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The provided query could be '['Represent the natural language.', 'Gold Coast Community Fund named official charity of 2018 Commonwealth Games']' and the positive '['Represent this text to find a news title for it', 'The Gold Coast Community Fund (GCCF) has been announced as the official charity of next year\'s Commonwealth Games.\nGold Coast 2018 chief executive Mark Peters confirmed the news after admitting the task of choosing the official charity had been a tough one.\nPeters believes the selection of GCCF, who have supported the Gold Coast for more than 16 years as a fundraising umbrella organisation, shows Gold Coast 2018\'s commitment to the local community.\nA Gold Coast 2018 charity gala dinner will be held in November, with all funds raised going to the organisation which distributes money to charities, community organisations and people in need of emergency support.\nThe event will also enable people to view the gold, silver and bronze medals which will be awarded during the Games.\n"We have given much consideration to charitable partnerships with the final choice made easier by the fact that GCCF objectives meant support across a broad sector of the community and for those with many and varied needs," said Peters.\n"It will also be very special for us to reveal the medals for the Games - something that we have saved up for a very special occasion."\nGCCF chairman Rutland Smith said the organisation were honoured to be chosen as the official charity.\nHe added that the partnership would showcase the "compassionate heart of the Gold Coast as a city that cares" to the world.\n"This partnership will create a stronger Gold Coast community by reaching people who, through hardship or other circumstances, would potentially not experience or benefit from the Games being in their backyard," said Smith.\nGold Coast 2018 chairman Peter Beattie claimed the charity partnership was an opportunity to give back to the people of the city ©Gold Coast 2018\n"Our motto has always been, \'Gold Coasters helping Gold Coasters\' with GCCF supporting more than 600 families, individuals and groups over the past year alone.\n"The fund is run totally by volunteers and a Committee of influential Gold Coasters with a passion for the city and the welfare of its citizens, ensuring as much money as possible goes to recipients instead of administration.\n"Gold Coast 2018 will be the biggest event we will experience in our lifetime, making us all the more enthusiastic to make the most of the opportunity with the legacy being a greater awareness of our organisation and those in the community in need of support."\nOrganisers will hold discussions about additional fundraising efforts which will take place on top of the gala dinner.\nIt is hoped the partnership with GCCF will support a wide variety of groups while boosting the city as a whole.\n"We know the economic impact from these Games will be significant," said Gold Coast 2018 chairman Peter Beattie.\n"Infrastructure development and tourism promotion as a result of the Games will continue to deliver great benefits to the city and our measures to meet sustainability targets have been outstanding.\n"This is an opportunity to give back to the people of the city that is delivering the Games, by supporting those in need across a very broad range of charitable, educational and recreational areas of the community.\n"And as a very special incentive for people to attend this event they will get to see the beautifully crafted gold, silver and bronze medals that athletes from across the Commonwealth will proudly be presented during Games-time."\nThe Gold Coast 2018 Opening Ceremony is due to take place on April 4, with Prince Charles set to officially open the Games.\nThe Games are scheduled to draw to a close on April 15.\nDetails of the charity gala can be found here, with tickets on sale from September.']' and the negative '['This news article should be represented to find a fitting news title', 'THE Matildas’ massive 2017, in which their results cemented them firmly as one of Australia’s greatest success stories for the year, has delivered them even more accolades before the year’s end.\nPlayers, the team, the coach were all winners at Tuesday night’s AIS Sport Performance Awards held at The Star in Sydney.\nKerr continues to kick goals\nSam Kerr shrugs off FIFA snub\nKerr was awarded ABC Sports Personality of the Year, which was voted on by the Australian public, beating out other 2017 superstars including Australian Kangaroos skipper Cameron Smith (who led his club, state and country to titles), as well as AFL star Dustin Martin and Paralympic champion Curtis McGrath.\nCamera Icon Kerr celebrates her goal against Brazil at Pepper Stadium in September. Pic: AFP Picture: AFP\nIt follows on from her winning the Julie Dolan Medal as the W-League’s best player last season and since then she’s been named AFC Women’s Play of the Year, Professional Footballers Australia Women’s Player of the Year, the Women’s Health Women in Sport Award Sportswoman of the Year.\nKerr was also short-listed for the FIFA Best Women’s Player but despite her incredible form throughout the year — including being the top goalscorer with 17 in the National Women’s Soccer League in the US — she was controversially overlooked in being among the final contenders for the prize.\nCamera Icon The Matildas followed up their Tournament of Nations win with unbeaten friendlies against Brazil and China. Pic: AAP Picture: News Corp Australia\nAt the AIS Awards, Australian sport fans also voted the Matildas Public Choice Team of the Year ahead of NRL premiers the Melbourne Storm, AFL champions the Richmond Tigers and the Australian Diamonds netball team.\nThe online poll attracted almost 19,000 votes from fans and shows the quickly rising popularity of women’s sport in the country. The Matildas were also named Team of the Year at the Women in Sport Awards.\nCompleting a trifecta of awards for the Matildas, Alen Stajcic was recognised by an AIS panel of experts as Coach of the Year.\nCamera Icon Matildas coach Alen Stajcic was recognised for his achievements with the team. Pic: Getty Images Picture: Getty Images\nThe Matildas were finalists in six award categories, including Best Sporting Moment of the Year for their historic victory at the Tournament of Nations, but they were beaten for that gong by world champion boxer Jeff Horn for his underdog victory against Manny Pacquiao.\nAlmost 400 guests gathered to celebrate the year in Australian sport, which also highlighted by achievements in winter sport and women’s sport.\nWinter sports took out three major awards — Male Athlete of the Year (Scott James), Team of the Year (Australian Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard) and Para Performance of the Year (Mitchell Gourley).\nSally Pearson was named Female Athlete of the Year while Susan Alberti was presented with the Award for Leadership for her vision and influence in driving the competition’s launch.\nCamera Icon Sally Pearson’s World Championship win had her named Female Athlete of the Year. Pic: Getty Images Picture: Getty Images\nAIS Sport Performance Awards winners\nABC Sports Personality of the Year (presented by ABC): Sam Kerr (Football)\nFemale Athlete of the Year (presented by Berlei): Sally Pearson (Athletics)\nMale Athlete of the Year (presented by The Complete Dairy): Scott James (Winter Sport)\nPublic Choice Team of the Year (presented by A.H. Beard): Matildas (Football)\nBest Sporting Moment (presented by 2XU): Jeff Horn’s world boxing title (Boxing)\nCoach of the Year (presented by Melbourne Business School): Alen Stajcic (Football)\nPara Performance of the Year (presented by Nestle): Mitchell Gourley (Winter Sport)\nEmerging Athlete of the Year (presented by Commonwealth Games Australia): Kelland O’Brien (Cycling)\nTeam of the Year (presented by Gatorade): Australian Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard (Winter Sport)\nAward for Leadership (presented by Melbourne Business School): Susan Alberti (Australian Football)\nService to Sport: Glenn Tasker (Australian Paralympic Committee)']'

Question: Donald Trump team seeks to nail down details of Kim Jong Un meeting

People at a Seoul railway station watch a TV screen showing President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: Lee Jin-man, AP)
WASHINGTON — President Trump huddled with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the White House on Wednesday as aides across the globe scrambled to nail down final details of a high-stakes summit with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un.
“We’re continuing to prepare for the meeting between the president and the North Korean leader," White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said, adding that officials hope it will happen as originally scheduled for June 12 in Singapore.
"As the president says, if it happens, we'll certainly be ready," Sanders said.
After his Oval Office meeting with Trump, Pompeo flew to New York City for a dinner meeting with Kim Yong Chol, a top aide to Kim Jong Un whose plane landed on American soil as the president and his secretary of State met in Washington.
Pompeo and Kim Yong Chol also plan to hold a series of meetings Thursday, according to Sanders.
Meanwhile, U.S. and North Korean negotiators are discussing a potential summit agenda at meetings in the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea. An American advance team is in Singapore, planning the logistics of what would be a first-ever meeting between a North Korean leader and a sitting American president.
While Trump wants to revive the June 12 date, the timing is subject to negotiations. Sanders said that "we'll be ready" if the meeting is scheduled for June 12, and, "if it's not, then we'll be ready if it takes place on July 12th."
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All this activity comes less than a week after Trump announced he had canceled the meeting because of a series of critical statements from the North Korean government.
In the days since, Trump said the North Koreans have appeared more conciliatory. Kim agreed to a surprise meeting with South Korea President Moon Jae-in, who had also met with Trump at the White House and supports a re-scheduled meeting with North Korean leader.
On Tuesday, Trump himself tweeted the news of Kim Yong Chol's visit to New York City.
One hitch could follow Trump and Kim all the way to SIngapore, or even prevent a meeting altogether: Differing definitions of the term "denuclearization."
Trump and aides have spoke in terms of a "complete, verifiable, irreversible denuclearization" focused on North Korea's weapons programs. The North Koreans speak more about denuclearization of the entire Korean Peninsula, which presume to include the U.S. "nuclear umbrella" designed to protect the region as a whole.
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RUSSIAN Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visits Pyongyang on Thursday in the latest sign that the "cancelled" US-North Korea summit could be back on track for June 12 or later. The "on-off" uncertainty surrounding the Singapore session, which reflects the natures of both Kim Jong-Un and Donald


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By | Divya Khatri | Published: 12:21 am
Take control of the wheel and explore places at your own pace. Well, a road trip is the perfect opportunity to forget about all your worries and make memories all the way.
One of the finest road trips is at Rajasthan from Mount Abu, a fascinating hill station, to Udaipur, the city of lakes, via Ajmer.
Going in summers will provide you some great relaxation owing to ample time, thanks to vacation, to have a leisurely journey and explore the place.
Dilwara Jain temple
Located approximately two-and-a-half kilometres away from Mount Abu, the Dilwara temples are known the world over for their stunning marble work. Considered the sacred pilgrimage place of the Jains, the five temples of Dilwara are quite legendary. Give a historic touch to your memorable trip by visiting these most beautiful sites that reflect the Jain heritage.
Guru Shikhar
Have you heard of the highest point of the Aravalli Range? Situated away from the main city, the Guru Shikhar, a peak in the Arbuda mountains of Rajasthan,
is an amazing site to visit.
Achal Garh temple
This temple which is about eight kilomtres from main Mount Abu, can be reached after climbing 365 stairs. If you’re a trekking buff and also love historic places, then visiting this place is an excellent way to show, and burn, some energy.
Sunset Point
To enjoy the ride, as well as the ambience at the Sunset Point, the best thing you can do is stop your vehicle, hire a pull cart or take a horse ride to see the sunset.
Nakki Lake
One of the famous lakes in Mount Abu, Nakki Lake also is a fascinating place to enjoy a romantic boat ride on a beautiful evening. At the end of your trip, take a walk in the evening to enjoy the cool breeze amid the awesome atmosphere.

This year, we are celebrating 71st Independence Day, and it’s time we go down in history and instill patriotism in us. (ANI)
August, 1947 was the month that changed every Indian’s destiny forever – it was the month of glory, the month of courage; the month when India won its independence. This year, we are celebrating 71st Independence Day, and it’s time we go down in history and instill patriotism in us. Paytm Travel brings you top destinations in India and helps you learn about their relevance in Indian History.
Delhi: Celebrate being an Indian by visiting the capital city, Delhi. Delhi is India’s powerhouse and it has a significant relevance in Indian history. Attend the most important event that takes place this day – the flag hoisting and parade at Red Fort. While in Delhi, also pay a visit to the innumerable monuments and heritage sites that give Delhi its cultural identity.
How to reach: Indira Gandhi International Airport is the main airport for Delhi and NCR. The city is well-connected to all major cities and town by air, rail and road.
Sabarmati Ashram, Gujarat: Pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and know more about his role in Indian history by visiting the Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat. Located on the bank of the Sabarmati River, this place was the epicentre for Indian Freedom Movement such as Civil Disobedience, Non Violent Movement, Swadeshi Movement, etc. Gandhi Ji lived here for about 12 years. The ashram also has a museum that has Gandhi Ji’s relics, and it is a must visit for every Indian.
How to reach: The nearest international airport to Sabarmati Ashram is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad. There are regular buses and trains from all major cities to Sabarmati Ashram.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan: If you want to experience the grandeur and glory of India, Jodhpur is a must visit. This beautiful blue city will leave you enamoured. The narrow lanes, medieval streets & massive forts are what Jodhpur is made of. Don’t miss the magnificent fort of Mehrangarh when here!
How to reach: Jodhpur has got an airport, and is well-connected by rail and road as well.
Cellular Jail, Port Blair: Located in Port Blair, the Cellular Jail is a reminiscence of the sacrifices that our heroes of the National Freedom Movement made, and the confinement that they suffered over the years during the colonial rule. When here, do watch the sound and light show, which encapsulates nerve-wracking stories from the past. When in Port Blair, you must visit the silver sandy Andaman beaches to relax and rejuvenate.
How to reach: Veer Savarkar International Airport also known as Port Blair Airport, is a customs airport located 2 km south of Port Blair and is the main airport for Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Agra, Uttar Pradesh: Agra is popular for its prized possession – the Taj Mahal, one among the Seven Wonders of the World. Visit this magnificent town to get a glimpse of the Taj Mahal and also, the Agra Fort, an integral part of the British history of India. The Fort was the site of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, and today, it’s one of the world heritage sites recognized by UNESCO. Located by the Yamuna River, this incredibly beautiful fort features a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.
How to reach: Agra is well-connected to all major cities in India by air, rail and road.
Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh: If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the cities and enjoy the true sense of freedom, visit Dalhousie. A quaint little hill station where the most famous spot is Khajjiar. Imagine lush green meadows, the clouds coming down to greet you & the beautiful hills. What more could one want?
How to Reach: The nearest domestic airport is Pathankot, approximately 78 kilometres away from the city.
Hampi, Karnataka – Situated on the banks of Tungbhadra River, Hampi is an extremely significant place in terms of history and architecture. This beautiful village, marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to a plethora of ruins and an intriguing mythological past. Hampi was the capital of Vijayanagara Empire from 1343 to 1565. Hampi Festival, held for 3 days in November, is the most important festival celebrated here, and it attracts many people from around the globe. It is organized by the Government of Karnataka with dance, music, drama and processions.
How to reach: The nearest international airport to Hampi is Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, and the nearest domestic airport is at Hubli, about 143 kilometres away. There are regular buses and trains from all major cities to Hampi.
Alleppey, Kerala: If you want to take advantage of the long weekend and set off for a family vacation, visit Alleppey. Alleppey backwaters are famous for their amazing houseboats and boat rides. You can easily book a boathouse for an entire day, which can be a completely different adventure altogether. In addition to this, you can also take your kids canoeing in the exotic canals amidst the rice fields.
How to get there: The Cochin International Airport, located at a distance of 75 kilometres, is the nearest airport to Alleppey.
Sikkim: The beautiful states in the northeast are pride of India, and most of these states are very little-explored. Celebrate India’s beauty at the enchanting land of Sikkim: mesmerizing waterfalls, Buddhist monasteries, snow-capped mountains, and wildlife sanctuaries make this misty and quaint state of Sikkim, a prime destination. Travellers vouch for Sikkim as being one of the most serene and humbling choices for a peaceful family vacation.
How to reach: The nearest airport is in Bagdogra in West Bengal, around 124 km from Gangtok. You can take a taxi or bus from Bagdogra to Gangtok.
Udaipur, Rajasthan: Udaipur is a fortress of luxury. Visit this magical town to experience India at its glorious best. Udaipur with its unique architecture and opulent grandeur, gives you a sneak peek into royalty. Also known as City of Lakes, Udaipur offers variety of activities for your family. Do visit Lake Pichola for a memorable boating experience.
How to reach: The nearest airport is the Maharana Pratap Airport, situated about 20 kilometres away from the city. It is well-connected by air to all major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chandigarh, and Jaipur.


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Question: US Ambassador: US appreciates importance of Azerbaijan in terms of global energy security

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Baku. 22 September. REPORT.AZ/ Despite the decline in oil prices and investments across the world, it is remarkable to see continued international interest in Azerbaijan’s energy projects.
Report informs, independent think tank based in Washington, Caspian Policy Center (CPC) states in a special brief dedicated to a new contract on "Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli" (ACG) fields block.
The brief states that on September 14, 2017, Azerbaijan and its international partners signed amended and restated agreement on the joint development and production sharing for ACG fields block. The Center believes that the continued trust of the international oil majors in Azerbaijan is due to the reliability, credibility and commerciality of the previous and current projects. During the next 32 years, more than $40bn capital will be invested in the ACG oil field.
"Azerbaijan signed the first oil contract when it was just received its independence and despite all challenges of being a young state, it managed to prove itself as a reliable partner in delivering the responsibilities of the major international undertaking", the brief says.
CPC considers that Azerbaijan concluded a new contract on better terms than the previous contract. Thus, according to the Center's estimations, even at current oil prices of US$55 a barrel, the extracted oil reserves are expected to create a profit opportunity of US$180 bn, a 75% share of which will be apportioned to Azerbaijan, in accordance with the terms of the new agreement.
After ratification of the agreement by the Azerbaijani Parliament (Milli Majlis), State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) will be paid a bonus of US$3.6 billion. Also, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR), which owned 11,65% share in the previous agreement, increased its share to 25%.
The brief specially stresses that countries like Norway, the United States, UK, Turkey, Japan and India, the international partners of Azerbaijan in ACG agreement, expressed strong political support to the agreement and noted strategic value of energy relations with Azerbaijan at a high level. The United States has actively supported the development of the oil and gas resources in Azerbaijan and elsewhere in the Caspian Basin since the early 1990’s, seeing their development and their secure delivery to European and other markets as key to boosting economic prosperity and global energy security.
Commenting on the new contract US Ambassador Robert Cekuta said that in terms of global energy security, the United States recognizes and appreciates the importance of Azerbaijan:“US is pleased to continue cooperation with Azerbaijan within the extension of agreement on ACG development. The US has actively supported a production of oil and gas resources in Azerbaijan and other places of the Caspian basin. The main goal is a delivery of oil and gas to Europe and other markets. And this contributed to economic development and global energy security. Azerbaijan’s importance is recognized by the US today. This reality was clearly reflected in the US president Donald Trump’s letter on Azerbaijan’s Independence Day on May 28, as well as the 24th Oil and Gas Exhibition and conference, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s letters to the Southern Gas Corridor and its Advisory Council held in February. US-assisted Azerbaijan to transport its oil to world markets in the late 1990s provided political support to Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC), the US companies participated in here with their finances and technologies. The US has been and will be a long-term partner of Azerbaijan in oil and gas sector, non-oil sector and implementation of New Silk Road project”.
"The contract for the largest oil complex offshore Azerbaijan could lead to billions of dollars in investments and billions more in oil barrels. American oil companies have remained among the original participants in the AIOC consortium, and in the late 1990s, the United States provided strong political and financial support for the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline, which carries oil from ACG and other Caspian fields to world markets. American oilfield equipment and services companies also have played a key role in the implementation of these projects. After BTC, our cooperation led to the construction of the South Caucasus Pipeline. Now with the new contract US companies Chevron and ExxonMobil will acquire an overall 16.4% share in the renewed ACG contract. More recently, the United States has worked closely with Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey, and other countries in developing the Southern Gas Corridor, which will enhance European energy security still further by creating a new source and route for gas supply to European consumers. This pipeline now delivers Azerbaijani gas to Georgia and Turkey. Now with the new contract US companies Chevron and ExxonMobil will acquire an overall 16.4% share in the renewed ACG contract" the brief says.
Notably, relations between the US and the Caspian region, economic, political, energy and security issues of the region constitute the central research focus of the Center.
The Center's full report of the special brief on the new contract on ACG fields block in English is available at the following link:
http://www.caspianpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ACG-_final.pdf

Baku. 7 July. REPORT.AZ/ Today, Rovnag Abdullayev, President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) has received a delegation led by President of the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Wang Yilin.
Report informs referring to the SOCAR.
Welcoming the guests, R. Abdullayev said that SOCAR and CNPC have a good cooperation and that contributes to the strengthening of inter-state relations. He noted that mutual visits and meetings provide favorable opportunities for further expansion of cooperation.
The meeting emphasized the Chinese President Xi Jinping's One Belt - One Road initiative and the importance of "Silk Road" Summit meetings within its framework. The contribution of Azerbaijan's oil and gas sector to this initiative was discussed. It was noted that the Azerbaijani side fully supports the active participation of Chinese investors and companies in the SOCAR GPC project.
Expressing gratitude for the warm reception and satisfied with his visit to Azerbaijan, Yilin noted that, Chinese and Azerbaijani leaders attach great importance to the expansion of economic relations between the two countries and the deepening of inter-company cooperation in this direction is of great importance. Noting the richness of Azerbaijan with natural resources and Baku as an ancient oil town CNPC is interested in developing cooperation with SOCAR in various fields.
He also said that CNPC has specifically up-to-date technologies and the application of these technologies to projects implemented in Azerbaijan can serve to the effective realization of the country's natural resources.
He also said that CNPC has specifically up-to-date technologies and the application of these technologies to projects implemented in Azerbaijan can serve to the effective realization of the country's natural resources. Reminding that the memorandum signed between the SOCAR and CNPC on the GPC project boosted the development of this project, Yilin said Chinese government attaches great importance to the GPC.
The participants watched a video about the GPC project in Chinese language. After the presentation, R. Abdullayev noted that the GPC is an important project that unites SOCAR and CNPC, but a great way has been achieved in this direction, but it should not be stopped, it is necessary to move forward. He said that SOCAR is ready for cooperation in areas interested by CNPC and spoke about favorable opportunities for foreign investors in our country.
Other issues of mutual interest were also discussed at the meeting.


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Question: What time should school start? Sen. Portantino introduces bill calling for 8:30 a.m. start time

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Local teens may catch a few more Zs during the school week under a bill that state Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) introduced Monday.
Senate Bill 328 would require middle and high schools across California to start the school day no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
In his bill introduction, Portantino cited the American Academy of Pediatrics' policy statement released in 2014 advising school districts to start the day no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
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Districts that have adopted the policy have reported improved attendance rates, state exam and college admission scores, and grade-point averages, according to the academy.
Research has also shown that students who start classes later are involved in fewer disciplinary measures and car accidents.
"I wanted to put an evidence-based, sound public policy discussion on the table," Portantino said, when reached by phone on Monday. "The educators I've talked to have all been supportive."
Since school districts coordinate with each other to schedule extracurricular activities and sports games, one district can't set classes back without others doing the same, which gave Portantino another reason to introduce the bill.
"I think it's important to have a statewide conversation on the issue," he said.
In Glendale and Burbank, most middle and high school students begin the school day at 8 a.m., but some students enrolled in a zero-period schedule, where there is an additional period at the beginning of the day, can start as early as 6:55 or 7 a.m.
Each year, a few Glendale parents call school officials or speak at a school board meeting to inquire about starting the school day later, said Kristine Nam, communications director for Glendale Unified, but most complaints are tied to the start time of a zero-period schedule.
Locally, the challenge in coordinating after-school activities and sports games at a later time has halted any serious change.
Shortly after the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed a later start time, Burbank parent Melinda Froelich requested in 2014 that the school board look into making a change in Burbank's secondary schools.
School board members were not opposed to the idea at the time, but start times remained the same, spurring Froelich to return to the school board in 2015 to again ask about starting later, said Burbank Unified Supt. Matt Hill.
In response, school officials surveyed parents, employees and community members, but the results were mixed.
"We didn't have a consensus of people saying they wanted to move forward," Hill said.
Some respondents were concerned about pushing sports games and after-school activities back, while some working parents said they preferred dropping off their children at school under the current schedule.
In years past, Burbank school officials asked secondary teachers if they've wanted to teach periods two through seven instead of one through six, which would give some students the option to start the school day later.
While no teachers stepped up in years past, Hill said school officials have started asking teachers about their preference again.
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Kelly Corrigan, kelly.corrigan@latimes.com
Twitter: @kellymcorrigan

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Smart steps for success
With classes scheduled to resume soon for many West Michigan school children, many parents and students are wondering where did they summer go.
Classes are starting sooner than usual for many kids. Michigan public schools usually start after Labor Day. However, many school districts have obtained waivers to begin as early as Aug. 21. In Kent County, only five of the 20 districts are resuming classes Sept. 5. In Ottawa County, Holland schools open Aug. 23.
Parents need to get cracking on that lengthy school supply list, pick up some back to school clothes or uniforms, and get their children mentally prepared to transition back so they get off to a smart and healthy start. Over the years, educators have offered up some essential back to school tips that resulted in some good outcomes. Check them out.
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Question: No designer babies, but gene editing to avoid disease? Maybe

WASHINGTON (AP) — Don’t expect designer babies any time soon — but a major new ethics report leaves open the possibility of one day altering human heredity to fight genetic diseases, with stringent oversight, using new tools that precisely edit genes inside living cells.
What’s called genome editing already is transforming biological research, and being used to develop treatments for patients struggling with a range of diseases.
The science is nowhere near ready for a huge next step that raises ethical questions — altering sperm, eggs or embryos so that babies don’t inherit a disease that runs in the family, says a report Tuesday from the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine.
But if scientists learn how to safely pass alterations of the genetic code to future generations, the panel said “germline” editing could be attempted under strict criteria, including that it targets a serious disease with no reasonable alternative and is conducted under rigorous oversight.
“Caution is absolutely needed, but being cautious does not mean prohibition,” said bioethicist R. Alta Charo of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
“This committee is not saying we will or should do germline — heritable — editing. What we are saying is that we can identify a set of strict conditions under which it would be permissible to do it,” Charo added. “But we are far, far away from being ready to try.”
Genome editing should not go beyond healing the sick and enhance traits such as physical strength, what’s commonly called “designer babies,” the panel stressed.
But the public should get involved in these debates now, to say what might one day be acceptable.
The long-awaited report offers advice — the prestigious academies cannot set policy. But it is considered a step toward creating international norms for responsible development of this powerful technology. The U.S. National Academies and its counterparts in Britain and China have been holding international meetings with the hope of doing just that.
“Genome editing is a new tool for gene therapy and it has tremendous promise,” Charo said. But, she added, it has to be pursued in a way that promotes well-being and is responsible, respectful and fair.
Genome editing is essentially a biological version of cut-and-paste software, allowing scientists to turn genes on or off, repair or modify them inside living cells. There are a few older methods but one with the wonky name CRISPR-Cas9 is so much faster, cheaper and simpler to use that it has spurred an explosion of research.
Under development are ways to treat a range of diseases from sickle cell and hemophilia to cancer. In lab experiments using human cells or animals engineered with humanlike disorders, scientists are unraveling how gene defects fuel disease — and are even trying to grow transplantable human organs inside pigs.
That kind of research is very promising, is adequately regulated today and should continue at full speed, the National Academies panel concluded.
When it comes to the more sci fi-sounding uses, it’s quite possible scientists will learn how to perform germline editing in five to 10 years, said panel co-chair Richard Hynes of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Safety is one reason for caution, he said, as scientists will have to learn whether editing one gene has unwanted downstream effects.
Some critics argue that families plagued by inherited diseases already have other alternatives — adopt, use donated eggs, or undergo in vitro fertilization and discard resulting embryos that inherit the bad gene. But Charo noted that sometimes parents carry two copies of a lethal gene, guaranteeing any children inherit it. Others oppose the discarding of embryos for religious reasons.
For some families, “you can see there would be strong arguments for doing it” if the other criteria are met, said Robin Lovell-Badge of Britain’s Francis Crick Institute.
Some countries prohibit any germline editing research. Others, such as Britain, allow laboratory research with genome editing in embryos, not for pregnancy but to understand human development.
In the U.S., scientists can perform laboratory embryo research only with private, not government, funding. Any attempt at pregnancy would require permission from the Food and Drug Administration, which is currently prohibited from using federal funds to review any such request.
“The bottom line is there is no planetary government with enforcement power,” Charo noted Tuesday.

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In a report, the committee of scientists, entrepreneurs, ethicists and patient advocates said human genomes could in future be edited to replace faulty genetic information from a parent with a third person's healthy DNA. It stresses that the technique should only be used in the most serious cases, where no other options are available, and conducted under strict guidelines with stringent oversight.
ICYMI: Yesterday we released our report on human genome editing! Download the report for free: https://t.co/JTfoqEBmOQ #GeneEditStudy pic.twitter.com/u0SVrcfvXO — NationalAcademyMed (@theNAMedicine) February 15, 2017
Genome editing is achieved via a technique dubbed CRISPR — Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeat. It involves taking short stretches of RNA (ribonucleic acid) and tailoring them to match with DNA sequences. CRISPR is the fastest and most cost-effective method of gene editing and has been hailed as a means of significantly advancing scientific understanding of disorders such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington's Disease.
Reaction to the report from genome editing advocates has been overwhelmingly positive. Sarah Norcross, director of the Progress Educational Trust, called the study "sensible and prudent."
"The report is thoroughgoing, and the National Academy have come up with a very useful set of principles to inform the way we approach genome editing. The report's recommendations concerning different applications of this technology — in basic research as well as in the clinic — place a welcome emphasis on public engagement," Ms. Norcross told Sputnik.
As of February 2017, editing experiments have been successfully conducted on isolated genes in laboratory conditions, and on mice, but never on humans — as any human born from an edited embryo passes on any new genetic information, it would irreparably altering the genetic makeup of its descendants. The committee specifically argues scientists are a long way from being able to use human genome editing techniques safely as a result.
While quick to stress editing research should be limited to disease, the report caveats such seemingly firm directives with phrases such as "at this time," and even goes as far to moot ways disease research could be used to optimize humans from birth — for instance, editing the genes of muscular dystrophy patients could help scientists identify ways to make healthy babies be born stronger.
While for most the prospect of genetically modified humans will call to mind science fiction dystopias such as the 1997 movie Gattaca, others have graver real-world concerns — CIA Director John Brennan has claimed such advances could pose a threat to national security, and be used to create biological weapons. MIT scientist Dr. Jim Kozubek has said genetic engineering could end the possibility of future genius-level intelligence in humanity.
In 2015, a paper authored by Fyodor Urnov, adjunct professor of genetics and development at the University of California, warned human genome editing could have unpredictable effects on future generations — this made the research "dangerous and ethically unacceptable."
Don't edit the human germ line — one of our top opinion pieces of 2015 https://t.co/CX8KQgZXys pic.twitter.com/6xhDDRJXKZ — Nature News&Comment (@NatureNews) January 2, 2016
The committee is evidently wise to how controversial genome editing could be — in the report's conclusion, it acknowledges public fears that genome editing would "exacerbate social inequities or create social pressures," driving people to use technologies that are "simply are not necessary." As a result, public discussion is "important for exploring social impacts," as governance policy is developed — and a resolution to the question of consent (by definition, an unborn child cannot consent to being experimented upon) must be found.
However, some are positively enthused by the prospect of enhanced future humans — and unmoved by arguments around consent. John Harris, professor of bioethics at the University of Manchester, is among them.
"Every year an estimated 7.9 million children — 6% of total births worldwide — are born with a serious birth defect of genetic or partially genetic origin. Had sexual reproduction been invented by scientists rather than resulting from our evolved biology, it would never have been licensed.
"We all have to make decisions for future people without considering their consent. All would-be parents take numerous decisions about issues that might affect their future children. They do this all the time without thinking about consent of the children — far from 'absence of consent' being a reason not to make decisions for future persons, it is the reason we must make such decisions," Professor Harris told Sputnik.


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Question: LEADING OFF: Yanks go for 9th straight, Thames on homer run

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Tuesday:
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BRONX BOOM
The Yankees aim for their ninth straight win when Luis Severino (1-0, 4.50 ERA) takes the mound against the visiting White Sox. The 23-year-old righty struck out 11 Tampa Bay hitters over seven innings in his last start and has fanned 17 in 12 innings this season after winning back a rotation spot in spring training. Miguel Gonzalez (1-0, 4.22) is up for Chicago.
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Milwaukee newcomer Eric Thames has tied a franchise record by homering in five straight games. He connected Monday night against Cubs righty John Lackey and can set the club mark when the Brewers are back at Wrigley Field.
Thames matched the homer streak by Jeromy Burnitz for the Brewers in 1997. At 30, he is back from the playing in Korea and in the majors for the first time since 2012 with Seattle and Toronto. The major league record for consecutive games with a homer is eight by Ken Griffey Jr., Don Mattingly and Dale Long.
APRIL POWERS
Brad Ausmus seems to have the magic touch early in the season. Detroit has stormed to the top of the AL Central standings early in each of his four years as manager, including an 8-4 start to 2017. The team’s young starting pitchers have been excellent so far, a group led by Michael Fulmer (1-0, 2.25), who will start at Tampa Bay. The Tigers have won each of Fulmer’s first two starts, including when he shut out Boston over six innings in his first outing.
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After a lot of winter talk about speeding up, the average time of a nine-inning game in the major leagues increased 5 minutes to 3:05 during the first two weeks of the season. The Pirates and Cardinals help cut that down Monday night, taking only 2 hours, 14 minutes as St. Louis won at home.

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A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:
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BRONX BOOM
The Yankees aim for their ninth straight win when Luis Severino (1-0, 4.50 ERA) takes the mound against the visiting White Sox. The 23-year-old righty struck out 11 Tampa Bay hitters over seven innings in his last start and has fanned 17 in 12 innings this season after winning back a rotation spot in spring training. Miguel Gonzalez (1-0, 4.22) is up for Chicago. The Yankees’ winning streak is their longest since a 10-game run in June 2012.
BREWER BOPPER
Milwaukee newcomer Eric Thames has tied a franchise record by homering in five straight games. He connected Monday night against Cubs righty John Lackey and can set the club mark when the Brewers are back at Wrigley Field.
Thames matched the homer streak by Jeromy Burnitz for the Brewers in 1997. At 30, he is back from the playing in Korea and in the majors for the first time since 2012 with Seattle and Toronto. The major league record for consecutive games with a homer is eight by Ken Griffey Jr., Don Mattingly and Dale Long.
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Atlanta is off to a perfect 4-0 start at new SunTrust Park and has won five in a row overall. The Braves will try to extend both streak when Mike Foltynewicz faces Max Scherzer and the Nationals.
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Brad Ausmus seems to have the magic touch early in the season. Detroit has stormed to the top of the AL Central standings early in each of his four years as manager, including an 8-4 start to 2017. The team’s young starting pitchers have been excellent so far, a group led by Michael Fulmer (1-0, 2.25), who will start at Tampa Bay. The Tigers have won each of Fulmer’s first two starts, including when he shut out Boston over six innings in his first outing.
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After a lot of winter talk about speeding up, the average time of a nine-inning game in the major leagues increased 5 minutes to 3:05 during the first two weeks of the season. The Pirates and Cardinals help cut that down Monday night, taking only 2 hours, 14 minutes as St. Louis won at home.
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Question: UK’s longest sausage roll coming to Morrisons

Morrisons is to sell the UK’s longest sausage roll – for just £1.
The supermarket has launched the Foot Long Sausage Roll, believed to be the largest in the UK.
At one foot long and weighing in at nearly half a kilogram, the store claims the sausage roll is double the length and four times the weight of some high street competitors.
Available from August 7 from the supermarket on Newland Street, the Foot Long Sausage Roll is freshly baked in-store by its Market Street bakers, made with seasoned pork meat and wrapped in a crisp, golden flaky pastry.
The sausage roll has to be served on a special tray that holds its weight, rather than being served in just the traditional paper bag.
Morrisons has created the Foot Long Sausage Roll after listening to its customers, who said that they wanted a bigger version of the British classic.
At only £1, the jumbo-sized British favourite can be bought hot and ready-to-eat from Morrisons Pie Shop counters on Market Street. It could be enjoyed as part of a picnic, shared with the family, or eaten by customers with big appetites.
The sausage roll is being launched in time for the start of the football season to be the ultimate match day pie experience.

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Office workers in Scunthorpe and Brigg have voted the latest offer from Wetherspoons a real winner.
For The Blue Bell Inn and The White Horse are offering bottomless brews of coffee or tea all day long.
A one-off payment of £1.20 entitles customers to endless free refills from 8am onwards.
Hot chocolate is not yet part of the free refills offer.
For those who know their latte from their mocha, the two pubs use only Italian coffee called Lavazza.
The tea is from Tetley – now owned by the Indian-based Tata Group.
In other pub news, two rival bar operators are reported to be in the running to buy the freehold of The Britannia bar and nightclub in Scunthorpe.
Both prospective bidders, who have not yet been identified, viewed the premises at the corner of the High Street and Frodingham Road recently.


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Question: When can free speech be restricted in the United States?

Aug 14 (Reuters) - The white-nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia that turned violent on Saturday, leaving one counter-protester dead and dozens injured, has raised questions about how authorities should balance the right to free speech and public safety. The U.S. Constitution's First Amendment protects free speech very broadly and it has historically set a high bar for courts weighing restrictions on what people can say, and where. The following explains the U.S. approach to regulating speech and the options available to authorities looking to avoid a repeat of the bloodshed in Charlottesville. Does the First Amendment protect hate speech? Yes. A bedrock principle of U.S. jurisprudence is that the First Amendment allows for hate speech, including that which denigrates people on the basis of their race, gender or sexual orientation. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2011 that the Westboro Baptist Church, known for its vitriolic "God Hates Fags" anti-gay campaign, could not be prevented from picketing at military funerals. In the landmark 1969 case Brandenburg v. Ohio, the high court upheld the free speech rights of a Ku Klux Klan member. "The vast majority of speech that could be deemed hateful is protected by the First Amendment," said Will Creeley, a lawyer with the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, a free-speech watchdog group. The First Amendment only applies to government actors, however. Corporations and private citizens are free to censor speech taking place on their property. Other countries take a less absolute position on free speech. Britain and Germany are among nations that have criminalized hate speech in various forms. Can speech be regulated if it encourages violence? In the Brandenburg case, the Supreme Court said speech loses First Amendment protection if it calls for and is likely to lead to "imminent lawless action." The operative word is "imminent." Following Brandenburg, the high court clarified that vague threats of violence were protected by the First Amendment. In 1982 the court said civil rights activist Charles Evers did not incite violence when he said blacks who did not participate in a boycott of white-owned businesses would "have their necks broken" by their own people. The statement was not specific enough to incite violence, the court said. Creeley said that typical speech at white supremacist rallies falls far short of incitement to violence. He also said carrying firearms or other weapons would not be considered incitements to violence. Geoffrey Stone, a professor of constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School, said cities will face uphill battles if they try to prohibit rallies on the grounds that they incite violence. "What Brandenburg is about is literal incitement - 'I´m encouraging you to kill somebody,' not just saying something that angers someone. That´s different," he said. Can U.S. authorities regulate when and how speech takes place? Yes. The government can place restrictions on the time, place and manner of a protest or rally. But such restrictions must be content-neutral and narrowly tailored. "Government has to do everything possible to respect the right to free speech in public places," said John Jeffries, a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law. "When you think public protest might lead to violence the legal answer is not to say 'No.' The right answer is 'Yes, but...'" Charlottesville´s city government granted the organizers of Saturday´s "Unite the Right" rally a permit to hold a demonstration in a one-acre park in the city´s downtown. Citing concerns over safety and crowd size, the city later sought to move the demonstration to a larger park further from downtown. A federal judge said on Friday the city could not move the protest, saying the rally´s organizer presented evidence that the city´s decision was "based on the content of his speech" rather than public safety considerations. Could things change in the aftermath of the Charlottesville rally? Because of what happened in Charlottesville, municipal governments and courts will likely weigh public safety concerns more heavily when considering issuing permits to white-nationalist groups, Jeffries said, which could lead to more time, place and manner restrictions on those groups' rallies. "Anytime something like this happens, it affects how people view situations like this going forward," he said. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on Monday suggested his office may place restrictions on a planned Aug. 19 rally which was initially scheduled to bring to the city some of the same far-right figures who spoke at Charlottesville. Boston Police Commissioner William Evans said at a news conference that the city will take steps to ensure safety, such as keeping opposing protesters separated. "It is such a shame that we have to be wasting resources on such a group," he said. (Reporting by Jan Wolfe; editing by Anthony Lin and Bill Rigby)

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Question: Lovelorn French Prisoner in India Amazes Everybody With Matchstick Taj Mahal

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New Delhi (Spuntik) — Albert Pasal Shaine is trending on the social media after photographs of a miniature Taj Mahal he built with match-sticks went viral. Albert is currently lodged in a jail in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh that hosts the Taj Mahal — an iconic monument famous for being the epitome of love.
truly a Labor of Love.. Hez so talented shuld make this his career & stay on the right track — https://t.co/brgoi4V0Nh — Mee Too (@metoosmrty) 1 января 2017 г.
Albert says he used 30,000 match-sticks and two kilograms of glue to build the model. The jail showcased the matchstick Taj Mahal to the media and the general public. The jail authorities are now planning to send the beautiful piece of handicraft to her wife in France as a New Year Gift from her husband. Albert was arrested by Indian authorities at the Indo-Nepal border 2014 for carrying a huge quantity of Hashish.
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum in white marble built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, with whom he fell in love at the first sight.

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Question: How A Paralyzed Indian Boy's Love For Cricket Changed His Life

Dharamveer Pal
Dharamveer Pal may need to use his hands to walk but he’s probably been to more countries, and certainly more cricket matches, than you have. Afflicted by polio as an infant, Dharamveer suffers from severe muscle paresis and skeletal deformities. But his love for cricket has fueled an extraordinary journey across the world.
We meet at the lobby of the Trident Hotel in Nariman Point, Mumbai, where IPL Teams are staying, and where Dharamveer has come to wish players luck ahead of a match.
Born to a family of farmers in a village in the Morena district of Madhya Pradesh, growing up, Dharamveer could not afford a wheel chair. He's learnt to use all fours to move, making up for any deficit of physical strength with his exuberance and determination. Obsessed with cricket since he was a boy, he was 11 years old back in 2004, when he decided to take his dream of watching a cricket match live at a stadium, into his own hands. India was to play Sri Lanka in Mohali, Punjab, and Dharamveer was determined to be there.
He set off on a train with nothing, relying on the compassion of fellow passengers and ticket collectors for food and directions. He reached Mohali three days before the match, and make his way to the stadium, waiting outside with the hope that someone, somehow, would give him a ticket. “I hadn’t even eaten for two whole days, but it all paid off -- the Indian team came to practice the day before the match, and Mr. Daljit Singh, the pitch curator and a former cricketer, happened to notice me. He saw how much I wanted to watch them play. He took me in.”
Not only did Dharamveer get to watch the team practice, he became an honorary ball boy, fielding from just beyond the boundary line -- something he continues to do at matches 12 years later. Today, any cricket lover in India will recognize his smiling presence -- he's been to England, the West Indies, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the UAE to support Team India, and TV cameras cut to him at almost every match he attends.


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Question: The Screening Room Reviews: “Eyes Wide Shut”

Rain pelts the windows of the KFHS Radio studio. The members of the Screening Room sit around a table and ponder what they have witnessed. Foxx Jackson sits, looking blankly at his mic, Mad Mike looks smugly at his cellular phone, something is amiss. DJ TV is nowhere to be found. Where is he? Are Mad Mike and Foxx aware of his absence? We may never know, as Mad Mike brings up the microphones and the intro music begins to play.
“Eyes Wide Shut”, directed by Stanley Kubrick and based on the 1926 Austrian novella “Dream Story” was released in 1999. Taking place in 90s New York, “Eyes Wide Shut” tells the tale of Dr. Bill (played by Tom Cruise) and his wife Alice (played by Nicole Kidman). Dr. Bill embarks upon a serious of misadventures one night in the city after learning that his wife considered cheating on him. During his quest, Bill attempts to learn if he is capable of reciprocating his wife’s transgressions, while at the same time discovering dark secrets about New York’s social elite.
Mad Mike: “Eyes Wide Shut” is a perfect blend of Kubrick’s visual masterpiece as well as his ability to tackle complex issues in his films. Going into the film I knew almost nothing. After watching, I was shattered as this film haunted me for days afterwards. Not only does Kubrick explore themes that many directors dare not touch, he does so masterfully, leaving it ambiguous and open for interpretation. Casual moviegoers will most likely not enjoy this film, its slow pacing and dark themes may disturb or irk those looking for a more straightforward thriller or drama. However, if you enjoy analyzing films and entering the mind of a master, then prepare to be haunted and watch Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut. DJ Mad Mike gives “Eyes Wide Shut” a “Buy It.”
Foxx Jackson: Stanley Kubrick was, in my opinion, one of the greatest (if not THE greatest) film masters of our time. Leading up to my viewing of “Eyes Wide Shut”, I knew it involved Tom Cruise stumbling across a cult and nothing else. I had simply assumed that this was the core concept of the plot, I had no idea how wrong I was. Kubrick tells a tale that centers around morality, sexuality, and social class. While there is always more to a Kubrick film that what meets the eye, this one managed to use symbols and imagery surprisingly relevant to its plot. The themes are captivating, and while some might take issue with the pacing, the dialogue between characters is engrossing. Both Kidman and Cruise (who were also husband and wife in reality at the time of filming) do an exceptional job portraying a marriage that has begun to decay. On a less positive note, my initial impression of the the film’s look was sub-par for what I expected from a Kubrick piece. The vast majority of the lighting is grossly overdone. However, given time to think on it, the images age well and overtime one can appreciate the artwork only Kubrick is capable of. “Eyes Wide Shut” is film that needs multiple viewings in order to appreciate its complex themes and imagery. I would have to give “Eyes Wide Shut” a “Buy It” simply because if you enjoy it, you’ll want to watch it several times to appreciate its depth.
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Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut” has been Screening Room certified as “Buy It.”

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Looking for something to stream while you Netflix and chill? Check out our picks for new films streaming this month below, including Tom of Finland, Wonder Woman and more.
Mermaids (1990), available on Hulu and Amazon Feb. 1
Winona, Ricci and Cher, oh my! The fabulous Flax women are at the heart of this charming film based on Patty Dann’s 1986 novel.
Beach Rats (2017), available on Hulu Feb. 5
This critical darling follows the teenage misadventures of a young Brooklyn man as he navigates friends, relationships, drugs and sex. Although Frankie (Harris Dickinson) has sex with men, he doesn’t identify as gay or bi and has a girlfriend. How long can he keep it up?
Wonder Woman (2017), available Feb. 10 on HBO
What’s better than watching Nazis get punched in the face? Watching Gal Gadot punch Nazis while saving cinema’s hottest damsel in distress, Chris Pine. The best flick to hit the DC Extended Universe hits HBO this month.
Tom of Finland (2017), available on Hulu Feb. 12
Get the story behind Touko Laaksonen, known as the artist Tom of Finland, famous for his homoerotic portraits of big, burly, mustachioed men in this biopic.
Dismissed (2017), available on Netflix Feb. 19
The other Sprouse, Dylan, (Cole is Riverdale’s Jughead), takes the lead in the latest twisted-teens-go-psycho thriller. This time it’s an overachiever whose need to succeed drives him into some dark doings.
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Available Feb. 1
3,000 Miles to Graceland
42 Grams
Aeon Flux
American Pie
American Pie 2
American Pie Presents: Band Camp
American Pie Presents: The Book of Love
American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile
Ella Enchanted
Extract
GoodFellas
How the Beatles Changed the World
The Hurt Locker
John Mellencamp: Plain Spoken
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution
Meet the Fockers
Meet the Parents
Men in Black
National Parks Adventure
Ocean’s Eleven
Ocean’s Twelve
Ocean’s Thirteen
Paint It Black
Scream 3
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Available Feb. 2
Cabin Fever
On Body and Soul
Available Feb. 8
6 Days
The Emoji Movie
Available Feb. 9
Seeing Allred
The Ritual
The Trader (Sovdagari)
When We First Met
Available Feb. 14
Love Per Square Foot
Available Feb. 16
Evan Almighty
Irreplaceable You
Available Feb. 17
Blood Money
Available Feb. 19
Dismissed
Fullmetal Alchemist
Available Feb. 21
The Bachelors
Forgotten
Lincoln
Available Feb. 23
Mute
Available Feb. 24
Jeepers Creepers 3
Available Feb. 26
Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards
People You May Know
Winnie
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Available Feb. 1
A Date for Mad Mary
A Fish Called Wanda
Agent Cody Banks
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
Akeelah and the Bee
Amélie
American Idiots
The Animal
An Officer and a Gentleman
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatre
The Benchwarmers
Black Spurs
Blazing Saddles
Casi Divas
Charm School
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
The Cutting Edge
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold
Daybreakers
Gang Related
The Good the Bad and the Ugly
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds
Harsh Times
The Haunting
He Said, She Said
Hoodlum
The Hurt Locker
Intersection
Keeping Up With the Steins
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector
Lulu on the Bridge
Manhattan
Manhunter
Mermaids
Michael
Mystic Pizza
Nine Queens
Perfect Stranger
Red Dawn
Redline
Rollerball (1975)
Rollerball (2002)
Frailty
Running Scared
Rustlers’ Rhapsody
Sabrina
Sin City
Slow Burn
The Spirit
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The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today
The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover
Swimming With Sharks
Terms of Endearment
The Thaw
The Warriors
Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
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My Dead Boyfriend
Available Feb. 5
Beach Rats
The Challenge
Weiner
Available Feb. 6
Charged: The Eduardo Garcia Story
Danica
The 60 Yard Line
Available Feb. 7
A Taxi Driver
Available Feb. 11
Lucky
Run the Tide
Available Feb. 12
Honeymoon
It Happened in LA
The Two Faces of January
Tom of Finland
Available Feb. 13
Christmas in the Heartland
Drinksgiving
Available Feb. 14
National Lampoon Presents Cattle Call
Star Trek
Available Feb. 15
28 Hotel Rooms
An Ideal Husband
Birthday Girl
Fresh
Gunnin’ for That #1 Spot
Monogamy
Next
Rebirth
The Exploding Girl
Available Feb. 18
Pocket Listing
Thanks for Sharing
Available Feb. 19
White Bird in a Blizzard
Available Feb. 20
Above Ground Level: Dubfire
Available Feb. 21
Once Upon a Time
The Villainess
Available Feb. 23
Detroit
Available Feb. 26
Love Is Thicker Than Water
Available Feb. 27
Alien Psychosis
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Available Feb. 1
American Black Film Festival Short Film Competition Finalists: Amelia’s Closet, Gema, Plaquemines, See You Yesterday, We Love Moses
Adam Sandler’s Eight Crazy Nights
Alien (Director’s Cut)
Aliens
Alien 3
Alien Resurrection
AVP: Alien vs. Predator
Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (Unrated Version)
Diner
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Freaky Friday
Glory Road
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Johnson Family Vacation
Man on the Moon
National Security
Predator
Predator 2
Romeo and Juliet
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
West Side Story
Desayuno con Tiffany (a.k.a. Breakfast With Tiffany)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
The 9th Life of Louis Drax
Available Feb. 2
Samba (a.k.a Sandbag)
Available Feb. 3
Gifted
Available Feb. 7
Ouija: Origin of Evil
Available Feb. 9
Mamá se fue de viaje (a.k.a. Ten Days Without Mom)
Available Feb. 10
Wonder Woman
Available Feb. 12
Atomic Homefront
Available Feb. 17
The House
Available Feb. 24
Notes From the Field
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Available Feb. 1
American Idiots
Black Spurs
The Cutting Edge
The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold
Daybreakers
A Fish Called Wanda
Gang Related
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
Harsh Times
The Haunting
He Said, She Said
Hoodlum
Intersection
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector
Lulu on the Bridge
Manhattan
Manhunter
Mermaids
Mystic Pizza
An Officer and a Gentleman
Red Dawn
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Question: Commission to unveil ideas to fix college basketball's woes

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — College basketball played an entire season amid a federal corruption investigation that magnified long-simmering troubles within the sport, from shady agent dealings to concerns over athletes who'd rather go straight to the pros.
Now it's time to hear new ideas on how to fix the complex, wide-ranging problems.
On Wednesday morning, the commission headed by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will present its proposed reforms to university presidents of the NCAA Board of Governors and the Division I Board of Directors at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis. And that starts what could be a complicated process in getting changes adopted and implemented for next season.
"I expect the proposals will be strong," NCAA president Mark Emmert told The Associated Press. "They'll certainly break with the status quo. That's their charge and their mission. That's what we need.
"I think it's going to be a very good day for college sports," he said.
That would be welcome, considering there has been no shortage of bad days in recent months.
The Commission on College Basketball formed in October , a few weeks after federal prosecutors announced they had charged 10 men — including assistant coaches at Arizona, Auburn, USC and Oklahoma State along with a top Adidas executive — in a fraud and bribery scandal.
The case involves hundreds of thousands of dollars in alleged bribes and kickbacks designed to influence recruits on choosing a school, agent or apparel company. And it has entangled schools such as Kansas, North Carolina State , Louisville and Miami , among others, though prosecutors withdrew a criminal complaint in Feburary against one of the defendants, a youth hoops program director.
Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford said that case has put college sports in the position of reacting instead of proactively heading off yet-to-emerge problems.
"Sometimes unfortunately that's what it takes," Swofford told the AP. "You'd like to think that collectively the basketball world could've seen this coming and had the foresight to get out ahead of it. But that's not reality. Organizations and people, we all sometimes need wake-up calls. And I see this as a wake-up call, and therefore an opportunity."
One the Rice commission wants to seize.
It was charged with finding ways to reform and modernize rules, including looking at the NCAA's relationship with the NBA, youth leagues, apparel companies and agents. It was also set to review an enforcement process that frequently takes years to resolve complicated cases of potentially major rules violations.
The commission features several prominent names in the sport, including former NBA stars Grant Hill and David Robinson, former Georgetown coach John Thompson III, retired college coach Mike Montgomery and Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith.
"The stage is set, certainly, given what's happened with law enforcement and what we've seen in media reports around men's basketball at the collegiate level," Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey told the AP. "You involve Condoleezza Rice because you want an impactful outcome."
After Rice presents Wednesday morning, the boards will meet to consider adopting the commission's recommendations, either fully or in part. The next stop would be the Division I Council, a group mostly made up of athletic directors, to craft legislation for implementation.
Emmert said the council is already forming subgroups to deal with the targeted areas the commission is expected to address, with the goal of having legislation ready to be presented by August in time for next season.
Swofford, for one, said he'd prefer to end the one-and-done model of top NBA prospects arriving in college for one-year pit stops before turning professional, though that would also take agreement from the NBA. Swofford prefers a model similar to baseball by allowing high schoolers to go straight to the pros but require players who enter college to spend two years there.
He'd also like to see the NBA-run G League become a stronger developmental option for athletes who don't want to come to college, a path recently chosen by former Syracuse recruit and McDonald's All-American Darius Bazley.
Regardless, Swofford said, changes must be broad-based because "I don't think there's a silver bullet here" to fix everything. And he expects the commission to offer "substantive" findings.
"If we can't react to something like this in a way that brings significant improvement to the system and to what we're doing, shame on us," Swofford said.
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AP College Sports Writer Ralph D. Russo in New York and AP Sports Writer John Zenor in Birmingham, Alabama, contributed to this report.
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Question: Unknown substance leaves couple in critical condition near site of UK nerve agent attack

British police declared a major incident Wednesday after a man and a woman were exposed to an unknown substance close to the city of Salisbury, where a Russian former spy and his daughter were poisoned with nerve agent four months ago.
Emergency services were called to the town of Amesbury in Wiltshire county in southern England, after the pair, both in their 40s, were found unconscious in a property Saturday evening.
“They are both currently receiving treatment for suspected exposure to an unknown substance at Salisbury District Hospital. They are both in a critical condition,” Wiltshire Police said in a statement.
Police said the two were initially thought to have used heroin or crack cocaine from a contaminated batch of drugs, but that more testing was now being carried out to determine the nature of the substance.
British tabloid newspaper The Sun reported that the two were poisoned and that samples were sent to Porton Down, the nearby government laboratory, for testing.
The Sun reported that security chiefs fear that they could have been poisoned with same batch of Soviet-developed nerve agent used on Sergei Skripal, 66, and his daughter Yulia, 33, who were found unresponsive on a bench about 10 miles away in Salisbury on March 4.
London’s Metropolitan Police Service said that counterterrorism officers were working with local police on the investigation, “given the recent events in Salisbury."
The places the Amesbury pair — whose identities weren’t immediately released — frequented before they became ill have been cordoned off in Amesbury and Salisbury as a precaution and police patrols have increased. The Sun reported that they are not known to have any links to Russia or security services.
Public health officials said there is not believed to be a significant health risk to the public, but this “will be continually assessed as further information becomes known.”
Britain says the Skripals were poisoned with Novichok nerve agent and blames Russia. The Kremlin denies any responsibility. Sergei Skripal was jailed in Russia in 2006 for passing state secrets to Britain. He was released as part of a spy swap in 2010 and moved to Salisbury.
That poisoning incident has soured relations between Russia and many British allies including the expulsion of hundreds of diplomats on both sides.
Yulia was discharged from Salisbury District Hospital in April and her father was discharged from the same hospital in May. Both were taken to an undisclosed location for their protection.
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LONDON (AP) – Big Ben will fall silent next week in London as a major restoration project gets underway.
The bongs of the iconic bell will be stopped on August 21 to protect workers during a 4 year $38 million conservation project that includes repair of the Queen Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben and its clock.
Steve Jaggs, keeper of the Great Clock, said Monday that the mechanism will be dismantled piece by piece and its four dials will be cleaned and repaired.
Big Ben has been stopped several times since it first sounded in 1859, but the current restoration project will mark the longest period of silence for the bell. It will still sound on big occasions, such as Remembrance Sunday.
It will still sound on big occasions, such as Remembrance Sunday.
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The war between Myanmar's army and ethnic Kachin rebels is intensifying in the country's north.
The United Nations says 10,000 civilians have been displaced since January.
The conflict has ground on for generations. But it has largely been forgotten and recently it has been overshadowed in Myanmar by violence against Rohingya Muslims in the west, nearly 700,000 of whom have been driven into exile since August.
This month, rebel officials say the army has stepped up attacks in gold and amber mining regions of Kachin state.

ABOARD THE PHOENIX, on the Andaman Sea — We were looking for Rohingya. There were none.
For nearly a week this month, the Phoenix, a search-and-rescue boat run by a Malta-based charity group had scoured the Andaman Sea for Rohingya Muslims fleeing persecution in Myanmar in rickety boats.
Not many Rohingya have taken to the seas this sailing season, unlike in previous years when at least 80,000 people risked a dangerous passage and hundreds died along the way. But we had word that a wooden skiff crammed with 36 Rohingya was chugging its way past the camber of Myanmar, along the isthmus of Thailand, to Malaysia.
At least 60,000 Rohingya work in Malaysia, mostly as undocumented laborers. Still, a hard life in exile is better than conditions back home in Myanmar’s far western Rakhine State, where the military and civilian gangs have unleashed rape, slaughter and a forced evacuation on the Muslim minority.


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MONTREAL, QC -- Looking not unlike a lushly blue life form on James Cameron’s cinematic world of Pandora, the prototype of Michelin’s Visionary concept tire glowingly held center stage on June 14 at the tire maker’s Movin’ On global conference on sustainable transportation.
Michelin Group Executive Vice President of research and development Terry K. Gettys called the airless tire-and-wheel combination a long-term concept that represents nothing less than “a concrete demonstration of a system of solutions for the future of sustainable mobility.”
More specifically, it can be viewed as the sum of three key elements:

UK based, international tyre wholesaler Treadsetters who are part of the TIA Group of Companies, are showing their TORQUE brand at The Tire Cologne 2018 - Hall 8 E059/D058.
UK based, international tyre wholesaler Treadsetters who are part of the TIA Group of Companies, are showing their TORQUE brand at The Tire Cologne 2018 Hall 8 E059/D058.
The TORQUE PCR range will initially consist of 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 and 80 series along with winter versions for the forthcoming winter season. The winter pattern will offer 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 and 80 series. The UHP range provides all season options in 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 series whilst the van range has two pattern options across 22 sizes and ratings and 13 winter sizes and ratings.
The greatest increase is in the expanded range of 4X4/SUV tyres in all terrain and heavy terrain categories.
Treadsetters will also be highlighting their new truck patterns coupled with a comprehensive selection of TORQUE truck tyres which incorporate a number of innovative features including a block pattern design for ultimate performance in overall grip, traction and steering in drive positions. Also an anti-abrasive tread compound for increased mileage and reduced wear rate. Additional benefits include a special rib design to ensure impressive directional handling, lateral traction and wet grip in all steer positions. TORQUE truck tyres provide a reassuring combination of 'performance, precision and power' for mid to long distance journeys on both regional and urban roads. The Torque truck range are backed by a quality assurance system to ISO: 9001, DOT, ECE and INMETRO standards.


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LAS VEGAS (AP) — In keeping with tradition, dozens of couples have obtained marriage licenses in Las Vegas this Valentine's Day.
The Clark County Marriage License Bureau reported issuing more than 110 marriage licenses by Tuesday afternoon.
Its main office in downtown Las Vegas closes at midnight.
A county spokesman, Dan Kulin, says the bureau issues about 120 licenses on a normal Tuesday.
Nearly 380 couples obtained licenses last year's Valentine's Day, which fell on a Sunday.
In an area where people can get married in venues that range from a shooting range to a Denny's restaurant, the bureau is one of the busiest in the nation. It issues more than 80,000 marriage licenses every year.

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NEW YORK (AP) - For the fifth year in a row, Las Vegas super eater Miki Sudo took top prize at the Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest, downing 37 franks and buns in 10 minutes amid stifling humidity at the annual seaside competition.
Sudo fell short of the 41 hot dogs she consumed last year but still beat out second-place finisher Mischelle Lesco of Tuscon, Arizona, who chowed down 28 wieners and buns.
On the men's side, 10-time winner Joey "Jaws" Chestnut will confront 20 other men for the coveted Mustard Belt later Wednesday.
Sudo, 32, was a fan favorite, drawing big cheers from the crowd during her performance, which was slightly delayed after she requested new water to soak her buns.
George Shea, the longtime host of the annual Brooklyn eat-off, quipped that Sudo was particular about the temperature and amount of water she uses while competing.
Thousands of attendees, many donning mustard-colored hot dog caps, braved 83-degree temperatures and a heat index of 91 degrees to witness the annual July Fourth competition on the Coney Island boardwalk. The outlandish tradition dates to 1972, though the company has long promoted what a former president acknowledged was a legendary start date of 1916.
Fan Martha Pleasant, 41, of Franklin, New Jersey, said she was attending the competitive eating competition to support her husband Dwight, who "loves wieners."
"We are trying to knock something off my hubby's bucket list," she said.
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