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Scientists in many countries are working on vaccines to treat cancer, and more traditional vaccines protect against cancer-causing viruses.
Understanding the pros and cons of different treatments may help men and their health care teams make more informed treatment decisions.
In 2022, there were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases, 9.7 million deaths and 53.5 million 5-year cancer survivors.
Low-value treatments raise costs, lead to health complications and interfere with more appropriate care.
The latest Cancer Disparities Report finds that disparities by socioeconomic status within each race are larger than disparities by race.
Coffee has numerous health benefits, but too much caffeine can cause problems.
Report findings suggest many cancers were not being diagnosed in a timely manner during the early part of the pandemic.
They’re in DC to advocate for cancer research funding and to expand access to prostate screenings and multi-cancer early detection.
Researchers looked at eight major cancers in 47 countries.
American Cancer Society stresses the need for early detection, screening and prevention strategies, especially for at-risk communities.
Outdoor air pollution is a risk factor for prostate, colorectal, breast and endometrial cancers in some older adults.
Black and Latino people diagnosed with multiple cancers had higher mortality than their white counterparts.
Galleri is the first of a wave of multi-cancer early-detection tests that analyze DNA fragments in the blood for abnormalities.
Distinguishing side effects of treatment from a potential metastatic recurrence can be tricky; we asked cancer experts for best advice.
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Incredible work, as always, from Jason Munn (The Small Stakes). All of these gig posters are completely awesome and so very visually clever, but the Ben Gibbard “camera” poster has got to be my favorite.

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Following the reveal of the prices of the Slavia 1.0L TSI variants on February 28th, Skoda has now revealed the prices of the Slavia 1.5L TSI, which are gonna be INR 16,19,000 for the manual and INR 17,79,000 for the automatic transmission. The 1.5L TSI is available only on the range-topping Style trim.
The 1.5L TSI 4-cylinder petrol engine with active cylinder tech offers 110 kW (150 metric hp) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque, and can be paired with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed DSG automatic. Read more about the car here. Download the brochure here.


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Concealed Nation has a regular feature on its website called #DIGTHERIG. It consists of reader submitted photos about their individual chosen concealed carry weapon and holster choices.
A huge variety of guns and holsters are featured. All are carried by someone. Unfortunately, some of the choices are less than optimal. Concealed Nation doesn’t provide any commentary about whether the CCW choices are good or bad. I fear that leads a lot of uneducated readers to think they are making good choices with regards to CCW weapons just because they are carrying a gun that is similar to one of the guns featured on the website. That’s not a good idea.
While most of the gun/holster combinations featured are completely adequate, some are less than ideal. When I see some of these sub-optimal choices, I will highlight them here, telling my readers why I think that they should be making better choices. I’m going to call my series #DON’TDIGTHERIG
Today’s installation can be seen HERE. It consists of a reader’s Charter Arms .38 revolver, a suede IWB holster, and a lockback knife carried in a belt sheath. The reader describes his CCW gear as follows:
“I carry my Charter Arms Undercover Lite chambered in .38 special in a Vega suede leather holster & an old Schrade Uncle Henry knife that was my grandfathers. I changed the hammer to a spur less double action hammer & the small combat grips both from charter arms. I love the reliability of the revolver & this one has a great trigger. The holster has a moveable and removable clip that makes it so I can use it to open carry on my belt, carry inside the waist, or remove the clip & pocket carry.”
Let’s talk about this choice a bit….
First of all, let’s talk about Charter Arms revolvers. In my experience, these guns are very clearly second tier in terms of defensive revolvers. They simply do not work as smoothly or reliably as a quality weapon from either Smith and Wesson or Ruger.
In fact, four years’ worth of this manufacturer’s revolvers are under recall from one large retailer. All manufacturers occasionally make lemons and all of them have recalls. What worries me the most about this particular recall is that it took four years to recognize the problem! That’s not acceptable! Think about all the guns that people have been relying on for personal protection all those years without knowing that their guns may not function correctly. Quite simply, I would not choose a Charter Arms gun as a defensive piece. If cost is a consideration, a used Smith or Ruger will make a far better defensive choice than a new Charter Arms revolver.
I’ve had a few students bring the guns to class and a couple of officers on my department carry them as backup guns. I’ve found that parts breakage is more common, accuracy is not as good, and triggers seem much heavier than the comparable Smith and Wesson revolvers. The police department I work for also had three of the Charter revolvers that we seized from criminals. I turned them into role playing Simunitions weapons for training. All three broke after relatively light and occasional use for force on force training. I would stay away from using a Charter Arms revolver for self defense.
Beyond the issue of the manufacturer, carrying any .38 snub (especially without spare ammunition) is a very optimistic choice for a defensive piece. I love snub revolvers and own about 20 of them, but I rarely carry one as my primary weapon when out in public. The .38 snub works well for a single-attacker scenario that takes place at close range. In any other kind of attack, the little .38 may not be enough to get the job done. You may only be at risk of a single bad guy at close range. If that’s the case, carry your snub. Most of us recognize that multiple attackers and longer range encounters are either possible or likely. In those cases, the snub doesn’t work nearly as well for the average shooter.
Now that I’ve pissed off all the Charter Arms owners, let’s talk about the holster. Multi-purpose (both IWB and OWB) holsters usually suck. Suede holsters are not ideal for IWB carry. The suede is too soft. The mouth collapses after drawing the gun and it is nearly impossible to reholster without muzzling your weak hand (that has to hold the holster mouth open in order to reholster). The soft suede also allows the trigger to be pulled from the outside of the holster. It isn’t common, but it has happened. Don’t carry suede holsters.
Holsters like this that use the same clip for both inside and outside the waistband carry usually fail to properly maintain the gun during fighting or vigorous physical activity. Simple spring steel belt clips are inadequate to secure the gun to the outside of the waistband. The holster will fall off fairly easily. Besides that, the soft suede is not boned in any way to retain the handgun in a struggle. Bottom line, it’s a bad defensive choice. The holster is too likely to fall off the belt using this kind of clip. The gun will not be retained against an aggressive gun grab. Don’t buy a “multipurpose” holster. Don’t buy a suede holster for either IWB or belt carry.
Equipment isn’t the most important factor in winning your defensive encounter. With that said, you don’t want to intentionally diminish your performance by using bad gear. It’s hard enough to win a gunfight when everything goes well. It’s a lot harder when you have sub optimal guns and holsters.


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If you’re as obsessed with John Mulaney as I am, you’re probably familiar with how the “Stranger Danger” bit from his Netflix special, Kid Gorgeous, ends:
If a kidnapper takes you to every other location, your odds of coming returned alive are slender to none. This buildup is what makes Mulaney’s subsequent line. Hence, exceptional — “if I’m at an area, I never need to go to some other region” — and consists of unique examples like submit-wedding ceremony reception liquids at the resort bar (“Nah, Nah, sister. You’re no longer getting me to no secondary vicinity”).
Unlike Mulaney, I’m not afraid of secondary locations. I like to exit to dinner; however, I pass ingesting dessert at the restaurant when I do. Not due to the fact I have a non-existent candy enamel (to the opposite, as you’re approximately to discover), but alternatively, due to the fact I see the submit-time for supper as a possibility to attempt something else. The move is: Go to a secondary region, just for dessert.
A lot of restaurant dessert menus are afterthoughts. Most mid-variety restaurants have dessert menus that might be overly familiar at pleasant (crème brûlée or carrot cake) or just awful at worst. The maximum obvious solution finished using this move is refusing to accept less while you could plan a separate dessert stop into the meal itself.
The secondary dessert prevent offers me an opportunity to stroll to a bakery (or some other restaurant with a better dessert menu) and strive for something completely extraordinary from the meal I ate up. I lately went to Nom Wah Nolita with my roommate. Once we labored our manner thru a tray of scallion pancakes, Chinese veggies, and pork dumplings, I cautioned we take a walk to Peter’s Pie, a place close to and expensive to my heart — and one in every of Eater NY’s pinnacle pie locations — to attempt their seasonal fruit pies. While Nom Wah offers undoubtedly one of my preferred desserts, the red bean bun, I didn’t need something similar to our meal. I wanted to mix it up, taste a very one-of-a-kind set of flavors that could signal a one-of-a-kind experience entirely.
But the principal cause to consume dessert at a secondary vicinity is fueled by way of my preference to experience this large and delightful town, which is complete of limitless locations to devour and upload for your CBDH (“come again and dine here”) listing — dining out is kind of like a game to me. And by way of the quiet of the nighttime, a secondary dessert means you’ve not most effective loved a brilliant meal at an eating place, you’ve given yourself the hazard to knock a brand new home off your list, which includes ice cream parlors, bakeries, and different locations wherein “dessert” is something that’s no longer always plated.
Dessert at a secondary place makes me sense it achieved — like a pro diner, like a person who’s maximized the possibility to make a preference. So do yourself a choice:
Next time you’re eating out, ask for the test, and then take yourself somewhere else for dessert. Because there’s nothing sweeter than the concept of dessert-consuming as an accomplishment, somewhere unique from wherein you ate dinner.

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“It is clearly industrial espionage, IP [intellectual property] theft on the highest stage,” Assaf Dahan, Cybereason’s lead researcher, instructed CNN.
Requested to touch upon the Cybereason report, Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for the Chinese language embassy in Washington, claimed that China “won’t ever encourage, assist or condone cyber assaults”.
“China opposes unfounded hypothesis and allegations on the problem of hacker assaults,” Liu added. “If the corporate actually cares” [sic] on international cybersecurity, they need to pay extra consideration to the cyberattacks of US government-sponsored hackers on China and different nations.”
Cybersecurity researchers and US officers have for years accused Chinese language espionage and army businesses of hacking and stealing commerce secrets and techniques.
China “has an enormous, refined cyber-theft program,” FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate claimed in a speech to the American Hospital Affiliation final week, “and it carries out extra cyber assaults than all different nations on this planet mixed.”
The FBI declined to touch upon the Cybereason report.
US officers and cyber intelligence analysts level to China’s “Made in 2025” plan – an bold state plan to attain financial dominance – as a rubric for the forms of firms whose information Chinese language hackers have focused.
Some analysts famous a short lived dip in Chinese language hacking exercise shortly after the settlement. However Adam Meyers, senior vice chairman of intelligence at cybersecurity agency CrowdStrike, suspects any lull in China’s financial espionage on the time could also be on account of Xi’s restructuring of the Folks’s Liberation Military.
“Throughout that interval, in 2016, we began to see a significant shift in Chinese language intrusion operations to teams that are actually affiliated with the Ministry of State Safety,” Meyers instructed CNN, citing China’s civilian intelligence company.
China’s international cyber-espionage campaigns are more and more concentrating on massive repositories of invaluable information, reminiscent of telecom and Web service suppliers, somewhat than particular person organizations, Meyers stated.
“I feel they’ve actually upped their recreation when it comes to pursuing broader infrastructure, so it is more durable to essentially pinpoint that they had been doing financial espionage,” Meyers stated.
Within the hacking Cybereason investigated, firm executives stated they first observed the exercise when the attackers broke into an Asian subsidiary of a significant manufacturing and expertise firm.
However it will take months to efficiently kick the hackers out of the community, which Cybereason says exhibits how decided they had been of their mission.


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The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) decision to block JD Sports’ (JD.L) takeover of Footaslym has been overturned following an appeal.
The Competition Appeals Tribunal said on Friday that CMA acted “irrationally” when it ruled the deal would “substantially” lessen competition.
JD Sports announced plans to buy rival shoe retailer Footasylum for £90m in March 2019. The CMA subsequently blocked the deal in May of this year. The CMA said the deal could “leave shoppers with fewer discounts or receiving lower quality customer service.”
JD Sports appealed the decision and the Competition Appeals Tribunal sided with JD on Friday.
The tribunal said the CMA did not follow up on inquiries with suppliers and failed to properly assess the likely impact of COVID-19. It said the CMA had not properly consider the ability of sportswear brands Nike (NKE) and Adidas (ADS.DE) to boost their direct-to-consumer operations while stores were shut during lockdown.
The CMA said it would “take stock of today’s judgment and carefully consider” next steps, “including whether to appeal.”
“We are disappointed that the tribunal disagreed with the CMA’s approach to information gathering about the specific impact of coronavirus on the sector given the circumstances at that time,” CMA chief executive Andrea Coscelli said.
JD Sports has consistently rejected the CMA’s judgment. The company said in June the watchdog had failed to “take proper account of the dynamic and rapidly evolving competitive landscape in which we operate.”
The retailer also said the CMA failed to take into account the “long lasting and likely permanent impact” that the coronavirus pandemic would have on the industry.
At the time, it said that Footasylum was especially vulnerable to the COVID-19 downturn that hit the majority of UK high street retailers. JD Sports claimed that without a backing from a merger, Footasylum would have entered administration.
The CMA said it found no evidence that COVID-19 would remove its competition concerns.
In August, the watchdog slapped JD and its biggest shareholder with a £300,000 fine for allegedly breaking the CMA’s blocking order on the Footasylum deal. It said JD broke the rules when Footasylum closed a store in Wolverhampton. JD Sports said the potential breach had been made by Footasylum without its’s knowledge.
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American Airlines Asks Court to Approve US Airways MergerDavid McLaughlin
AMR Corp., the parent of American Airlines, asked the judge overseeing its bankruptcy case to approve its $11 billion merger with US Airways Group Inc. to create the world’s largest carrier.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane in Manhattan is scheduled on March 27 to consider approving the agreement filed yesterday. The merger will take effect through a bankruptcy plan that hasn’t been proposed yet.
“The combination of the two airlines will result in superior value for all stakeholders,” American said in its filing.
Fort Worth, Texas-based American and US Airways, based in Tempe, Arizona, announced the merger last week. US Airways began its pursuit of a deal in January 2012, less than two months after AMR filed for bankruptcy.
The combined company would operate under the American Airlines name. US Airways Chief Executive Officer Doug Parker will be CEO of the merged company, while AMR CEO Tom Horton will be chairman through its first annual meeting.
The agreement, which has the backing of creditors holding about $1.2 billion in claims, can be terminated by either company if the merger hasn’t been consummated by Oct. 14. That deadline can be extended to Dec. 13 under certain circumstances, American said. The deadline for filing objections to the merger is March 15.
The closing of the merger and the effectiveness of American’s bankruptcy plan will occur together, American said in court papers. The carrier has an April 15 deadline for filing the reorganization plan in court. It said a plan hasn’t been negotiated with the committee representing unsecured creditors in the bankruptcy case.
The case is in re AMR Corp., 11-15463, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan).


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Blurb from UKHH.com: Originally released on 1984 records back in 2007, Killamari are proud to re-introduce this amazing first release from the heavyweight crew ‘TEXTOFFENDERS’
Any self respecting underground hed who hasn’t been dead for the last week will surely have either copped or heard the murmurs….
The North East’s finest Text Offenders, have finally arrived with their first full length release on 1984 Records: Spit Hop Volume 1! Hailing from the mighty Newcastle Burnz and Esyoube (Sub) have dropped a heavyweight slice for the Uk listeners’ pleasure. The duo started out as local pioneers of the Newcastle hip hop scene with long standing fellow emcee and friend Stig of the Dump. They’ve been tearing down venues for nearly a decade now and fine honing their skills for this very release….
Both Burnz and Sub are slick producers with a beatmaking ability to rival anyone who’s anyone right now. They both create and perform their own cuts too and as if that wasn’t enough, both of them are two of the tightest rappers I’ve come across on these shores! Each of them are standalone hip hop factories in their own right but when combined the listener is assured of something rather special. Spit Hop Volume 1 does not disappoint.
If you’re craving that commercial sound with a blingy edge and tales of riches and bitches then this is NOT for you. Spit Hop is a no-holds barred, straight up underground slugfest. No attempt is made here to allure listeners in with gimmicks and no sacrifices are made in the music to accomodate psuedo artistry. This is as raw, honest, real and in your face as British rap gets, yet maintains an extremely high quality sound to all the cuts, lyrics and music. Spit Hop Volume 1 is a seamless release that will leave producers, fans and emcees alike literally drooling through green grinning faces.
With guest emcees by the bundle, this 17 track monster is packed wall to wall with bangers. Burnz and Sub trade verses with some of the finest emcees in Britain such as Stig of the Dump on their weed flick Bucket Town and Lee Scott on Our Beginning…….which has one of the creepiest beats I’ve ever heard. We have servings of Conflix seasoned with drizzles of big Manage on the uncompromising Untouchable. Sonny Jim, 777, Rick Fury, Shifty and Chattabox all appear bouncing off Sub and Burnz throughout to give you the current benchmark in underground UK hip hop talent.
This is the must have for lovers of head nodding. If you purchase one UK release this year Spit Hop Volume 1 is the one to cop. The CD is available from Suspect Packages now! And without meaning offence you really would be stupid to miss out.


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Instagram introduced us to countless amazing bloggers who completely changed the way we look at food, and it’s always fun to find a new one. Liz Miu is one of the biggest rising stars on the platform, and her recipes are as healthy and delicious as it gets.
With over 200,000 followers under her belt on Instagram and over 80,000 more on TikTok, Miu already conquered the world and she has thousands of eyes on her every time she drops a new recipe. She describes herself as “a chaotic neutral Gemini”, who enjoys sharing “fun planty recipes” with the world.
Miu is based in Sydney, Australia, she embarked on her own plant-based journey eight years ago. That’s why she mostly specializes in vegan dishes, or as she calls them “delicious recipes that are tasty, easy and nourishing for the soul.”
Miu’s food blog is a perfect source of inspiration if you’re trying to embrace a plant-based diet, but aren’t exactly sure where to start. She came up with recipes for everything from breakfast foods and desserts to sauces and salads, often inspired by Asian cuisine.
Miu became such a huge sensation that she outgrew the borders of her food blog, and published her own cookbook. It’s called Easy Vegan Christmas, and we’re sure it’s just the first of many that she’s going to write in the future.


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Minutes of the April 29, 1996
United States Sentencing Commission Business Meeting
Chairman Richard P. Conaboy and Ex Officio Commissioner Mary Harkenrider were present in the Commissioners' Conference room. Commissioners Wayne Budd, Michael Goldsmith, A. David Mazzone, and Deanell Tacha participated via telephone. Commissioners Julie Carnes and Michael Gelacak were unable to attend. Staff members present included: Paul Martin, Deputy Staff Director; John Steer, General Counsel; Marguerite Driessen, Senior Staff Attorney; Judy Sheon, Principal Technical Advisor; and Win Swenson, Deputy General Counsel.
Chairman Conaboy commenced the meeting at 11:05 a.m. On the agenda was the proposed money laundering guideline. There was no motion to promulgate. The Commission did agree to make it clear that the amendments previously promulgated this amendment cycle are effective on November 1, 1996.
Chairman Conaboy adjourned the meeting at 11:19 a.m.

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Author: Julia Donaldson Publisher: Macmillan Childrens Books (2013) ISBN-10: 0230769888 ISBN-13: 9780230769885 Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover Dimensions: 2536 x 25.8 x 0.9 cm
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When Sugarlump the rocking horse wishes to see the world, a magical unicorn with a silver horn and sparkling blue eyes turns him into a real horse. But after trotting around the farm, galloping around a racetrack and even dancing at the circus, Sugarlump learns to be careful what he wishes for and realises how much he misses the children he left behind.
Luckily the unicorn has one more wish to grant ...Sugarlump and the Unicorn by Julia Donaldson's rhythmic, lyrical verse and Lydia Monks's bright, beautiful illustrations. There's glitter on every page too! Praise for The Singing Mermaid.


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I recently had the pleasure of attending Sacramento Fashion Week for the first time! I’ve known about the event for a couple of years now and have friends who attended, so I was really excited to check it out for myself. This year, the designer showcase was held at the Sacramento Railyards, which is a neat industrial type space that they transformed for the event. There were two showcases for emerging designers, one for Spring/Summer ‘17 and another for Autumn/Winter ‘17. They even had Project Runway finalist, Alexandria von Bromssen from Season 12 who closed out the whole show. I’m a big fan of the show and watched it religiously during her season, so I was really looking forward to seeing her collection.
Leading up to the shows, there were all kinds of fun events in Sacramento that you could take part in that were either put on by Sacramento Fashion Week or simply inspired by it. My favorite event was an Instagram meetup put together by my friends at Good Inc where models, photographers, bloggers, and designers came together to do something that we all love to do, express our creativity. Meetups are one of my favorite ways to come together as a community here in Sacramento.
All week, I was trying to figure out what to wear to the shows on the last two nights of Sacramento fashion week. I’m happy to report that I found clothes to wear, it’s a miracle! For the first night of the designer showcase, I wanted to work around this awesome Adidas tee I that I’d just purchased. Now be honest, who else is excited about these old school logos that are coming back from designers? I can’t be the only one? In a way, I don’t feel like enough time has passed for me to be wearing all this 90’s gear again, but I like it, so I’m just going with it.
I kept those old school vibes strong with my look by styling my tee with a pair of mom jeans that I find myself wearing a lot these days. I wanted to take that everyday tee shirt and pair of jeans and make it into something that I could rock at fashion week. I gave my look that extra flair by accessorizing with some bold statement pieces like a cozy fur bomber jacket and a sparkly statement necklace to make it runway worthy I then added some nude wedges and a black clutch to complete my look.
For the second night of the designer showcase, I wanted to wear something a bit feminine, and knew that this green slip dress was the one to make it happen. Of course, when I say “feminine” I mean structured tops and leather jackets! One thing that I decided after wearing this was that I need to incorporate more of this beautiful shade of green into my wardrobe. It’s my “color” after all! To create my minimalistic, yet feminine look, I layered my slip dress over a crisp white button up then, added my favorite leather jacket, velvet boots and a pair of floral socks for a fun added statement. When I saw them, I couldn’t believe how perfect they were for my dress when I saw them! I think I may be wearing statement socks more often, what do you think?
I had a fun time at Sacramento Fashion Week getting dressed up, running into friends, and seeing what Sacramento has for us in these upcoming seasons!
Necklace: Forever 21
Photography: Kyra Klopp
Socks: Forever 21
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JUMPING INTO THE UNKNOWN
Filiz Odabas-Geldiay grew up in a family of pioneering leaders. Her father, Mehmet Odabas, was the Secretary-General with the National Productivity Center of the Turkish State. He helped to progress backward communities in a sustainable manner and dreamed of creating conditions for people to have equal access and opportunity to education, employment and services.
Mehmet was in a tragic car accident when Filiz was in first grade. He was so beloved that factories closed their doors so that their employees could donate blood to aid in his recovery. Sadly, Mehmet eventually succumbed to his injuries and Filiz’s mother, Nermin, became a young widow with two children and no visible income.
“The strength and fortitude that my mother showed during this time shaped my life forever. She established an organization in my father’s name and not only persevered, but became very successful in a field dominated by men,which is particularly challenging in a Muslim country,” said Filiz. She continued, “ My grandmother and aunt moved in to help take care of us. Mom continued to educate herself on how to establish state-labor relations and best practices.”
This was a turbulent time in Turkey; people were killed during clashes and strikes for better wages and working conditions. Yet, Nermin continued her work organizing global seminars on state-labor relations, bringing together world experts and Turkish leaders. “My mother’s role as a mediator, often as the only woman in a room full of men, made a huge impression on me,” said Filiz. “There is a Voice of America documentary and a novel based on her life. Mom is elderly now with health challenges, yet she remains my strongest role model, both as a woman and a mother.”
Filiz completed her formal education and went on to found the successful World Children’s Day Foundation. Its aim was to inspire children to take responsibility to create the kind of world they want to live in and to demonstrate the possibility of becoming good government leaders. Every year school children from around the globe brimmed with pride as they took seats in the United Nations General Assembly.
“When I was growing up, I was passionate about parachute-jumping and took advantage of free classes offered by the State to encourage young people in aviation. Though it was scary at first, I still went ahead. Jumping into the unknown has become a metaphor for my life,” said Filiz.
WOMEN AND PEACE
Her life took a fascinating turn in 1995, when she met renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Several years later, Filiz was appointed Executive Director of the International Association for Human Values, founded by Shankar. Its mission is to reduce stress and develop leaders in order that human values can flourish in people and communities, worldwide.
“Sri Sri believes the role of women in the development of society is of the utmost importance; it is the only thing that determines whether a society is strong and harmonious, or otherwise. It’s a message that resonates with me,” said Filiz.
It’s encouraging to note that US Secretary of State John Kerry agrees with the esteemed spiritual leader. In an official State Department blog, Kerry wrote, “Countries that value and empower women to participate fully in decision-making are more stable, prosperous, and secure. The opposite is also true. When women are excluded from negotiations, the peace that follows is more tenuous.”
Filiz traveled to Baghdad earlier this year, during one of the highest episodes of violence since the start of the Iraq war. The New York Times reported 703 people killed in February alone, with Baghdad being the worst affected.
IAHV is conducting two of its women empowerment programs in Iraq, with grants from the Office of Global Women’s Issues, US Department of State. The focus is on the prevention of gender-based violence against women and the advancement of women’s careers.
“I was eager to explore ways to sustain our programs and honor our local teachers. They have been working tirelessly for years surrounded by extreme violence in a society that traditionally doesn’t support the empowerment of women. My colleagues tried to arrange for security guards to accompany us, but it didn’t work out. We just moved on with our meetings, noting many foreign businessmen wearing bullet-proof vests and traveling with security details in huge armored vehicles.”
An underserved population extremely impacted by years of war, are Iraqi widows. Traditionally widows are supported by extended family, neighbors and mosques. However, due to the high casualties of war, particularly among Iraq’s male population, available assistance no longer meets the growing needs.
IAHV’s programs provide women with vocational training and leadership development. Training includes tools to release negative emotions such as; fear, anxiety and grief; recipients report greater peace of mind, strength, clarity of mind and renewed hope IAHV reports that almost 600 Iraqi women have benefitted from its Life Skills training, 70 young professionals graduated from its Community Leadership Training programs,150 women completed vocational training and 64 women have received academic certificates in finance.
SECRETS TO A HAPPY LIFE
It’s absolutely inspiring to note how Filiz was able to move beyond profound personal loss at such a young age, to lead a fulfilling and happy life dedicated to uplifting others, while also raising two daughters with her husband, Vedat. “He is my main supporter,” said Filiz.
I wondered what her secret to life is, or if she has special super powers?
“The breathing and meditation techniques I learned through the Art of Living Foundation, founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, give me more energy and happiness than I knew in my 20’s!” At times when I feel like giving up, President John F. Kennedy’s famous quote, ‘to those whom much is given, much is expected,’ speaks to my heart. I choose to ease the suffering of others as a way of coping with the suffering in the world. Nothing matches the immense joy I feel when I can share a smile and bring relief to someone.”
Wise words from a wise woman.
Filiz Odabas-Geldiay Executive Director, International Association for Human Values. Filiz supports IAHV’s governance, strategic partnerships and public relations. Filiz is a member of the Secretary’s Subcommittee for Women in the US Department of State, and was selected as one of the Nation’s Top 90 Women Mentoring Leaders at the Global Women Mentoring and Philanthropy Summit in 2011. Formerly the executive director of World Children’s Day Foundation, Filiz received MA in Communications and Conflict Management and BA in International Relations from American University.

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FILSCAP is a non-stock, non-profit society of composers, lyricists, and music publishers which grants music users the legal permission to publicly play, broadcast, or make available copyrighted musical compositions of its members and the members of its affiliate foreign societies. It is a regular member of the Paris-based International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), which is the umbrella organization of all composer societies around the world.
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Coming from a large family with five brothers, JC grew up in Grapevine, Texas, a small town outside Dallas. In 1999, he moved to Tampa, Florida, where he now resides. As I've been going through some medical procedures, I've been searching for a book to get my mind off health issues and burying myself (figuratively) in a good book.
In this well written gripping story, a wife and her husband are having a difficult time with their marriage. He is about to go on a fishing trip and she persuades him to allow her to accompany her.What she had been unaware of is that he had already asked to bring one of his buddies, so there is a threesome.
The story moves right along and something about the husband's past catches up with him. The party is crashed by a group of murderous teenagers who claim that Owen, the husband, has something that belongs to them and they demand getting it back.
There is no help to be found and things get dicey fast.
Not to give away segments of the plot but just try to imagine a deserted Florida waterway where where an innocent group of fisherman are stalked with no one to ask for help.
The characters are well described and are sympathetic. They find themselves in a dire predicament where the reader could see themselves with a little imagination. The reader becomes engrossed and will find it difficult to put the book down.
Recommended. fishing trips help him breathe authenticity into his stories, which feature the rich landscape of Texas and Florida as backdrops.
He has written a monthly column in New Tampa Style magazine and penned several mystery-suspense stories. His first, "The Designated Survivor," was published in 2013. JC invites you to visit his mystery writing blog at jcgatlin.com


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This is the little Mixtape we made for you guys! We have selected carefully from our all time favorite, friends, bands we shared the stage with in the past or simply good times, all timers! We hope you enjoy, we’re looking forward to come on the 16th!
Always Then by The KVB
Played with those guys in Paris and they are swell people and have a lovely crowd among the 8MM bar people in Berlin. Now, they moved to Manchester now, we love ‘em!
Gallowdance by Lebanon Hanover
Nearby our hometown Frankfurt we were supporting them at the very start. I think it was our first real gig with the full live band and it was blasting. I told the singer of Lebanon that it was fun and we should do it again, sometime. Her reply wasn’t really nice, ha ha! I think we overdrew some time and we were pretty loud that night too. Still a shame, I think, ha ha.”
Downtown by Majical Cloudz
One of our all time favourites! Shame they broke up! This is one of the reasons we make music. Please reunite, Majical Cloudz!
Loaded by Primal Scream
U.K. Banger. No words neeed!
Breathe the Fire by The Soft Moon
This is the track & album that keeps us awake through the long hours of driving. This is the first gig we’re flying to, but we travelled long distances through Europe. So, if you got a long ride ahead of you, this is the track!
I Might Be Wrong by Radiohead
This is actually the reason we make music. Inspiration no.1. And that’s (if we could decide) our favourite album by Radiohead!
The Seed by The Roots
This track makes you smile immediately. That’s why it’s here!
A New Error by Moderat & Goodbye by Aparat
Biggest role model in the German music industry, Sascha Ring and his Moderat x Aparat! He came by our studio for a few beers. We spoke about creating stuff, writer’s block and sober months. I don’t think we actually spoke about music, but that wasn’t really important. We listened to a lot, though. Super nice guy!
Untold by RY X
He’s a mentor and a friend and there’s a glowing aura wherever he is. A ladies man, too. Having a big decision ahead of us, we always call him up and we recommend going to his festival, the Sacred Ground, where we had the honour to get invited to play this year. Beautiful man!
White Gloves by Khruangbin
Brighton, Coalition, The Great Escape. Julien and I were still playing just the two of us. A lot of technical issues. The venue was a cave basement or something and it dripped from the ceiling onto my controllers and computer. Not so nice. but we had a good time. Khruangbin played after us.
Hey Moon by John Maus feat. Molly Nilsson
Absolute performance genius. Saw him at Funkhaus recently and he talks to himself 30 minutes before gigs. He was alone on stage. No band needed. His brother Joseph passed away on tour this year. His show was so intense, as if it was all in remembrance of him. G-E-N-I-U-S
Deep Pockets by Gaz Combes
Ride your car to a party at your friend’s house and turn it up.
A Miracle America by Blackmail
Sophie Morello, a Parisian DJ, who booked us for her party in Paris, showed us this track. No one knows it, but everyone should. If I could travel back in time or reincarnate, I wanna be the singer of this track or at least catch him once wherever he is.
Hungry Heart by Yak
When we started in London, they came up as the new rock outfit from London. Loved them since. Great guys, sang karaoke with them in Berlin next to the Michelberger Hotel, after their show.
The Things That Dreams Are Made Of by The Human League
Every wannabe DJ should know and play this at the start of his set. Makes you look like a pro, I think, ha ha.
Windowlicker by Aphex Twin
Going to see him play tonight at Funkhaus Berlin. First Berlin performance after 15 years. We’ve all counted our blessings, but I am always careful with high expectations!
This Society by Florian Kupfer
Friend from back in the day in Frankfurt. He’s a sick techno DJ now and signed to L.I.E.S. Records – also listen to this track Feelin. I remember he always complained that all the local shitty DJs take away bookings he should get. He then traveled out into the world and outdid everyone else. Well done, Flo!
Love, Lea Porcelain
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The futures of several Manchester United players are clouded after the dismissal of David Moyes.
The Daly Express says while Moyes' demise was brought about in part by the unhappiness of a number of United players, those players are expected to see how the situation plays out before making their future wishes known.
Danny Welbeck is the latest United player to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with Tottenham thought to be monitoring the situation closely.
Similarly, Borussia Dortmund are thought to have been preparing a bid to bring Shinji Kagawa back to Germany only for the Japanese international to indicate he wanted to stick with United for the time being.
Nemanja Vidic has already made a decision to leave United for Inter Milan at the end of the season, but Rio Ferdinand may delay a decision about his future until there is more clarity about who will be in charge next term.


text: This exquisite .925 sterling silver component bracelet has been anointed with the oils of frankincense and myrrh oils. It is accented with Swarovski crystal, chezh glass beads and a silver cross charm. It is also accented with the familiar colors for a mother. Bracelet comes in an acrylic jewelry box with the following prayer: "Mother, I love you and Jesus does too (Pink)! I ask him to fill you with his Holy Spirit (Clear) and to cover you with his blood (Red) as you journey through your day! Amen.

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The 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 is an excellent choice for someone looking for a sporty coupe that offers reliability, performance, and style. This model has an aluminum interior, a rear-wheel drive system, and an anti-theft system. Moreover, its exterior is finished in Guards Red, a color reminiscent of the Porsche 911. In addition, its interior is black.
If you are looking to purchase a used Porsche 997, you must do your research. These cars are not easy to find and will likely increase in value over the next few years. However, there are some things you can do to reduce the risks associated with buying a used Porsche.
The first thing you need to do is get a pre-purchase inspection. This will ensure you are aware of any costly repairs that may be necessary. It should include an overview of the car’s service history and any advisories. It would help if you also asked for invoices for any repairs.
Another way to look for a problem is to check your engine’s oil. If it is missing or looks dirty, it is a sign of a pending repair. An overheating problem can be a sign of a cracked cylinder liner, but this is a problem that needs to be handled by a mechanic. Check out the latest used car inventory of Porsche 911 GT3
If you have a crack in the cylinder liner, it can take a while for the engine to regain full power. This can be very dangerous. Your car may be at risk of overheating, leading to catastrophic engine failure.
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a high-performance, homologation model of the 911 sports car. It is a successor to the original GT3 model, which first saw the light of day in 1973. It has been successful in racing, having won over a dozen class victories.
The 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is an evolution of the original car. The body has been modified to meet regulations, and a new rear spoiler has been fitted to increase downforce.
It is also lighter, with a weight of 1,370 lbs. Compared to the standard GT3 model, the R.S. is 44 pounds lighter.
One of the most significant changes was the all-new “zero lift” aerodynamic package, which creates aerodynamic downforce. This prevents grip-diminishing “lift” and improves stability in corners.
In addition to this, the interior was updated with lightweight suede instead of leather. It has a redesigned, lowered suspension and a navigation system. Also, the car was the first to feature electronically adjustable suspension.
Another significant change was the addition of a carbon fiber rear wing. This reduces the vehicle’s top speed but increases directional stability.
Other features include a rear spoiler that’s 0.8 inches taller and 20% more effective than the 991.1 and a lower front spoiler.
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a track-focused version of the famous 911. Its 4.0-liter 6-cylinder engine churns out 415 horsepower and can achieve a top speed of more than 200 mph. And while it might lack a fixed rear wing, it still has a striking aero kit that enhances the car’s looks. This particular example has been pampered with the equipment, an entire leather interior, an actual manual transmission, a bi-xenon headlamp package, and 19” silver-finished alloy wheels.
But the GT3’s most impressive features come from a mechanical limited-slip differential and active suspension. These features allow the car to transfer power from its 415-hp flat-six mounted at the back to the front.
Moreover, the car’s engine has no warning lights and starts and stops on command. The cockpit has a tracking screen that displays information in an easy-to-read format. Additionally, the rear spoiler is automatic and has been programmed to extend when needed.
The car boasts black, sport-themed seats, perforated front bolsters, and a three-spoke sports steering wheel. Also on hand is a Bose high-end sound package.
The interior of the Porsche 911 GT3 is easy to place to understand and enjoy. Designed with a focus on the driver’s position and comfort, the cockpit is designed with high-side bolsters and a four-way backrest adjustment. Adding to the sporty feel is the Race-Tex/leather upholstery.
The exterior features a fixed rear wing, bi-xenon headlights, and LED taillights. It also has center-exit exhaust outlets. Other features include illuminated door sill guards in carbon fiber.
Inside the car, you’ll find an entire black leather interior. Leather covers the gear lever and the rearview mirror. There are also leather-covered seat center panels. These have a classic look and can be painted to match the color of the exterior.
There are digital displays on either side of the tachometer that show navigation and infotainment. The car also has climate control, a sunroof, and a limited-slip differential.
Among the other options, you’ll find a rare Sports Chrono Package. It includes a stopwatch mounted on the dashboard.
Additionally, you’ll have the option of a Clubsport package. This option features a bolted-on roll bar behind the front seats and a motorsport-specific hand-held fire extinguisher. You can also choose a lighter-weight roof that lowers the vehicle’s center of gravity.
Aluminum doors and trunk lid
The Porsche 911 is one of the most iconic sports cars in the world. Designed for the modern driver, it offers an abundance of performance and technological upgrades. The latest model features a new front bumper and a redesigned rear spoiler.
It also boasts some excellent cargo space. According to Edmunds, the rear seats can fold forward to create a flat floor for carrying gear. However, the retracted roof limits headroom.
A new front bumper increases downforce, while the rear spoiler enhances grip. Other features include the navigation system, the sports Chrono gauge package, and an improved suspension.
The 911 GT3 has been competing in national and international series. In addition, it has won awards for its technology, including a first-in-class stability control system.
The Porsche 911 has been in production for over seven generations. Since its inception, the 911 has remained at the forefront of the automotive industry. Today, it comes in several flavors, including all-wheel drive, four-door sedans, and convertibles.
There are two versions of the 911: the Carrera and the GT3. The latter has the advantage of a slender profile and is much lighter than the former.
This model has a 4.0-liter engine. This engine produces 331 kilowatts at 7,500 rpm and has a redline of 8,500 rpm.
The Porsche 911 is one of the most recognizable sports cars in the world. It has a classic look, excellent performance, and a solid interior. There are a variety of versions of the car, including the Carrera, S, GT3, and Cabriolet.
In 2003, the GT3 was introduced to the market. For the first time, this model featured an anti-theft system. Despite being new, this security system is not offered in the U.S. But, there is a system in place for the Carrera and S.
The system includes several components that work together to prevent theft. These include a remote control, an alarm system, and a security center. A mobile app allows local police to be notified when a vehicle is stolen.
If the thief is skilled enough to get the key out of the ignition, the security system can shut off the engine, preventing the car from restarting. This kind of system could only be installed by a professional.
Another system feature is a navigation system, which can be found in the center console. Besides being a handy navigation device, this can also be used to locate an open garage door.
Rear wheel drive
If you are in the market for a new car and have been considering a Porsche 911 GT3, you might be wondering which model to go for. Porsche offers four different models in its GT3 line. These include the GT3, GT3 Cup, GT3 RSR, and Porsche Turbo.
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a homologation model that competes in many racing series, including the GT3 Cup Challenge and the Formula 1 international Porsche Supercup. It was introduced in Europe in October 2006. A US version, the 997 GT3 RS, was launched in 2007.
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a rear-wheel-drive model powered by a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre flat-six engine. This unit produces 485 PS (360 hp) at 8,000 rpm and 299 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm.
In addition to the increased power, the GT3 RS has a wider rear track for improved stability. A rear spoiler increases downforce and improves cornering grip.
Another benefit of the GT3 RS is that it is lighter than the standard model. It weighs 1,370 pounds compared to 3,020 pounds. This is due to a softer steel engine cover and progressive springs.
It is also worth noting that the U.S. version has a standard rear window. The U.S. version is designed to comply with the rules of IMSA and the SCCA.
In conclusion, the 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 is a powerful and impressive sports car that remains in production. From its advanced anti-theft system to its superior rear-wheel-drive performance, this model surpasses all expectations of what a luxurious sports car should be. With features like the navigation system, the sports Chrono gauge package, and enhanced safety features, it is clear why this car remains at the forefront of the automotive industry. The Porsche 911 GT3 is truly a must-have for any luxury enthusiast.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What engine does the 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 have?
Answer: The 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre flat-six engine that produces 485 PS (360 hp) at 8,000 rpm and 299 lb-ft of torque at 6,000 rpm.
2. Does the 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 have a rear window?
Answer: Yes, the U.S. version has a standard rear window to comply with the rules of IMSA and the SCCA.
3. What is the top speed of the 2008 Porsche 911 GT3?
Answer: The 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 has a top speed of 193 mph.
4. Does the 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 have an anti-theft system?
Answer: Yes, the GT3 model features an anti-theft system which includes a remote control, an alarm system, and a security center. It also has a mobile app that allows local police to be notified when a vehicle is stolen.
5. What other features does the 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 have?
Answer: The 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 has many features, including a navigation system, sports Chrono gauge package, and enhanced safety features. It also has a lighter weight, a wider rear track for improved stability, and a rear spoiler to increase downforce and cornering grip.


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I am currently using Sporting Index, SpreadEx, Extrabet (IG Index linked) and Betfair for my sports spread betting racing Formula 1 plays. I’m getting bored of all the time wasting financial tittle tattle going on in the world and making decent money spread betting Formula 1 most years, so spices it up a bit, for me at least!!:o)
The great thing with F1 spread betting and motor racing is that on this market they pay out on drivers finishing top 6 plus I can close out anytime. Kimi Raikkonen is pretty much for good finished and has been ever since he achieved his dream in becoming Champion; will also take Ferrari longer than Renault and McLaren to fight back. https://esportsrant.com/
Red Bull are very quick but have had many reliability problems so far this year, the fact the race was in the wet that they won, means less stress was imposed on the car than normal, which perhaps helped their reliability in those conditions. Their car is also more suited to high speed tracks.
I’m a huge fan of Ross Brawn but not of Button, when it comes down to it I’m afraid he may prove their Achilles heel; you also have a recurring situation where results/rules can often be manipulated later in the year to make sure the title goes down to the wire – Button would be the likely culprit of that this year.
So many people thinking Button or Vettel will be Champion but exactly the same as stock market trading…people do the natural thing in blowing with the wind and believing what they see on the end of their nose rather than look beyond it, at this stage of the Formula 1 season we’re just circulating on the edge of a cobweb gravitating towards the centre hole but there’s an awful long way before we reach it and a lot will change between now and then.
The other teams already getting their diffusers together, Alonso had one last weekend for first time and stuck it 2nd on grid, Renault have big further developments coming in Spain and Monaco. Alonso in my opinion is one of the most talented racing drivers in the world and knows how to put a title together without choking; Briatore is also strong. I have always regarded Adrian Newey as the best guy in the world that understands how air flows around a car, Williams haven’t been the same since he left…
I don’t keep up with the news flow, just results, and have been surprised so far this year. It’s a good change for the sport I think. In any case I’ll happily continue to observe the masses and do the opposite for my motor racing plays:o)

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A Saudi Arabian student who died after a brutal attack on a footpath in Colchester was named by Essex Police today as Nahid Almanea, 31.
More top news
Caitlyn Jenner insists she said "so many nice things about Kris" in her new memoir which chronicles the history of their relationship.
Detectives are investigating whether a 30-year-old man in Taunton died after taking 'spice', Avon and Somerset Police said.
Morgan Ackerman, 16, was playing "knock, knock ginger" with two friends when he ran out into the road and into the path of a taxi.

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Author: Beric Croome and Gerhard Badenhorst (Tax Executives at ENSafrica).
The South African National Treasury indicated in the 2016 Budget Review that there are differing views as to whether the remuneration paid to a non-executive director (NED) is subject to employees tax, that is, pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) and whether a NED should register for value-added tax (VAT). It was suggested that these issues be investigated to provide clarity. In its final response document on the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2016, National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) proposed that SARS address the uncertainties relating to VAT and PAYE in relation to NED remuneration in an interpretation note.
On 10 February 2017, SARS issued Binding General Ruling (Income Tax) 40 (BGR 40) and Binding General Ruling (VAT) 41 (BGR 41) in which it sets out its interpretation of the Income Tax Act (the Act) and the Value-Added Tax Act (the VAT Act) in relation to NED remuneration. Unlike what has become common practice by SARS to publish binding general rulings in draft format for public comment first, BGR 40 and BGR 41 were issued as final documents without inviting public comment.
Binding General Ruling 40
This BGR sets out SARSs interpretation of the employees tax consequences of fees derived by non-executive directors as well as the impact of section 23(m) of the Act on non-executive directors claiming deductions against fees derived by them.
SARS points out that since the introduction of the so-called statutory test contained in paragraph (ii) of the exclusions to the definition of remuneration contained in the Fourth Schedule to the Act, there has been uncertainty over the nature of amounts paid to non-executive directors and whether they should be subject to employees tax.
The Act does not define the term non-executive director. The King III Report on Governance for South Africa, 2009, commissioned by the Institute of Directors of Southern Africa, stated that the crucial elements of a non-executive directors role in a company are that a non-executive director:
must provide objective judgement independent of management of a company;
must not be involved in the management of the company; and
is independent of management on issues such as, among others, strategy, performance, resources, diversity, etc.
SARS points out that for the purposes of the BGR 40, it is considered that a non-executive director is to be a director who is not involved in the daily management or operations of a company but attends and provides objective judgment on the companys affairs and votes at board meetings.
The BGR 40 makes it clear that SARS accepts that the nature of the duties performed by a non-executive director mean that they are not regarded as common-law employees. Thus, the only basis on which a non-executive director could be subject to employees tax is if the so-called statutory tests apply. Those tests provide that, notwithstanding an amount paid for services rendered to a person carrying on an independent trade, the recipient is regarded as an employee if two requirements are satisfied, namely, the premises test and the control or supervision test.
These tests comprise the following:
The premises test requires that the services must be performed mainly at the premises of the client. Mainly is regarded as meaning a quantitative measure in excess of 50% based on the judgment of Sekretaris van Binnelandse Inkomste vs Lourens Erasmus (Eindoms) Bpk (1966) (4) SA 434 (A).
the control or supervision test envisages either control or supervision, which must be exercised over one of the following:
the manner in which the duties are required to be performed, or
the hours of work
It is required that both of the above tests must be met, that is, both the premises test and the control or supervision test must be fulfilled before the recipient will be regarded as not carrying on an independent trade and therefore receiving remuneration subject to employees tax. However, if only one of the abovementioned tests is fulfilled, or neither, the deeming rules cannot apply.
Where the non-executive director is not deemed to be an employee and is also not a common law employee, the amounts payable to the non-executive directors will not constitute remuneration.
The BGR 40 makes reference to the fact that it has been suggested that payment made by a company to a non-executive director for time spent preparing for board meetings, for example, which result in payment of an hourly rate for a specified number of hours before each meeting, creates some form of control or supervision of the hours of work performed by the non-executive director. SARS indicates that this is not the correct manner in which to apply the control or supervision test. The fact that there may be a contractual relationship regulating the number of hours for which preparation time may be billed does not result in control or supervision being exercised over the hours during which a non-executive directors duties are performed. Thus, such payments will not satisfy the test in question. It must be noted though that this rule does not apply to non-resident independent contractors.
Section 23(m) prohibits employees and office holders from claiming the deduction of certain expenses. The section requires that expenditure must relate to an office held by the taxpayer and, furthermore, that the taxpayer must derive remuneration from that office.
SARS accepts that directors are holders of an office and thus if they do receive remuneration, section 23(m) will result in the prohibition from claiming deductions applying to that director. Where, however, the non-executive director does not receive remuneration, SARS accepts that section 23(m) cannot apply and the ordinary rules for deductibility of expenditure set out in the Act will apply.
For purposes of the ruling published by SARS, SARS accepts that the non-executive director does not constitute a common law employee. SARS further accepts that no control or supervision is exercised over the manner in which a non-executive director performs his or her duties or their hours of work.
As a result, the directors fees received by a non-executive director for services rendered in that capacity on a companys board do not constitute remuneration and are not subject to the deduction of employees tax. The non-executive director must reflect the income received for services rendered as a non-executive director for tax purposes and pay tax thereon via the provisional tax system.
In addition, SARS accepts that because the amounts received by a non-executive director do not constitute remuneration, the prohibition of claiming expenses under section 23(m) will not apply in relation to the fees received by such persons. The ruling does not apply in respect of fees received by non-resident non-executive directors, in which case the company paying the fees will be required to withhold and deduct employees tax. The ruling is published as a BGR in accordance with section 89 of the Tax Administration Act, 2011, which means that taxpayers are entitled to rely thereon. It must be noted that the ruling has been published such that it will apply from 1 June 2017 until it is withdrawn, amended or the relevant legislation is amended. The terms of the ruling further provide that any ruling and decision issued by the Commissioner, which is contrary to BGR 40 is withdrawn with effect from 1 June 2017.
When reference is made to the BGR40 referred to, the question arises as to what companies should do from the date of publication of the ruling until the date of application thereof, that is, 1 June 2017.
Where, based on an analysis of the law, the company is satisfied that it does not exercise supervision or control over the non-executive director and the director is resident, there is a basis in law for the company not to deduct employees tax from the fees paid to that director from 10 February 2017 until 31 May 2017. Clearly, this does not mean that the amount is not taxable. The ruling and the law merely regulates the manner in which the tax is to be paid by the non-executive director. Where employees tax is not withheld by the company, the director has an obligation to include that income for provisional tax purposes and comply with the provisions of the Fourth Schedule to the Act, failing which penalties will be imposed for either the late payment or under payment of provisional tax. Where employees tax has been deducted historically in the past, non-executive directors should ensure, if not yet registered for provisional tax purposes, that are so registered with effect from 1 June 2017 so that they can adhere to the BGR 40 published by SARS.
Binding General Ruling 41
In BGR 41, SARS refers to its conclusion in BGR 40 that an NED is not considered to be a common law employee and that the remuneration paid to an NED is therefore not subject to PAYE. SARS ruled that for VAT purposes, an NED is treated as an independent contractor as contemplated in proviso (iii)(bb) to the definition of enterprise in section 1(1) of the VAT Act, in respect of the NEDs activities.
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France Gall – Poupee De Cire, Poupee De Son (1965)
France Gall won the 1965 Eurovision song contest for Luxembourg with Poupée De Cire, Poupée De Son (Wax Doll, Rag Doll). Born in 1947, her father lyricist Robert Gall had written songs for Edith Piaf and Charles Aznavour.
Poupée De Cire, Poupée De Son was composed by Serge Gainsbourg, of whom in later years Gall felt had used her innocence to his advantage by composing a song for her entitled Sucettes. The song was literally about lollipops, but you can take a leap at the underlying message that was too adult for Gall who was only 14 at the time. Gall was herself Gainsbourg’s Wax Doll, Rag Doll.
This version was filmed for a Netherlands television show in 1965.


Sweetener, Ariana Grande's fourth album, was never going to sound like its predecessors. Ariana isn't the same artist she was when she released the previous chart-topping trio: Yours Truly, My Everything and Dangerous Woman.
Read more: Ariana Grande: The Vogue Interview
Released just over a year since her Manchester concert became the scene of a horrific terrorist attack, to listen to this album is to listen to the 25-year-old explore a softer side of her musical abilities. Of which there are many: few popstars topping the charts have her rare ability to slide up and down a four-octave range as silkily smooth as she, but Ariana even explores rapping alongside Nicki Minaj on this record.
The 25-year-old has had an 18 months like no other star and Sweetener's release marks the final step in the journey that's seen her emerge from Disney's grasp and step into the role of what it means to be a popstar in 2018, including that landmark Vogue cover.
And then there's the matter that Ariana is now a girl in love. Her engagement to Pete Davidson is represented on the tracklist in the shape of a short-but-sweet song titled - yep - "Pete Davidson."
Available to listen, download, stream and play now, here are the five things to note about Ari's new album:
And successful, too. There's a whole track dedicated to her own success and quite rightly so. Even if we're only talking music, 18 billion streams is nothing to be sniffed at. "It feels so good to be so young and have this fun and be successful," she sings in "Successful" which is perhaps the album's most catchy song. It's what has scarcely left my head since I listened earlier in the week.
A short and sweet homage to her fiance, this song proves Ariana's devotion to her comedian beau. "I brought you into my life," she sings. "I know that you know you're my soulmate." It's no great ballad, it's no poppy anthem, but a sensitive song that proves just how much impact Pete entering her life has had.
The album as a package feels much like Ariana having a conversation with girlfriends. It places her as that friend who’s packed with great thoughts, wise analogies and all the advice you'll ever need. "I don't know what I'd do without you in my life, it would be so sour," she sings in the song the album takes its title from. "You can work your way to the top but there are ups and downs. There is so much wrong at the top," she sings in another song.
15 tracks to be precise. Ariana's longest yet. Fans who've waited a long time for Sweetener are going to be thrilled that it's a full listen from start to finish.
The album opens with Ariana riffing up and down in a hymn-like aria, flaunting her local range like no other can. And then she puts it away. Not totally. Obviously the 14 other tracks have her vocals but it's never quite as fabulous or dramatic as this opening moment.


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Idols are deemed youthful and fresh, but that's not always the case! There's such a thing as aging, sometimes people get later starts than others, and some people look so young or act so youthful for their age that no one can ever tell they're older than they seem.
Check out these gorgeous female idols who are still making it big and still got it at 29 years old and over! There are many, many 28-year-olds who will join them soon enough in the older range of idol-dom, but for now, they won't be included because there are really just too many of them. We'll be going by their age at the time of this article.


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This is a mapmaking competition entry from Warren Godone-Maresca.
The land mass came from some rendered clouds to which I applied a threshold. Then I slightly edited the shape. I myself made the texture in GIMP. The map was made more in tune with the texture by using the Gaussian Blur filter many times using varying amounts of blur each time.
The name “Mórthyr” comes form the Irish word “morthir”, which means “mainland”. There is not really any history behind the map because I made it specifically for this contest.
Copyright info for this map: BY-NC-ND Creative Commons.


When Spotfire releases updates, or if your company creates custom tools or other software elements, the administrator adds these to a deployment area so that they can be uploaded to Spotfire Server. Then the server distributes the new software to the appropriate groups, as selected by the administrator.
About this task
For general information, see Deployments and deployment areas.
- Log in to Spotfire Server and click Deployments & Packages.
In the left pane, under
Deployment areas, select a deployment area.
Note: It is recommended that you first test the software on a deployment area that is not in production.
- Optional: If the deployment area contains any software packages that are not currently needed, delete them. (For instructions, see Removing packages from a deployment area.)
- In the "Software packages" pane, click Add packages.
- In the "Add packages" dialog, click Choose File, locate and select the file you want to add, and click Open.
In the "Add packages" dialog, click
The added packages are displayed in the "Software packages" pane.Note: If you want to start over again, you can return to the last saved version of the deployment area by clicking Revert all.
- To confirm that the packages are error-free, in the "Software packages" pane click Validate area.
- To save the new packages, click Save area.
- In the "Save deployment" dialog, if you want the Spotfire clients to automatically accept the update when they are opened (rather than having the user decide when to accept the update), select the Force client update check box.
- Click Save area.


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Zoe Fishman, Invisible As Air
Sylvie Snow knows the pressures of expectations: a woman is supposed to work hard, but never be tired; age gracefully, but always be beautiful; fix the family problems, but always be carefree. Sylvie does the grocery shopping, the laundry, the scheduling, the schlepping, and the PTA-ing, while planning her son's Bar Mitzvah and cheerfully tending her husband, Paul, who's been lying on the sofa with a broken ankle. She's also secretly addicted to the Oxycontin intended for her husband.
For three years, Sylvie has repressed her grief about the heartbreaking stillbirth of her daughter, Delilah. On the morning of the anniversary of her death, when she just can't face doing one ... more ... thing, she takes one--just one--of her husband's discarded pain pills. And suddenly she feels more patient, kind, and miraculously relaxed. She tells herself that the pills are temporary, just a gift, and that when the supply runs out she'll go back to her regularly scheduled programming.
But days turn into weeks, and Sylvie slips slowly into a nightmare. At first, Paul and Teddy are completely unaware, but this changes quickly as her desperate choices reveal her desperate state. As the Bar Mitzvah nears, all three of them must face the void within themselves, both alone and together.
Zoe Fishman is the bestselling author of Inheriting Edith, Driving Lessons, Saving Ruth, and Balancing Acts. She's the recipient of myriad awards, including a NY Post Pick. She's been profiled in Publisher's Weekly and The Huffington Post among others. Her writing has been published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as part of their moving "Personal Journey" series. Zoe worked in the New York publishing industry for thirteen years. She was recently the Visiting Writer at SCAD Atlanta and currently teaches at Emory Continuing Education and The Decatur Writers Studio, at which she is also the Executive Director. She lives in Decatur with her family.
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Lincoln Way-West junior offensive lineman Bryan Brokop took a weekend trip to Lincoln and committed to Nebraska while he was on campus visiting. The 6-5, 275-pound prospect has impressed Warriors head coach David Ernst.
“He actually hasn’t been playing football that long,” Ernst said. “He played his freshman year, and played last year and now we are five games into this year. He is a big kid, and what makes him different is his toughness and his work ethic.”
He added, “He is committed to the little things. The fundamentals are hugely important to an offensive lineman an a lot of people think that they are tedious, but he is always working on run blocking and he is really committed to begin good.”
Brokop is a Scout.com four-star and called Ernst while in Lincoln to tell him that he was committing to the Huskers. It wasn’t surprising to either party.
“When he went down for a visit for the spring game, they were his first offer and we have such great kids at our school and are very loyal,” Ernst said. “Nebraskawas his first offer and they were the first that showed interest and that was a big deal to him. I figured it would be hard one to pass up.”
Brokop had additional offers from around the country including North Carolina State, Syracuse, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and others.
Two for Berton
Oak Park River Forest senior offensive lineman Phillp Berton has two offers and plenty of interest from Georgia State and South Dakota State.
“Georgia State was the first offer for me,” Berton said. “It was pretty cool, I didn’t expect it and it’s down south. It wasn’t a long process, it was fast which was good.”
Plus, the 6-4, 250-pound prospect has heard from plenty of other schools.
“I took a visit to a few Ivy league schools and I loved what I saw,” Berton said. “I went to Yale, Dartmouth, Harvard and I also visited Western Michigan. And in general I have been talking to Harvard, Dartmouth and Yale.”
Prendergast getting looks
Nazareth junior tight end Matt Prendergast took a weekend visit to Purdue and is getting interest from many Midwestern schools.
“I talked to a couple of the coaches and then they talked about academics,” Prendergast said. “Then I went on the field before the game and talked to my former teammate Will Colmery a bit, who plays there now.”
Colmery, a true freshman lineman, had some words of advice for Prendergast about his experience with the Boilermakers so far.
“He said that he just likes the school in general and he likes the coaches a lot too,” Prendergast said.
And as for recruiting in general, that’s going well for Prendergast as well.
“Recruiting is going well, it’s starting to pick up,” Prendergast said. “I’m hearing mainly from Purdue, Central Michigan and Iowa. I am also starting to get some interest from some other big schools,”


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Chronic stress can change your brain. Experiencing racism could make it worse.
Racial discrimination may increase stress, lead to health problems and hamper cognitive function for Black women, a new study finds.
Black women who frequently experienced daily racism — including racial slurs, poor store service or forms of stereotyping — had 2.75 times the risk of poor subjective cognitive functioning than women who experienced lower levels of daily racism.
Cognitive function refers to a person’s mental capacity for learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, remembering and paying attention.
The statistic is according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring.
Those who encountered the greatest degrees of institutional racism — in regard to work, housing or police — were 2.66 times more likely to report poor cognitive functioning than women who experienced institutional racism less often.
The findings weren’t “unexpected because we know that stressors have been related to poor cognitive function, and experiences of racism are very large stressors in the lives of African Americans,” said Lynn Rosenberg, the senior author of the study, an epidemiologist at the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University and a professor of epidemiology at the Boston University School of Public Health.
Rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, conditions which inhibit cognitive abilities, are higher in Black people. Instances of racism have been linked with conditions that increase risk for impaired cognition, including depression and poor sleep — so the researchers thought that frequent experiences of racism among Black women might negatively affect their subjective abilities to critically think, understand, follow conversations or navigate.
“Depression and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can have long-term cognitive effects,” said Dr. Danielle Hairston, a psychiatrist and assistant professor in the Howard University College of Medicine, who wasn’t involved in the study.
“The emotional experience of psychological trauma (like racism) can alter cognitive processes such as memory, attention, planning, and problem solving,” said Hairston, who is also the president of the Black Caucus of the American Psychiatric Association, in an email.
“Racism is a source of stress and depression, so I would expect that racism can negatively impact cognitive functioning.”
Prejudice and cognitive health
The study included 17,323 women from the Black Women’s Health Study, which was established in 1995. The longitudinal study’s goal was to understand what drives the higher rates of diseases among Black women and what would improve their health.
While in their mid-40s in 2009, the women answered questions about experiencing daily and institutional racism. Among their daily experiences, they reported receiving worse service than others in restaurants and stores, being treated as if they were unintelligent and experiencing that other people feared them.
They also reported experiences of institutional racism — being treated unfairly due to their race in circumstances including work; renting or buying a house; dealing with police and courts; school; and medical care.
By age 55 and older in 2015, the women answered questions over the phone about remembering things such as recent events or a short list of items, and if they struggled to understand spoken instructions or plots of television shows.
The more the women reported racism during their daily lives, the worse their cognitive abilities were.
How experiencing racism might impact the brain
The effect of discriminatory experiences on cognitive function might lie within the hippocampus, the brain’s storage unit for long-term memories, the study said.
Because the hippocampus also regulates emotion and stress, it has a high concentration of receptors that are the main binding sites of the stress hormone cortisol — these receptors detect stress and communicate the state to the rest of your body.
Chronic stress is associated with reduced hippocampal volume, and in older adults has been linked with impairment of the kind of memory that’s dependent on the hippocampus. The region is also among the first brain areas to decline when afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, which Black people are at greater risk for than White people.
Among women who experienced the worst levels of racism, researchers attributed between roughly 25% to 45% of their poor subjective cognitive functioning to depression and insomnia. Women who experience racism, the study reported, are more likely to be depressed and have trouble sleeping, which both affect cognition.
Racism-related stress “can then lead to conditions that are related to a higher risk of poor cognitive function, such as diabetes,” Rosenberg said. “So it could be that there are these specific mechanisms that could be in play, or it could simply be through causing other conditions that themselves are related to increased risk of poor cognition,” she said.
While the researchers found an association between discriminatory experiences and lacking subjective cognitive function, they didn’t control for potentially influential factors including the women’s likelihoods for type 2 diabetes, physical activity and hypertension.
“If you go to any Alzheimer’s website, they’re always telling people they should exercise and eat a healthy diet … because these healthy behaviors do seem to lower the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease,” Rosenberg said. “That would be very encouraging if we found that to be the case in this cohort of women.”
Highlighting social constructs as predictors of health
Further studies are needed to examine whether exposure to racism accelerates the development of Alzheimer’s dementia or raises the levels of biological markers that predict the condition, Rosenberg said. And more complete and objective cognitive assessments require methods more in-depth than a telephone screener, Hairston said.
Recent attention toward racial injustices and efforts to redress discrimination might be the booster related health studies need to make a difference.
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“People are much more willing having seen the evidence of all the things that are going on and learning what experiences of racism do to people’s lives in terms of housing, education, job opportunity and interactions with police,” Rosenberg said. “What our studies show (is that) we have looked at racism in relation to other conditions and there is no doubt in my mind that racism has an adverse effect on people’s health.”
“There are African American and other racial/ethnic minority patients who admit to a decreased ability to concentrate, remember things, etc. in the context of the current racial and social unrest,” Hairston said in an email.
“Health professionals should pay attention to these subjective reports.”


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What’s coming soon to Arrow UK in June 2021?
James R | On 02, Jun 2021
Arrow is a streaming service curated by members of the Arrow Video team, bringing together new horror, cult classics, cutting edge cinema, international favourites and more – from Lars von Trier to Park Chan-wook, plus TV shows such as The Bridge and Gomorrah.
Arrow is not yet six months old but it continues to double down on its distinct curation, bringing together a cult favourite, some Down Under dystopia, a slice of Japanese monster movies and triple serving of Borgen.
Here’s what’s coming soon to Arrow in June 2021:
The Daimajin Trilogy – 1st July
Remarkably overlooked in the West, this trilogy comprises Daimajin, Return of Daimajin and Wrath of Daimajin, three thrilling tales of feudal oppression and divine retribution, meted out by the iconic stone warrior of the title, combining lavish period detail with jaw-dropping special effects.
Dinner in America – 1st July
Welcome to the Dollhouse collides with Napoleon Dynamite, with a touch of Heathers, in this hilarious, quirky DIY love letter to being authentically yourself, finding your voice, and being punk AF. Produced by Ben Stiller and directed by Adam Rehemier (The Bunny Game), this is a feisty and fresh cult classic in the making.
Dachra: Curse of the Witch – 1st June
Set against the backdrop of contemporary Tunisia, journalism student Yassmine and two classmates set out to solve the cold case of Mongia, a woman found mutilated 25 years ago and now imprisoned in an asylum suspected of witchcraft. As they pursue their investigation, the three friends stumble into the archaic and ominous world of Dachra, an isolated countryside compound filled with goats, silent women, mysterious drying meat and home to a cult. When Yassmine discovers Dachra’s secrets, she must fight to escape alive.
The Quiet Earth – 1st June
In this sci-fi cult classic, Zac Hobson, a mid-level scientist working on a global energy project, wakes up to a nightmare. After his project malfunctions, Zac discovers that he may be the last man on Earth. As he searches empty cities for other survivors, Zac’s mental state begins to deteriorate – culminating in the film’s iconic and hotly debated ending.
Xtro 3 – 1st June
Marines travel to a deserted island to diffuse bombs, only to be terrorized by a deadly alien creature.
The Stylist Short Cuts – 7th June
A killer collection of short films, supported and handpicked by the team behind The Stylist. This collection celebrates and supports female filmmakers working on both sides of the camera within the horror film industry, with titles including the unnerving Unsafe by Connor Sandehinrich, Tristan Risk’s stylish Reptilse House, which iffs on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Alchemia, based on an infamous French serial killer couple.
Inspector De Luca – 11th June
Between 1938 and 1948, from the height of Italy’s Fascist regime to the end of the tumultuous post-war period, Chief Detective De Luca investigates and solves crimes in the City of Bologna and along the Adriatic coast. With little or no regard for those in power, whoever they happen to be, his solitary, uncompromising character often lands him in trouble, but his respect is reserved for the truth and justice alone. In the four TV movies of the series, Unauthorized Investigation, Carte Blanche , The Damned Season and Via Della Oche, each taken from a novel by best-selling mystery writer Carlo Lucarelli, Chief Detective De Luca always ultimately gets to the bottom of his cases, though what he finds leaves a bitter aftertaste.
Inspector Nardone – 11th June
Post-war Milan is the ideal breeding ground for a new wave of criminal activity. A crime-scene that is very different from what we are used to today: an old-fashioned system of organized crime, made up of thieves and outlaws who share a specific moral code, which absolutely condemns homicide. A new chief officer is assigned to the Milan Police Department, as if to settle a score for having exposed his corrupt colleagues. This is just one of the various difficulties that Mario Nardone, an authentic Neapolitan, must face in the sophisticated and urbane Milan. A city which, nevertheless, Nardone loves unconditionally, and where he plans to bring up his beloved, albeit somewhat neglected, children. Based on a real figure, Mario Nardone was a true legend in Milan during the 50s and 60s. Straightforward, persistently stubborn but also endowed with a strong moral code and a great sense of humanity, Nardone has deep loves; including his long-suffering family, good cuisine and cracking jokes at every opportunity.
The Legend of the Stardust Brothers – 11th June
In 1985, Macoto Tezka (son of the great manga artist Osamu Tezuka) met musician and TV personality Haruo Chicada who had made a soundtrack to a movie which didn’t actually exist: The Legend of the Stardust Brothers. At the time Macoto was just 22 years old, a film-student with many short experimental films under his belt, but yet to make a feature-debut and of course had the pressure of the TEZUKA name. With Chicada as producer, Tezka then adapted this “fake soundtrack” into the real movie story of “The Stardust Brothers”. With inspiration from Phantom of the Paradise and Rocky Horror Picture Show, Tezuka assembled a cast of some of Japan’s most famous musicians of the time, including such greats as Kiyohiko Ozaki, ISSAY, Sunplaza Nakano and Hiroshi Takano, alongside many famous names in Manga such as Monkey Punch (Lupin the 3rd), Shinji Nagashima (Hanaichi Monme), Yosuke Takahashi (Mugen Shinsi) and even many upcoming film directors of the time such as Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Tokyo Sonata) and Daihachi Yoshida (The Kirishima Thing). The resulting film The Legend of the Stardust Brothers is the exact definition of a cult film.
Fog and Crimes – 11th June
Inspired by the four famous novels by Valerio Varesi, each episode follows an investigation by Soneri, Ferrara Police Chief. He works with a faithful squad on a series of crimes, each hiding a disturbing mystery, with the startling and grotesque undertones of the apparently calm world of the wealthy countryside.
Crimes of Passion – 18th June
Crimes of Passion is a period piece set in 1950s Sweden, primarily in the picturesque region of Bergslagen. The six part series follows amateur detective Puck Ekstedt, his fiancé Einar Bure and police superintendent Christer Wijk as they attempt to uncover the murderous actions that inhabit their beautiful surroundings.Laced with intrigue, sex, betrayal, secrets and lies this new series is inspired by the popular novels of Swedish crime author Maria Lang.
Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle – 18th June
Eric Rohmer’s delightful portrayal of female friendship between Reinette, a country girl, and Mirabelle, a Parisian: city girl and country girl. The first of four episodes recounts their meeting. The second centers on a café and a waiter, a difficult man ‘with attitude.’ In the third they interact with and discuss their different views on society’s ‘margins’: beggars, thieves, swindlers. And in the fourth, on a bet, Reinette, an art student, and Mirabelle succeed in selling one of Reinette’s paintings to an art dealer while Reinette pretends to be mute and Mirabelle, who affects not to know her, does all the talking.
Anno 1790 – 21st June
Anno 1790 is part mystery, part historical drama, part romance and partially a look at early forensic science. The setting is Stockholm when Europe is in turmoil a few years after the French Revolution. In wonderful period detail we meet aristocrats, functionaries, citizens eking out a living and revolutionaries intent on social change. Enter Daadh, an educated man of the Enlightenment, with one foot firmly planted in the future. He acutely observes and processes the changing world around him. He is of the Age of Reason, yet his heart usually gets the best of him.
Borgen: Season 1 to 3 – 22nd June
Borgen is a drama sensation from the producers of the acclaimed series The Killing. Following the intricate and complicated lives of politicians, media spinners and the reporters who feed off their triumphs and failures, Borgen uncovers a world of political and personal intrigue.
Also coming to Arrow UK in June 2021
Spring Tide: Season 2, Episode 1 and 2
Gone With the Pope
Massacre Mafia Style
Alchemia (Short film)
Reptile House (Short film)
Attention (Short film)
Unsafe Spaces (Short film)
Bedbug (Short film)
Ticks (Short film)
Bloodhound (Short film)
The Curse (Short film)
Spring Tide: Season 2, Episode 3 and 4
Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands
Blue Film Woman
Women Hell Song
Spring Tide: Season 2, Episode 5 and 6
Colt 38 Special Squad
Like Rabid Dogs
No, The Case is Happily Resolved
Spring Tide: Season 2, Episode 7 and 8
An Arrow subscription costs £4.99 a month or £49.99 a year. It is available on Roku, Apple TV, Fore TV, iOS and Android devices, as well as through web browsers at arrow-player.com.


Blown engine on a Lexus sc430
I have a 2003 Lexus Sc430 with around 114k miles when the engine blew. It
cost a little over 10k to have the engine replaced. I was told by the dealer
that this particular vehicle can get 225-250k miles. The Lexus dealer who I
believe was negligent denies any wrongdoing. Anyone out there who has had
similar issue? Perhaps I should go to corporate?
I had the same issue with my 2002 at 125k miles. Driving on highway, temp gauge went to 0, couple of miles, lost power and it was all over; except for spending 5k on salvage engine with same miles. Have no idea what happened.
Without knowing exactly why the engine failed it is impossible to say who if anyone is at fault. Odds are the failure was related to neglect.
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CHURCH HILL — There’s a family of groundhogs living in a rock formation beside the road at Laurel Run Park near Church Hill who aren’t shy about putting on a show for the camera.
While waiting for the tour of Model Ts to pass by Monday on their way from Laurel Run Park to Rogersville Times-News reporter Jeff Bobo shot video of a couple of the groundhog residents putting on a little wrestling demonstration.
On his way back from a press conference at the nearby Phipps Bend Industrial Park Tuesday Bobo checked in on his new groundhog friends and discovered there are at least four living in that roadside rock formation.
It appears to be groundhog paradise because they’ve got a swamp on on side full of forage, and on the other side across the road is a whole forest full of food.
And, nobody seems interest in bothering them except for one nosy reporter.
Just be careful driving in to the park. They’re liable to dart out in front of you crossing the road.

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Trump is a bully, but when you stand up to him, he backs down like the loser he is. Just this week, he’s retreated several times:
- He insisted that Congress cut payroll taxes, but his own party members in the Senate said no. Probably because Trump would have benefited more from such a tax cut than the economy would.
- He restarted the coronavirus briefings that he had earlier killed, but without real information from real scientists, nobody cared.
- He even admitted that the pandemic was going to get worse before it got better. Duh! So I guess he was either wrong (or just lying) when he kept saying that it would get better soon. Why would anyone believe him?
- He tried to get all schools in the country to open in the fall, even threatening their federal aid, but they said no, and he backed down.
- He claimed that wearing masks wasn’t necessary, until he did an about-face and not only wore one, but said they were a good idea.
- And probably worst of all, he kept demanding that he could stroke his own ego by giving a speech at the Republican National Convention to 20,000 people cheering for him. And then pretended to cancel it because he was too busy with the coronavirus. As if.
Trump absolutely hates to change his position. And as we are seeing, even when he does change his mind he can never admit that he was wrong. That makes him a loser.
The Democrats (especially Speaker Nancy Pelosi) figured out that they could stand up to Trump, and it now looks like the Republicans are figuring out the same thing. Thank goodness.
Once your victims stop being scared of you, being a bully stops working. And now everyone knows that Trump is weak.
And one last piece of late breaking news about Donald Trump being a loser. An hour before Dr. Anthony Fauci threw out the first pitch at the baseball season opener, Trump announced that he, too, had been invited to throw out a pitch for a NY Yankees game.
Except that Trump had not actually been invited. His announcement was a complete surprise both to White House staff and to Yankees officials.
According to the New York Times, Trump was so jealous of Fauci getting all this attention, he ordered his aides to call Yankees officials to arrange a pitch for Trump. But the whole thing fell apart, so Trump (again) falsely claimed “Because of my strong focus on the China Virus, including scheduled meetings on Vaccines, our economy and much else, I won’t be able to be in New York to throw out the opening pitch”.
And then he went golfing.