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The International Rugby Board (IRB) said on Thursday it had not banned firebrand Samoan Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, despite claims from the Pacific nation's coach that he was told to drop the player.
Fuimaono-Sapolu, who has a long history of stirring controversy via his Twitter account, was omitted this week from Samoa's 35-man training squad for the Pacific Nations Cup and a one-off Test against Scotland.
Coach Stephen Betham told the Samoa Observer after the squad was named that Fuimaono-Sapolu was axed because of a directive from the IRB.
"The International Rugby Board has ruled against Eliota playing rugby in IRB-run tournaments," he told the newspaper. "It was made known in a letter."
The IRB said on Twitter on Thursday that Fuimaono-Sapolu was not banned or ineligible from IRB-sanctioned or international matches.
"Comments by Samoa head coach disappointing and untrue," the tweet said.
Fuimaono-Sapolu, who will play club rugby in Japan next season after leaving British side Gloucester, said on Twitter that he had received no notification of any ban and called for the Samoa Rugby Union to produce the letter.
The player, a qualified lawyer, said he planned to release a statement on the issue.
Fuimaono-Sapolu received a suspended six month ban in October after an angry Twitter rant at the World Cup in New Zealand accusing Welsh referee Nigel Owens of racism after Samoa's 13-5 loss to South Africa.
He was in further trouble a month later over a Twitter outburst against Saracens' Owen Farrell, but the IRB decided against activating the ban, citing his "subsequent restraint… and his expressed genuine desire to put the episode behind him".
The Samoa Rugby Union could not be contacted for comment.


Today saw a significant jump in both new countries in Africa recording index cases and an equally significant increase in the total number of cases reported, in fact a full 50% increase. See the updated tracker to see how this has changed.
In South Africa, President Ramaphosa declared a National Disaster after cases jumped from 38 to 61 in 24 hrs and announced a robust response. Here is a quick summary of Presidential Address concerning the Coronavirus, shared by a friend:
1. Declared national disaster.
2. Limit contact between person.
3. Imposing travel ban between high risk countries.
4. Cancelled/revoked visas.
5. Reframe all forms of international travel.
6. Self isolation and testing on citizens returning from international countries.
7. Strengthen screening at airports.
8. SA has 72 ports of entries, 35 will be shut down effective Monday.
9. Discourage all national travel.
10. Gatherings of more than 100 people prohibited.
11. Small gatherings unavoidable prevention and control needed.
12. School closes 18 March till Easter week-end.
13. Visits to all correctional services are suspended for 30 days.
14. Businesses to intensify hygiene control.
Be safe everyone and let’s use this opportunity to pull together as a nation and a continent!


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A healthy diet can reduce the risk of several health conditions and boost overall wellbeing in the golden years. Some Indianapolis seniors may not dine out as often as they would like because they think healthy eating won’t be an option. However, the following five local restaurants offer many tasty, healthy choices that seniors will enjoy.
1. The Journey
This buffet style restaurant at 7155 East 96th Street is open daily for lunch and dinner. Seniors can select healthy items from the buffet, which features a mix of American and Japanese dishes and includes baked fish entrées and gourmet salads. Other mouth-watering healthy dishes they offer include a fat-burning snow pea salad and omega-3-rich boiled octopus. Seniors aged 62 and above receive a 10 percent discount.
Proper nutrition is one of the crucial factors for staying healthy in the golden years. Seniors who want to remain healthy as they age can benefit in a variety of ways when they receive professional senior home care. Indianapolis, Indiana, Home Care Assistance is here to help your loved one accomplish daily tasks, prevent illness, and focus on living a healthier and more fulfilling life.
2. Thai Town Cuisine
Located at 1237 South High School Road, this family restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily. On the menu, seniors will find a variety of healthy soups, fish entrées, appetizers, spicy salads, stir-fry meals, and lunch specials. Some of the signature dishes they offer include catfish curry and eggplant stir-fry. Both catfish and eggplants contain potassium, which reduces the risk of high blood pressure.
3. Garden Table
This local eatery at 342 Massachusetts Avenue serves brunch and dinner daily. Seniors can have a variety of gluten-free, vegetarian, and simple dishes made from healthy ingredients, including vegetable food boards and roasted chicken entrées. The eatery’s popular fresh fruit cups and garden toast with cherry tomatoes contain vitamin A that can benefit a senior’s eyesight.
4. Pure Eatery
Located at 1043 Virginia Avenue, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner each day from 11am to 3am in a welcoming atmosphere. Seniors can enjoy a wide variety of healthy appetizers, gourmet salads with homemade dressing, entrées, sandwiches, and sides. A couple of healthy specialty food items on the menu include a brain-boosting shrimp salad and a protein-rich turkey roll.
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5. Sahm’s Place
This dining establishment at 2411 East 65th Street offers lunch and dinner daily, and breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 3pm. For breakfast, seniors can make a healthy skillet meal from a list of ingredients featured on their weekend menu. This restaurant also offers healthy salads, sandwiches, house specials, and soups, including a spinach melt and salmon dinner. Seniors can enjoy the popular house stir-fry with a mix of vegetables that can reduce the risk of several diseases.
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Hot off of breaking the scoring system of Consumer Reports’ road test, Tesla is finally starting to put the wheels in motion for its highly-anticipated Model 3 sedan.
Because as great as the Model S P85D – the best car ever tested – is, the $170,000 CDN price tag makes it much more of an environmental novelty than practical set of wheels.
However, the Model 3 sedan will hit the market at around $46,000 CDN, with production expected to start in two years. That’s still a long time to wait, but Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s announcement that pre-orders will commence next March should ease your impatience a little.
@elonmusk $35k price, unveil in March, preorders start then.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 2, 2015
The Model 3 will represent Tesla’s first foray into the automobile mass market and is still shrouded in secrecy. No one knows what it looks like, for one, and its primary source of energy is still in the works.
The Gigafactory referenced by Musk is Tesla’s mindblowing $5 billion lithium-ion battery plant in Nevada, arguably the coolest building in the world. It’s being constructed to lower the price of batteries that will power the Model 3, as well as future Tesla vehicles and products like the Powerwall.
And probably those 4,000 satellites Musk’s SpaceX will send to space to beam Wi-Fi to the entire planet…possibly including your brand new Model 3.


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Not solely did the Bengals get blown out by the Browns on Monday night time, they misplaced veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie to a knee harm. Moments in the past, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport offered an replace on Awuzie’s standing.
The worry in Cincinnati is that Awuzie suffered a season-ending knee harm. He’ll endure an MRI to substantiate the severity of it.
For now although, the assumption is that Awuzie has a torn ACL.
This can be an enormous blow to Cincinnati’s secondary. Awuzie has emerged as one of many high playmakers on protection for the Bengals.
“Absolutely brutal,” one fan wrote.
“This would be truly devastating to Cincinnati’s defense,” one other fan mentioned.
“Oh man…that stinks so much,” a 3rd Twitter person replied.
In eight video games this season, Awuzie had 35 complete tackles, 5 passes defended and a compelled fumble.
The Bengals will want Eli Apple, Mike Hilton and Cam Taylor-Britt to step up throughout the second half of the season.

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A 27-year-old Honolulu man, who is being held in Oahu Community Correctional Center while awaiting trial for violating terms of his parole and a separate charge of breaking into a home, was arrested Wednesday for allegedly robbing a Kapahulu business in December.
The suspect has been in the Kalihi prison since Dec. 15, pending a trial for violating conditions of his parole.
Police reports indicate that he was arrested at 9:15 a.m. at the prison Wednesday on suspicion of first-degree robbery that occurred Dec. 10.
He also faces another charge of unauthorized entry into a dwelling.

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Mark, I have been interested in doing this since some of your early posts showing some of your collection. Right now I I'm in a phase of life where I need to carve out some time because I'm a bit too busy. I can picture doing this in a few years.
I had to quit brewing for several years due to demands on my time, so I know what you are up against.
With that said, once you get setup and start maintaining your own bank on slant, you will kick yourself for not doing it sooner. The basic skills necessary to prepare absolutely sterile media and plate/slant yeast are high school-level biology.
I was basically in the same situation that you are today when I first started to maintain a yeast bank. At that point in time, anything other canned kits, questionable dry yeast, and oxidized hops was considered to be exotic. White Labs did not exist, and the Wyeast catalog could be enumerated using two hands. Many Wyeast strains were difficult to obtain due to the perishable nature of liquid yeast and the relative immaturity of the market.
With that said, things changed rapidly after 1993. However, the impetus for that change was not the AHA. The driving force behind the rapid technological advancement within the hobby was a magazine called Brewing Techniques (compare Zymurgy articles from the same period with those published in Brewing Techniques, and you will see what I mean). I did not bother to join the AHA during my first pass through the hobby because I did not care for Zymurgy (I still only scan the magazine). While the quality of the articles in Zymurgy has improved greatly over the years, it's still more of an entry level/brewing lifestyle magazine than a true nuts and bolts small-scale brewing magazine. The community needs a modern version of Brewing Techniques. Neither BYO nor Zymurgy fills the void that was created when the publisher of Brewing Techniques shuttered its doors. In my humble opinion, the BA/AHA should consider offering a subscription above and beyond the cost of membership technical journal much in the way that the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) offers QEX (the ARRL's lifestyle magazine is called QST). I would write for such a journal.

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Free agent defensive tackle Dontari Poe has agreed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Falcons announced on Thursday that they have landed the 26-year-old in a deal that is reportedly worth at least $8million, with the potential to add $2m more in incentives.
The former Kansas City Chiefs lineman also had visited the Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins.
But instead it is the Falcons who have added an anchor to the middle of their defensive line as they plot another run to the Super Bowl.
Poe's last visit was with Miami on Wednesday, the same day Falcons head coach Dan Quinn told reporters at the University of Georgia's pro day that he hoped Poe would land with his team.
And Quinn has got his wish, with the 6-foot-3, 346-pound Poe set to fit in alongside the likes of Grady Jarrett and Vic Beasley Jr as the Falcons look to bounce back from their heart-breaking Super Bowl defeat to the New England Patriots last month.
"Poe is an athletic, big guy that can push the pocket," said Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff.
"He will add to our defensive line group and will mix nicely with Beasley, Jarrett, [Derick] Shelby and [Adrian] Clayborn. We are happy to be able to add him to our roster."
Poe has spent his entire NFL career in Kansas City. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, he has gained fame not just for his work plugging up the line of scrimmage but his occasional forays on offense.
He has rushing and passing touchdowns to his credit from his time with the Chiefs, with this prove-it deal giving him the opportunity to cash in when next year's free agency period arrives.
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Arguably Star Trek's most popular character, Mr. Spock made his debut on Star Trek: The Original Series in 1966. Over 40 years later, Spock is once again featured in the new Star Trek film.
This classic kit has been out of release for over 30 years. Tooling is being restored to its original configuration to bring this kit back in all its vintage glory. Collector's Edition features a full-color embossed tin with retro-style artwork, plus bonus collectible art print.
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Off and on been working towards rejuvenating a little 1915 Dutch carbine, fire lapping with Clover compound to polish up a century's worth of improper care. When I first got it there was iron grit falling out of the rifling.
Now it's cleaning up to where paper patched bullets will produce good viable ammunition.
The plan has been for a small game cast bullet gun. Looks like I'm almost there.


Monday, February 25, 2013
Each month, LHS recognizes a student from each grade level for hard work and dedication to the school and the community. Selections rotate among the school’s various departments from month to month.
Monday, February 25
Four Lemont High School students were recognized as February Students of the Month at the district’s Board of Education meeting Feb. 19. The honorees are senior Carly Tucker (World Languages), junior Rebecca Eichwedel (Family and Consumer Sciences), sophomore Lauren May (Physical Education) and freshman Clare Rachwalski (Art). Carly Tucker, Senior (World Languages) The World Languages Department named Carly Tucker as the Senior Student of the Month. Carly most enjoys Spanish IV Honors Accelerated, Humanities and a wide range of social studies classes. A high honor roll performer, she is described as an integral part of a good class dynamic, and genuinely is missed in classroom discussions and activities if she’s not present. An avid class …
Monday, October 31, 2011
Photos from Friday's first round matchup against Morgan Park, courtesy of Peter Marzano.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Despite a strong start from the visiting Morgan Park Mustangs, the Lemont varsity football team rallied for another convincing win Friday night in the first game of the IHSA Class 6A playoffs. The Indians (10-0) beat the Mustangs (4-6) 56-30, scoring 47 points after falling behind 12-3 early in the first quarter. Lemont will travel to conference rival Oak Forest next week for their second-round match after the Bengals dismantled conference foe T.F. North in a 48-26 win Friday night. The date and time of the game will be announced at 2 p.m. Monday on IHSA.org. Photos from Friday's game at Lemont High School were provided by Lemont resident Peter Marzano of La Vita Bella Photography. Check out the complete gallery at http://pmarz.zenfolio.…
Friday, September 30, 2011
Lemont's Christos Giatras runs for a pair of touchdowns as Lemont moves to 6-0 on the season.
Lemont 21, Bremen 0: The Indians used a punishing ground attack and some good special teams to get past the previously unbeaten Braves. Breaking It Down: In a battle of unbeaten teams on Friday night the visiting Indians and host Braves looked anything but unblemished as they struggled through a scoreless and eventless first half. The Indians only managed 89 yards and failed to menace offensively as kicker Josh Young missed a pair of 30-yard attempts. Bremen was even more stagnant as they had -3 yards rushing on 15 carries. Their only bright spot was quarterback Cedric Clemons, who was four of eight for 78 yards. But the home side had five three-and-outs on seven possessions. “That first half, that wasn’t us,” said Lemont offensive …
Monday, April 11, 2011
Lemont High School Prom 2011
Lemont High School students kicked off prom season Sunday night at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge. Patch would love to share your prom photos on the site. Email Local Editor Amanda Luevano at email@example.com or upload them straight to this article!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Faculty Idol 5 was held at Lemont High School's Performing Arts Center on Friday March 4.
Last Friday, some of Lemont High School's bravest and most talented faculty members took the stage for Faculty Idol, the school's fifth annual staff talent competition. Highlights from the show included boy band covers by winner Jon Deguzman and his group, Out of Sync, as well as performances by math teacher Ashley Clark, who covered Lady GaGa's "Born This Way," and English teacher Phil Lazzari, who covered Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall" with his band, Active Voice. Faculty Idol 5 was hosted by the Lemont High School Speech team, and will benefit students as they head to speech camp this summer. Click here for videos from all nine of the Faculty Idol 5 participants. If you have an idea for a future Viewfinder subject, e-mail …
Friday, February 18, 2011
The team will compete in the Team Dance Illinois State Championship on Sunday, March 6, in Peoria.
The Lemont High School Varsity Poms team will once again compete for a state championship after finishing first in a competition earlier this season. On Jan. 29, the Lemont dancers took first place in the Open Pom category at Romeoville High School's "Snowflake Shake." With their win, the girls earned a placement bid to the Team Dance Illinois State Championship, which will be held Sunday, March 6, at Carver Arena in the Peoria Civic Center. High school squads from across the Illinois may qualify for the TDI Championship by earning either a placement bid (finishing in the top three in a competition and achieving a score of 83 or better) or an automatic bid (achieving a score of 90 or better). This is the third-straight season that Lemont …
Monday, February 14, 2011
A roundup of the biggest headlines on Lemont Patch last week.
Highlights from last week: Relay for Life efforts are already underway in Lemont and Homer Glen. The group is busy planning their kick-off event, which will be held Tuesday, March 8, at Illinois Bar and Grill. The Educational Foundation for Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A raised more than $19,000 at their Pre-Bowl Bash fundraiser. Since forming in May of last year, the group has raised more than $25,000 for academic grants in the district. In case you haven't heard, AOL — Patch's parent company — announced last week plans to acquire The Huffington Post. As the snow melts away this week, Snowpocalypse 2011 will officially become a thing of the past. As we say goodbye to SnOMG, check out our by-the-numbers look at Lemont's …
Monday, December 13, 2010
Patch found answers to several questions from readers regarding Lemont High School's possible investment in Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A.
When news broke last week that Lemont High School District 210 had agreed to purchase tax anticipation warrants (TAWs) from Lemont-Bromerek Combined School District 113A, Patch received a number of emails from readers who wanted more details on the possible transaction. We've compiled several of your questions along with some of our own, and found answers from district officials and Illinois State Board of Education representatives. Q: Has District 113A already entered a formal agreement with District 210 regarding the issuance of TAWs? A: No. The District 113A Board of Education is scheduled to discuss the matter during their regular meeting Monday. However, according to the meeting's agenda, the board will only be voting to "…
Thursday, December 2, 2010
The induction ceremony was held at in the school's Performing Arts Center on Wednesday night.
The Lemont High School chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 110 new members in a special induction ceremony Wednesday night. The event, which was held in the school's Performing Arts Center, recognized students from the junior and senior classes who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, leadership, character and service. The Lemont High School chapter of the National Honor Society is named after former teacher Harold Julian, and is led by current English teachers Marek Dron and Anna Kemp. Click here for a complete list of inductees and current members.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Halftime performances from the Varsity Cheerleading and Poms teams.
Lemont High School cheerleaders and dancers helped celebrate Homecoming with special performances during halftime of Friday's football game.


SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU) - Fire crews are battling a vegetation fire on Friday in San Jose that's threatening structures, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
The fire started at 3:18 p.m. in the area of Interstate 280 and Meridian Avenue. Officials reported heavy smoke and asked the public to avoid the area.
Officials said at 4:56 p.m. that they stopped the blaze from advancing forward.
No further information was immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.


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Our Dead Space 3 review is live, a two-page tale of interplanetary terror and diminishing returns. I've done my best to address the issues you broached a couple of weeks back in the text - but alas, though the spirit may be willing, the mind is often weak. Just as well we've got the time-honoured apparatus of the Q&A to fall back on, then, isn't it?
Read on for more details of this troubled, generally worthwhile project. I've taken the liberty of combining questions and topics where it makes sense. If there's anything else you want to know about, by all means pitch me a comment.
Do you need to play co-op to enjoy Dead Space 3 in full?
Those who play single player only will find this every bit as substantial as preceding games - there's a 10-15 hour storyline (including optional missions) with some extravagant New Game + options to wade through. That said, you'll miss out on aspects of Carver's backstory and around an hour or two of additional exploration if you skip the co-op.
Is weapon customisation a worthwhile feature?
Yes. The weapon creation options are both hugely varied and fun - among other things, you might equip an SMG that inflicts a small amount of Stasis slowdown with each shot, strapped to a lightning cannon. It's possible to recreate all the guns from the previous two games, or mix-and-match their capabilities to suit your style. Collecting resources to spend on customisation is a bit of a chore, perhaps, but that's arguably compensated by the fact that you no longer have to worry about different ammo types.
Are there achievements for different difficulty settings?
No, but you'll get Achievements when you complete the various New Game + modes.
Are there many new enemies?
It's hard to say without spoiling the plot, but there are a couple of pleasantly unnerving new foes. The Feeders, for instance, are a mix of Dead Space 2's Pack and Left 4 Dead's Witches - they'll ignore you providing you keep your distance, and don't make yourself conspicuous (e.g. by shining a light on them). There's a persistent "snow crab" boss which is reasonable fun to fight, too, and some new humanoid enemies who morph into different things depending on how you dismember them. Certain old enemies have been creatively restyled - you'll run into Slashers who've gotten mouldy after years of inaction, and Lurkers who used to be dogs. All that said, don't come to this game expecting a brand new menagerie - the bulk of the foes will be very familiar.
Is it scary?
Occasionally, yes, which is saying something given that the Necromorphs you'll face are mostly returning breeds. Visceral is a dab hand at the old closet scare, and the dynamic score and sound effects instil a reasonable amount of suspense. That said, the game sometimes falls back on sheer frenzy, crowding you with attacks rather than trying to build up scares. It's also worth noting that Clarke isn't as afflicted by hallucinations as once he was - you'll run into more of the latter while playing Carver.
Is Isaac Clarke a more appealing character this time?
I can't say he won me over. He's no generic action man, but he's paper-thin - and sadly, a large part of the plot is devoted to his torrid, wooden relationship with the equally unconvincing Ellie. Dead Space 3's story is definitely its biggest weakness - there isn't a single likeable character in this game, by my lights. Something else to note: Carver's storyline is very comparable to Isaac's from Dead Space 2.

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ST. GEORGE — The St. George Dance Company will host the eighth annual St. George Contemporary Dance Concert on June 13 at the Dixie State University Cox Performing Arts Center.
The Contemporary Dance Concert is a choreography festival showcasing 14 choreographers and over 30 dancers from the southwest.
Summer Belnap Robertson, artistic director for the St. George Dance Company and the coordinator for the concert said:
The purpose of the concert is to foster stability and unity in our local dance community, bringing together dancers, dance companies and choreographers who have a love for contemporary movement, and to provide a venue for these dancers to perform.
This year, the festival welcomes four dance groups from Salt Lake City and one from California. Audience members will enjoy the choreography of Southern Utah University dance faculty Denise Purvis’ newly-completed, “Freedom Lies In…,” performed by Dixie State Dance faculty member Sara Gallo to poetry by Cedar City artist DaKishia Reid.
The St. George Dance Company will also present a new piece by Summer Belnap Robertson entitled “The Queen Is Dead,” which premiered May 31 in New York City and will be danced again as part of this Southern Utah choreography festival.
The Cox Performing Arts Center is located on the DSU campus at 225 S. 700 East in St. George. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online, by phone at 435-652-7800 or in person the day of the concert.
- What: St. George Contemporary Dance Concert
- When: Saturday, June 13, 2 and 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Cox Performing Arts Center, Dixie State University campus, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
- Admission: $10
- Contact: Summer Robertson, 435-773-1221
- God’s Messengers Dance Company presents ‘A Tribute to the Life of Jesus Christ’
- School district foundation presents BYU Ballroom Dance, raises grant funds
- Heritage Choir performs Easter Concert
Email: [email protected]

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If you were hoping against the hope that Google will release a Pixel 5 XL this fall along with the Pixel 5, consider that your hopes are gone. And it was Google that delivered the final blow.
Google has not announced anything official about its Pixel 5 plans, of course. Rather, it is allowing its software updates to speak. And a Camera app update included in the latest beta of Android 11 lists the upcoming Pixel phones that will be able to run the updated software – the Pixel 5 XL is not among the list.
Credit 9to5Google with this detective work to dig into the Google Camera 7.5 update to see what̵7;s coming into the Google Camera app. The Pixel 5 is mentioned in the app, such as the Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a XL, which seems to confirm that all those models will ship this year. Along the same lines, the apparent lack of Pixel 5 XL confirms that it is MIA.
Despite the occasional appearance of the Pixel 5 XL, it has been rumored for some time that Google is putting its largest Pixel in the pressure block. Rather, the latest buzz suggests it will be a 5G version of the Pixel 4a that will join the Pixel 5 later this fall. (Of course, for that scenario to happen, we would have to look at Pixel 4a first, and that rumored release continues to be pushed back.)
The 7.5 Camera update also includes suggestions for new features to come on Pixel phones, including upcoming Google releases. Prominent in the update are a Blur mode which will merge with other camera formats like Night Sight and Portrait. Motion Blur sounds like it will be able to focus on a specific topic, even if it is on the go – think of photos of sports and other activities where the person you are photographing is not standing perfectly.
An audio zoom feature in the 7.5 Camera update sounds like it will be able to steer the phone microphone when shooting video at home, to anyone you have zoomed in on. Other features discovered by 9to5Google include an adjustable camera flash and the ability to share video more easily. This latest feature extends a feature that already exists with smooth images where you can tap a button shape inside the viewfinder to share your latest shot on various social media sites and services. The 7.5 Camera Update lists 25 such services that will be able to deliver fast video.
The Google Pixel 4a is expected to launch on August 3, which means we should be just a few days away from unveiling Google’s next big phone. Those waiting for the Pixel 5 will likely have to keep away until the fall.


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Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will be out of action for eight weeks after suffering a broken metatarsal in his right foot.
Barton limped off in the second half of the 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.
A statement on the club’s official website read: “Joey will undergo surgery on Friday and is expected to be out for around eight weeks.
“The injury is identical to the one Joey suffered to his left foot at the beginning of last season.”
Michael Owen suffered an ankle injury against City and was forced off after just 19 minutes, with scans set to reveal the extent of the damage later on Thursday.


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After making a move to bolster their starting pitching, the Miami Marlins addressed on organizational need for position players with their other two picks Thursday on the first day of baseball’s amateur draft.
The selection of prep catcher Blake Anderson registered some reaction of surprise as he was not rated among the top 200 prospects in the draft. Stan Meek, the Marlins’ vice president of scouting, said they had targeted the Collinsville, Miss., product for a position that is difficult to fill, and had indications he would be taken quickly if they didn’t grab him at No. 36 overall.
“We were texted right after we took him by a team that was not too far behind us that said, ‘you picked us on him,’” Meek said.
“Catchers go fast. So when you find one you really like, we just felt we should move him up a little bit and get him. … We did maybe push him up a little, but he was, we thought, one of the best catch-and-throw catchers in the draft.”
Anderson was selected with a compensatory first-round pick the Marlins received because they were unable to sign their 2013 pick, lefty Matt Krook, who didn't pass the physical and opted for college.
They then utilized their second-round pick, No. 43 overall, to draft Jusin Twine, an athletic shortstop, from Hemphill, Texas. Hard-throwing right-hander Tyler Kolek, their initial pick at No. 2 overall, is also from Texas.
If Twine doesn’t pan out for the Marlins, perhaps the Dolphins should take a look at him. He is not only a five-tool talent in baseball but a four-star recruit in football.
As a sophomore, Twine rushed for 534 yards. In one game. He scored six touchdowns in that Sept. 1, 2011 romp over West Sabine, including three longer than 90 yards. He also threw for a touchdown.
“He’s very strong, he’s very fast, he’s got way above average bat speed,” Meek said of Twine. “He’s got power, and we think he can stay in the middle of the diamond in the infield, either shortstop or second.
“He fits a lot of things -- a really good athlete with baseball skills.”
Although he had scholarship offers in football from Baylor and others, Twine committed to TCU for baseball, as did Kolek. Anderson also has a college commitment, to Southern Mississippi.
But Meek said all three have indicated a preference to begin their professional careers.
“We feel very confident. We think we’ll get something done with them. We feel like they are all signable kids,” Meek said. “Those are significant picks with signficant dollar values attached, so we think it really shouldn’t be a problem.”
The Marlins are allotted $12,741,700 in the bonus pool to spend on players taken in rounds 1 through 10. It is the second-highest amount behind Houston’s $13,362,200.
Meek said before the draft that the Marlins intend to spend their allotment, which averages $1,061,808 per player. But more than half the total may go to Kolek, with the No. 2 overall pick valued at $6,821,800. The slot value for No. 36 is $1,573,900, and No. 43 is $1,316,000.
Miami initially also had a competitive balance pick at No. 39 but traded it Sunday to the Pirates for reliever Bryan Morris, to shore up a shaky bullpen. Morris pitched two scoreless innings in his first outing against Tampa Bay.
On Friday, the Marlins picked another Anderson, Brian, a college second baseman at Arkansas in the third round at No. 76. They took left-hander Michael Mader, of Chipola College in the Florida Panhandle at No. 105, a compensatory selection. Mader has a fastball that tops out at 95 mph.
The draft continues with 40 rounds through Saturday.
Meek said the objective will be to fill some deficiences for hitting in an organization that is well stocked with pitching prospects.
“Not that we will shun the pitching. When we see it we’ll still try to take the best guy, but if it’s close we’ll probably look a little more for hitters this year, because it is a big year for us to add some inventory for the minot leagues,” Meek said.
Thursday’s second and third picks were a step in that direction. He said Anderson stood out among a thin pool of catchers.
At 6 feet 3, 180 pounds, he has a frame that needs to fill out. Anderson, who led West Lauderdale (Miss.) High to a state title this year, already excels defensively, particularly in throwing out base-stealers.
Meek said he needs to add strength to improve his bat speed and develop as a hitter.
“But his catch-and-throw skills are absolutely in place,” Meek said. “He came down and worked out for us and showed everything we needed to see. We really liked him.”
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S. Korea's Mando said to be in talks to supply parts for Tesla Model 3Tue, 24, May 2016
Mando Corp. is in talks with Tesla Motors to supply parts for its Model 3 car, an industry source said, as it seeks to join other South Korean firms supplying components for Tesla's more affordable electric cars.
Nissan denies claims it faked emissions figures in S. KoreaMon, 16, May 2016
Nissan denied South Korean claims that it faked emissions figures in its UK-built Qashqai SUV diesel models. The government's environment ministry said it would fine Nissan $279,920 and order a recall of the 814 new Qashqai vehicles sold in the country so far.


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More Money, More Value: What Low Interest Rates Mean For YOU
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UNICEF will provide $306 million financing to Bangladesh in the next five years under its new country programme document (CPD) 2022-2026.
ERD Secretary Fatima Yasmin and UNICEF Representative to Bangladesh Sheldon Yett signed the Bangladesh-UNICEF CPD 2022-2026 on behalf of their respective sides at Economic Relations Division (ERD) on Sunday.
Fatima Yasmin said that the new CPD would significantly contribute to overall development of children and women in Bangladesh.
She lauded the UNICEF for its significant contribution in Bangladesh since 1971.
UNICEF Representative Sheldon Yett mentioned that the commitment of UNICEF to child development remains at the heart of its work in Bangladesh and the document will address these issues.
Different activities will be implemented from 2022 to 2026 under this CPD. The previous CPD 2017-2020 was supposed to end on 31 December 2020.
Due to COVID-19 situation, the previous CPD was extended up to 31 December 2021.
The CPD 2022-2026 is fully aligned with and contributes to the government’s 8th Five Year Plan 2020-2025 and the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2022-2026. It will also focus on rapid recovery of COVID-19.


This enjoyable and informative video shows the assembly of the 20 ft. Magellan Miracle VK-2093 Portable Hybrid Display with (2) workstations, (2) monitor mounts, (5) 50 watt halogen lights,and tension fabric graphics. Every Miracle Hybrid Display, including the 10 ft VK-1062 thru the VK-1065 and the 20 ft. VK-2091 thru the VK-2094 assembles with knobs and MODUL locks.
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1914 Staff: About 60 (London and Paris). Established in 1836 by Thomas Brigg. The business has been in the hands of the same family since its foundation. Speciality: Jewelled Parasol and Umbrella Handles.

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ABOUT THE HAMMILL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITIES
The Institute was organized in 2005 exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes to enhance the well-being of people with disabilities, their parents, and the professionals who are devoted to their interests.
As a nonprofit publisher, the Institute collaborates with professional associations to publish society journals and monographs. The associations for which the Institute publishes scholarly journals include the American Council on Rural Special Education, the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association, the Association for Positive Behavioral Support, the Council for Learning Disabilities, and six divisions of the Council for Exceptional Children (Council for Educational Diagnostic Services; Division for Career Development and Transition; Division for Communication, Language, and Deaf/Hard of Hearing; Division for Developmental Disabilities; Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health; and the Division for Research).
In addition to publishing professional journals, the Institute publishes (a) books and instructional materials that focus on the education, rehabilitation, and transition of people who have special needs and (b) assessments that are used to identify individuals with disabilities and determine the severity of their problems, inventory their specific intervention needs, and monitor their progress.
The Institute also supports and conducts scientific research. Among its initial activities will be a concerted effort to identify those individuals who made significant contributions to the field of disability between the years 1800 and 1960 and to document in depth the nature and importance of their accomplishments in terms of today’s efforts to improve the lives of people with disabilities.

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Home improvements are a part of life if you own a home. It can be anything from a large kitchen overhaul to a small detail like changing towels out in the bathroom. Whether you will hire a contractor or do it yourself, prior to starting your home improvements, you need to know certain things. This article can guide you from the beginning of your project to the very end.
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When it comes time to purchase furnishings, shy away from living room pieces that have active patterns in the upholstery. Bold geometrics, loud florals and colorful patterns will limit your decorating choices. Buy your furniture in solid tones such as green, brown, blue, black or beige and use your accessories to benefit your furniture. Create patterns with pillows and throw blankets, and do not hesitate to change patterns regularly.
Store your building material in between your ceiling rafters or floor joists. Large materials and long items can be tucked away easily. The materials can be stored by nailing a few furring strips over the flooring joists to hold the building materials.
Insulate the attic to save money on heating costs. You lose a high percentage of heat through your attic and ceiling, so some great insulation can really help. Insulation is easily obtained at many hardware or home improvement stores and can be simple to install.
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You may feel that doing projects to your home is quite expensive and takes some time. However, if you know what you're doing, your expenditures will be far less. Using the tips found here is a great place to start.


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Fires raging in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest have hit a record high this year, and satellite images from NASA show smoke covering the country’s northern half. an area larger than Europe.
President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday suggested the fires were being staged by NGOs to embarrass his government.
But environmental activists say cattle ranchers have been clearing the forest for more grazing ground and fear this may affect the air quality in the region.
Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports.
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Excavators and bulldozers are heavy machinery that are better at performing different functions. Each of these machines has unique features that make them suitable for their work. Both of them are good options for clearing land. To know which is best for you, check your situation and decide based on them. Before deciding on the type of machine to use, there are some considerations one has to look at and then compare them to the results needed for the best choice of machinery.
Compatible with Attachments
Excavators are versatile equipment for clearing land. You can attach other components to improve their functionality. Excavators can be used with different attachments, especially for land clearing, making them multipurpose equipment. Linking a bucket to an excavator makes it easier for the machine to move materials quickly. Torrent Mulchers has a brush cutter for an excavator enhancement, providing an additional operational advantage. Also, a mulching head is an attachment for an excavator. It helps clear land at high speed, mulches material while clearing, and then leaves them, improving soil health and avoiding damage to the ground.
Accessing all Angles
Using an excavator allows you to remain in one place and reach the grounds nearby without moving each time. The arm of an excavator can move in any direction, and it’s an added advantage if the arm is prolonged for more extended reach. Being able to move in all directions will save the time required to move each time you have to access a specific area. The machine’s changing axis will help you get the perfect angle.
Push, Pull, and Move
There are different types of excavators with additional features. Some excavators pull and collect, while others push. Excavators enable one to push and pull debris easily, which is an advantage when clearing land. Using an excavator allows one to move materials quickly when clearing land. Moving unrequired materials and waste is part of land clearing, and an excavator would greatly help.
Using excavators to dig trenches is excellent since they don’t need any attachments. They will use the standard part that is used for digging purposes. Excavators are mainly used in digging. If the part of your land being cleared requires digging, an excavator is a great option. A crawler excavator can be used on uneven terrains.
Great Pushing Power
Bulldozers have great pushing power, making them great for moving enormous obstacles. It is easier to remove debris without turning the vehicle each time. The great pushing power of a bulldozer helps fill big trenches and cover them completely.
Compatible with Attachments
A bulldozer may use the help of a blade, which is an attachment used to remove roots and prevent the growth of weeds. If your land has trees that need to be cleared, the blade attachment of a bulldozer will greatly help pull out the trees by digging and then cutting them apart. The blades are different, therefore, one should choose the right one for your land. Some blade attachments are straight, u, dozer, SU, and many more. To decide on the type of attachment you need, consider your land and the soil in farming.
Reshaping of Land
Reshaping land is a land-clearing process. A bulldozer is an excellent option if you need to reshape your land. You may need to flatten an area or change the appearance of your land for different purposes. Using the suitable bulldozer attachments for this work will help reshape your land.
In conclusion, to choose between using this machinery in land clearing, ensure you know the land clearing process to select the compatible one. The information herein will help you find the right equipment for your needs.


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Undercover investigator reveals modern day "slavery" in a Chinese company located in abia state
Blessyn Onovo, August 14, 2020
Pictures showing some of the workers with injuries and scars on the bodies
Pictures of brutality, grievous injuries, terrible working/sleeping conditions from a Chinese company known as Inner Galaxy group located in umuahala, obuzor asa, in ukwa west local government, abia state have surfaced on the internet
The revelation was made by an undercover investigator on Twitter and showed pictures of deplorable working conditions Nigerian staffs in the company were subjected to.
The Nigerian workers had been held back from going home all through the lockdown by their Chinese employers and kept under inhumane conditions.
They were mandated to refer to their Chinese employers as master or mistress.
With no job security whatsoever, the Nigerian workers are at the mercy of their Chinese employers who can fire them at will or even have them assaulted.
Cases of sexual harrassment/assault, physical assault and discriminatory practices against the Nigerian workforce, which is over a thousand persons were seen in the picture and videos released by the undercover investigator.
In one of the videos, the canteen provided for the Nigerian staff was so terrible it wasn't fit to house chickens as against that of the Chinese employers canteen which was as lavish and comfortable.
It was gathered workers were forbidden to form groups or even protest the harsh working conditions as defaulters were brutalized and kicked out.
Sad as it sounds, a Nigerian employee working for inner galaxy group is no different from a modern day slave in his own country.


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Baccarat, long celebrated for its elegance, has evolved over time. Now, in the 21st century, we face a compelling question: How will emerging technologies, especially AI, transform this classic game’s future?
This exploration discusses the relationship between AI and Baccarat, forecasting the transformative impact technology may have on the game’s strategies, fairness, and overall experience.
The Current State of Baccarat and AI
Baccarat is renowned for its simplicity and low house edge, making it a favorite among casual and seasoned players alike. The game’s objective is straightforward: bet on which hand, the Player or the Banker, will have a total value closest to nine. The simplicity of the game belies the depth and complexity of the strategies involved, which have remained relatively unchanged over the years.
For those interested in the dynamic world of online Baccarat, a comprehensive resource is available at baccarat.net, where the growth and accessibility of online Baccarat casinos are thoroughly discussed.
This platform reveals how the game, once exclusive to high rollers in land casinos, has now become widely accessible to a diverse range of players, accommodating various budgets and playing preferences.
AI’s Emergence in Gaming
Recently, AI has made impressive strides in gaming, impacting everything from strategic games like Chess and Go to luck-based ones like Poker. Its knack for digesting huge data sets and picking up on game patterns has drastically changed the gaming landscape.
The question is, how will this technological advancement intersect with a traditional game like Baccarat?
The Intersection of AI and Baccarat
As AI technology becomes more sophisticated, its potential application in Baccarat becomes increasingly plausible. AI can offer insights into betting strategies, probability analysis, and even fraud detection.
However, the integration of AI into Baccarat is not without its challenges, primarily due to the game’s reliance on chance and the limited decision-making involved.
Transformative Potential of AI in Baccarat
AI can analyze thousands of games to identify patterns and optimal strategies, potentially elevating the level of play. This could lead to a new era where traditional strategies are challenged and refined, offering players a deeper understanding of the game.
Fairness and Security
AI’s capability to detect irregularities and patterns indicative of cheating or card counting could make Baccarat safer and fairer. Casinos could use AI to monitor games in real time, ensuring integrity and trust in the game’s outcomes.
Personalized Gaming Experience
AI can also personalize the gaming experience, adapting to individual players’ styles and preferences. This could transform how players engage with Baccarat, making it more interactive and tailored to each player’s unique approach.
Challenges and Ethical Considerations
Baccarat’s nature as a game of chance means that AI’s impact might be limited compared to skill-based games. The random nature of the game could prove to be a significant hurdle in AI’s application, raising questions about the extent to which AI can truly influence Baccarat.
The integration of AI into Baccarat raises ethical concerns, particularly regarding privacy and data security. The use of AI in monitoring and analyzing player behavior must be balanced with respect for individual privacy and consent.
The implementation of AI in Baccarat will also face regulatory challenges. Ensuring that AI applications comply with gambling regulations and standards is crucial to maintaining the game’s integrity and public trust.
The Future of Baccarat with AI
As AI continues to evolve, we can envision various scenarios for Baccarat. These range from AI-powered coaching tools that help players improve their strategies to fully automated Baccarat games where AI guides the entire gameplay experience.
Impact on Casinos and Players
The adoption of AI in Baccarat will have significant implications for both casinos and players. For casinos, AI offers opportunities for enhanced security and efficiency. For players, AI could lead to a more engaging and challenging game experience.
In the long term, AI could fundamentally change how Baccarat is played and perceived. From strategy development to game integrity, the influence of AI could be far-reaching, potentially ushering in a new era for this timeless game.
The Role of AI in Enhancing Player Experience
AI’s ability to process and analyze vast datasets can be leveraged to develop more advanced strategies. By studying historical game data, AI algorithms can uncover subtle patterns and probabilities, offering players insights that were previously inaccessible.
This level of analysis could revolutionize how players approach Baccarat, shifting the focus from mere chance to more informed decision-making.
Customization and Adaptability
AI can also tailor the gaming experience to individual player preferences. By learning a player’s style and betting patterns, AI can adjust the gameplay, offering a more personalized and engaging experience.
This adaptability not only enhances player enjoyment but also encourages deeper engagement with the game.
Real-time Feedback and Coaching
Imagine AI systems that provide real-time feedback and coaching to players. These systems could analyze in-game decisions, offer suggestions, and even predict outcomes based on current game dynamics. This could serve as a powerful tool for both novice and experienced players, elevating their understanding and performance in the game.
Impact of AI on the Casino Industry
For casinos, AI can streamline operations and enhance the overall efficiency of Baccarat games. From managing game flow to optimizing the allocation of resources, AI can play a pivotal role in the operational aspects of the game.
Enhanced Surveillance and Security
AI’s advanced pattern recognition capabilities can be employed for surveillance, ensuring fair play and security. By monitoring games for any unusual activity or patterns indicative of cheating, AI systems can help maintain the integrity of Baccarat, providing a secure environment for both players and operators.
Marketing and Player Retention
Casinos can use AI to analyze player data and tailor marketing strategies accordingly. By understanding player preferences and behaviors, casinos can offer personalized promotions and incentives, enhancing player retention and satisfaction.
Ethical and Regulatory Challenges
As AI systems require access to vast amounts of data, concerns regarding data privacy and security become paramount. Ensuring that player data is protected and used ethically is a significant challenge that needs to be addressed as AI becomes more integrated into Baccarat.
Balancing AI and Human Element
While AI can enhance the Baccarat experience, it’s crucial to maintain a balance between technology and the human element. Preserving the social and psychological aspects of the game is important for maintaining its essence and appeal.
Regulatory bodies will play a crucial role in overseeing the integration of AI in Baccarat. Ensuring that AI applications comply with existing gambling laws and ethical standards is essential to maintain trust and fairness in the game.
The intersection of AI and Baccarat represents a fascinating juncture between tradition and innovation. The future impact of AI on Baccarat is uncertain, but the game is undoubtedly on the brink of substantial changes. With AI’s ongoing advancements, it will be interesting to see how Baccarat evolves with these new technologies.


About a thousand walrus are hauled out on a barrier island near the village of Point Lay, about 180 miles southwest of Barrow.Listen Now A young Pacific Walrus bull in coastal Alaska waters. (Photo by Joel Garlich-Miller/USFWS)The haul out is part of an unnerving trend. This year marks the eighth time in a decade that large numbers of walrus have crowded onto land in the area. The animals have been driven to shore as sea ice retreats, limiting access to their usual feeding grounds.But this year’s haul out — so late in the fall — was a surprise.Andrea Medeiros is a spokesperson for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She said scientists were pretty sure it wasn’t going to happen this year. Then, she said, “Next thing I know, I get an email from one of our biologists saying, ‘The walruses are hauling out,’ and I’m like, ‘Ahh!’”Residents in Point Lay contacted the Fish and Wildlife Service with the news Friday morning.Medeiros said the haul out is forming about a month later than in the past. Usually at this time, walruses are heading south to Russian waters for the winter. And although sea ice receded to its second lowest level on record this summer, there was lingering ice over the walrus’ traditional feeding grounds.The Fish and Wildlife Service and the Native village of Point Lay are asking people to stay away from the area during the haul out to avoid disturbing the animals and causing a stampede.“The risk there is when they are onshore and the animals get spooked, the larger animals will flee to the water and crush the small animals in the process,” Medeiros said. “So it leads to a lot of preventable mortality.”Biologists are continuing to monitor the haul out as it forms. In the past, up to 40,000 animals have gathered in the area.


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Efficient handling of the entire supply chain means establishing links with the IT systems of customers and suppliers.
Standardised B2B communication is essential for establishing lean processes.
The introduction of VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) and CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecast and Replenishment) has led to high data transparency, which in turn brings with it lowered inventories, a high grade of service and shorter lead times. At the same time goods availability and information quality have both risen.
Thinking in terms of a total end-to-end supply chain opens up tremendous potential cost savings!
Integrated supply chain managements makes all of this possible:
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PSC postpones several activities due to COVID-19
Stand-off following presidential elections in Guinea-Bissau
Patching up South Sudan’s broken political space
Africa’s role in the scramble for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Why has the AU been silent on the Ethiopian dam dispute?
South Africa’s priorities for 2020 – Interview with South Africa’s ambassador to the AU

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Karachi (Web Desk): The schedules of various Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights have been affected due bad weather conditions across the country on Sunday.
According to a PIA spokesperson, the schedule of various flights had to be changed in many cities including Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad and Sialkot due to heavy fog, adding that more flights are expected to be rescheduled because of the fog.
“Domestic flights will resume operations after visibility on the runways is ensured," the spokesperson added. "On the other hand, international flights will land at alternate airports,” the spokesperson maintained.
At least 19 domestic and international flights had to be cancelled at the Allama Iqbal International Airport due to heavy fog.


Dr. Gioia Rau is a Research Assistant Professor at CUA, working at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center on cool evolved stars.
Her scientific interests range from studying K-M giant stars, to Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) stars, investigating their physical properties and evolution. She is particularly interested in studying the outer atmosphere and chromosphere of cool, evolved stars using interferometric techniques, and high-resolution spectroscopic data from the Hubble Space Telescope. Dr. Rau research is based on data that herself and others have obtained using space telescopes such as HST and ground-base telescopes such as VLTI and ALMA in Chile.
Dr. Rau holds a doctoral degree from the University of Vienna, where she graduated in October 2016.
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(The Center Square) – Oregon is expanding its behavioral health services as the state calls for increased investment.
Governor Tina Kotek’s office announced Wednesday that two separate facilities will expand residential capacity in the Portland area by at least 90 beds. This includes a 70-bed project in Portland to treat adults with behavioral health and addiction problems. Central City Concern will run the facility, according to the governor’s office.
“This is an incredible opportunity to fill a direct gap in needed treatment options in the central city,” Governor Kotek said. “The urgency and collaboration that made this purchase possible is precisely the kind of leadership this moment demands. I want to thank my colleagues at the County and City, as well as Central City Concern and CareOregon for rising to the occasion. See a problem, see a viable solution, run toward it.”
Additionally, Parrott Creek Child and Family Services in Oregon City broke ground on a new treatment facility that will double its current capacity, allowing it to serve 40 children at a time instead of 20. It offers an addiction treatment program and behavioral health services, according to the Oregon Capital Chronicle.
The expansion announcements come as the Oregon Health Authority’s Ombuds Program report released this week called for improvements to children’s behavioral health services in the state.
Since 2019, the Ombudsman Program has received 115 reports from its residents concerned with a lack of mental health services or poor care quality for its younger residents, according to the report.
Issues the Ombuds Program highlighted include the lack of interpreter services for non-English speakers, long wait times, and not enough personnel to help younger residents get in touch with community mental health services.
“We just do not have the right services,” Heather Jefferis, executive director of the Oregon Council for Behavioral Health, told the Oregon Capital Chronicle. “We just don’t have capacity for appropriate services really anywhere in the state for families, children, and youth. Access is an outcome. Timely, appropriate access to the right service at the right time is a very, very critical outcome, and we are not achieving that outcome.”
The Ombuds Program wants the youth mental health services funding model to mirror the one the state uses for adults. It also called for the state’s Medicaid services to cover intensive in-home treatment for residents 20 and under, something nearly half of the state’s Medicaid insurers do not.


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Recent studies reveal that psychopaths (sociopaths) permeate our everyday lives as ordinary people who move through life wreaking havoc on unsuspecting victims, leaving them in financial and emotional ruin – or dead. My own encounter is detailed in my book A Dance with the Devil: A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath. After my husband tried to murder me, I found that these books, along with hard work, brought me clarity and recovery.
Protect yourself – learn about psychopaths – and if you have had the misfortune to become tangled in one’s web, understand why you allowed yourself to participate in a toxic relationship.
by Robert D. Hare
Psychopaths are people devoid of a conscience. This well-written book exposes the traits of psychopaths in layman’s terms and is based on Dr. Hare’s many years of research. Dr. Hare sprinkles his chilling encounters with psychopaths to illustrate his observations and theories and includes “A Survival Guide” chapter.
by Robert D. Hare, Paul Babiak
Did you ever wonder about your workmate that drives you crazy? It could be that he/she is a psychopath. This easy-to-read book uses real cases to illustrate the manipulation and shows that psychopaths are parasites and predators who target not only individuals in the workplace but also the companies as they pass themselves off as ideal leaders. The authors provide strategies to identify and disarm a psychopath in the workplace.
by Martha Stout
This well-written book reveals that it is very possible that we have or will come into contact with a sociopath because one in twenty-five ordinary Americans is a sociopath who operates without a conscience. The author shows us how these people operate to deceive and manipulate trusting people. Of great value is the sociopathic-behavior checklist and suggested coping strategies.
by M.A. Sandra L. Brown
It’s natural to want a loving relationship but do we know how to pick out a mentally healthy partner? The author talks about the red flags that women need to be aware of as they engage in the dating game. She describes 8 types of dangerous men, gives defense strategies and a red alert checklist for each. This is the ounce of prevention that may keep you away from the painful pound of cure.
by Liane J. Leedom, M.D., Sandra L.Brown, M.A.
The authors say “there are at least 6 million men in America with psychopathic traits which means women are very likely to hook-up with psychopaths.” This book draws on the authors’ experiences of counseling women who were devastated by a love relationship with a psychopath, in addition to the results of a worldwide survey. Readers can assess if they belong to the unique at-risk population and learn how to safeguard themselves from other predators.
by Lucia Capacchione
Grab your crayons, scissors, poster board, construction paper, glue, molding clay, paper bags, pens, paper, and explore the inner most parts of yourself with creative and engaging exercises at the end of each engaging chapter. This book will amaze you as you discover what makes you who you are today and how your inner self can lead you through emotional growth. Amazing experience!
by Melody Beattie
Have you become so absorbed in other people’s problems that you don’t have time to identify, or solve, your own? Do you need to control events and people around you because you feel everything around and inside you is out of control? The author introduces us to the self-sabotaging behavior patterns of codependency and offers hope and guidance in this well-written book that helps us understand that letting go will set us free. This is the book that set me on the path of becoming who I am today.
by Melody Beattie
This follow-up book looks at the recovery movement and relapsing. It explores relationships: improving them, setting limits and boundaries, negotiating conflicts, and dealing with fear and commitment. It empowers the reader to know she can overcome fatal attractions.
by Melody Beattie
Based on the Twelve Steps of Alcohol Anonymous, this book is a guideline for self-improvement for those who practice codependent behavior. It is written in a caring, easy to understand style and provides activities at the end of each chapter. I found it extremely useful during my recovery.
by Melody Beattie
This is a follow-up book to the previous three that clears up misconceptions about codependency, identifies how codependent behavior has changed, and provides a new generation with a road map to stepping out of the victim roll forever. Each section offers an overview of and a series of activities pertaining to a particular behavior, enabling the reader to personalize her own step-by-step guide to wellness. Also included is a series of test that allow the reader to assess the level of their codependent behavior.
by John Bradshaw
John Bradshaw, through this positive life-affirming book, guides the reader out of dysfunction to wholeness and teaches that bad beginnings can be remedied. Families can be healed as individuals can be healed. And when we heal ourselves, we heal the world. As the oldest child in my family, this helped me understand that relationship with the rest of the family.
by Patricia Evans
While this was not part of my original recovery, I read this book because of my continued interest in domestic violence issues. The verbal abuser attacks when no one is around to validate the victim’s feelings, thus making her feel like she is going crazy. This book provides validation and understanding that verbal abuse is not in the head of the victim. It provides ways to recognize and respond to verbal abuse.
by Patricia Evans
I also became interested in this book because of my work for a domestic violence agency. Have you ever thought you were being controlled by another person? In this book the author takes a close look at the behaviors that constitute a controlling person and explores why they behave the way they do. The reader is encouraged to become a catalyst for change so she can be a stronger, happier, and more independent person.
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday filed a federal antitrust complaint against Google LLC, which alleged that Google’s monopolization of “multiple digital advertising technology products” violated Section 1 and Section 2 of the Sherman Act.
The DOJ’s 153-page complaint alleged that Google abused its monopoly power regarding its ad tech products, which disadvantaged other website publishers and advertisers in addition to violating Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act. Additionally, the DOJ said it intends to “halt Google’s anticompetitive scheme, unwind Google’s monopolistic grip on the market, and restore competition to digital advertising.” In its complaint, the DOJ requested a court order for the divestiture of Google’s ad tech businesses.
Along with the DOJ, eight states’ Attorney Generals joined as plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Google. The eight states are California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Vermont.
In 2020, the DOJ filed a similar civil antitrust complaint against Google. In that case the DOJ alleged that Google’s advertising practices “unlawfully maintain[ed] monopolies through anticompetitive and exclusionary practices in the search and search advertising markets and to remedy the competitive harms.” Additionally, in April 2022, Google faced a different federal class action antitrust lawsuit over its Google Maps monopoly and its acquisition of Waze.