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Patrick Warburton golf tourney raises more than $1M
Patrick Warburton predicted his golf tournament would raise more than $1 million, and he was right on the money.
The 5th Annual Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament raised $1.12 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during a week of events that were held at the Classic Club and JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, both in Palm Desert.
The actor — known for his television roles on “Seinfeld,” “Rules of Engagement” and “Family Guy” — is co-founder and host of the event, which this year attracted more than 60 celebrities.
The series of event started with a 5k walk/run on March 1 and continued with a songwriter’s night, celebrity jam session, golf tournament, and Saturday soiree.
A check for the amount raised was presented to St. Jude representatives on Sunday at the Classic Club.
The celebrities and athletes who attended included Richard Kind, Danny Masterson, Michael Peña, Kurt Fuller, William Devane, Scott Wolf, Sterling Sharpe, Jim McMahon and Grant Fuhr.
Friday’s jam session, always a highlight of the fundraiser, had a variety of notable rockers take the stage including: Robin Meade; Mike Mills of R.E.M.; Wayne Nelson of Little River Band; Kim Carnes; John Elefante of Kansas; Danny Seraphine of Chicago; Don Felder of the Eagles; Robby Krieger of The Doors; and Alice Cooper.
“We party with a purpose,” Warburton told The Desert Sun in a previous interview.
The 6th annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament is scheduled for March 10-13, 2016.

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Olney Tennis Club has a thriving junior section with coaching for all age groups, social activities, tournaments and fun events throughout the year. We have a Junior Committee who organise all things junior and are always on the look out for new ideas.
The junior committee, together with volunteers, put on a number of events throughout the year. The calendar of events is detailed below. Look out for the Junior newsletter and Facebook posts for more details nearer the date.
|March||Club Social & Pizza Night|
|Easter Weekend||Easter Egg Hunt, Fun tennis games at the club|
|May||Junior Road To Wimbledon|
|June||Parent & Child Tournament|
|July||Raft Race - Juniors Entry|
|July||Junior Club Championships|
|September||Late summer BBQ with Parent & Child Tournament|
|October||Halloween Tournament and mini games|
|December||Christmas baubles competition|
|December||Christmas party and prizegiving|
Junior Club Night
Junior Club Night is run by volunteers every Friday from 4pm - 6pm. It is a friendly session where junior players have an opportunity to play lots of games with other players of all abilities. There is no need to book or sign-up, just drop in at any point between 4-6pm. A tuck shop also runs from the clubhouse for players to enjoy between games. Members of the club can play for free and non-members are extremely welcome to come down and join in for just £2 per week. Why not pop down and give it a try?
A junior singles ladder runs throughout the year. If you are interested in playing in the ladder please contact [email protected] to be added.
For the more competitive players we enter teams into the MK Tennis juniors league. Teams are run by parent volunteers so if you would like to be considered for a team and would like to volunteer to captain a team please contact [email protected]
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VANCOUVER, BC -- (Marketwired) -- 07/16/13 -- Setting the pace for inspirational business meetings and conferences, a Vancouver luxury hotel is providing event planners with everything needed for successful gatherings with an all new meetings promotion that makes it easy to "Connect in Canada."
Rewarding event planners with Vancouver meeting perks that are sure to impress clients and colleagues without breaking the company budget, the "Connect in Canada" promotion at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel allows event planners to pick and choose from a variety of added amenities based on the number of events booked. Featuring 29,000 square feet of state-of-the art event space, this Vancouver venue is a premier choice among hotels near the city's convention centre, and its convenient location makes the property ideal for hosting large conferences or auxiliary meetings in conjunction with other events.
The "Connect in Canada" promotion allows planners who book between two to five qualifying meetings or events at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel or other participating Marriott properties across Canada to pick and choose their benefits according to their level of expenditures from the following categories:
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Garbage disposals might be one of the most underrated conveniences in modern kitchens — and it’s usually not until something goes wrong that we realize how truly valuable the appliance is. When it comes to garbage disposals, one of the most common problems homeowners report is a leak. But while a leaky garbage disposal is an annoyance, the issue is typically easy to fix. This no-frills guide will help you find the source of a leak and detail how you can remedy the issue with a little knowledge and DIY magic.
Kitchen waste disposal units increase the load of organic carbon that reaches the water treatment plant, which in turn increases the consumption of oxygen. Metcalf and Eddy quantified this impact as 0.04 pound of biochemical oxygen demand per person per day where disposers are used. An Australian study that compared in-sink food processing to composting alternatives via a life cycle assessment found that while the in-sink disposer performed well with respect to climate change, acidification, and energy usage, it did contribute to eutrophication and toxicity potentials.
Flange: The flange is the uppermost portion of the garbage disposal, where the disposal and the sink drain meet. The flange can develop a leak for a variety of reasons. Check that all the mounting bolts, typically there are three, are tight enough. Snug the bolts up with a wrench if you see water dripping from any of the bolts, being careful not to overtighten the bolts.A second reason the flange may leak is if the seal, made of “plumber’s putty,” has failed. You will need to loosen the retaining bolts until you can see a gap around the flange. Force enough new putty in the gap, between the flange and the drain pipe, to fill in all the space. Tighten the retaining bolts.
Last, but not least, as your garbage disposal system begins to age, it grows susceptible to cracking along its interior lining. When this shell develops cracks, water will begin to appear at its seams. At times, the leak can be observed from the bottom of the unit, particularly from the reset button. If this is the cause of your garbage disposal’s leaks, then there is no method of repairing other than replacing the whole unit.
If you can hear your disposal’s motor humming, but the disposal won’t grind, sounds loud, or starts and stops, it’s probably because something jammed it. Disposals jam when something gets lodged in the “flywheel,” which is what the disposal’s rotating plate is called. You can fix it yourself, but remember: NEVER stick your hand down the garbage disposal. Ever. Seriously.
Fixing a leaky sink flange may be very easy. It could be a simple matter of tightening the bolts that hold the flange onto the sink drain. But if that doesn’t work, you may need to apply a new layer of plumbers putty to seal the flange into place. To do this, you’ll need to loosen the mounting bolts and create enough space between the flange and drain to smear a fresh dab of putty all the way around the drain. Then just re-tighten the bolts and wait a few hours for the putty to form a tight seal.
If your garbage disposal has become clogged, you’re likely to hear a muted humming noise when you flip the switch. This is an indication that your garbage disposal is getting power, but the blades aren’t able to turn. Very often, this happens when something hard and non-crushable has become caught in the blades at the bottom of the unit. To solve this problem, do the following:
Speaking of resetting your garbage disposal, sometimes that’s all you need to get the appliance up and running. However, if you constantly have to press the reset button for your garbage disposal to work, then there is an underlying problem. It may be insufficient wiring or regular wear and tear, but either way, it might be best to contact your local plumbing professional for help at this point.
STEP 4 – If you must use your hands (again, not advised) to pull out all that funky goo, see STEP 2. The disposal must be powered off and unplugged. No exceptions. Not even on a double-dog dare. Also, make sure your hand will actually fit into the opening so that you can eventually remove your hand from the opening. You may need your hand later. If you think it is going to be a tight fit, I’d suggest that you not try it all. You’ve been warned.
The barge then proceeded along the coast looking for another place to offload and continued to meet stiff resistance. The Mexican Navy denied it entrance to their waters. It made it as far south as Belize, again being rejected, before returning to New York. Upon arrival it was met with a temporary restraining order and a heated legal battle preventing it from docking. In October, the trash was finally incinerated in Brooklyn and the resulting ash was buried where it originated, in Islip.
When you buy a new disposal, the box will contain all the parts you need to install it. Before you jump into removing the old unit, take a few moments to familiarize yourself with all these parts. Put them together in the correct order and try out the locking mechanism. Understanding how everything fits together ahead of time will make the job a cinch.
Compared to the Sicilian Mafia's pyramidal structure, the Camorra has more of a 'horizontal' than a 'vertical' structure. As a result, individual Camorra clans act independently of each other, and are more prone to feuding among themselves. This however makes the Camorra more resilient when top leaders are arrested or killed, with new clans and organizations germinating out of the stumps of old ones. As the Galasso clan boss Pasquale Galasso once stated in court; "Campania can get worse because you could cut into a Camorra group, but another ten could emerge from it."
Flush with water. Simply flushing out the garbage disposal with water will help to remove any loose dirt or grime. Stopper the garbage disposal, add a squirt of dish soap and run the hot water until there is 2 to 4 inches (5.1 to 10.2 cm) sitting in the sink. Pull out the plug and turn on the garbage disposal, allowing the water to flush through.
This is one of the biggest problems I’ve come across. When you start to notice a leak underneath your sink, it’s very easy to blame the quality of your garbage disposal. As you browse through the reviews on our website, you will probably notice I rarely mention a problem with leaking (if at all). This is because for the most part, the problem isn’t your unit but they way it has either been installed, or you could have a problem with the pipes it’s connected to.
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National Pension Commission (Pencom)
Members of the House of Representatives has summoned the heads of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), ministry of finance and civil service of the federation over National Pension Commission (PenCom) allegation.
The federal government has reportedly borrowed N6.16 trillion of the N8.49 trillion made by the country’s pension funds so far as at the end of November 2018 financial period, figures from the National Pension Commission show.
Some of the retired professors and public office holders under the scheme who are not earning monthly pension equivalent to their last salaries while in active service will start earning their last salaries as monthly pension.
Wasikar ta kara da cewa kungiyar ta yanke shawarar aika ma shugaba Buhari takardar jinjina ce bayan taronta data gudanar karo na uku, inda ta samu ganawa da hukumar kula da yan fansho ta kasa, PENCOM a Maitama Abuja.
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by Carla Barrett
Claire Bennett (ESRC Centre for Population Change) is giving a talk entitled ‘Sexuality, Asylum, Evidence and Existence’ at the Weeks Centre for Social and Policy Research on Tuesday 11th March at 2pm. This is part of the Families and Social Capital Research Group Seminar Series at LSBU. Claire’s seminar will draw upon her PhD research on lesbian asylum seekers.
The seminar is free and open to all. To RSVP please email firstname.lastname@example.org, or for more information click here to download a flyer.


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Google has now warned around 14,000 individuals using its mail services regarding users being targeted by a state-sponsored cybercriminal campaign. The threat group APT28 is said to be behind the phishing campaign – a group that has previously been connected to Russia.
The recent campaign was spotted towards the end of September and amounts to a larger batch than usual of government-supported attack notices that Google regularly sends out to targeted users each month.
A dedicated phishing campaign in action
Shane Huntley, leader of Google’s dedicated Threat Analysis Group (TAG) charged with responding to government-backed hacks, noted that this above average number of notifications originated from what he referred to as:
“…a small number of widely targeted campaigns which were blocked.”
The identified APT28 (also well-known as Fancy Bear) campaign leads to a greater number of cautions than usual for Gmail users operating in various sectors.
In a recent statement issued by a nominated spokesperson for Google, Huntley commented that activity from Fancy Bear’s latest phishing campaign accounted for 86% of the entire batch of warnings presented to Gmail users for the month.
He explained that the alerts issued suggest targeting of a mail recipient, but not their Gmail account being compromised. He elaborated on the purpose of the government-backed activity notices, which is to help targets prepare for an attack:
“So why do we do these government warnings then? The warning really mostly tells people you are a potential target for the next attack so, now may be a good time to take some security actions.”
He added that the warnings issued are a normal occurrence for certain professionals like journalists, activists, government officials, or individuals that work in dedicated national security hubs because that is who government-supported entities are most likely to have in their sights as potential victims.
Google alerts about government-backed hacking
All the phishing emails delivered by the recent Fancy Bear campaign were effectively blocked by Gmail. Google’s security tools managed to automatically class all of the phishing emails as spam, safely quarantining them. This ensured they did not make it into their intended targets’ mail inboxes as they were automatically classified as spam.
“As we’ve previously explained, we intentionally send these notices in batches, rather than at the moment we detect the threat itself, so that attackers cannot track some of our defence strategies.”
APT28 has now been operating for many years. It is suspected to have been active since 2004 at least and operating on behalf of the General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate, 85th Main Special Service Centre military unit 26165 of Russia.
The hacker outfit is usually engaged in the theft of data and espionage activities.
Among its more recent victims are members of the German federal parliament, the Bundestag, and of members of Norway’s parliament.
Google’s aim with these notifications is to ensure targeted individuals are well-informed so they can take measures to enhance their defences before they are attacked and their personal data becomes compromised.


The Aerodynamic HP Foil Pro – Developed with the sailors of American Magic
Since 2018, our developers have worked closely with New York Yacht Club American Magic, Challenger for the 36th America’s Cup in 2021. Their mission to win the highest prize in sailing and bring back the oldest trophy in international sports to the United States challenges the performance of everything from crew and boat design to gear and clothing technology, pushing the limits of what is possible. These extreme requirements for innovation have provided the perfect test lab for our designers in their quest to develop the most advanced sailing kit ever.
As the official apparel sponsor, Helly Hansen is responsible for creating gear as aerodynamic and performance-driven as the American Magic’s AC75 foiling monohull sailboat. This has led to the development of the HP Foil Pro Jacket and HP Foil Pro Smock Top – both built with HELLY TECH® Professional 3-layer fabric and featuring ultrasonic-welded seams for reduced drag and waterproof protection.
The America’s Cup is all about pushing the limits of technology, and every fabric, seam, panel, and zipper make a difference in enabling the crew to execute their responsibilities to perfection on deck in such a fast-paced environment and to get within the strict weight target. In the end, every gram and detail count towards making them faster.
Built for speed
Expanding on innovative engineering and aerodynamic designs, the HP Foil Pro Smock Top is a performance-driven piece that is also fully waterproof. Based on feedback from the American Magic team during training, the smock top was designed with low-profile zippers on the front kangaroo pocket and front zipper, hiding a mesh ventilation system. The close-to-body fit reduces drag and improves freedom of movement.
With HELLY TECH® Professional 3-ply lamination, the Foil Pro Softshell Smock Top is also extremely waterproof and breathable, providing maximum protection even in harsh conditions. Additional features of the smock top include ultrasonic-welded seams, which ensure the flat seams do not have threads that restrict the stretch, and double-sealed tape for extreme waterproofness.
“We are honored to work closely with the American Magic team as we continue to evolve our designs to perform at the highest level of professional sailing,” said Øyvind Vedvik, Category Managing Director of Sailing at Helly Hansen. “Every detail, fabric, and seam are examined using their feedback to create performance-driven gear built for high speeds.”
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Later this spring, we will launch the Foil Pro Softshell Jacket. This highly innovative softshell jacket features HELLY TECH® Professional 4-way stretch softshell fabric, ultrasonic-welded seams, a close-to-body fit, and a low-profile design.
The fabric and fit provide freedom of movement and make this the perfect jacket for high-intensity activities when you need to stay dry from the water. With this jacket, we have created an incredibly lightweight and aerodynamic jacket that helps the American Magic crew stay comfortable and hyper-focused.
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The rules of America’s Cup are strict about weight, and with the introduction of the AC75 class at the 36th America’s Cup, a new weight concept has been introduced, imposing a maximum weight in contrast to the minimum weight that most regattas use.
The 11-person crew can carry a set weight of gear on board, including all clothing, communications, safety equipment, food and water. With only a few kilos of gear allowed per person, this means that wetsuits, shoes, life jackets, jackets, pants, helmets, sunglasses, headsets, radios, and so forth, need to be as light as humanly and technically possible.
Both the upcoming Foil Pro Softshell Jacket and Foil Pro Softshell Smock Top have been developed in accordance with this weight rule. This has made them extremely lightweight while still meeting the demands of durability and versatility from crew members who perform their tasks at speeds of up to 50 knots.
The grinders on board are in charge of pumping oil through the boat’s hydraulics through raw muscle power, and they need to generate an average of 250 watts and keep that level throughout the race while keeping their rapidly moving upper bodies dry. They need unrestricted movement, and it’s a far cry from the role of the skipper or helmsman, who need to hold on and stabilize themselves against full-on G-forces through massive sprays of water, or the work of the wing trimmer, or the flight controller. To keep a 75-foot boat on its foils while performing instantaneous, razor-sharp maneuvers is a highly complex operation involving a number of specialized roles. Their kit needs to satisfy every demand.


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• Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly received 2 million worth of raydium on January 2, 2023.
• According to reports, the whitepaper indicated that investor and team tokens should be locked for 1-3 years, but SBF sold 80k and sent 1 million raydium to FTX.
• In December, raydium was the victim of a liquidity pool exploit and $2 million in financing was used to restore it.
On January 2, 2023, reports emerged that former CEO and founder of crypto exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, acquired 2 million worth of raydium. This news was confirmed by Conor, director at Coinbase, with a Tweet stating that SBF’s wallet held 2 million raydium prior to announcing listing and perpetual futures on FTX. The whitepaper indicated that investor and team tokens should be locked for 1-3 years, but SBF sold 80k and sent 1 million raydium to FTX.
Raydium had a distribution of 555,000,000 million supply, 34% mining reserve, and 30% partnership and ecosystem. 20% was locked for 1-3 years, 6% was reserved for advisors (locked for 1-3 years), and 1% was allocated to liquidity pool. SBF was accused of withdrawing the remainder of raydium from the liquidity pools at the very top, netting a few million in ETH.
In December, raydium reported being a victim of a liquidity pool exploit. To restore it, $2 million in financing was used by its parent company, Raydium Foundation. SBF worked hard with regulators to protect consumers and make sure all of the occasions were legal.
Overall, the news of SBF’s acquisition of raydium sparked controversy due to the whitepaper’s indications that investor and team tokens should be locked for 1-3 years. This was clearly not followed and SBF’s actions may have violated regulations. Despite this, raydium was able to recover from the liquidity pool exploit and continues to be a successful project.

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NASHVILLE (BP) — Results of marijuana votes Tuesday (Nov. 4) were mixed, with Oregon, Alaska and the District of Columbia approving recreational pot use but Florida rejecting a state constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana.
Two Maine cities made opposite decisions in their votes on recreational marijuana. South Portland approved recreational use by a 52-48 margin while Lewiston rejected it 55-45.
Marijuana remains illegal under federal law and is classified by the government as a schedule 1 substance, which denotes “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse,” according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration website.
Barrett Duke, vice president for public policy and research at Southern Baptists’ Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, said in written commentary provided to Baptist Press that the various marijuana votes illustrate advocates’ game plan for making recreational pot legal on a “widespread” basis.
“Marijuana supporters continue to succeed with their plan to legalize this dangerous drug across the country. Their strategy is now quite obvious. They begin by playing on the public’s compassion with medical marijuana, and then follow up with their true agenda: the widespread legalization of recreational marijuana,” Duke said.
“A quick look at the 2014 vote results reveals this strategy very clearly. Oregon and Alaska, which both legalized recreational marijuana on Tuesday, have had legal medical marijuana since 1998. The medical marijuana efforts passed in those states because voters were told it would help relieve peoples’ suffering. Fast forward to 2014, and they now have legal recreational marijuana,” he said.
Duke added, “While many states are falling for the lie of marijuana’s harmlessness, the church does not have to be taken in.”
Oregon and Alaska join Washington and Colorado as the four U.S. states to legalize recreational marijuana. Twenty-three states have legalized medical marijuana.
By a 54-46 majority Oregon voters approved Measure 91, which allows adults 21 and over to possess up to eight ounces of dried marijuana and four plants.
Oregon’s marijuana policy will establish a commercial regulatory system for production, distribution and sale of pot, CNN reported.
Mandy Puckett, director of the No on 91 campaign, told BP that the close margin in Oregon’s election was an “amazing accomplishment” since marijuana opponents “were outspent by millions from out of state billionaires who had an interest in marijuana legalization and drug legalization.”
Oregonians “are really torn on this issue and … education about marijuana is significantly lacking,” Puckett said.
Alaska voters approved by a 52-48 margin Ballot Measure 2, allowing people 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and six plants. The measure also legalizes the manufacture, sale and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.
Measure 2 will become law 90 days after the election is certified, which is expected to occur in late November. The state can then create a marijuana control board, which will have nine months to draft regulations for marijuana businesses, the Alaska Dispatch News reported.
Erick Cordero, campaign manager of the group “Big Marijuana. Big Mistake. Vote No on 2,” told BP his organization will keep a “close watch” on the regulation process to “make sure that our concerns are addressed, especially when it comes to youth getting access to marijuana.” He wants to prevent cookies, brownies and other edibles laced with marijuana from being presented in a way that is “appealing to children.”
Marijuana opponents were outspent 6 to 1 in Alaska, Cordero said, noting that Vote No on 2 was 100 percent funded by Alaskans while the pro-marijuana campaign was 98 percent funded by out-of-state money.
“I’m very proud of our volunteers,” Cordero said. “We were only two staff members and hundreds of volunteers throughout the state. They worked very, very hard.”
Washington, D.C.’s Initiative 71 — which passed by a 65-28 margin — allows residents and visitors 21 and older to possess up to two ounces of marijuana and grow up to three marijuana plants at home, the Washington Post reported.
Because the District of Columbia is controlled by the federal government, the measure will become law unless Congress vetoes it and President Obama agrees, the Post reported. At least one member of Congress has said he will work to block marijuana legalization in D.C.
Washington’s marijuana vote “will result in higher drug use among teens,” Andy Harris, R-Md., said in a written statement to the Post. “I will consider using all resources available to a member of Congress to stop this action, so that drug use among teens does not increase.”
Florida’s Amendment 2, which would have legalized medical marijuana, received 58 percent support but fell short of the 60 percent threshold needed to approve a state constitutional amendment.
“We are very happy that our quality of life here in Florida is going to be preserved,” Calvina Fay, executive director of the Drug Free America Foundation in St. Petersburg told the Tampa Bay Times. “We are not going to be seeing pot shops everywhere. We are not going to see opportunities for marijuana to be promoted for our children. We are happy the voters in our state took time to actually read the amendment and vote smart.”
Duke congratulated Florida on rejecting medical marijuana, which he dubbed “the Trojan Horse of the marijuana legalization movement.”
“No state has legalized recreational marijuana without first legalizing medical marijuana,” Duke said. “The lesson for all the states is clear: if you legalize medical marijuana, it’s just a short matter of time before you will be contending with the likelihood of legal recreational marijuana. Florida’s voters saved themselves from this fate on Tuesday when they rejected an effort to legalize medical marijuana. Given the clear connection between legalization of medical and recreational marijuana, it’s safe to say that Florida has bought itself more time before it must deal with the question of legalized recreational marijuana.”
South Portland became the second Maine city to legalize recreational marijuana, following Portland’s vote last year.
In addition to being illegal under federal law, recreational marijuana remains illegal under Maine state law. South Portland police chief Edward Googins told the Portland Press Herald that his officers will continue to enforce state law.
“Obviously, I am disappointed,” Googins said of the vote, “but I understand there has been over the past decade or two some very different beliefs in the use of marijuana. We’ll see how this plays out.”
The York, Maine, Board of Selectmen opted to keep marijuana off Tuesday’s ballot, and a judge backed that decision.


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Amy Poehler had decided to get the group back together for a new Netflix movie called Wine Country. The comedy will take place in Napa Valley, focusing on a group of friends celebrating a 50thbirthday with plenty of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon . Poehler will be joined by fellow SNL cast alums Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Maya Rudolph, and Ana Gasteyer, plus two former writers on the legendary sketch show show, Emily Spivey and Paula Pell.
Netflix shared a teaser video this afternoon via twitter that features the Wine Country stars lounging around a living room, singing along to the Kenny Loggins jam “Whenever I Call You Friend.”
The movie’s tagline, “Your new favorite movie.” Production will begin in March, but no word yet on a release date. We look forward to seeing which wineries get the nod.
It’s happening—Amy Poehler’s directorial debut, Wine Country, is coming soon to Netflix! Starring Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Paula Pell, Maya Rudolph, Emily Spivey and featuring Tina Fey. Get excited. Get real excited. pic.twitter.com/kZedPmzeVC
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CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH (WOIO) - The 62nd Columbus Day Parade was held for the 11th consecutive year in Little Italy.
For a bit of a brush up on your history, Christopher Columbus was Italian. He was sent to discover America as a job for Spain. That's why, second only to the Feast of the Assumption, Columbus Day is a huge event in Little Italy in Cleveland.
The country is seeing movement of cities who are stepping away from calling it "Columbus Day" and are starting to call it "Indigenous People's Day."
In Seattle last week, the City Council voted unanimously to change the holiday, to bring awareness to the struggles of Native Americans. Other cities, like Minneapolis and Portland, have followed suit to supplement the celebration of Columbus Day.
"No that's wrong. It's Columbus Day. If it wasn't for Columbus, we wouldn't be here. We'd all be back in Europe," explained Thomas Trusso, standing along the parade route in Little Italy.
"I think that's a slap in the face really," said a man standing next to him.
With some cities making changes this year, it will be interesting to see if this becomes a bigger movement in the coming years.
In the meantime, Monday's parade began at noon on Murray Hill Road and marched down Mayfield Road past the Holy Rosary Church, where people were watching from the stands.
There were 12 high school marching bands from throughout Cuyahoga County and nearly 100 various floats and mounted units.
Loretta Paganini was the Grand Marshall of this year's parade. Paganini was born in Bologna, Italy and learned her culinary skills from studying at the Cordon Bleu in Paris and from her mother, a renowned chef and TV personality in Italy.
Paganini now has her own 12,000 square foot culinary center in Chesterland. She has authored multiple cookbooks and been on many cooking shows.
The parade was sponsored by the Italian Sons and Daughters of America and the Northeastern Ohio Italian American Foundation.
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At the age of 4, he began his musical studies at the Saint Petersburg Musical Lyceum, “Kikini palati”, specializing in piano with teacher Irina Kudriná.
He was part of the white voice choir “Blágovest”, St. Petersburg.
At the age of 12, she began her studies in lyrical singing with Yulia Goldófskaia at the Saint Petersburg Musical Lyceum.
He was part of the choral group Lyceum, St. Petersburg.
He debuted at the age of 15 as a soloist with the orchestra of traditional Russian instruments Balalika, under the baton of Aleksei Dolgov.
She was a guest soloist of the “Lyceum” symphony orchestra, St. Petersburg, conductor Serguey Efaev.
He was part of the musical group “Opernaya Studia” under the direction of Natalia Sokolova.
He collaborated as a soloist with the Cantarella choir, Director Olga Ulitina.
He made collaborations with the theater “Zazerkalie”.
He received vocal improvement classes from Isabel Penagos, Jaime Aragall, Marius Vlad Budoiu, and Arkadi Shteinlukht.
He graduated from the Professional Conservatory of Santiago de Compostela, specializing in Singing.
lyrical, obtaining the Extraordinary End of Degree Award.
Graduated from the Superior Conservatory of Music of Vigo, specializing in Singing.
He is part of the choirs of the Chapel of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, under the direction of Miro Moreira.
He was part of the musical group “Trio Sankt-Peterburg”, as well as the group “Camertón”.
He collaborated with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Galicia.
Both as part of different groups or as a soloist, he has performed in the following countries:
Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Hungary, Finland, Sweden, Italy, Romania, France and Spain.
He gave voice to the announcement of the College of Physiotherapists of Galicia.
She played the role of Rita in the opera “Rita” by Donizetti, Galicia.
He passed the selection process for the choir of the Teatro de la Zarzuela, Madrid.
She also has a degree from the Saint Petersburg State University, Faculty of Arts and Philology.
He teaches singing and languages applied to singing (English, French, German, Italian, Russian).
Lorena Valero studied in Vienna with the mezzo-soprano Kammersängenrin Margarita Lilova, after obtaining the professional singing title at the Conservatorio Superior del Liceo de Barcelona. In her artistic training, the teachers of Ghena Dimitrova, Jerzy Artisz and Roberto Scandiuzzi stand out.
During her professional career, she has played the role of Santuzza de Cavalleria Rusticana by P. Mascagni, in the Opéra -Théâtre Metz Métropole in France; the role of Elena de Mefistofele, of A. Boito, in the Théâtre du Passage Neuchâtel and in the Théâtre Equilibre de Friborg in Switzerland, among many others.


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It is. While your neighbors to the north in Massachusetts are some of the very few Americans protected against this practice, most carriers in Connecticut do use your credit report to determine your “insurance score.” This is a calculation made using a variety of factors, including your credit score, to estimate your likelihood of getting into an accident and filing a claim.
Car insurance companies love insuring safe drivers with clean records, of course. So, to attract them, keep them, and incentivize other customers to be more careful, most offer good-driver discounts. There are numerous other potential discounts for Connecticut motorists too, such as:
- Teen Driver
- Distant Student
- Alternative Fuel
- Defensive Driver
- Good Student
- Anti-Lock Brake
- Anti-Theft Device
- Multiple Line
- Passive Restraint
- Vehicle Safety
Connecticut is one of the few remaining states that has not approved the use of digital insurance cards. Make sure you keep a printed official proof of insurance in your vehicle at all times.
It’s illegal not to have coverage on any active vehicle registration. In Connecticut, you don’t have to be pulled over to be busted, either; insurance carriers are required by law to report lapsed policies. You’ll be fined $200 and given a brief period in which to acquire new coverage. Failure to do so results in a hearing at which your registration may be suspended, and you may even lose the ability to register any vehicle in the state again.
It’s against the law to drive in Connecticut at the following BAC percentages:
.08%+ at 21 years old or older
.04%+ for commercial vehicle drivers
.02%+ at under 21 years old
In Connecticut, you can be convicted of an OUI (operating under the influence) offense even without direct evidence of you BAC. If your ability to drive is deemed to be impaired, that’s all that’s required for a conviction. OUI applies not only to alcohol, but also to any recreational drug or other substance abused for its ability to intoxicate, prescription or over-the-counter medication, or supplement that impairs the driver’s physical, mental, or emotional state.
Like most states, Connecticut has an implied consent law, meaning that anyone with a state-issued driver’s license is presumed to have consented to a breath, urine, or blood test. You are, however, permitted to refuse a blood test, but must take one of the others instead. The first time you refuse to take a chemical test to determine your BAC, your license will be suspended for 6 months; the second time is a 1-year suspension and the third refusal is a 3-year suspension.
Connecticut’s OUI laws impose stiff penalties on people convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or another legal or illegal substance that impairs their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. The more convictions you have, the harsher the penalties.
Temporary installation (6 months for first-time offenders, 1 year for first-time offenders not of legal drinking age) of an ignition interlock device is mandatory in all OUI convictions.
First-time offenders also face a 45-day license suspension, or a 1-year suspension if they are under 21 years old, as well as up to 6 months of jail time and $500 to $1,000 in fines.
Completing a state-approved defensive driving course is one way to get a discount on your premium from many carriers in Connecticut. If you’re 60 or older and complete such a course, your insurance company is legally mandated to give you a discount of at least 5% on your monthly payment.
While Connecticut residents pay relatively high auto insurance rates on average, you’re not locked into paying too much every month. In fact, if you can pay upfront instead of monthly, you’ll get a better deal. Also, inquire about which discounts you qualify for, including the many addressed throughout this page. Improving your credit score will help as well, but the best way to lower your car insurance premium is to compare quotes.
Connecticut drivers are legally obliged to carry uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in their policy. They must have minimum coverage of $20,000 bodily injury per person and $40,000 bodily injury per accident. This offers financial protection in the event of an accident with a driver who doesn’t have any or enough coverage, as well as in a hit-and-run situation.

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CooRie (クーリエ) is a self-produced Japanese music unit by singer-songwriter rino that performs songs for anime and games. CooRie used to be a two-persons unit when it debuted in 2003, with rino doing the lyrics and vocals and Naoyuki Osada (長田直之) doing the music compositions and arrangements. After Osada left by the end of 2003 rino maintained the name CooRie and composed the music by herself, although she sometimes sings under her own name, especially if the song is for adult games.
CooRie's records are released under Lantis and Mellow Head (On the Run).
JOB: Vocal ＆ Songwriting
Birthday: September 19th
Birth place: 愛媛県 (Ehime)
Blood type: B
Artists: Burt Bacharach / The Stylistics / Chrisette Michele / Billy Joel / Elliott Yamin / Daniel Powter / aiko
Brands: sunao kuwahara / tsumori chisato
Hobby: Collecting cat's goods
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The Evolution of AI Tools: A Glimpse into the Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed the way we approach problem-solving, compareai automation, and data analysis. As the field continues to advance, a myriad of AI tools has emerged, catering to various industries and applications. Here, we’ll explore the evolution of AI tools and their impact on our daily lives.
1. Natural Language Processing (NLP) Tools:
NLP tools have revolutionized mrfooll the way machines understand and interact with human language. From chatbots and virtual assistants to sentiment analysis, these tools analyze and interpret written or spoken language. OpenAI’s GPT-3, for instance, has demonstrated remarkable capabilities in generating human-like text, enabling a new era of natural language interfaces. whathomeimprovement
2. Machine Learning Frameworks:
Machine learning lies at the heart of AI, and frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch have become indispensable for developers. These tools provide a robust foundation for building and training machine learning models. As the demand for sophisticated algorithms grows, these frameworks evolve to simplify complex tasks such as image recognition, speech processing, and predictive analytics.
3. Computer Vision Tools:
Computer btw vision tools enable machines to interpret and understand visual information. Facial recognition, object detection, and image classification are just a few applications. With advancements in deep learning, tools like OpenCV and YOLO (You Only Look Once) have become essential for developing vision-based AI applications.
4. Reinforcement Learning Environments:
Reinforcement learning tools have gained popularity in training AI systems to make sequential decisions. OpenAI’s Gym and RLlib seuposto are examples of frameworks that provide environments for developing and testing reinforcement learning algorithms. These tools have applications in robotics, gaming, and autonomous systems.
5. AI in Business:
AI tools are reshaping the business landscape by enhancing decision-making and automating routine tasks. Predictive analytics tools use AI algorithms to analyze historical data and forecast future trends. Enterprise-level solutions like IBM Watson and Salesforce Einstein fiaz leverage AI to improve customer interactions, automate workflows, and optimize business processes.
6. Ethical AI Tools:
As AI technologies advance, concerns about ethics and bias have become more pronounced. Tools like Fairness Indicators and AI Fairness 360 aim to address toolsrev these issues by providing developers with the means to assess and mitigate bias in AI models. Ethical AI tools play a crucial role in ensuring that AI systems are fair, transparent, and accountable.
7. AI for Creativity:
AI is not limited to data analysis; fabchickgetsfit it’s also making strides in the creative realm. Tools like DALL-E from OpenAI can generate imaginative and unique images based on textual descriptions. Music composition, painting, and even content creation are areas where AI is proving to be a valuable ally to human creativity.
In conclusion, the landscape of AI tools is dynamic and constantly evolving. As researchers and developers push the boundaries of what AI can achieve, these tools will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of technology and its integration into our daily lives. Whether it’s enhancing productivity, techtodayindia solving complex problems, or fostering creativity, AI tools are transforming the way we approach challenges across diverse domains.


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An artist in Guangzhou City of south China's Guangdong Province carved 100 chickens on eggshells to mark the Chinese Year of the Rooster.
Sun Kaifu, the artist, was born in the Year of the Rooster. The year 2017 sees the fifth round of his zodiac so he spent six months creating his artworks of carving the paintings of 100 chickens on eggshells.
Sun used to be an enterprise senior manager, but he never gave up his dream of becoming an artist. The idea of eggshell carving hit him ten years ago while he was watching TV.
"After I saw on TV artists with special crafts changed ordinary eggshells into artworks for collection, I became obsessed with eggshell carving," said Sun.
Sun also combined his eggshell-carving art with other artistic genres such as traditional Chinese painting.
"I carved the 100 chickens in a way of freehand brushwork in traditional Chinese painting, because in this way, the chickens look natural and chic, with a visual effect of ink-and-wash painting," said the artist.


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Ireland may be referred to the EU Court of Justice by the European Commission if it doesn't comply with its obligations to transpose law designed to strengthen existing rules around money-laundering by May 8th.
Ireland has been the subject of EU infringement proceedings due to the Department of Justice’s failure to transpose the fourth EU anti-money laundering (AML) directive into Irish law by June 26th last year.
The Irish Times first reported the department's failure in November last year when it said the law was a "priority for publication". At the time, a spokesman said the "complex piece of legislation" would be brought to Government for approval before the end of the year.
That didn’t happen, however, and on March 8th this year the European Commission said it had sent a reasoned opinion to Ireland. A reasoned opinion is the second of three stages in EU infringement proceedings, the third being referral to the EU Court of Justice.
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Responding to questions on Tuesday afternoon, a Department of Justice spokesman noted that it “places significant value on transposition of this directive” and is, for that reason, “careful to ensure that the requirements of the directive will be effective and enforceable”.
“Adapting the directive’s requirements to specificities of the Irish legal system has been complex and the drafting process has required input from different Government departments and agencies,” he said before adding that the department hopes to publish the Bill by the end of the month.
There are currently open infringement proceedings against 20 EU member states in relation to their non-transposition of the anti-money laundering directive. In total, 10 of those are at the second stage of infringement proceedings.
One of the more significant purposes of the AML legislation is the requirement of corporate entities to keep information on individuals holding ultimate beneficial ownership of companies. This legislation also updates the third AML directive introduced in 2010.


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With X570 motherboards demanding huge premiums, Intel's cut-price Cascade Lake-X could benefit from more affordable motherboards compared to 3rd Gen Threadripper.
Stormforce's £1,300 rig sports a six-core 3rd Gen Ryzen CPU, RX 5700, and NVMe PCIe SSD.
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Phanteks finally releases a budget-friendly ATX chassis - can it hold down this end of the market?
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Tetanus Shots in Arlington
When Was Your Last Tetanus Shot?
The tetanus vaccination protects people from the tetanus infection, also known as lockjaw. Tetanus is a serious disease caused by a bacterial infection that usually invades the body through cuts and wounds. A tetanus vaccine should completely eliminate your risk of becoming infected with this disease for several years.
A person should get their first tetanus vaccine as an infant. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends infants receive their first shot at 2 months, another one at 4 months, a third at 6 months, and a final one at 18 months. After this, your child will not need another one until they are between the ages of 4 and 6. However, the effects of a tetanus shot are not permanent, and it is recommended that adults receive a tetanus booster once every 10 years.
What You Should Know About Tetanus
The bacteria that causes tetanus is known as Clostridium tetani. It usually lives in soil, manure, and dust. If you have an open wound on your foot and you walk through dirt in your bare feet, there is a risk you will be infected. Although tetanus is often linked to cuts from rusty metal, rust itself does not cause tetanus. However, because rust often is covered in dirt and dust, it is possible to encounter tetanus when cut by a rusty object.
Symptoms of tetanus usually develop a three to seven days after the infection and may include:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Muscle stiffness in the jaw, neck, arms, legs, and abdomen
- Muscle spasms in the face
- Jaw cramping
- High blood pressure
- Increased heart rate
Receiving a vaccine and regular boosters is very important as they can eliminate your risk of becoming infected with this debilitating disease!
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In this issue, we look at the recent breakthrough made by Google owned DeepMind, the rise of a new challenger to Snapchat as well as the tech that Parisian retailers are using to learn about their customers.
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Google owned DeepMind makes another breakthrough
DeepMind, the AI startup behind AlphaGo (the robot that beat 18-time World Go champion, Lee Seedol, 4–1) has taken another huge stride towards building computers that are able to think for themselves. Scientists at DeepMind have managed to build a “differentiable neural computer” (DNC) that is able to solve problems without having any prior knowledge. Examples of such problems include planning the best route between London Underground stations or working out relationships in a family tree.
This is a significant achievement because in the previous approach that utilised neural networks (a computer system modelled on the brain and the nervous system), the neural network could only access data contained within its own network. However, the DNC allows neural networks to access previously inaccessible data (such as text stored in a digital format) from external sources.
Computer scientists say that a general purpose DNC could have a number of useful applications. For example, computers will be able to generate video commentaries, extract meaning from text and reason with humans in natural conversations.
The next step for the DeepMind team will be to test and prove the DNC in use cases that are directly relevant for the real world. Any significant advancements over the next few months and years from the DeepMind team is likely to be good news for the recently launched Google Assistant.
Tribe to go after Snapchat with ‘augmented messaging’
Tribe is a ‘one-touch video walkie-talkie’ app that lists a user’s friends and groups as clickable square tiles. Users are able to send short, impromptu videos to friends by holding down a tile.
How is that any different from Snapchat I hear you ask? Well, yesterday Tribe rolled out 2.0 of their product to iOS and Android. The update includes a new feature called ‘Magic Words’, a speech recognition technology which overlays video messages with interactive subtitles. For example, if a friend mentions meeting up for a coffee, a button to put this into your calendar is overlaid on your friends message. Similarly, if they mention a particular consumer good, a link to purchase via Amazon is surfaced. This demo from Tribe shows off the amazing potential of what the founder and CEO, Cyril Paglino, calls ‘augmented messaging’.
For Tribe, the beauty of Magic Words is that it is the standout feature that is likely to drive users to try out Tribe at the very least. However, there is also the added bonus that it is clearly a great route for monetisation. In other words, an unobtrusive means of monetisation that users are more likely to be forgiving of. If they can gain enough traction, Tribe may just be onto a winner.
Tribe has attracted $3 million of seed funding in a round led by Sequoia Capital (who have previously invested in the likes of Apple, PayPal, Instagram and WhatsApp).
Watch this space.
Luxury stores in Paris are using tech to learn more about consumers
Luxury brands are looking to recreate the concept of the web ‘cookie’ in the physical world. The likes of Armani and Dior have been utilising motion-activated screens in Parisian stores in order to tell consumers more about the products they are picking up (not too different from Estimote’s video enabled beacon that we mentioned a few digests ago). These screens serve a dual purpose — firstly, they provide a consumer with relevant, contextual information at what is an important juncture in a shopper’s journey and secondly, it provides retailers with invaluable data about the effectiveness of their displays.
A startup called Retency has also been equipping retailers with antennas that detect the unique frequencies emitted by smartphones. This allows retailers to track a customer’s movements through a retail store as well as identify returning customers. Retency go even further, claiming that they are able to identify the smartphones of shoppers who go on to make a purchase by cross-referencing sales records with the data from a retailer’s antennas.
The implications of this tech is very exciting for retailers but obviously concerning for privacy conscious consumers. Being able to link data points about an individual customer such as what products they picked up, what they ultimately bought and the next time they return to a store allows for programmatic targeting via digital screens.
Seeing targeted adverts online on your own personal computer is one thing but on a massive display in a retail store that is in view of strangers? Some may feel that might be taking things a little too far.
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The families of the two Israelis killed in the Barkan terror attack in the West Bank in October, Kim Levengrond Yehezkel and Ziv Hajbi, described as “bittersweet” the news that the alleged gunman, Ashraf Na’alowa, had been located and killed, and urged the government to take harsher measures against Palestinian terrorists and their families.
“It’s about time,” said Levengrond Yehezkel’s widower, Guy, who noted he had found out about Na’alowa’s death on Facebook, before state officials contacted him.
“This won’t bring back Kim or Ziv, but I had preferred that [the terrorist] not be caught alive,” he told Hadashot TV news Thursday. “He would’ve been jailed and released in ten years with an academic degree, so this is a small consolation. I never thought it would take this long.”
Early Thursday morning, Israeli forces tried to arrest him in a joint operation of the Israel Defense Forces, the Shin Bet and the Israel Police. He was killed during the arrest, the Shin Bet said, without providing additional information on the circumstances or the location of the raid. Army Radio said he was found in Nablus in the northern West Bank.
According to the Shin Bet, Na’alowa was planning to conduct a second terror attack, “which was prevented with the thwarting of the assailant.” The security service said he was armed when troops arrived to arrest him.
“This won’t bring Kim back. Nothing can be done to bring Kim back,” Levengrond Yehezkel’s father, Rafi, said. However, he added that “of course [the terrorist] deserved to die because this wasn’t a normal terror attack — he executed her.”
The suspected terrorist used zip-ties to bind her hands before shooting her.
Rafi said that he trusted the IDF and its commanders “100 percent,” but not the government, which he criticized for pledging to only demolish only the parts of Na’alowa’s home where the shooter lived.
“I don’t accept half a job. If that’s all they want to destroy, they shouldn’t do it at all, it’s worthless,” he told Hadashot. “The government has to wake up and make action. Their desire to commit terror attacks should be quashed to make this stop.”
Na’alowa, 23, from the West Bank village of Shuweika near Tulkarem, was on the run for over two months, repeatedly eluding capture by Israel security forces. A number of his relatives and alleged accomplices were detained and indicted as part of the manhunt.
“It’s a very small consolation to know that finally, after more than two months, the military and the Shin Bet managed to kill the despicable terrorist who killed my sister,” said Levengrond Yehezkel’s sister, Shahar.
“It is unfortunate that it took so long, that there have been no steps to boost deterrence, that [the terrorist’s] house hasn’t been flattened and that his family hasn’t been deported,” she told the Ynet news site, adding that the news was “bittersweet” since another terror attack had occurred early Thursday morning.
She was referring to a stabbing in the Jerusalem Old City in which two Border Police officers were lightly injured. One of them shot and killed the assailant.
Hajbi’s mother, Iris, also described the morning as bittersweet, saying: “On one hand I’m happy but on the other hand the pain mixes in. Anyway, this stage has had its closure.”
Tal, Hajbi’s brother, had just landed in Israel — arriving from the United States — when he received the news. “It’s as if they waited for me to return. I didn’t know whether to be happy or cry. It’s closure but it brings us back to the fact that they aren’t here.”
“It’s not consolation, but there is relief that the murderer of my son is no longer alive,” Hajbi’s father, Yehezkel, told Ynet. “We feared he would be captured alive and then we would have to deal with him in court. So I’m happy they killed him.”
Na’alowa was the second suspected terrorist killed in a matter of hours.
Late Wednesday, Israeli forces killed Salih Omar Barghouti, who was suspected of carrying out the drive-by shooting attack at a bus stop outside of Ofra on Sunday night, seriously wounding a 30-weeks pregnant woman. Her baby, who was delivered in an emergency operation after the attack, died on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a short statement following the developments on Thursday morning, praising security forces for their “impressive operations” in locating and killing the “lowlife” Barkan terrorist. Netanyahu also hailed Barghouti’s killing.
“Israel’s long arm will reach anyone who harms Israeli citizens,” he added.
Barghouti, 29, a resident of Kobar, a village near Ramallah, was shot after he tried to attack troops while escaping arrest, the Shin Bet said, adding that he was believed to have carried out the Ofra terror attack.
Hamas later claimed Barghouti as a member, calling the attack “heroic.”
Four other people suspected of involvement in the Ofra attack were arrested, the Shin Bet said.
In the wake of the Barkan attack in October, the IDF swiftly issued a demolition order for part of Na’alowa’s home, in keeping with the Israeli policy of razing homes of convicted Palestinian terrorists. The High Court of Justice issued a temporary injunction last month preventing the demolition following an appeal from Na’alowa’s family.
In most cases, demolition orders are issued after a suspect has confessed, or has been convicted in court. However in Na’alowa’s case, the IDF decided to go ahead with the punitive measure because the Shin Bet security service had significant incriminating evidence against him, the Ynet news site reported.
Levengrond Yehezkel was a secretary and Hajbi worked in accounting at the Alon Group’s factory in the industrial park. Na’alowa was employed there as an electrician. A third victim was wounded in the attack.
Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.


Parliament passes Modern Slavery Act
Anti-slavery advocates celebrate historic laws
Australia’s first federal Modern Slavery Act has been passed by Parliament, passing through the House of Representatives this afternoon and having already received the support of the Senate yesterday.
Entities with an annual consolidated revenue of more than $100 million will be required to report on the slavery risks in their supply chains.
Under the new laws, entities with an annual consolidated revenue of more than $100 million will be required to report on the slavery risks in their supply chains.
Anti-slavery organisations have applauded the historic legislation which is estimated to affect more than 40 million people trapped in modern day slavery in the world today.
The Act is the result of years of advocacy by anti-slavery organisations and the peak legal body on the issue, the Law Council of Australia, who fought to see the original proposed bill amended and strengthened.
“Changes to the Bill will ensure that the responsible Minister has additional powers to request an explanation from entities that fail to report or comply, to ask for remedial action and to publish information about failed compliance,” explained Dr Helen Szoke, Oxfam Australia’s Chief Executive.
“There will also now be an annual report to the Parliament on the level of compliance with the Act, and the Government has confirmed that a list will be created of the entities that need to report.”
The Law Council of Australia President, Morry Bailes, congratulated the Australian Government, and Parliament, for making a Modern Slavery Act a reality.
“The Law Council has long advocated for a Modern Slavery Act, because we believe it is necessary if Australia is to play its part in eliminating slavery and slavery-like conditions,” Mr Bailes said.
The truth is there are millions of people today held in slavery, and that includes in Australia.
“Too often we are tempted to think of slavery as a relic of the past. But the truth is there are millions of people today held in slavery, and that includes in Australia. Introducing accountability into the supply chains of large organisations will go a significant way toward mitigating the scourge of modern slavery.”
Despite being very pleased with the amended bill’s passing, anti-slavery organisations are disappointed their calls for an independent anti-slavery commissioner or advisor have not been taken on.
“We believe such a Commissioner would act as a useful point of contact for all matters relevant to modern slavery in Australia,” Mr Bailes said. “A Commissioner could also provide community outreach and education to stakeholders involved in Australia’s response to modern slavery, including law enforcement, civil society and the private sector.”
The Anti-slavery also does not include the penalties for non-compliance anti-slavery advocates believe are essential for ensuring companies report.
“The most effective way to ensure company comply would be to include substantial penalties for non-compliance,” Mr Bailes noted.
However, they are hopeful that a penalty regime will eventually form part of the Act, and have commended the Senate on amendments passed yesterday that ensure the question of the need for civil penalties will be specifically reviewed as a part of a built-in three-year review of the legislation.


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Sofinnova Ventures has led a $20m Series D round for Versartis to help the biotech company prepare for an international Phase 3 pediatric trial of VRS-317, a treatmet for patients with growth hormone deficiency (GHD).
The round, which was also backed by existing backers Advent Venture Partners, Aisling Capital, Amunix Operating, Index Ventures and New Leaf Venture Partners, brings Versartis’ fundraising total for 2013 to $45m.
The company is currently track to complete the Phase 2a portion of its ongoing trial and it set to initiate the Phase 3 trial next year.
Soffinova general partner Srinivas Akkaraju said, “The Versartis team has consistently generated groundbreaking data for their up to once-monthly treatment for patients with growth hormone deficiency, which clearly differentiates it from other attempts at a long-acting growth hormone.
“Sofinnova is pleased to have the opportunity to invest in Versartis at this time and to support the company’s progression as an exciting late-stage opportunity.”
Sofinnova is currently investing its life science-focused $440M fund, SVP VIII, which was closed in late 2011.
Earlier in 2013, Soffinova-backed company BioAmber was floated on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), a state-owned bank in Indonesia, recently signed an agreement with Perbarindo, an Indonesian association of rural banks, to support the government-backed microloan program Kredit Usaha Rakyat (KUR) channeling “subsidized loans” to micro- small and medium-sized enterprises.
Darmadi Sutanto, BNI’s retail business director, said “We consider rural banks as strategic partners in accelerating the disbursement of KUR loans to business owners across the country, especially those in the microsegment. We channeled IDR 3.2 trillion (USD 2.4 billion) of linkage loans as of last year, with disbursement through rural banks contributing 52 percent to the total amount.”
As of December 2015, BNI reported total assets of IDR 508 trillion (USD 39 billion), return on assets (ROA) of 3.50 percent and return on equity (ROE) of 23.6 percent. As of the same date, it reported IDR 270 billion (USD 21 billion) in total loans outstanding. Perbarindo has approximately 1,640 member banks.
By Kevin van den Brink, Research Associate
About Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI)
Bank Negara Indonesia, which is backed by the government of Indonesia, was established on July 5, 1946, to serve as the country’s central bank. After distributing the first official currency of Indonesia, the bank was transformed into a development bank in 1949 and then a commercial bank in 1955. As of December 2015, BNI reported total assets of IDR 508 trillion (USD 39 billion), return on assets (ROA) of 3.50 percent and return on equity (ROE) of 23.6 percent. As of the same date, it reported IDR 270 billion (USD 21 billion) in total loans outstanding. Perbarindo has approximately 1,640 member banks.
Sources and Additional Resources
 The Jakarta Post, News, “Economy in brief: BNI, rural banks team up for microloans”
MicroCapital Universe Profile: Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI)
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About the Naltrexone Treatment Clinic
“ The aim of the Naltrexone Treatment Centre is to assist in the rehabilitation
of patients in their efforts to overcome opiate addiction after detoxification. ”
Please note that we do not provide a detoxification service.
Our Mission Statement
We provide a patient-centred, confidential approach in a non-threatening,
non-judgmental environment. Our patient base encompasses the United
Kingdom and Europe. We do not provide a detoxification service.
The Clinic has procedures in place to ensure that the patient's safety is
paramount. The patient is encouraged to ask questions or raise any
concerns about implantation throughout his/her visit to the clinic.
This is achieved by a strict pre-implant vetting which includes :-
- A comprehensive application form and relevant enclosures.
- It is a requirement of the Clinic that patients attending for implantation
first have a urine test, are given a 50mg Naltrexone tablet, and are then seen by the Counsellor.
Family members and carers are welcomed at the patient's request.
- One of the team will explain the implantation procedure, side effects
and aftercare to you. The consent form will be explained to you;
at this stage you will be asked to sign to acknowledge your intent
to proceed with the implant.
- Local anaesthetic is injected into the implantation site. After the
anaesthetic has taken effect the Medical Director will perform the minor surgery
in order to insert the implant.
- On completion of the surgery the patient will be given the relevant after-care
literature and any final questions answered.
- After a period of 4 – 6 months all patients will be sent a questionnaire
in order to evaluate effectively the progress that is being made.
- Completed questionnaires will help the Clinic to maintain high standards
of patient care. All information received will be treated with
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An angel with her trumpet flies across the pages of this alteration. Made with sheet music, she has curled hair, fanned wings and sleeve and a ruffled skirt. The book altered is a Tabernacle Hymnal from the early 1900's.
I do have additional hymnals. If you are interested in a piece similar to this one, or have an idea for an alteration commission featuring a different figure, please note me.

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Pros: Blade Sharpness, Overall Quality, Finish, Handle Material, Blade Material, None
Cons: Finish, Weight, Sheath/Scabbard
Aweome value and quality!!!
Historically, the Nepalese people used the Kukri knife both as an all purpose utility knife, to chop down small trees, de-limb branches, and cut wood like one would with a small axe, hack as one would with a machete, and dig like one would with a small spade, and the kukri was used as a weapon both in the defensive and offensive roles with the Gurkhas. Most true Kukri blades were heavy, 5 - 10 mm thick, and between 12 - 17" long, made of spring steel. My blade was 4mm thick (almost 1/4"), which is pretty good, and 10 3/4" long. It has significant enough mass, however I would have prefered more for campsite wood processing tasks. Ontario's other Kukri "Machete" model is only 2mm thick. Stay away from that one. The blade material is 1095 spring steel. This to me is Perfect, as the metal will flex under stress and not break, because it isn't brittle as some other knives made with chromium to be stainless. This means that you will have to keep your kukri oiled, and take care of your knife! This is fine with me, as I don't have a problem maitaining my equipment. The handle is extremely comfortable, and absorbs the shock very well when using a wooden baton to split wood. It has a lanyard for safety which is a plus. Two things about the finish. I like it and it is very durable. However, one CANNOT create a spark from a ferro rod to start a fire with, while the finish is still on the spine. I modified mine to do that. A quick glance at the sheath, makes one do a double take, to re-examine it for durability and longevity. While the sheath is constructed of very thin materials (most likely to cut down on overall weight), it is durable, as the rivets and the nylon material will be strong enough. I would prefer it to be a more robust kydex design, with an extra snap to keep the knife secure, but for a knife of this high quality, and cababilities that it can give to you-- all for around $65.00 or so (especially when other brands are selling their kukris for between $300 - $700 depending on the model)-- you can't beat this knife, value, or deal!


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July 05, 2013
The University of New England's Board of Trustees voted in May to create the School of Community and Population Health, consisting of the public health programs currently housed in the College of Graduate Studies.
These include public health educational, training, research, and practice programs that enroll over 200 students, employ about 30 full-time faculty and staff as well as 20 adjunct faculty, and that have about $5.2 million in external funding, mostly in federal and state grants. Dora Anne Mills, MD, MPH, is the School's Founding Director and will continue in her role as vice president for Clinical Affairs for UNE.
Denise Bisaillon, EdD, will continue to lead the educational programs, consisting of a Master of Public Health (MPH) Program and a Graduate Certificate in Public Health. The School's MPH Program has grown rapidly in the last two years, doubling the number of students from about 100 to over 200. As the only accredited MPH degree in Maine, it is one of the few MPH programs nationally that is accredited and can be obtained entirely online, thanks to the operational support by UNE's Online Worldwide Learning (OWL). About 75% of our MPH students are practicing health professionals, many from rural areas in Maine, New England, and across the country.
Karen O'Rourke, MPH, will lead the School's training and practice programs. Included in these are:
- Maine AHEC (Area Health Education Center Network), a federal HRSA and state funded program that alleviates health workforce shortages in rural and underserved areas of the state;
- Maine GEC (Geriatric Education Center), a federal HRSA funded program that addresses geriatric education needs among Maine's health workforce;
- Health Literacy Institute (HLIT), which provides nationally recognized education, training, and research on health communications;
- Maine SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education), a Maine DHHS-administered and federal USDA-funded nutrition education program working through the Healthy Maine Partnerships with SNAP (food stamps) recipients and others with low income;
- New England Alliance for Public Health Workforce Development, a federal HRSA-funded initiative to provide collaborative education and training programs to improve public health education in Maine; and
- Maine Prevention Research Center, a federal CDC-funded collaborative with Harvard School of Public Health to conduct childhood obesity research and training in Maine.
Ron Deprez, PhD, MPH, will lead the School‚Äôs research programs, which have a focus on designing research and evaluating policies and programs related to access, delivery, cost, and quality of health care in the U.S. and abroad. Some current funded projects include:
- Evaluating the effectiveness of Mount Desert Island Hospital's Community Healthcare Worker Program in behavior changes of persons with Pre-Diabetes;
- Evaluating the integration of primary and behavioral health care in Downeast Maine;
- Evaluating the federal CDC-funded Community Transformation Collaborative (CTG) prevention interventions in Downeast Maine;
- Evaluating the federal SAMHSA-funded Project LAUNCH interventions in Downeast Maine;
- Evaluating the Hanley Center leadership program;
- Evaluating the Healthy Maine Partnership, Maine Asthma, Maine Oral Health, and Maine Comprehensive Cancer programs;
- Developing the Passamaquoddy Health Assessment;
- Developing a Rural Health Network;
In addition, the School's research programs have two geographically-based collaboratives:
- Ghana Health Partnership is a collaborative of UNE, University of Cape Coast, and several health organizations to improve the health of the people of western Ghana. The School of Community and Population Health is developing a federally-funded proposal with these partners.
- Downeast Health Collaborative is formed by several UNE public health initiatives in partnership with health providers, tribal and local governments in Washington and Hancock counties.
Many of the above programs are in UNE's Center for Community and Public Health, which is being integrated into the new school. LuAnn Thibeau will manage finances and administration across the SCPH, including overseeing program budgets.
The School of Community and Population Health at this time resides in the College of Graduate Studies, with Ellen Beaulieu, EdD, MPH as Interim Dean.


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Schedule of IVF
A ll the cycles of IVF commence at the time of women’s menstrual period. IVF process is based on three basic principles and can be adjusted based on individualized needs of the patient.
Ovarian Stimulation and Egg Retrieval
Baseline Test: Day 1
Visit to hospital is scheduled on Day 1 or Day 3 following with the onset of menses for the purpose of baseline ultrasound examination and blood test.
Ovarian Suppression: 2-4 weeks
Oral contraceptives are initiated to help the beginning of ovarian suppression process. These are continued for 2-4 weeks. Overlapping with oral contraceptives is initiated before the initiation of ovarian stimulation. Lupron is given thorough daily injection to be used for completion for pre-stimulation ovarian stimulation. By the end of this, another visit to the clinic is scheduled and ultrasound and blood test is performed to ensure that down regulation is achieved.
Ovarian Stimulation: 8-12 Days
It is started with Injectable fertility medications on the days chosen by the cycle coordinator.
Cycle monitoring: Starting day 5
Regular visits to the clinic start for monitoring purpose
Ovulation Induction: Between day 8 and 12
Ovulation is triggered by the injection of HCG, administered when the follicles are judged to be mature.
Egg retrieval: 36 Hours after HCG
You are asked to visit clinic one hour before scheduled retrieval procedure for the retrieval of the egg.
Fertilisation and ICSI
Sperm collection: Day of egg retrieval
Sperms are obtained from the male partner on the day of egg retrieval.
Sperms obtained on the day of egg retrieval are joined with the eggs to initiate the process of fertilization. Sperm solution is added to eggs and fertilization occurs naturally.
PGD: 3 Days after egg retrieval
If required, PGD testing is done for the embryo in its 8 cell stage; typically 3 days after the fertilisation. Results are achieved within 24-48 hours.
Embryo transfer & Luteal Phase
Embryo transfer: 3-5 days after egg retrieval
Easy procedure without the requirements of anaesthesia. Patients are given Valium to relax muscles. Patients are required to come 30 min prior to embryo transfer and remain in bed 30 min afterwards.
All embryo in excess of the ones transferred back to the patients uterus can be frozen at this time to be used in future.
Luteal Phase Support: Day of transfer
Progesterone suppository is placed in the vagina at the time of embryo transfer.Further, patients are asked for the usage of suppositories twice a daytill the end of trimester of pregnancy or when the second blood test is negative.
Pregnancy Test: Day 14 and Day 21
Two pregnancy tests are done. Blood is withdrawn in the morning on day 9 and then on day 12 following the transfer. Your doctor will reach out to you with the results which will be available by evening of the day the test is conducted.


Richard Stockton College in Galloway Township is offerings its students to help area nonprofit groups rebuild after Hurricane Sandy.
Daniel Tome, coordinator of service-learning at Stockton, said at a workshop Wednesday at Stockton’s Manahawkin site that they have already formed a few successful partnerships and want to do more.
“We are looking for long-term relationships,” he told about 30 representatives of area nonprofit organizations at the event sponsored by the Southern Ocean County Chamber.
He said his department serves as a sort of matchmaking service linking students with specific skills to the needs of the groups. Students can do routine work, but could also build or update websites, help with budgeting, do surveys, organize programs or collect data.
The college currently has two courses focused on service learning, taught by Joseph Rubenstein, that are specifically targeting Sandy relief. Other professors also require a course-related service project, Tome said. He said Stockton considers service to be part of its mission, and several hundred students participated in the annual Day of Service in January.
A group of about 25 students went to Tuckerton Seaport to help clean up exhibits and and set up the miniature golf course toppled in the storm. Executive Director Paul Hart was impressed with their work and their attitude.
“There really is a magic about them,” he said. “They didn’t just work. They thought about what we were doing and had ideas. It’s one of the most positive experiences I’ve had.”
He said some were members of a college fraternity who plan to come back in October to run the Seaport’s Halloween event to raise money for charity. A few said they would be back to volunteer in the summer.
Tome said students have also done work at the Atlantic City Rescue Mission and St. Francis Center on Long Beach Island.
Christy Cunningham, associate director of Stockton’s Career Center, said she can provide students for more formalized internships, including short-term paid positions.
Lori Pepenella Destination Marketing Director for the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, said the nonprofit groups also must work together to spread the message that they are open and operating.
Becky Hedden, of Manahawkin, president of the Atlantic Audubon Society, said they are trying to raise awareness of their group and recruiting college students could help spread the word about the society to a younger generation. She said the society originated in the 1970s as the Stockton Bird Club.
“We have a website, a newsletter and Twitter and college students are so skilled in social media,” she said. The society also awards scholarships, so a student volunteer could be rewarded for their efforts.
Tome said a community-service project could lead to a lifetime of support for the nonprofits.
“We want to make the point to students that part of the reason they are going to college is to become active citizens in their communities,” Tome said.
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Controversial journalist, Kemi Oluloyo has revealed what got her deported from Canada where she spent over four tears.
The social media personality who has been an activist against gun violence said she was a God sent to the country, but ended up being deported because of her antagonism against the gun law.
Gun control has been a huge topic in some countries especially, the United States. There have been several shootings in the country, especially in schools and some other public places, leading to loss of lives.
According to her, her advocacy on gun control helped the community she used to stay in Toronto to avoid about 13 murders.
She took to her Instagram page to speak on her activism on gun control. See her post below.
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#Kemitalkscrime God sent me to fight gun violence in #toronto #canada. Many black teens died including Nigerians. Today the gun violence war is worse. Many Canadians say it’s because I’m no longer there. I antagonized gun laws which got me DEPORTED, kept guns out of communities and helped solve 13 murders. This is one of my gun press conferences with the family of two teens Sealand White, 15 and Jermaine Derby 19. They could have been 25 and 29 now. Be a leader and fight for what’s right in any country even if their Government disagrees. I remain an icon in Canada’s gun Violence activism in Wikipedia. A month ago an officer in Torontopolice applauded me on Twitter for telling Nigerians going to Canada to be aware of the perils of gun violence and being aware. #kemiolunloyo #keminicationsdigital
Kemi getting good replies
Meanwhile, Kemi has been getting some positive replies recently on her latest posts and tweets.
She was recently commended for going through her investigation in a tact way with evidence.
It could be recalled that she was the first person to break the story about the arrest of internet celebrity, Mompha by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Another commendation she got was her findings on the Baby Benaiah controversy.


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Use Pastel colors is the theme of challenge at Simon Says Monday blog. As I always use vibrant colors, this was an opportunity to create something with different colors.
Here is my double page journal,
This is an old book I am using as a journal recently. You will find text in the background.
I created wall with layers of paper strips. Some more layers are added with Gesso, texture paste, stenciling. I've used only watercolors for these pages. Cute birdie is from Tim's Birds Crazy collection. All flowers and leaves are from Prima.
I loved how it turned out and I am happy I used pastel colors for this... :)
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Nanosized extracellular vesicles (EVs) with dimensions ranging from 100 to 1000 nm are continuously secreted from different cells in their extracellular environment. They are able to encapsulate and transfer various biomolecules, such as nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids, that play an essential role in cell‒cell communication, reflecting a novel method of extracellular cross-talk. Since EVs are present in large amounts in most bodily fluids, challengeable hypotheses are analyzed to unlock their potential roles. Researchers from the Centro di Riferimento Oncologico di Aviano discuss EV’s specific characteristics (structure, formation, composition, and isolation methods), focusing on their key role in cell biology. Furthermore, they summarize the biomedical applications of EVs, in particular those between 30 and 150 nm (like exosomes), as next-generation diagnostic tools in liquid biopsy for cancer and as novel drug delivery vehicles.
EEVs’ biogenesis, content, and functions
EEVs are eventually secreted by any cells in the bloodstream to deliver their cargos to targeted cells, regulating, among other functions, neoangiogenesis, proliferation, invasion, metastasis, and drug resistance. EEVs are demonstrated to be useful biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. These nanovesicles could also be engineered in order to be loaded with drugs or therapeutic molecules.

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