Reward offered for clues to Kenly man's death
Investigators on Tuesday first publicly identified robbery as the motive in the slaying of a Kenly man as they began circulating fliers offering a reward for clues in the case.Posted — Updated
A relative found James E. "Tom" Cooper, 80, dead inside his home at 111 Crumpler Road June 8. He had been robbed and beaten to death, Sheriff Steve Bizzell said. An autopsy found that he died of blunt force trauma to the head.
Cooper was last seen at a convenience store in Kenly around 9 p.m. a day earlier.
The sheriff's office has offered a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the slaying.
Cooper had retired from a career as a truck broker.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Johnston County Sheriff's Office at 919-989-5000.
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A cyclist who was nearly killed and lost her leg after she was hit by a skip lorry has hugged and forgiven the driver who was fined £750 for his role in the accident.
Accounts manager Victoria Lebrec, 24, was hit by a left-turning truck driven by Paul-Ioan Mihacea while at the junction of Clerkenwell Road and St John’s Street at around 9am on 8 December 2014. Her life was saved by pioneering roadside treatment, but surgeons had to amputate her left leg.
Ms Lebrec says, however, that she ‘completely forgives’ Mihacea, who was fined £750 last Friday and given five penalty points on his licence.
‘He just made a mistake,’ she told the Standard.
‘He was so sorry. He came up to me and said “If there’s anything you need, let me know”.’
Prosecutors said that Mihacea had a three-second opportunity to see Ms Lebrec. He also indicated left just before he turned his vehicle, they said, and the truck had a built-in system which gave audible warnings should someone be in close proximity to the vehicle.
‘There is no explanation for your not seeing her at that moment,’ said Judge David Richardson.
‘The fact is that on our roads where cyclists and heavy duty vehicles mingle this sort of thing can happen within seconds.
‘No sentence that I pass can ever restore what Miss Lebrec has lost as a result of this incident.’
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European stocks were mixed this morning with commodity producers making losses as oil resumed a decline. The ESTX 50 (-0.03%), Dax (-0.69%) and UK markets (-0.31%) all posting losses in early trading, while the CAC 40 (+0.05%) was positive. BHP Billiton Ltd and Glencore Plc dropped as least -3%. After surging 8% or more yesterday. InterContinental Hotels Group Plc gained +3.9% after saying it will pay $1.5 billion in special dividend. Swiss Re AG fell -2% after naming a new chief executive officer.
US stocks gained, helped by a robust rally in oil prices that lifted recently beaten up stocks, including Chevron and Schlumberger. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+1.40%), S&P 500 (+1.45%) and the Nasdaq Composite (+1.47%) all increased. US crude prices settled up more than +6% but still remained around decade lows, while prices of industrial metals such as copper and zinc rose as investors worried about potential shortages. Chevron rose +2.68% and Schlumberger closed up +2.06%. Alcoa and Freeport-McMoRan both surged more than +13%. Honeywell International Inc fell -1.95% and United Technologies rallied +4.69% after it was reported the two have held merger talks.
Asian shares retreated as the oil price rally that had boosted global equity markets reversed. The US optimism resonated in resources related stocks, which led gains in Japan. The Nikkei 225 (-0.37%), Hang Seng (-0.25%) and the S&P/ASX 200 (-0.43%) all declined. Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp jumped +4%, while JFE Holdings Inc surged +5.7%. Komatsu Ltd climbed +1.4%. Aozora Bank Ltd gained +2.2% after Goldman Sachs lifted its rating on the bank and said its overseas earnings, lower funding costs and dividend yield were making shares attractive. Nomura Holdings Inc lost -1.8% after Goldman Sachs also lowered its rating on the company, citing weakness in Nomura’s overseas operations.
Morning Spread 8th March 2017 European shares traded flat this morning, the modest moves masking significant results driven games by several companies on a bust day for European earnings.
Morning Spread 2nd November 2016 Asian stocks followed global equities lower despite gauges of manufacturing in China topping estimates and the Bank of Japan maintained its record stimulus program.
Morning Spread 1st November 2016 Asian stocks were mixed as declines in oil prices dragged energy shares lower and investor anxiety grew over next week’s US presidential election.
Morning Spread 28th October 2016 Asian stocks fell as oil explorers pushed down Hong Kong gauges, while investors digested earnings from several companies.
Morning Spread 27th October 2016 US stocks were mixed following the release of earnings from several companies.
Morning Spread 24th October 2016 US stocks were little changed as a record day for Microsoft and earnings from McDonald’s helped offset a fall in energy and healthcare shares.
Morning Spread 19th October 2016 Asian shares rose as a barrage of Chinese data confirmed the economy had stabilised on the back of government spending and a hot housing market, even if worries about debt continue to mount.
Morning Spread 10th October 2016 Asian stocks were mixed following the second US presidential debate between Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Morning Spread 5th October 2016 Most Asian stocks outside Japan slid on concern central banks will reduce stimulus, while the Nikkei climbed after the yen weakened.
Morning Spread 27th September 2016 Asian stocks advanced with investors viewing Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton as having gotten the upper hand in the first US presidential debate.

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New rules on entry to Northern Cyprus: 7 days quarantine for all countries
As of 1st of December 2020, the categorisation of countries on Category A, B or C will be cancelled. Accordingly, everyone, regardless of which country they arrive from, will be required to satisfy the following conditions:
- The person arriving in Northern Cyprus must present a negative PCR test taken within the last 3 days (72 hours) before arriving in Northern Cyprus.
- Each person will be quarantined for 7 days in a hotel.
- At the end of the quarantine period, the person must take a second PCR test. If the result of the test is negative, the person will be released from quarantine.
You may not be required to stay on quarantine, if you wish to travel to Cyprus for a maximum 3 days. To be exempt from the quarantine, you must:
- Enter Northern Cyprus via the Ercan airport on a chartered flight.
- Provide the negative PCR test upon entry to the TRNC.
- Present return tickets which show departure date within 3 days.
- Take the second PCR test at the airport.
Anyone wishing to stay in Cyprus longer than 3 days must be quarantined for 7 days in the hotel.
RULES REGARDING CROSSING THE GREEN LINE: QUARANTINE FOR CROSSING FROM THE SOUTH TO THE NORTH
People who reside in the TRNC and study or work in the South must register with the Pandemic Hospital to be able to cross into the Republic of Cyprus. The registration must be performed until 6th of December 2020. You can find the form on the website of the Ministry of Health www.saglik.gov.ct.tr.
While crossing to South Cyprus, individuals have to present to the Turkish Cypriot police the evidence that they are working or studying in the South, together with the negative PCR test result.
Those who are crossing to the South of Cyprus for the health treatment, education and work will not be a subject of quarantine once they return to Northern Cyprus only if they provide the supporting documents.
In addition, taxi drivers and people who have regular trade or/and business in the Republic of Cyprus and trade under the Green Line Regulation are also the subject to exemption from quarantine upon the return to TRNC.
However, taxi drivers can cross only for the purpose of transporting passengers. For people who cross to the South for purposes of business/trade, to be exempt from the quarantine for 7 days, they must provide supporting evidence of their trade and/or business relationship in the South and cross the check points only during their working hours.
Those who fail to provide supporting documents will be quarantined for 7 days on return to North.
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Chicken House / June 8, 2018 / Maryellen
Regardless of what type of backyard coop you decide to build you will want to make sure the designs provide adequate shelter comfort security and cleanliness for your chickens. Your chickens will spend the majority of their lives in this new home so your coop will need to keep them safe and secure from potential predators. It is possible to purchase a pre-made coop and this may be a good option for some but if you want to do-it-yourself and save money make sure the chicken coop designs you choose meet the above needs. When choosing the right plans you must first consider how many chickens you are planning to keep. Two or three chickens may only require a small portable coop while two dozen grown chickens will need a large fixed coop.
If you have no idea and experience how to build a coop for your chicken the best way to deal with it is to create a chicken coop plan. You can start planning by knowing the common chicken coop features that you need to build and incorporate with your construction plan. It is amazing to know that with the right tools and materials you can easily build a coop according to your own designs. Chicken coop typically consists of a chicken nest where the hen can lay their eggs chicken feeders water feeders and roost where the chicken can restfully sleep and relax. Most chicken coop hobbyists suggest building additional feature on the coop such as windows to let the sunshine and fresh air inside the chicken home. You can plan your own housing designs while taking into consideration significant figures such as the space dimension that will provide the chicken the best comfort.
Although a mobile coop could be the solution with regard to all of your concerns on the subject of keeping your chickens paying for one is a terribly pricey move. Now if you have a few woodwork capabilities worthy of mention you will observe that assembling your own coop will offer you a less expensive choice that can enable you to plan the dimensions and type of coop building that you desire. To make your own moveable coop you will want portable chicken ark plans which youll be able to down load onto your personal computer and also print out. It can save you literally hundreds of US dollars by making your own coop and also you can find many plans on the market to help you make a coop by following easy to understand instructions that make chicken coop assembly really easy.

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In this volume, the sixth in the seminal series on architecture, Christopher Alexander and his associates present a new theory of urban design which attempts to recapture the process by which cities develop organically. To discover the kinds of laws needed to create a growing whole in a city, the authors propose a preliminary set of seven rules which embody the process at a practical level and which are consistent with the day-to-day demands of urban development.
They then put these rules to the test, setting out with a number of graduate students to simulate the urban redesign of a high-density part of San Francisco, initiating a project that encompassed some ninety different design problems, including warehouses, hotels, fishing piers, a music hall, and a public square. This extensive experiment is documented project by project, with detailed discussion of how each project satisfied the seven rules, accompanied by floor-plans, elevations, street grids, axonometric diagrams and photographs of the scaled-down model which clearly illustrate the discussion.
A New Theory of Urban Design provides an entirely new theoretical framework for the discussion of urban problems, one that goes far to remedy the defects which cities have today.
“It tackles the terrible problem of the inorganic fragmentation of the contemporary city and does so intelligently, in depth and with a wealth of suggestions that stimulate the imagination.—Giancarlo De Carlo, Spazio e Societá”
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Epidemiological studies show that severe childhood adversity explains 32-44% of psychiatric disorders, and is associated with 4.6-fold risk for depression and 6.6-fold risk for substance abuse later in life. Emerging evidence indicates that 20-40% of adults with a history of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) report little to no symptomatology. In spite of these epidemiological data, the neurobiological underpinnings associated with adaptive (resilience) and maladaptive sequelae of CSA remain largely unknown. Preclinical research strongly suggests that early adversity leads to disruptions within mesolimbic and mesocortical dopaminergic pathways critically implicated in reward processing and stress reactivity. These data are consistent with theoretical arguments that a stable and well-functioning reward system and increased prefrontal cortex function might be markers of resilience. The overarching goal of the proposed research is to investigate mesocorticolimbic dopaminergic pathways within young adult females with a history of CSA between the ages of 5-9 years with (""""""""CSA/MDD group"""""""") and without (""""""""CSA/RES group"""""""") a current diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD). To disentangle CSA- vs. MDD-related effects, these groups will be compared to not only healthy controls but also MDD females without a history of CSA. Moreover, to minimize interpretative issues, participants with a past or current comorbidity of disorders known to affect dopamine and/or striatal pathways (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, substance dependence/abuse, obsessive compulsive disorder) or disorders that might represent a pathway to depression (post traumatic stress disorder) will be excluded. Finally, to increase study generalizability and recruitment feasibility, co-occurrence of physical abuse with CSA will be allowed in light of prior findings that (1) physical abuse commonly occur with CSA;and (2) co-occurrence of CSA and physical abuse primarily increases the risk of developing MDD. We hypothesize that, relative to healthy control and CSA/RES groups, the CSA/MDD participants will be characterized by (1) reduced reward responsiveness and ventromedial prefrontal cortex activation but cortisol hypersecretion when exposed to an acute psychosocial stress manipulation, (2) reduced dopaminergic transmission, and (3) reduced dopamine transporter binding. These hypotheses will be tested using a novel integration of behavioral, endocrinological, and functional/molecular imaging approaches. Improving our understanding of neurobiological mechanisms associated with different CSA outcomes (specifically MDD and resilience) is of paramount importance in order to (1) identify individuals at risk for psychopathology and maladaptive behavior, (2) prevent revictimization, and (3) develop more targeted therapeutic interventions.
Childhood sexual abuse has been associated with increased risk for psychopathology, revictimization, and health-damaging behavior in adulthood but the neurobiological mechanisms underlying these outcomes remain largely unknown. The goal of the proposed research is to investigate the contributions of mesocorticolimbic dopaminergic mechanisms to adaptive (resilience) and maladaptive (major depression) sequelae of childhood sexual abuse using an innovative integration of behavioral, endocrinological, and functional/molecular imaging approaches. A better understanding of neurobiological underpinnings of abuse-related outcomes will contribute to developing more targeted therapeutic interventions, identifying individuals at risk for psychopathology at a younger age, and preventing revictimization.
|Der-Avakian, Andre; Pizzagalli, Diego A (2018) Translational Assessments of Reward and Anhedonia: A Tribute to Athina Markou. Biol Psychiatry 83:932-939|
|Whitton, Alexis E; Deccy, Stephanie; Ironside, Manon L et al. (2018) Electroencephalography Source Functional Connectivity Reveals Abnormal High-Frequency Communication Among Large-Scale Functional Networks in Depression. Biol Psychiatry Cogn Neurosci Neuroimaging 3:50-58|
|Ironside, Maria; Kumar, Poornima; Kang, Min-Su et al. (2018) Brain mechanisms mediating effects of stress on reward sensitivity. Curr Opin Behav Sci 22:106-113|
|Kaiser, Roselinde H; Treadway, Michael T; Wooten, Dustin W et al. (2018) Frontostriatal and Dopamine Markers of Individual Differences in Reinforcement Learning: A Multi-modal Investigation. Cereb Cortex 28:4281-4290|
|Kaiser, R H; Clegg, R; Goer, F et al. (2018) Childhood stress, grown-up brain networks: corticolimbic correlates of threat-related early life stress and adult stress response. Psychol Med 48:1157-1166|
|Belleau, Emily L; Treadway, Michael T; Pizzagalli, Diego A (2018) The Impact of Stress and Major Depressive Disorder on Hippocampal and Medial Prefrontal Cortex Morphology. Biol Psychiatry :|
|Olson, Elizabeth A; Kaiser, Roselinde H; Pizzagalli, Diego A et al. (2018) Anhedonia in Trauma-Exposed Individuals: Functional Connectivity and Decision-Making Correlates. Biol Psychiatry Cogn Neurosci Neuroimaging 3:959-967|
|Admon, Roee; Treadway, Michael T; Valeri, Linda et al. (2017) Distinct Trajectories of Cortisol Response to Prolonged Acute Stress Are Linked to Affective Responses and Hippocampal Gray Matter Volume in Healthy Females. J Neurosci 37:7994-8002|
|Admon, Roee; Kaiser, Roselinde H; Dillon, Daniel G et al. (2017) Dopaminergic Enhancement of Striatal Response to Reward in Major Depression. Am J Psychiatry 174:378-386|
|Der-Avakian, Andre; D'Souza, Manoranjan S; Potter, David N et al. (2017) Social defeat disrupts reward learning and potentiates striatal nociceptin/orphanin FQ mRNA in rats. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 234:1603-1614|
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H.P. Lovecraft was a prolific novelist who lived between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. He was one of the founding fathers of the Dark Fantasy genre, creator of worlds and characters. And who would have imagined that in the twenty-first century his works would become the pillars on which the most famous video game sagas, board games, role-playing games, films and TV series still rest?
Geek culture surely knows how to embellish pearls like Cthulhu’s Call and Dunwich Horror by immersing atmospheres, characters and locations in role-playing and tabletop masterpieces. Fantasy Flight Games, one of the publishers who currently owns the copyrights of the Lovecraftian world, has been able to exploit the Great Old Ones, Azathoth and of course Cthulhu, forging an incredible number of titles.
Let’s talk about Arkham Horror, Eldritch Horror, Mansions of Madness, to name a few.
One of the most successful titles from this publisher is Arkham Horror: The Card Game.
Milestone of the so-called LCG (Living Card Game) genre, more than a game we are talking about an immersive experience in the world of Lovecraft, where detectives investigate strange and mysterious events in Arkham (and where else?).
Very well thoughtful mechanics take the characters we play into Victorian-style mansions, or into Miskatonic University, or in dark cellars and dark dungeons. Worlds and creatures materialize before our eyes with a common denominator to guide us during the games: the cards!
Hundreds, indeed, thousands of playing cards, each of which is unique and part of a settings, or of a specific character. Objects, consumables, accessories, events complete this triumph of playing cards which, once revealed, feed our imagination.
There is the basic set, recently reissued in a renewed guise, graphically, of a few hundred cards. And there are expansions, small and large, and other investigator sets; in short, many more cards!
To try to tame the chaos (not only in Arkham, but also in your homes!) we went out of our way, organizing the basic set with a dedicated organizer that can be inserted in the box, but also, and above all, with two standalone accessories capable of to hold even the weight of an Ancient One inside.
The usual card holder with dividers was not enough for us: Arkham is a strange place, almost banal at first sight, but it hides a thousand surprises behind the doors of its houses. The deck boxes of our organizer, compatible with the 2016 edition of the LCG, and the Storage System Medium and Storage System Large, which can host the cards of both versions of the game, are revealed thanks to a rotation mechanism which in in the blink of an eye it will allow you to select the deck you need, when you need it. Removable dividers complete the organization experience, to adapt the slots to small, medium, or large decks.
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Child rights activists and volunteers are gearing up for a significant rise in reporting of child abuse cases after the ongoing national lockdown is lifted. They suspect cases of child rights violations have gone up during the lockdown as all are confined within the four walls of the house due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr Manjeer Mukherjee, senior director, Arpan, a Mumbai based NGO working for child welfare, says that in situations of anxiety and stress, it is likely that abuse of children, including sexual abuse can increase. “The pandemic has created a situation where there is uncertainty all around. The lockdown has restricted movement, led to lack of income or has the potential to do so; led to overcrowding at homes with many people being around 24×7. It has also left school going children out of school. All of this adds to the stress and anxiety creating high-stress home environments and children are generally exposed to diverse forms of abuse. Also, for a significant number of abusers especially in cases of incest, their sexual involvement with children is situational and occurs as a result of life stresses – hence, there is a high probability of sexual abuse increasing. However, at the same time there is also lack of privacy at homes because of crowding which might act as a safeguard against sexual abuse. The situation is aggravated by children’s lack of access to child care organisations and inability to connect with them from a safe space as the abuser is around them,” she says.
Vasudeva Sharma N V, executive director, Child Rights Trust (CRT), says, “In the past, during the calamities such as floods and droughts, we have observed a rise in the number of cases of child abuse. In this pandemic as well, there could be a rise in the cases but not many are able to come forward to report them. My colleague in Mangalore came across about eight incidents where children ran away from their families as they were being abused by their parents. Parents expect kids to be quiet the whole day while they are working and busy with other chores. They cannot expect kids to be always obedient to them.” He observes that as the sale of liquor has been prevented due to the coronavirus pandemic, it could have two effects. “Firstly, as adults are not drinking, there could be no incident of harassment. Secondly, as heavy drinkers are not able to access liquor, they could become abusive and harass family members,” he says.
There have been cases of child marriages being reported too. Nagasimha Rao, a child rights activist, says poverty is leading to more cases of child marriages. “During the lockdown, people in large numbers cannot be at a function and many people are taking advantage of the situation to perform illegal child marriages. They know many friends and relatives cannot visit and officials cannot pay a visit too. But in case any such untoward incident is happening, community members should complain so that the child rights activists can help,” he says. Sharma adds the government should ensure strict enforcement of law so that no one is able to hire child labourers or get children married during and after the lockdown. Suspecting that there could be a rise in the cases of child rights issues including child trafficking, he says the volunteers are being prepared to help the cause. “We are holding discussions on how to get accessibility to the children and understand if they have been subjected to any kind of violence,” he says.
Swagata Raha, consultant, Enfold Proactive Health Trust that focuses on building safe and inclusive community, says the huge challenge at the moment is to reach out to the children. “Child helpline should be considered an essential service across the country. The community should also be vigilant and come forward to report any offences. There have been also some suggestion that the schools could run the child helpline numbers on a ticker while they conduct online classes so that children can call on those numbers in case they are facing any abuse. The authorities could also come up with some measures to help file complaints and FIRs online,” she says.
Dr. Mukherjee adds that the government can also run a media campaign on child abuse, highlighting that help is available through the helpline number 1098. “As individuals we can be more aware and vigilant of child abuse both online and offline and can initiate conversation on personal safety with children and impart them with knowledge and skills to prevent child sexual abuse and seek support in case of any violations,” she says.
Ensure online safety for kids
In addition, online sexual abuse may also be on the rise with predators lurking on social media. “Children are online now more than before and online classes are ongoing. A friend’s 10 year old daughter got one such message asking her to strip, take pictures and send it to a predator who contacted her. This was reported to cybercrime. Children may not inform adults if they are being blackmailed or caught in the web.
Parents and guardians can to be made aware of these issues and asked to be vigilant. Children can be given internet safety awareness by parents, teachers and the community,” says Suja Sukumaran, support person for CSA & POCSO from Enfold Trust.
Decentralisation of Child Rights Commission
The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (KSCPCR) said they have decentralised the functioning of the commission to seven regions to tackle the issue and it is being monitored by a commission member and district development officer. Anthony Sebastian, chairperson, KSCPCR says, “We have stopped a good number of child marriages in the North Karnataka district and Mysuru. We are giving directions to the concerned departments on how to address the issues. We are also looking at providing wider and better access for the complainants.”
KSCPCR had also released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in October last year under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 2012. The focus is to provide child sensitive processes at every level while working towards speedy investigation and trial, keeping the best interests of the child. All the stakeholders such as lawyers, police and judges are being trained in the SOP by the respective departments.
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In an episode that aired a few of weeks ago—“Power”—judge’s wife and friend of the Graysons Patricia Barnes revealed she’s a sufferer of domestic violence. With protagonist Emily Thorn’s encouragement, Patricia helps piece together part of the Revenge puzzle and purge herself of her powerless victim status. Because the women of Revenge are anything but powerless.
For a show that focuses so much around power, money, killing and vengeance, women really are at the centre of these traditionally male attributes and they’re calling all the shots.
Obviously, there’s Emily/Amanda, and the avenging of her father’s wrongful incarceration for crimes he didn’t commit and his subsequent death, which the show revolves around, and her juvie parallel Amanda/Emily, whose surfacing (and resurfacing) in the Hamptons last season threw everything into disarray.
But we all know Revenge’s most intriguing female character is Victoria Grayson. Madeleine Stowe plays the aloof ice maiden with a past that was revealed in season two’s “Lineage” to perfection, which kind of makes you understand why she is the way she is.
And then there’s the secondary—albeit still important to the story—female characters Charlotte, Padma, Emily’s mum, Helen Crowley and Ashley, who are all strongly rendered, which is more than can be said for some of the male characters.
Daniel Grayson has proved himself to have some gumption after all when he overthrew his father from the head of Grayson Global this season. Viewers could be excused for thinking this wasn’t the case last year, when it seemed like all Daniel did was follow Emily around like a puppy.
This is quite the juxtaposition to Jack, who is a lovely guy but tends to get walked over because of it. He’s also a somewhat feminised character, showing emotion often and saying things like “I’m going to prove that you can have it all”.
The thing Daniel and Jack both have in common, though, and with the rest of the male cast, for that matter, is that they are easily manipulated by the women in their lives. Daniel “floats through life on the crests of women, unable to make his own decisions”. Conrad, although he thinks he’s the head of the Grayson household, is also subtly controlled by Victoria, and allows himself to be influenced by Ashley’s business acumen when she returns to work for him in “Sabotage” a few weeks ago. Nolan has proved himself to be a loyal friend and revenge-partner to Emily, but is treated like absolute shit by her, not to mention being screwed over several times by Padma. Aiden is probably the strongest male character on the surface, but when he rebels against Emily, he’s dressed down by his storyline and comes crawling back to her way of exacting retribution in last night’s “Union”. Let’s not forget Mason Treadwell, perhaps the biggest victim of Emily’s vendetta (you know, apart from all the men who end up dead), who’s now serving time for crimes he didn’t commit in the vain hope Emily comes through on her promise to give him her scoop when it’s all over.
Speaking of Emily, she is a strange character, isn’t she, in that she doesn’t really have any personality traits (though it could be argued that it’s all part of her plan to mask her true identity and come across as a blank canvas onto which people can project their perceptions of her). Revenge is a plot-driven show, so you get behind Emily’s plight because of the hardships she’s faced in her past. But very rarely do we get a glimpse into her inner psyche. It’s perhaps only when Sammy, her dog, dies and when her mum, Kara, comes back from the dead that we see a glimmer of emotion. This is on the contrary to someone like Victoria whose emotions are kept close to her chest but which you can see in her eyes, or even Amanda, who fluctuates between anger, protection and passion. When Amanda accuses Emily of destroying lives with her obsession, Emily justifies it by attesting that she’s “righting wrongs”. And the only way to do that is to “close your heart if you want to succeed.” Ahh, the wise words of Mr. Takeda, one of the only male characters whose integrity manages to remain unscathed.
I wouldn’t go as far as to say Revenge is a feminist show, but it is refreshing to not hear a mention of a woman’s incapability to pull off what Emily, Victoria, Ashley et al. have managed to, that I recall. Vengeance is perhaps not the most attractive motive to have, but Emily is steadfast and solitary in her mission to avenge her father. She employs mostly men to do some of her dirty work, but she’s the mastermind of the operation. And while Victoria’s scheming from the confines of her Hamptons mansion isn’t necessarily the most positive portrayal of a woman, she is a smart lady, much like Ashley, who refused to accept her firing by Victoria after she was prostituted out to one of Daniel’s rivals and caught sleeping with Conrad and hustled to find a consulting position with him like the “cat [who] dragged itself back in”. Revenge is a show in which the women are just as reprehensible—and powerful—as the men.
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This view of Saturn looks toward the planet's night side, lit by sunlight reflected from the rings. A mosaic of some of the very last images captured by Cassini's cameras, it shows the location where the spacecraft would enter the planet's atmosphere hours later. While this area was on the night side of the planet at the time, it would rotate into daylight by the time Cassini made its final dive into Saturn's upper atmosphere, ending its remarkable 13-year exploration of Saturn.
Images taken using red, green and blue spectral filters were combined to show the scene in near natural color. The images were taken with Cassini's wide-angle camera on Sept. 14, 2017, at a distance of approximately 394,000 miles (634,000 kilometers) from Saturn.
The Cassini spacecraft ended its mission on Sept. 15, 2017.
More information is available at https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA21903


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This summer, the Egyptian authorities decided to ban the game of kites, which is one of the most popular among kids in the crowded metropolitan belts. The official motivation is the need to protect the safety of children, after some had fallen from the roofs during chases with peers. The ban, however, sounds strongly symbolic, as the kite is often associated with the idea of freedom. Hence the initiative of the Human Rights Festival which, together with Amnesty international and Articolo21, wanted to give – metaphorically – a little freedom to Patrick Zaky, who has been in prison in Tora for over seven months. «We wanted to fly Patrick on a kite – explain the promoters -. Such as? We asked Gianluca Costantini to give us one of his drawings and he immediately accepted. We then got in touch with Cervia Volante, one of the most famous associations among those who organize kite parties in the Peninsula. This was immediately made available, as did the Municipality of Cervia and the University of Bologna, a university where Zaky attended a master’s degree ». Thus was born the appointment on Saturday at 10.30 in Tagliata di Cervia for a meeting on Egypt in the time of al-Sisi. At 2.30 pm, the kite with the image of the imprisoned student will be flown in the sky. “The hope is that there are so many people to photograph it, film it, that even in Cairo they won’t be able to ignore it – the organizers conclude -. And if that weren’t enough … let’s make it fly to other cities too ».
On Monday, Amnesty International handed over 150,000 signatures to the Egyptian embassy in Rome asking for the release of Zaky, who has been in a cell for over two hundred days on charges of subversive propaganda. The spokesperson, Riccardo Noury, expressed strong concern for the young man’s health, given that Covid cases continue to grow in Tora prison. The next hearing for his release has not yet been set


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Brad Pitt Had 2 Conditions Before Agreeing to Star in ‘Se7en’
The infamous thriller Se7en launched Pitt’s partnership and close friendship with director David Fincher. The Academy Award winner revealed that he had some terms that needed to be met before signing on to the film.
David Fincher makes an impact on Brad Pitt’s career
When Fincher cast Pitt in Se7en, the collaboration marked a turning point in the actor’s career. The Moneyball star credits the director with changing the course of his professional path.
“One of the big pinnacles for me, one of the big moments, was meeting David Fincher,” Pitt told Leonard Maltin at the 35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival in January 2020, according to Collider. “I’ve had a couple of experiences on films, where it wasn’t what I expected. And then, I met my dear friend David Fincher, who was talking films, in a way that was much more articulate than I was … I found direction, that way. That was a big moment.”
Pitt called upon Fincher to help him craft his speech when he had to make the rounds during awards season due to his many nominations for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
“My man Fincher, we trade barbs every week,” Pitt said, according to Variety. “I know that sounds antithetical, given the profession I’ve chosen, but that’s not necessarily my thing … I figured if we were going to do this, I’d put some real work into it and try to get comfortable, and this is a result of that.”
‘Se7en’s’ famous ending
Pitt starred as rookie detective David Mills with Morgan Freeman as his detective partner William Somerset. The two are in pursuit of a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as the backdrop of his murders. Gwyneth Paltrow, Pitt’s former fiancé, played David’s pregnant wife, Tracy. Pitt was drawn to the gritty subject matter and hoping to deflect his leading man persona.
“I was looking for something with a documentary feel. I wanted to play a character who has flaws, who has good intentions but makes mistakes,” he told The Morning Call in 1995. He “also wanted to kill the mythic thing – this, like, larger-than-life thing about me.”
The film’s ending has become legendary for its disturbing conclusion. Mills and Somerset finally capture John Doe, the sadistic murderer portrayed by Kevin Spacey. In a final showdown, the two discover that the psychopath killed Tracy, where Doe proves it by having her head delivered in a cardboard box.
Somerset looks inside the box and is visibly distraught, where Mills keeps asking what’s inside though the audience is never shown its contents. Doe reveals that his sin is envy, knowing that Mills will kill him after the gruesome discovery. Mills shoots him to death in the end.
Brad Pitt has a say in the film’s famous last scene
Pitt negotiated for a few parameters that would frame the film’s conclusion and had the agreement put in writing.
“With Se7en, I said, ‘I will do it on one condition — the head stays in the box. Put in the contract that the head stays in the box,'” he told Entertainment Weekly in 2011. “Actually, there was a second thing, too: ‘He’s got to shoot the killer in the end. He doesn’t do the ‘right’ thing, he does the thing of passion.’”
The studio agreed to Pitt’s terms, though the Ad Astra star shared that they tried to steer him in another direction after the film was screened.
“Those two things are in the contract. Cut to: Se7en has been put together, and they’ve tested it,” Pitt recalled. “They go, ‘You know, he would be much more heroic if he didn’t shoot John Doe — and it’s too unsettling with the head in the box. We think maybe if it was the dog’s head in the box …’”
The Fight Club star held his ground and got the ending he wanted. Pitt still hears the infamous line during the last scene of the film repeated back to him by fans, telling PBS in 2019, “People still come up to me and yell, ‘What’s in the box?’”


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This version of "Canal Street Blues" was recorded at The Harp Hotel, Albrighton, Shropshire, England on Sunday, July 22nd. 2007. Based in the area of England known as "The Potteries" (which includes Stoke, Hanley, Burslem, Tunstall, Fenton and Longton) the band are led by banjo player Keith Garner with Laurie Cooper on trombone, Gerry Owen on sax/clarinet, Keith Prescott on bass, Mike Haslam on drums and on this occasion Pete Brown on trumpet depping for John Everett who is recovering from his heart surgery. Sessions at the Harp are held every Sunday lunchtime and Tuesday evening. Details from John Howell on 01902 756158


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Located in the area of the Vanoise National Park 2511 meters above sea level, overlooking deductions Plan Downstream and Upstream of Plan above the village of Aussois.From the refuge, you can embark on: Tour of the Vanoise Glaciers with its green balcony, an ice crossing, an iconic summit Dent Parrachée like a rock face (the great Chatelard) ...
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The Idaho State Journal reports that Agri-Service has added a 13th store to its dealer network in a 4-state area including: Idaho, Utah, Washington and Oregon.
A ribbon-cutting was held at the new store outside of Blackfoot, Idaho, on July 12, 2015.
According to the Idaho State Journal report:
"The 25,000 square-foot facility will be home to 24-7 service in the field or at the shop for a variety of farm equipment from Massey-Ferguson and Challenger tractors to hay equipment by Hesston and combines by Gleaner.
"These products, produced and distributed by AGCO, dominate the offerings at the new Agri-Service center in Bingham County, but the company also offers equipment manufactured by Kubota and Gehl. Agri-Service has also been the largest seller of Darf rakes made by Nikkel Ironworks and for Allen rakes and equipment produced by LMC Corporation.
"Blackfoot sales manager for Agri-Service, Rob Fisher, said the construction of the new facility near Blackfoot shows the company's commitment to farmers in Southeast Idaho. Agri-Service already had facilities in Sugar City and Terreton, Idaho as well as locations in Northern Utah, Nevada, western Idaho and eastern Oregon."


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The tune for the above song can be seen in another volume of the same work:
A Select Collection of English Songs: Airs to the Songs edited by Joseph Ritson (London: J. Johnson, 1783), Vol. 3, page lv.


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For this year's Recycle Week, Wiltshire Council is urging its residents to continue recycling despite the challenges that COVID-19 has presented.
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Children and young people in Wiltshire are waiting less time than ever to move in with their adoptive families, according to latest figures.


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The Fox and Geese Disaster Recovery Plan establishes procedures to recover Fox and Geese services following a disruption caused by a disaster. This Disaster Recovery Policy and Plan is maintained by the Fox and Geese DevOps Team.
The following objectives have been established for this plan:
This Disaster Recovery Plan has been developed as required under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) of 2014, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Final Security Rule, Section §164.308(a)(7), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Cyber Essentials, the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These requirements establish the necessity for the creation and implementation of procedures for responding to events that damage systems containing electronic protected health information and ensuring the security and resilience of critical infrastructure.
The Disaster Recovery Plan is created in accordance with the guidelines established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-34 Rev. 1, titled "Contingency Planning Guide for Federal Information Systems" dated May 2010, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
The Disaster Recovery Plan also complies with the following federal and departmental policies:
Example of the types of disasters that would initiate this plan are natural disasters, political disturbances, man-made disasters, external human threats, and internal malicious activities.
Fox and Geese defines two categories of systems from a disaster recovery perspective:
Critical Systems. These systems host application servers and database servers containing customer data, sensitive information, and other essential services. An interruption in the availability of these systems directly impacts our ability to provide services to our customers. Specific RTO and RPO should be established for each critical system. As a general guideline, critical systems have an RTO of 2 hours and an RPO of 1 hour.
Non-critical Systems. These are all systems not considered critical by definition above. While these systems may affect the performance and overall security of critical systems, they do not directly impact our ability to provide services to our customers. These systems are restored at a lower priority than critical systems. Specific RTO and RPO should also be established for each non-critical system. As a general guideline, non-critical systems have an RTO of 2 hours and an RPO of 6 hours.
This Disaster Recovery Policy and Plan is integrated with the Fox and Geese Business Continuity Plan to ensure a comprehensive approach to disaster recovery and business continuity, addressing the recovery of datacenter and contracted support services.
This Disaster Recovery Policy and Plan is reviewed and updated at least once every 12 months to ensure its continued effectiveness and alignment with the organization's evolving needs.
A clear communication plan is essential during a disaster to keep employees, partners, customers, and stakeholders informed about the situation and the steps being taken to restore services. The communication plan should include:
The Disaster Recovery Coordinator (DRC) is responsible for overseeing the communication plan and ensuring that all stakeholders are kept informed during a disaster.
A training and awareness program should be established to ensure that employees are aware of the disaster recovery procedures and their roles during a disaster. The program should include:
The DRC is responsible for overseeing the training and awareness program and ensuring that all employees are prepared to respond effectively during a disaster.
After each test or actual disaster recovery event, a process should be in place for documenting lessons learned and making necessary updates to the plan based on those lessons. This process includes:
The DRC is responsible for overseeing the lessons learned process and ensuring that the plan is updated as needed.
The disaster recovery plan should include procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and legal requirements during a disaster. This includes:
The DRC is responsible for overseeing regulatory and legal compliance during a disaster.
The following order of succession ensures that decision-making authority for this Disaster Recovery Plan is uninterrupted. The designated Disaster Recovery Coordinator (DRC) is responsible for ensuring the safety of personnel and the execution of procedures documented within this Disaster Recovery Plan. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) typically serves as the DRC; however, if the CTO is unable to function as the overall authority or chooses to delegate this responsibility to a successor, the CEO or COO shall function as the DRC. To provide contact initiation should the contingency plan need to be initiated, please use the prioritized contact list below.
The following teams have been developed and trained to respond to a contingency event affecting the IT system.
Members of the Ops and Web Services teams must maintain local copies of the contact information from the documented line of succession. Additionally, the DRC must maintain a local copy of this policy in the event Internet access is not available during a disaster scenario.
The DRC shall establish criteria for validation/testing of a Disaster Recovery Plan, an annual test schedule, and ensure implementation of the test. This process will also serve as training for personnel involved in the plan's execution. At a minimum, the Disaster Recovery Plan shall be tested annually (within 365 days). The types of validation/testing exercises include tabletop and technical testing. Disaster Recovery Plans for all application systems must be tested at a minimum using the tabletop testing process. However, if the application system Disaster Recovery Plan is included in the technical testing of their respective support systems, that technical test will satisfy the annual requirement.
Tabletop Testing is conducted in accordance with the CMS Risk Management Handbook, Version 1.2 January 28, 2019. The primary objective of the tabletop test is to ensure designated personnel are knowledgeable and capable of performing the notification/activation requirements and procedures as outlined in the Disaster Recovery Plan, in a timely manner. The exercises include, but are not limited to:
The primary objective of the technical test is to ensure the communication processes and data storage and recovery processes can function at an alternate site to perform the functions and capabilities of the system within the designated requirements. Technical testing shall include, but is not limited to:
The Disaster Recovery Plan is tested at least once every 12 months, addressing datacenter recovery and contracted support services. This annual testing requirement is satisfied through the Tabletop and Technical Testing exercises mentioned above.
This section provides more detailed procedures for recovering the application at an alternate site, addressing datacenter recovery, and contracted support services. These procedures are designed to ensure the quick and efficient restoration of Fox and Geese services after a disaster.
Please provide specific technical details on the architecture, systems, and requirements for Fox and Geese services to ensure the accuracy of the procedures outlined below.
The Notification and Activation phase remains the same as previously described.
This section provides more detailed procedures for recovering the Fox and Geese infrastructure at the alternate site. Each procedure should be executed in the sequence it is presented to maintain efficient operations.
Contact affected Partners and Customers - Web Services Team
Assess damage to the environment - Web Services Team
Establish a Recovery Team - DRC
Set up the alternate site - DevOps Team
Begin rebuilding the environment using AWS CloudFormation templates and other AWS-specific tools - DevOps Team
Restore databases and data - DevOps Team
Implement security measures - DevOps Team
Test the new environment - Web Services Team
Deploy the environment to production - Web Services Team
Update DNS to the new environment - DevOps Team
Communicate the recovery status - DRC
This section discusses activities necessary for restoring Fox and Geese operations at the original or new site. The goal is to restore full operations within 24 hours of a disaster or outage. When the hosted data center at the original or new site has been restored, Fox and Geese operations at the alternate site may be transitioned back. The goal is to provide a seamless transition of operations from the alternate site to the computer center.
Original or New Site Restoration - DevOps and Web Services Teams
Switching back to the original or new site - DevOps Team
Plan Deactivation - DRC


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About This Activity
12th Annual Event!
Historically the 3rd Saturday in June.
So much is being done in the area of breast cancer research and our hope is that one day breast cancer will be eradicated. Until that time, we look to take care of the women who might otherwise not have the opportunity to get tested and receive treatment, especially in light of today’s economy.
This event is run by a dedicated group of volunteers working to raise money for programs offered through the McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital Foundation to provide testing and financial assistance for patients in Northern Michigan.
7, 20, 42 & 55 mile routes around Lake Charlevoix and through surrounding communities and countryside to raise funding for breast cancer programs offered through McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital Foundation.


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Delivery: 5-7 working days
Aramis gives you a bold crop of turnips with distinctive bright coloration that appears so early you can harvest these as baby turnips to cook whole without peeling. They give a delicious nutty taste to salads.
If you leave them in the ground you can look forward to substantial roots that store for several weeks without deterioration meaning you can enjoy preparing these turnips in autumn and into winter.
You receive your seeds in a seed packet containing an airtight pack for freshness and longevity. Your packet is colour-illustrated and full of handy advice on when and how to sow and relevant aftercare from seedling stage.
Harvest as baby turnips, cook whole without peeling.
Height: 12in (30cm)
Sow Outdoors: March-June thinly ½in (1cm) deep direct in the harvest location. Keep soil moist at all times.
Thin Out: 3in (7cm) apart in rows 12in (30cm) apart.
Pick when small and use in salad for a nutty flavour.
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Happy New Year! Here on The ‘Optikon we’re continuing a nostalgic journey through DC’s 1970s Secret Origins series and the 100-page Super-Spectaculars. This time, it’s one I bought just before Xmas but one that was published just shy of my tenth birthday!
Despite being a “grab-bag” of third-rate 40s strips, interspersed with two Silver Age reprints, I was entertained by this collection.
I Sustain the Wings: A charming little propaganda piece from 1943; it’s quite a novelty to read a wartime Superman adventure. Clark Kent’s army stint makes an intriguing backdrop for, ahem, action. Mary, the fiancee of hapless cadet Larry, is a honey.
Murder on a Star: Only the second GA Atom story I’ve ever read and an appealingly well-drawn little noir. It only dawned on me that this Atom is a bit of a luchador.
Lockup in the Lethal Lightbulb: Another gorgeous Kane/Anderson collaboration on the Silver Age Atom, only slightly marred by some tedious science factoids. However, I can’t see Dr. Light now without thinking: “rapist”. Thanks, Brad Meltzer. Really. Thanks.
Superboy’s Last Day in Smallville: a touching little puzzle story that speaks to us all about growing up and moving on. I’m not sure exactly why Supes thought he’d never see the people he loved again, though. Exhibit A: a decade of Smallville on tv ….
The Crime Clown: The Powerhouse Pair debut in a shameless, primitive Batman/Robin/Joker knockoff; Simon and Kirby do this thing far better with Sandman and Sandy. Dyna Mite was one of the Young All-Stars in the late 80s and Len Wein recently folded Dan and TNT into the Seven Soldiers of Victory to replace Green Arrow and Speedy.
The Hour-Man: I hadn’t clicked that Bernard Bailey also wrote and drew the Spectre. This is my first sighting of teen brigade, the Minute Men of America; the Newsboy Legion, two years later, seem to resemble them strongly. However, this is a goofy, absurd tale in which evil Dr. Togg creates his ludicrous flying Gombezis- hybrid wolf-buzzards. I’d be astonished if they haven’t shown up in All-Star Squadron…
Gold: And Captain Triumph is a character only Roy Thomas could love: a fusion of two brothers-one a ghost- who dresses like Doc Savage. Lance Gallant’s Spectre-Lite abilities are under-used in this Shazam-esque story. However, it’s rather well-drawn.
Captain Triumph was also the inspiration for the militaristic JSAer Lance, introduced in 2008, who eventually became Alex Ross’ parody of Cable, Magog.
The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue: This is an all-guns-blazing Imaginary Novel that first appeared a month after I was born. It’s a last hurrah for the Weisinger Super-Family, writing “finis” to Kandor, Atlantis, Lex, Brainiac, Mxyzptlk, Kara and Kal-El. It’s oddly poignant and Lex Luthor with hair is a dead ringer for Perry White. Hmmm…
Electric Superman paid homage to this story in 1998. I think Russell T. Davies might have seen it too:
A Look Through The Super-Spectacles: a couple of rave reviews for Hardin “Jack” Burnley’s Starman and a suggestion about reprinting Zatanna’s quest for Zatara.
Next: The Mystery Men of January
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Ever since the credits rolled for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, fans have debated whether or not Rey will turn to the dark side. A poster for The Last Jedi seems to indicate so.
With Daisy Ridley taking center stage, the poster shows Rey turning away from Luke, Leia, and our other heroes, leaning more towards the villainous Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma.
There’s also the fact that Rey is wearing red and seemingly took Kylo’s hand in the film’s trailer. Of course all of this could just be Lucasfilm and Disney’s sneaky away of faking out the audience. We’ll have to wait until December 15 to find out.


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The spokesman for Ministry of Interior, Zmaray Bashari has said that 83 civilians were killed and 260 others wounded as a result of 440 incidents of violence during last month. According to Bashari, the rise in civilian deaths stem from surge in attacks carried out by the Taliban militants and other insurgent groups. The statement about the number of increasing loss of ordinary Afghans comes at the time when according to the United Nations, 2,700 civilians were killed in Afghanistan in 2010, showing an increase of about 15 percent over 2009.
In the meanwhile, the militants and hard-line insurgents have increased their attacks on government officials, tribal elders and those who work with national and international organizations. On Sunday, April 24, 2011, the insurgents gunned down a member of peace council in southern province of Helmand, one of the main hotbeds of terrorists and militants and the largest poppy producing province. This slain member of Helmand Peace Council, Haji Zahir, had also served as Marja district chief. He was appointed to this position last year when the Taliban were ousted from the district as a result of a massive operation.
The increase in terrorist activities and insurgent attacks has given rise to concerns among Afghan people about the direction of the country. They are coming to believe that after a decade of international presence in Afghanistan, the country is on a wrong track and there appears to be no security and peace in sight. All these happen while the international community has adopted a hasty plan to begin to withdraw from Afghanistan in July this year. They must postpone this timetable for the drawdown until there is a real considerable turnaround in terms of security restoration.
Foreign forces are also suffering from glaring casualties as the tally shows that since the beginning of 2011, 140 foreign soldiers been killed by the insurgents. In 2010, the deadliest year for NATO-led troops, 714 ISAF service members were killed in the country. It shows that everyone is bleeding. It is really embarrassing to leave the country while you are bleeding and Afghanistan is bleeding. Instead, there is a great and urgent need for a revived focus on cracking down on the militants.


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We are finally settled into our new house with our new baby. And I am finally getting around to re-do our master bedroom. I had not liked the furniture arrangement when we first moved in. Plus the rug, curtains and bedding just didn’t look right in the new room.
We also needed larger nightstands as I am forever knocking things off mine. Anyway in my normal fashion I didn’t want to pay full price for new ones.
So I have been on a hunt for several months. This is the style I was looking for.
I spotted these solid oak nightstands at a local antique shop near my home. I thought they had potential, and I liked the fact that they were solid wood.
So I purchased them. And then promptly cut the legs off.
Yall, at this point I was so tickled that they looked so much better already. But just wait!
Once I got to this point I painted the furniture with my new favorite paint, Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal Black to match my bed.
Next I went on a search for an inexpensive leg option. I found several that I liked on Amazon in the $15 each range, but since I needed 8 of them I kept looking.
Amazon came to the rescue with these sofa legs with steel hardware for $5.00 each.
So I grabbed 8 and a can of oil rubbed bronze spray paint for the metal foot.
I also ordered cup pulls from Amazon that fit the holes already drilled in the drawers, $2.19 each.
Once they were all painted my husband cut some simple 2×4 supports to hold the new furniture legs.
Viola! Can you even believe the difference?
This is hands down my favorite furniture project I have ever worked on.
I think they will pair so well with my other bedroom furniture, new rug and bedding.
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The contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was cleared by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday. A bill to amend the the Citizenship Act, 1955, is likely to be introduced in the Parliament in the next two days. Opposition leaders criticized the move, while ruling party leaders are supporting the Bill. Watch the full report.
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Eye Specialist & Phaco Surgeon in Sylhet
About Dr. Azizul Kabir
Dr. Azizul Kabir is a highly qualified and experienced eye specialist based in Sylhet. He has obtained his MBBS from Dhaka, DO from Dhaka University and FCS from Bangkok.
He currently serves as the Senior Consultant in the Department of Ophthalmology at Al Haramain Hospital Private Limited, Sylhet, providing regular treatments to his patients.
He has a long-standing experience in the field of ophthalmology, and is highly esteemed for his knowledge and professionalism. He takes a holistic approach towards his treatments and uses the latest techniques and technologies to ensure the best possible results.
Furthermore, he also encourages preventive care and educates his patients to maintain healthy vision.
Dr. Azizul Kabir is available to provide consultations and treatments at Al Haramain Hospital, Sylhet.
To know more about his visiting hours at the hospital, please do not hesitate to contact the hospital for further information.
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Gingerbread Decorating Day
When most people think of the term gingerbread, they probably think of delicious baked goods such as gingerbread men or gingerbread houses. However, this category of baked foodstuffs is actually a pretty broad one.
It describes foods that are flavored with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and either sweetened with sugar or with molasses or honey. That means that this category not only covers the aforementioned gingerbread men and houses, but also Austrian Christmas cookies, Gingerbread Cake, and other delicious gingerbread incarnations.
This is a good thing considering that the second Saturday of December is Gingerbread Decorating Day during which people decorate all of their favorite gingerbread baked goods. Now we have some very delicious options for how this day is observed.
The History Of Gingerbread Decorating Day
According to oral tradition, gingerbread was brought to Europe in the 10th century by the Armenian monk Gregory of Nicopolis. He would end up leaving Nicopolis to live in Bondaryoy and stay there for approximately seven years.
During this time, he allegedly taught gingerbread baking to people in the area. All throughout the Middle Ages, gingerbread was a popular treat for fairs and festivals.
Gingerbread would come to North America from European immigrants in the 17th and 18th centuries. Sugar was extremely expensive at this time, so molasses was used as the main ingredient. This produced a gingerbread cake that was softer than traditional recipes made with honey.
The first printed American cookbook, American Cookery by Amelia Simmons (1796) contained seven different gingerbread recipes. Unfortunately, the origins of Gingerbread Decorating Day aren’t as clear as the history of gingerbread. While we might be familiar with gingerbread decorating history, we don’t know who started this holiday or where it began.
Some Delicious Gingerbread Facts
Ready to enjoy some fun gingerbread facts before beginning your next baked goods decorating project? If so, then grab a glass of milk and enjoy the following tasty facts that we’ve gathered together for your viewing pleasure.
- National Gingerbread Day is observed on June 5th and November 21st.
- Swedish tradition requires people to make wishes on gingerbread.
- After the Brothers Grimm published their fairy tale collection in the 19th century, gingerbread would become very popular in Germany.
Observing Gingerbread Decorating Day
Gingerbread Decorating Day is pretty easy to celebrate. All a person has to do is to start on a new gingerbread baking project and then decorate the result. This can be gingerbread cake, men, houses, cookies, or just about any other gingerbread baked good. Gingerbread lovers can also spread the word about this holiday using the hashtag #GingerbreadDecoratingDay on social media.

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April 8 - A suicide car bomb explodes in the main business district of Damascus, killing at least 15 people and wounding many more. Sarah Sheffer reports.
A suicide car bomb in the main business district brings chaos to Damascus. At least 15 people were killed and another 53 wounded. Rescue workers rushed to remove bodies from the smouldering wreckage. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, but state media blamed "terrorists", a term the government uses for opposition fighters. Opposition groups accused the government of carrying out the attack. Syrian insurgents based in the outskirts of Damascus have pushed into areas near the government-held heart of the city, stepping up attacks in recent weeks. More than 70,000 people have been killed in the Syrian conflict, which started with peaceful protests against President Bashar al-Assad that were violently suppressed. An armed struggle ensued, forcing more than a million Syrians to flee abroad, and displacing millions more inside the country.


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The Wreck of the Golden Mary is the work of many hands but was originally started by Dickens. The story portrays an amazing voyage around Cape Horn, then north to the coast of California. The tale takes a stunning turn when the ship strikes an iceberg and passengers and crew languish in lifeboats. Dickens’s subtlety of style and picturesque depiction keeps reader rapt till the very end.


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Kasol Tosh - Camping Trekking
Kasol, also famous as "Mini Israel of India" is a tiny hamlet settled along the Parvati river in the Parvati Valley. The place is popular for numerous hikes such as Kheerganga, Grahan, Chalal, Rasol and for longer treks as well such as Pin Parvati Pass, Sar Pass, etc. Apart from this, it is also known for vibrant cafes situated here. Other nearby attractions include Malana village, Kalga, Pulga, Manikaran, and a few waterfalls like Rudranag.
Another destination, which will be covered in this trip is Tosh, which is 3 km away from Barshiani. Tosh is a place settled at slightly higher altitude than Kasol and is known for its majestic views of snow-capped Himalayas. Kutla is another tiny place which is an hour or 2 hike from Tosh and offers much better views of Parvati Valley.
0th Day: Departure from Delhi
1st Day: Reach Kasol and Sightseeing.
2nd Day: Drive from Kasol to Tosh via Barshiani
3rd Day: Tosh sightseeing, drive to Kasol and depart for Delhi.
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Itinerary (Delhi to Delhi)
0th Day : Departure from Delhi
- Gather at the meeting point ( R K Ashram metro station / Majnu Ka Tila ) by 5 pm and depart for Kasol.
1st Day : Reach Kasol and Sightseeing.
- Wake up in the serene Himalayas when you arrive in Kasol. Check into your camps/hotel and get ready for a day of adventure. Soak in all the magnificent beauty of the wilderness on a hike to Chalal Village, which is 2kms in distance, running along the Parvati River.
- After the hike and exploration, we’ll try out some famous Israeli cuisines in the cafes and restaurants and roam around in the markets.
- Our dinner and overnight stay would be in Kasol.
2nd Day : Drive from Kasol to Tosh via Barshiani
- Today we will be leaving for Tosh after our breakfast. We will be taking our taxi and driving towards Barshaini and then further to Tosh. If the road is blocked due to snow or any other reasons, we will be hiking towards Tosh.
- After reaching Tosh, enjoy the heavenly views amidst the famous peaks of Papasura, Angduri, Devachan amongst others.
- We will be ending our day with dinner and stay in a hotel/homestay.
3rd Day : Tosh sightseeing, drive to Kasol and depart for Delhi.
- We will be ending our last day on a high, as after breakfast we will be hiking to see Tosh Waterfall, which is tucked away amidst the forests. After visiting the Tosh waterfall, we will be driving towards Kasol, and also visit the famous Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib.
- After the visit, we will be departing for Delhi by Volvo/Tempo Traveller/Taxi and will be reaching Delhi the next day by morning.*
Transportation from Delhi (Bus/Tempo Traveller)
5 Meals (Day 1- Lunch + Dinner, Day 2- Breakfast + Dinner, Day 3- Breakfast
Stay in camps/hotel/homestay/guest house on double/triple sharing basis
Internal transportation by taxi (Kasol to Barshiani and back)
First Aid Kits
All Required Permits
Toll Taxes and other State Taxes
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Any meals apart from inclusions
Any airfare/train fare
Any personal expenses
Any additional expenses coming due to natural calamity, road blockage, unavoidable circumstances
Any additional expense due to change of plans at customer end
No cancellations will be taken over call or whatsapp msg. Please reply to the email of payment receipt that you have received at the time of booking.
Free Cancellation upto 45 days before the departure date
44 Days to 30 days of Departure date. 10% of total Trip cost along with the booking amount will be charged as cancellation fee.
29 Days to 20 Days of Departure date. 25% of the total trip cost along with the booking amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
19 Days to 10 Days of Departure date. 50% of the total trip cost along with the booking amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
10 Days to 6 Days of Departure date. 75% of the total trip cost will be charged as cancellation fee.
6 Days to Trip Departure date. 100% of the total trip cost will be charged as a cancellation fee.
No Show . No refund.
Incase of government orders, harsh weather conditions , protests , landslides or any other unforseen circumstances , we work out the best possible alternate plans or trips/treks. At times even even certain activities are cancelled , the organization provides the best alternate but no refunds are provided.
If a trek is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc.), JustWravel will issue a trek voucher for the full amount and if possible will provide an alternate trek. The voucher can be redeemed upto same amount for the same trek or another trek in the next 365 days from the trek departure date.
If a trek or trip cannot be completed due to natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc.). No refund would be provided.
Any extra expense coming due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc.), Will be beared by customer. Company will not be liable.
Cancellations policy will differ during the peak season and popular places.
Things To Pack
Down Jacket (Main jacket)
Tshirt or Fleece
Extra pair of Socks
Rucksack (At least 40L)
Mufflers/ Neck Warmer
Extra pair of Clothes
First Aid Kit
*Add extra thermal layers and sweater during the winter season
Usually, we take a maximum of 15-18 people in one group. We believe bigger groups have less fun and less coordination so that’s why we prefer smaller groups.
We need at least 6 people to operate our fixed departure tours/treks.
All our treks are led by professional trek leaders who are certified, mountaineers. Apart from them, there will be one local guide, cook, helper, porters, and other staff.
All our trips are led by professional trip coordinators who have good experience in leading groups.
Yes definitely it is, the safety of girls is most important for us. All our guides and other staff are carefully chosen for trips/treks. They are honest and reliable but we also advise you to take care of your personal belongings.
Once you confirm the trip/trek and done with the booking, we will send you the packing list according to the trip/trek.
We hire taxis such as Innova, Tempo Traveller, Bolero, Tata Sumo, etc. from our vendors.
We always recommend that you carry your rucksack during the trek because it helps in maintaining your body posture. In case if you cannot, then we can provide you a mule/porter to carry your rucksack. You will have to tell us at least 1 week before the trek. The charges for offloading would be INR 300 per person per day.
Shoes are your lifeline on the trek. It is highly advisable to buy trekking shoes of a good and known brand. You can consider companies like Quechua, Columbia, etc. Waterproof shoes with ankle support will work well.
During the treks, separate toilet tents will be set up on each campsite.
It depends on the tour. If it is a trek then you will be staying in dome tents or if it is a road trip the accommodation can be in a hotel/alpine tent/dome tent/homestay.
Yes, we will provide sleeping bags and mattresses during the trek. Our sleeping bags can withstand temperatures as low as -10 degrees.
It totally depends on group dynamics. If there is a couple, we can give them a separate tent or if there are an odd number of people, then there would be triple sharing.
After selecting the trip/trek, you can book by clicking on the book now button or you can contact us and we will guide you in the booking.
We provide nutritious and healthy food during the treks. We always serve Indian vegetarian food and eggs.
Himalayan water is considered the purest water and safe to drink. But for safety purposes, we sometimes boil the water and then use it for drinking and cooking.
In case you find any clean water on the trek, always fill your water where the water is running not where the water is stable or is in rest.
Yes, you can give suggestions. We will look into that and if we find it feasible then we will apply it.
Yes, we can customize any trip/trek as per your needs and as per the feasibility.
No, but our trek leaders are certified in the Wildlife First Aid course and they always carry a first aid kit and oxygen cylinders on high altitude treks.
Yes, it is advisable that you carry your own medication on the trek.
Well, it totally depends from person to person. Usually, there are no side effects of Diamox but if you are having any prior medical conditions then it is better to consult your doctor.
Our itinerary is designed in a way that we take sufficient time to get acclimatized. In case if you are having a problem on the trek then tell your trek leader about your condition as soon as possible.
It depends on the difficulty level of the trek. The minimum age for eligibility is 14 years.
If it starts raining slowly while trekking then we will continue our trek as per the plan. Your poncho will keep you dry. In case if it is raining heavily then we will try to find any shelter and wait for the rain to stop or slow. If it rains at the campsite then there would not be any problem because all our living tents, kitchen tents, and toilet tents are waterproof. You will stay dry inside.
Differs from person to person. If you think that it would help you maintaining balance while trekking then does bring the pole. Some people think that the trekking pole disturbs the walking rhythm. So it’s up to you.
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Monday, November 21, 2016
Daily Kos report: Will Billy Long be the one who takes down Claire McCaskill?
Daily Kos' look at the 2018 race for U. S. Senate notes the precarious position that incumbent Claire McCaskill will be in if she seeks re-election.
The state made a strong turn toward the Republican party earlier this month and that poses trouble for McCaskill, who may not have won a second term if she had not been able to push GOP voters toward Todd Akin four years ago.
The Republican establishment's choice candidate would be likely be Congresswoman Ann Wagner, according to the article, but two other possibilities noted were Seventh District Congressman Billy Long and Fourth District Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler:
Other possibilities mentioned in a new Politico piece include Reps. Vicky Hartzler and Billy Long. Hartzler is a religious conservative in the Akin mold and an anti-gay jihadist. Long, meanwhile, is a classic tea partying outsider (before he came to Congress, he was an auctioneer), and he beat several established politicians in the GOP primary in 2010. He'd be the perfect person to try something like that again.


Lexy prepares for comeback + reveals MV stills
Set to make a comeback after four years of hiatus, former YG Entertainment artist Lexy released exclusive stills from her upcoming music video. On the 20th of August, new photos from Lexy's recent video shoot were released to the public and is set to return to the industry with her comeback track "Let's Play (Nolza)."
The teaser photos feature scenes from her upcoming music video and revealed more hints on her new image and concept. The track "Let's Play" is described to be a trendy and electronic dance track paired with Lexy's distinctive rapping. She also collaborated with artists and producers JC Jieun and David Kim for her comeback.
Lexy is currently signed under Red Line Entertainment and is aiming for an August release.
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Earth Day’s Dirty Secret: Eco-Activist Killed, Composted His Girlfriend
By Remy Melina LiveScience.com
Ira Einhorn as the master of ceremonies at the first Earth Day rally on April 22, 1970.
CREDIT: Photographer: Michael J. Maicher. Copyright ownership: Temple University Libraries, diamond.temple.edu
Ira Einhorn was on stage hosting the first Earth Day event at the Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on April 22, 1970. Seven years later, police raided his closet and found the "composted" body of his ex-girlfriend inside a trunk.
A self-proclaimed environmental activist, Einhorn made a name for himself among ecological groups during the 1960s and ’70s by taking on the role of a tie-dye-wearing ecological guru and Philadelphia’s head hippie. With his long beard and gap-toothed smile, Einhorn -- who nicknamed himself "Unicorn" because his German-Jewish last name translates to "one horn" -- advocated flower power, peace and free love to his fellow students at the University of Pennsylvania. He also claimed to have helped found Earth Day.
But the charismatic spokesperson who helped bring awareness to environmental issues and preached against the Vietnam War -- and any violence -- had a secret dark side. When his girlfriend of five years, Helen "Holly" Maddux, moved to New York and broke up with him, Einhorn threatened that he would throw her left-behind personal belongings onto the street if she didn’t come back to pick them up.
And so on Sept. 9, 1977, Maddux went back to the apartment that she and Einhorn had shared in Philadelphia to collect her things, and was never seen again. When Philadelphia police questioned Einhorn about her mysterious disappearance several weeks later, he claimed that she had gone out to the neighborhood co-op to buy some tofu and sprouts and never returned.
It wasn’t until 18 months later that investigators searched Einhorn’s apartment after one of his neighbors complained that a reddish-brown, foul-smelling liquid was leaking from the ceiling directly below Einhorn’s bedroom closet. Inside the closet, police found Maddux’s beaten and partially mummified body stuffed into a trunk that had also been packed with Styrofoam, air fresheners and newspapers.
After his arrest, Einhorn jumped bail and spent decades evading authorities by hiding out in Ireland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and France. After 23 years, he was finally extradited to the United States from France and put on trial. Taking the stand in his own defense, Einhorn claimed that his ex-girlfriend had been killed by CIA agents who framed him for the crime because he knew too much about the agency’s paranormal military research. He was convicted of murdering Maddux and is currently serving a life sentence.
Although Einhorn was only the master of ceremonies at the first Earth Day event, he maintains that Earth Day was his idea and that he’s responsible for launching it. Understandably, Earth Day’s organizers have distanced themselves from his name, citing Gaylord Nelson, an environmental activist and former Wisconsin governor and U.S. senator who died in 2005, as Earth Day’s official founder and organizer.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Sen. Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day in the spring of 1970 as a way to bring national awareness to the fact that, at the time, there were no legal or regulatory mechanisms in place to protect the environment. About 20 million participants at various Earth Day events across the U.S. made Earth Day a success, and in December of 1970, Congress authorized the creation of a new federal agency to tackle environmental issues -- the EPA.
This article was provided by Life’s Little Mysteries, a sister site to LiveScience.com.
1979 mugshot and a 2001 mugshot taken upon his return to the U.S. Wikipedia
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