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Bram Stoker’s classic horror novel, Dracula, turned 125 this year. What better way to celebrate than to dress up as a vampire? That’s exactly what 1,369 people did last week in the UK, thus setting a new Guinness World Record.
According to UPI, the ghoulish gathering happened on May 26, which just happens to be World Dracula Day. Stoker’s story was published on May 26, 1897. The vampire enthusiasts were aiming for 1,897 in honor of the publication year, but the 1,369 people who showed up were enough to break the previous record of 1,039 people, set in Virginia in 2011.
The gathering took place at Whitby Abbey (top) in Whitby, England. The abbey’s Gothic architecture served as inspiration for Bram Stoker’s novel. In order to break the record, the participants had to wear black pants, skirts or dresses, black shoes, waistcoats, and shirts. Oh, and of course a black cape or collared overcoat and set of artificial fangs were also required.
Incidentally, 2022 also marks the 100th anniversary of the original Dracula movie, Nosferatu. You can see the trailer for that and other movies based on Bram Stoker’s iconic character below.

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Changing ISPs from their historic status to Title II is a move the FCC can’t make without Congressional authorization. This is especially true given the 1996 Telecommunications Act clearly declares ISPs to be information services. There is no clue in the ’96 Act that substituting dial-up for broadband changes the nature of ISP service.
The trouble with 477 is that providers can only report on the areas they cover, while the real questions are about the areas they don’t. It may be that the best way to get the data we need is through the Census. It deserves some investigation even though Pallone and Doyle didn’t raise the question.
The Internet is not simply a sandbox for network research any more, it has become the primary means of electronic communication around the world. Before long, it will be the only such means and we will all be better for it. Please allow firms that depend on networking to invest efficiently so as to maximize their incentives to innovate.
Consumers were easy to get wound up about their ISPs ten years ago, when the Internet was new to them and their access to it was gated by a high-priced broadband plan. But I’m not so sure consumer rage is to easily channeled today
Before the broadband benchmark is adjusted again, the FCC really does need to lay out a methodology for coming up with the numbers. It appears than the 25/3 standard was driven by the desire of Netflix to stream 4K video everywhere.
Senator Al Franken got Silicon Valley’s attention by proposing to apply net neutrality regulations to mega-gatekeepers Google, Facebook, Twitter, et al. Writing in The Guardian, the senator correctly observed that…


At a time of bear market-induced uncertainty, crypto investors often tend to stick with Bitcoin (BTC $16,771) and Ether (ETH $1,187) to evade impermanent losses. As a result, the significant movement of such assets intrigues the community as they try and decipher the intent behind the move.
Two addresses that have remained dormant for over four years recently came back to life to transfer 22,982 ETH to new addresses — leaving investors scratching their heads. The ETH tokens in question originated from trading platforms Genesis and Poloniex and were found transferring 13,103.99 ETH and 9,878 ETH, respectively.
Blockchain investigator Peckshield found that the last movement of the ETH tokens in question dates back to October 2018, when the price of Ether ranged roughly between $190 to $230. On the day of the transfer, the asset was priced at nearly $1,200 per ETH.
Historical movement of the ETH funds. Source: Peckshield
The above flowchart shows the historical movement of the assets and how they made their journey over the years from the trading platforms to the new addresses. While no specifics have been revealed at the time of writing, community speculation links the tokens to funding collateral for a project.
The brainchild of co-founders Vitalik Buterin and Charles Hoskinson, among othersEthereum came into existence back in July 2015 and has positioned itself as a trustworthy investment over the years.
Ever since Ethereum completed the Merge upgrade, the network’s energy consumption was reduced by 99.9%.
The Ethereum Energy Consumption Index. Source: digiconomist.net
As a direct result of the shift to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, the Ethereum network’s carbon footprint currently stands at 0.1 million tonnes of CO2 (MtCO2) per year.


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The decline of populations of scavenging raptors, notably vultures and kites, is emerging as a serious phenomenon. Most dramatic has been the loss of > 90% of Gyps vultures in the Indian subcontinent as a result of accidental diclofenac poisoning (Pain et al., Reference Pain, Bowden, Cunningham, Cuthbert, Das and Gilbert2008). However, this extraordinary circumstance has overshadowed events elsewhere, although in some respects these are more worrying because they are less obviously remediable. There have been steep declines in South-East Asia’s vulture populations (Pain et al., Reference Pain, Bowden, Cunningham, Cuthbert, Das and Gilbert2008; J. W. Duckworth et al., unpubl. data). West Africa has lost 98% of its large vultures outside protected areas within 30 years (Thiollay, Reference Thiollay2006). Greece lost 84% of its bearded vultures Gypaetus barbatus within 10 years (Xirouchakis & Tsiakiris, Reference Xirouchakis and Tsiakiris2009). The Egyptian Neophron percnopterus and red-headed vulture Sarcogyps calvus were categorized as Endangered and Critically Endangered, respectively, on the IUCN Red List in 2007, following assembly of the evidence (Cuthbert et al., Reference Cuthbert, Green, Ranade, Saravanan, Pain, Prakash and Cunningham2006). Across southern Europe the red kite Milvus milvus is declining in all countries where it occurs (BirdLife International, 2009). The black kite Milvus migrans, although generally widespread and common, is also showing signs of decline (Sergio et al., Reference Sergio, Pedrini and Marchesi2003). The deteriorating status of these species seems primarily to be linked to incidental mortality from feeding on carcasses deliberately poisoned to control mammals regarded as pests, although direct persecution, disturbance to breeding birds and diminution of food supplies are also believed to play a part (see, for example, accounts of scavengers in Tucker & Heath, Reference Tucker and Heath1994).
Raptors in Cape Verde comprise seven species: black kite, red kite, Egyptian vulture and common buzzard Buteo buteo (Accipitridae), osprey Pandion haliaetus (Pandionidae), and common kestrel Falco tinnunculus and peregrine Falco peregrinus (Falconidae). Four of these species occur as five endemic subspecies, fasciicauda (red kite), bannermani (common buzzard), neglectus and alexandri (common kestrel) and madens (peregrine), all of which Hazevoet (Reference Hazevoet1995) elevated to species under the phylogenetic species concept but which we here retain as subspecies. Three of these species, the two kites and vulture, may be typified as scavengers, as this is their primary mode of foraging (all take live prey opportunistically), although the buzzard often also scavenges; the others exclusively take live prey. All seven are represented strongly in Europe, and the Cape Verde populations of osprey, red kite, common buzzard and common kestrel are the south-westernmost outliers of their Palaearctic ranges, and there are Afrotropical breeding populations of black kite, Egyptian vulture and peregrine.
The vulnerability of scavengers has been detected in a general analysis of avian susceptibility to environmental change, with a prediction of relatively high losses of members of this guild in the 21st century (Sekercioglu et al., Reference Sekercioglu, Daily and Ehrlich2004). Using the Cape Verde raptor assemblage as a case study we examine whether the patterns of population change in the archipelago’s seven species confirm other evidence that scavengers are faring worse than birds that catch live prey.
For each species we synthesized relevant information (status assessments and individual records) from all available literature, published and unpublished, and arranged it by species and island (13 in the Cape Verde archipelago, with Ilhéus do Rombo treated as one island: Fig. 1). We added unpublished information from fieldwork by SMH in 1996–2003 involving (1) a 1997 census of osprey and Egyptian vulture on Santo Antão, São Vicente, Boavista, Sal, Brava, Fogo and Maio; (2) a 2001 census and territory mapping of all raptors across Santo Antão in which carrion feeders were lured with goat carcasses; (3) a 2001 census of all raptors on Santa Luzia, Raso and Branco (with Raso censused again in 2003); (4) a 2002 month-long survey of kites on Maio and Boavista; (5) an intensive search for all nest sites of common kestrels in 1996–2001 in which 30% of every island’s surface, representing the main environmental units (desert, agricultural field and settlements), were covered (only breeding pairs counted), with extrapolation of total nests based on proportions of these units per island. Because habitat quality varies strongly both between and within islands we did not calculate population densities for each species per island.
We then filtered this material for highest abundance (often qualitative, especially in accounts by earlier visitors) and most recent abundance. We used these two values to tabulate change over time and classified populations crudely into three status conditions: common (taxa that, according to statements in the literature or to observations by SMH, can or could regularly be seen in most parts of a given island), rare (taxa not numerous and restricted to certain areas of an island), and extinct, which includes vagrants (the legend to Table 1 provides further definitions of these categories). We then assessed status trends by depicting changes between these three status conditions by island and species: no change was classed as such, a one-category change (e.g. common to rare) was classed as a decline, and a two-category change (e.g. common to extinct) was classed as severe decline. Each island was assigned one of these trend categories to show the proportion of trend categories per species.
1Nørrevang & den Hartog (Reference Nørrevang, Hartog and Lobin1984). 2Hazevoet (Reference Hazevoet1998). 3de Naurois (Reference Naurois1969a). 4Supposedly reported by early authors fide Bourne (Reference Bourne1955) but documentation unclear. 5Interpreted here as this species, because reported to take poultry and catch fish at the coast (Keulemans, Reference Keulemans1866), although interpreted by Hazevoet (Reference Hazevoet1995) as red kite. 6Keulemans (Reference Keulemans1866). 7de Naurois (Reference Naurois1987a). 8Alexander (Reference Alexander1898b). 9Carter (Reference Carter2001). 10van der Molen (Reference Molen2008). 11Hazevoet (Reference Hazevoet1995). 12SMH personal records. 13Breider et al. (Reference Breider, Forsberg, Svensson, Ullman and Wigermo2004). 14No indication of numbers but all assumed to be visitors only. 15Bannerman (Reference Bannerman, Bannerman and Bannerman1968). 16Hazevoet (Reference Hazevoet2003). 17Bourne (Reference Bourne1955). 18Hille & Collar (Reference Hille and Collar2009). 19Summers-Smith (Reference Summers-Smith1984). 20Presumed vagrant, 1897 (Hazevoet, Reference Hazevoet1995). 21Hille (Reference Hille1998). 22Hille & Thiollay (Reference Hille and Thiollay2000). 23Bolle (Reference Bolle1856). 24Salvadori (Reference Salvadori1899). 25Apparently with a 50% decline. 26Anderson & White (Reference Anderson, White, Chancellor and Meyburg2000). 27de Naurois (Reference Naurois1973). 28Hazevoet (Reference Hazevoet1997). 29Attribution of genetic material to bird from Boavista (Kruckenhauser et al., Reference Kruckenhauser, Haring, Pinsker, Riesing, Winkler, Wink and Gamauf2004) is a mistake for Santo Antão (SMH). 30Krabbe et al. (Reference Krabbe, Elias and Riley2003). 31Palma et al. (Reference Palma, Ferreira, Cangarato and Vaz Pinto2004). 32Ferreira & Palma (Reference Ferreira, Palma, Chancellor and Meyburg2000). 33de Naurois (Reference Naurois1987b). 34Apparently 50% increase. 35de Naurois & Bonnaffoux (Reference Naurois and Bonnaffoux1969). 36Lopes Suarez & Varo Cruz (Reference Lopes Suarez and Varo Cruz2007). 37Apparently 40% decline. 38Estimate of 77 (Ontiveros, Reference Ontiveros2005) was derived from inappropriate methodology and analysis. 39de Naurois (Reference Naurois1969b). 40den Hartog (Reference Hartog and Lobin1990).
Scavenging raptors in Cape Verde have declined more steeply and across more islands than predatory raptors, with the partial scavenger, common buzzard, showing an intermediate decline between the mainly scavenging and the purely predatory species (Fig. 2; Table 1). Degree of change in status varies between islands, with Santo Antão offering the best prospects for conservation (Fig. 3). The literature and our data provide further more generalized evidence on the status of individual species.
Black and red kites Early visitors did not realize that both species, which are very similar, were present, so the record up to the 1950s is confused, with black kite being particularly poorly documented (Hille & Collar, Reference Hille and Collar2009). Despite ‘apparently identical ecologies’ (Naurois, Reference Naurois1969a), the two may have diverged by habitat, with red kite more in mountains and black kite more on coasts (Hartog, Reference Hartog and Lobin1990), which might explain why fasciicauda perhaps never occurred on low-lying Sal, Boavista and Maio (Hazevoet, Reference Hazevoet1995). However, the future of both species in Cape Verde is in doubt, with the black kite suffering a greater spread of severe declines than any other raptor (Fig. 2) and the red kite extinct or near-extinct (Table 1; Hille & Collar, Reference Hille and Collar2009). The last red kites seen on Santo Antão, in the 1990s, were chasing young chickens in the mountains, hunting big grasshoppers and patrolling harbours, seeking food even near houses but always at a distance from people (SMH, pers. obs.). The population of the red kite may never have numbered > 100. In the late 1980s it was guessed to be 50–100 birds (including hybrids) and in the mid-1990s ‘some tens of pairs’ (Ferguson-Lees & Christie, Reference Ferguson-Lees and Christie2001) but it is no longer certain that any survive (Hille & Collar, Reference Hille and Collar2009).
Egyptian vulture This species ranges in dry open country from shoreline to high mountains (Hazevoet, Reference Hazevoet1995; SMH, pers. obs.). Cape Verde was not colonized by humans and their livestock until 1460 and never had an indigenous non-volant mammal, so any pre-settlement vulture must have subsisted on seabird and turtle colonies (Hartog, Reference Hartog and Lobin1990); Naurois (Reference Naurois1969a) noted that the species could catch grounded petrels near their burrows. Its scavenging habits earned it both legal protection (Bolle, Reference Bolle1856) and popular support (Bannerman, Reference Bannerman, Bannerman and Bannerman1968) and in the early 1950s it was ‘abundant around the large towns’ except on Fogo and Brava, with ‘one or two pairs around most villages’ (Bourne, Reference Bourne1955). In the 1960s Naurois (Reference Naurois1969a) reported that it ‘swarms’ (pullule) in the archipelago. However, by 1986–1993, never more than five were seen together anywhere except on Santo Antão (Hazevoet, Reference Hazevoet1995) and the species was ‘declining at an alarming rate’ (Hazevoet et al., Reference Hazevoet, Fischer and Deloison1996).
Common buzzard Largely found in remote montane areas, this typically soaring raptor, which takes both live and dead prey, went unrecorded by most pre-1950 explorers, only one of whom referred to it as ‘not uncommon’ (Bannerman, Reference Bannerman, Bannerman and Bannerman1968). Hazevoet (Reference Hazevoet1995, Reference Hazevoet1998, Reference Hazevoet2003) described it as ‘exceedingly rare in last few decades’, with a total population of ‘some tens of pairs’, and our analysis suggests declines on over half the islands. Records from Boavista comprise two specimens and one recent sighting: James (Reference James1984) attributed the first specimen to long-legged buzzard B. rufinus cirtensis, and Hazevoet (Reference Hazevoet1995, Reference Hazevoet2003) considered the second very similar to the first, so it is conceivable that the tiny population on this easternmost island actually involves a different species.
Osprey This all-year resident feeds exclusively on marine fish and nests from beaches to high mountains (SMH, pers. obs.). Bolle (Reference Bolle1856) recorded it on ‘all 10 islands’ and as ‘especially numerous on the eastern flatter sides where the sea is richest in fish’ (our translation). Keulemans (Reference Keulemans1866) also described it as numerous. However, Alexander (Reference Alexander1898b: 100) and the collectors on the Blossom (early 1920s) found it absent or very rare in the southern islands (Bourne, Reference Bourne1955); a circumstance confirmed by SMH and Palma et al. (Reference Palma, Ferreira, Cangarato and Vaz Pinto2004). Naurois (Reference Naurois1969a) estimated c. 50 pairs in the 1960s, which he considered reflected a decline attributable to human nest despoliation. Hazevoet (Reference Hazevoet1995) also estimated c. 50 pairs in 1988–1993, with 3–8 pairs on each island, 1–2 pairs on each islet and largest numbers on Santo Antão and the three eastern islands. Surveys in 1996–1997 (SMH, pers. obs.) and 1998–2001 (Ferreira & Palma, Reference Ferreira, Palma, Chancellor and Meyburg2000; Palma et al., Reference Palma, Ferreira, Cangarato and Vaz Pinto2004) resulted in estimates of pairs of 55–65 (SMH, pers. obs.), 44 or perhaps 60 (Ferreira & Palma, Reference Ferreira, Palma, Chancellor and Meyburg2000), 76–86 (Barone et al., Reference Barone, Delgado and Fernández del Castillo2000) and 72–81 (Palma et al., Reference Palma, Ferreira, Cangarato and Vaz Pinto2004). Accessible sites in the 1960s and earlier have been abandoned and the species only survives in remoter areas (SMH, pers. obs.; Ferreira & Palma, Reference Ferreira, Palma, Chancellor and Meyburg2000).
Common kestrel Two endemic subspecies inhabit rocky areas with slopes and updraughts. On the southern islands in 1897 ‘numerous pairs [could] frequently be found in one [palm] grove’ (Alexander, Reference Alexander1898a), something not observed today (SMH, pers. obs.). Bannerman (Reference Bannerman, Bannerman and Bannerman1968) believed numbers were ‘declining at a rapid rate’ in the 1960s but intensive surveys on all islands in 1996–2001 (Hille et al., Reference Hille, Nesje and Segelbacher2003) suggested no significant status change, yielding totals of 706 pairs of neglectus and 951 pairs of alexandri (SMH, pers. obs.; Table 1).
Peregrine Breeding was only proved in 1963 for this inhabitant of high cliffs and mountains on coasts and in island interiors (Bannerman, Reference Bannerman, Bannerman and Bannerman1968; Naurois, Reference Naurois1969b). Naurois (Reference Naurois1969a) thought it might be almost extinct and later argued, dubiously, that numbers must have been higher 60 years earlier, given the ease with which the Blossom expedition obtained specimens (Naurois, Reference Naurois1984). Hazevoet (Reference Hazevoet1995) thought it probably occurred ‘in very small numbers on all islands and islets’, perhaps < 20 birds, later suggesting ‘a few tens of pairs’ (Hazevoet Reference Hazevoet1997, Reference Hazevoet2003). There has been virtually no status change.
The evidence from Cape Verde indicates that scavenging is a strategy in which the balance of risk and advantage is rapidly lost under the influence of modernized societies (Fig. 2). Black and red kite populations have declined on all islands to the point of near-extinction. The Egyptian vulture has also suffered widespread declines, with only two populations, on Boavista and Santo Antão, categorized as no change (i.e. remaining in the category common), although the former is tiny and the latter has declined by 50%. The part-scavenging common buzzard showed a decrease on > 70% of islands, and only Santo Antão and Santiago harbour small but stable (no change) populations, although again the latter declined by > 50%. Ospreys also exhibited declines but continue to flourish in the north-west. Only common kestrel (both subspecies, all populations) has not changed in status, and nearly all peregrine populations remained stable.
Raptor extinctions on Mediterranean and Macaronesian islands have been shown to be more likely where human populations are denser, probably because of persecution, and species dependent on human activities are also more liable to extinction (Donázar et al., Reference Donázar, Gangoso, Forero and Juste2005). In Cape Verde the human population density increased from 36 km-2 in 1950 to 109 km-2 in 2000 (UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2008). We outline the three major threats to raptors on the islands, in their likely order of impact.
Pesticides and poisons Hazevoet et al. (Reference Hazevoet, Fischer and Deloison1996) and Hazevoet (Reference Hazevoet1998, Reference Hazevoet1999) believed the decline of the red kite and common buzzard to be a side effect of the relatively modern local practice of poisoning feral dogs with laced meat, the birds eating either the bait or the corpses and, if not succumbing directly, then probably suffering decreased fertility. This problem also afflicts the Egyptian vulture, two bodies of which were found beside a dead cat at a Santo Antão dump in 2000 (SMH, pers. obs.). Rodenticides and insecticides may, however, also have significant effects. Pesticide use on the islands is common and includes organophosphorous substances. Farmers use carbamates as insecticides, nematocides, DDT, strychnine and rodenticides (e.g. Raticide, Racumin and Fostrien; SMH, pers. obs.). Fostrien was widely used on Santiago at least until the 1990s, and methyl parathion (E 601), which poses a higher risk to birds than to other vertebrates (Grue et al., Reference Grue, Fleming, Busby and Hill1983; Mañosa et al., Reference Mañosa, Mateo, Freixa and Guitart2003), has been used against grasshoppers in crop fields on some islands, including Boavista (SMH, pers. obs.).
Persecution Although Cape Verde children tend to persecute all raptors (SMH, pers. obs.), the two falcons and vulture generally escape human interference: the kestrel is harmless, the peregrine reclusive and the vulture useful (which perhaps helps explain why the vulture has fared slightly better than the other scavengers; Fig. 2). However, the two kites and buzzard have always attracted hostility as chicken thieves (Alexander, Reference Alexander1898b; Bannerman, Reference Bannerman, Bannerman and Bannerman1968); even in the 1990s black kites would be pursued with stones (SMH, pers. obs.). Kite nests were plundered, explaining the black kite’s near-disappearance from São Vicente (Bannerman, Reference Bannerman, Bannerman and Bannerman1968). Keulemans (Reference Keulemans1866) reported that local people regarded kite meat (especially nestlings) as a delicacy. The tradition has persisted, although interviewees today report disliking the flavour (Hille, Reference Hille1998; SMH, pers. obs.). Eggs and young of ospreys were also considered delicacies: Naurois (Reference Naurois1969a, Reference Naurois1984) blamed the species’ decline on this, as did Ferreira & Palma (Reference Ferreira, Palma, Chancellor and Meyburg2000) for the decline on Sal, and thought the birds only escaped by nesting on inaccessible cliffs.
Food supply decrease Natural fluctuations in food supplies, caused by periodic drought, are common in Cape Verde, and predator populations fluctuate in response. Darwin’s failure to record a single Egyptian vulture while prospecting Santiago in 1832, and breeding inactivity in common buzzards on Santiago in 1969, were attributed to drought-induced loss of, respectively, livestock (Dohrn, Reference Dohrn1871; Bannerman, Reference Bannerman, Bannerman and Bannerman1968) and rodents (Naurois, Reference Naurois1969a). However, in the past 150 years overall food availability has probably declined. Lower rainfall caused by Saharan expansion (Rosenfeld et al., Reference Rosenfeld, Rudich and Lahav2001) and overgrazing by, and harvesting wild plants as fodder for, goats, which increased in numbers from 40,000 in 1961 to 148,000 in 2004 (República de Cabo Verde, 2004), must have produced much sparser, less productive vegetation. Invertebrate density has been thinned in farmed areas. Changes in livestock management (fewer available corpses and afterbirths), food resourcing (beef imported rather than reared locally), slaughterhouse practices (less waste), refuse disposal patterns (use of burning) and sanitation regimes (cleaner streets and flush toilets) have resulted in fewer carcasses, rodents and faeces (Bannerman, Reference Bannerman, Bannerman and Bannerman1968; Hazevoet, Reference Hazevoet1995). There is no direct evidence of the impact of these various constraints but all five black kites caught on Maio in 2002 (Hille & Collar, Reference Hille and Collar2009) showed stress bars in tail and wing feathers (SMH, pers. obs.).
Santo Antão, with its high agricultural output, permanent streams and comparatively low human density, is the stronghold of all raptor taxa in Cape Verde except the kites (Fig. 3). Its northern valleys, notably Ribeira da Torre, Ribeira Grande and Ribeira do Paul, harbour the last significant buzzard and vulture populations, and the highest densities of kestrels, in Cape Verde, and ospreys nest there close to the sea. Cape Verde is an Endemic Bird Area (Stattersfield et al., Reference Stattersfield, Crosby, Long and Wege1998) but although 12 Important Bird Areas have been identified there (Hazevoet, Reference Hazevoet, Fishpool and Evans2001), none is on Santo Antão. A protected area, with so-called restaurants to provide safe food for scavengers, as advocated in Spain by Hernández & Margalida (Reference Hernández and Margalida2009), coupled with a public awareness campaign, would be a valuable conservation measure in the island’s northern valleys, especially in light of the vulture and buzzard declines on the island, which indicate that land-use change and agricultural and other human practices continue to have a negative impact.
The plight of scavenging raptors in Cape Verde shows that this guild is significantly disadvantaged by human behaviour and economic development. It also points to the general conservation problem of scavengers on islands elsewhere in Macaronesia and the Mediterranean as a result of their naturally small populations and low rates of dispersal (Eurasian griffons, for example, have great difficulty crossing water; Bildstein et al., Reference Bildstein, Bechard, Farmer and Newcomb2009). There is, moreover, emerging evidence that these populations have been isolated long enough to have developed into distinguishable demes and taxonomic entities. The Egyptian vultures on the Canaries are morphologically, genetically and hence taxonomically distinct (Donázar et al., Reference Donázar, Negro, Palacios, Gangoso, Godoy and Ceballos2002; Kretzmann et al., Reference Kretzmann, Capote, Gautschi, Godoy, Donázar and Negro2003), and even the seemingly undifferentiated black kite of Cape Verde possesses certain minor but clear morphological characters (Hille & Collar, Reference Hille and Collar2009). We infer from these pieces of evidence that insular populations of scavenging raptors may represent locally adapted forms that cannot easily be replaced and therefore require targeted intervention to ensure their survival. Greater control of toxic materials, broad public awareness campaigns and the use of restaurants, which are also relevant to many continental populations, are crucial in this regard.
In October 2010 the European Union, after stalling for some years owing to public health considerations relating to TSE (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies), gave its approval to the use of feeding stations for scavenging raptors in all relevant range states (EC regulation 1069/2009). This welcome news unfortunately does not extend to Cape Verde, and the next step there will be to negotiate for a major landscape management initiative that will stabilize and improve the status of the country’s most vulnerable raptors.
SMH’s fieldwork was funded by the German Ornithological Society, European Commission (Marie Curie grant) and Peregrine Fund. We thank Roy Dennis, Simon Thomsett, Jim Wilmwarth, Sandra Krätschmer, Ute Nau, Armin Nemitz and Gernot Segelbacher for help in the field, Maria Tereza Vera Cruz and Hans-Uwe Heckel for logistic support, K.L. Bildstein for helpful information, and J.A. Donázar and V. Bretagnolle for valuable comments.
Sabine M. Hille studies the evolution and dynamics of small bird populations on islands and in changing environments. She has been doing research in Cape Verde for several years. Nigel J. Collar works on threatened bird species, running projects in Angola and Ethiopia.

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While the USA baseball team didn’t finish in first in the Olympic Games, It was still an impressive run.
The team failed to get a run across the plate in the gold-medal game early Saturday morning. Japan won 2-0.
Tyler Austin, former Twin and current Yokohama DeNA BayStars player lit it up in his first Olympic appearance. It worked out great because it was on his home field, but he was playing for the greatest country in the world. Austin actually lives about five minutes from the stadium, but he opted for the cardboard beds at Olympic Village for the sake of team chemistry and bonding.
Austin is #23 in the photo.
Just a quick refresher, Austin was part of the Lance Lynn trade, you know, the guy with the best ERA in all of baseball right now (of active players.) Minnesota then traded Austin to the Giants for Malique Ziegler who is currently in High-A with the Kernels.
Here’s Tyler’s statline from the gold-medal game:
AB R H RBI BB K BA OBP SLG
T. Austin DH 3 0 1 0 1 1 .333 .500 .333
OVERALL OLYMPIC PERFORMANCE:
In game one, Austin was 3-5 with 3 RBI and a HR. In game two he was 1-4 with 1 RBI. In game three Austin was 2-5. In game four he was 1-3 with 1 HR, 1 RBI. Game five, 2-4 with 2 RBI. In game six, the final game, Austin went 1-3. He was the team’s DH.
This means he finished his first Olympics 10-24. That’s a batting average of .417.
Joe Ryan also made a name for himself this Olympics. The games started with him getting traded to the Twins while he was allegedly at the breakfast table in Tokyo. He found out he was part of a trade for one of the best players in all of baseball, Nelson Cruz.
Ryan toed the rubber for the start in game one for Team USA.
In game one Joe Ryan pitched 6 innings of 1-run baseball giving up 5 hits, striking out 5. In game five Ryan started again, vying for a spot in the gold-medal game. He pitched 4 1⁄3 innings giving up 1 run, striking out 3, and that was good enough for Team USA to move on.
He is someone to be excited about.
Top-pitching prospect Simeon Woods-Richardson, who was part of the Berrios trade, was also a part of the team. He did not make an appearance.
Team USA was filled with former MLB players, current minor leaguers, independent leaguers, etc. because only those not on a major league 40-man roster were eligible to be named to the Olympic roster.
Game 1 USA vs. Israel - W 8-1
Game 2 USA vs. Korea - W 4-2
Game 3 USA vs. Japan - L 7-6 (10)
Game 4 USA vs. Dominican Republic - W 3-1
Game 5 USA vs. Korea - W 7-1
Game 6 USA vs. Japan - L 2-0 SILVER

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Aug 22, 2011, 4:16 PM EDT
Last month the A’s had a Rich Harden trade worked out, only to have the Red Sox back away because of concerns about his health.
And now Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that the A’s put Harden on waivers only to pull him back when the Indians claimed him and “couldn’t work out a deal.”
That means Harden is no longer eligible to be traded and will finish the season in Oakland after throwing 53 innings with a 3.91 ERA and 60/24 K/BB ratio.
Cleveland will presumably continue to be on the lookout for a veteran starter, although the Indians are now 4.5 games back in the AL Central and in danger of falling into third place.
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- The benches cleared in Toronto, too 79
- The Reds’ and Pirates’ benches cleared after Brandon Phillips was hit with a pitch 65
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- Settling the Scores: Saturday’s results 36
- The benches cleared in Friday’s Giants-Rangers game (205)
- Blue Jays acquire David Price from the Tigers (113)
- Rangers land ace left-hander Cole Hamels from Phillies (106)
- Royals make another big move, get Ben Zobrist from A’s (95)
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Dan Osborne cut a low-key figure as he tended to his kids at the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Australia on Thursday.
The star, 28, who is Down Under to support his I’m A Celeb star wife Jacqueline Jossa, failed to raise a smile for the outing, which came after he rubbished claims of a threesome with his CBB co-stars Chloe Ayling and Natalie Nunn.
In the midst of the explosive claims, Jacqueline, who shares daughters Ella, four, and Mia, 18 months, with Dan was seen to break down in tears on the ITV show after an impassioned letter from the hunk was read out in camp.
Rage: Dan Osborne cut a low-key figure as he tended to his kids at the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Australia on Thursday
Dan furiously hit back at claims he had a threesome with Celebrity Big Brother co-stars Chloe and Natalie behind his wife Jacqueline’s back in 2018.
Taking to Instagram earlier on Thursday, he slammed ‘no morals’ Chloe, 22, after she told The Sun she enjoyed a steamy sex session with him and Natalie, 34, in a hotel room following a drunken night out in London.
Chloe alleged the tryst took place the same day Jacqueline, 27, posted a snap of Dan cradling their daughter Mia as he returned to the family home on September 12 after CBB, captioned: ‘It’s so good to have this man back, I love you always.’
In an Instagram post the star branded the threesome claims ‘complete rubbish’ and said ‘looks like they found someone who has no morals!’ about Chloe’s interview.
Hitting back: The star, 28, who is Down Under to support his I’m A Celeb star wife Jacqueline Jossa, failed to raise a smile for the outing, which came after he rubbished claims of a threesome with his CBB co-stars Chloe Ayling and Natalie Nunn
A spokesman for Dan added to MailOnline: ‘This story is not true and Dan will be seeking legal advice.’
In her interview, Chloe claimed Dan had sex with reality star Natalie, before getting intimate with Chloe – after the group had ‘let loose’ during a ‘debauched’ evening.
Chloe said: ‘I feel so sorry for Jacqueline. She deserves to know what Dan is. He’s making a fool of her. He should be faithful to his wife.
‘After it happened Dan was full of himself. He didn’t seem to care what had just happened in front of everyone.’
Fury: Dan Osborne has hit back at claims he had a threesome with CBB co-stars Chloe Ayling and Natalie Nunn behind his wife Jacqueline Jossa’s back in 2018 (pictured 2018 with Ben Jardine)
Chloe – who rose to fame after being kidnapped in Italy in a case that shocked the world in 2017 – said the group had partied in the capital before returning to Natalie’s room at the St Martin’s Lane hotel around 3am.
She claimed Natalie had said she wanted to have sex with Dan during the night out and ‘tried it on’ with him when they got to the room – after drinking alcohol in the room and hotel lobby.
Chloe was single at the time while Natalie has been married to American football player Jacob Payne since 2012.
Sweet: He was tending to the tot as they kicked back in the sunshine
Chloe said she felt ‘disgusted’ and ‘terrible’ after the alleged romp and branded it a ‘drunken mistake.’
The star also claimed Dan had told her he needed to leave because he was spending the day with Jacqueline and the children. The trio allegedly spent the night in the hotel room before leaving the next morning.
She added that Dan ‘clearly’ loves Jacqueline but she felt the actress had a right to know what happened.
Spokesmen for Natalie Nunn and Jacqueline Jossa declined to comment when approached by MailOnline.
Chloe said: ‘I feel so sorry for Jacqueline. She deserves to know what Dan is. He’s making a fool of her. He should be faithful to his wife’
Dan and Jacqueline’s relationship has come under scrutiny during I’m A Celebrity as speculation about himself and Gabby Allen continued to circulate.
In a poignant letter sent to his wife in the jungle, the hunk revealed ‘My days aren’t complete without you’ days ahead of the show’s grand final.
Coronation Street’s Andy Whyment was supposed to read Jacqueline’s letter but he didn’t have his glasses, so Myles Stephenson stepped in – even though it was recently claimed that he had told Jacqueline that Dan cheated on her with his ex Gabby.
Reality star Dan poured his heart out in his speech, where he revealed just how much he missed her. He said: ‘I want to firstly say I’m so, proud of you! My days just aren’t complete without you. I miss my wife like mad, I can’t wait to see that pretty face.’

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Community Safety Newsletter February 2020
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
The Community Safety Newsletter keeps residents informed about the activities of the Community Safety Partnership within Chiltern and South Bucks in the past and coming month.
Open the Community Safety Newsletter below to read more about:
- New Safer Buckinghamshire Community Safety Partnership: following survey, shaping priorities for coming year.
- Catalytic Converter Theft: advice on protecting your vehicle, after a spate of thefts.
- Have Your Say: opportunities to meet community policing teams.
- Visit to Audley Homes, Chalfont St Peter: crime reduction advice, safety tips and scam advice for residents. .
- ‘True Costs’: Thames Valley Police campaign to highlight the real impact of drug offences on the most vulnerable in our communities.
- Scam Talks: visits to two Bucks Mind Groups to deliver scam talks.
- Safer Internet Day.
- Money Sense Workshop: advice for 5-8 year olds.
- Operation Gauntlet: raising awareness of telephone scams.
- Neighbourhood Watch: updates from Chiltern and South Bucks areas.
- Home Safety Check: some simple but effective tips.
- Sexual Assault & Abuse Support Service: free and confidential support for male survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse in Bucks.
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Monday, June 27th, 2022
All residents are invited to participate in the Forum’s survey of residents’ concerns and the July 12th open meeting with representatives of Thames Valley Police. Read More...
Friday, June 24th, 2022
Congratulations to Sergeant Dan Ryder, awarded community officer of the year at TVP’s community Policing awards 2022. Read More...
Monday, June 20th, 2022
A new South Buckinghamshire local policing area (LPA) has been formed by amalgamating our former Chiltern & South Bucks policing area with Wycombe policing area. Read More...
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The official Annual Report for 2021/22 from Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner. Read More...
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CONGRESS ADDS CIVIL RIGHTS TRAIL TO NTS
As the 104th Congress came to a close in early October, a massive Parks Omnibus Bill that included several changes to the National Trails System Act was passed. (At presstime, the bill awaited presidential signature, which was expected).
The most important change in the bill was establishment of the 20th national trail, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. Commemorating the 1965 civil rights marches that led rapidly to passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, this 54-mile trail follows the shoulder of U.S. 80 along the Alabama River, joining Selma's historic town center to the Alabama state capitol in Montgomery. Simultaneously, the Secretary of Transportation has declared the route an All-American Road in the National Scenic Byways Program, pledging at least $1.5 million for interpretive exhibits and other tourism-related facilities.
Other changes to the National Trails System contained in the Omnibus Bill are less dramatic, but nonetheless welcome. Two trail studies are requested--the Old Spanish Trail from Santa Fe to Los Angeles and the Great Western Trail through Arizona, Utah, and Idaho. $17.5 million is provided for land acquisition at Sterling Forest on the New York-New Jersey boundary along the Appalachian Trail. In addition, the authority establishing the NPS Challenge Cost Share Program is expanded to include all NPS-related areas and programs, while requirements for submission of two reports (the biennial National Trails System Plan and the annual AT land acquisition report) are abolished.3/97
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How Great Wall Motors Became China’s Leading Car Manufacturer
In recent years, China has emerged as one of the world’s largest automobile markets. With a rapidly growing middle class and increasing disposable incomes, the demand for cars in China has skyrocketed. Among the local car manufacturers, Great Wall Motors has managed to establish itself as the leading player in the industry. This article explores the factors behind Great Wall Motors’ success and its journey to becoming China’s leading car manufacturer.
History and Growth
Great Wall Motors was founded in 1984 in Baoding, Hebei Province, China. Initially, it focused on producing pickup trucks and utility vehicles for the domestic market. However, the company quickly realized the potential of the Chinese automobile market and started expanding its production to include other vehicle segments like SUVs, sedans, and electric cars.
Great Wall Motors experienced rapid growth in the 2000s, fueled by its reputation for producing reliable and affordable vehicles. Additionally, the company made significant investments in research and development, enabling it to incorporate advanced technologies and design elements in its vehicles.
Great Wall Motors offers a diverse range of vehicles to cater to different consumer preferences. Its product lineup includes compact SUVs, mid-size SUVs, pickup trucks, sedans, and electric cars. One of the key selling points of Great Wall Motors’ vehicles is their combination of quality, performance, and affordability.
The company’s flagship models such as the Haval H6, Haval H9, and Wingle 5 have gained immense popularity in the Chinese market. The Haval H6, in particular, has been a best-seller for several years and remains one of the top-selling SUVs in China.
Innovation and Technology
Great Wall Motors has continuously invested in research and development to stay at the forefront of technological advancements in the automotive industry. The company has established research centers in various locations globally, partnering with renowned automotive experts and institutions.
Furthermore, Great Wall Motors has been actively investing in electric vehicle technology. It launched its sub-brand, ORA, in 2018, focusing solely on producing electric vehicles. The ORA R1, an affordable electric car, became an instant hit among Chinese consumers and played a significant role in establishing Great Wall Motors’ position as a leader in the electric vehicle market segment.
Great Wall Motors has not limited itself to the domestic market. The company has pursued an aggressive global expansion strategy, aiming to establish a significant presence in international markets. It has set up assembly plants in countries like Russia, Thailand, and Indonesia, promoting both its own vehicles and offering contract manufacturing services to other manufacturers.
Additionally, Great Wall Motors has been exploring partnerships and collaborations with foreign automobile companies to leverage their expertise and gain access to new markets. In 2020, the company acquired General Motors’ factory in Thailand, marking its entry into the Southeast Asian market.
Great Wall Motors has ambitious plans for the future. The company aims to become a global player in the automotive industry, competing with established brands on a global scale. To achieve this, it plans to further expand its product portfolio, enhance its technological capabilities, and strengthen its presence in key international markets.
With the rapid electrification of the automotive industry, Great Wall Motors intends to be at the forefront of electric vehicle development. The company has announced plans to invest heavily in electric vehicle research and development, with the aim of launching multiple electric models in the coming years.
1. How long has Great Wall Motors been in operation?
Great Wall Motors was founded in 1984, making it over 35 years old as of now.
2. Which are the most popular models offered by Great Wall Motors?
The Haval H6, Haval H9, and Wingle 5 are among the most popular models offered by Great Wall Motors.
3. Does Great Wall Motors produce electric vehicles?
Yes, Great Wall Motors has a sub-brand called ORA that focuses solely on producing electric vehicles.
4. In which countries does Great Wall Motors have assembly plants?
Great Wall Motors has assembly plants in countries like Russia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
5. What are Great Wall Motors’ future plans?
Great Wall Motors aims to become a global player in the automotive industry, expand its product range, strengthen its technological capabilities, and dominate the electric vehicle market.


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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (L) attends a welcoming ceremony held by his Mongolian counterpart Sukhbaataryn Batbold in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, June 1, 2010. [Xinhua]
ULAN BATOR - Visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and his Mongolian counterpart Sukhbaataryn Batbold agreed Tuesday to deepen bilateral cooperation in various areas including energy, trade and environmental protection.
China and Mongolia should strengthen exchanges and cooperation and advance the partnership of good-neighborliness and mutual trust between the two countries, Wen said in talks with Batbold in Ulan Bator, Mongolia's capital.
He said the two nations should strengthen mutual political trust and continue to extend firm support to each other on major issues concerning their respective core interests.
Wen also said the two sides should adopt practical measures to deepen their trade and economic cooperation and make efforts to promote cooperation in mineral resources development, infrastructure construction and finance.
China is also willing to boost cooperation with Mongolia in energy, environmental protection and transportation, he added.
During the talks, the Chinese premier pledged continued support and assistance for Mongolia's economic and social development.
He suggested that the two sides launch a feasibility study at an early date on a China-Mongolia free trade area (FTA).
As an effort to promote cultural exchanges, Wen said China will offer 2,000 government scholarships to Mongolian students in the next five years.
Batbold said Mongolia is ready to increase cooperation with China in such areas as finance and environmental protection.
Expressing support for a FTA, he said Chinese enterprises are welcome to expand investments in Mongolia and participate in the country's infrastructure construction and the development of mineral and energy resources.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (2nd R) meet with Mongolian children during his state visit to Mongolia in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, June 1, 2010. [Xinhua]
Batbold said trade and economic cooperation with China, Mongolia's largest trading partner and biggest source of investment, has been fruitful in recent years.
Mongolia highly values its relations with China and will adhere to the one-China policy, said the Mongolian leader.
He also said Mongolia will steadfastly support the Chinese government's position on the issues of Taiwan and Tibet.
The two sides also pledged to work together to safeguard regional peace and stability.
Mongolia is the third leg of Wen's four-nation Asian tour, which has already taken him to South Korea and Japan. He will also visit Myanmar.


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Meet Sadia Morrison, a publicist and image stylist to several NFL players and celebrities. See photos, video and a biography of Sadia below.
Sadia Morrison was found dead June 13 after reportedly being thrown from the roof of a building in the Bronx. An official cause of death has not been released. She had accompanied Adam “Pacman” Jones to Minxx strip club during the 2007 NBA All Star Weekend in Vegas where a shooting later occurred. Morrison pleaded no contest to felony battery and Jones pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct.
As a biography, Sadia Morrison was 26 years old at the time of her death. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City where she studied fashion marketing and design. She has worked with famed photographers Martha Cooper, Alexi Hay, Lori Lyons, and Effie Cohen, just to name a few. She was a freelance fashion stylist in New York and worked as the fashion director for Juice Magazine in Atlanta.
Sadia founded Project Barbi Media Group in 2006, an image development firm. Current clients included NFL players Ahmad Bradshaw, Thomas Jones, and Adam “Pacman” Jones. She had worked with other celebrities as well, including Kanye West, 50 cent, and Brooke Hogan.
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A failing school in Doncaster is putting together an action plan to improve, after a damning Ofsted report.
Northcliffe School at Conisbrough was placed in special measures after inspectors said standards, teaching and attendance were all unsatisfactory.
They submitted their findings after a visit to the school in November, 2003.
Now headteacher David Martin is working with the local education authority to address the problems and insists exam results are improving in several areas.
"Northcliffe School is located in an area which has experienced challenging times," he said.
Tackling the issues
"It is a strong community whose tremendous resilience serves as an excellent example that despite obstacles in your way, you can come through anything stronger, wiser and more determined than ever before.
"In the light of this, we will not be disheartened by Ofsted's decision.
"It makes us even more committed to tackle the issues head on and to ensure that the school is removed from special measures as soon as possible."
Doncaster Councillor Tony Sockett, cabinet member for lifelong learning, said the LEA shared Mr Martin's disappointment at the report.
"We are giving the school and the governing body our utmost support in dealing with the issues that Ofsted has raised.
"We have full confidence that the school community will invest its time and energy into tackling the areas for improvement that have been highlighted."


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Drake Kramer left on Sunday for a hike in Grand Canyon National Park, and now after one week with no trace of the 21-year-old, search efforts are expanding.
Arizona authorities said Kramer hasn’t been seen since checking out of the Bright Angel Lodge on Sunday morning. His family reported him missing the next day, leading to a search and missing persons investigation.
Family members say they are perplexed at how the San Antonio man could have gone missing. Drake’s father, Robbin Kramer, said he went to see American Sniper with his son on January 29, the last time he saw him.
“He was in good spirits,” the father said by telephone from northern Arizona on Thursday.
Robbin said it wasn’t unusual to go a few days without hearing from his son, who was busy with work and school. But family members received a troubling text message from Drake Kramer saying he “loved everybody and said he had to give his body to Mother Earth.”
Family members are hoping for the best.
“We are trying to be positive,” Robbin Kramer said. “He said he loves nature, and we are trying to believe that he wants to go be in nature and explore, be on his own and deal with whatever is going on in his mind.”
“He’s always been a very loving, very caring child,” Robbin added. “He loves animals, he’s been on the honor roll his entire life. He’s a hard worker, and very frugal.”
Authorities in Arizona added that they know little about Drake Kramer, or his plans in the Grand Canyon.
“We don’t know what his plans were. He may be hiking, we just don’t know,” Kirby-Lynn Shedlowski with the Grand Canyon National Park told ABC News today.
Robbin said his son loved to go to the Grand Canyon, having visited there “two or three times.”
Drake Kramer is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and 140 pounds, officials say. Anyone with information about his possible whereabouts is asked to call the National Park Service Silent Witness Line at 928-638-7840.


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I agree with you Institute. Especially when you say: "Jewish Khazaria was the first (and only so far) Kabalistic Kingdom in the history of mankind.
That is why they want to reconstitute it."
Do you think they can win this secret war against humanity?

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Salem: In a shocking incident reported from Tamil Nadu, a man allegedly sold his six-month-old son for Rs 1 lakh to pay off his debt. The police have now arrested the man for selling the baby.
The police have also arrested the man's friend who persuaded him to sell the boy. The buyer is also in the police net. The accused father has been identified as Sowkath Ali, a resident of Linemedu locality in Salem district.
The accused's friend is identified as 38-year-old Seddu who lives in Dhadhagapatty. The buyer has been identified as Sundaram who is also from Dhadhagapatty, according to a report in Times of India.
Ali's wife gave birth to a boy six months ago. "On Monday, the woman's relative came to the house to see the baby. But Ali told them that the baby died some weeks back. They sensed something wrong and filed a complaint with Annadhanapatty police," said police inspector A Saravanan.
During the course of the investigation, it was found that Ali sold the baby to Sundaram for Rs 1 lakh. Sundaram didn't have kids.
"Ali did not have any job during the lockdown and borrowed money from Seddu who pressured him to repay the debt. Ali then decided to sell the baby after Seddu persuaded him to do so," said the police officer.
Police recovered the baby from Sundaram's house based on the statement of Ali. The baby was handed over to Ali's wife Sharmila Bhanu on Tuesday.
All the three accused have been sent to judicial custody for 15 days and lodged in Salem Central Prison.

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The golden rule with most campaigns is that you need to pick a subject that you know you stand a good chance of winning.
Clearly, Friends of the Earth have followed this rule to the letter with their latest campaign, calling on people to cut meat consumption to three times a week.
The group claims this figure is backed by research from Oxford University, which it claims would cut premature deaths by 45,000 a year.
Great news. Of course, even better for Friends of the Earth is that the average consumption of meat is three times a week. So, job done guys. You can pack up and get back to stopping the Japanese from invading Wales. Or harpooning it.
So, in terms of pointless campaigns, not to mention rehashing old news, Friends of the Earth must be in the running for some sort of title on that one.
On a more serious note, the campaign is one of many which has shown a shift in tactics among the environmental pressure groups. It's clear they're moving away from calling for us all to ditch the beef and tuck into some carrots as let's face it, no-one really wants to give up a nice steak for a side salad and some tofu.
So we're back to the earlier point - winnable campaigns. The pressure groups are now following a more softly softly, let's wean people off meat slowly with a little bit more of the carrot, and a little less of the stick.
It's something we all need to be on our toes to tackle, as if we simply ignore it, much as we'd like to, we could run the risk of some of these groups gaining traction.
On another matter I'd like to offer my congratulations to Carsten Jackobsen and the rest of the BDCI organising team the recent dinner proved to be a roaring success and much fun was had by all.
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February 19, 2009
We need to confront our racial past – and our racial present. In things racial, we have always been and continue to be essentially a nation of cowards. This Department of Justice, as long as I am here, must – and will – lead the nation to the “new birth of freedom.”
February 10, 2009
Madison suggested creating a new capital, one that would geographically be part of the South but in close proximity to the North – a capital that would allow Southerners to safely bring their human property.


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The 6-3 LA Rams are headed to Tampa Bay to face the 7-3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers and there is much more at stake than there was the last time these two teams played. The Rams need to keep pace with the 7-3 Seattle Seahawks and a win puts LA back into first place in the NFC West.
Defeating Bruce Arians’ Bucs also means that Tampa Bay takes a fourth loss, pushing them lower in the wild card race and nearly out of the running for the number one seed.
Of course, if the Rams end up losing, they will be the team that is all but out of contention for a bye week and they’ll at least temporarily drop into third place in the NFC West. It would be a much different feeling than the one we had after LA beat the Seahawks, which was still less than a week ago!
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HACIENDA INVESTMENTS LIMITED
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- 13 May 1996
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On 27 April, 2020, it was just regular for the 19-year-old Josh Richards until he joined Griffin Johnson on Instagram live, and it went in an unexpected direction. At first, things were perfect, with hundreds of viewers tuning in to their conversation, but then they took a disturbing turn when Josh dropped his phone while still recording him. He stripped off his jeans, flashed himself to the audience by sitting straight onto a phone. The live video spread like wildfire over various platforms, including YouTube and Twitter, which allowed countless people around the globe to watch this event occur.
The live stream was met with a range of feedback in the comments section. Some fans were extremely happy to see Josh strip, while some felt very awkward and called out Josh for his improper movement towards minors who might have been watching as well. Many were especially upset because many underage people watched the broadcast on chance.
The audience not only censured him for exposing himself, though they also made fun of him. Some have even shared zoomed-in shots on Instagram as well as trolled Josh for doing this publicly. However, after that scandal, Josh published an apology on 28 April. He posted a long statement on Twitter and asserted that the entire situation was unintentionally “oozed.”
Additionally, Richard stated that “I have a duty because of the fans I’ve been blessed with; last night I took benefit of that. Next time I will strive harder to think before proceeding. It was never my aim to have flowed what got shown; however, it is now clear how harmful this can be, so in the future, I will ensure nothing like this happens again.”
Josh Richards is a social media influencer with over 15 million followers across various platforms. He’s also an actor who pops up in films like Brother’s Keeper and Summer Dropouts. If you’re into TikTok, questionable drama on social media, or goofy skits that involve environmental change, then this man might be your next favorite celebrity.
Richard has 7 million followers on Instagram, 25 million fans on TikTok, and 3.7 million subscribers to his YouTube channel. Josh makes lip-syncing videos with friends in which they dance to trending music for the enjoyment of their fans.
Josh always possessed the desire to become a musician and an actor. He began posting on social media in 2010, but it didn’t take prolonged for him to establish a large audience. In 2017, he contracted with his first manager, who helped secure contracts with TalentX Entertainment. It’s a management corporation illustrating some of today’s top celebrities on various networks such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
Josh was born on 31st January 2002 in Toronto. He has a brother and sister named Olivia and William, who are both younger than he is. Josh lived in Cold Springs for the first part of his life before moving to Cobourg, where he attended St. Mary Catholic Secondary School for secondary education. Richards’ TikTok handle (@joshrichards) has more than 14 million followers, plus 662 million likes since its creation in March 2017. After that, he started another account named @uhhhjosh, which boasts over 2.5 million supporters.
He is consistently making a name for himself on multiple social media platforms. Besides TikTok, he’s also pretty much busy on Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. Also, he became a well-known influencer, but this isn’t all that this popular star is up to. Josh wants to be a businessperson. Considering he has a massive audience and success on TikTok, it’s no wonder that the social media starlet is looking forward to commencing his individual company.
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Totally disagree, these are WAY better than the cookie ones (those were a little bland in my opinion). Yum, yum, yum...i burnt the roof of my mouth eating them so fast...:)
I used a duncan hines butter golden and the "best brownie" recipe on this site since I didn't have any brownie mix, but tweaked it a bit: upped the chocolate to 3/4 cup and the flour to 1 cup. worked like a dream.
made 26 not 48.
And drizzled them with melted chocolate for a little nicer presentation without an additional flavor.
Yum...these are pretty and yummy and oh so cute. And they're good both hot and cold...
Okay, I made them again according to the directions and I like them better my way so I'm changing it to four stars. The white cake is a little bland-use yellow. And I found the real brownie recipe ends up meltier.
But these are a definite keeper...oh so yummy! I made everyone I know eat one. :)
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Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio is hoping to educate his fans before the upcoming Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary shows with the help of a little “bracketology.”
“To be honest, I don’t really follow basketball. But you know what? There’s been lots of talk and speculation about how I was chosen to play the final Dead shows, so I’m hoping this modified bracket will give the fans some insight into the competition I faced along the way,” Anastasio said in an interview on Wednesday.
The completed bracket features an extensive lineup of 32 notable artists from today’s jam scene, including a few unexpected wild cards. Grateful Dead Bassist Phil Lesh had words of praise for Anastasio’s creative presentation.
“We just want everyone to know that any of these artists could have been chosen to perform onstage with us at the Soldier Field shows. This is an important part of our band’s history and we feel this is the easiest way to record it,” Lesh said.
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Blue Bedroom Bench - When deciding to buy a bedroom bench the first thing you will need to do is ascertain what size you need to obtain. Bedroom benches are available in a wide variety of sizes and designs and also you would like to be sure you buy the one that can look appropriate in your room. When you buy a bedroom bench that is definitely too small for the bedroom, it can look lost inside the space. When you buy one that is definitely too big, it can make the bedroom look cramped and cluttered.
Once you know what size bedroom bench you will need and what functions you desire the bench to serve, you will need to make a decision how you desire your bedroom bench to look. Bedroom benches are available in a range of styles, designs and supplies. Some are wood, some are a mixture of wood and fabric, other folks are metal with padded fabric seating - the choice is very varied. Have a look at your bedroom furniture. When you have an oak bedroom set, you need to in all probability get a bedroom bench crafted from oak too. Your bedroom bench should compliment the color and style of the current bedroom furniture. The appropriate bedroom bench can tremendously improve the overall look of the bedroom environment.
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text: (1) Hara kiri developed as an integral part of the code of bushido and the discipline of the samurai warrior class.(2) The notion that the samurai's bushido represents a moral or social principle to live by is more than dubious.(3) As well as fighting, he immersed himself in the samurai's code of bushido , also known as the way of the warrior.(4) The military version of bushido was seen as a distortion of samurai ethics by some of the upper class who resented the commoner military.(5) It's set in 1865, the year regarded as the last hurrah for bushido , the samurai code (Japan was on the verge of leaving its self-imposed isolation).

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Golf Industry News - BBC
The BBC will not show any live golf next year for the first time since 1955 after the public service broadcaster lost the rights to live coverage of the Masters. Sky Sports will be the sole broadcasters of next year’s tournament from Augusta, which takes place from April 9-12.
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The possibility of live coverage of the Open Championship being shown on free-to-air TV channels in the future has been debated in the House of Lords. A report by the Lords’ Select Committee on Communications and Digital entitled ‘Public service broadcasting: as vital as ever’, looked at the role of public service broadcasting in covering […]
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The BBC has announced an extension of its broadcast deal with the European Tour, ensuring coverage of the Ryder Cup until 2022 and several other high profile tournaments

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As a primary care physician, I see and treat a lot of people with depression and anxiety disorders. Despite the fact that we know more about these illnesses than ever, I’ve noticed that a lot of misconceptions remain, so I would like to dispel a few myths:
1. Depression symptoms are not something a person can control and not a failure of character. I can’t believe we still have to make this point! You cannot just “get over it,” or “pull yourself up by your bootstraps.” These are things said by people who have never experienced depression! People that think this way may have gone through some rough times in their lives that caused them to get very down. . But unlike people who experience depression, they only needed some time, soul-searching, and an attitude adjustment, and they got back on track. So, of course, this is what they think the depressed loved one needs to do!
Depressed people typically try every positive affirmation, attitude adjustment, lifestyle change, and self-analysis they can conjure up, and still feel miserable! Are there lifestyle and thought pattern changes that can help control symptoms? Yes! This is what counseling is all about, but for many people, this is not enough to make them feel normal.
This goes for anxiety symptoms as well. People with an anxiety disorder cannot, “just relax,” or “stop worrying,” even in the face of objective evidence that there is no need to worry. They are fully aware that the anxiety is irrational, but cannot stop it. They very much try to relax, but are invaded by intrusive thoughts of “what if,” and “the worst case scenario,” as well as uncontrollable physical symptoms like palpitations, chest pain, nausea, jitteriness, and trouble breathing.
2. Pointing out all the positives in their lives does not help a depressed person. In fact, thinking about all the good things is often a tactic depressed people try that can backfire. Not only does this not help a depressed person, it can often make them feel worse because they feel guilty about not appreciating all of their blessings. They are fully aware of others struggling with much larger issues, and yet, they cannot elevate their own mood.
3. Depression and anxiety symptoms walk hand in hand. Many people erroneously believe these two illnesses are opposites. In fact, it is unusual for people to have depression without anxiety symptoms and vice versa. Classic depression is characterized by depressed mood, lack of motivation, fatigue, and not enjoying life, but also by irritability, mood swings, racing thoughts, lack of sleep, internal “jitteriness” and excessive worry. The latter symptoms are often more prominent and bothersome to people, so it is very common for me to hear people say, “I’m not depressed, I’m just really stressed,” or it’s “just my nerves.” Also, this terminology is more palatable and socially acceptable for many people. Many times they are surprised to hear me say I think they are depressed, and occasionally they are angry with me. I believe this relates back to the idea of depression as a character flaw, and they are insulted by the label of depression. This is really unfortunate, because obviously, my intent is to help, not offend, and getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step to getting better.
4. Seeking treatment for depression is not a sign of weakness. On the contrary, it takes a very strong person to recognize that things are not going well and take action. I recognize that coming to see me or another doctor to discuss these symptoms is frightening and humbling. Many people I treat for depression and anxiety disorders never imagined they would experience this problem. One patient summed up her difficulty in seeking treatment by saying, “I don’t even believe in this stuff! I never thought depression was real!” Needles s to say, she has changed her tune.
5. Depression and anxiety are diseases with a tremendous genetic component. This means that they tend to run in families and your tendency to develop these illnesses strongly correlates with your genetic makeup. This underscores the difficulty people with mood symptoms have in controlling symptoms without treatment. I always say, “It’s hard to change your genes!” This doesn’t mean that if depression and/or anxiety disorders are in your family, you are doomed to an unhappy life. It does mean that you need to be cognizant of this tendency and address issues when they occur. Don’t be afraid to discuss this with family members. Maybe there are others who are struggling and bringing this family tendency to light will help them.
6. There are even more misconceptions about medication for depression. I’ll discuss these in the next blog.
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GRAND RAPIDS — The youngest half brother of late President Gerald Ford has died. He was 90.
Richard Ford's death Friday in Grand Rapids was disclosed by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation.
Gerald Ford had three half brothers after his mother's second marriage. Longtime family friend Marty Allen tells The Grand Rapids Press that Richard Ford was a "relatively quiet person who was not interested in the limelight."
Richard Ford ran the family's paint company.
Gerald Ford died in 2006. He was a congressman from western Michigan before becoming vice president in 1973. He was president from August 1974 to 1977 after Richard Nixon's resignation.

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Some 31 light-years away, astronomers have identified an exoplanet similar in size to our planet, orbiting its star at a distance that would allow conditions favorable for life to exist on the planet's surface. Some experts have already dubbed this world as a potential second Earth.
To this day, scientists exploring the galaxy have found a little over 5,200 exoplanets in more than 9,000 different star systems, one of them being a recently found world dubbed Wolf 1069 b, and it is an exciting find, according to experts.
In the hunt for exoplanets, there is nothing more exciting than discovering a planet that could match our planet’s characteristics. Even though only less than two percent of the exoplanets we have found to date have masses than two Earth masses, and dozens of them are located within the so-called habitable zone, a region around a star where liquid water could exist on a planet, given that it is rocky in nature. It is exceptionally difficult to search the galaxy for planets, and observations capable of finding low-mass planets remain a significant challenge.
CARMENES program and the hunt for alien planets
One way to improve the chances of discovering low-mass worlds is to analyze low-mass stars for signatures of orbiting planets. This is just what Diana Kossakowski and her colleagues did within the framework of the CARMENES program. This project, with major contributions from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg, Germany, uses the Calar Alto Observatory in Spain to search our galaxy for distant worlds. After gathering data from the star Wolf 1069, scientists discovered a peculiar characteristic. They found a low-amplitude signal from what they interpret as an exoplanet of similar size to Earth. This distant world, dubbed Wolf 1069 b, orbits its star every 15.6 days, at a distance one-fifteenth the distance Earth orbits our sun.
Despite the relative proximity in which the world orbits its star, it only receives around 65 percent of the energy our planet receives from the Sun. This is because Wolf 1069 is a Red Dwarf, some of the smallest and coolest, most abundant planets in the Milky Way Galaxy. This means that Wolf 1069 emits far less radiation and is comparably colder than our Sun. In turn, it places the habitable zone much closer to the star, which means that plants orbiting red dwarfs can be hospitable, despite their proximity to their star.
Wolf 1069 b, Earth 2.0?
The question is just how habitable is Wolf 1069 b? You need more than just liquid water to make it habitable. Just as here on Earth, an atmosphere that can produce a natural greenhouse effect can help raise the average temperature above 250 Kelvin (-23 °C), calculated for Wolf 1069 b. So far, the early data suggests the exoplanet is a basic rocky world. Depending on what kind of atmosphere it has, if it is similar to Earth, then the average temperature on its surface could rise by as much as 286 Kelvin (13 °C), keeping liquid water in a large region on the star-facing side of the planet. This is because it would protect against high-energy electromagnetic radiation and particles from interstellar space or the star.
Whether this is indeed Earth 2.0 remains to be seen. What needs to be taken into consideration is that Red Dwarf. However, the most abundant stars in the galaxy are famous for their activity that produces solar winds and intense ultraviolet radiation. In our solar system, for example, our sun stripped Mars of its atmosphere, rendering its surface barren billions of years ago. However, scientists say this is an unlikely characteristic of Wolf 1069 b. According to astronomers, Wolf 1069 b is also the sixth-closest Earth-mass planet in the habitable zone of its host star. Due to its favorable prospects concerning habitability, it is among a peculiar small group of worlds—such as Proxima Centauri b and TRAPPIST-1 e—to search for biosignatures. Unfortunately, such observations are currently beyond the capabilities of astronomical research.
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Recycled Type 1 is a granular subbase material that is produced by crushing a variety of demolition wastes. Once crushed the material has a varied particle size usually between 40mm down to dust which gives recycled type 1 its great loading bearing qualities when compacted. These varied particle sizes give Type 1 great drainage properties. Demolition wastes used to produce recycled type 1 include Bricks, Concrete & Hardcore.
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Using recycled materials usually command a lower cost than that of a quarried alternative due to less processing time needed. They also help in reducing the amount of wastes that would otherwise be sent to landfill and repurpose them for use within the industry.
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Tips to reduce landscape water use during an extreme drought
By now we have all seen the Caltrans signs on the freeways, “Extreme drought — Reduce landscape water use.”
Nevertheless, finding new ways to reduce landscape water use can be daunting. It seems we are being squeezed to the last drop on ideas to help save water. Water managers are wringing their hands, as the state looms over us with data showing our watersheds are not sustainable at the rate we are consuming precious groundwater and surface water.
So, how do we refill our cup full of ideas to see potential savings in our home landscape water use, while still not killing our landscape and gardens by turning the water off? Thankfully, drought is no new subject for University of California researchers.
Know your water use
In summer months, about 50% of your water ends up in the landscape. Most utility bills today will show you how much water you are paying for, though it may be expressed in a hundred cubic feet, not gallons. Find your bill and have a look; UC ANR Publication 8673: "Understanding Your Residential Water Bill" can help you read your water bill: https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8673.pdf
We are being asked to reduce landscape water use by 15%. So some quick math should give you a number to work with. Mid-summer is a good time to have a walk around your property and check all landscape irrigation for problems, especially leaks.
Tips to reduce water waste
Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Publication 8553: “Keeping Plants Alive under Drought or Water Restrictions” was written in 2015 and is still a good resource to review for ideas on reducing landscape and garden water use: https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/Details.aspx?itemNo=8553
“Topics include symptoms of water stress, tips to conserve water in your current landscape, methods to help specific plants survive drought, and considerations and tips regarding planting a drought-resistant landscape.
“Because plants need to be watered before irreversible damage happens, it is crucial to check plants regularly for symptoms of drought,” in which the pamphlet goes on to show pictures of common drought vs. other damage.
Correct sprinkler system problems
Watching your sprinkler system when it is running may prevent plants from being over or under watered. “On average, 20 to 40% of water applied to lawns and groundcovers by sprinkler systems is wasted due to too high rates of application, system leaks, low or tilted heads, broken sprinklers, unmatched sprinklers, and incorrect water pressure and sprinkler spacing.”
Which leads to the next free downloadable resource from UC ANR 8044: “Lawn Watering Guide for California”: https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8044.pdf
In the Lodi watering guide, you will notice the seasonal changes in watering needs. For example, August weekly watering times should be a few minutes less than your July watering time, decreasing again in September, as we slowly make our way towards the rainy season, which typically begins in October or November.
Irrigate early in the morning
There are several good reasons for watering in the early morning. Nighttime watering runs the risk of fungal disease developing on wet plants. Late in the day, watering has a higher soil evaporation rate, wasting water.
Recognize your physiological 'wimpy' plants
Some plants are just wimps. It is their way of coping with extreme heat. They wilt in the midday heat and no matter how much water you give them, they cannot absorb available water to compensate, but usually recover by morning.
Avoid summer planting
Fall in the San Joaquin Valley is the best time to add new plants to your landscape, hopefully all drought-tolerant plants. Late August is the best time to begin your veggie garden for fall and winter.
Three to four inches of good quality mulch should be applied and maintained to all your landscape and garden beds. Keep mulch away from tree trunks by at least a foot to avoid soaking trunks, which if wet, will eventually weaken the tree, making it susceptible to diseases.
Gray water system
It used to be a crazy idea, but not anymore with continuous droughts. Most communities in California allow landscapes to use gray water systems. It may pencil out to be cost effective with the cost of water always on the rise. Read more about gray water: https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8536.pdf
Finally, pray for rain!
Do you have a gardening related question? Contact the San Joaquin UC Master Gardeners at (209) 953-6112. More information can also be found on our website ucanr.edu/sjmg.

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