Prior to the 2013 season, the Ravens got a gift when Elvis Dumervil unexpectedly became available on the market. Dumervil was a high profile talent that the Ravens got a great deal on. Understand that the Dumervil situation was special. However, big name players get cut every season. It’s the nature of the business.
We have looked at possible free agent wide outs and free safeties. Here’s a breakdown of some well-known players who are not free agents, but could be casualties of the cap as they enter the final years of their contracts. Is there another off the radar gift awaiting the Ravens this year?
Discuss your thoughts on this topic on our message board.
Julius Peppers (CHI) – At 34 years old, we saw the first signs of decline from one of the top defensive stars of the last decade. The three-time All-Pro could find himself out of a job if the Bears decide to save $9.81M by releasing him. Also worth mentioning, Jay Cutler’s new contract nets him $22.5M against the cap in 2014. Peppers cap number is $18.18M for 2014, and he didn’t live up to that number last season. The NFL as we all know is a “what have you don’t for me lately” league. The $8.37M in dead money is high, but there have been far worse cases of dead money against the cap in recent years. Peyton Manning accounted for $16M when released by the Colts. Stanford Routt (OAK), Aaron Curry (SEA), and Demeco Ryans (HOU) all accounted for dead money in the $10M-$11M range. Sure they could restructure Peppers, but how many years are they willing to tack onto a 34 year old defensive end?
Sam Bradford (STL) – St. Louis fans have to be asking themselves, “Is this the guy”? After four years, only two of which he played a full season, he’s 18-30-1 as the starter, 58.6 CMP%. Bradford has 59 TDs and 38 INTs in 49 games and a career QB rating of 79.3. According to Pro Football Reference, at this point in his career, Bradford is most similar to Tim Couch, Vince Young, Dennis Shaw of the early 70’s Bills, Dan Pastorini of the early 70’s Oilers, and Mark Sanchez. Coming off knee surgery to repair a torn ACL seven games into 2013, is Bradford worth the $17.61M cap hit, or do you take the savings of $10.42M? The Rams have the second overall pick from the Redskins. Manziel, Bridgewater, and Bortles could all be available if it’s time to cut their losses and move on.
Antonio Cromartie (NYJ) – He had a down year in 2013 getting burnt for seven TDs. Only three guys allowed more scores in their direction than Cromartie’s seven. His salary is set to increase a ton, up to $14.98M. I don’t think anyone expects the Jets to shell that out for a CB whose play is suffering, complains of knee and hip issues, and is becoming an off field distraction with his stance on marijuana (and practically admitting to using the banned substance). The Jets would save $9.5M by releasing Cromartie prior to the final year of his contract.
Will Smith (NO) – Smith has played his entire career in New Orleans, but missed 2013 with a torn ACL in camp. Word around Saints camp is that prior to that he was having trouble adjusting to new Defensive Coordinator, Rob Ryan’s 3-4 system. At 33 years old, and unfit in Ryan’s scheme, coming off an ACL tear, it’s almost certainty that the Saints will release Smith, and save $11.55M against their cap.
Santonio Holmes (NYJ) – Holmes put up some respectable numbers during his time in Pittsburgh, but has been a disappointment in New York. He hasn’t played a full season since 2011 when he only notched 684 yards, but 8 TDs. Certainly not worth the $10.75M cap number, and the Jets could gladly take the $8.25M in savings. Most mock drafts have the Jets taking a receiver in the first round, likely to be Holmes replacement.
So are any of these guys on the Ravens radar? Not very likely. Peppers would be an upgrade to a defensive line that will probably lose Arthur Jones to free agency. Even if released instead of restructured by Chicago, he’ll still get top dollar that the Ravens will need to allocate elsewhere.
We have our QB so Bradford is out. I don’t see a situation where Tyrod Taylor is not the back up next year. Even if Bradford is released, someone in dire need would allow him to compete for a starting job whereas that would be out of the question here.
I have a feeling that cornerback Corey Graham might follow Teryl Austin along with Jim Caldwell to Detroit. It would open the door for Cromartie here in Baltimore, but is it worth the headache? If the Ravens are patient, as they usually are in free agency, they can let the price tag really drop on Cromartie. He’ll get a physical and they’ll get an idea of how his knees and hips are holding up. If he checks out, maybe he’s an option.
Nothing I’m reading about Will Smith makes him an option for Baltimore. He has trouble in the 3-4 system which the Ravens run. Besides, there is a log jam of OLBs on the depth chart right now.
Holmes is interesting to me. The book on him is a crisp route runner, good burst out of cuts and elusive after the catch. Even at 5’10” he gets his body in front of corners to contest for balls. Looks like a fit for the west coast offense. The dysfunction that is the New York Jets quarterback situation could be why Holmes has seen a drop off in his stats. But his lack of durability is a huge red flag. Durability issues combined with unimpressive stats could make him a very cheap commodity on the market. The Ravens could be without free agent to be Jacoby Jones. Holmes on the cheap, with an actual quarterback throwing his way, could prove to be great value.
Mike was born on the Eastern Shore, raised in Finksburg, and currently resides in Parkville. In 2009, Mike graduated from the Broadcasting Institute of Maryland. Mike became a Baltimore City Fire Fighter in late 2010. Mike has appeared as a guest on Q1370, and FOX45. Now a Sr. Ravens Analyst for BSL, he can be reached at [email protected].


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Welcome 2012! NYE Celebrations at MLH
The dawn of the New Year brought such joy and festivity to the party revellers that gathered at MLH on New Years eve, to welcome a “Brand New Year” with confetti-filled celebrations, glittering fireworks displays and star-studded festivity. The much awaited spectacular, magnificent and extravagant fireworks displays lit up the skies which lasted for nearly half hour.
There were much hope and anticipation among those who took part in the festivities that the New Year would bring Peace, reconciliation and economic prosperity to the nation. Here are few highlights of the event.

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Last Friday, I was walking Carl Spencer around the neighborhood like I always do and we came across a garage sale. I immediately stopped and started poking through the clutter. I didn’t see anything interesting so I decided to continue walking. But then, something caught my eye. Leaning against the garage was a double-length Manhasset Music Stand for $3.00! To think I was the first person to recognize this amazing ganz medsea — WOW! I quickly handed over the $3 and whisked away my purchase. Now when friends come over to rehearse and make music, the floor doesn’t have to be littered with music!

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By Rosy Lawrence | November 3, 2022
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A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, presided over by Justice Nureni Kuranga, has given an order restraining the Kwara State government, its agents, privies, assigns and whosoever deriving or claiming the title from or under them from further interfering with Artee Industries Limited’s peaceful possession of the parcel of land covered by right of occupancy No. KW 17223, measuring 4.371 hectares and situated along Wahab Folawiyo (Unity) road, Ilorin.
The court also gave an order restraining the state government from continuing to trespass on the parcel of the land pending the determination of the substantive suit and or such further order or orders as the court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.
A copy of the order of the suit No: KWS/322/21, which was made available to journalists on Thursday also granted an interlocutory injunction restraining both parties, the claimant (Artee Industries Limited) as well as the defendant, (the Kwara State Government) from doing anything further on the subject matter namely property covered by right of occupancy No. KW17223 measuring 4.371 Ha and situated along Wahab Folawiyo (Unity) Road Ilorin, Kwara State pending the determination of the case.
Justice Kuranga said, “This ruling is sequel to a motion on notice dated and filed on the 7th day of October 2021.
It is brought in pursuant to order 11 rule 2, order 12 rule 10 of the Kwara State High (Civil procedure) Rules and 2005 and under the inherent jurisdiction of this Honourable Court.
He added, “Upon a motion on notice, the supporting affidavit and written address filed on the 7th day of October 2021.
“And after listening to Ahmed Tafa for the claimants/applicants, moved the motion on notice and having read the affidavit and written address filed in support of the application and the court has ruled.
“It is hereby ordered that interlocutory injunctions is hereby granted by which restraining both parties, that is, Artee Industries limited’s as well as the defendant (Kwara State government) from doing anything further on the subject matter namely property covered by a right of occupancy No. KW17223 measuring 4.371 hectares and situated along Wahab Folawiyo, road Ilorin, Kwara State pending the determination of the case.”

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I’ve heard a lot of questions lately wondering what’s next for the #MeToo movement. Far be it from me, as a white man, to presume upon an organization primarily created by and for women freeing themselves from mostly male sexual oppression. Yet, as a gay activist and a sexologist, I’ve learned a thing or two about sexual trauma over the years. Therefore, I do have a few suggestions that might be creatively constructive to the cause, and as many have pointed out, men probably need to be the ones to take these steps:
1. America’s resolutely limited understanding of sexuality needs to grow up.
The problem with a youth oriented society is that our general maturity level tends not move much beyond the “teens.” This is especially true for our sexual understanding, and we tend to glibly think that’s more than enough. To make matters worse, much of America still keeps sex education censored from our teens as much as possible, and then we wonder why sex feels so “ookie” and awkward or why many relationships never seem to reach a certain depth. We are heartbroken when our connections don’t turn out to be like a 20-minute sitcom, a romance novel, or a rom-com. Oddly enough, by all estimations there are just as many adults who need some solid sexuality education as there are teens who need it— probably more!
I’m not talking about a cursory search on the internet. I’m suggesting you take an actual class, retreat, or intensive from trained sexological professionals who can give you the real tools to be great in bed (as if this would be a horrible thing – you’d probably have a blast!). Hasn’t that been part of the problem? Some guys just assume they are “hot stuff” simply by waving their “magic wands,” so to speak. Sorry boys, it takes more than that, and a Sexual Being knows it takes knowledge, experience, sensitivity and skill to really please both your sexual partners and yourself at the same time. What’s to lose but great sex for everyone involved?
2. Healthy sexuality needs more air time.
What makes talking about sexual abuse and harassment so particularly uncomfortable is that we are not comfortable talking about sexuality in general (another feature of our sexual immaturity). When we uncomfortably force any topic of sexuality behind the closed doors of “it’s a private matter,” sexual abuse has free reign behind those doors. That’s why all this harassment has gone on for so long, because we make it just so damn hard to talk proactively about sexuality at all. At the same time, double standards abound. It’s fine to exploit sex to sell products and titillate movie-goers, but to have a constructive honest conversation about positive sexuality is usually cast in a disparaging light, and of course, it doesn’t get the ratings like a scandal does.
If we don’t allow public discourse about the positive experiences and benefits of healthy sexuality, then the only time we hear about sex is when it’s cast in the most horrible and damaging situations. Sooner or later, the negative intensity will get to be too much and it will all go underground again. Although we must bring all the abuses to light, we must be responsible in showing the wonderful and amazing aspects that make sexuality worth enjoying. We need counterbalance, because informing about healthy sexuality is part of the solution. In fact, great sexuality is the best part of the solution! Let’s talk more about it!
One of the easiest ways to further bring positive sexuality into the light is giving credit where credit is due. There is an enormous number of men who already treat their partners and relationships in a respectful, consensual, sexy manner. Organizations like goodmenproject.com and movies like The Mask You Live In are providing a platform for men to throw off outdated and disrespectful roles that end up hurting everyone, including themselves. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel to show how men should treat their love interests when there are already wonderful men out there providing examples of great and positive boyfriends, husbands, fathers, and sex partners. We just have to give them the microphone. This doesn’t make them perfect. This makes them real and all the more reason we need to hear their stories. All we have to do is have the courage to talk about it.
Thank you, ladies and all people who have fallen victim to sexual abuse and oppression, for calling us out. There are so many of us who want to do better. Thank you for never letting us get away with this shit ever again. We WILL do better.
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Well stated Jallen !!
How are you? Still in SFO area?
Thought I saw a PSP area address somewhere. I’m now retired and living in Portland Oregon. Been a while since Atlanta days.
Yeah, Brad. I’m in Palm Springs now. Thanks for staying in touch!
I’m so tired of the way our curse words continue to reflect this. What does “f— you” mean except “rape you”? It certainly doesn’t mean, “make love to you” or “have great sex.” Then there’s “bitch” – worse when you say it to a man! “You are like a woman.” We tone it down with “ son of a bitch,” to remove the insult of calling a guy a woman to the son of a loose woman (presumably one who has indiscriminate sex like a female dog, right?) then we get into various forms of sexual organs, male and female. Seriously has to be revised in our thinking. Crap, bullshit and piss at least remove the genitals from the equation.
Har! Wow Marsha, you go! It is so true. In general most of our “cuss” words are sex negative stigmatized slurs. Working to get out of the habit of using them is a challenge even for me. Thank you for your honest and “profane” input – wink!
Don’t forget “that sucks” which has become completely acceptable == although it usually means. “That’s too bad.”
Encouraging men who are “not perfect” to speak out is a step in the right direction. I suspect most men have violated the recently new rules of consensually agreed upon boundaries at some time in their lives. They were products of their own past “rules.” So they remain quiet now. They are waiting to feel safe to participate in this discussion without becoming targets of persecution.
It’s so true, John. I’ve made mistakes in the past. I’ve done everything to correct them, AND we gotta tell our stories. Thank you for speaking up!
Many straight men and women were taught strict gender roles. Men were expected to be aggressive and women to say NO, even if they wanted to yes, and the men were to keep trying until she had no choice in the matter. If you didn’t play by those rules, you were not a real man or woman. And for gays and lesbians the rules were even more crazy. As a bisexual, I felt as if I could not touch or even approach anyone! How “f-ed” up is that?
Very thoughtful insights!
Loved reading your perspective, Jallen. Your thoughtful words need to reach a much wider audience. Thank you for your contribution!
Thanks brother, please feel free to share…..


It means that people with money and political power have the power to say “not in my back yard” to projects like landfills, powerplants, etc. So these projects end up in the back yards of people without money or power. This is the cause of environmental justice issues.
It’s not always just the people with money and power that fall victim of the NIMBY (not in my backyard) syndrome. It reflects the inclination of local citizens and officials to insist on placing unwanted but necessary facilities anywhere but in their own community. Usually the term is used relation to the siting of facilities that have a potential for adverse impacts on the environment, such as municipal waste incinerators and hazardous waste facilities. But it is equally applicable, and perhaps more controversial, when it comes to the siting of prisons, methadone clinics, and psychiatric halfway houses— all of which are often subject to intense local opposition.
NIMBY or “Not In My Back Yard” refers to not wanting additional development close to where someone lives. For example there could be a wind farm purposed in an area and a resident of the area claims they do not want it because it will create visual disturbance. The person may understand that wind farms produce renewable energy but does not want them “disturbing” their scenery so they say, “build it, just not in my back yard”.
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text: Yesterday I cooked for a benefit, directly from Scappi's Opera. Pictured here is the first cold antipasti course, a not untypical 16th c. starter: my olives and salami, a fennel salad, and my first mozarella (made from raw milk). I saw someone doing the whole pasta filata trick and thought, I can do that. My hands are still tingling - ouch. It went with my sourdough nicely. The second course was a minestra di foglie di rape (II:205) followed by a charming subtlety of sausages made from trout (III:153). The process was wacky, chopped trout into casings, poached in red wine, smoked for an hour and finally sauteed. They looked exactly like pork sausages, so I served them with my fresh sauerkraut and a pickled lady apple. I think Scappi would have approved the nod northward. The main course was a petto della Vitella mongana (II:34) braised in a clay pot in the oven for about 8 hours with prunes, cherries and a riot of spices. It was dizzyingly unctuous and went so well on bright yellow saffron and rose scented rice. A simpler apple pie to end. In all not a very expensive meal, but in terms of man-hours, an absurdity. Scappi had an army of cooks in the Papal kitchens and we are beginning to understand why.

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There is a general agreement that the future infrastructure for broadband communications will consist of Automatically Switched Optical Networks (ASONs) controlled by the Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching (GMPLS) control plane. Due to the convergence of most services on the Internet Protocol (IP) layer, ASON/GMPLS networks need to provide transport for a variety of applications having different Quality of Service (QoS) requirements. This implies that the Differentiated Service paradigm, which improves the QoS in pure IP networks, needs to be extended to the new underlying infrastructure. This article proposes and compares three schemes for the service differentiation in IP/MPLS over ASON/GMPLS networks. Simulation results demonstrate that a fair trade-off between QoS and resource utilization is achieved when combining routing policy differentiation (RPD), virtual topology differentiation (VTD), and virtual topology sharing (VTS) techniques. The RPD technique decides on the multilayer routing policy to apply depending on the Class of Service (CoS). The VTD technique transports different CoS over different independent virtual topologies. The VTS technique introduces a certain degree of resource sharing among the different virtual topologies.
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Sleep is a major cornerstone of the health of every individual on the planet. With good enough and regular sleep, your body and mind function much more how they should. You will be able to lose weight more easily, keep a handle on your emotions, and allow your immune system to do its thing much more effectively. But many of us don’t sleep as well as we should, and it’s a problem. If you have noticed that you are probably not sleeping as deeply or as regularly as you should be, then there are a few common culprits which could be the underlying issue. Let’s take a look at what those are, and what you can do about them.
Ear, Nose & Throat Problems
Many of the people who are not sleeping well enough have a problem with their ear, nose and throat region – often without even knowing anything about it. If your partner has started to complain about your snoring, or they have noticed that you often wake yourself up with your heavy breathing, then you might have a problem of this kind. Not only is it likely to disturb your sleep, but it can be a serious medical condition too. As such, you will want to go and see an ENT doctor to make sure that there is nothing wrong, and to receive whatever necessary treatment if there is something wrong. It should help you to sleep much better in no time.
There is a vicious cycle when it comes to sleep. If you are stressed out, then you are not going to sleep as soundly, and that will mean that you become more stressed the following day. There’s only one thing for it: you have to try and cut out your stress at the source if you are going to sleep better every night. That could mean making some changes to your lifestyle in order to ensure that there is less stress in the first place, or taking up breathing exercises or meditation in order to try and manage your stress in that way. In any case, you should make sure that you are managing it so that you are much more likely to get to sleep, and so you can stop that vicious cycle in its tracks.
If you drink alcohol, you will find that this is likely to be affecting your sleep profoundly. This will especially be the case if you are drinking every night, or as regularly as a few times a week. If so, you should seriously think about cutting down – not just for your general health, which will benefit from less alcohol too – but also for your sleeping pattern. Alcohol appears to send you off to sleep, but actually, it causes many mini-awakenings throughout the night, so your sleep is much less restorative and you wake up feeling tired. Do away with it altogether, or cut down drastically, and you are going to find that you sleep much more soundly.

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The latest book I checked off my reading list is Circe by Madeline Miller. I have been looking forward to reading this book for ages! It had so many great reviews and I'm a huge sucker for mythology so it seemed like a good fit. Unfortunately this book was a bit of a let down. It felt really long and honestly kinda sad. Maybe its just my mood and the current state of the world but the first half was tough to get through. In a strange way I am glad that I stuck it out through the end because the end was pretty satisfying. The last little bit pulled together all the themes of the book like a neat little bow. I found myself looking up a lot of the greek gods and goddesses mentioned in the book and in some ways the side bar reading better than the book itself. Overall mixed feelings!If you've read this one what did you think? Did you enjoy it?
My goal for the year is to read 24 books and this book is my current count for the year is 18! I got a little bit behind but am finally all caught up and maybe even a bit ahead of schedule. Reading these days has been a great escape from all the woes of the world. I'm not sure what book is next, but I've got my eye on a few!


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Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman is currently considering allowing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to once again work in Israel, particularly in agriculture. This was once a common practice, but it stopped about a decade ago after Hamas seized control of Gaza in 2007. What makes today's situation unusual is that the economic crisis that Gazans face is not what will influence Liberman’s final decision. Rather, it is pressure from the leaders of the southern Israeli regional councils of Shaar HaNegev and Eshkol, where there is a severe shortage of laborers to work in agriculture, the primary source of income for the communities bordering the Gaza Strip. The heads of the regional councils met with Liberman in September to ask him to consider granting entry to workers from Gaza to save agricultural production in the area.
Before the Hamas coup, laborers from Gaza who worked in Israel in construction, agriculture and industry were the driving force of Gaza's economy. People with permits to enter Israel were considered lucky despite the difficulties involved and the long journey they were forced to endure night after night so they could reach their destinations before dawn to perform manual labor for a minuscule fee. After all, it allowed them to somehow support their families.
Will Liberman acquiesce, or will he reject the council heads’ request? At this point, no one knows. In the meantime, however, dozens of workers from Gaza can be seen every day at major intersections in southern Israeli cities, including Ashdod and Ashkelon, seeking to land odd jobs. They gather, clutching their bags of food, hoping to be picked up by building and repair contractors, even if only for a single day's work. These scenes are a reminder of days gone by, when most construction workers in Israel came from Gaza.
One might therefore ask whether there has been a change in Israel’s closed crossing policy. Is the presence of Palestinian workers in Ashdod or Ashkelon the result of an easing of the closure in an attempt to reduce the economic distress felt by Gaza’s residents?
An examination by Al-Monitor found that the closure policy has not changed, and if anything, it has become more rigid. It was also discovered that the workers are actually merchants and businessmen who have permits to enter Israel for meetings and to purchase raw materials from Israeli suppliers. Given the appalling state of Gaza’s economy and the dramatic drop in their incomes, however, they are using their entry permits to instead work at odd jobs in the cities and towns across southern Israel.
Most of these businessmen were once considered Gaza’s economic elite. They dealt in large sums of money and employed dozens of Palestinian workers. Then came the closure, lasting almost a decade, and their businesses began to face serious difficulties. Having lost their sources of income, some suddenly found themselves on the verge of bankruptcy. Many have used up savings painstakingly accumulated over the years. The way they see it, their only option now is to go to Israel, offer their expertise in construction and return home to Gaza with weekly or even just a day's wages. At least they will have enough money to buy the most basic of essentials such as food and clothing.
N., a Nuseirat resident who spoke to Al-Monitor on condition of anonymity, said that he had owned a small factory that manufactured flooring tiles. He employed 20 workers, and they used their earnings to support their extended families. Israeli restrictions on the import of cement and other raw materials and the economic crisis in Gaza forced him to stop all of his manufacturing lines. They were costing him money. The machinery then rusted due to lack of use, except for the machines on a single production line, which he turns on every so often. “I keep the factory open, just so I can still be considered a businessman,” he explained. “If I close [the factory], I’ll lose the option of finding work in Israel.”
He decided to work in construction in Israel after he heard that other Gaza entrepreneurs were doing so. “Most of us worked with Israelis,” N. said. “We have quite a few Israeli friends, and we are considered experts in the fields of flooring and construction.” He claimed that some days he can earn as much as 500 shekels ($130), an enormous sum in Gaza, but on other days he goes home without a penny.
M., a resident of Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, exits through the Erez crossing every so often using the special permit for businessmen. “I am very careful not to stand at the intersections with everyone else. I am scared that they will catch me, and then I will lose the only thing we have left. I have friends in Ashkelon and Beer Tuvia,” he said. “They find me day jobs.”
Requesting anonymity, he said he has worked as a porter, a packer, a cleaner and even a farmhand in the village of Bitha in the Negev where he knows a farmer. M. sometimes sleeps at the farmer’s home.
“He feels sorry for us and for what is happening to us these days,” he said. “We were young when we first met. Our families knew each other. I knew his children when they were young. Meanwhile, they have grown up. My children grew up too. I have seven sons and three daughters, and never in my life did I imagine that I would have nothing to give them to eat. If only I never had children. If only I had never brought them [into the world] to suffer. I love them. They are my life, but I don’t know what will happen to them a year, two years, 10 years from now. What will happen to us? What will become of us?”
Other businessmen refused to go into detail about their situations. One of them explained that there is considerable fear, not only of Israel, but also of Hamas. “As long as Hamas rules Gaza, there will be no chance of the situation of the local residents improving,” he said.
“We don’t interest anyone anymore,” N. concluded. “We could all die, and no one would give a damn.”

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MOSCOW, 30 June. /TASS/. Chemists and mathematicians from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) and Moscow State Universite (MSU) have suggested checking the composition of medical plants by means of machine learning technologies, the Skoltech press service said.
They have come up with automatizing computer assisted data analysis based on high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry.
"Machine learning is when a computer can be taught to analyze the chemical composition of herbal medicine based on the previously known data on chemical analysis," Skoltech said.
According to the researchers, the market of herbal remedies has been rapidly developing in the recent years, as it provides an alternative to synthetic drugs. But there are still no existing effective methods of plant material quality control. In some cases, various tests show the complete absence of the declared herbs in drugs.
Samples from 36 medicinal plant species have been analyzed, and collected data have been used as a training set for machine learning. As a result of chemical analysis of samples, the scientists have collected the chromatographic data in a digitized form which contain information on the components of samples. In different samples from the extracts of the same type, one could detect signals from the same chemical substances, which are typical for the particular type of plant and which build the picture or "fingerprints" of that species. Afterward, the "fingerprints" of substances have been analyzed with an algorithm introduced by Russian researchers.
The authors suppose that the automatizing chromatographic analysis could be used by organizations controlling the drugs before releasing them on the market.
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Vixen Boombox: Jermaine Crawford’s ‘Forget U’ and ‘LA’
Ladies, if you’re concerned about the future of R&B set your fears aside. Jermaine Crawford is back with his unique “world&b” sound. Dropping two new swoonworthy tracks that fuse the melodies of classic R&B and the cutting-edge sound of the baby making genre. “Forget U” and “LA” make up the double single release from Jermaine’s vinyl “One Night Only.” The crooner serenades the ladies with his sultry vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Both tracks bode the level of excellence we’ll be getting from Jermaine through his music. Check out “Forget U” and “LA” below and let us know what you think.

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J.B. Pokoo-Aikins is a Senior Police Officer who attended St. Augustine's College, Cape Coast and acquired his Master's Degree in Library Studies at the University of Ghana, Legon and a Bachelor's Degree in Publishing at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. He has other qualificationsin Law Enforcement. The author is a native of Cape Coast and currently a Ghana Police Librarian and a Directing Staff at the Ghana Police College, Accra, Ghana.
He has written other children's storybooks including 'Police Friends and the Troubled Children', 'Our Safe Future' and 'Firefighters and the Sad Festival'. His interests are in the fight against bribery, corruption and indiscipline, children's safety as well as helping Ghanaian farmers to uplift their morale and image.

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HUGO  [3D Blu-ray + 2D Blu-ray] [UK Release] A Magical Masterpiece! Unlock The Secret! A Spectacular 3-D Film!
Welcome to a magical world of spectacular adventure! When wily and resourceful Hugo discovers a secret left by his father he unlocks a mystery and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead to a safe and loving place he can call home. Academy Award® winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese invites you to experience a thrilling journey that critics are calling 'the stuff that dreams are made of.' [Peter Travers of ROLLING STONE].
FILM FACT: Awards and Nominations: 84th Academy Awards®: Won: Best Cinematography for Robert Richardson. Won: Best Art Direction for Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo. Won: Best Visual Effects for Robert Legato, Joss Williams, Ben Grossmann and Alex Henning. Won: Best Sound Editing for Philip Stockton and Eugene Gearty. Won: Best Sound Mixing for Tom Fleischman and John Midgley. Nominated: Best Picture for Graham King and Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Adapted Screenplay for John Logan. Nominated: Best Original Score for Howard Shore. Nominated: Best Costume Design for Sandy Powell. Nominated: Best Film Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. BAFTA® Awards: Won: Best Sound for Philip Stockton, Eugene Gearty, Tom Fleischman and John Midgley. Won: Best Production Design for Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo. Nominated: Best Director for Martin Scorsese. Nominated: Best Cinematography for Robert Richardson. Nominated: Best Original Score for Howard Shore Nominated: Best Editing for Thelma Schoonmaker. Nominated: Best Costume Design for Sandy Powell. Nominated: Best Makeup and Hair for Morag Ross and Jan Archibald.
Cast: Sir Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen, Asa Butterfield, Chloë Grace Moretz, Ray Winstone, Emily Mortimer, Sir Christopher Lee, Helen McCrory, Michael Stuhlbarg, Frances de la Tour, Richard Griffiths, Jude Law, Kevin Eldon, Gulliver McGrath, Shaun Aylward, Emil Lager, Angus Barnett, Edmund Kingsley, Max Wrottesley, Marco Aponte, Frederick Warder, Christos Lawton, Tomos James, Ed Sanders, Terence Frisch, Max Cane, Frank Bourke, Stephen Box, Ben Addis, Robert Gill, Eric Moreau (uncredited), Mihai Arsene (uncredited), Lasco Atkins (uncredited), Charlie Clark (uncredited), Graham Curry (uncredited), Lorenzo Harani (uncredited), Kostas Katsikis (uncredited), Helen Kingston (uncredited), Ed Pearce (uncredited), Gino Picciano (uncredited), Gemma Rourke (uncredited), Martin Scorsese (uncredited), Brian Selznick (uncredited) Grégoire Thoby (uncredited)
Director: Martin Scorsese
Producers: Barbara De Fina, Charles Newirth, Christi Dembrowski, David Crockett, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Georgia Kacandes, Graham King, John Bernard, Johnny Depp, Martin Scorsese and Tim Headington
Screenplay: John Logan and Brian Selznick (book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret")
Composer: Howard Shore
Cinematography: Robert Richardson
Video Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audio: English: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
Subtitles: English SDH
Running Time: 126 minutes
Region: Region B/2
Number of discs: 1
Studio: Entertainment in Video
Andrew’s Blu-ray Review: "The movies are our special place." So says the pensive, 12-year-old title character in 'HUGO,' and though most of us who go to films blithely share this simple sentiment, director Martin Scorsese brilliantly and perceptively shows us why. His beguiling ode to the magic of cinema and the sense of wonder and community the art form inspires ranks as one of the director's greatest achievements, and that's saying something! Flashy yet subtle, grand yet understated, 'HUGO' brought tears to my eyes, not because of any emotional plot development, but because this heart-warming film celebrates with grace and lyricism the personal connection we all have with film, and the important, intimate role it plays in all of our lives.
No other director could express these ideas more simply and with more potency than Scorsese, who infuses 'HUGO' with an uncharacteristic yet utterly charming warmth and innocence that augments its power and makes it resonate. And no other film encapsulates the essence of Martin Scorsese, who he is and what he does better than 'HUGO,' which ties together the director's passion for motion pictures, spawned from a lonely, challenging childhood, much like Hugo's and his intense commitment to the cause of film preservation. 'HUGO' may start out as a tale of both an orphaned boy searching for a home and a bitter old man at war with the past, but it becomes a story about all of us and how films collectively bond us through dreams. With ceaseless urgency, almost all humans strive to connect with someone or something and it is in our DNA and Martin Scorsese depicts how film often satisfies that innate, burning need, and consequently brings us joy.
Based on the Caldecott Medal winning novel by Brian Selznick, 'HUGO' chronicles the wide-eyed adventures of Hugo Cabret [Asa Butterfield], a young, penniless French boy who lives alone in the clock tower of a Paris train depot after his father dies and his guardian uncle goes off on a bender. Hugo leads a hand-to-mouth existence, swiping croissants and milk from station vendors, and stealing toys from a booth run by an austere elderly man [Sir Ben Kingsley]. Hugo deconstructs the toys and uses some of the parts to repair an automaton that is a primitive robot, that his father, a clockmaker, purchased from a museum and the two worked on together. One day, the toy dealer catches Hugo red-handed and, as punishment, forces him to relinquish his prized notebook that contains diagrams outlining the automaton's mechanisms.
In an attempt to reclaim the notebook, Hugo comes in contact with the toy dealer's goddaughter, Isabelle [Chloë Grace Moretz], and the two embark on a voyage of discovery, each exposing the other to unexplored wonders. Isabelle opens Hugo's eyes to the world of books, while Hugo introduces Isabelle to films. In an odd coincidence, Isabelle, quite literally, holds the key to the automaton, which in turn sheds light on the true avocation of her godfather, Georges Méliès, who they discover was a once-famous filmmaker. Georges Méliès, who's now forgotten, depressed, and impoverished, forms a tenuous bond with Hugo, who tries to help him, while continually evading the clutches of the tyrannical station inspector [Sacha Baron Cohen], who relishes sending stray children to the city orphanage. Though he is adept at fixing things, can Hugo repair the shambles of his own life, and restore the reputation and self-esteem of Georges Méliès, and in so doing, indirectly heal the crippled station inspector, who feels like half a man? It's a tall order, but Hugo, with the films and the automaton on his side, proves he is up to the task.
There's a Dickensian air about the characters of 'HUGO,' especially the plucky urchin who's reminiscent of Oliver Twist that lends the film additional charm. Though many of the minor figures, a flower peddler Lisette [Emily Mortimer], café owner Madame Emile [Frances de la Tour], bumbling patron Monsieur Frick [Richard Griffiths], suspicious bookseller Monsieur Labisse [Sir Christopher Lee], and Hugo's gruff, drunken uncle Claude Cabret [Ray Winstone] only play marginal roles, they're essential cogs in the film's wheel, and Scorsese treats them with respect. And in a further homage to the great films of old, we often witness their actions through Hugo's peering eyes, a sort of homage to Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window.' Martin Scorsese also beautifully incorporates into the story sequences where Hugo himself views on film, such as the comedian Harold Lloyd swinging from the hands of a clock tower, and tips his hat to Georges Méliès, by giving some shots, like the Paris skyline, a fantastical, animated look.
Just as Georges Méliès was an innovator in the early 20th century, Scorsese breaks ground today with his keen use of 3D, bringing what many still regard as a flamboyant, commercial fad into mainstream film making. Never a distraction, and the 3D images in 'HUGO' unfolds naturally as a part of the story, enhancing impact and providing delicate shadings, while the more overt effects salute the showmanship of Georges Méliès by adding a whimsical playfulness to certain scenes. In the film, 'HUGO' it explains it is the essence of magic, and 3D, when employed judiciously, can be a vital aspect of the spell celluloid weaves. Martin Scorsese, in his infinite wisdom, recognizes that, and Georges Méliès would have appreciated his perspective.
And anyone who truly appreciates classic beautiful films and what they do and say, and that is the care with which they're often made, and how they make us feel and make us fall in love with 'HUGO' and that is the reason why it received 11 Academy Awards® nominations and won five OSCARS®. And though, it's a shame Martin Scorsese himself didn't take home a gold statuette, he doesn't need the award to validate this amazing work. As Isabelle says in the film, "Thank you for the film today, it was a gift." And 'HUGO' is Martin Scorsese's gift to those of us who cherish films. With respect, reverence, and a boyish enthusiasm that will never leave him, Martin Scorsese shows us that film was a magical, wondrous entity 100 years ago and it still is today.
Blu-ray Video Quality – Breath-taking is perhaps the best way to describe this reference quality transfer from Entertainment in Video, and this often jaw-dropping beautiful 1080p encoded image effort showcases all those elements to perfection, while transforming the 3D presentation from gimmick to art form in the blink of an eye. The opening shot of the Paris skyline glistens like a newly minted penny, and sets the tone for the entire film. The pristine source material is practically devoid of grain, yet the image never loses its warmth and lushness, even during scenes that heavily rely on CGI effects. Clarity and contrast are exceptional, be sure and catch the reflection of the clock in Sir Ben Kingsley's eye, and colours pop, thanks to marvellously modulated saturation. The bright blue of the station inspector's uniform, the flowers in Lisette's cart and the tinting on Georges Méliès's films and all these possess an intoxicating vibrancy and lushness. Black levels are deep and inky, shadow detail is very good, and flesh tones remain stable and true throughout. The textures of fabrics are easily discernible, as are background details, and though a faint bit of shimmer afflict a couple of patterns, the intricate designs on many costumes stay rock solid. Razor sharp close-ups accent the distinguishable facial features of the varied cast, including the automaton, which looks almost human. The inspired use of 3D, however, sends this film into the stratosphere. Seamlessly integrated into the film and astonishingly well defined, the 3D imagery takes us inside Hugo's world and into the captivating realm of cinema like no other picture I've seen before. And the effects are even more stunning in the home environment than in a theatre. The sense of depth and openness the 3D provides is truly amazing, as Hugo peers through bars, windows, and the through the hands of the clock. Various perspectives are heightened and spatial boundaries blurred, so we feel a part of the action. Details like snow, ash, steam, mist, and fireworks gently dance before us; a swinging pendulum cuts through the screen; the glistening snout of a growling Doberman Pinscher protrudes forward; sheets of paper float before our eyes; and in my favourite dimensional shot, the Station Inspector slowly leans forward, lunging further and further and further and still further into the room, making his intimidating presence not just known, but felt, and making us recoil just a tad in response. Martin Scorsese also adds a hint of 3D to the inspired use of the 3D itself to even greater effect, and sends this film into the stratosphere heights that seamlessly has been integrated into the film and is astonishingly well defined, and the 3D imagery takes us inside Hugo's world and into the captivating realm of cinema like no other film I've seen before. And the effects are even more stunning in the home cinema set-up environment than it was in the cinema. The sense of depth and openness the 3D provides is truly amazing, as Hugo peers through bars, windows, and the through the hands of the clock. Various perspectives are heightened and spatial boundaries blurred, so we feel a part of the action. Details like snow, ash, steam, mist, and fireworks gently dance before us; a swinging pendulum cuts through the screen; the glistening snout of a growling Doberman Pinscher protrudes forward; sheets of paper float before our eyes; and, in my favourite dimensional shot, the Station Inspector slowly leans forward, lunging further and further and further and still further into the room, making his intimidating presence not just known, but felt, and making us recoil just a tad in response. Martin Scorsese also adds some 3D effects to Georges Méliès's 'A Trip to the Moon' to make it even more magical. For someone who has never before waded into 3D waters, Martin Scorsese possesses a surprising mastery of the concept, knowing when to push limits and when to pull back. As much as the form dazzles and thrills me, I still find it hard not to regard 3D as some sort of trick or gimmick, but 'HUGO' comes closer than any other film I've seen to using 3D as an artistic tool rather than a commercial draw. Aside from the aforementioned brief shimmers, no imperfections mar this exceptional transfer. No noise, banding, pixilation, or edge enhancement rears their ugly heads. Not everyone may be enthralled by the story of Hugo Cabret, but it's impossible not to be blown away by this impeccable 3D treatment that's truly a visual feast.
Blu-ray Audio Quality – Along with the reference quality video transfer comes a reference quality 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track that's stunning in its clarity, precision, and level of detail. 'Hugo' possesses a rich audio fabric, juggling big moments and delicate nuances, yet all the sound is distinct, perfectly balanced, and awash in superior fidelity and fine tonal depth. From the opening frames, featuring the rhythmic interlocking of mechanical gears exquisitely apportioned among all the room's speakers, it's evident we're in for an aural treat, and the track never backs down over the course of the film. Superior dynamic range handles screeching highs and low rumbles with ease, and nary a hint of distortion creeps into the mix. The surrounds are almost constantly engaged, as bits of detail gently flow from speaker to speaker. The hustle and bustle of the busy train station is especially well rendered, with footsteps, the rustling of clothing, steam, whistles, and rail sounds at once distinct and yet unified. The gears and clicks of the automaton are crisp and lively, and especially the swoosh of flying papers floating about the room, and when the train crashes through the station the cacophony of destruction crashes through the speakers. Stereo separation across the front channels is also excellent, and bass frequencies are potent and perfectly integrated into the track's whole. Howard Shore's gorgeous, Oscar-nominated score boasts exceptional presence and fidelity, caressing small moments and accenting big ones, yet never overwhelming the on-screen action. Dialogue is always well prioritized and easy to understand, and no surface noise or hiss intrude or distract. As I have already informed you that 'HUGO' won Academy Awards® for sound editing and sound mixing, and this superbly clear, active, and immersive track makes it easy to understand why.
Blu-ray Special Features and Extras:
Special Feature Documentary: Shoot The Moon [The Making of HUGO]  [1080p] [20:00] Martin Scorsese, screenwriter John Logan, members of the cast, and other creative personnel examine various aspects of the film's production in this interesting, yet standard, behind-the-scenes documentary. Glowing comments about Martin Scorsese are sprinkled throughout this piece, which covers the original book upon which 'HUGO' was based, casting, sets, working with dogs, and Martin Scorsese's attraction to and philosophy concerning 3D films and photography.
Special Feature Documentary: The Mechanical Man at the Heart of ‘HUGO’  [1080p] [13:00] The history of automatons, from their Greek and Arab origins up through their golden age at the turn of the 20th century, is explored in this informative documentary. Famous automaton makers are also discussed, and we learn about the design and intricacies of mechanics of the automaton used in 'HUGO.'
Special Feature Documentary: Sacha Baron Cohen: Role of a Lifetime  [1080p] [4:00] This amusing spoof allows the comic actor the chance to display some temperament, as he talks about his disrespect for the script, the children with whom he worked, and most importantly, Martin Scorsese himself.
Special Feature Documentary: The Cinemagician of Georges Méliès  [1080p] [16:00] This fond remembrance of one of film's pioneers and the father of narrative movies covers the artist's life, vision, and contributions to the industry he helped create. The great-great-granddaughter of Georges Méliès adds an intimate perspective, Scorsese talks about which Georges Méliès films he chose to recreate in 'HUGO' and other experts chime in on the innovations of his work.
Special Feature Documentary: Big Effects, Small Scale  [1080p] [6:00] This documentary examines how technicians fashioned the shot of the locomotive crashing through the station façade, an actual event that occurred in Paris in the early 20th Century. Meticulous research, construction, and attention to detail all contributed to the effectiveness of this striking sequence in the film.
Special Feature Preview [1080p] You get a long promotional video of ‘The Artist’ and because it is a silent film, there is of course no voice over advertising the film.
Finally, 'HUGO' will forever stand as my choice for Best Picture of 2011 and as another monumental achievement for director Martin Scorsese. At once an endearing family film and a fabulous 3D experience, 'HUGO' is most importantly a love letter to movies - those who make them and those who watch and revere them and produced by a man who does both. It will move, dazzle, and delight anyone who sees it, especially on 3D Blu-ray. This disc features top-of-the-line 3D video image and reference quality audio surround sound that combine to make 'HUGO' even more thrilling at home than it was in cinema, and a must own 3D Blu-ray disc release. A few more extras would have been nice, but this disc isn't about what's behind the screen; it's about what you view. 'HUGO' is an exceptional film in any format, but if you can, you MUST view it in the stunning 3D, as you won't forget it and the magic images you view will live forever and the opening shot of Paris with the snow falling down, and you will feel it is actually landing on your lounge carpet. I personally think this is the BEST film that Martin Scorsese has directed in a very long time and he is such a passionate person in bringing Georges Méliès to life and especially to bring this silent film director to a new generation in showing that in the days of silent films, you could make spectacular films without CGI computer generating images and that is why I was so honoured and proud to add this brilliant beautiful Martin Scorsese film to especially my 3D Blu-ray Collection. Highly Recommended!
Andrew C. Miller – Your Ultimate No.1 Film Fan
Le Cinema Paradiso
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Maintaining safety during Thunder Beach Weekend
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - This weekend you can’t help but hear the thunder on Panama City Beach as thousands of motorcyclists make their way to our area.
Thunder Beach’s spring motorcycle rally is in full swing and new faces are appearing all over town.
However, with all the bikers on the road safety, becomes a concern.
Panama City Beach Battalion Chief Tim Smith provides some tips on how both visitors and locals can stay safe while sharing the road.
”We just need to have a little bit of patience and understand that we have guests in town and a lot of them and just so happens their on bikes and just to keep an eye out and defensively drive. You know keep an eye in front of you and then in your rearview and sides just to make sure you know nobody sneaks up on you,” Panama City Beach Battalion Chief Tim Smith said.
Smith says since the start of thunder beach, there have only been a handful of accidents, and only a few of those involved motorcycles.
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Georgia productions are only increasing here in the state of Georgia. If you want to break into the film and tv production industry, the best and most sought after entry level position is a Production Assistant. Learn about this entry level position by clicking on the following link. http://www.openriverspictures.com/set-production-assistant-workshop-saturday-sunday-february-18th-19th/ or click buy now to register for class.
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40 Film and TV Projects Filmed in Georgia
A state tax credit was signed into law in 2008 giving productions up to a 30 percent tax break by filming in Georgia. This incentive was enough to convince Hollywood producers to film in Georgia.
Big productions such as The Hunger Games, The Walking Dead and Divergent helped boost Georgia’s film industry. In fact, small cities are now being used as filming locations. Producers are searching and finding small towns across Georgia to film their TV shows. The small town of Senoia, Georgia has transformed since The Walking Dead set up location in the small town.
So what’s next? In November, Pinewood studios announced they will be doubling the size of their studios, expanding the Georgia Film Industry, making it one of the the biggest studios in the United States.
Here is the full list of TV Shows filming in Georgia.
Movies and TV Shows Filming in Georgia
In case you haven’t heard, the reboot of the iconic action series has cast Straight Outta Compton breakout Corey Hawkins in the leading role. Taking over for previous series star Kiefer Sutherland, Hawkins will play an entirely new character named Eric Carter in 24: Legacy. “Strong and smart, Eric came from a very rough background and turned his life around in the Army Rangers,” reads the official description. “Now back home in Virginia with his wife Nicole, he’s pulled back into action as his past comes looking for him.”
An Actor Prepares
An Actor Prepares centers around a highly celebrated actor named Atticus Smith played by Jeremy Irons. His estranged son is a devoted husband and professor, who is the complete opposite of his father. But when a medical condition forces Atticus to hitch a ride from Los Angeles to New York to be at his daughter’s wedding, his son becomes his only option and the duo ensue on a madcap road adventure together.
An L.A. Minute
“An L.A. Minute” is a satirical look at fame, success, the star-making machinery and the karma that attaches to all those who worship at the altar of Celebrity. Best-selling author Ted Gold faces a moral dilemma when Velocity, an avant-garde performance artist and the living embodiment of integrity, rocks his 1% world.
Covert black ops and espionage take a back seat to zany personalities and relationships between secret agents and drones.
Being Mary Jane
The series was extremely popular on BET since it first debuted in 2013. For it’s entire three year run, Being Mary Jane was ranked as the number one scripted series among African American audiences. In fact, the most recent season averaged 2.54 million viewers, which makes it one of the top 5 cable TV shows in the key demographic. However, the show’s creator, showrunner, and director, Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil signed a major deal with Warner Bros. Television in May which delayed the renewal of Being Mary Jane.
Bobcat Goldthwait’s Messed Up Stories
Details have not been released.
Based on a This American Life episode from 2005, Come Sunday chronicles the story of Carlton Pearson (Ejiofor), a renowned evangelical minister in Tulsa, Okla., who stirs up controversy with his revelation that there is no hell. He loses everything and must rebuild his church and his family and find his own personal faith.
After a present-day pandemic wipes out 98% of America’s children and teenagers, the survivors develop psychic abilities and a fearful government forces them into “rehabilitation camps.” Sixteen year-old Ruby manages to break out of her camp and joins a small group of fellow gifted escapees on the run.
Den of Thieves
Den of Thieves centers around $120 million that is taken out of circulation on a daily basis by the Los Angeles branch of the Federal Reserve and a notorious crew of robbers that plan the ultimate heist right under the noses of the city’s best cops.
Dish Nation is a nightly syndicated television program that features celebrity news and humorous commentary on pop culture presented by radio personalities from across the United States
Greenleaf is “described as the center of the community for the thousands of predominantly African-American members who attend services there. But beneath its steeple lies a den of iniquity — greed, adultery, sibling rivalry and conflicting values.”
Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta S1
Growing Up Hip Hop follows the next generation of hip hop royalty as they attempt to step outside the shadow of their famous families.
New TV series from History/A&E.
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According to reports, Hangman centers around an an ambitious young lawyer who takes on a big case against a ruthless executive of a pharmaceutical company, only to find himself drawn into a murder case in which he is the prime suspect The movie features Al Pacino,Anthony Hopkins, Malin Akerman, Alice Eve, Julia Stiles and Byung-hun Lee.
Competitive ice skater, Tonya Harding, rises among the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the sport is thrown into doubt, when her boyfriend intervenes.
K. Michelle: My Life S3
K. Michelle: My Life is a reality television series featuring K. Michelle. It premiered on November 3, 2014, on VH1 and is the first spin-off of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta. In January 2015, VH1 renewed the show for a second season
Little Women Atlanta Season 3
The lives of a group of girlfriends who happen to be little people are chronicled in this spin-off of “Little Women: LA.”
The Boy director Craig William Macneill will helm the psychological thriller “Lizzie Borden,” starring Kristen Stewart and Chloe Sevigny. The film examines the days leading up to the infamous Borden family murders and the trial of Lizzie Borden in 1892.
Sequel to Jumanji features Karen Gillan, Dwayne Johnson, and Kevin Hart. Details surrounding the plot have not been released.
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Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Season 6
Love & Hip Hop Atlanta chronicles the lives of several women who are connected to Hip hop music. The third season premiered with Kalenna Harper, Yung Joc, and Waka Flocka Flame joining the cast. VH1 has renewed the show for the fourth season.
A reimagining of the classic series, is an action-adventure drama about 20- something Angus “Mac” MacGyver who creates a clandestine organization within the U.S. government where he uses his extraordinary talent for unconventional problem solving and vast scientific knowledge to save lives. Joining his team on high-risk missions around the globe is maverick former CIA agent Jack Dalton. Under the aegis of the Department of External Services, MacGyver takes on the responsibility of saving the world, armed to the teeth with resourcefulness and little more than bubble gum and a paper clip.
Married at First Sight: Second Chances S1
The social experiment reality series Married at First Sight branched out into another franchise. Former contenders from the series will star in Married at First Sight: Second Chances.
Avengers: Infinity Wars (Mary Lou Part 1 & 2)
Written and directed by the creative team from Captain America: Civil War, The Avengers: Infinity War will focus on basically every character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe including the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man and even Ant-Man, which should provide quite an amazing movie.
Production for Black Panther started two years ago and centers around T’Challa aka Black Panther, who premiered in the latest Marvel movie, Captain America: Civil War, which also filmed in Atlanta, Georgia.
John Cusack will portray a quick-witted businessman who leaves everything behind, including his family, to start a new life after embezzling a client’s money. All had been going according to plan until he becomes separated from his cash in the middle of the wilderness, where three young friends happen upon the lost fortune.
Pitch Perfect 3
Details surrounding the feature film have not been released. But, Anna Kendrick, Hailee Steinfeld, and Anna Camp will be returning for the sequel.
Paula Deen’s cooking TV series.
The drama series starring, executive produced and directed by Jason Bateman, has landed at Netflix and centers around dark and dangerous world of drug-money laundering. The series takes its name from the location where it is set, The Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, according to Deadline.com.
The Rap Game is a new US music and reality television series that premiered on January 1, 2016 on Lifetime. It is executive produced by the series’ hosts – rappers Queen Latifah, her partner Shakim Compere and famous music producer Jemaine Dupri – along with Mechelle Collins, Kevin Dill, Sean Rankine, Laura Fuest Silva and Chris Deux. The eight-part series is produced by Intuitive Entertainment and is filmed in Atlanta.
The show is expected to premiere next year and will focus on Maxine and her co-hosts, five women with very different points of view. On the small screen they’re best friends and colleagues. Behind the scenes, however, they’re “Satan’s Sisters” — an off-camera world filled with power struggles, personal demons, diva fits, love affairs, man troubles, cat fights — and cocktails.
Sleepy Hollow S4
Following the death of Nicole Beharie’s character death, Fox has renewed the cult favorite drama for a fourth season, the network announced on Friday. While the network didn’t reveal much about the fourth season, the returning cast was confirmed: Tom Mison will definitely be back as fan-favorite Ichabod Crane, while Lyndie Greenwood, Lance Gross and Jessica Camacho will also be back.
Game of Thrones star Coster-Waldau as a philosophy professor who becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of a high school cheerleader. Kinnear will play the detective assigned to the investigation, while Roberts will play the professor’s star student.
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Superstition: Final Chance
According to reports, Global Renaissance Entertainment Group has entered into a multi-picture production deal with Jeffrey Reddick, creator of the “Final Destination” franchise. The film is being set up as the first in a series of pictures aimed at Reddick’s horror fan base from the five Final Destination movies. The movie features an ensemble cast that includes Lauryn McClain, Evan Ross, Logan Paul, Jhene Aiko, Shad Moss and many more!
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The Originals is a spin-off from The Vampire Diaries and set in New Orleans, The Originals centers on the Mikaelson siblings, otherwise known as the world’s original vampires: Klaus (Joseph Morgan), Elijah (Daniel Gillies), and Rebekah (Claire Holt). Now Klaus must take down his protégé, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), who is now in charge of New Orleans, in order to re-take his city, as he originally built New Orleans.
“THE QUAD” will help tell a story about the ups and downs of an HBCU college and the effects it has on the students, staff and community involved. “THE QUAD” is filming in Atlanta, GA beginning in OCTOBER 2016.
The Walking Dead
Sheriff Deputy Rick Grimes leads a group of survivors in a world overrun by the walking dead. Fighting the dead, fearing the living.
The Vampire Diaries
This supernatural drama, based on the series of novels by L.J. Smith, details the lives of two brothers, Damon and Stefan Salvatore, who have been living as vampires for centuries. After years of moving from from place-to-place to hide their eternal youth (and bloodthirsty condition), the brothers return to the small Virginia town, Mystic Falls, where their lives as humans ended. Damon is snarky, handsome and charming, with a propensity for evil, while Stefan tries to remain noble — in part to atone for bad behavior in his past.


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Wireless OdaLog Logger RTx H2S 0-200ppm
The OdaLog is specifically designed for the Wastewater Industry, primarily for locating at or close to the source of Hydrogen Sulphide emissions.
The OdaLog RTx H2S Gas Logger is the next generation of OdaLogs which uses a built-in GSM modem to transmit logged H2S data to an FTP site for remote access using OdaStat–G software, allowing for remote monitoring of data from collection lines and treatment plants.
The RTx is designed specifically for harsh sewer environments, based on the proven OdaLog technology.
Using an external surface mount antenna, data can be transmitted out of cast iron manholes.
SMS text messages can be sent when user-programmable alarms are met. Wireless transmission of H2S gas concentration data is sent via a GPRS sim card to the internet. A data sim card is required and monthly data charges apply.
Note: The RTx is pending ATEX rating
The data can be accessed globally through the use of OdaStat-G software with the proper user name and password. Instrument parameters may be changed via bi-directional communication and the use of OdaStat-G software. Data can also be manually downloaded through the use of the OdaStat-G software.
Note: Sensor Recovery Time
The use of a long-life sensor allows the RTx to be deployed for up to thirty days at a time before requiring removal to allow for sensor recovery. Recovery time is equal to gas absorption
e,g. if OdaLog RTx is deployed for 30 days, recovery time in an air conditioned room is 30 days
Whilst the OdaLog has been designed for use in a wet, toxic and humid environment, the OdaLog’s gas sensors will require recovery time in what we call ‘office’ conditions (dry, air conditioned). If you require continuous datalogging, consider purchasing two OdaLogs so one can be recovering whilst the other remains in-situ. The OdaLog Dry Dock can reduce recovery time by half.
Recovery time in air conditioned office (40% to 60% RH)
OdaStat-G needs to be purchased with an OdaLog if not already previously owned.
A Surface Mount Antenna will be required if logging is to take place beneath a cast iron manhole or in applications where data transmission requires a boost
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Demerara, Guyana -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/28/2014 -- A new book has suggested that the Arab Spring, and notably the death of Gaddafi, the Syrian Crisis, and the unseating of former Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, were all part of a wider covert Western operation that began more than ten years ago.
The book, Ten Letters To Obama, which was penned by noted Guyanese Author Dennis E. Adonis, has suggested that at the behest of Saudi Arabia and other U.S allies in the Middle East, former U.S President George W. Bush had agreed to a plan by the Saudi Monarchy to rid the region of Governments that are seemingly hostile to the West.
According to selected passages within the book, current U.S President Barack Obama had inherited the plan from the Bush Administration, which was labeled as Operation El Azizia, but was initially reluctant to endorse it.
The book claimed that Operation El Azizia was task with removing Syria’s Assad, Libya’s Gaddafi, and former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from power, via a covert operation of mass civil disobedience, and replacing them with a Western back Government.
It further added that Tunisia was considered a pawn in the process, while Mubarak in Egypt and former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh were unintended collateral casualties.
Though labeled as a work of literary fiction, the book seems to back a popular notion held by Syria, Iran, and several other pro-Arab nations that the Arab Spring was the inner workings of the United States and its allies.
Ten Letters to Obama was launched via Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and several other major Western bookstores as a hardback, paperback and Kindle edition, on the 10th January, 2014.
It is the nineteenth book to be written and Published by U.K based, Guyanese writer; Dennis E. Adonis.
A shivering masterpiece written by noted Guyanese author, Dennis E. Adonis, has suggested that the Arab Spring was an act of global civil disobedience instigated by the United States and Saudi Arabia, in their collective bid to bring about targeted regime changes in the Middle East.
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According to this Reuters article, Wal-Mart plans to open as many as 400 in-store health clinics. One fact that makes it sound a little better is that the clinics will not be managed by Wal-Mart, but by local hospitals. So I guess it is the same, in principle, as having a McDonalds, Subway, or Midwest Bank operating in the store.
It seems to me that Wal-mart is trying to create a little city of commerce within its stores. However, I doubt we will see something like a public library operating inside a Wal-Mart since that would compete with book sales. But maybe soon they will open an exercise facility, movie theater, and who-knows-what-else.

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The FDA issued a proposed guidance titled “Insanitary Conditions at Compounding Facilities: Guidance for Industry”. It would likely limit the ability of doctors to provide allergy shots in their offices.
The proposed guidance applies to any facility, including doctor offices, that prepares sterile compounds. This includes allergy shots for immunotherapy.
AAFA urges you to contact your members of Congress and tell them that you oppose the FDA Guidance.
Tell Congress it will jeopardize your access to needed treatments. Tell them your life depends on timely access to and availability of allergy shots in your doctor’s office. Let Congress and the FDA know that your allergy shots have been administered safely and effectively.

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Blood Parrot Wasting Away
1. Size of aquarium (# of gallons) 10
2. Is your aquarium setup freshwater or brackish water? freshwater
3. How long the aquarium has been set up? 6 months
4. What fish and how many are in the aquarium (species are important to know) blood parrot cichlid, 6 cardinal tetras, 5 neon tetras
5. Are there live plants in the aquarium? no
6. What temperature is the tank water currently? 78-80
7. What make/model filter are you using? whisper w/ carbon
8. Are you using a CO2 unit? no
9. Does your aquarium receive natural sunlight at any given part of the day? yes, a little from 5pm to 7pm
10. When did you perform your last water exchange, and how much water was changed? I've done a 30% water exchange last night
11. How often do you perform water changes? once a week
12. How often and what foods do you feed your fish? twice a day, cichlid pellets and tropical flakes
13. What type of lighting are you using and how long is it kept on? it's the light that came with the aquarium kit, I turn it on at 8am & off at 9pm
14. What specific concerns bring you here at this time? I noticed a little over a week ago that the parrot looked pale behind his color. He wasn't eating as much as normal. Then, he started sitting in one spot at the top of the tank, not eating at all. Now he moved to a spot directly in front of where the filter turns the water back into the tank, fighting the current. He won't move from that spot. He won't eat a thing. I have also treated the tank for parasites in case that was the trouble. I can start to see his skeleton thru his skin. He is a young parrot. Only 3-4" long right now.
15. What are your water parameters? Test your pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. I have PH of 7.4 to 7.8. Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate show perfect.
16. What test kit are you using and is it liquid or test strips? strips
17. When was the last time you bought a fish and how did they behave while in the pet store tank? I bought some albino corys to put in his tank to keep the bottom clean about 3 weeks ago. I thought that maybe they brought some flukes or something with them and that's why I treated for that. The medication also treated for hematits (hole in the head) disease too. But there was no change in him. I only treated once and it said you could do it up to 2 times. Do you think I should try again? I don't know what to do for him. He will swim up when he sees me. But then goes right back to his corner by the filter. I have even bought baby size cichlid pellets to see if he would try them, but he won't. I don't see any signs of any parasites on his skin, no sores, nothing. I add salt to the water when I do a water change. I am at a complete loss.
Ok, your wayyyyy over stocked, you need to find that parrot fish a new home effective immediately if you want him to survive.
And you need a liquid test kit, the come back and post your actual results rather then 'perfect' you can't rely on strips and you can bet they gave you an inaccurate reading!
what, if anything, should I keep with him for now? I fully intended to get him a bigger tank as he grows. I got the tetras because he was hiding and I read about getting "dither" fish to help calm him. Which it really did. He was much happier and eating more, etc. I have a seperate 90 gallon tank that I can move the extras over to immediately. The tetras are so tiny that I thought they weren't causing much harm. I will buy the new tests today and report back.
I already have some huge goldfish in the 90 gallon tank. The majority of the cichlid's body could be covered by a silver dollar at this point. He is still very small. I feel it is easier to treat his in the 10 gallon tank right now. I moved the others out of his tank. I will be getting his 55 gallon tank after this crisis is over. I drove 40 miles and spent $35 to get the liquid tests. Ammonia = 0, Nitrite = 0, Nitrate = 5-10, PH = 7.6. Today he actually seemed to try to eat some pellets, but they come back out of his mouth. He keeps going after food, but it doesn't seem to go down. I tried flakes too. Could it be something wrong with his mouth or throat muscles? I've looked in and don't see and rocks or anything stuck in his mouth.
I hate to break it to you, but you might be experiencing a common problem with blood parrots. These fish are not a natural species and are instead a hybridized breed created by fish farmers. Due to some weird genetic characteristics and what we now know to be the mutilation of young parrots in order to achieve the shape that the fish as, many blood parrots are actually unable to eat properly and can starve to death as a result.
You said that you haven't seen the fish eat anything. Did you notice this before the physical symptoms came about? If so, I'd say that your fish's symptoms are due to the stress of starvation, and not that the lack of appetite is being caused by some other illness. Your water parameters seem to be in check so I don't think you're dealing with ammonia poisoning. There is always the possibility of some other problem, such as an internal parasite.
Other members might be able to help more in order to positively identify the problem, but if the fish is physically unable to eat due to a deformity, I would say it's probably best to humanely euthanize the fish.
Yeah, batmans right, these fish are hybrid and really un natural, I would stay away from them if I were you.
Check out his mouth and see if theres something that doesn't look quite right. If everything appears to be in check, then try putting some garlic in your tank! Sounds strange I know, but garlic increases a fish's appetite.
I realize because your fish hasn't eaten anything for a while this question maybe hard to answer... But what does your fish's poop look like? Did it look like normal old fish poop (The colour of whatever your feeding them) Or white and stringy?
He was eating pellets when I first got him. Now, he actively tries to eat, but it won't go down. All food fits in his mouth and he keeps it in for a few seconds, but it pops back out. I have treated him for parasites in the off chance that that might be the problem. I have not been able to catch him in the act of pooping or noticed any floating around in order to see the color. I, of course, did not know that parrots were a hybrid when I got him. I would never buy one again. I do feel bad for him because of how him mouth is shaped. I will continue to watch him and see if he is swallowing any of the cichlid crisps or flakes that I give him. If not, I will have no choice but to put him to sleep.
:? Sounds weird, have you considered changing things up a bit? Maybe try some live food? Like blood worms or brine shrimp? I mean obviously this can't be his full diet... But it's worth a try I suppose? If your willing to go to the fish store and buy a few types of food and see if you can get him to eat any of it. But then again you said he ate them when you first got him... :dunno: This is very weird indeed.
These fish are really unethical and cruel :( Mouth, spine, and swim bladder disorders are all common in blood parrots. It's a shame.
Well, best of luck! Keep us updated.
How long have you had him? If he is deformed, maybe it has gotten worse as he grows and that is why he was able to eat and is now unable. Just what I thought.
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Last Tuesday, March 26th 2013, we had the honor of attending Bostinno’s first annual 50 on Fire awards ceremony, as a nominee in the Design category, and we are elated to announce that we are one of Boston’s 50 on Fire!
50 on Fire celebrates Boston’s best and brightest organizations and individuals across all industries, and recognizes those setting the Boston scene on fire, including Nineteenth Amendment! Winners were selected based on a mix of streetwise smarts, the expertise of BostInno’s anonymous panel of judges, and the outpour of support from the community. Over 2,600 submissions were narrowed down to 200 finalists, from which a private panel of industry experts determined the 50 on Fire.
Being on fire is about being brave. It’s about pushing on the four walls of an industry, until they expand to make room for an idea, a talent, a success that is bigger than what was there before and too incredible to be ignored. Which is exactly what Nineteenth Amendment is doing in the fashion industry!


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American stock indexes today are closed due to a holiday. On Friday, we have seen a slight decline in the markets of the country after was published more weak data on the labor market. Thus, the unemployment rate rose to 5.0%, against 4.9% in August, while the number of jobs outside the agricultural sector increased by 156 thousand vs. expected 171 thousand. This week the focus will be on retail sales data that will be released on Friday, and the likely drop in oil prices is negatively displayed on the shares of the energy sector. Our medium-term outlook remains negative and we look forward to the beginning of the decline after a long consolidation.
European stocks are down today after in the US has been published more weak data on the labor market. In addition, the mood of traders is adversely affected by the deterioration of the expectations of macroeconomic data from the United Kingdom in connection with the exit of the country from the EU. On the other hand the trade surplus in Germany rose to 22.2 billion in August against the forecast of 19.3 billion, and investors' confidence index of the Eurozone in October rose to 8.5, compared to the previous value of 5.6. This week the dynamics of trading will depend on the decision of the Bank of England on monetary policy and the movement of the British currency, which has fallen sharply on Friday, reinforcing investors' concerns about growth prospects on the stock markets of the region. Our medium-term outlook remains negative and we look forward to the beginning of the fall in the near future.
Markets in the Asia-Pacific region today showed growth against the background of the increase in probability of victory of Hillary Clinton in the presidential elections in the United States on 8 November. The reason for this assessment was the second debate. Winning of Donald Trump will lead to negative consequences for the financial markets due to the unpredictability of the decisions of Mr. Trump. In Japan today is a day off, and Chinese investors returned to the market. Tomorrow we should pay attention to the balance of payments in Japan and the index of business confidence in Australia. Our medium-term outlook remains negative, but the fall of the yen may support Japanese indices.

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In the past, prescription drugs contained some dangerous, highly addictive, and sometimes deadly substances. Cocaine, morphine, heroin and chloroform were legal and offered as solutions for everyday ailments, including headaches, insomnia, sore throat, and depression.
However, it wasn’t just adults who benefited from these drugs. They were often given to children to cure hay fever, teething pains or to soothe a cold or flu.
Take an uneasy walk down memory lane with these 8 deadly vintage prescription drugs. Considering how many people around the world are currently addicted to prescription drugs (and have fatally overdosed on them), it doesn’t seem like much has changed.
Advertised as a sedative drug to prevent pregnant women from experiencing morning sickness. This drug caused horrific birth defects.
Heroin was once the trusted elixir that was capable of making coughs disappear, even for children. As you can imagine, patients soon became addicts.
Made from a mixture of opium, acid and alcohol, this drug, which was used to treat asthma, was highly addictive and dangerous.
Meant to be used on kids “when they’re frightened and tense,” Nembutal sometimes caused fatal overdoses. It was inserted as a suppository.
Condemned as a “baby killer” in 1911, this combination of aqua ammonia, sodium carbonate and morphine often put crying, teething babies to sleep forever. It contained 65mg of morphine per fluid ounce.
Once thought to treat menstrual irregularities, this medicine was incredibly toxic. It caused hallucinations and gangrene, as well as liver and kidney damage.
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Cocaine was especially popular in cough drops and toothache drops — costing only 15 cents per package. They allegedly worked.
It was the most frequently prescribed sedative and muscle relaxant until it started being used recreationally. It has been off the market since 1982.