Opponents said Idaho has a history of discriminatory behavior against marginalized groups that persists, and the measure would allow that behavior to continue.
This bill “is a step back into the Jim Crow era,” said Democratic Sen. Cherie Buckner-Webb, who is black, referring to the era before the civil rights movement.
“Mainstream dominant culture has never had to feel the brunt of the discrimination we’ve had for many, many years,” she said.
Backers say treating everyone simply for who they are rather than their gender or skin color is the intent of the legislation.
“The reality of it is, this is maybe a goal that is unobtainable, but I think we have to try,” said Republican Senate Majority Leader Chuck Winder.


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Bangkok United is a chance for Jeonbuk Hyundai to turn things around.
캡틴토토Jeonbuk Hyundai will face Bangkok United in the second leg of their 2023-24 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Champions League (ACL) Group F match at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. Currently, Jeonbuk and Bangkok are tied on three points.
Jeonbuk will be looking to turn things around in this match. In their previous match, a 1-3 loss at home to Daegu FC in League Round 32, Jeonbuk was unable to carry over the momentum from their victory over Gwangju FC. The home defeat, which included a goal in the 15th minute, left Jeonbuk with a dead pool.
The disappointment of the performance makes it even harder for Jeonbuk. Jeonbuk parted ways with head coach Kim Sang-sik at the beginning of the season and appointed Dan Petrescu. Petrescu seemed to bring ‘dakgong’ back to Jeonbuk based on the bold football, but recently, there is no clear color or sharpness, only a ‘straight look’.
Recalling the memories of the Kitchee match. Jeonbuk was winless in the league for five games when they played their first group game against Kitchee. Luckily, they were able to turn things around with a win against Kitchee and carried that momentum into the match against Gwangju. Regardless of the performance, Jeonbuk had to be satisfied with the three points, as they needed them immediately.
This is because Jeonbuk is in danger of dropping down to Final B. Jeonbuk currently has 46 points. Their fate depends on the outcome of their final match of the regular round against FC Seoul. If they win, they’ll move up to Final A, but if they lose, they’ll be heading to Final B for the first time in their history. As we approach the end of the season, Jeonbuk is more concerned with the immediate outcome.
Jeonbuk is currently missing players like Baek Seung-ho, Park Jin-seop, and Park Jae-yong for the Asian Games, which has put a lot of physical pressure on the remaining players. In addition, the team will be traveling to Southeast Asia for the Bangkok match, which will make it even more difficult. Nevertheless, Jeonbuk must focus on this match and win. They need to win in Bangkok to lift their spirits and carry that momentum into Seoul.


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CITY OF SAN FERNANDO---Mitsubishi Carworld is bringing more thrill and adventure on the road as it recently unveiled the all-new Mitsubishi Triton pick up truck designed to elevate your ride a journey beyond limits.
During its adrenaline-packed launch on January 26 and 27 graced by LausGroup Executive Director Carisa Laus, Chief Operating Officer Alfie Adriano and Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation executives, hundreds of loyal Carworld customers, eager Strada pick up owners and motoring enthusiasts gathered at the Carworld Pampanga showroom to take a peek at the Triton 2024, grab unique offers and freebies, and test drive the much awaited, innovative and exciting SUV.
That's because the Triton comes and conquers the road and any terrain with its all-new design, high power engine, all-new chassis and suspension, and advanced safety features.
The Triton's exterior is more aggressive, sporting a front fascia with cunning headlights combined with a massive square-shaped grille, emblazoned with Mitsubishi's iconic Dynamic Shield Design. It exudes a tougher design, longer overall length, and a wider stance, bolder and dominant to complete the overall look and eye-catching presence on and off the street.
Under the Triton's hood is a newly developed 2.4-litre Bi-Turbo diesel engine with a '2-stage' turbo capable of producing 204PS of power with a 470Nm maximum torque, so responsive and more powerful than ever. Added to the power horse is the all-new chassis and suspension that has been rigorously tested to provide increased strength and reduced overall weight. The improved suspension design with new shock-absorption system ensures excellent comfort even in the harshest terrain.
Inside, the cabin and overall interior has been improved to provide a more comfortable and spacious cabin with all important amenities with the driver and passengers in mind.
And the all-new Triton is built to elevate your adventures to whole new level with extra features all its own like the equipped Forward Collision Mitigation with pedestrian detection, object detection for improved safety, driver Rear Cross Traffic Alert via visual and audible warnings if an approaching vehicle is detected when reversing, and enhanced connectivity options with a new 9-inch display audio system with Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay on the Athlete and GLS variants.
Choice of the Triton ride is expansive with several variants: Athlete 4WD (P1,909,000); GLS 2WD AT (P1,582,000), GLX 4WD MT (P1,561,000); GLX 2WD AT (P1,383,0000; GLX 2WD MT (P1,311,000); GL 4WD MT (P1,157,000); and GL 2WD MT (P1,134,000).
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Like so many of the greats who came up during the music's Golden Age, Blakey was already playing professionally (he even had his own band) as a teenager.
He came to play drum in an unusual way. According to his own account, a club owner told him to get off the piano and play drums instead - at gunpoint no less.
A less violent set of transformations followed: Working as drummer Chick Webb's valet, playing in a group with Mary Lou Williams, three years on the road with Fletcher Henderson, a stint with Fletcher Henderson and then gigs with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Sarah Vaughan.
Under his Jazz Messengers, Blakey attracted many great musicians almost too numerous to name...but lets try anyway:
Clifford Brown, Wayne Shorter, Lee Morgan, Curtis Fuller, Cedar Walton, Chuck Mangione, Keith Jarrett, Reggie Workman, Lucky Thompson, John Hicks, Terence Blanchard, Kenny Dorham, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, Charles Tolliver, Gary Bartz, Lou Donaldson, John Gilmore, Benny Golson, Johnny Griffin, Billy Harper, Donald Harrison, Jackie McLean, Hank Mobley, Ira Sullivan, Jean Toussaint, Wynton Kelly, Joanne, Brackeen, Walter Davis, Jr., Jaki Byard, Horace Silver, and Bobby Timmons.
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its DONE! I'm not completely happy with it as it pulls a little across the snow flakes because apparently I knit really, really tight in fair isle knitting. All of the ends are sewn in, the pom pom is on it is absolutely CUTE!
Its a knit 2 purl 2 rib and then the pattern is a modification of the stocking pattern from the holiday issue of Interweave knits.
anyway, really, really happy with what is my first attempt at a real fair isle pattern.
Still working on socks, and exam dunce hat


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The Magna Carta originated with a royal charter granted by King John of England in 1215. It has subsequently been reissued, revised and/or confirmed many times, most significantly by Henry III in 1225. In 1297, it was confirmed in Parliament by Edward I and placed on the Statute Roll.
The principles of English law are derived from clause 39* of the original charter which provides that all power comes from the law and that no man is above it (commonly referred to as the Rule of Law). After Henry III's revision in 1225, as confirmed in 1297, this clause became "chapter" 29. "Cap. 29" is considered the proper reference and should be used in all citations.
[*Note: Numbering is by convention. In the charter itself, the clauses are not numbered and the text reads continuously.]
It is published in both Latin and English in Magna Carta, 2d ed., by J.C. Holt.
The Magna Carta, 1215, is printed in the Revised Statutes of British Columbia, 1911, vol. 4 [1982 reprint].
This volume contains the original 1215 version translated from Latin and also provides brief explanatory notes on reissues.
The reissue of 1225, The Magna Carta, 9 Hen. 3 , is published in the Statutes at Large, vol. 1.
- Magna Carta by J.C. Holt – on-site at Vancouver Courthouse Library
- Statutes of British Columbia – on-site at Courthouse Libraries
- The statutes at large from Magna Charta to the end of the last parliament, 1761 – on-site at Victoria Courthouse Library
- The statutes at large from the Magna Charta to the end of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, anno 1761 – on-site at Vancouver Courthouse Library
- Magna Carta and its influence in the world today by Sir Ivor Jennings – on-site at Vancouver Courthouse Library


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Viking girls rally to beat WolverinesPublished 10:37am Wednesday, December 19, 2012
PELICAN RAPIDS — A great second half defensive stand led the hosting Pelican Rapids Viking girls to their fifth win of the season as they topped the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines 50-45 Tuesday.
The Wolverines were able to take advantage of the Vikings in the first half as they jumped out to an early 29-23 lead at the break.
Coach Brian Korf’s second half game plan paid dividends as a change of defensive scheme shutdown the Wadena shooters and allowed Pelican Rapids back into the game.
When the dust settled at the end of the game, the Vikings walked off the court with a five point victory.
“We did a great job defensively in the second half,” Korf said. “ We were able to hold Wadena to only 14 points and we forced 18 turnovers in the game.”
The Vikings were led by a Mackenzie Korf with 20 points, while teammate Alyssa Huseby pulled down eight boards in the win.
Pelican Rapids struggled from the field as they went 16 for 50, but were on target from the free throw line as they made 15 of 23.
The Vikings will now travel to Thief River Falls to take on Red Lake Thursday at Northland Community College at 7:30 p.m.


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I know I'm going to rain all over the "We won the game" fans, and I'm usually in that group myself, but this really was not the Ravens game I was hoping to see coming out of the bye week. The defense was not too bad, but that offense is just embarrassing. There's not too many games you're going to win with three good drives. All those 3-and-outs put too much pressure on the D.
The Browns QB has some talent, but the guy is way over his head right now. And the coach should really be fired. Going for it on 4th down deep in your own territory with four minutes to go in the game, especially when the Ravens offense was mostly useless in the second half, was insane. And didn't they have a TD taken off the board due to an illegal procedure penalty, or did I just dream that as I dozed due to lack of football by the Ravens? If they had been playing a real football team they would have been in trouble.
The issue was especially stark when I watched the Steelers vs. the Giants in the next game, two real football teams the Ravens will have to deal with. I have this theory that they tend to play down to their competition, so maybe they will get up for those games. I hope this is true.


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Spotlight on: MolteninkDean13 Jun 20146760
Would you believe it – its Friday again! This means its time for another Fan Friday interview. This week we’re featuring Moltenink who has had a big part in the early access forums with his numerous designs for OMDU heroes and traps all of which have been drawn by Molten’s skilful hand! Now we step behind the scenes to find out a little more about the person behind this excellent art!
- Name: Rob Lundy
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- What is an average working day like for Moltenink?
It depends on whether or not I’m working from home or in a studio at the time. But the usually I get up as early as I can justify to myself, consume dangerous amounts of coffee and draw something quickly to get the creative juices flowing. (Lately it’s been OMDU heroes) Then it’s check for revisions and approval status on stuff I did earlier in the week. When all that’s out of the way it’s making new art, doing animation fixes, compositing, special effects, character rigging, whatever the current contract entails.
- How long have you been involved with animation / graphic design?
I graduated from the animation program at my local college in 2007 and I’ve been working solidly ever since. Sometimes a couple of jobs at a time. I’ve been dabbling in graphic design for 3 or 4 years but been doing it professionally for only a couple. I’ve been lucky enough to have worked on a HUGE number of TV shows but as is the fate of most animators, most people won’t have heard of many of them.
- What is your dream job?
Honestly, I love games. I’ve been slowly breaking into illustrating board games, which I love doing. But to be perfectly honest, doing concept art or production art for video games sits at the top of my list.
- Can we find any Moltenink art in games today?
You definitely can. I’ve been doing work for the board game company TMG. You can find my art on Dungeon Roll, Templar Intrigue, a couple of their micro games and one new project that’s about to hit kickstarter this month called “Harbour” designed by Scott Almes.
- How did you discover OMD?
I saw a demo for it on Xbox Live and the art style drew me in. The gameplay sealed it for me. Then when there was co-op in OMD2… well I played hundreds of hours of it.
- We love your OMD concepts for heroes and traps. Out of all of the ones you have designed, which one is your favourite so far?
Thanks, more than anything I enjoy creating things that make people happy. Seeing people comment and enjoying my work motivates me to make more.
I think I enjoy the process of making them the most so the lazy answer is “whichever one I’m making right now.” But if I had to choose I would say the Satyr. Always been partial to monstrous characters.
- What do you think of the design of the two lane OMDU map?
I love the aesthetics. I can’t express that enough. The architecture and lighting, the indoor and outdoor colours. It’s fantastic. I kind of enjoy the frantic pace it has… but you get bored of anything after a while so I’m dying to see some new ones.
- What is your favourite OMD trap and why?
That is a difficult question cause they are all so good. But I get a ridiculous joy from seeing spike walls fling mountain trolls head over heels down a hallway. I laugh EVERY time.
- Is there anything missing in OMDU that you would particularly like to see?
Physics traps. Like I said they are hilarious, and I’d get a real kick out of going toe to toe with another hero and see them flung off the map when they were least expecting it.
- Do you think any of the heroes are un-balanced right now?
I’d like to see Smolder get some love… I really want her to be good and she’s the runt of the litter at the moment. Aside from that I don’t think anyone stands out as clearly overpowered. Some heroes are devastating in the right players hands, but I don’t think any one of them is a guaranteed win.
- Is there anything you would like to say to all the OMD fans out there right now?
Don’t be afraid of the “new” play style in OMDU! It’s a blast and while it’s a little different, it’s every bit as fun! Plus as a living, evolving game we’re gonna get to see new stuff all the time! Trust in the Robot… the Robot loves you.
Be on the lookout! Over the next few days we’ll be featuring some of Moltenink’s fantastic OMDU designs for heroes and traps right here on REF. Check back often!

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One of the smallest versions of universal measurement instruments ever developed by Ahlborn, European-made and ergonomically designed, the new 2470 series has one input (with 4 channels), with a Bluetooth wireless link enabling measurements to be configured and retrieved on a PC via the free AMR Control software, as well as creating a wireless network of several devices.
It has the same specifications as the 2490-1 model, i.e. a memory capacity of around 100 measurements, a 7-key keypad, a large dual-display screen and Min/Max functions. Equipped with a 16-bit A/D converter, its acquisition speed is 10 measurements/second.
Powered by battery or AC adapter (not supplied), supplied with 3 batteries and factory test certificate.
Maximum unobstructed range: 300 metres
Connection to the PC is via Bluetooth/USB module part no. ZA1719BCU.
DIN rail mounting
Version with integrated temperature sensor
Version with integrated temperature/humidity sensor
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