Changes in the direction of GT-MP.
Two months ago I made the purchase of GT-MP.net project to DurtyFree after an offer to my person (DurtyFree made the offer). It is noteworthy that I never expected to receive a purchase offer but it came up unexpectedly, it seemed like a good idea and we made the transaction. Everything was concluded successfully and I began to perform some tasks within the platform but due to my lack of time to devote myself to this, I decided to leave in charge a person of my confidence to play the role of Project Lead. The project still belongs to me but it will be directed by Ryone in my absence since Cesiro (the person who was going to assume this position) disappeared from the face of the earth from one day to the next.
I hope that with this change the internal and public communication will improve enormously besides the confidence in the project. C0nnex is currently leading the team of developers and the technical objectives are being met with the latest updates of the experimental version. We hope to launch in the not too distant future a stable version with which to play without annoying crashes, a good amount of FPS and in general, with good stability.
As a novelty before finalizing the statement I would like to announce that we have worked on our own ScriptHook and hope to launch an update compatible with the new version of GTA V (1.44) very soon. We will no longer need Alexander Blade to update his ScriptHook V so that we can launch compatible updates with the following GTA V updates.
Fix Nullreference crashing the client when shooting a player that just moved away.
Fix AlternateVersionLabel Position not having any effect.
Fix problem with vehicle/shoot sync.
At the moment our experimental client has no channel for updates, in order to obtain this new build you have to download the new client, install it and delete the previous one.
Exchange CEF-Implementation and decouple it completely from gt-mp. CEF-Heavy server should see a noticable performance boost.
Rewrite of Overlay-Reendering and update SharpDX Version. (Better performance on AMD).
Delay syncing until client is connected and logged in to the server (Download finished).
Fix timeouts and crashes when connecting to a server with many clientfiles.
Fix crashes if pedmodel-loading takes too long.
Fix cef devtools could be enabled even if a server disallows it.
Fix Crash if filehasing fails (temp shader dll got removed meanwhile).
Make waitUntilCefBrowserLoaded to return BOOL.
Fix old Accessories not cleared on streamin of ped if changed while not being streamed in.
This client replaces all the previous ones so there is no update channel for it, it must be manually downloaded from the link that we will provide in this same release and installed in a different folder than the previous one. The stable and openbeta channels will remain active for those players who want to keep using the old clients but we recommend everyone to download this new version as there is no comparison in terms of performance with the previous ones.
I would like to announce that with the upcoming update we'll be including an EULA (End User License Agreement) which both regular players and server owners have to accept before they can install the next version of GT-MP. This is one of the first steps we're taking towards securing and maintaining the integrity of this community as well as the services and platforms it provides. Make sure that you read the entire EULA as it contains three parts: the terms and conditions around the client, server and donations. As a server owner, you will be subject to special circumstances and rules. Familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions to avoid being blacklisted from GT-MP.
Any questions or concerns about our EULA can be voiced by contacting us through an email ([email protected]) or by sending us, the management team, a forum PM.
With that being said, I hope you have a great week and will continue to support this project!
// INFO: The EULA has not changed, it has just been reuploaded due to an error in the forums software.
Hey everyone, As you can see by my actual rol, I'm the new Project Lead. My intentions are not very different from the ones that DurtyFree followed and we will continue to work as before. We will focus in making the mod more playable. Personally I think that the biggest problem until now it's been crashes, fps drops... etc. Once the work to fix this is done we can focus on other aspects like synchronization and adding more features to the mod itself.
In the upcoming days / weeks we have the intention is to add more developers to GT-MP so that they can help the actual developers and continue developing the platform at a faster pace. If you have any complaint or suggestion about the upcoming changes you can send me a private message through Discord or in the forums and I will answer you. Hardy and Trust37 will continue together with the rest of the team performing the same functions as always. It is also likely that the EULA may be modified slightly with the intention of making it less restrictive and easier for server owners.
GT-MP will not become anything "unsafe" like the owner of certain community wants everybody to believe since he is leaving the mod after these changes. It's not the first time that I've been part of GT-MP team and those who have interacted with me know that in the past I've always wanted the best for this community and platform. I will do everything that is in my hands to make this the Top Platform in GTA V in the near future, all I ask is for a some patience since this isn't something that one can accomplish in a few weeks.
Thanks for everything you did during your stay at GT-MP. It will not be forgotten.
Muevo a la sección correspondiente.
All applications can be sent to me via a forum PM. Tell me a bit about yourself, any past experience, and why you want to join our Support Team. We are looking for people who have free time, interest and desire to help the users of our community.
We have released a new version which should correct the errors with the new version of GTA V. Does this problem persist or has been solved?
GTMP Launcher Error at "Launch" and "Game Path"
Do you have all these dependencies installed?
Open a new thread by following the appropriate format for support, please.
My friends game crashes when he opens the game.


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Crimson Tide Pipeline to the NFL Still Flowing Freely
Patrick Herring / April 25, 2017
Nick Saban walked away from the National Football League over a decade ago to become the head coach at the University of Alabama. He was just another in a long line of successful collegiate coaches to flounder at the next level. Many in the Dolphins community still hate him, and he's still the butt of jokes all over the country. But just to show the league that there was no hard feelings, he's been sending copious amounts of talent to the NFL ever since.
Since taking over in Tuscaloosa, Saban has developed a reputation for getting guys prepared for the next level. This is most apparent when looking at the astounding 55 draft picks from Alabama since 2009, including the otherworldly 18 first-round picks. That's 10 more total selections and 8 more first rounders than the next closest program (Florida).
An Endless Cycle
There's no guarantee that 4- and 5-star high school recruits are going to develop into NFL talent while in college. It's got a lot to do with coaching, development and the player's drive; something Nick Saban and the Alabama faithful refer to as "The Process." Thus far, that process is working like a finely tuned machine with Tuscaloosa acting as an NFL pipeline.
As Saban and his staff continue to recruit top-ranking recruiting classes, the program continues to develop them, the team wins championships, and the school becomes a more desirable landing spot for top recruits. It's a vicious cycle, but one Saban has perfected. As long as he remains in Tuscaloosa, NFL scouts will continue to kick the tires on all of the players leaving the program.
This Year's Prospects
Alabama boasts a plethora of talent again in the 2017 Draft Class with as many as six potential first-round draft picks. And even after that top tier talent, the Crimson Tide has a handful of other players who will be drafted in later rounds. It's a safe bet that at least 10 Bama players will hear their name called at some point during the draft. Let's take a look at the athletes.
Tier One:
These are the sure-fire first rounders. In almost every mock draft you look at, these guys are included somewhere.
Almost a guarantee to be the first one off the board from Bama, Allen put together a monstrous career in college. He left the school with more career sacks (28) than anyone to play there not named Derrick Thomas. Led all interior defensive lineman with 67 pressures last season according to Pro Football Focus.
Reuben Foster
Character concerns aside, Foster can ball. The clear cut best inside linebacker available, he has a nose for the football and could become a Pro Bowler sooner rather than later. He drew comparisons to Bobby Wagner on NFL.com's draft analysis page. Finished his senior season as the team leader with 115 tackle's.
O.J. Howard
The physical presence and athletic ability that Howard possesses as a tight end are rare. Tight ends aren't usually drafted in the top half of the first round, but Howard could be one of the highest ever taken. Despite not having amazing stats in college, former NFL executive Bill Pollan told @espn1000 in Chicago that he believed the Bears should take Howard with the third overall pick. That may be a tad high, but with his stock the way it looks now, I doubt he makes it out of the top 10.
Tier Two:
These players carry first-round grades in the eyes of many and very well could be selected on the first night, but could fall to the second just due to the amount of talent in that 25-45 pick range.
Another in a long line of defensive backs to flourish under Saban's tutelage, Humphrey is considered one of the top corners in this draft. Scouts love his willingness to step up into the box to help stop the run, as according to PFF he only missed six tackles last year. They don't love that he gets beat deep more often than he should. His 6'1 frame and 4.41 speed will be hard to pass up.
Even as recently as the middle of the 2016 season, Robinson was thought to be a top 15 pick by many outlets. While he didn't regress significantly, he didn't show the improvement one would hope to see from sophomore to junior season. He is one of the only elite lineman available near the top of the draft, so a team with a leaky line could make him an early selection.
Williams burst onto the scene a year ago as a pass rusher in a situational role and proved quite effective when asked to play more often in 2016. He's a one-trick pony, but when your trick is getting to the quarterback, some team is going to take a flier on you. Williams tallied 19.5 sacks in mostly a backup and third down role at the Capstone. Surely some team will deem him worthy of an early second-round selection.
Tier Three:
These guys will likely be selected on the second day of the draft. They won't be asked to step in and start for anyone right away, but possess the talent and upside to give teams a reason to draft them.
Dalvin Tomlinson
Playing on a stacked Alabama front seven, Tomlinson found it hard to garner much playing time in his career in T-Town. He's not a sack artist by any means, but has the ability to push the pocket and make quarterbacks uncomfortable. His 6'3, 310-pound frame will be plenty to handle in the middle of a defense. Will need to work on technique, but has a decent ceiling.
Ardarius Stewart
Received a potential second-round grade, which caused him to declare for the draft after his junior season. In a seemingly loaded receiver class, he may get lost in the shuffle. Stewart is a big-play threat any time he touches the ball. Averaged 16 yards per reception in his senior year en route to First Team All-SEC honors despite missing three games. He may fly under the radar, but has a high ceiling.
Ryan Anderson
What you see is what you get with Anderson. He doesn't wow you with elite speed or big hits, but he's consistent and has a high football IQ. Anderson isn't a centerpiece to build your defense around, but as an outside linebacker, a team could plug him in for 5+ years and not have to worry much about his side of the field. Wouldn't be surprised to see a team fall in love with him and pick him sooner than some might expect.
Eddie Jackson
Were it not for a season-ending injury during his senior season, Jackson could very well have been in one of the top two tiers here. A safety who converted from corner, he isn't the best in coverage, but has a knack for being in the right place at the right time. According to RollTide.com, Jackson is the school's all-time leader in punt return yards with 303 over 9 picks. He returned a pick for a score, as well as two punt return touchdowns in 2016. His added return ability will help his stock.
Tier Four:
The funny thing about Tier Four is that the drop in talent is distinct from here. These guys will be Day Three selections or priority free agents due to playing positions of limited need or just not being significantly talented.
Cole Mazza
The second-ranked longsnapper in this year's draft according to CBS Sports, Mazza is great at what he does. The position is just undervalued. Rarely do teams select one in the draft, but he could luck out if a team in need has picks to spare.
Adam Griffith
Too many misses over the course of his career to be considered an elite talent at the position. The best he can hope for is to make it onto a practice squad as a free agent and compete for a position.
Gherig Dieter
Transferred to Alabama for his senior season, reportedly to improve on special teams. That was a smart decision, seeing as he wasn't going to play the wide receiver position on the pro level. He may be able to work hard enough on special teams to find his way onto a squad.
Dakota Ball
Moved from position to position on offense and defense for the Tide. Listed as a potential fullback. Consider him a "jack of few trades." Not sure if he'll even catch on with a team, but best wishes to the young man.
April 25, 2017 in NCAA Football, NFL Draft. Tags: alabama, Crimson Tide, Jonathan Allen, NFL Draft, Nick Saban, Reuben Foster
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Zombie CISPA bill pushes forward with NSA support
Senators agree to draft a bill, after Keith Alexander says government agency needs the legislation
By Natasha Lennard
The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) has twice died in Congress, following objections from privacy advocates. Like a resilient zombie, it has risen once again and a new version of the bill -- which passed the House in the summer -- is getting support from some Senators, bolstered by NSA officials.
The bill, ostensibly aimed at protecting U.S. commerce from cyberattacks, enables companies and goverment agencies giving to share more cyber information, including the content and personal information attached to emails.
As Mother Jones reported Monday, "NSA director Keith Alexander is publicly asking for the legislation to be re-introduced, and two senators confirmed that they are drafting a new Senate version."
Senate Intelligence Committee chair and NSA mass surveillance apologist Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., is pairing with Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., to put forward a senate version of CISPA, much to the continued concern of privacy advocates.
Via Mother Jones:
Privacy advocates aren't happy to see that the "zombie bill" is returning -- it's been killed and resurrected twice since it was originally introduced by Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., in 2011. "This summer has confirmed that any information that goes into the NSA will be shrouded by secrecy and there will be no oversight," says Michelle Richardson, a legislative counsel with the ACLU. "Since this is a domestic issue, the NSA is more likely to get involved...and companies haven't provided concrete examples that they even need this legislation, especially when it's this broad."
Natasha Lennard is an assistant news editor at Salon, covering non-electoral politics, general news and rabble-rousing. Follow her on Twitter @natashalennard, email nlennard@salon.com.
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Tourist arrivals are expected to double in the next 4 years (from 1.3M to 2.5M) Thus, spurring income potentials, accommodation demands, business and career opportunities.
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Demand is always greater than supply. Thus, there is a scarcity for resources making business opportunities abundant.
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You'll explore much of the Great White North during your Canada and New England cruise, but during Québec City cruise excursions, you'll be forgiven if you think you're in France for a second. While all of Canada bears some French influence, nothing compares to Québec City, which is really like a slice of Paris on the other side of the Atlantic.
Be sure to bring your camera, as Québec is simply one of the most beautiful cities to walk around in. In fact, the entire Old Town district has been recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old buildings and cobblestone streets you'll explore during Québec City excursions are postcard-perfect in all kinds of weather - they look just as pretty in the summer as they do dressed in white at wintertime. If you've ever been to France, you'll likely get the very best sense of déjà vu.
Québec City is the perfect destination if all of you is want to do is shop and eat. According to Frommer's: "cafe culture reigns supreme in Québec City." Sit down for a cup and take in the beauty of Place Royale, or enjoy the recently revitalized St-Roch district.
Of course, there's much more to Québec City excursions than simply perusing shops and sipping on coffee. Head to the Chateau Frontenac for a tour of one of the most historic buildings in Canada, a former fortress that has since been converted into a hotel. At Parc des Champs de Batalle, you can learn all about the 1759 battle that turned the sprawling green field into a national landmark.
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Don Juan is one of the MC, who joined us.
He was a show cat till one year old.
After he joined us, as we did not have any interest towards Cat Show, he stopped attending.
After 5 years of blank, he is again going to the show.
The Show is to be TICA & C.A.T CREDO one day show.
As I am going to participate the show as a clerk and didn't want to go only by myself, my husband decided to attend with Don.
Another thing we are looking forward about this show is about the Pro. Shot.
We only have his younger ones, so it may be good to have senior one.
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Jeffrey D. Allred / Deseret Morning News / Aero Union Tanker 00 makes a drop Sunday while helping fight a wildfire near Whiterocks Canyon, Utah.
NEOLA, Utah (AP) – A wildfire that has scorched about 46 square miles in northeastern Utah and killed three people has prompted the evacuation of hundreds of people from nearby towns and forced authorities to close a national forest to the public.
The fire started Friday morning north of Neola, about 100 miles east of Salt Lake City, and on Sunday morning crews had it about 5 percent contained. The cause had not been determined.
The fire began spreading into the Ashley National Forest Sunday afternoon, prompting federal authorities to close it to public use.
The small communities of Whiterocks, Farm Creek, Paradise and Tridell were evacuated Saturday. Some residents in Tridell had been allowed to return.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said about 300 people are under a mandatory evacuation. Another 150 homes in Dryfork Canyon, about 8 miles northeast of the fire, could be threatened by Tuesday, said Derek Jensen, a FEMA spokesman.
"We are seeing extreme fire behavior and the potential for growth is still there. We haven't had a change in weather or change in fuel type or dryness," said Louis Haynes, a spokesman for the national forest.
At nearby Vernal, there was little wind Sunday, the temperatures hit 95 degrees and midday humidity was only 10 percent, according to the National Weather Service.
Edson Gardner, of Fort Duchesne, went to Farm Creek to evacuate his mother, whose home was burned to the ground.
"It came down the canyon like a herd of horses," he said Saturday. "The sheriff told us we had five minutes to get out."
Uintah County Sheriff Jeff Merrell said buildings had been destroyed but he didn't have a count.
A U.S. Forest Service command team that travels the country fighting the largest fires joined local crews Sunday and took over direction of the firefighting efforts.
Eleven-year-old Duane Houston escaped the fire but his father, 43-year-old Tracy Houston, and his grandfather, 63-year-old George Houston, were killed by the flames Friday as they worked in a hay field, authorities said. The owner of the field, 75-year-old Roger Roberson, died at a hospital, officials said Saturday.
The Houstons had gone to buy hay from Roberson, and were helping him move irrigation sprayers on his field in an attempt to block the flames.
Duane said he was told to run for their truck as flames and smoke filled the air.
"I ran and couldn't find the truck, so I kept running through trees, climbed two fences and followed the road," he told The Salt Lake Tribune. He was treated at a hospital and released.
Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman's request for aid from FEMA was granted on Sunday. A federal grant will pay 75 percent of the state's eligible firefighting costs.
In Montana, fire managers on Sunday were reducing personnel assigned to a blaze that had burned nearly 6 square miles in the Gallatin National Forest. Evacuation orders remained in effect Sunday for several dozen summer homes, the Madison Arm Resort, some campgrounds and a ranger station.
Crews also battled a wildfire Sunday that had blackened more than 482 acres of brush in a rugged area of Santa Barbara County near popular campsites and swimming holes.
That fire, which started Saturday evening, was 60 percent contained Sunday morning, U.S. Forest Service spokesman Robert Rainwater said. The blaze had closed some campgrounds, but no residents had been ordered to leave their homes, he said. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Fire crews north of Los Angeles had a 19-square-mile blaze 90 percent contained, state fire department spokesman Shawn Sternick said. Twelve houses and six other buildings had been destroyed since the fire broke out a week ago in steep canyons south of the San Joaquin Valley, officials said.


They couldn't escape their plans, so had to get inventive.
England's emphatic victory over Sweden was watched by millions across the UK, but spare a thought for those people who had plans they couldn't change on game day – wedding guests.
But despite having a prior arrangement, some of the more lucky invitees did manage to catch the game one way or another.
For some, such as Scott below, it was as simple as a phone between his legs.
Others had slightly bigger screens at hand, Ben Hine taking a moment outside of the service to tune in on his tablet.
Clearly not everyone wanted the happy couple to find out about their device usage, though.
BBC television and radio presenter Paddy O'Connell was one of those caught up watching nuptials, but the church was kind enough to offer a score update.
But as the saying goes, 'if you can't beat them, join them', so some happy couples decided to put the game on for their guests, to stem all the covert football-watching.
Had friends wedding, got a drink, settled at table...now bring it home @England !!⚽⚽#bestweddingreceptionever???
Nadine Hanlon, in Doncaster, was one of the brides who got right into the spirit of things, watching the game with her husband Lee and their guests during their wedding breakfast after renewing their vows.
"It's a great day because we've renewed our vows but even better that it's topped off – England won," she told the Press Association.


This Drops into a monthly $1.32 (#1) if you pay for five years upfront, a total of $79 (#61). The cost is really low, although we wouldn't normally recommend signing up for this long, you may think it's worthwhile. Private online Access delivers a good two-year plan for $2.91 (#2.24) a month, for instance, but that's still $70 (#54) in total, not much less. If you only use PureVPN for two or three years, you are getting value.
The By utilizing some advertising trickery company spoils this belief a little. Each plan has a'last sold' index which tells you if someone final signed up, and it.
This is Presumably intended to explain to you how popular the service is, but we are not certain the amounts are real. We seen in various browsers, and refreshed the page several times, and the'last sold' figures varied widely. They act like they're chosen randomly, rather than corresponding to any actual world events.
PureVPN does not advertise a trial on the website. We dug deep and found a webpage for something called a'trial accounts', but that's somewhat misleading. It is really only a commercial plan where you pay a non refundable $2.50 (#2) for 3 days of service.
Handing Over your money to PureVPN is unusually easy, since the company supports just about every single payment format there is: credit card, PayPal, Bitcoin and many different cryptocurrencies (via CoinPayments), AliPay, various gift cards, and over 150 additional payment procedures via the Paymentwall platform.
After Parting with your cash, download links point you to programs for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, the browser extensions and more. We caught the Windows customer, and there arrived a email with login information as it downloaded.
Installation Was simple, and after a quick launch, the Windows customer prompted us to pick one of five modes: Stream, Internet Freedom, Security/Privacy, File Sharing and Dedicated IP. We suspect most folks will wonder whether to choose Security/Privacy or even Internet Freedom, and there is no guidance.
The Support website told us that selecting a manner would optimize PureVPN's settings . The Streaming and File Sharing modes would optimize for speed, although As an instance, choosing Security/Privacy would prioritize security above all else.
VPN Novices might appreciate this strategy as it means they don't have to know and tweak the preferences that are underlying. As there's no obvious indication of what each mode does but specialists are likely to approve. There's nothing wrong with task-based style choice, but we'd prefer a clear display of those settings that are unsuitable for each mode, so that experienced users may understand the consequences of their choice.
After Selecting a mode, you're able to select locations from a dash. This has plenty of functionality, allowing you to browse locations by countries or cities, search by title, view ping times, or make favorites for speedy recall later.
Alternatively, Deciding upon a Purpose option displays a list of tasks you might want to carry out — unblocking Netflix or other streaming sites, using VoIP, obtaining social networking sites or anything — and you can in theory choose among these, and permit PureVPN to choose a host for you.
The Client makes clever of use of alarms to make sure you know what is happening. Decide on a place as long as the Windows client is the foreground application, it will not waste your time together with notifications. But if you change to the client notices a different application, and a window appears to let you know when it connects and disconnects.
The Client does have options to launch on system start and auto-connect. It can automatically open your default browser as soon as you're protected.
Need a Different protocol? PureVPN Permits You to choose from OpenVPN TCP/UDP, PPTP, L2TP, SSTP and IKEV. There is also an Automatic option which the customer suggests offers the best speed and security, but from what we could see, that is not true: it just cycles through the other protocols till it finds one that works.
Split Tunneling allows you to send just specified apps' visitors through your VPN. That requires more time to install, and you have to be very certain which apps you want to divert, but it can also optimize performance by restricting your data transfer requirements.
The VPN Hotspot is an additional that is unusual, configuring a hotspot which turns the server computer into a limited VPN router. When it is enabled, you will have the ability to use your phone, tablet computer or other devices to go online through the host's PureVPN connection.
Along with the List continues, using IPv6 leak protection, an unusually configurable kill switch, along with a multi-port alternative which chooses the very best port, preventing any closed or throttled options. You may opt to utilize a non-NAT system to acquire a special IP address, port forwarding is available if you need it, along with a Support department does not only link to the site: it eases creating a support ticket from inside the client.
Even though There is lots of power , the port is a clumsy and inconsistent mess. There are normal buttons, radio buttons, links, icons and sidebars, they don't necessarily work as you would expect, and although we figured out how to navigate across the system, it never felt comfortable or natural.
Still, The customer did a decent job for us, blocking DNS and WebRTC leaks, together with the kill button successfully murdering our net access if the VPN link dropped. It might appeal, if you'll use a number of the client added features.
We took a Look at PureVPN's Android program, and it was much the same story as the Windows version. After choosing a'Mode' (not sure why)we managed to select countries, cities, or pick a Purpose (optimized for China, unblock this or that streaming assistance, etc ). It's more awkward to use than the VPN app, but you'll figure it out.
In a Previous reviewwe pointed out that PureVPN created a big deal of its'zero log' policy, explaining that this meant the company didn't record what you did online. But the small print stated there was some session logging, which appeared to include the time you connect to a host, your incoming IP address as well as the total bandwidth used.
This Isn't a detail. Back in October 2017 reports appeared of a guy being arrested on suspicion of running"an extensive cyberstalking campaign", in part according to PureVPN records showing that its services were obtained from appearing IPs including the accused man's house and workplace. The'zero log' VPN kept some sort of logs, after all, and those were able to assist link internet actions to a specific account.
This Does not address the issue of the company described itself as keeping'zero logs' at the main portion of the site, though, when this turned out to not be entirely correct. That's also not a trivial point. Logging policies are predicated almost entirely on trust, along with a VPN isn't inclined to be trusted if it is seen to mislead users or bury the reality of a situation in the small print.
The Policy also clarifies the minimal link information it does record –'We all know the day that you connected to a specific VPN location and from which Internet Service Provider' — also covers plenty of other important issues in a clear and readable way.
We Double-clicked that the BBC choice, and viewed as the customer joined, our default browser opened, and exhibited an'err-network-changed' message. What? This looked like a serious difficulty, however, the browser had only detected the change in our community settings as the customer connected, and after this was complete, the BBC iPlayer site opened and opened content as normal.
It was The same story with Netflix. The client launched our browser until the connection was complete, so we saw the exact same error message, but this vanished automatically, and we were free to browse and flow whatever Netflix articles we liked.
You're Not limited to the professional services built into PureVPN's programs , naturally. YouTube was not included on the list, for example, but we were got by connecting to a US server in the typical way in.
Our Normal performance tests involve running custom software which connects checking rates time, location and much more. Unfortunately, we could not get this working with PureVPN, or determine why (whether that is our fault or theirs, we can not be sure).
We fell Back on our older manual method of linking via clients and checking the results from several speed checking sites, such as SpeedTest.net, Fast.com and TestMy.net. This will not provide us as much data to use, but there is still enough to get a feel for what the service can deliver.
Our neighborhood UK servers varied a bit more than normal, but nevertheless gave us acceptable download speeds of connection that was 75Mbps.
Near European rates were also mildly below average. Netherlands relations can often deliver the very same rates for us but here they have been typically 35-45Mbps.
US Performance ranged from around 30Mbps about the east, to 50Mbps on the west shore. That's far from the fastest we've seen, but unless you're planning 24 hours of torrenting, it's probably not likely to cause you some difficulties.
As usual, Speeds tailed off radically to the more distant or less common locations. For instance, New Zealand averaged 12Mbps, Vietnam had been 10Mbps, 1Mbps was barely reached by Taiwan, also China ranged down to a slow pace the web stalled mid-test. That places the magnitude of PureVPN's network into perspective (having heaps of servers does not matter whether they're unusably slow), but if you're only planning to use the major places, it won't matter very much.
On a few Events, our PureVPN Windows client was not able to link to our test server. The issue here is that the connection did not time out for several minutes, and the Cancel button didn't work, although that's not uncommon.
Let us start off by making one thing clear, i.e. whatever VPN service you use, the online rate will take a hit. That strike is a result of the security measures employed to encrypt and protect your identity. The majority of VPN providers make every attempt. Unlike what many people will have you think like utilizing dial-up that it's not likely to be.
How we tested the operation was by utilizing Ookala's nifty speed testing site and app. We ran the speed test on both the international and national servers. We compared the outcomes, calculated their percentage difference, and that is the way we found PureVPN to be faster.
PureVPN has a domestic latency of a mere 6.7percent percent. As a matter of fact, during our evaluations that were downloading, PureVPN improved speeds which by our calculations is an percent. We found that rival VPN providers were substantially slower. Some individuals suspect were throttling download speeds perhaps because they didn't want to stress their servers.
When it comes to uploads, PureVPN did not really boost it like it did with downloads, but it required a mere 4.5% percent hit. If anything this is one of the upload scores we have seen from a VPN provider.
During our international speed tests, the latency increased by 200%. Though download speeds have been still a whopping 403.8percent better than any of the competing products I tested it against. The uploads were 22.7% percent slower that is second best when compared to possibly Hotspot Shield which improved the upload speed by 1.4percent percent.
The map on the left lets you skip the program's default recommendation and decide on a server on your own. Remember that by default PureVPN chooses the fastest server which is the nearest one. When in China I noticed that it kept picking up servers in Hong Kong by default which is not the fact but also only nearby that Hong Kong's cyberspace is much less rigorously censored as mainland China.
PureVPN has over 2000 servers that are spread across 140 countries and 180 areas around the globe. Servers are located in Africa, Central America, South America, North America, Europe, Asia, and Asia. Now you may think that PureVPN just has servers in nations which block or don't censor sites, but you would be wrong. Servers in Russia, Turkey, and China are there only in case they were needed by you.
Over time VPN providers, generally speaking, have received bad press for infamously slowing down internet speeds that consumers have not been happy with clearly. Interestingly, there are many VPN services that slow down what might be slow net. Luckily, with PureVPN that's not true even in the event that you use it to stream Netflix, YouTube, etc..
I've used dozens of VPN apps over time, also PureVPN is like a breath of fresh air. It is very easy to use and compared to the previous time I used the app its geared towards people that are new to using VPNs. The moment PureVPN loads you're prompted to choose from five choices, i.e. Security, Internet Freedom, Stream, Remote/Dedi IP (this attribute offers you a dedicated IP) and Document Sharing. The app then delivers.
Another thing I like about PureVPN is that every one of the features are to the stage. For instance, their Internet Freedom feature lets you select what region you need to access Netflix out of, such as from the united kingdom, Australia, etc.. In which it's otherwise blocked, you can get Netflix.
Compared to the last time I used PureVPN this time around it felt zippier. The interface has been glowing, with pictures some of which could be difficult to read on a screen. Once you're connected to a private server, you are going to see the current IP address, link status, and the length of your session.
The visitors graph gives you a fantastic feel for how much bandwidth is being absorbed, which is beneficial for anybody on a metered online connection. But it's very important to mention here for all those worrying about data caps that PureVPN doesn't have any. Thus, you're just limited to what the ISP has in store for you!
Like most other competing VPN services, you choose the server along with the nation it's based in. You can search for servers and then click on them to link. Apparently, some servers based on which you are located are going to be faster than others because of latency.
We've admittedly used PureVPN earlier, but after a hiatus or two years we pretty much forgot how things worked. You are going to have to put in your email and select a password, once you've decided to subscribe and download their software. Interestingly and perhaps confusingly, this isn't what you'll use into the software to log-in, but rather it is used for billing purposes.
Once subscribers have compensated, they receive an email with the username and password in plain text. We have utilized other VPNs using the same method to payment identities that were distinguish from consumer identities which guarantees better anonymity. Yet we think it could be confusing to first-time customers however its something you get used to. Plus, in our experience the email will land for some reason, so make sure that you check that also.
PureVPN has a support Site with a massive number of tutorials and troubleshooting guides. The opening page points you Setup Guide, Troubleshoot, For Users in China and the best way to watch nearly all of these sections, and Netflix US, for example include more information than you would expect.
The Installation Guide includes subsections for Devices, Routers and Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Smart TV, for example, and a number of those sections have more information than the support site of lesser VPNs.
We're, although it's an impressive Quantity of work Unsure how reliable and successful it might be. We assessed the manual OpenVPN setup manual, for example, and found it failed. OpenVPN was not installed properly, there weren't any PureVPN configuration files, and there was no information from the guide to help us figure this out.
If the Website can not help, you can send an email or raise a support ticket from inside the client. We took the service and the ticket route done with the support team delivering a friendly and helpful answer to our evaluation question to us in just more than an hour.
PureVPN Comes bundled with a pile. These do not always work as you may anticipate and there are tons of usability problems with the programs — but demanding users who'll use this degree of VPN power must provide PureVPN an appearance.


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Delivers the quintessence of its inherent purity. Subtle, undiluted, minimalist, the lines waver, cross over and undulate. Folding and unfolding, drawing parallels with the art of origami.
The down strokes and upstrokes emanate the pristine essence of calligraphy, like infinitesimal vibrations. The design features a a frosted stem a polished base. The central section of the stem has a series of polished ridges & frosted depressions. There is a detachable silver plated sconce/candle-ring to protect the crystal when being used. The stick measures 8"(20.25cms) tall and 5 1/4"(a little under 13.5cms) in diameter(at the base).
It is fully signed to the base. The candlestick comes complete with it's original fitted box. The item "$1495 Lalique Crystal CANDLE HOLDER VIBRATION 1 Light French Art Glass 1096100" is in sale since Monday, June 27, 2016. This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Home Décor\Candle Holders & Accessories". The seller is "papas-gems" and is located in Woodsville, New Hampshire.
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In Between Words is the independent debut album by Jamaican singer-songwriter Tessanne Chin released digitally on December 6, 2010. After going on tour for three years with Jimmy Cliff as a back-up singer, Tessanne decided to launch her solo career. she began writing songs for her the album after she left her band Mile High.

The first single "Hideaway" received heavy rotation on Jamaican radio and select stations in New York City.  According to Nielsen SoundScan, it has sold over 15,749 downloads in its first week of release. The song was also featured on VP Records' Reggae Gold 2007. After "Hideaway," she has released two more singles,  "Black Books," and "Messenger" both which were made available digitally.

Background and development
Chin stated the album was made at late stages because she is "a perfectionist in a kind of crazy way". Chin said songs that stuck out to her were "Who" because of its dub-style reggae feel, "Flying High", "Taken" and "You and Me", the duet with her sister Tami Chynn.

"Hideaway" has been described as a soulful reggae ballad is all about love. Which she is trying to convey her feelings to a guy she's fallen for. She's offering her heart as a secret hideaway from all his troubles, and to receive all the love he's only dreamed of. Absolutely beautiful words. The Lead single "Black Books" has been described as an empowering song many women can relate to, about a man who doesn't appreciate your worth until the relationship is over. Tessanne sings about being alone and mistreated by the man she loves, while he runs around playing games. While Messenger is a song that makes you think about what's going on in society today. Tessanne is known not only for her poetical love songs, but also for conscious and thought-provoking lyrics

Chin said that the decision to release the album exclusively digital, was to capitalize on her music reaching fans all around the world. Chin also described her debut album as an infusion of rock, reggae and soul.

Critical reception

Kai of Embrace You magazine wrote, "There are two songs that I had hoped would've made it to the album: "Running" and "No Matter How". It's unfortunate they didn't make the final cut, but regardless the album is still fanastic. Tessanne Chin did an exceptional job for her first album. The lyrics are deep and the songs are soulful; whether they're slow reggae ballads or fast-paced rock jams, she delivers without a pinch of error. A flawless record demanding a place within your music collection."

Ahmad Tafari of The Reggae Vibe wrote that the album was "Reggae, Rock and Soul all put together beautifully in between words."

Track listing
All songs written by Tessanne Chin.

References

2010 debut albums

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Improvements in cold chain management reinforce Medical's joint role, processes
Immunotherapy allergens and vaccines are kept in the 35th Medical Operations Squadron immunization clinic's refrigerator and, for most vaccines, are kept between 35 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit, while live vaccines, for instance the flu vaccine, must be kept frozen at 5 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. The Defense Logistics Agency published an updated joint regulation reinforcing DLA Troop Support Medical's role and introducing new protocols in cold chain management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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A big buck "Muddie" is what we all hope to catch when chasing a feed of crabs. Their fierce claws, formidable size and great eating qualities makes the Muddie an attractive species to all anglers. As a tribute to the "Muddie", Bigfish has produced this incredibly detailed illustration of a Mud Crab in its natural colours and surroundings. So when you are planning the next crabbing trip, make sure to grab one of the new "Muddie" shirts to keep cool and more importantly protect yourself from the harsh sun.


EPhilomena (Phil) O'Donnell (née Hand), Calverstown, Kilcullen, Co.Kildare and late of Graiguecullen, Co Carlow. December 7th 2018 peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St James Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by her loving husband Patrick O'Donnell, Cloughmore, Achill Island, Co.Mayo. She will be sadly missed by her loving Nieces and Nephews, Nieces and Nephews-in-law, Grandnieces and Nephews and Great Grandnieces and Nephews and a wide circle of friends and neighbours around Calverstown and Kilcullen where she was an active member of the church choir for many years.
May Phil Rest In Peace.


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U.S. Airstrikes Continue Against ISIL
From a U.S. Central Command News Release
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 12, 2014 – U.S. military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq, using attack aircraft to conduct two airstrikes yesterday and today in support of Iraqi Security Forces near the Mosul Dam and defending Irbil.
In total, the strikes destroyed two ISIL armed vehicles, U.S. Central Command officials said. All aircraft exited the strike areas safely.
These strikes were conducted, Centcom officials said, under authority to protect U.S. personnel and facilities, support humanitarian efforts, and support Iraqi forces that are acting in furtherance of these objectives.
Centcom has conducted a total of 158 airstrikes across Iraq.


Throughout his long and varied career as an educator, Steve Schmitz has been told one story, and asked one question, more than any other: "I know my child is in grade trouble at school, Dr. Schmitz, and it's making my life hellish at home. I've tried everything, and nothing works. What do I do now?" From three decades as a counselor, Schmitz knows that most parents deeply want to help their children at school. But he knows all too well how powerless most parents feel in turning their lackluster learners around, and he knows, from long experience, how often, and how bitterly, parents clash with their children during "you've got to do better" periods. To keep household conflict from escalating, and to show concerned parents how to be part of the solution, Schmitz put down in book form all the successful advice he's been dispensing for thirty years. In Gradebusters: How Parents Can End the Bad Grades Battle, he shares his practical methods with parents disturbed about their kids' low levels of academic achievement.


A word that's been making the rounds recently is "shrinkflation", used to describe how everyday items have remained the same price but the size has gone down, leaving consumers scratching their heads as they wonder how the things they bought just don't go as far as they used to.
According to the Office of National Statistics, more than 2,500 products in the UK have remained at a relatively similar cost while the actual amount has gone down. This "shrinkflation" covers mainly food products and other everyday household items, like toilet rolls.
This shrinkflation is adding even further pressure on everyday households. Not only are costs going up in the wake of the Brexit vote and its impact on the economy, but now those same items are smaller while remaining the same price.
On top of this, the UK's growth forecast has been downgraded by the IMF as inflation and a slowing economy are factored in. This announcement will likely see further impacts on the pound and investor confidence, which are already low.
So, the UK's growth forecast is down, the pound is weak, Brexit is proving to be very damaging, and the government is borrowing more than it has in the last few years. Simply put, the average UK consumer is in for a rough ride. It's time to think outside the box to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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More on ICBC Injury Claims and Breach of Insurance
Written by admin on December 15, 2009 . Posted in Uncategorized. 48 Comments
I've written many times about the potentially steep financial consequences of being in breach of an ICBC Policy when an injury claim is made.
A frequent type of breach relates to misrepresenting who the principal operator of a vehicle is. Reasons for judgement were released today demonstrating some of the consequences that occur when this type of a misrepresentation is knowingly made.
In today's case (Deters v. Totovic) the Plaintiff was involved in a 2003 BC Car Crash. She sued the owner and driver of the other vehicle involved (a mother and daughter respectively). ICBC refused to provide coverage to the defendants claiming that they misrepresented who the principle operator of the vehicle was when they purchased their policy of insurance. A Motion was brought before the BC Supreme Court asking the judge to decide if there was a misrepresentation at the time and therefore a breach of insurance.
Mr. Justice Smith decided that the Defendants did knowingly misrepresent who the principal operator of the vehicle was when purchasing insurance from ICBC. A a result he held that the Defendants lost their right to indemnity from ICBC.
Mr. Justice Smith succinctly summarized the law relating to breach of insurance for principal operation misrepresentation as follows:
[5] Section 19(1)(b) and (e) of the Insurance (Motor Vehicle) Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 231 [Act], as it was in force in 2003, said:
19 (1) If…
(b) an applicant for an owner's certificate or driver's certificate knowingly misrepresents or fails to disclose in the application a fact required to be stated in it,…
(e) an insured makes a willfully false statement with respect to a claim under a plan,
all claims by or in respect of the applicant or the insured are rendered invalid, and his or her right and the right of a person claiming through or on behalf of or as a dependant of the applicant or the insured to benefits and insurance money is forfeited.
[6] The regulations to the Act (now called the Insurance (Vehicle) Act) define the principal operator as "the person who will operate the vehicle described in an application for a certificate for the majority of the time the vehicle is operated during the term of the certificate."
[7] The burden of proving that the insured knowingly misrepresented a material fact is on the insurer. The standard of proof is the civil standard of balance of probabilities. The question of whether or not there has been a knowing misrepresentation is to be determined on the basis of the circumstances that existed at the time the policy of insurance was issued: Booth v. ICBC, 2009 BCSC 1346 at paras. 7-9.
Mr. Justice Smith pointed out that if the vehicle was insured with the daughter as the principal operator "the insurance would have cost approximately four times what was actually paid".
The Court went on to make the following finding:
[28] In short, all of the evidence supports the inference, on the balance of probabilities, that (the Daughter) was, in fact, the principal operator of the vehicle during the period covered by the insurance certificate and was using it extensively for work purposes. That finding in itself does not necessarily mean that there was a breach of the insurance coverage because the question is whether or not there was a knowing misrepresentation at the time the policy of insurance was issued.
[29] At the time the policy of insurance was issued on June 25, 2003, (The Daughter) had been working in the T&F Sales job for approximately two months. The circumstances around the time the insurance policy was issued indicate that (the Mother) had to have known that (the Daughter) would be the principal operator of the Mazda—she needed it on a daily basis for her job. Therefore, I find that on the balance of probabilities, Smilja made a misrepresentation when she declared herself to be the principal operator in June 2003…
[31] I therefore find that there was a misrepresentation within the meaning of the Act and therefore the defendants' right to indemnity for the plaintiff's claim is forfeited pursuant to s. 19 of the Act. ICBC is also entitled to costs of this action.
What this ruling means, in practical terms, is that if the Plaintiff is successful in her lawsuit, ICBC would pay the judgement to the Plaintiff and then come after the Defendants personally for the damages they had to pay. Depending on the severity of the claim the consequences could be anywhere from thousands to millions of dollars. This case shows yet again that the short term financial advantages that can come with principal operator misrepresentation are far outweighed by the financial consequences of being in breach of a policy of insurance.
Driver Found at Fault for Crash for Having High Beams On – Psychological Injuries Discussed
Written by admin on September 24, 2009 . Posted in ICBC Liability (fault) Cases, ICBC Psychological Injury Cases, Uncategorized.
Interesting reasons for judgement were released today by the BC Supreme Court, Victoria Registry, dealing with the issue of fault in a BC Car Crash, specifically if a driver could be found at fault for having high beams on making it difficult for other motorists to see.
In today's case (Scott v. Erickson) the Plaintiff was injured when she drove her vehicle off a road and over an embankment in southeastern British Columbia. Before losing control the Plaintiff was driving a pick up truck Southbound on the highway. At the same time the Defendant was driving Northbound on the same highway and crossed the road to stop at the community mailboxes in a pullout adjacent to the southound lane. While retrieving his mail his SUV was off the road to the right of the Plaintiff's lane of travel.
The Defendant's vehicle was facing the Plaintiff's with its high-beams on. The Plaintiff thought the Defendant's vehicle was in the oncoming lane so she tried to keep to the right of the Defendant's vehicle. Of course there was nothing but an embankment to the right of the Defendant's vehicle and the Plaintiff's vehicle flipped down into the ditch. Mr. Justice Smith found the Defendant 100% at fault for this collision. In coming to this conclusion Mr. Justice Smith reasoned as follows:
The question is whether the defendant was in breach of the common law duty of care that he owed to other drivers in the circumstances. It is trite law that, apart from specific statutory provisions, every operator of a motor vehicle owes a common law duty to take reasonable care for the safety other users of the highway. What constitutes reasonable care in a given case depends on what is reasonable in the circumstances.
[25] Those circumstances included the fact that, although he was not parked on the roadway, the defendant knew or should have known that he was close enough to it that his headlights to be visible to oncoming traffic. He also knew or should have known that there were no streetlights or other sources of light that would help oncoming drivers determine the position of his vehicle.
[26] In those circumstances, it was reasonably foreseeable that an approaching driver seeing the defendant's headlights would assume they were the lights of an oncoming vehicle in the northbound lane and would attempt to ensure that she stayed to the right of that vehicle….
I find that if the defendant had properly turned his mind to the potential hazard he was creating, the proper course would have been to turn off his headlights. If the absence of light from his headlights would have made it more difficult for the defendant to find and open his mailbox, that problem could have been solved with the simple use of a small flashlight.
[29] The hazard created by the defendant in stopping as he did was aggravated by the fact his lights were on high beam, further interfering with the ability of the plaintiff to properly see and assess the situation…
I find that, by leaving his lights on high beam, the defendant was in further breach of his common law duty of care. Whether or not he was stopped on a portion of the highway, the defendant clearly knew or ought to have known that he was stopped close enough to the travelled road surface that his headlights would be shining toward oncoming drivers and the vision of those drivers could be impaired if the lights were on high beam.
[33] I therefore conclude that, in stopping his car in the position he did with his headlights not only illuminated but on high beam, the defendant breached his duty of care.
In addition to the rather unique circumstances of liability, this case is worth reviewing for the Court's discussion of quantum of damages.
Mr. Justice Smith found that the Plaintiff suffered from fairly "minor" physical injuries. Despite this she went on to suffer from various cognitive difficulties.
The Plaintiff alleged these were due to a brain injury. Mr. Justice Smith concluded that no brain injury occured in the crash, instead the Plaintiff's cognitive difficulties were due to a 'psychological response' to the accident. In valuing the Plaintiff's non-pecuniary damages (money for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life) at $85,000 Mr. Justice Smith noted that while a brain injury did not occur, brain injury precedents were useful guides in valuing the Plaintiff's loss as her diminished functioning mirrored post concussive symptoms in many ways. Specifically Mr. Justice Smith noted as follows:
[107] The plaintiff has suffered a persistent psychological reaction to her accident, which has clearly affected her ability to function as she once did in both social and professional settings. She has difficulties with memory and concentration, has difficulty functioning in groups and has suffers from a lack of energy and confidence. She is, in important respects, no longer the person she was and is unable to enjoy most aspects of life as she previously did. However, I have found that she does not have any organic brain injury and her condition is more likely than not to be treatable with the proper interventions.
[108] Although I did not find the plaintiff to have mild traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder, the impact that her psychological condition has had on her life is in many ways similar to what is seen in cases involving those conditions. Those cases therefore can provide some useful guidance in assessing damages…
[112] I have considered those and other cases referred to, but of course each case must be decided on its own facts and on the need to compensate that plaintiff for pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. The accident in this case has had psychological consequences that have, to date, significantly interfered with the plaintiff's enjoyment of life, her ability to function in both social and occupational settings, and her general sense of self worth. On the other hand, the plaintiff's physical pain and suffering were short-lived, she has failed to prove that she suffered an organic brain injury, and the condition she has proved is one from which she is likely to fully recover with proper treatment. Taking all of those factors into account, I find $85,000 to be an appropriate award for non-pecuniary damages.
More on Low Velocity Impacts and a Legal History Lesson
Written by admin on September 23, 2009 . Posted in ICBC Back Injury (soft tissue) Cases, ICBC Headache Cases, ICBC LVI (Low Velocity Impact) Cases, ICBC Shoulder Injury Cases, ICBC Soft Tissue Injury Cases, ICBC Whiplash Cases, Uncategorized. 1 Comment
Yet another "Low Velocity Impact" Injury Claim went to trial and yet again the Court found that a compensable injury existed despite the minimal vehicle damage.
In today's case (Bourdin v. Ridenour) the Plaintiff was involved in a 2005 Car Crash in Kamloops, BC. This was a crash that apparently fell into ICBC's LVI Program as the minimal amount of vehicle damage was stressed at trial by the defence lawyer (the Plaintiff's vehicle damage cost only $316 to repair). Despite this Madam Justice Hyslop found that the Plaintiff was injured in the crash. In valuing the Plaintiff's non-pecuniary damages at $22,500 the Court summarized the Plaintiff's injuries as follows:
[87] Ms. Bourdin had constant pain for approximately five months after the accident. However, she acknowledged some improvement during that period. She was plagued with headaches, the severity of which she had never experienced before. Dr. Vlahos' clinical records note that Ms. Bourdin, on February 8, 2008, complained of having a "…new onset of headaches. Head feels like it is in a vise". This description is a similar description of the headaches Ms. Bourdin suffered as a result of the motor vehicle accident.
[88] I do accept that Ms. Bourdin suffered from headaches and that they occurred as a result of the accident. She has been nauseous and vomited with such headaches, the last of which was two weeks before this trial. According to Ms. Bourdin, headaches of this nature occurred after the accident. However, Ms. Bourdin did not describe headaches of this nature to either Dr. O'Farrell or Dr. Travlos.
[89] Ms. Bourdin's neck, shoulder and mid-back were injured as a result of the accident. She continues to suffer pain from these injuries today, but they are occasional. At trial, Ms. Bourdin stated that her neck and shoulder pain are now triggered when she is reaching for something, and sometimes everyday events caused neck and shoulder pain without explanation. She acknowledged improvement in the spring of 2006 and that this has been ongoing from 2006 to the date of trial. Her chiropractors, her massage therapists and her comments to Dr. O'Farrell and Dr. Travlos confirm this. She told Dr. O'Farrell that at the time he examined her, her pain was intermittent.
In discussing the LVI Defence to Injury Claims Madam Justice Hyslop quoted a 2006 case (Jackman v. All Season Labour Supplies Ltd.) in which Mr. Justice Smith of the BC Supreme Court pointed out that the LVI defence is not a principle of law but rather "a creature of policy created by ICBC". Specifically Mr. Justice Smith held
[12] On the issue of vehicle damage, I note the comments of Madam Justice Ballance in Robbie v. King 2003 BCSC 1553, at paragraph 35:
The proposition that a low velocity accident is more or less likely to have a propensity of injury is a creature of policy created by ICBC. Although lack of impact severity is by no means determinative of the issue as to whether a person could have sustained an injury, it is nonetheless a relevant consideration particularly with respect to soft tissue injury. Ultimately, the extent of Ms. Robbie's injuries are to be decided on the evidence as a whole.
[13] Although lack of vehicle damage may be a relevant consideration, it has to be balanced against the evidence of the plaintiff and the medical evidence, including the complete lack of any medical evidence to support the assertion that the injuries are inconsistent with vehicle damage.
Now for the legal history lesson:
While it is well accepted by BC Courts that ICBC's LVI Policy is not a legal defense to a tort claim, rather, vehicle damage is just "a relevant consideration" ICBC Defence Lawyers often quote a 1982 case from the BC Supreme Court (Price v. Kostryba) in which Mr. Justice McEachern quoted another BC Supreme Court decision (Butlar v. Blaylock) in which the Court held that:
I am not stating any new principle when I say that the Court should be exceedingly careful when there is little or no objective evidence of continuing injury and when complaints of pain persist for long periods extending beyond the normal or usual recovery…
An injured person is entitled to be fully and properly compensated for any injury or disability caused by a wrongdoer. But no one can expect his fellow citizen or citizens to compensate him in the absence of convincing evidence — which could be just his own evidence if the surrounding circumstances are consistent — that his complaints of pain are true reflections of a contuining injury.
However, this often cited quote comes from a case that was overturned on appeal. In 1983 the BC Court of Appeal overturned the trial decision of Blaylock and held as follows:
12 With the greatest respect, I am of the opinion that there is no evidence upon which one could reasonably conclude that the appellant did not continue to suffer pain as of the date of the trial. After careful consideration of the expert testimony and the evidence of the appellant and his wife, I have reached the conclusion that the only finding open to the learned trial judge was that as of the date of trial the appellant continued to suffer moderate pain and in the words of Dr. Lehmann, his symptoms "will gradually subside with further time. Having been present for approximately two and a half years, it is doubtful that they will disappear completely." (underlining mine).
13 There are three basic reasons which, in my view, support the conclusion that the plaintiff continued to suffer pain as of the date of trial. Firstly, the plaintiff testified that he continued to suffer pain. His wife corroborated this evidence. The learned trial judge accepted this evidence but held that there was no objective evidence of continuing injury. It is not the law that if a plaintiff cannot show objective evidence of continuing injury that he cannot recover. If the pain suffered by the plaintiff is real and continuing and resulted from the injuries suffered in the accident, the Plaintiff is entitled to recover damages. There is no suggestion in this case that the pain suffered by the plaintiff did not result from the accident. I would add that a plaintiff is entitled to be compensated for pain, even though the pain results in part from the plaintiff's emotional or psychological makeup and does not result directly from objective symptoms.
14 Secondly, all of the medical reports support the view that the plaintiff continued to suffer pain and that it was not likely that his symptoms would disappear completely.
15 Thirdly, and of great importance, is the report of Dr. Lehmann, which was not before the learned trial judge for his consideration. In that report, Dr. Lehmann stated that there were degenerative changes in the cervical spine which pre-existed the accident. He said "they were probably asymptomatic before the accident but I think are probably contributing to his prolonged discomfort." (underlining mine). In my view, as this evidence is uncontradicted, these objective findings cannot be disregarded and should be given great weight.
I hope this 'history lesson' helps anyone confronted with ICBC's LVI Program denying a tort claim because of little vehicle damage.


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A chilly Spring break was had last week, we had a couple of trips out around St Louis and a nice time was had. We came across a couple more 250 year Birthday cakes for St Louis, which really is a baby city age! I do like all the cakes though, good idea. I wonder how many we will see? So far we have clocked about 8! There will be 250 cakes in total by the end of the year all over St Louis and the surrounding area to celebrate 250 years of St Louis.
We caught the train into the city and went to the Soldier's Memorial and visited the City Museum. The highlight of the trip for me was the hippo atop a neighbouring building and the life-size manatee sculpture also in a neighbouring building. The manatee is suspended from a ceiling and can be seen through very dirty city windows, which is my excuse for the bad photo. I had to photo him though, he is so magnificent.
At the weekend the weather warmed up a touch and we went to the zoo to see the seals and the hippos and the prairie dogs. The hippos were sunbathing out of the water, but Mr Y snapped the cool picture of one of the fish who share the hippo's enclosure and pool.
On the way back to the train from the zoo we stopped off at the St Louis Art Museum to take in my most favourite painting which I snapped Mr Y looking at. I always love to see the Spectrum painting too, just to breathe in all of that colour.
The silver tree is another of my favourite things and I have never really got up to it to get a good look because we are always coming or going when we pass it. I have never noticed the silver fungi growing on the trunk before. Glad I did.
I am linking up with Em at The Beetle Shack this week for the Weekly Stills collections.
I hope you had a great weekend and are looking forward to a fabulous week ahead.


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Crowned The Mayor's London Borough of Culture 2020, the previously under-the-radar area of Brent is finally taking a well-earned place in the spotlight.
Famous for being home to Wembley Stadium and The SSE Arena, Wembley, this buzzing borough also boasts some top shopping and cultural attractions. Easily reachable from the West End via the Bakerloo and Jubilee lines, find out why the London area of Brent deserves your attention.
Petrolheads should stop by Wembley's legendary Ace Cafe London, a popular hangout for bikers and rockers. Established in 1938, this roadside transport cafe on London's North Circular Road offers a packed schedule of car and bike-related events and live music shows. With a relaxed vibe, it's the perfect spot to listen to the jukebox, enjoy a game of table football and have a bite to eat.
On the menu are British classics, including fish and chips, bangers and mash, and a knickerbocker glory. Not just for drivers and motorbike riders, the cafe is also accessible via public transport; it's a six-minute walk from Stonebridge Park Tube station on the Bakerloo line.
Marvel at one of the largest Hindu temples outside India at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (also known as Neasden Temple), an architectural gem that's admired for its exquisite workmanship. Constructed from more than 5,000 tons of stone and marble from Bulgaria, Italy and India, this opulent temple is free to visit.
Discover a magical garden tucked away behind a row of houses at Cricklewood's Mapesbury Dell. One of Brent's best-kept secrets, this award-winning park has a pond teeming with wildlife, picnic tables and manicured lawns. It's also perfect for families, featuring a children's play area complete with a rustic wooden pirate ship.
Annual events hosted in the pretty park include the open-air Midsummer Musical Evening and a summer Wild Day, where visitors can enjoy a barbecue, an animal show and face painting.
See a play or film at Kilburn's Kiln Theatre (formerly the Tricycle Theatre), which has a reputation for showing plays that provoke debate and reflect the diversity of its community. The theatre is currently undergoing a major refurbishment and is due to reopen in September 2018. The cinema remains open.
Cheer on your favourite football team or see a top band perform at the 90,000-capacity Wembley Stadium, home to English football and the FA Cup. Go behind the scenes of the UK's largest stadium on a Wembley Stadium tour, where you can take a peek inside the dressing rooms, players' tunnel, press room and royal box.
Rummage for bargains at the London Designer Outlet in Wembley, where more than 50 designer outlets vie for your attention, including Superdry, Nike, Lee, Hamleys, Clarks and M&S. Refuel at one of the shopping mall's many restaurants and coffee shops, serving up burgers, dim sum, pizza, bubble tea and more.
This designer outlet can be found within Wembley Park, which is also home to Wembley Stadium and The SSE Arena, Wembley. Currently undergoing a cultural transformation, this 85-acre (34-hectare) site is set to welcome shopping and foodie hub Boxpark Wembley this autumn.
See a movie at Lexi Cinema, a digital picturehouse where every penny you spend goes to charity. Run by volunteers, this indie cinema shows a mix of blockbusters, arthouse and foreign films, while also hosting Q&As and movie seasons. Enjoy a tipple in the cosy bar, which stocks craft ales, micro-distilled spirits and wine.
Enjoy a showstopping performance by your favourite musician at The SSE Arena, Wembley. The venue has seen numerous musical icons grace its glittering stage over the years, including Prince, Madonna, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, The Who, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
The arena also plays host to comedy shows and major sporting events, such as wrestling, snooker and darts.
Soak up the fresh air at Welsh Harp Reservoir, a 170-hectare (420-acre) wildlife sanctuary comprising of open water, marshes, trees and grassland. Within walking distance of Wembley Stadium, this verdant reservoir offers a tranquil spot in the heart of Neasden in Brent.
Stock up on fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables every Sunday at Queens Park Farmers' Market, home to more than 40 stalls selling garlic dumplings, free-range chickens, juice, eggs, farmed trout, coffee and much more.
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Members of Congress pushing for memorial to honor fallen journalists
The Newseum's pending closure may signal a fading tribute to journalism in the nation's capital. But some U.S. senators are stepping up to make sure that isn't the case. This past week, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, became the seventh member of Congress to cosponsor a bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Ben Cardin, D-Md., and Rob Portman, R-Ohio, for a privately funded memorial honoring fallen journalists, broadcasters and photographers. The legislation would authorize the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation to build a memorial on federal land in D.C. A nonprofit affiliate of the National Press Club has already raised about $300,000 toward the effort. (Wash. Bus. Journal)


The beautiful Port Royal Place is a 3-tower low-rise building situated in the historic Islington Village, right between Bloor and Dundas St. This condominium was constructed on the grounds of the former Micheal Power High School, once the school had relocated to Centennial Park.
Boutiques, restaurants, pubs, coffee joints, and more are only a stroll into Islington Village away. Also, with close proximity to the Islington Subway station and local highways, getting to and from home is a convenience. Each individual suite comes with parking and a storage locker. Building amenities include: exercise room, virtual golf, theatre, billiards and cards room, entertainment lounge with kitchen, gazebo & gas barbecue, 24-hr gate house with video surviellance, and an elegantly landscaped park on premises.
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In an article published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior in January, Dr. Leonard Piché, co-author and a professor of Foods & Nutrition at Brescia University College, reported findings from research that indicate that factors such as leisure-time computer use and television viewing contribute significantly to childhood sedentary behavior.
This study is the first of its kind to quantitatively document factors such as children's attitudes, social influences, and intentions regarding screen-related behaviors among Canadian children, and the research has been documented in three published articles. The research was funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
The team was led by Dr. Meizi He of the Department of Health and Kinesiology at the University of Texas at San Antonio and Dr. Stewart Harris at the Schulich School of Medicine at The University of Western Ontario, with Leonard Piché, and Charlene Beynon, director of the Public Health Research Education and Development Program (PHRED) with the Middlesex London Health Unit. They surveyed more than 500 pairs of Grades 5 and 6 students, their parents, their classroom teachers, and school principals in London. They found that about 75 per cent of children surveyed spend more than the Canadian Pediatric Society's recommended maximum of two hours per day sitting and viewing screens.
Over a one-week period, children spent an average of more than three hours per day engaged in screen-related activities such as playing video games, watching television, and leisure-time computer usage. These sedentary activities decrease time spent on physical activity and such behaviors may be affecting the health of Canadian children – nearly one in three is overweight or obese.
More than 95 per cent of the children who participated in the research acknowledged the importance of physical activity and more than two thirds of the children said they would spend more time in physical activities if they were "given the choice." Almost 75 per cent of girls said they would engage in more physical activity, compared to 65 per cent of boys. This finding was a revelation to the research team. "It was a little bit surprising that there was a statistically significant difference between boys and girls when asked if they would engage in more physical activity if given the choice. More girls than boys said they would choose to be more active. Nobody knew this," Piché said.
The study also showed that the vast majority of parents feel their neighborhoods are safe. The question, then, is what are the facilitators and barriers to having more choices to become more physically active? "If the parents think it's a safe environment and the kids say that 'given the choice' they would become more physically active, why isn't it happening? This opens the door for more research," said Piché.


Lyric's sire, Majik of Marwan is an elite sire with an internationally-respected reputation. His sire is the legendary Marwan Al Shaqab. His dam is the aristocrat mare, Lily Marlaina, who is herself out of an aristocrat mare, Probracja. Lyric's dam is a Straight Egyptian Al Khamsa mare by Ravenwood Monee out of Ravenwood Forever, making her a half-sister to our foundation mare, Kyobi Rihma.
She will be used as an outcross for our linebred Phara stallions.