In August 2021, all US soldiers left Afghanistan, enabling the Taliban to take over the country. Since then, the Taliban have installed a theocracy that bans women from most jobs and bars girls over the age of 12 from attending school, while maintaining close relationships with terrorist groups, such as al Qaeda.
The Taliban today control more of Afghanistan than they did the last time they were in power before the 9/11 attacks. And they are better armed since they now possess American armored vehicles and M16 rifles left behind as the US military headed for the exits.
For the past year, a group known as the National Resistance Front has waged a guerrilla war against the Taliban.… Seguir leyendo »
En una primera lectura, la eliminación de Ayman al Zawahiri, máximo líder de Al Qaeda desde 2011, puede presentarse como un rotundo éxito de Washington en su afán por hacer justicia o vengarse —como cada cual prefiera— de quien solía identificarse como el verdadero padre intelectual del 11-S. Visto así, solo cabría alabar la pericia demostrada por los servicios de inteligencia estadounidenses —los mismos que erraron patentemente en su cálculo sobre el desafío talibán hace tan solo un año—.
Así, en lo que se nos ha presentado como un golpe quirúrgico con un misil Hellfire R9X lanzado desde un dron MQ-9 Reaper, cabría valorar positivamente que no fuera armado con una cabeza explosiva para evitar daños colaterales que pudieran afectar a los civiles que habitan las casas circundantes.… Seguir leyendo »
Hace 20 años, siete semanas después del 11 de septiembre, fui el último periodista en entrevistar a Osama bin Laden. Nos reunimos en Afganistán, en medio de la campaña de bombardeos de Estados Unidos. Bin Laden se jactó de haber tendido una trampa que acabaría humillando a Estados Unidos en Afganistán, tal como le había sucedido a la Unión Soviética. También predijo que Estados Unidos y los talibanes tendrían conversaciones.
Dos décadas después Bin Laden está muerto, pero esas predicciones se han hecho realidad. Y no fueron las únicas que se cumplieron.
Quizás los estadounidenses pueden tener algo de consuelo en el hecho de que lograron vengarse cuando lo mataron.… Seguir leyendo »
Twenty years ago, seven weeks after 9/11, I was the last journalist to interview Osama bin Laden. We met in Afghanistan, in the middle of the U.S. bombing campaign. Bin Laden boasted that he had laid a trap that would end up humiliating the United States in Afghanistan — just as had happened to the Soviet Union. He also predicted talks between the United States and the Taliban.
Two decades later bin Laden is dead, but those predictions have come true. And they weren’t the only ones that did.
Americans can find some small consolation, perhaps, in the fact that they managed to take revenge by hunting him down and killing him.… Seguir leyendo »
El 11 de septiembre de 2001 me encontraba trabajando en mi estudio. Hacia las 15 horas sonó el teléfono: era el director de EL MUNDO que me pedía con urgencia que escribiera un artículo sobre "Los enemigos de Estados Unidos". No entendí la urgencia del encargo. Pedro J. Ramírez simplemente me dijo: pon la televisión Así hice. Conecté hacia las 15:05. Un minuto después, 15:06 (9:06 en Nueva York), contemplé asombrado cómo un avión comercial se estrellaba contra una de las Torres Gemelas, situadas en el sur de la isla de Manhattan y que albergaban el Word Trade Center. La otra estaba ya ardiendo.… Seguir leyendo »
If you want to understand what Islamist militancy today is really about, pay attention to this statement by the Taliban’s spokesman last week: “China is our most important partner, and represents a fundamental and extraordinary opportunity for us.”
Let me remind you that China is credibly accused of massive and pervasive persecution of its Muslim population — including mass incarceration, systematic “reeducation,” 24/7 surveillance and, in some cases, forced sterilization. In other words, the world’s most ideologically committed Islamist government has said that its closest ally will be a nation engaged in what many observers call cultural genocide against Muslims. Lesson: The Islamist militant movement has always been more about power than about religion.… Seguir leyendo »
Americans long remembered where they were when they learned about the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915. The shock and horror of that event, in which a German submarine deliberately sank a British ocean liner with nearly 2,000 men, women and children aboard, produced more than moral outrage. It also reshaped Americans’ perception of the world and their role in it, ultimately leading them into the First World War. But neither their outrage at Germany nor their reconfigured view of foreign policy lasted very long. Ten years later, Americans still remembered the Lusitania, but they did not remember why they went to war — or, more specifically, how they felt about the series of events, beginning with the sinking, that ultimately led them to embrace war as their only remaining option.… Seguir leyendo »
As President Biden honors the U.S. troops killed in Thursday’s suicide bombing in Kabul and Afghan families prepare to bury and mourn their dead, threats of more horrific attacks by the terrorist group known as Islamic State-Khorasan, or ISIS-K, the Afghanistan and Pakistan arm of the Islamic State, hang over the U.S. evacuation.
The group claimed responsibility for the airport attack, striking a major blow against the departing U.S forces and Afghanistan’s new rulers, the Taliban. Until Thursday, ISIS-K hadn’t claimed credit for any American casualties in Afghanistan since the February 2020 U.S.-Taliban peace agreement. With their latest attack, the group undermined the Taliban’s claim of being able to provide security and stability once the United States is gone.… Seguir leyendo »
Con los talibán gobernando en Kabul es previsible que el mando central de al-Qaeda como estructura yihadista global disponga entre Afganistán y Pakistán de un espacio mucho más permisivo para volver a planificar atentados en el mundo occidental, lo que a corto y medio plazo tendrá una mayor repercusión sobre las sociedades europeas.
Los talibán afganos han mantenido, desde mediada la década de 1990, una relación estable y estrecha con al-Qaeda. El mando central de al-Qaeda se encuentra desde 2002 en las zonas tribales de Pakistán adyacentes con Afganistán y protegido por los talibán paquistaníes. Además de su continua y estrecha relación con al-Qaeda, los talibán afganos han mantenido vínculos con otras organizaciones yihadistas activas en el sur de Asia.… Seguir leyendo »
After the bloodshed at Kabul airport, the grim reality for those who want to prevent Islamic State’s affiliate causing further murder and mayhem in Afghanistan is that in practice their best partner for this complex and difficult battle would be the Taliban.
Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) – the name is borrowed from that used by early Islamic empires to describe much of modern Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan – was founded six years ago. Until this week it had been something of a failure. Though the group made early gains, these were rapidly lost as the Taliban fought back hard: they were not going to allow an upstart newcomer, particularly one largely composed of disaffected former Taliban commanders, Pakistanis and Uzbeks, to take over.… Seguir leyendo »
Remember “Baghdad Bob”, the Iraqi information minister who, as U.S. forces entered the capital, insisted that there were no Americans in Baghdad? That’s what President Biden is beginning to sound like with his delusional insistence that no Americans were having trouble getting to the Kabul airport, no allies were calling into question the United States’ credibility, and that the United States had no interest in Afghanistan because al-Qaeda was “gone”.
Really? If that last claim were true, then how did the Afghan military manage to kill al-Qaeda’s second-in-command, Abu Muhsin al-Masri, in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province last October? Al-Masri was on the FBI’s most wanted list for conspiracy to kill Americans.… Seguir leyendo »
Following the withdrawal of US troops, the Taliban’s swift and summary takeover of Afghanistan territory and political leadership has left many wondering what their return to power means for international jihadism.
The last time the Taliban were in power, they ruled Afghanistan in a notoriously brutal manner and harboured al-Qaida - a transnational jihadist movement that conducted the largest terrorist attack in history against the United States – prompting the US invasion in 2001 and two decades of military involvement that came to its ignominious end just a few short days ago.
The Taliban leadership is eager to assuage the fears of Afghan civilians and the international community, who remember all too well what happened the last time the Taliban were in power.… Seguir leyendo »
Solo hay un aspecto positivo sobre el hecho de los talibanes hayan restablecido el Emirato Islámico de Afganistán a días del aniversario 20 de los ataques terroristas a EE.UU. del 11 de septiembre de 2001: servirá como recordatorio de por qué hace dos décadas hubo que invadir el país y derrocar al gobierno talibán.
Cuando cerca de 3000 personas son asesinadas en tu propio suelo en una operación planificada y ordenada por un grupo terrorista conocido desde un país cuyo gobierno se niega a cooperar para llevar ante la justicia a esa organización y a su líder, no hay buenas opciones.… Seguir leyendo »
Al retirar apresuradamente las tropas estadounidenses desplegadas en Afganistán, el Presidente estadounidense Joe Biden ha cometido un grave error, o así lo plantean muchos. Por ejemplo, el líder de la minoría republicana en el Senado, Mitch McConnell, ha calificado la rápida toma del país por parte de los talibanes como “una secuela aún peor que la humillante caída de Saigón en 1975”. Una secuela que altos generales estadounidenses, políticos conservadores e incluso algunos liberales predicen que se caracterizará por el resurgimiento del terrorismo internacional.
La predicción es clara. Como el grupo islamista militante que es, el movimiento talibán inevitablemente proporcionará a al-Qaeda –y potencialmente a otros grupos extremistas, como Estado Islámico (ISIS)- un santuario para reclutar, entrenar y planificar ataques contra los países de Occidente.… Seguir leyendo »
U.S. troops are beginning the process of leaving Afghanistan, after almost 20 years of fighting. Announcing his decision to complete the U.S. withdrawal by September, President Biden declared: “I believed that our presence in Afghanistan should be focused on the reason we went in the first place: to ensure Afghanistan would not be used as a base from which to attack our homeland again. We did that. We accomplished that objective”.
But al-Qaeda — which, after 9/11, provided the U.S. rationale for invading Afghanistan — still has 400 to 600 members fighting with the Taliban, according to U.N. Security Council estimates.… Seguir leyendo »
Afghanistan's "peace deal" has been blown up. The government has resumed fighting the Taliban after a horrifying attack by gunmen on a maternity ward run by Doctors Without Borders in Kabul. Mothers and nurses were the main victims in the first attack, with 16 killed. Two of the dead were newborns.
Although the Taliban denied being responsible for the attack, Afghanistan's national security adviser, Hamdullah Mohib, stated on Twitter that "their attacks this spring against Afghans are comparable to the level of fighting in past fighting seasons ...This is not peace, nor its beginnings", and that there is "little point in continuing to engage Taliban in 'peace talks.' … Seguir leyendo »
Late last month, Afghan and U.S. forces targeted Asim Umar, chief of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), at a Taliban compound in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. While the fate of Umar is unknown, several militants were reportedly killed during the operation, including the Taliban’s local explosives expert and Umar’s courier, who transported messages to al-Qaeda’s leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
This development raises serious questions about the Taliban’s promises, made during the now-frozen U.S.-Taliban talks, to break ties with its longtime partner al-Qaeda. It suggests that the American hope of detaching the Taliban from its al-Qaeda allies, before making a deal with the Taliban, is nowhere near to being fulfilled.… Seguir leyendo »
The United States and the Taliban made progress in peace talks in late January after coming to a basic understanding about withdrawing American troops in return for Taliban commitments to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a safe haven for transnational terrorists. An agreement between the United States and the Taliban has been long overdue — as part of a broader settlement also involving the Taliban's Afghan opponents — and is the way out of a war without victory.
The fear of Afghanistan-based terrorists attacking the United States has been the key reason for keeping American troops in the country and keeping the Taliban out of power, but it is rooted more in perception than in reality.… Seguir leyendo »
President Trump may be a controversial and disruptive president. But in regard to Afghanistan, his frustration with the 17-year war differs little from the sentiments of President Barack Obama or most of the rest of us. Reportedly, he has asked for a precipitous cut of up to half the 14,000 American troops serving there, early this year.
That would be a mistake. There is still a strong case to sustain America’s longest war — especially if we redefine it, away from nation-building and toward something more like an enduring partnership with the Afghan people against regional and global extremism. Indeed, Washington should stop looking for an exit strategy and view Afghanistan as one pillar in a broader regional web of capabilities against Al Qaeda, the Islamic State and related movements that show few signs of dissipating.… Seguir leyendo »
Over one week, as many as 130 people, the overwhelming majority civilians, were killed in twin attacks claimed by the Taliban in Kabul. On 20 January, five Taliban suicide bombers attacked the Intercontinental Hotel, killing at least 22 people, mostly foreigners, after breaching the security of the heavily guarded building. Almost half the dead were employees of Afghan airline carrier, Kam Air. Families and friends of civilians trapped in the fourteen-hour siege spent the night in the sub-zero temperature outside the hotel waiting for news of their loved ones.
A week later the Taliban launched a deadlier attack, killing over 100 people, again mostly civilians.… Seguir leyendo »


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Buffalo Knights Teepee
Teepee Camping is the in thing!
Our teepee is one of a kind.
She was Ollie’s dream that became a reality and is like no other.
Our cooled and heated teepee contains a queen size bed and futon sleeping 4 comfortably. Her small kitchen area contains a funky red retro refrigerator and microwave and has fresh running well water. A unique window reveals a slice of the starry sky for nighttime viewing while lying in bed. The outdoor toilet is conveniently located 30 ft. from the front door and is reserved for the private use of our teepee guests. The outdoor shower is a guest favorite and is available to all.. Relax in nature with the luxuries of home.
Welcome to Olliewoods Oasis!
Here comes the sun…. little darlin’
…It feels like years since it’s been here. (-The Beatles)
Often, we find ourselves indoors, working, staring at screens, living day in and day out. Our spirits know we need more. We need good old fashioned Vitamin D, time outdoors, getting some face time with people who feel like sunshine!
In this masked world we find ourselves in, we provide a breath of fresh air in a social distance friendly setting! We are the perfect cozy hub to all things fun! Our unique setup provides the perfect space for a private peaceful getaway or the opportunity to gather and glamp with friends.
When I found this place, I found myself…
And my soul just knew.
Whether you are looking for a calm and relaxing escape where you can find a little inner peace or a cheerful and playful adventure where you can make memories, our little oasis offers it all! We believe our community to be one of America’s sweetest treasures where old farm roads, bike trails, and bird blinds await you! The back of our property and your view from each sight is a serene 175-acre nature park that will add a touch of inner peace and joy that can only come from God’s creation! While you could spend all your stay soaking up the time away from it all, we are just a jot away from where all the best action is. Restaurants and shops and local hometown Texas flavor are a short bike or car ride away.
Perfectly situated between San Antonio and New Braunfels you are an easy drive to the Riverwalk (20 miles), Natural Bridge Caverns (15), Schlitterbahn (20), tubing (20), Fiesta Texas (22), SeaWorld (31), Gruene (25) and Canyon Lake (30) depending on which way you want to head. Tons of shopping close by at the Forum and IKEA (4) and San Marcos Premium Outlet Malls (30).
There are certain, kindred friends…
That make the world a better place to live in.
All our reserved guests are provided access to facilities and common amenities within the hours noted and as available or shared with other guests. We love that our guests are often attracted to visiting our beautiful town to get closer to their local loved ones! With that in mind, we welcome visitors but ask that we be notified in advance of anyone arriving on the property to play and that a $10 per day/per person visitor fee be paid. Any planned parties in the pavilion will gladly be discussed as we do rent that space, extra services, and event rentals to help ease your planning needs. Affordable rates and packages are available. See PARTAY for more information and to schedule an event consultation.
Pets- We love all four-legged family members and have two dogs ourselves. Mocha and Ella live here full-time at Olliewoods Oasis and many of our guests have gushed about what great companions they are during their stay. While our property may seem an opportune place to bring a pet, for all guests’ safety and the well-being of all we must hold firm to a strict no pets policy.

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MINI John Cooper Works Chili Pack
Our favourite hot hatch serves up plenty of driving thrills.
The VW Golf GTI has more than 30 years of heritage, but the John Cooper Works can trace its roots back even further. It takes its cues from
hot Minis of the Sixties – yet while it pays homage to these British classics, the JCW is a superb modern hot hatch in its own right.
Our current class favourite looks the part, too. A unique grille, bonnet bulge, 17-inch wheels and JCW decals give it a sporty edge, without ruining its unique MINI styling. The compact dimensions mean it’s smaller than its rivals in this test, and can’t match them for passenger or luggage space. But for those who don’t need the practicality of the Golf or Civic, the MINI’s interior is hard to fault.
The superb blend of retro-inspired design and quality materials gives you a cabin that’s a great place in which to pass the miles. While the standard seats aren’t particularly sporty, and lack the support of the GTI’s chairs, they are comfortable and the driving position is excellent. The MINI isn’t short on performance, either. Despite having the smallest-capacity engine in our line-up, the turbocharged 1.6-litre delivers 208bhp – more than the GTI. Its torque output of 280Nm also matches the Golf. But the two engines are very different in character: the JCW delivers
its power more suddenly, giving the little Brit a feisty personality.
It outperformed the Golf in our track tests, and was more than a second faster than the Civic in all of our in-gear assessments. This punchy nature means the clever front differential has to work very hard to keep things in check and maintain traction. And while we’ve been impressed with it before, our long-term model doesn’t feel quite as accomplished as the other examples we’ve driven.
Tested back-to-back with the Golf, the MINI pulls from side-to-side and follows cambers in the road more than the GTI when you apply the power on poor surfaces. The ride is harder and less comfortable, too, although this firm edge doesn’t prevent it being more refined than the Honda. The MINI is impressively alert at almost any speed and the steering is sharp, well balanced and responsive. Body control is superb and a snappy gearchange and strong brakes wrap up an excellent dynamic package. Plus, as with the Golf, all the controls are wonderfully weighted and provide plenty of feel.
Ultimately, the MINI is more agile, but dynamically it’s raucous. The Golf has greater poise and polish to its chassis, and a more composed ride. But the British modelhas lower emissions and, during its time with us, was the most economical choice. The optional Chili pack provides standard equipment to match the GTI, too, although the MINI is expensive compared to the generously specified Civic.
Entertaining, solidly built, fast and fun, the JCW is a fantastic hot hatch. The question is whether it’s a good enough all-rounder to hold on to its crown?
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WHY: The fastest MINI in the line-up is the best performance model the firm has built. It has already seen off the Focus RS.
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- 1IntroductionIs the latest Golf GTI a worthy contender for the best hot hatch crown? We pit it against MINI and Honda rivals to find out.
- 21st Volkswagen Golf GTIIt’s evolution not revolution for latest hot hatch. Does it still deliver winning blend of pace and driver appeal?
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- 43rd Honda Civic Type R GTExtreme in looks and pace, three-door remains a strong choice.
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Yesterday offered withdraw to Bitcoin. It’s “In Transit” almost 17 hours
- What happened? Is it only my problem?
- What course of USD to BTC will be used, when BTC will be paid at last? Course of yesteresday, when it became “In Transit” or some new course? For Bitcoin it is very important question

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Is This the Future of Architecture in Antarctica?
If you visit Antarctica right now, you won’t find too many buildings. Sure, there are plenty of research stations (the largest, McMurdo, has some 85 structures) and even a few historic century-old shelters built by some of the continent’s earliest explorers. But will the frozen landscape always remain relatively untouched? Hani Rashid, head of his eponymous studio at the IoA University of Applied Arts Vienna, doesn’t think so. For the 15th Venice Biennale of Architecture, he and his team have devised an exhibition for the Antarctic Pavilion titled “Antarctica: Re-Cyclical,” which investigates the possibilities of Antarctic buildings a century into the future. Tackling ecological issues the world currently faces—for instance, mass consumption of precious resources—Rashid and his team have imagined the types of structures that might need to be built on the remote continent, presenting them as holographic images at the pavilion. The project is just one piece in a bigger Antarctic puzzle: Rashid is one of the participants invited to take part in the first Antarctic Biennale, an expedition led by Russian artist Alexander Ponomarev that seeks to “pursue an expanded Antarctic imaginary” through dialogue between artists, thinkers, and scientists on the continent. Here, we take a look at some of Studio Hani Rashid’s proposals for what the future of Antarctica might hold. Through July 31; antarcticpavilion.com

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State television in Iran communicated that the Iranian Foreign Ministry is highly perturbed over the revelation that Google Maps has dropped the name “Persian Gulf” for the waters between Iran and Arab states. Apparently, Iran says that it is illegal and does not make sense against historical documents. They are threatening to sue Google for the exclusion.
The name of the gulf has long been debated bitterly between Arabian nations. Iran insists that it is the Persian Gulf, while others call it the Arabian Gulf. It appears that Google took the high road and just left the waters nameless in an effort to make everyone happy. Only, it didn’t work out. Iran is pissed. This is not the first time Iran got up in arms about this. Back in 2010, Iran said it would not allow airlines that didn’t recognize the gulf as the Persian Gulf to use the waterway.
For whatever reason, the issue is a sore subject for even everyday Iranian citizens. There are several websites and social media pages dedicated to keeping the waterway called the Persian Gulf. The only real proof that is ever offered up is the same “historical document” excuse released by the Foreign Ministry.
Thus far, Google has made no official statement about the reasons behind dropping the Persian Gulf title from the waterway.

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Candida infections in brain may impair memoryMarch 7, 2019
Yifan Wu et al reported that the common yeast Candida albicans could cross the blood-brain barrier to trigger inflammatory response leading to the formation of granulomatous structures and mild memory impairment. The study reveals a resemblance between the granuloma-type structures with plaques found in Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers injected a dose of 25,000 C. albican cells into a mouse model. The yeasts showed to cross the blood-brain barrier triggering the microglia. They also produced a number of molecules that mediated inflammatory response. This led to capture of yeasts within a granule-type structure in the brain called fungus-induced glial granuloma (FIGG). Resultant accumulation of amyloid precursor protein within the periphery of the granuloma revealed the possibility for fungal involvement in the development of neurodegenerative diseases. The mice cleared the infection in 10 days leaving active microglia and FIGG for about 21 days. They also displayed mild memory impairment that resolved with fungal clearance. The research supports a need for future studies on long-term neurological consequences of sustained C. albican infection.
Source: Nature Communications, Volume 10, Article number: 58 (2019) Published: 04 January 2019 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-07991-4

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Aggregates of cobalt doped TiO2 nanoparticles have been prepared through a sol gel method and annealed at 450°C and 550°C. The resulting aggregates were characterized with X-ray diffraction, Field emission scanning electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray analysis and Raman spectroscopy. Later the photocatalytic (PC) activity of the prepared samples was evaluated following the degradation of a solution of methylene blue containing the aggregated nanoparticles under UV (375-385nm) and green (525-535nm) light with a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. Experimental results show that varying the annealing temperature influenced the anatase/rutile ratio in the samples, however in all cases nanostructured particles aggregated to form micro-grains were observed. Furthermore the PC activity of the sample containing a majority of anatase was more active than the one containing both rutile and anatase, having a PC activity comparable to the commercial product and therefore suitable for use in PC coatings.
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Registered charity The Dot Collective who provide professional theatre and creative activities for those living with dementia are looking for three playwrights to join their project A Map to You
A Map to You is a storytelling project that will connect families living with dementia to professional playwrights. A series of sensory, reminiscent storytelling activities and workshops will be facilitated to create memory based, new short plays. The short plays will be produced for performance and film, with public performances and online screenings, for a diverse audience.
Playwrights will be connected with a family dealing with dementia who they’ll communicate with, developing their memories into a short play.
The majority of the work will be from home with occasional social, face-to-face visits with dementia participants (where possible).
They are looking for experienced, professional playwrights who are passionate about creating theatre for and with those with dementia, and are comfortable working in such an environment.
June/July – building connections and story development
August/September – Script development
Fee (paid to playwright):
Friday 21st May

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LONDON (AP) -- British police say they have arrested eight people in connection with alleged bribes paid by the country's media to police and other public officials.
Police said Saturday that the eight were detained following information provided to detectives by the management standards committee of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp.
Among those arrested are a serving police officer, a female employee at the Ministry of Defense and a 36-year-old member of the armed forces.
The investigation relates to alleged corrupt payments made to police officers and other officials by journalists.
It is part of a series of police investigations sparked by Britain's tabloid phone hacking scandal.
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Thomas Frank, Author and Historian, Will Join Salontags: Salon, Thomas Frank
Salon Media Group said Tuesday that it was hiring Thomas Frank, the historian and author best known for his book “What’s the Matter With Kansas,” to write feature articles every Sunday as well as weigh in on current events as warranted.
“I see him fulfilling a role similar to Frank Rich at New York Magazine,” said David Daley, Salon’s executive editor.
Mr. Frank will give up his “Easy Chair” column at Harper’s Magazine, which he has written since 2010, but may occasionally write for the magazine in the future.
Salon portrayed the hiring as the latest in the movement of big media personalities from legacy media organizations to digital properties. Among those who have moved online recently are Katie Couric, who left CBS for Yahoo; Ezra Klein, who is leaving The Washington Post for Vox Media; and Bill Keller, the New York Times columnist and former executive editor, who just announced that he was departing to run a nonprofit website on the criminal justice system....
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Cutwork embroidery is an enchanting and eye-pleasing form of needlework where portions of the background fabric, as the name suggests, are cut out and discarded, while the edges are worked over in variety of stitches - satin and buttonhole stitches being the ones used the most.
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Fen business owners set up podcast ‘to support people’ amid coronavirus outbreak
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Two Fenland business owners have set up a free online podcast in a bid to entertain and support people through the coronavirus pandemic.
David Johnson from Chatteris and Amanda Carlin from Wimblington have come together to form the ‘Fenland Chat Hour’ show both available in video and audio.
The pair discuss news in and around the region and want to branch out, interviewing interesting individuals doing amazing things during the lockdown.
Mr Johnson said: “We are now suffering a quiet period and decided to put our spare time to good use by setting up a podcast that airs two times a week.
“It offers support and an alternative to TV and radio, by examining the latest updates from government and local authorities, mixed with a light-hearted take on surviving the pandemic.
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“The idea came about after a discussion about how Fenland is already rurally isolated and suffers a lack of support and is often overlooked by mainstream media.”
Those wanting to take part in the interview section of the show should get in touch with Mr Johnson by emailing: email@example.com
Shows air on Monday’s and Thursdays and can be listened to or watched via Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Apple Podcast and Stitcher Podcast. Just search ‘Fenland Chat Hour’.
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- 9 Man attempts to smuggle MDMA tablets disguised as Mars Bar into jail
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The March Nonfiction Book Group will be meeting via Zoom
Monday, March 27th • 6:30 PM ET / 11:30 PM GMT via Zoom
Session open to all, no registration required.
New updated edition of the seminal work by Catherine Dunne, which charted the multifarious lives of the London Irish, in all their variety and colour, now with a brand new foreword by Diarmaid Ferriter.
Before the 'Ryanair Generation', leaving home was for good. Half a million Irish men and women left these shores in the nineteen-fifties, forced by decades of economic stagnation to make their lives elsewhere. For many of these emigrants, mostly young and unskilled, Britain was their only hope of survival. Abandoned by the Irish state, this forgotten generation went in search of employment and security, the dignity of a future that was denied them at home. For many of these youthful emigrants, exile held the promise of adventure and excitement, freedom from the oppressions of De Valera's Ireland. Yet no two emigrant experiences were the same. In a series of compelling interviews, 'honest, angry, and funny', these vibrant voices reflect the diversity of lives lived away from the homeland, an unconsidered people's struggle to plant new lives in an alien soil.
"An illuminating book, and an important one."
— Roddy Doyle
About the Author
Catherine Dunne is the author of nine previous novels and one work of non-fiction, An Unconsidered People. Her work has been translated into several languages and she was recently long-listed for the inaugural Laureate for Irish fiction. Catherine's tenth novel The Years That Followed was published in March 2016.
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Introduction: How to Make a Hip/Thigh Bag Out of a Thrift Store Purse
Want a cool costume part but don't want to pay big bucks for it? Or perhaps you don't mind spending money but you want it more personal? Look no further! Make a bag that goes on your thigh and hip for easy storage and transport in just a few hours with just a few bucks!
Step 1: Things You Need
- Thrift store purse (I got mine for under 6 dollars, it had a strap with it)
- Nylon strap (you can also use old belts if you have the proper tools to make holes in the leather (soldering gun, something like that))
- Sewing needle
- 2 adjustable clips
- Tape (optional)
If you want to make your bag seem more worn, you need these things as well!
- Sand paper
- Low-grade sand block
- Black spray paint
- Recycled cardboard/newspaper/paper
- Aluminum foil
- An open area (outside)
Total time: ~a week (depending on what type of fabric; it will not take long to dismantle and sew the pieces, took me about an hour and a half, but spray painting can take a few days before it dries completely)
Step 2: Dismantling Your Bag and Sizing It to Your Waist
1. If you have a strap attached to your bag, this is the time to cut away one of the straps connected to the bag (luckily, mine was already torn, so the job was basically done already!) If you bag doesn't have a strap, you can use a belt/another strap and just move on to the second step after attaching one end of your strap to the side of the bag)
2. Once the strap it cut, leaving one of the straps connected to the bag, remove all of the accessories until the strap is empty. Stretch it out flat.
3. Place the bag against your hip where you want it to be and wrap the strap around your waist, holding it where it connects back to the bag. The second image shows where the strap went around my waist (marked by the pen) and then where I will cut it (marked by the scissors). If you are using the adjustable clips, you need some extra room to attach them on. (plus my cat is there to help, the cat is optional, but if you need some assistance, they are great at helping ;) )
4. Cut the strap where you feel comfortable. I cut it a few inches away from my waist length to make sure it was big enough, and to have the ability to adjust it to be larger/smaller if needed. DO NOT attach the clips just yet, instead, after you cut the strap, sew it onto the other side of the purse, as pictured in image four. By now, it should look like a regular, normal purse with a simple strap. (Before you sew, make sure that your strap is straight! You don't want it to be bent, it would be uncomfortable and look messy!)
Step 3: Attaching the Clips
1. Now that your bag is sewed on and nice... it's time to cut it up again! Figure out a good place to attach your clip. You may like it to be in different places, so just slip on the bag over your waist and try and visualize a good spot. Once you've done that, the strap with one cut, making sure to leave at least a few inches on both sides.
2. Use the lighter to burn the edges you've just cut. Of course, this is optional, but if you have straps like mine, they will fray and possibly come undone. By burning the ends carefully with a lighter, the plastic from the straps hardens over the edge and prevents fraying.
3. Attach the clips, making sure the straps are straight and flat, loop them in the designated places and sew. Do the same thing with both sides, but make sure to attach the adjustable portion of the clip carefully, you may want to try it out before sewing the end so it won't come undone (DO NOT sew the strap directly to the adjustable clip! As seen in the photos, sew a small bit to the end after it has gone through the clip. If you sew it to the clip directly, it will not be adjustable!).
4. Put it around your waist and adjust it a few times, just play around with it and make sure it's comfortable!
Step 4: Making the Thigh Strap
1. Take the excess strap you cut off from the bag and wrap it around your thigh (if you don't have enough, you can get some more or make some from another material... luckily, mine was just big enough to fit!)
2. Attach the second pair of adjustable clips to this strap the same way you did with the one around your waist, then put it on and make sure it fits! Make sure it isn't to tight, it may not feel bad right now, but if you wear it for extended periods of time, it will cut off blood circulation and cause more pain than is necessary!
Step 5: Attaching the Thigh Strap to the Bag
1. Put the bag around your waist and clip it on. Clip on the thigh strap and position them how you like. Make sure the clips are in areas that are comfortable for you, and make sure the bag is lined up comfortably.
2. Hold the thigh strap in place and carefully take it off. You can use tape to help keep the back of the bag and strap in place, it's much easier than using pins in this situation.
3. Sew the strap onto the bag! If you bag has pockets like mine, make sure to sew as close to the back as possible, so you'll probably have to put your hand in the bag and sew it like that (you don't want to accidentally sew one of the pockets closed!). The last two pictures are how I sewed it- of course you can sew it however you feel comfortable, but I did mine in a sort of square-zig zag pattern and it works pretty well. Also be cautious about the material you are using. I had a nylon strap with a faux leather bag so the needle went in fairly smoothly. If you use real leather/belts it will be much more difficult! Remember to use a thimble to help you if you need it.
Step 6: Clip It on and Feel It Out!
Clip on your bag and make sure it feels good! Walk around and do some poses, make sure it's comfortable. If not, you can easily undo the stitches and try again. Remember not to get angry or upset- mistakes happen! And it's okay, if need to, you can set it down and come back after a while to work more on it. It doesn't have to be perfect, either! Love what you created, even if it doesn't look like the ones on Google!
If you're done, you may stop here! If you'd like to paint it to look worn (for steampunk/apocalypse/fun) follow the next steps.
Step 7: Painting Your Bag
Ah, the fun part: Customizing!
1. Lay out your cardboard/newspaper/paper somewhere outside and put your bag on it. Wrap up the ends of the strap you just attached (unless you want to paint those as well) with aluminum foil and tape down whatever you want to remain the same colour. My bag was dark brown to begin with, so painting it black made only a bit of difference. Depending on what colour your bag is, you can choose whichever spray paint to use. If you have a black bag, using brown paint may work.
2. Once your bag is wrapped, sand over it with the sandpaper. I used grain P120 just because that's what I had, but any grain will work well. You don't have to sand the entire bag either, I just sanded over it quickly.
3. Pull all of your tools away and spray on just one coat. Before you spray, you may want to use one of the pieces of cardboard/paper to test out how to spray it. Shake the spray can for about a minute, then hold it at different lengths. You want it to be close enough to get paint, but not too close to where the paint is drippy and runny. Once you've found your ideal length (mine was about a foot and a half) you are ready to spray your bag! Do it lightly and make sure to get all sides- but not the inside.
4. Let it dry for about 15-30 minutes depending on your paint, then flip it over and repeat the step on the back.
Step 8: Finishing Touches
1. Once your bag has been painted (with just one coat on both sides- if you'd like, you can do more, but I think it looks more worn/used with just one) and completely 100% dried (Warning! This may take a few days. Mine had a type of plastic over it, so when I painted it it was still sticky hours after. Using a hair dryer can speed up the process a little, but I had mine on for a good 20 minutes and it seemed to have done nothing. Now, a few days later, it is drying well, the stickiness is fading, just hang it up somewhere where it can dry for an extended period of time. Though it is still technically "wet" the paint should not come off, it never came off when I touched it, it was just sticky), lightly sand over it with the low-grain sanding block. If you don't have one of those, sandpaper will work as well.
2. Add on any other things you want. If you're making a steampunk bag, get some fake gears and glue them on! If it's more of an apocalypse bag, tear it a bit, make it look messy! You can add fake blood, buttons, more pouches, even patches to make your bag your own. Then wear it around as a costume or just for fun!
Feel free to leave a picture of the bag you made in the comments, I would love to see it!
(also I plan on attaching more belts/accessories once I have them. When I get them, I will add onto this tutorial!)
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this reminds me of "How i met you mother"... el ganso cooooon la riñonera! XD
your version of the fanny pack is way classier! :)
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Haha, thank you! >w<


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832 Miles of New Bikeways Coming to L.A. County, Thanks to Updated Bicycle Master Plan
The Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan has been updated and approved today, and includes plans for 832 miles of new bikeways, as well as over $330 million in funding to be spent over 20 years on improving access to and the safety of bicycle transit in L.A.
The Master Plan, in development since 2009, was released to the public in October 2011.
According to a release issued by Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe today, those funds will be used to improve "the interconnectedness of bike corridors and develop support facilities that encourage cycling, through additional bike lanes, signage, traffic calming measures and safety and educational programs."
There was some concern about that funding, though, and Supervisor Michael Antonovich not only raised fears about sourcing funds, but also abstained from voting. "Monies will come from various Department of Public Works funds, including local return funds raised through Proposition C and Measure R," explains City News Service.
The plan passed by a 4-0 vote.
More thoughts from Knabe:
“The updated Plan combines the vision of local communities and the County for the development of opportunities to increase cycling as a viable transit option for residents. While Los Angeles is known as a car culture, voters have told us time and again that they want options - be it public transit or bicycles - as a way to alleviate traffic congestion, improve air quality and enhance the health and quality-of-life in our communities.”
Through the Bicycle Master Plan, Los Angeles County will invest over $330 million over 20 years to increase the interconnectedness of bike corridors and develop support facilities that encourage cycling, through additional bike lanes, signage, traffic calming measures and safety and educational programs.


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‘Ode to Joy’ and Europe’s anthem
A chara, – Lara Marlowe is correct in stating that “France poses the greatest threat to the European project, if the extreme right-wing Front Nationale candidate Marine Le Pen becomes President of France on May 7th” (“Fate of European project may hang on outcome of French election”, March 24th).
However, she is incorrect in ascribing the EU anthem Ode to Joy to Bach. A Le Pen presidency would, indeed, be difficult for Brussels to Handel but Ode to Joy is not on Bach’s Liszt of compositions; it was penned by Beethoven. – Is mise,
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- John Legend had $30,000 stolen at JFK airport - TMZ
- Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski just welcomed their first child - Gossip Cop
- Vanessa Hudgens is spilling on High School Musical 4- Just Jared Jr
- Kendall and Kylie Jenner are both dealing with home intruders - Wetpaint
- Mariah Carey has joined in on the Nicki Minja and Remy Ma feud- Lainey Gossip
- Adam Sandler just sealed a four movie deal with Netflix - The Hollywood Reporter
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"For all of those out there dealing with a Scandal Over hangover, I would suggest maybe having another sip of wine, watching the show one more time, and just remember that all good things...It's a good thing. It's a good thing."
We may have reached the end of the road, Gladiators, but for those of you still mourning the conclusion of Scandal, E! News has your back. Knowing that we'd all be just completely bereft with grief over having to finally say goodbye to Olivia Pope and Associates for good, we had Shonda Rhimes and the stars of the long-running ABC series share some words of wisdom and comfort—including the ones from Joe Morton, aka Papa Pope, up above—to get us all through these dark times.
"The only message I want to send to the fans is thank you. Thank you for watching the show, thank you for being with us this amount of time, thank you for cursing my name, even," Rhimes said. "Every single time you've watched, it's meant something to us."
The stars of the show were filled with as much gratitude as Rhimes was, with Kerry Washington echoing her former boss' sentiment. "Thank you for watching. Thank you for being us. We're so grateful for this Scandal-ous ride," she said. "So to all you Gladiators out there, we love you and we appreciate you. And we will never forget you."
Others, like Bellamy Young,offered a way to keep the Scandal train rolling even if the show is no more. "Good morning, you guys. It's still last night right now when I'm talking to you, so my heart is breaking, but let's all meet online and get through this day together because last night was a lot," she suggested. "But I'm so grateful for these seven seasons together and everything that we've shared. And I love you, so much."
To hear from the rest of the cast, including Tony Goldwyn, Scott Foley, Katie Lowes and more, be sure to check out the video above!


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The freestyle park at Fun-Jet can be found at 1,600 meters above sea level. In the park, snowboarders and skiers meet to jump over the two giant foosballers, test out the smaller jumps and glide over the rails, the wall and the box. The park is groomed and shaped daily, making it not only the largest but also the best freestyle park in Upper Austria. A great alternative for skiing and snowboarding offer 3 signposted snowshoe trails, these help to explore the snowy places in Winterwonderland Kasberg.
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The Magician’s Lie
by Greer Macallister
- Genres: fiction, mystery, fantasy, historical, magic, adult, romance
- Author: Greer Macallister
- ISBN: 9781402298684 (1402298684)
- Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
- Places: Waterloo, Iowa
- Format: hardcover, 320 pages
- Release date: January 13, 2015
- Language: english
About The Book
Water for Elephants meets The Night Circus in The Magician’s Lie, a debut novel in which the country’s most notorious female illusionist stands accused of her husband’s murder — and she has only one night to convince a small-town policeman of her innocence.
The Amazing Arden is the most famous female illusionist of her day, renowned for her notorious trick of sawing a man in half on stage. One night in Waterloo, Iowa, with young policeman Virgil Holt watching from the audience, she swaps her trademark saw for a fire ax. Is it a new version of the illusion, or an all-too-real murder? When Arden’s husband is found lifeless beneath the stage later that night, the answer seems clear.
But when Virgil happens upon the fleeing magician and takes her into custody, she has a very different story to tell. Even handcuffed and alone, Arden is far from powerless — and what she reveals is as unbelievable as it is spellbinding. Over the course of one eerie night, Virgil must decide whether to turn Arden in or set her free… and it will take all he has to see through the smoke and mirrors.
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The California Senate Public Safety Committee approved Assemblymember Tom Ammiano’s TRUST Act, (AB 1081) today in a 5-2 vote, in face of rising concerns about a troubled federal fingerprinting and deportation program known as Secure Communities (S-Comm). The TRUST Act would reform California’s participation in S-Comm, which has increasingly come under fire for undermining public safety and operating without transparency or local oversight. Ammiano’s AB 1081 assures that local governments have the ability to opt out of the program and it sets basic standards for jurisdictions that choose to participate. The bill now heads to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration.
San Francisco Police Commissioner Angela Chan, a staff attorney with the Asian Law Caucus, says that immigrants rights activists are calling on California Gov. Jerry Brown and Attorney General Kamala Harris to suspend S-Comm entirely, for now. These calls come in the wake of New York decision to suspend the troubled program, Illinois’s decision to terminate the program, Massachusetts’ decision to refuse to sign the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed S-Comm agreement, and the Inspector General’s announcement that it plans to investigate S-Comm allegations this summer.
“But if S-Comm eventually becomes unsuspended, that’s where the TRUST Act would come into place,” Chan said.
At today’s hearing in Sacramento, retired Sacramento Police Chief Arturo Venegas testified in support of the TRUST Act, calling S-Comm a “Trojan horse,” thanks to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE’s) alleged misrepresentation of S-Comm to law enforcement. And community leader Renee Saucedo read the testimony of Norma, a domestic violence victim whose calls for help landed her in deportation proceedings thanks to S-Comm.
Tuesday’s vote comes on the heels of a growing firestorm of congressional criticism of the program, which reportedly has an annual budget of $200 million. And the latest statistics from ICE show that of all the states, California has deported the most immigrants under S-Comm. As of April 2011, California had deported 41, 833 individuals since it began phasing in its participation in S-Comm in May 2009. These figures include 12,133 folks (30 percent of deportees) who did not have a criminal record. And if you add those with low-level offenses to the non-criminal category, the percentage grows to 70 percent. Texas was in second place after California, with 27,000 S-Comm deportations.

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Short Cuts: DESENSITISED / INDYA / AUSTIN GOLD / WOODFISH
DESENSITISED – ‘Emily’ (Single)
It would be impossible not to love this bright, spiky bit of punk-pop from the Nottingham trio. The girls have produced a song that would fit perfectly into the soundtrack of an American High School based film and is equally suited to blasting out on Summer days or bouncing around to at a joyously manic gig. There’s a delightful throwback quality to ‘Emily’ and with it clocking well under three minutes it rocks along, never outstays its welcome and brings sunshine into your ears.
INDYA – ‘Gimme Ya Luv’ (Single)
Natalie Indya West proves once again that she certainly does things her way with this, the latest release from her titular band INDYA. The track is a real melting pot of different influences and whilst they really shouldn’t work together, they really do, providing her own unique style. The mix of R&B, rock and moments of industrial flicks comes together into something dark, twisted and worth taking a listen to.
AUSTIN GOLD – ‘Caught On You’ (Single)
For those who love huge and epic American style rock this gem is a must. With a sound as big as the Cambridgeshire skies the band know so well, they have come out with a track that brings together the best of bands like Blackberry Smoke and Black Stone Cherry. Filled with the grandeur of organs, Southern fried guitars and heroic vocals, it’s no wonder that AUSTIN GOLD went down so well at the recent Ramblin’ Man Fair and this track perfectly illustrates why superstardom beckons.
WOODFISH – ‘Woodfish’ (EP)
Sometimes you just need to dance and the rocket fueled funk rock of WOODFISH will provide your perfect excuse. The five tracks on the EP have such a huge appeal and aren’t just a one note recording that will be forgotten in a haze of a few bottles of Red Stripe. ‘Damn Thing’ is the child of Living Colour and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers being tutored by James Brown and George Clinton on mescaline whilst Carlos Santana breaks out a guitar solo.
‘Scrap’ is the track that Prince never got to make and ‘Stained’ is a commercial cracker that benefits from a chorus that the Barenaked Ladies used to be so good at and a real spirit of The Police and Eric Clapton. ‘Wasteland’ is country meets ska meets new wave vibe and final track ‘Breaking Free’ has a great 90’s indie feel and is much more of a story telling song than the mania before.
There’s so much to enjoy with this release that you’ll be reaching for the repeat button and popping the top off another cold beer to appreciate it all again the moment it finishes.


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A wake up call has been made by Muahmmad Asif for PCB to look after domestic performances.
Pakistan Cricket Board PCB has made many blunders by avoiding top class performances of many players who are going through best phase of their career by putting bundle of performances in domestic circuit.
Muhammad Asif who was magician for the out swingers and dippers on the cricket, many legends admired him the way he bowled in the past and in the Quad-e-Azam there is nothing any difference in his class, there were many legends who admired him, named Ab De Villiers, Kevin Petierson, Alastair Cook and Shahid Afridi who is so attached to him in nets during the playing days.
Muhammad Asif is playing in domestic nowadays, recently he got fifer in his spell against Rawalpindi while representing WAPDA in Quad-e-Azam trophy, where his spell was 7/71.
He has been performing in the every department of the match, look so furious and lethal just like before, his in-swingers are more effective than anything else.
He also tweeted by being disappointed that if playing in domestic does not give me a reward then better to go away, but selectors are not keen to look after his performances in domestic.
There are few more players who are not getting any call from the selectors even being the top performers in the domestic, Fawad Alam is one of them whose average is better than any Pakistani player after making 10000 runs in domestic.
Some players also came to support them but PCB ignored them as well, once Shahid Afridi said if you can not select a player based on his performance in domestic then better to leave domestic, what does it mean that whoever is performing in domestic heavily should be called in the team as fast as possible, the format has been made for that purpose too.

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This Christmas humor book cover features a woman wearing a red and white dress and a Santa Claus hat. She has a white box wrapped in red ribbon balanced on top of her head. She’s looking up at the gift.
Each of these women’s fiction book covers features an African-American woman dressed in shorts and a blouse. Each cover has a different colored background. There’s a sketch of a city scene in the background of each cover.

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It is clear to see that people are using the Internet more and more as each day goes by. It is rare to see people without a smartphone in their hand, as it is an accessory that has gone from being a luxury to feeling essential in today’s world. More tasks can be done online, from buying a new pair of shoes to paying your utility bills, so it is obvious that Internet usage is on the rise.
You can access many online services from wherever you are, whether that is on the train going to work or sitting on a beach. WiFi has become an expectation at hotels, cafés and bars and this is because people want to be able to access the Internet around the clock.
The stats shown in the infographic have given us some useful insight into just how far the Internet has come in terms of usage. For example, Google now records over 3.5 billion searches per day and we are seeing functions like voice search surge in popularity. There are now over a billion voice searches per month, with this figure expected to increase significantly over the next 12 months.
Social media has become so popular that many people now wake up and the first thing that they do is check their social media accounts. Facebook alone has 2.2 billion monthly active users and there are now more than 3.1 billion social media users, an increase of 13% since 2017. YouTube is another platform that has seen huge increases in usage, with more than 1.5 billion users now using the site to view or upload videos. This increase in Internet usage is showing no signs of slowing down, and the stats for 2019 will no doubt reflect this.


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Senior media executive Murdoch MacLennan is the new chairman of the Scottish Professional Football League, replacing the outgoing Ralph Topping.
The Scottish Professional Football League has confirmed the format and seedings for next season's Betfred League Cup competition.
The SPFL has confirmed the date for the commencement of league competitions at the start of the 2016/17 Scottish football season.
Summer football is on its way to Scotland thanks to a major revamp of the Scottish League Cup.
Lichties boss Todd Lumsden desperately wants his team to maintain the standards his team set at Central Park in this William Hill Scottish Cup third round tie.
Cowdenbeath manager Colin Nish is looking forward for the home version of his side turning up today against Arbroath after two defeats on the trot from his away one.
Dunfermline will travel south to face Ayr United in the tie of the William Hill Scottish Cup third round.
East Fife boss Gary Naysmith hailed the impact of debutant Kieran MacDonald as the former Hamilton man helped the Bayview side to a 1-0 Fife Cup win over Cowdenbeath.
Derek Young broke two ducks at Hampden on Saturday as Forfar progressed to the second round of the Scottish League Cup with a comfortable win.
Dunfermline manager Allan Johnston was delighted with the quality of his side’s performance in sweeping Arbroath aside at Gayfield on Saturday.


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The forest of Haguenau in the Bas-Rhin extends north of Strasbourg over 13,400 hectares (33,100 acres). This magnificent expanse of forest is famous for the quality of its oak, but also for its Scots pine.
The second largest forest in France, Fontainebleau, covers 20,000 hectares (49,400 acres) south of Paris. In this hunting preserve of the kings of France Bourbons succeeded Capetians and Valois, before Napoleon bid it a fond farewell.
Former ducal forests of Bois Dieu, Bois Devant, Sury, Barnon, Montas and Lacs de Ligny once depended on the Châtellenie of Montenoison, belonging to the Count then to the Dukes of Nevers for centuries. Those forests are now private forests.


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If Derrick Rose doesn't experience any pain in warmups, he will start today against the Hawks at the United Center. Rose participated in practice Sunday, took contact and was cleared by the training staff to play today, but Tom Thibodeau still gave Rose a game time classification.
Backup point guard C.J. Watson hit in the head late in the third quarter of Saturday's home loss to the Nets and did not return. Thibodeau said Watson was being held out for precautionary reasons.
If Rose is unable to go, veteran Mike James will get the start.
"He [Rose] went through practice yesterday, didn't have any problems," Thibodeau said. "He'll warm up and we'll see how he feels after that."


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G-Drive Racing is the latest ELMS squad to reveal their 2020 livery, the #26 Aurus 01, run once again this season by TDS Racing in a more strident shade of orange and with a contrasting black.
The effort will again be anchored by Roman Rusinov who will be joined for the full season by Silver-ranked (but awesomely fast) Mikkel Jensen.
There’s a change though for the third name on the cockpit door for most (at least) of the ELMS as Nyck de Vries adds G-Drive Racing duties to his regular full-season WEC LMP2 efforts at TDS’s other customer team Racing Team Nederland.
de Vries will cede the seat to Jean-Eric Vergne for Le Mans as the Dutchman returns to the Jumbo-backed ORECA for the 24 Hours.
And there is likely to be a further change necessary for Spa’s ELMS round where there is a likely fixture clash with Formula E for both de Vries and Vergne!
DSC believes that G-Drive will not be entering the WEC race at Spa as part of their Le Mans preparation this year.
Panis Racing’s 2020 Colours
Panis Racing has revealed the Livery for their ORECA 07 Gibson for the 2020 ELMS too.
The #31 will see the ever-rapid Will Stevens and Julien Canal joined by ex-Duqueine Engineering driver Nico Jamin.
Revealed some time ago but not yet featured on these pages here’s the colour scheme for the full season Ultimate ORECA 07 for Jean Baptiste and Matthieu Lahaye and Francois Heriau.
2020 marks the first season for the squad in the top class after some encouraging form (including race wins) in LMP3 and an effort in the 2018/19 Asian Le Mans Series with Panis Barthez Racing in a Ligier JS P2 Judd in the LMP2 Am class.
There is though doubt as to whether the team will make the season, and according to our friends at Endurance Info, will definitely miss Le Castellet as a result of the economic impact of COVID-19 and that the Lahaye brothers are unlikely to drive, aside from perhaps the final race of the season!
Iron Lynx Colours
Iron Lynx have been showing off the colours of at least one of its planned Ferrari 488 GTE entries.


Staff Report on Accredited Investor Definition Issued
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) is seeking public comments on its staff report regarding the definition of an “accredited investor.” Prepared by members from the SEC’s Divisions of Corporation Finance and Economic and Risk Analysis, the report discusses the history behind the accredited investor definition and includes the following:
- Feedback on the definition from public commenters and various committees;
- Alternative ways to define an accredited investor;
- Staff recommendations for possible revisions to the current definition; and
- Analysis of the effect the potential approaches could have on accredited investors.
More on the staff report is available in the SEC’s December 18th press release.


Across the United States, millions of working parents know that finding and accessing childcare resources can be difficult. While numerous studies have shown that high-quality early child education programs can help children become considerably more successful later in life, most people find themselves choosing childcare based on cost and other practical factors instead. However, that could soon change for families in New Mexico: a new program could allow more children to receive government-funded childcare assistance, the state’s latest step in preventing child abuse, neglect and other prevalent problems.
New Mexico’s Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is reportedly clearing a waiting list of 1,119 children, which would allow more parents to successfully request childcare resources. This change has been made possible thanks to an additional $400,000 from the administration of Governor Susana Martinez, taken from millions in previously unspent federal funds. However, this move has been called a quick fix as state officials work to improve childcare resources in New Mexico and improve responses to child abuse and neglect.
New Mexico has been listed among the eight states with the highest number of deaths per-capita related to child abuse and neglect for four of the last five years. While experts admit there is no one solution to this prevalent problem, numerous reports have suggested that increasing the number of affordable day care providers could create better childcare options for working parents, who may currently be forced to leave their children with unreliable caregivers.
The expanded program now being offered has technically existed for years, offering childcare assistance to families making up to 150% of the federal poverty level. The new funding would allow the CYFD to make it available to families up to 199% of that threshold, who were previously relegated to a waiting list. However, the opportunity for these families to apply would expire after March 31, a move that has frustrated some activists and lawmakers, who believe the program should always be available to people at this income level.
In the end, the situation comes down to how the state of New Mexico will choose to use the unspent federal funds. Currently, the CYFD is moving the $400,000 they have received around to increase the quality of childcare by investing in day care companies, nonprofits and individuals, as well as implementing a ranking and accountability system and developing a pilot program to expand childcare resources for families at risk of abuse and neglect. As a result, the CYFD has asked state lawmakers to approve additional funds to investigate abuse and neglect claims.
Given the multiple problems facing the state, it seems that famlies in New Mexico have been left without a clear choice in spite of the increased funding. As a result, many parents are likely looking for reputable day care providers and even employers with onsite childcare to help them provide the care their children need. Meanwhile, letters were sent to families who qualified for the increased government assistance program on February 13. These people have until March 31 to apply for the program.


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Vitamin D Deficiency The Global Pandemic
Globally, there are approximately one billion people who have inadequate levels of vitamin D in their blood and this deficiency is found amongst all age groups and ethnicities. A deficiency in vitamin D has been linked to several diseases including: common cancers, heart disease, bone diseases, and other chronic illnesses (Holick & Chen 1). The promotion of protection from the sun in the United States and a substantial amount of other western countries has negatively impacted the amount of sun exposure people are getting even though its a easy way to get a natural source of vitamin D.
Public awareness of this matter must rise, vitamin D food fortification must be hightened, appropriate supplementation could be added to everyday routines, and sensible sun exposure should be encouraged in order to end this pandemic One of the causes of the pandemic is that some people have no idea of the matter to start with and therefore are equally uninformed on available approaches to modifying their vitamin D intake.
For the sake of individual and public health, information regarding this issue must be dispersed. People would most likely would be grateful if they knew that vitamin D intake has an impact on their health and can avoid against diseases like: cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and even fighting against the common flu. This could be possible by contstant local and international news coverage, as well as the production of informational guidance booklets available at locations like hospitals and doctors offices, and informational functions hosted by local health departments. By simply informing people that the problem exists and including managable adjustments they can make to improve it while lowering their risks for certain diseases, this could highly raise awareness and improve overall health.
The fortification of milk in the 1930s with 100 IU vitamin D2 per eight ounces was effective in eradicating rickets in the United States and Europe(Holick & Chen 1). The process of making foods with vitamin D was first made known and very sufficent in the 1930s, yet was discontinued in several European countries in the 1950s because it was accused for a hypercalcemia outbreak. If European countries along with countries worldwide mandated the fortification of dairy products, this could serve as a essential for the prevention of a vitamin D deficiency. Furthermore, the fortification of additional foods or increase in fortification of already fortified foods could highly improve the achievement of daily Vitamin D intake. A 1999-2000 Nutritional Health and Nutrition Examination Survey highlighted the role of food fortification in reaching the recommended daily intake of Vitamin D as fortified foods were able to provide approximately 65 – 86% of the total daily Vitamin D intake; fortified milk alone contributed 40 – 64% of it ( ODonnel 3 ). These statistics greatly show the impact that even small adjustments of vitamin D concentration higher than they already are to foods commonly fortified can make on the worldwide deficiency problem.
The amount of Vitamin D someone needs on daily basis to prevent deficiency depends on the persons age however ranges from generally 400 International Units for infants up to twelve months in age to 600 International Units for children, teens, pregnant/breastfeeding women, and adults up to the age of seventy years old. Adults that are over the age of seventy-one have a recommended amount of 800 International Units per day. (Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Consumers 3). Apart from being found in fortified foods, Vitamin D is also available in supplements either as the D2 form which is ergocalciferol or D3known as cholecalciferol. Multiple supplements are acessible and offer a variety of amounts of D3to include anywhere from 400 IU to 50,000 International Units. Though in the United states, the pharmaceutical form of vitamin D is D2and is available as a capsule containing about 50,000 IU or a D2vitamin that contains 8,000 IU (Holick & Chen1). If someone has a vitamin D deficiency then higher supplements are the leading form of regimen where physicians will recommend anywhere from 2,000 to 4,000 International Units per day. Supplements are a cost effective way the price is usually under five dollars of acquiring the daily intake of vitamin D, especially for people in northern regions where sun exposure isnt year round and those with medical conditions in which they cannot undergo sun exposure. The incorporation of such supplements into ones daily regimen could significantly raise the levels of vitamin D in their blood, highly benefit their overall health, and more importantly lower the risk of developing numerous diseases. Vitamin D is generally referred to as the sunshine vitamin since sun exposure is the simpilest and most natural way for people to get their vitamin D. And actually, only about 10 minutes of mid-day sunlight exposure, while wearing something like a tank top and shorts, are imperative during the summer for producing 1000 International Units of Vitamin D. In western countries and many parts of the United States, this amount of exposure for vitamin D production is the same year round. Even though this method for vitamin D intake may seem very simple for most people, it is highly underappreciated and overlooked by many, most likely because of the promotion for protection against the sun. Advertising to avoid sun exposure is due to increasing skin cancer rates. Advertisments advise people to use sunscreen with higher SPFs and to wear more clothing to protect against UV radiation. While it is certaintly important to protect the skin by limiting excessive amounts of sun exposure, it too is crucial that people know the benefits of minimal, daily sun exposure to prevent the development of a vitamin D deficiency or any related diseases. In the 1930s, experts discovered that ultraviolet radiation was almost a approved cure for rickets as patients exposed witnessed great progress from the treatment. This is by great deal the most economical approach to preventing a Vitamin D deficiency because it does not require the extensive purchase of supplementation or a great deal of fortified foods.
Vitamin D deficiency is a pandemic and existst in every country. The lack of public awareness of this problem is thought to be a big agent thus being said must immensly be modified so that the population can be informed and start to change their lifestyles. The need of basic food fortification is more essential than ever before, mainly due to the public warnings against sun exposure. All countries should sanction for food fortification and to assist in bettering their communitys health and ending this pandemic. Supplementation is the most effecient way to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiency, therefore the advertisement for it should largely increase. Although not everyone can depend on sun exposure for vitamin D throughout an entire year, it is still the most exceptional method out of all as it is natural and price free. Overall, all of the outlined solutions for defeating and bringing the worldwide deficiency to an end, were feasible and completely possible. If everyone was informed and implemented such strategies and practices into their day to day routines, so many diseases and deaths due to these diseases could be prevailed.
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Vote against 'ghost fleet'
The four former US Navy ships laden with toxic chemicals are coming to Britain to be dismantled at the Able UK facility in the town but concerns about the vessels have been raised by environmental groups.
At the meeting today councillors discussed a motion calling on the Secretary of State for Transport to use his powers to order the fleet back to the United States.
Last night, Hartlepool MP and former Labour Cabinet minister Peter Mandelson said Able UK's facility was chosen because of its high standards of environmental and employee safety.
The deal to bring 13 US ships to Hartlepool for recycling was originally approved by the Environment Agency but then blocked last week because of a planning wrangle.
The agency said it was concerned planning and environmental requirements for the dry dock dismantling had not been met.
Four of the 13 vessels in the so-called "ghost fleet" set off from the James River, Virginia, and are due to arrive by the middle of this month after a 4,000-mile trans-Atlantic journey.
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Floyd Mayweather -- MOCKS Oscar De La Hoya's Substance Abuse Problem
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Floyd Mayweather doesn't think Oscar De La Hoya's stint in rehab is off-limits when it comes to talking smack -- and today, the boxer took a BIG shot at the Golden Boy's substance abuse issues on Instagram.
Money posted a meme featuring a picture of Oscar looking sad ... with the caption, "Meanwhile In Rehab."
Another caption reads, "Oscar: I gave Canelo the wrong blueprint I was high."
The pic is an obvious reference to Floyd's big victory over Canelo Alvarez this weekend ... which took place one day after Oscar (Canelo's fight promoter) checked himself back into rehab for substance abuse.
We're guessing Floyd didn't create the meme -- but he definitely signed off on the joke by putting it on his Instagram page.


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A grieving mum has slammed the anonymous bully who sent her 'threatening' texts on the night of her young daughter's funeral.
Jay Patterson said she was targeted with horrible WhatsApp messages just hours after burying her 12-year-old Charley.
Charley had died last month leaving the family devastated.
She had been bullied, much of it through online messages, and was found dead by her dad on October 1, having tragically taken her own life, Chronicle Live reports.
The Daily Mirror reports that on October 24, the day of Charley's funeral, Jay received a series of unsettling anonymous texts via WhatsApp.
She said: "At first I thought it was a genuine wrong number, then the tone and the messages became very threatening in nature."
Jay, from Cramlington, Northumberland claims the sender demanded to speak to a person she didn't know, and threatened to "release everything I've got online" if she refused.
When the mum told the sender she had just attended her daughter's funeral, she says the reply claimed to know about Charley, and threatened to post information about her on a number of websites.
"It's the same sort of problems we had with Charley," Jay said.
"She would be getting WhatsApp messages and we would block them but they would come in faster than we could block."
She added: "In my head I was thinking, they've got nothing, there's nothing they could threaten us with. But it's still worrying, and if it makes me feel like that, you can imagine how a child would feel."
An investigation into the circumstances around Charley's death, involving "multiple agencies" is now under way, her school, Cramlington Learning Village, said.
Following the messages, Jay contacted police, but was told that as the messages had been sent from an unregistered sim card, there was nothing that could be done to track the sender.
At the funeral service, which could only be attended by 15 people due to the coronavirus pandemic, Jay shared fond memories of the "fearless" youngster, remembering her jumping into lakes, dodging PE lessons with her friends, and moments of "stubbornness" at school, when she refused to speak to a teacher who called her by her full name, Charley-Ann
Jay said: "Her smile always reached her eyes, she always had a cheeky smile and a wisecrack upon her lips...
"We are all going to miss her sass, her cheek, her smile, her sense of fun, and as hard as it is to hear and to say, she's no longer hurting and no longer afraid.
"The love that we have for her will stay forever in our hearts. She has always been my miracle baby girl and always will be.
"She will always be with us."
Jay's launched a Change.org petition calling for a ban on sales of phones and sim cards that aren't registered to a named user, to crack down on anonymous online abuse.
She said: "In some countries you have to have ID to buy even a sim card, we could have that here. If something is sent from your phone, you would be held responsible.
"It makes me so mad that messages like this are being sent, and there isn't anybody doing anything about it."
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “We can confirm we received a report of malicious communications and inquiries were carried out to identify the person responsible.
"All lines of inquiry have been exhausted at this time but if anyone does have information that could help police they are asked to report online at our website quoting log 1125 24/10/20."


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Following the huge success of the Derby Ram Trail this summer, Derby Museums – the trail’s principal organiser – is pleased to share news about 15 of the rams, which have remained in the public realm for people to enjoy.
The Derby Ram Trail was a spectacular free discovery trail, featuring 30 unique ram sculptures that brightened the streets of Derby between 27th May and 25th August this year. It was brought to the city by Derby Museums, in partnership with Wild in Art, and attracted over tens of thousands of visitors during its three-month run, including Derbyshire locals and international tourists.
The 30 rams comprising the trail were auctioned off in September by Charles Hanson, raising an impressive £300,000 towards Derby Museums’ Endowment Fund and helping to secure the future of our heritage.
The rams have now travelled to their new homes across the country – the ram rambling the furthest now overlooks the town of Prestatyn in north Wales! Half are in private ownership, but there are still 15 rams the public can spot:
- Ramtastic and Poseidon rambled off to a Lincolnshire Wolds location set in the grounds of Nettleton Park, owned by Don Amott Parks.
- Rambo takes pride in looking after the iconic pepper pot building on the former site of the Derby Royal Infirmary in the Nightingale Quarter, Derby.
- Captain Stone was purchased by the entrepreneurs at Project D and will make guest appearances at some of their pop-up events.
- Secret R.A.M. and Random Access Memory welcome visitors to Tioga Limited, helping showcase their expertise in Electronics Assembly at their Head Office on Mansfield Road, Derby.
- Ramble sits on proud display at Custom Paintworks Derby and was bought in memory of Robin Morley who used to ramble in the Peak District with his son Scott Morley, the owner of the company.
- For Those About to Rock warmly welcomes visitors to Brand Outlet on Ascot Drive in Derby, and we are told is already a hit with their visitors.
- Pride in Derby has nestled into its new home at Derby City Council on Corporation Street and proudly shares its space with a sheepdog!
- Play is residing at Cosy HQ, the play factory in Fauld near Tutbury and will playfully come out on tour with Cosy Direct in support of their work with Derby Kids Camp.
- Mondriram, sits proudly outside Vaillant Group’s Customer Experience Centre in Belper, Derbyshire. Vaillant was really happy to win the ram and use it to welcome visitors and staff to their award-winning manufacturing plant.
- Nurse Nightingale sits proudly inside the main reception at the Royal Derby Hospital, continuing to support their work connecting art and wellbeing.
- Ram Gogh – Starry Night over the Dales and Herding Together to RAMp up Quality take up a temporary position at the Needles Pub in Alvaston, Derby before they move into a new pub garden area next year to welcome families and visitors alike.
- Keener eyed ram spotters might also see Derby Industries outside Motus Commercials when driving past their office in Mackworth.
The legacy of the trail continues, and Derby Museums is pleased to extend this by further developing the Derby Ram Trail app with local company, Bloc Digital. The company has freely donated its expertise and time to design, develop and produce the app, which is available to download for free on mobile devices.
Although the trail has finished, by the end of October when the app has been updated, visitors will still be able to navigate it using the app to locate 3D virtual images of the rams in their original positions.
Bloc Digital Director, Keith Cox, said:
“We are delighted to keep the creativity and community spirit of the Derby Ram Trail alive by harnessing digital and immersive technology in this legacy app. Visitors can continue to experience that sense of quest as they explore the city and interact with the virtual rams along the way. The app also brings the trail close to home – once the rams have been unlocked, visitors can take these Augmented Reality sculptures home to place in their own rooms or gardens.”
Tony Butler, Executive Director of Derby Museums, said:
“It is a fantastic to hear that 15 of the rams will stay on public display as a legacy to the project and we are thrilled that Ram Trail sponsor, Bloc Digital, have continued their support with the development of the app, enabling visitors to continue to enjoy a virtual version of the trail.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors, artists and visitors for their commitment to making the trail such a fantastic success after such a difficult time during the pandemic, and for everyone who supported us so generously, helping to raise an incredible sum for Derby Museums’ Endowment Fund.”
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