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One in six women and one in 33 men in the U.S. has been raped or been the victim of attempted rape. After being sexually assaulted, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. It is just as important to get help for the emotional impact of sexual assault as it is to receive care for physical wounds. Even if they think they are coping well, survivors of sexual assault often experience self-blame, lowered self-esteem, panic attacks, eating disorders, difficulty sleeping and concentrating, and problems with work and social interactions. The National Women’s Study found that 30% of rape survivors suffer from depression. Rape survivors are also at an increased risk for suicide and drug abuse. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and fear are common among rape survivors. Interestingly, therapies that were designed to help soldiers with PTSD are now being used to help victims of sexual assault.
Several studies suggest that group therapy is more effective at reducing PTSD, anxiety, and depression than individual therapy for both war veterans and rape survivors. A study done at a Veteran’s PTSD Rehab Program showed that almost 60% of veterans experienced either improvement or recovery in PTSD symptoms after receiving a form of group therapy called Cognitive Processing Therapy or CPT. Only 40% of veterans receiving a general form of group therapy showed either improvement or recovery in PTSD symptoms. A study done in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where rape was used as a weapon of war, showed that after six months of therapy, only 9% of survivors receiving group CPT still met the criteria for depression or anxiety while 42% of survivors receiving individual therapy still had depression or anxiety. Other kinds of therapy can be provided in a group setting, but Cognitive Processing Therapy is one of the few with clinical data and has been shown to be effective.
What is Cognitive Processing Therapy?
Victims of rape sometimes avoid thinking about what happened to them as a way of coping with the trauma, but avoiding painful memories can interfere with recovery. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) helps victims identify their “stuck points,” the parts of their rape story that are the most difficult to revisit and overcome. In CPT, survivors are encouraged to write about the traumatic event and then read their writings as a way to process what has happened to them. Like other types of cognitive therapy, the therapist helps the survivor think about the rape in a constructive way that will enable them to cope with it. For example, the therapist helps the survivor decrease self-blame and increase acceptance of the rape while reinforcing that it was not their fault. CPT can be provided as either group therapy or individual therapy.
A study by researchers in Boston found that only 22% of CPT individual therapy patients still had PTSD 5 to 10 years after their rape, which suggests that this type of therapy has lasting effects. PTSD symptoms can last for years  and it does not seem to usually go away on its own, although there is limited information about the longevity of PTSD among rape victims.
What are Other Options?
Though it has been proven more effective than individual therapy on average, group therapy may not be the best choice for everyone. Other forms of therapy available to rape survivors include one-on-one sessions with a therapist (psychotherapy) and medication (pharmacotherapy). The most popular forms of individual therapy for rape victims include Stress Inoculation Training (SIT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These individual therapies have shown improvements for some, but the outcomes differ for every survivor. Often, a survivor will try a few therapies before he or she finds the one that best fits his or her needs.
Stress Inoculation Training
Stress inoculation training (SIT) helps a person gain confidence in his or her ability to cope with anxiety and fear due to trauma. Whether used with rape survivors or others, SIT incorporates three primary treatment elements: (1) psychoeducation to help victims understand and normalize their fear, (2) repeated exposure to situations or places that trigger fear and anxiety (for example, to help survivors overcome rape-related phobias like fear of darkness), and (3) self-calming and coping skills like muscle relaxation and deep breathing to manage anxiety. SIT may help with depression, fear, anxiety, PTSD, hostility, mood, assertiveness, and self-esteem.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
In Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), rape survivors reconstruct and organize their rape story as a way to better understand it and decrease anxiety. Survivors are asked to relive the rape scene and describe it aloud as they are imagining it, using present tense and vivid details. The survivor’s retelling of their rape is recorded and they are asked to listen to their own retelling at home for further exposure. Repeated exposure to the rape story is thought to desensitize the survivor and help them accept the event so they can move on. This is similar to some of the therapies used with patients who have irrational fears and phobias. These patients are exposed to the things they fear (such as heights, flying, spiders, etc.), either in their imagination or in reality, so that they will learn to accept that the fear won’t overwhelm them. PE may improve symptoms of PTSD and depression, and help relieve guilt, anxiety, and rape-related fears.
The same study in Boston that was cited previously regarding CPT found that only 18% of PE individual therapy patients still had PTSD 5 to 10 years after their rape, suggesting that this therapy also has lasting effects. As previously noted, PTSD symptoms often last for years and do not go away on their own, so it is important to find effective treatment sooner rather than later. A study in Philadelphia found that PE was more effective than SIT, but both of these therapies reduced the severity of PTSD and depression compared to survivors on a waiting list who were receiving no treatment.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a nontraditional and relatively new form of psychotherapy used to treat PTSD. During an EMDR session, the therapist asks the survivor to mentally focus on a particularly upsetting image while the therapist moves his or her fingers in front of the survivor’s face. This is done to stimulate rapid back and forth movement of the eyes, like when watching a fast paced tennis match. Later, when this traumatic thought returns, it is supposedly not as disturbing as before. Studies suggest that EMDR is an effective therapy for rape survivors, but it is unclear whether the eye movement component is necessary or if just recalling the rape and becoming less sensitive to the memories of it is beneficial on its own. A study in France of survivors of domestic violence who underwent EMDR found significant improvements in PTSD, depression, and anxiety after treatment compared to a control group that was not treated.
Antidepressants and atypical antipsychotic medications (such as Abilify, Seroquel, Zyprexa, and Risperdal) are often prescribed to soldiers and survivors of sexual assault in an effort to help them cope with PTSD, depression, insomnia, and anxiety. However, there is little scientific evidence to show that these medications are effective, and they have substantial risks. In fact, the numbing impact of the medication could be seen as having the opposite effect as the therapies listed above, which are considered effective. Because of the lack of evidence that they work for survivors of sexual assault, and the known safety risks, other therapies should be tried before medications.
The road to recovery from rape and sexual assault is not a simple one. The mental and social effects of trauma can stay with a survivor for years, and a specific therapy may not work for everyone. Luckily, there are several types of effective therapy.
Group therapy is beneficial because it allows the survivor to learn from the experiences of other group members. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) can be provided in a group setting and has been successful even among women where rape has been used as a tool of war, as in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
For help finding mental health counseling or therapy in your area, visit the National Institute of Mental Health’s website. For information provided by the National Institute of Mental Health regarding PTSD, click here. Also, visit the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network’s website to find group counseling in your area, or information on helping a loved one who has been raped.
All articles on our website have been approved by Dr. Diana Zuckerman and other senior staff.
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From the bustling art scene in Toronto, reminiscent of the dynamic Distillery District, to the tranquil galleries in smaller towns like Banff, these spaces offer a diverse range of environments for exploring Australian Aboriginal Art. Much like the Art Gallery of Ontario connects visitors with a vast array of artistic expressions, these venues act as cultural conduits, bridging the gap between Canada’s appreciation for First Nations cultures and the traditions of Australia’s Indigenous peoples. Set against a backdrop of stunning landscapes and vibrant cities, these establishments provide a platform for genuine engagement with Aboriginal art.
Whether navigating the rich art offerings of Vancouver or exploring the cultural treasures in Montreal, these venues open doors to the captivating world of Australian Aboriginal Art. Join us as we traverse Canada’s diverse art scene, highlighting the best places to connect with the profound narratives, vibrant colours, and intricate patterns that define one of the world’s oldest and most captivating art forms.
Galleries in Canada featuring Australian Aboriginal Art
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto is a revered institution that successfully merges historical and contemporary art. Known for its comprehensive collections that include works from the First Nations, the Group of Seven, and European masters, the AGO has recently pivoted towards embracing modern art. Its exhibitions featuring Australian Aboriginal Art, facilitate cultural understanding, making the AGO a significant venue in the international art scene.
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One Day After the Chunin Exams
Yet Another Baby Nin Story.
"Day one over," the Kazekage sighed, pulling his bag off of the single pack mule that made the journey down to Konoha with his entourage twice a year. He really hated the Chunin exams. Really, really hated them. The three day journey, the sitting around watching low-level ninjas fight, the three-day journey, the lengthy deliberations, the three-day journey...
"Hi, Daddy!" a bundle he had previously mistaken for his sleeping bag greeted him when he untied it.
The Kazekage jumped backwards. "Temari! What the hell are you doing here?"
"You shouldn't say 'hell', Daddy," the little girl said gravely.
"Never mind that, answer the question!"
"I wanted to go see Konoha with you," she explained innocently. "You never take us along."
"Where are your brothers?"
Temari sighed. "I had to leave them alone with Uncle Yasha... but they'll be ok for a week, right?"
"Of course, Princess."
Temari smiled then, because her father wasn't angry after all.
"I must be getting old," the Hokage laughed when his desert counterpart arrived. "The Sand nins are starting to look so young these days."
Temari giggled, happy to be 'mistaken' for a real ninja.
"Hokage-sama, this is my oldest, Temari," her father introduced her. "I apologize for bringing her without notice, but she snuck into my luggage,"
The Hokage laughed again. Temari liked him; she had never met anyone so happy. "A little stow-away, huh?" he asked her with a wink. "No need to apologize, Kaz, we're happy to have her. I didn't know you had kids."
"Yes, I have kids," the Kazekage growled. Temari got the impression that he told the Hokage this on a regular basis. "I have three kids."
"No kiddin'? Are you even married?"
"I was," the Kazekage told him archly. "For ten years."
"She finally leave your sorry, overworked ass?"
"No. She died."
"... Oh. Well, I feel like an asshole now."
"So, Temari, how did you like the tournament?" the Hokage asked her after the final ceremony was through and people were beginning to leave the stands. She smiled from her father's lap.
"Is she allowed in the panel?" the Kazekage asked uncertainly.
"Probably not... Maybe you could leave her with one of the Suna ninjas?"
The Kazekage nodded and picked up his daughter. "Princess, Daddy and the Hokage have to go to a meeting now to decide who makes Chunin, so I'm going to drop you off with Rando now, ok?"
"Why can't I come?"
"I'm sorry, but we have to meet in private."
"Was there someone you liked, Temari-chan?" the Hokage asked.
Temari nodded. "I liked the little boy."
"Me too," the Kazekage agreed. "He was very good, wasn't he? I'll recommend him for you, ok?"
"Thank you, Daddy," Temari said sweetly.
"Temari, tell me if you see Rando, ok?" the Kazekage asked, leading his daughter through the crowded stadium and occasionally checking his watch. "Temari?"
Temari pointed over at a group nearby. "Daddy? What are they doing?"
It was a family, a mother and father embracing a young boy, all with the same dark hair and eyes.
"They're hugging him."
Temari was puzzled by this. "Why?"
"I expect they're proud of him. That's the boy from the tournament that we liked, isn't it? They're probably pleased that he did so well, especially at his age."
Temari stared very hard at the boy and his family. She watched with an unfamiliar, unidentifiable pang as a little boy about Gaara's age ran up to the older boy shouting, "Good job, Nii-san!"
The older boy poked the younger one's forehead, knocking him back before he could get close, then laughed and embraced him. Temari kept watching the two brothers until her gaze caught the attention of the older one. His head snapped up, and their eyes met. He smiled at her, but Temari turned away quickly, sticking her nose up in the air, unsure why she was so embarrassed to be caught staring.
"Daddy," she asked as her father maneuvered them through the crowd. "If I make Chunin next year, will you be proud of me?"
Her father's eyes softened a little (he never smiled). "I am proud of you, Temari. I'm proud of both— all my children."
"Then why don't you ever hug us?" Temari asked quietly, but he was busy checking his watch to make sure he wasn't late for the meeting.
Itachi's family talked about the tournament and he should have done this move on that guy and when will he know if he made Chunin and what should they eat for dinner that night to celebrate, they could have anything he wanted, but he was barely listening to their chatter. His mind was on the little girl in the crowd with the proud bearing of a queen and the lost look of an orphan. He wondered who she was, where she was from, and if he would ever see her again.

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Brilliant read. Immediately into the story. Would certainly recommend.
by Jenny Fuller
Another corker by Ann Victoria Roberts
And another late night of just reading to the end of the chapter....and the next....and the next!
I love how Ann manages to bring characters to life, weaving them into the story...and the story into them.
Such a fabulous writer
by Sally Schofield
Wow! “One Night, Two Lives” is a great read – I couldn’t put it down and felt sad when I got to the end, wishing I could pick up a sequel straight away. Harrowing and so poignant at times, there are also chinks of humour and glorious descriptions of teenage life in the 60’s which made me feel quite nostalgic! This book really brings home the awful trauma of a young woman having a to give up a baby for adoption, and how it stays with her for the rest of her life. Unusually, we also hear how difficult it has been for the father to come to terms with, and the fact that he became an Anglican priest brings a particularly thought provoking twist to the story.
by Annette de Bary
York-born Ann Victoria Roberts now lives in Southampton with her Master Mariner husband. Trained as an artist, she began writing while he was at sea, and her first novel, Louisa Elliott, set in 1890s York, was an international bestseller. One Night, Two Lives is her sixth novel.

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Laboratory of Humanized Models of Disease
The major research goal in our laboratory is to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases by using "humanized" mouse models of disease.
To generate these models, we used a combined approach that includes in vitro and in vivo tools of neurobiology and the pluripotent stem cell (ESC/iPSC) technology. More specifically, human pluripotent stem cells are first differentiated in vitro into neurons and/or glial cells (astrocytes, oligodendrocytes or microglia). Human neurons and glial cells generated in vitro are then xenotransplanted in the brain of rodent models of disease, where they are able to integrate functionally and can be exposed to amyloid-beta, Tau or other disease-related toxic factors. This technology allows us to study the responses of human glia and neurons exposed to disease-associated toxic factors at morphological, molecular and functional levels in a tridimensional environment as is the mouse host brain. By generating and characterizing these humanized mouse models, we intend to unravel human-specific pathways and mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. These insights will ultimately lead to the development of new strategies for improved diagnostics and treatment.
In vitro culture and differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (ESC/iPSC); Intracerebral grafting; Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence; Light, confocal and electron microscopy; Fluorescent-activated cell sorting; Immunoblotting; Rodent models of neurological diseases; Behavioural tests.

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Derry Township, Westmoreland County
An intruder stole collectible toys belonging to James Palko, of Derry, between March 22 and June 10 from a storage unit along Coles Way, state police at Greensburg reported.
No description of the stolen property was provided.
Kittanning Township, Armstrong County
Road rage reported
State police reported a 52-year-old Kittanning man faces aggravated assault charges stemming from a “road rage incident” at 4:04 p.m. Saturday on Route 422.
Shawn McGaughey, 41, and Shelby McGaughey, 51, both of Shelocta, told police that the Kittanning man forced their vehicle off the highway as they traveled near Cornish Road. Troopers at Kittanning closed the highway for several hours while the site was investigated as a crime scene, according to a news release.
Police withheld the suspect’s name and reported charges have yet to be filed.
Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County
Nicole Inks, 30, of Derry, was charged June 10 by state police with a felony count of retail theft related to a shoplifting investigation at Walmart, troopers at Greensburg reported today.
According to a report, Inks concealed 63 pieces of jewelry valued at $2,018 and left the store without paying for the merchandise at 3:35 a.m. May 24.
Inks was held at Westmoreland County jail when she was unable to post $15,000 bond.

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We sat down with Asa Butterfield of Netflix's Sex Education to hear about his secret gaming tournaments, his favorite childhood travel memory, and the Japanese phrases he can't stop using.
Where have you just come back from?
“I’ve done quite a bit of traveling this year. I was in Canada for a little while, as my auntie and my cousin live in Vancouver and I’d always wanted to go. Then I spent three weeks in Tokyo seeing more family—we’re quite spread out. I’m a big fan of Tokyo: the city, the people, wandering around the streets of Shibuya, eating interesting food at the markets, going to all the wacky tech cities with loads of gadgets, buying Japanese artwork. I bought lots of Gundam robots, as they’re so much cheaper in Japan, and there’s a shop called Mandarake that sells vintage and collector’s items. I also picked up these cool old metal shop signs to put in my apartment in London.”
Where in the world have you felt happiest?
“In London with my friends and family. I’ve got my own place in Hackney now, but I grew up nearby in Islington.”
Name a place that most lived up to the hype.
“As a kid, I watched Japanese movies and anime. I had an idea what the country would be like, and when I first went, at 18, it really did live up to that. There’s nowhere like it. I tried to learn Japanese for a while. I want to start it up again. It’s surprisingly not too hard to pick up.”
And a place that least lived up to the hype?
“Honestly, in my opinion—and I have to keep my voice quiet here—it’s Los Angeles. Being in a place where life revolves around this industry is too much. Everyone’s got their game face on. Yeah, the weather is amazing, and there is nice food, but to get anywhere you have to travel in a car for an hour. It’s fine for a week, but any longer than that and you start to go a bit mad.”


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In early May, a high-speed boat pulled alongside the Rio Mitong, a Panama-flagged cargo vessel, just off the coast of Equatorial Guinea. Using ladders to board the ship, a group of assailants kidnapped two crew members, taking them back to the shore, where they subsequently held them for ransom. Another ship was reportedly attacked that same night, elsewhere in the Gulf of Guinea.
These attacks are just two among many recent incidents in this vast and strategically significant body of water, where armed robbery, piracy and kidnappings at sea have escalated in recent years. Though piracy overall has decreased globally, the Gulf of Guinea—which borders more than 3,700 miles of West African coast, between Guinea and Angola—now accounts for 90 percent of maritime kidnappings in the world, according to the International Maritime Bureau. The IMB sounded the alarm and called for international cooperation after tracking an “unprecedented rise” in kidnappings in the region in 2019, up 50 percent from the previous year.


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BY BEN COULTER
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This past June marked the 77th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s signing the G.I. Bill into law. Officially known as the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, the G.I. Bill was established to help veterans of World War II attend college. Since then, it has been responsible for tens of millions of veterans earning degrees, raising their family’s standard of living, and contributing to the local economy.
Following the tragic events of 9/11, Congress authorized additional funds for individuals who served on active duty after Sept. 10, 2001. The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill includes payment of tuition and fees, a monthly housing allowance, and a stipend for textbooks and supplies.
Tennessee has long been associated with a strong military presence, from the four active military bases in the state to the more than 430,000 military veterans who reside here. Military veterans make up about 8.3% of the state’s population, compared to 7.1% nationwide.
About 54% of students using the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill nationwide attended public universities in FY2018, while 24% attended private schools, and 22% went to for-profit institutions.
According to a 2017 study from the National Veteran Education Success Tracker (NVEST) in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, 72% of veterans using the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill have earned a postsecondary degree or were still enrolled at the time of the study. The remaining 28% either did not return to school following their last known term or withdrew during the term. Overall, the number of veterans using the G.I. Bill has declined in recent years.
The same study estimated that around 100,000 veterans using the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill would be graduating annually in the foreseeable future. Of those graduates, about 40% will earn bachelor’s degrees, 25% associate degrees, 17% master’s degrees, 10% vocational education certificates, and 1.5% doctoral or postdoctoral degrees.
Among the most popular fields of study for students using the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill are business, management, marketing, health professions, liberal arts and sciences, homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and related protective services. Veterans are also earning degrees in such high-demand majors as computer sciences, engineering and related fields, and education.
Even if they have the desire, many members of the military community face challenges in pursuing higher education. Among them are Reservists/National Guard members’ being activated in the middle of an academic term; most student veterans’ being nontraditional students with families and part- or full-time jobs; and veterans with service-connected disabilities requiring travel for treatment or appointments, which can take away from study time.
Another challenge is the predatory practices of some for-profit colleges that use high-pressure tactics to get veterans to use their G.I. Bill to pay for school, but then suddenly shut down or deliver a substandard educational experience.
As a regional director for Western Governors University’s Southeast region, I am proud that WGU has been named a Military Friendly® School for 11 consecutive years. Currently, about 17,000 students enrolled at WGU are affiliated with the military.
Most importantly, as a veteran of the United States Army, I was a beneficiary of the G.I. Bill, and I used it to earn a master’s degree from Western Carolina University and a doctoral degree from N.C. State. I strongly encourage all active-duty service members and veterans who qualify to take full advantage of the G.I. Bill.
(Ben Coulter, Ed.D., is the Southeast regional director for online, nonprofit Western Governors University and chancellor of WGU North Carolina, a state affiliate of WGU.)


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China Traders Say Stock Intervention Misguided Amid Slowdown
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The Shanghai Composite Index plunged 12 percent last week, erasing all bar one point of the rebound from July’s $4 trillion selloff. For CMB International Securities Ltd. and KGI Securities Co., the gap between the growth outlook and China’s stock valuations, which are the highest among the world’s biggest markets, means further declines are inevitable.
While the benchmark stock gauge still traded 57 percent above the levels of a year earlier through Friday, data from industrial output to exports and retail sales depict a deepening slowdown. China’s first major growth indicator for August showed the manufacturing sector is at the weakest since the global financial crisis.
The government is “trying to defy market forces at overvalued levels,” said Daniel So, a strategist at CMB International Securities in Hong Kong. Policy makers should “focus on helping the real economy instead of the stock market,” he said.
The Chinese administration picked the 3500 level on the Shanghai Composite as a level they were willing to defend in July. At the time the level coincided with the 200-day MA but other than that was an arbitrary figure which was high relative to the levels the Index had traded at over the preceding six years. The Index fell through 3500 this morning and the big question for tomorrow’s trading will be whether the government will continue to defend that level or pick an easier to achieve target lower down.
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The world of racing is about to get a major upgrade. Artificial Intelligence (AI) race cars are being developed that could soon replace human drivers on the track. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the sport, making it safer and more efficient than ever before.
AI race cars use computer vision, machine learning algorithms, and sensors to navigate their way around a track without any input from a driver. They can detect obstacles in their path and make decisions based on what they see in real-time. The AI system can also be programmed with specific strategies for different tracks or conditions, allowing it to optimize its performance accordingly.
This technology has already been tested in various forms of motorsport such as Formula E and Roborace events where autonomous vehicles compete against each other on closed circuits. While these races have been successful so far, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed before AI race cars become commonplace on professional racetracks around the world.
One of the biggest issues is safety; while autonomous vehicles may be able to react faster than humans when faced with an obstacle or unexpected situation, they cannot anticipate every possible outcome like a human driver can due to their limited data processing capabilities. Additionally, if something goes wrong during an AI race car event then there is no one behind the wheel who can take control of the vehicle if necessary – this means that extra precautions must be taken by organizers in order for these events to remain safe for spectators and participants alike.
Another challenge facing developers is cost; creating an AI system capable of competing at a professional level requires expensive hardware components which will likely increase ticket prices for fans wanting to attend live events featuring these machines instead of traditional drivers’ races . Furthermore ,the development process itself takes time and money as engineers must ensure that all systems are functioning correctly before releasing them into competitive environments .
Despite these challenges , many believe that AI race cars could eventually become commonplace within motorsports . Not only would they provide exciting new opportunities for teams looking to gain an edge over their rivals but they could also help reduce costs associated with running traditional racing series by eliminating costly accidents caused by human error . In addition , this technology could open up new avenues within motorsport such as virtual reality competitions where viewers watch simulated races between artificially intelligent opponents from home rather than attending physical venues .
Ultimately , whether or not we see artificial intelligence replacing human drivers remains uncertain ; however , it’s clear that this technology holds great promise for transforming how we experience motor racing both now and in years ahead . With continued research into developing reliable yet affordable systems , we may soon find ourselves watching robotic competitors battle it out on our favorite tracks – bringing us closer than ever before towards realizing fully automated motor sports leagues across multiple disciplines worldwide!


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Zurich-based company has developed tech that basically turns anything into its own QR code. See a newspaper article you want to learn more about? Just point your phone at it. Publishers embed essentially invisible codes in their actual content to make it happen. Cool.


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Tre Mason needs wrist srugery.According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, Auburn RB
But according to Mason, he needs nothing. (Except someone to believe him maybe.)
Strong statement. And last we checked, hospitals do require written consent for elective surgeries. And yet this runs counter, Rapoport says, to what teams were told after Mason was in Indianapolis for a combine medical recheck.
The reason for the possible surgery, says Rapoport, is a bone that hasn't healed properly.
Mason is considered a possible second- or third-round pick. It's not clear if this would have a dramatic effect on his stock, if he indeed was in need of surgery. Mason was the SEC player of the year with 1,816 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns and a thrilling three-game run against Alabama, Missouri in the SEC title game and Florida State in the national championship in which he totaled 663 rushing yards, including 304 and four TDs against Mizzou.
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This is a pot of Chrysanthemums from last Fall...they don't look like much now but read on and see the potential they have, not just for my garden but for yours as well!
Have you ever been gifted with a pot of Chrysanthemums? They arrive full of blooms that last for a few weeks, then the blooms fade and more often than not the plant is forgotten only to be dumped in the trash.
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Mine do best in a sunny spot in the gardens and they bloom twice a year...Fall and Spring.
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The contract, which calls for generator maintenance and repair, was first discussed here and again, here.After Kenner citizen Jack Zewe raised questions about the winning bidder not possessing the required licenses to bid on the job and the Council failing to fully look into the matter, the Council voted to award the contract anyway to Taylor Power Systems of Richland, MS.
The allegedly “sealed bid” contract, was for $49,900, $87 less than a competing Kenner company’s bid.State bid law said that contracts of more than $50,000 require specific licenses. In addition, electrical work valued at more than $10,000 requires a state license.
Kenner officials maintained that Taylor would sub-contract out any electrical work and was not required to hold an electrical license and with the bid coming in lower than $50,000, the company was also exempt from holding a State Contractor's license.
However, since the bid was for $49,900, and the actual legislation was written as “an amount not to exceed $100,000”, it is possible that the amount paid to the company would be over the $50,000 threshold.As late as Thursday, the City of Kenner was involved in meetings with the State Licensing Board to get a definitive answer on the bid’s legality.
In light of the questions, Councilman Denapolis said that he wanted more time to get all the answers.Since Taylor previously held a no-bid contract with the City, Denapolis wanted to see a payment history for the company to see if the City spent more than $50,000 annually.
Kenner CAO Mike Quigley told the council that the company was paid less than $40,000 annually for similar work.Quigley also continued to defend the bid process.
“The bid award was in compliance,” Quigley said.Councilwoman Maria DeFranchesch also concurred with the City.
“I have no reservations about us following the law,” DeFranchesch said.She also expressed outrage at the continuing discussions regarding the contract.
“We have spent so much additional time on this,” DeFranchesch said. “We’re wasting city resources rehashing and rehashing issues issues that have been addressed.”Councilman Greg Carroll dismissed DeFranchesch’s concerns.
“We never waste anything when we do due diligence,” he said. “Most people will appreciate the time we take.”For his part, despite the fact that the new bid amount was higher than what the company was paid the past two years, Kenner Mayor Mike Yenni continued to maintain that he was actually saving the city money.
According to the Times-Picayune, Yenni said, "We're doing this in an effort to save the city money. I could do it like Aaron Broussard and say it's a professional service contract, give it to my friend. But I don't do that."Not that giving a contract to his friends would be above the Mayor, of course.


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Saturday Night Live goes with two friends, Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell meeting again while the host shows her pregnancy belly bump
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell were back for this week’s Saturday Night Live during the sketches, with anchor Keke Palmer who suggested the pair to re-launch their sitcom from the 1990s. In the moment of fun, guest host Keke Palmer’s pregnancy comes back into play, with her version of Kelly as the woman who claims to be her.
In one digital-only short, Keke Palmer and Kenan Thompson team up for a contemporary, dramatic reboot of their previous series. The 90s Kenan & Kelly comedy reboot features Kenan Thompson still focused on working in the classic Rigby shop, while Keke is right beside him. He stated that Palmer was aiming for the Emmy.
kenan & kel(ly) pic.twitter.com/cmGfbANvrv
— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) December 4, 2022
Devon Walker entered the scene as Good Burger but was deliberately rejected for the part, and then Kyle Mitchell entered, making a buzzing line for an orange soft drink carton. Not only does a reunion of Kelly and Kenan happen within the short period of one digital shot, but also Mitchell slips back into her classic character in a surprisingly significant way. While playing reboot, it will be Thompson and Palmer will serve as the duo leads.
While this entire performance was happening, Palmer also happened to reveal her pretty exciting pregnancy news, and fans got to watch on Saturday Night Live, exactly how she and Thompson would fare in reviving the beloved Kenan & Kelly sitcom. The play took a dramatic turn as Palmers Kel revealed that she is pregnant with Kenan’s baby. Mostly like Mitchell’s character, Kelly caused a lot of problems at Rigbys, which you may recall was too great a comic.
With adding yet another twist to the storyline, Kelly Palmer was indeed pregnant with the highly sought-after guest star, after cheating on Thompson. Keke Palmer stole the show immediately though showing her actual pregnancy in the monologue, while later on Kyle Mitchell and Natasha Lyonne helped launch what was easily the funniest episode of the season this fall to date.
Also read: THE DIRECTORS OF “BATGIRL” DISCUSS THE DISCONTINUATION REVEALING SHOCKING DETAILS

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Voxeljet, Friedberg, Germany, announced an agreement to form a joint venture with Suzhou Meimai Fast Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd. to pursue opportunities in the industrial 3D printing market in China. The joint venture will be called Voxeljet China Ltd. and will be controlled at the German headquarters.
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- FunCakes Metallic Spray Silver
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- Wilton Parchment Paper
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- PME round cutter set/4
- Cookie Cutter Star 3 cm
- Gold or silver lollipop sticks
Roll out the white sugar paste to a thickness of about 2 mm and cut out clouds, stars and moons. For the moons, use the round cookie cutters. Use half of large cutter to cut out the outer edge of the moons and half of a smaller cutter to cut out the inner edge. Make approx. 40-45 clouds, 20-23 stars and 20-23 moons, to make sure every cake pop gets a cloud with either a star or a moon. Let them air dry for two hours.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (convection oven 160°C).
Prepare 500 g FunCakes Mix for Cupcakes as indicated on the package. Grease the baking pan with the Bake Release Spray and fill with the batter. Bake the cake for 55-60 minutes and let it cool down completely on a cooling grid.
Melt some white Deco Melts au bain-marie or in the microwave at 450W (max. 500W). Stir the melts well every 15-20 seconds. Stop heating once the melts are almost completely melted (small pieces still visible). Keep stirring until it is completely smooth.
Crumble the cake and mix it with some melted white Deco Melts until you have a nice dough. Roll it into balls of about 20 g and let it rest for half an hour in the fridge.
Meanwhile, spray the sugar paste stars and moons with the bronze and silver Metallic Spray and let them dry.
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Joe Fath, who covers the gambling industry at T. Rowe Price, said Gulfstream's slots woes could be attributed to Magna's inexperience with casinos.
Calabro said Gulfstream is solving its problems, including not having 1-cent and 2-cent slot machines or a variety of machines.
"We're going to make sure while it's smaller, it'll have the same selection and same feel as a Las Vegas or Atlantic City," Calabro said.
Gulfstream is reconfiguring the first-floor gambling space into a horse race and simulcast lounge, reducing the number of slot machines and adding video poker machines, Calabro said.
Gulfstream's declining slots business has taken a significant financial toll on Magna. The company is operating with continuing losses and has more than $500 million in debt, raising doubts about its ability to stay in business, according to an audit by Ernst & Young.
Magna said yesterday that Gulfstream lost $4.2 million in the third quarter because of higher marketing and operating costs for its slots operation.
Magna Chairman Frank Stronach said yesterday that the worries of some Maryland lawmakers are unfounded.
"I have absolutely no worries that MEC will be a great company, so we have no problem to handle things financially, " Stronach said.

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October 16, 2021 at 8:04 am #1204521783
Domestic box office prospects on opening weekend is looking to be a bit of a disaster for a film whose budget is north of $200M.September 24, 2021 at 10:52 am #1204483708
It is incredibly frustrating. It’s like they didn’t even watch dramas not named The Crown. Also, O-T Fagbenle and Madeline Brewer! I am gonna have to hope O-T brings it as Mr. Obama next year and wins for that.
I loved Elisabeth Moss this season but OT was NOT good. I’m still surprised his performance got nominated. He had the opportunity to blow it out of the park in the scenes when he first saw Moss at the camp, but all of it were just meh. Only my opinion.September 24, 2021 at 10:48 am #1204483687
Save it troll. This is a Primetime Emmys reactions board, and the results of the Emmys are going to be the discussed. That includes an all-white acting winners slate where no POC nominees were acknowledged. If you don’t like it, you know where the door is.
Exactly. I’m doing exactly as you said and discussing how much of a sad troll you are. Show yourself the door if you don’t like it. Good riddance. No one will miss you.September 23, 2021 at 8:03 am #1204481193
So scattered years when POC winners win make up for the years when they don’t? Got it. That’s not progress, and it’s not right either. Sweeps are lazy sheep mentality, and this year, there was POC talent that could have been acknowledged with wins. It didn’t have to happen. That’s the point that many have made here, which is why we’re celebrating Michaela Coel’s win and wished that it was given more of a proper showcase. Your incessant trolling won’t change my viewpoints regardless.
Scattered years? Get over yourself. People like you are not elevating minority performances. All you do is make people doubt that the credibility of minority performances are legit whenever they win, and not some patronizing woke BS win.
Go sell your racial grievances somewhere else. Direct them towards issues that have actual constructive impact on lives of discriminated communities, instead of whining about how racists Primetime Emmy Award voters are. Your outrage is predictable, boring and totally unhelpful. Your incessant trolling isn’t fooling anyone. Or changing my viewpoints either.September 21, 2021 at 9:21 am #1204477154
Talking of Ingram, lol Anya didn’t even stand up when Smart won. I don’t mean to sound extra-critical but I believe when people of such legendary status win,all stand. I mean,ALL.
So what you meant to say is you don’t mean to be a biatch but you really are.September 20, 2021 at 8:47 pm #1204476141
I think she was just bored (I didn’t think she was disrespectful or anything of that sort, we all are human beings and we cannot fake a grin all the time) The other shows were done so dirty. Especially the Handmaid’s Tale. Ugghhh I hate such sweeps. Not that the Crown wasn’t deserving and I don’t mean to hate on it (I blame the voters) but Colman and Tobias would have made more sense last year. As the ceremony went on, the wins were getting too much.
I agree. These ceremonies go on so long and the room full of people aren’t necessarily ALL engaged at every single moment of the entire ceremony. People are basing a half second moment of Ann Dowd on camera (who could be reacting to absolutely anything at that moment) to say she’s the rudest human being on Earth. Get a life. The Handmaids Tale wasn’t even nominated in the category that Josh O’Connor won for. Even if she were plain hungry and bored at that point, could you blame her?September 20, 2021 at 8:38 pm #1204476123
Ultimate Final Reactions:
The Emmys need to go back to a jury panel for nominations.
I think next year with FYC events and more competition in the mix there will be less sweeps, which will be a good thing, even though those sweeps by The Crown this year and Schitt’s Creek last year weren’t undeserving.
I personally preferred Olivia Colman, so I was happy to see her win.
While its not great that no POC acting nominees prevailed, personally, the only ones that I thought were deserving of wins were Michael K Williams (who was ROBBED. Period.) and Michaela Coel (who at least won writing!).
Also, happy to see The Queen’s Gambit win Series. Sad Anya lost, but she was up against Winslet and a lot of other tough competition. Next time!
There is a reason why the Academy moved away from Jury panels. Because these panels skewed older (older members have a lot more time on their hands to watch all the shows) and the substantially smaller size of the panels led to consistently same sets of repeat nominees over and over and over again, giving no room for new shows to make their way in until an old show ends or gets cancelled.
If “sweeps” aren’t an issue, and for the most part, most of the winners in the “sweeps” are well-deserved, Why fix a problem that doesn’t exist so that you can bring back problems that were major issues in the past? People have short memories. Just keep fixing silo problems with short term solutions that lead to more and more problems. Very soon, these awards will go the way of the BAFTAs, which is to have tiny panels in the nominating committee whose MANDATE is to make sure every race and gender is represented in the nominations, so that every demographic and race and color and gender and creed under the sun is happy. (Oh wait… I think there were still lots of unhappy people over the BAFTA film nominations this year with the omission of well deserved performances. Yawn.)September 20, 2021 at 10:43 am #1204475027
This is boring now, no they don’t think like that
No one looked at Tobias Menzies or Olivia Colman and said “Wow, they are way more deserving than MJ Rodriguez and MKW”
They just followed the sweep train.
I thought a moment ago, you were just saying that MJ and MKW lost because the Emmys people didn’t care for diversity or giving minority actors any opportunity. So now MJ and MKW lost because it’s a sweep train instead?September 20, 2021 at 10:40 am #1204475015
Does it need to be? No. Is it a shame that it was able to use a weak year to sweep? Yes. Plus, and I’m going to veer into territory you guys aren’t gonna like now, but when two of your wins are a queen that lacks gravitas and a strained, weak Margaret Thatcher then the “competition wasn’t there” line doesn’t quite cut it for me. As mentioned last night, I’ll give Menzies are free pass as he was outstanding in season 3 and only let down by material in 4.
Schitt’s Creek was at least groundbreaking in its portrayal of gay relationships so that makes sense to me.
Most people don’t think the Margaret Thatcher performance was strained and weak. Including yours truly. I thought she was quite magnificent actually. And if she had been in contention last year, she would still have handily won the Emmy against Julia Garner.September 20, 2021 at 10:36 am #1204474996
Especially after last year when they rewarded Zendaya, King, Abdul-Mateen II and made that whole speech about diversity and opportunity. Guess it only lasted one season.
Those actors won last year not because the voters cared about diversity, but because they genuinely thought those performances were the best in their respective categories last year. Giving minority actors patronizing consolation prizes just because they are minority actors is actually quite offensive. So get over it.September 20, 2021 at 10:22 am #1204474929
Where did I say otherwise? I was glad for O’Connor (even if he pales in comparison to Porter) as he’s been my runner-up for both of his seasons. My point was more that I can understand someone being like “ugh The Crown, again” last night given that it didn’t deserve to be a record breaker. I’m surprised to see resistance to my comment tbh. Surely no one here thinks season 4, as good as it was, to be an all-time great season of television?
Because voters don’t vote based on whether it’s the all-time greatest season of television. Nor should they. Their job is simple. Which show or performance they think is the best in each category in each year. You may quibble against their selections, like I think Olivia Colman is the weakest link of all of tonight’s winners, but there have been other undeserving record breaking shows aplenty, like the most awarded single episode in history on Boardwalk Empire, or the most awarded season ever on the underwhelming final season of Game of Thrones. The Crown Season 4 is hardly the least of them.September 20, 2021 at 10:05 am #1204474879
Call me in 10 years when everyone’s forgotten Mare of Easttown even exists and The Queen’s Gambit is still a classic. They blew it.
Call me in 15 years when no one did. Just because you said they blew it doesn’t mean they did. Just because you are a psychic doesn’t mean… you are a good psychic 😂September 20, 2021 at 9:57 am #1204474853
While I do get where you are coming from, that’s a very false equivalence imo. Someone who is very much not into heteronormative stuff and openly supports things that challenge it (contrary to Couverture, the chest binder thing was a big talking point, at least in my community) is not really comparable to the person who says she leads an actively heterosexual lifestyle for example. Might be just me but I wasn’t even aware of the Gillian thing.
There are still levels of queerness that people find acceptable. That’s partly why I found Porter’s win so significantly huge and groundbreaking.
Do not think Corrin lost or Colman won necessarily because of this alone but I can see where the point originally came from.
Also, three cis straight white men winning is not how you wanna go about arguing against any existing biases lol.
Most voters couldn’t care less. It’s people who overthink these things and make it into a big deal everytime someone they predict to win fail to win. All I can say is, neither Billy Porter nor MJ Rodriguez deserved to win this year and it has nothing to do with a homophobic or gender-biased Academy. And you may indulge and talk yourself into a corner as to why Emma Corrin, and by extension, Evan Rachel Wood in the past, and maybe Kristen Stewart in the future, won’t win because they came out as queer or bisexual.Not now


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Now that Disney+ has launched ‘Star’ – their adult section on the streaming network, a few films are conspicuous in their absence. Three of them, we have been exclusively told, are currently undergoing a 4K remaster ahead of their debut on the service alongside a 4K Blu-ray release of each of the films.
Aliens, Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection are the only films in the Alien series not to have 4K editions available but this is set to change with the plan being to release them on Disney+/Star initially with a subsequent 4K Alien Collection heading to 4K Blu-ray some time in 2022.
We are trying to clarify what we can expect in terms of the versions of the films included in the set – both Aliens and Alien 3 have highly regarded director’s cuts on other formats, so we hope they’ll make it to 4K in some way too. We also expect the 4K Blu-ray releases to include new features and footage that has previously not been made available. We’re trying to confirm more on this right now.
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