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Alert! FDA Recalls Blood Pressure Medicine Made in China Over Potential Cancer Risk – Check If Your Drugs Are Among Impacted
Several drug companies have recalled medications for treating heart failure and high blood pressure as a dangerous cancer provoker component was found.
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Huge recall
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a voluntary recall of a widely prescribed blood pressure medication made in China, reviving fears about the safety of imported drugs.
The companies blamed the recall on the presence of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), an impurity thought to be produced because of changes in manufacturing that is classified as a probable cancer-causing agent.
All of the valsartan that is being recalled was made in China by the same company, Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. It is distributed in the United States by three companies: Major Pharmaceuticals; Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd.; and Solco Healthcare. Solco, which is owned by Huahai Pharmaceutical, had about 45 percent of the market in 2017, according to John Brito, of Fore Pharma, the market research firm.
"We have carefully assessed the valsartan-containing medications sold in the United States, and we've found that the valsartan sold by these specific companies does not meet our safety standards," said Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the F.D.A.'s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "That is why we've asked these companies to take immediate action to protect patients."
The FDA recommends that patients continue taking the medication until they can get a replacement because it is used to treat "serious medical conditions." The agency also recommends that consumers determine if they are taking a recalled product, find the company-specific recall instructions, and contact their pharmacy and physician.
The specific information including returns and dates of the impacted medication will be provided by the pharmaceutical companies and posted to the FDA's website so keep in touch for further actions.
Solco Healthcare's information is already on the FDA's website, information from Major Pharmaceuticals can be found on its website, and early Monday evening Teva Pharmaceuticals USA released a statement with information about the recall.
Dr. Harry Lever, a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic, said he was concerned about quality control of generic medicines, like valsartan, made in China and India. He believes that manufacturers should be more transparent about where their active ingredients are made.
"It's not just valsartan," Dr. Lever said. "It's becoming very difficult for me to write prescriptions at all. There are so many drugs that are coming in from India and China and companies are buying and selling each other and you don't know what's what."
By the way, do you know Google has invented the microscope that can detect cancer?
What medication are impacted?
Impacted medication includes, "40 mg, 80mg, 160mg, and 320mg; and Valsartan-HCTZ Tablets, 80mg/12.5mg, 160mg/12.5mg, 160mg/25mg, 320mg/12.5mg, and 320mg/25mg, within expiration dates from July 2018 to Jan. 2020," according to a statement. The company is asking pharmacies to "immediately return the product."
The impacted medications were supplied by Teva Pharmaceuticals, and include Valsartan 80mg tablets and Valsartan 160mg tablets with the expiration dates of July 2018, Feb. 2019, or May 2019. (A full list of lot numbers can be found here.)
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA also confirmed the recall, saying in a statement that "29 lots of single and 51 lots of combination valsartan medicines" which were manufactured by Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical and distributed by the Actavis label, were being recalled due to the detection of NDMA. (A full list of recalled medications can be found here.)
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Fighting for Moderation in Islam, photo: Asim Bharwani/flickr
Too often we associate moderation with the supposedly weaker qualities of leadership: compromise, pragmatism, process over substance. In the context of the theological and public relations battles fought over the essence of Islam in recent times, it is hard to disagree that the extremists have been most effective in promoting their brand of violent fundamentalism.
But the battle is not over. In fact, for the moderate majority, the secret weapon may have arrived. He is Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, the Islamic Shaykh and PhD holder who I was fortunate enough to hear speak recently at a US Institute of Peace event in Washington DC. He rose to prominence in March 2010 when he published his 'Fatwa against Suicide Bombings and Terrorism', though in fact his entire life has been one of public service and religious devotion – driven by a rigorous commitment to the peaceful tenets of his faith.
His resume is inspiring: Pakistan's leading Islamic scholar with over 400 books published; a world renowned Islamic jurist and adviser to the Supreme Court of Pakistan; Chairman of the Board of Governors of Minhaj University in Lahore. Most consequential is his founding of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, whose educational branch has established over 570 schools and colleges in Pakistan, and whose humanitarian wing has sought to spread the message of peace around the world by building centers in more than 90 countries.
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The default user for the new Palo Alto firewall is admin and password is admin. To check the available user use show mgt-config command.
1. Superuser, this is the root user of the firewall, you have full configuration access of the firewall which also includes the access to create user accounts and virtual systems. This privilege also can create another user with superuser rights.
2. Superreader, you have full read access to the firewall except you cannot do any configuration.
3. vsysadmin, you have full configuration access to the selected virtual system on the firewall.
4. vsysreader, you have full read access to the selected virtual system on the firewall, and you cannot do any configuration to the selected virtual system.
5. deviceadmin, you have full configuration access to the selected device except for creating user accounts and virtual system on the firewall.
6. devicereader, you have full read access to the selected device, and no configuration rights like deviceadmin.
You define user roles under mgt-config hierarchy.
For example I want to create a new user name cyruslab with superuser rights.
Suppose I decided to change cyruslab to superreader instead of superuser and change password after user role changed.
I will login as cyruslab which has a superreader rights.
As you can see I can only use show command in configuration mode and no configuration options are available under superreader privilege.
The deviceadmin privilege is almost the same as superuser except that it cannot create any user accounts and virtual systems.
cyruslab has changed the privilege to deviceadmin let's see if this account can create any user.
The mgt-config hierarchy is removed in this deviceadmin privilege, however you still can show the mgt-config parameters.
You cannot delete the user as well, as mgt-config is removed in deviceadmin privilege.
Now I will reassign cyruslab to devicereader privilege and commit.
The rights of devicereader is the same as superreader, I do not see any difference.
delete is the opposite of what set does, you can remove configuration by using delete, you can also delete your user account using this command.
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Q: return value of the function that is called in ajax process Am I able to access return value of the function that is called in ajax process(url given) inside success? For example, I am calling export() function in ex.php (url:ex.php) and that function return me the name of the exported file. I want to access this filename in ajax succes. (success:)
Thanks.

A: You have to echo the value from the php script. Like -
<?php echo export(); ?>

Now inside Ajax success(), you can just grab the ajax response to get the value.
$.ajax({
  url: 'ex.php',
  success: function(data) {
    alert("Exported file name: " + data);
  }
})

Or even simpler version -
$.get("ex.php", function(data) {
  alert("Exported file name: " + data);
})

A: Sure, it's passed to the function you set as the success handler:
$.ajax({
  url: 'myUrl.com',
  success: function(data) {
    console.log(data); //shows data returned from server
  }
})

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As the EPS turns 50, building scientific bridges across political divides remains as vital as ever.
The year 1968 marked a turning point in the history of post-war Europe that remains engraved in our collective memory. Global politics were marked by massive student unrest, the Cold War and East–West confrontation. On 21 August the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact states invaded Czechoslovakia to crush the movement of liberalisation, democratisation and civil rights, which had become known as the Prague Spring.
Against this background, it seems a miracle that the European Physical Society (EPS) was established only a few weeks later, on 26 September, with representatives of the Czechoslovak Physical Society and the USSR Academy of Sciences sitting at the same table. The EPS was probably the first learned society in Europe involving physicists from both sides of the Iron Curtain. Ever since, building scientific bridges across political divides has been core to the society's mission.
The Iron Curtain is history, but the EPS celebrates its 50th anniversary at a time when new, more complex and subtle political divides are opening up in Europe: the UK's departure from the European Union (EU) is only the most prominent example. While respecting the result of democratic votes, a continued erosion of European unity will undermine fundamental values and best practices that many of us take for granted: free cross-border collaboration, unrestricted mobility of researchers and students, and access to European funding and infrastructures. For almost 30 years now, in Europe, we have taken such freedoms in science as self-evident. Today, prestigious universities in the heart of Europe are threatened with closure on political grounds, while in other countries physicists are jailed for claiming the right to freely exercise their academic profession. These concerns are not unique to physics and must be addressed by the scientific community at large. The EPS, representing a science with a long tradition and highly developed culture of international collaboration, has a special responsibility to uphold these values.
Against this challenging background, the EPS is undertaking efforts to make the voice of the physics community more clearly heard in European science-policy making, principally through a point of presence in Brussels to facilitate communication with the European Commission and with partner organisations defending similar interests. In an environment where funding opportunities are increasingly organised around societal rather than scientific challenges, the EPS must advocate a healthy and sustained balance between basic and applied research. The next European Framework Programme Horizon Europe must not only provide fair access to funds, research opportunities and infrastructure for researchers from EU countries, but should remain equally open to participation from third countries, following the example of the successful association of countries like Norway and Switzerland with Horizon 2020. Building scientific bridges across political divides remains as vital as ever, in the best interest of a strong cohesion of the European physics community.
Rüdiger Voss is president of the European Physical Society, and a former CERN physicist who has served as head of international relations, among other senior roles.


I have something I want to share with all of our fantastic clients and hopefully their friends and family about a wonderful discovery I have recently made.
My old and very faithful best friend Finn just celebrated his 13th birthday. He is a wonderful black Labrador.
I truly believe we would not have reached this milestone had it not been for the specialised care of a great team of people. They have helped him cope with the pain and discomfort of old age and likely spinal spondylosis.
Two months ago I thought I only had weeks left with him and then thankfully, with love and support, he got better and better. Of course the end is inevitable but I feel now that we have been blessed with so much more time together and his quality of life has improved dramatically.
I knew about Hydrotherapy but I didn't know first-hand the scope for its use in geriatrics and that some insurance companies will cover the cost. My main understanding had been for its use post-surgery or injury.
Finn is lucky to have the most wonderful vet in Coleen at Grove Lodge in Southwick. She is one of the kindest, most patient and knowledgeable vets I know. She has supported and discussed options along this road and liaised with everyone to make sure Finn has had the very best of care throughout.
He has been seeing Julia Martin, a physiotherapist for both pets and humans on and off since he was 5 years old and I wanted to mention her here as she is 'Julia magic hands' to us and otherwise known as Auntie Julia to Finn. He loves going to see her and a session with her gives me a happier dog every time. See www.physioforpets.co.uk for more details or contact info@physioforpets.co.uk, 07802404703. Julia Martin MCSP is a Chartered Animal Physiotherapist, HPC Registered Member and Category A Member ACPAT.
The last people to join Finn's very selective team of healthcare professionals are the team at Roundstone Hydrotherapy centre.
As anyone who knows me will know, I am extremely fussy when it comes to who looks after Finn and they have to be top of their profession. So trust me when I say I can personally recommend all of the people I have mentioned.
The team at Roundstone seem to have an unending flow of love and kindness to give to me and my dog and are also extremely professional and know more than they need to!
The facilities are lovely and welcoming as well as comfortable and they have both a pool and treadmill option.
Hydrotherapy is great for surgical and injury recovery, learning to swim, geriatrics, swimming for fun and fitness and dogs with behavioural issues. Please contact us for more information on this area and we can work with you and Roundstone for the best outcome regarding behavioural issues.
For more details www.roundstonekennels.com, 01903 850231, they are based in Angmering.
I know that inevitably the end is coming but if we can finish this journey with minimum pain and maximum dignity, quality of life and fun then I believe I will have given him what he deserves for being the truest of friends.
Wishing you and your pets a healthy and happy Winter.


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Q: REFERENCES two different columns in two different tables In a Postgresql database we have a table like below:
=# SELECT * FROM toy_cars;
  serial_no |     name
------------+---------------
 199ER276FN | Snow Doctor
 8BE0F79A3R | Flatbed Truck
 D76185CE8G | Sand Speeder

=# SELECT * FROM toy_trains;
    serial_no    |    name
-----------------+-------------
 BMXH5R4T8K7KELD | Howler T140
 B1Q1JJDQW9LQN0G | Quakester
 8HO9240TO6RNNQ9 | Medusa 90

=# SELECT * FROM items_for_sale;
    serial_no    |   in_stock
-----------------+---------------
      199ER276FN | t
 BMXH5R4T8K7KELD | t
 B1Q1JJDQW9LQN0G | f
      8BE0F79A3R | f
 8HO9240TO6RNNQ9 | t
      D76185CE8G | f

Note:

*

*Every serial_no column is the primary key of that table and in_stock is a boolean.

*serial_no in the toy_cars table has a regex CHECK restraint to allow 10 characters only.

*serial_no in the toy_trains table has a regex CHECK restraint to allow 15 characters only.

*serial_no in the items_for_sale table is the serial of either the toy cars or trains, and has a regex CHECK restraint to allow 10 or 15 characters only.

*All serial_no columns have the UNIQUE restraint.
We want to add a REFERENCES check to serial_no in the items_for_sale table to make sure that the entered serial is either present in the toy_cars table OR the toy_trains table.
So, if I were to try INSERT INTO items_for_sale VALUES('KYVGK0DBYXPMWW8','f'); this would fail because that serial is not present in either toy_cars or toy_trains.
How can this be done? We prefer to use one table (like it's structured now).

A: The problem here is that you want to check presence of a key in two (other) tables, and you cannot enforce that using foreign key constraints on a single column. Postgres allows you to create CHECK expressions for custom checks, but as the manual says:

PostgreSQL does not support CHECK constraints that reference table
  data other than the new or updated row being checked. (...) If
  possible, use UNIQUE, EXCLUDE, or FOREIGN KEY constraints to express
  cross-row and cross-table restrictions.
If what you desire is a one-time check against other rows at row
  insertion, rather than a continuously-maintained consistency
  guarantee, a custom trigger can be used to implement that.

See this very related question for different solutions.
Some databases (MS SQL Server) allow you to use a function in CHECK expressions. That would be optimal, but Postgres does not allow that syntax.
For PostgreSQL, you need to create a TRIGGER that will execute when something is inserted into items_for_sale. That, on the other hand, does allow functions or cross-table checks.
It would look something like this:
CREATE TRIGGER check_serial_present
    BEFORE INSERT ON items_for_sale
    FOR EACH ROW
    EXECUTE FUNCTION assert_presence_of_serial(); -- implement this function

The other linked question also mentions a quite elegant way of achieving this without triggers:

A clean solution without triggers: add redundant columns and include them in FOREIGN KEY constraints

I quite like this as it's conceptually very simple and easy to grasp. I think it would just involve these steps:

*

*ALTER TABLE to add two columns: toy_car_serial and toy_trains_serial, both NULLABLE, but with FOREIGN KEY constraints on the mentioned tables.

*Make sure that any INSERT will insert a serial into both serial_no and toy_car_serial OR serial_no and toy_car_serial.

*Add CHECK( toy_car_serial = serial_no OR toy_trains_serial = serial_no).

I think two redundant rows and a slight modification to your inserts is a lot less involved than the alternative.


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Mall of Qatar Announces Winners of the fourth edition of National Day School Art Competition
Doha, Qatar - December 22, 2021: Mall of Qatar announced the winners of the fourth edition of the National Day Art Competition, the annual art contest dedicated to school students to encourage them to express their talents and skills.
Held under the theme "Protecting the Earth", 46 students from 23 different schools submitted 45 drawings that reflect the theme of the contest and demonstrated their artistic skills. The students were divided into three age groups: group 1 included students from 8 – 10 years, group 2 from 11 to 13 years, and group 3 from 14 to 16 years.
The jury panel consisted of Qatari artists Khalifa Al-Obaidly and Maryam Al-Mulla, who evaluated the drawings and decided the winners after a fierce competition. Emile Sarkis, General Manager, Mall of Qatar handed over the certificates and gifts to the first three winners in each category, in addition to the people's Choice awards.
"This art competition is one of the main activations held annually by Mall of Qatar to celebrate National day with students. We aim to encourage our young generations to express their thoughts and dreams through art. This year's theme reflects our passion for the environment in line with the Qatar National Day slogan. Our thanks and gratitude to the participating schools and students who submitted creative artworks. And our deep congratulations to all winners", Emile Sarkis said.
Qatar National Day School Art Competition aims to encourage emerging talents and artistic and cultural initiatives. The annual competition is now recognized as one of the most awaited events during National Day celebrations and received massive participation every year.


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Q: Displaying an r10g10b10a2 Image I have an r10g10b10a2 image were each channel is represented as 10 bit. Assuming that the monitor is able to reproduce 10 bit and the graphics card is able to handle 10 bit surfaces is there an API I can use to create a window and view the image in a simple way.
I am aware OpenGL or DirectX may be an option but not completely sure how to go about this.
I also understand that the OS window system/rendering/compositing has to be in 10 bit mode but from my understanding this can be handled in Windows.
Any suggestions would be welcome
Thanks


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What is the foul odor in Nassau County?
It's an odor that has been permeating the neighborhood for years, one that the county says it's looking into and one that neighbors are tired of living with.
YULEE, Fla. — Sewage with a hint of rotten eggs is how some residents in a Nassau County neighborhood describe the smell of the air.
It's an odor that has been permeating the neighborhood for years.
"It smells like rotten eggs, just really bad, a mix between sewage and rotten eggs," said Lofton Pointe resident Lisa Booth.
Booth says the smell is strongest in the morning when she takes her dog for a walk through her Lofton Pointe neighborhood.
She, along with almost 600 other neighbors, signed a petition asking Nassau County leaders to investigate the odor. Neighbors point to two possible sources: JEA's Nassau Water Reclamation Facility or an old landfill
"It's hard to tell where the order comes from," said North Hampton resident Kate.
"There was an old dump out there, they covered it up, but I don't think the county anticipated on the growth back the," said another North Hampton resident Robert Wylie said.
First Coast News took a drone into the sky to get a look. Both facilities separated from the neighborhood by a tree line.
A spokesperson for JEA said their facility is functioning properly and the odor is not coming from the property. According to a statement by JEA:
The odor is not coming from JEA's Nassau Water Reclamation Facility. JEA's operations and maintenance team has determined that the plant is functioning properly and has no abnormal conditions. JEA takes environmental stewardship seriously. We are cooperating with regulatory agencies in their efforts to identify the source of the odor.
Nassau County released a statement of their own denying it is the old landfill:
"To my knowledge, we have not received any official complaints to our office, however we have seen discussions online amongst the residents on social media. At this time, it is not clear which parcel this odor is coming from however we are currently looking into it. There is an old County landfill in this area…closures are done in accordance with requirements outlined by the EPA and that the County is required to continue post closure monitoring for 30 years after its closure. We do not believe this property is the source of the issue but again, we are investigating at this point. Once identified, we will determine how to move forward."
In the meantime residents along Amelia Concourse are worried about the environment and health impacts that could be hidden behind the smell.
"Personally it does affect breathing the smell can be extremely obnoxious and very worrisome because I don't know what I'm breathing in, I don't know it its methane gas or something else," Booth said. "We are on city water, is this leeching into the water, we don't know."
The department of Environmental Protection also tells first coast news they are actively investigation the source of the odor.
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Rider Arrested for DUI After Falling Off Horse, Letting It Bolt Into Parade Crowd
One horsepower will still get you in trouble in California.
byKyle Cheromcha| UPDATED Jun 19, 2018 9:50 AM
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It doesn't matter what you're driving—if you're doing it drunk, police around the world will bust you for it. That applies to lawn tractors in Canada, tanks in Russia, and apparently, horses in California after an allegedly intoxicated rider was charged with DUI for falling off his mount during a parade and letting it trample an eight-year-old boy.
Fox 40 News reports that the Colusa County Fair north of Sacramento took a dangerous turn when the spooked horse bolted into a crowd of spectators and knocked over the small child, breaking his leg above the ankle. Video from the scene shows rider Armando Ruiz lose control of the horse and fall off just before the incident.
It happened during a dancing horse show that its organizer said requires a high level of skill and concentration from the riders. We're certainly not experts on equine transportation, but police say this was no innocent mistake. Colusa Police Sergeant Elden Tamez told Fox 40 News that Ruiz was drunk at the time, and he's since been charged with felony driving while intoxicated. The boy is reportedly recovering from his injuries.
"I've been here 20 years and this is my first time charging somebody for this," Tamez told the station. "We're just thankful it wasn't bigger than it was and I'm sure we're probably gonna take a look at including horses into our future parades."
In California, the same DUI laws that govern the operation of motor vehicles also happen to apply to horses... and really, any other animal you might consider riding. So whether you've got one horsepower or a thousand at your command, heading out after a drink won't get you very far.


"Hullo! I'm Hera. You know, like the Greek goddess of women and of marriage? Except, no offense, but I'm kind of over the whole family thing.
You see, I got thrust into motherhood much earlier than I really wanted. Six kids - and three of them weren't even mine!"
"But honestly, what was a girlcat to do? I was still practically a kitten myself, but those poor little things, they had no one else. So I took them in, along with my own three.
But now they're all off on their own adventures, and me?
Well, I came to KC Pet Project a bit exhausted, to tell the truth. The nice lady who fostered me said I looked utterly worn out. Like a skinny, nervous teenager needing a place I could just crash!"
"Bless her; she gave that to me and more. I now know what it will be like to have a family of my own and let me tell you, it's nice to be able to let go and be taken care of myself, for a change.
"I've discovered head butts and tummy rubs! And ooooooh, I love them!"
"Do you have room in your life for a young, former teenage mom who is now ready to enjoy a long life with her BHFF*?
Hera's available at the Main Campus of KC Pet Project. Come meet her today!
What a cutie! Hera, some hoomin family is gonna come along soon, and you'll be a princess furrever!
Ooh! You sure are a pretty kitty! Who could resist you, and therefore I hope you find your bestest home evfur really soon!
Hera, you sound like such as sweetheart!
Hera, you are such a beautiful little angel! You deserve to be worshiped and pampered for the rest of your life!
Oooh she's so cute! I really love her eyes! I hope she'll find her own place and loving responsible people soon!


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Thomas Lee (born ) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a  for Halifax RLFC in the Betfred Championship. Lee has played for eight different clubs during his career.

Lee has previously played for St Helens (Heritage № 1235), Salford Red Devils, London Broncos (Heritage № 532), Huddersfield Giants, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (Heritage № 1287), Crusaders RL and Hull F.C.

Background
Lee was born in Kingston upon Hull, Humberside, England.

Early career
As a , Lee progressed through Hull's Academy ranks via amateur club west Hull.

Senior career

Hull F.C. (2005-09)
Lee made his professional rugby league début in 2005. Over five-years, Lee made 78 first-grade appearances for Hull F.C.

Crusaders RL (2010)
Lee spent only one season in 2010 at Brewery Field, with the Crusaders RL.

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (2011)
Once again, Lee only spent one season with the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the 2011 Super League season. He went onto record 27 appearances and scored seven tries.

Huddersfield Giants (2012)
Lee played for the Huddersfield Giants in the 2012 rugby league season. Lee only represented the West Yorkshire outfit for one season, before moving to the London Broncos.

London Broncos (2013)
Lee played one season in the south of England with the London Broncos in the 2013 campaign.

Salford Red Devils (2014-16)
Lee played for the Salford Red Devils in the 2014, 2015 and 2016 seasons. Lee made 51 appearances, scoring four tries and kicking two goals, for the team from the AJ Bell Stadium.

St. Helens (2017)
The start of the 2017 season marked the fifth time that Lee had represented a club for only a solitary camping. As he played for St. Helens making 19 appearances, before moving back to the city of Kingston upon Hull to play under Head Coach Tim Sheens, for newly-promoted Hull Kingston Rovers.

Hull Kingston Rovers (2018 - 2019)
On 24 October 2017, it was revealed that Lee had signed a two-year contract to play for Hull Kingston Rovers in the 2018 and 2019 Super League seasons.
Lee scored his first try for Hull Kingston Rovers at the 2018 Magic Weekend against Hull F.C. On 2019, Lee announced his retirement

Halifax
On 5 March 2020 it was announced that he had come out of retirement to join Halifax to fill the void created by the sudden loss of Keal Carlile, who was forced to retire due to a heart condition
In January 2021, the club web site reported that Lee had been released and would not feature in the 2021 season

Rugby Union
On 27 February 2020 it was announced that Lee had signed up to Hull RUFC

References

External links
Hull FC profile
SL profile
(archived by web.archive.org) Wildcats Take On Tommy Lee
Profile at saints.org.uk

1988 births
Living people
Crusaders Rugby League players
English rugby league players
Halifax R.L.F.C. players
Huddersfield Giants players
Hull F.C. players
Hull Kingston Rovers players
London Broncos players
Rugby articles needing expert attention
Rugby league hookers
Rugby league locks
Rugby league players from Kingston upon Hull
Salford Red Devils captains
Salford Red Devils players
St Helens R.F.C. players
Wakefield Trinity players

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"People are always seeking what they believe," young Japanese artist Takuma Onoda writes at his website. Being in Japan, he lives in a world with a shared reverence for traditional religion and pop-up culture icons like Hatsune Miku, or his city's mascot, "Sento-kun". He combines these contradicting ideas of idol worship into handpainted portraits of "Cyber Idols" that look three dimensional.


The concept for the Kenya Wetland Biodiversity Research Team (KENWEB) was developed in May 2010 bringing together a multi-disciplinary group of wetland experts and strengthening existing linkages among member institutions.
The team so far consists of five permanent members from the National Museums of Kenya, University of Nairobi and Kenya Wildlife Services, three temporary members from the French Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA) and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UK). Students in the project include:Â two undergraduates; two Master's and four PhD students mentored by various members of the team. Plans for linkage with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology are also under negotiation. Members of KENWEB are also involved in outreach to secondary schools science clubs through collaboration with programmes by the French Embassy in Kenya.
Over the last fifty years, Kenyan wetlands have experienced major changes due to climate change, land use changes, upper catchment impoundments, agricultural development through irrigation schemes and species introductions. The effects of these changes have led to the loss of livelihoods for communities that are directly dependent on wetland resources. Rapid biodiversity loss in these wetlands has created a need for better assessments of the ecosystem functions, socio-economic values and important biodiversity.
In the past, several independent studies have been carried out in some wetlands but information necessary for mitigation, conservation and management has failed to effectively reach policy makers, often because of the inability of scientists to communicate it in suitable form.
In Kenya, the Kenya Wetlands Forum (based at the East African Wildlife Society offices), Nature Kenya and other organisations have been actively involved in advocacy for wetlands but recent petitions against developers in the Tana Delta and other areas could benefit from reliable scientific information on biodiversity values, ecosystem services and the effect the projects would have on local communities.
The high demand for biodiversity information for East African wetlands has necessitated the coalition of wetlands experts to form a team, KENWEB, to provide timely, unbiased and accurate data for purposes of conservation and management of wetlands as socio-ecological landscapes.
both are currently targeted by development projects that could greatly modify their functioning.
The methods developed for both wetlands will form the basis for studies of other inland and coastal wetlands.


See no evil, eat no evil. It's hard to resist temptation when it comes to foods — so eliminate it instead! Keep your cabinets and refrigerator stocked with fresh, healthy snacks so they're front and center. One trick I love is washing fresh fruits and veggies as soon as I get home from the store and storing them in glass or nice bowls on the counter or refrigerator shelf. It keeps them visible so you remember to eat them!


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Q: Is it possible to develop an iOS app with bluetooth capabilities? Would the following be possible?
Let's say I have a scale with Bluetooth capabilities, when I turn it on, it sends the weight via BT.
Is it technically possible to develop an iOS app which pairs with the scale and receives the data from it?

A: Yes, we can connect Bluetooth devices with iOS application through Core bluetooth framework. This framework is supported on the iPhone 4s, iPhone5,iPhone 5S ,iPad3. We can use BLE 4.0 for the communication between scale and iOS application. Here, iOS application become the client and scale become the peripheral. You Can set as well as get data from the weighing scale.

A: While the External Accessory Framework with Bluetooth is one of the possible solutions, it has additional requirements to be built as per Apple MFi, here Bluetooth reference is to the Classic Bluetooth (Version 3.x and below)
The best solution for the use case you have defined is to use the Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) (aka Bluetooth Smart) technology (Bluetooth 4.0) and it is available to applications as part of the Core Bluetooth Frameworks
Here are the APIs for Core Bluetooth that applications can use.
While currently Bluetooth Low Energy is supported on the latest iPhone 4S, New Mac Mini & Macbook Air - its expected most new Apple & Others hardware will have this standard.

A: According to Apple:

Technical Q&A QA1657: Using External
  Accessory framework with Bluetooth
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Q:  I understand that the External Accessory framework in iOS 3.0 and later will allow my application to communicate with Bluetooth devices. So why doesn't my application see the Bluetooth accessory sitting next to my iPhone?
A: The External Accessory framework is designed to allow iOS applications to communicate only with hardware accessories that are developed under Apple's MFi licensee program. MFi compliant accessories can be implemented as wired devices, meaning they plug in to the Apple device's 30-pin or Lightning connector, or as wireless devices, whereby they use Bluetooth as the communication channel. Either way, an application that uses the External Accessory framework will not be notified of an accessory's presence unless the accessory identifies itself as being MFi compliant, i.e., it was specifically designed to interface with an iOS application.


I had the TV on during dinner, and as the news gave way to the evening Golden Hour of variety shows, I heard some familiar music.
For those of you not in the know, Lupin III is a manga from the 1960s that became an anime in the 1970s that spawned several films (1970s-80s) AND 20 years of TV specials (1990-2010). The series follows the exploits of Lupin (pronounced "Rupahn"), a half-Japanese half-French thief; his two best friends Goeman, the stoic (descendant of) samurai, and Jigen, his sardonic chain-smoking sidekick; Fujiko, a fellow thief and Lupin's constant object of lust; and Inspector Zenigata, the Interpol detective who pursues Lupin with the obsession of Chauvelin chasing after the Pimpernel or Javier after Valjean–and with the comic interplay of Tom going after Jerry.
Monkey Punch, the author of the manga that started the Lupin canon, based his work on French author Maurice LeBlanc's tales of the dashing thief Arsene Lupin, a kind of anti-Sherlock Holmes.* Arsene Lupin III is supposed to be the half-Japanese grandson of the original Lupin. I've read some of the original LeBlanc stories, which are sadly out of print in English, and I was really impressed by their cleverness.
Fujiko doesn't work for Lupin, she works with or against him. In the TV show, she plays him as many times as he plays her to get whatever treasure they're both trying to steal. The two are ruthless about getting the target and well matched in terms of plotting, thieving, and using disguises, to boot. Lupin is a womanizer in the sense that he'll go after anything on heels, but he does respect Fujiko as a thief to the same extent that he openly lusts after her. In fact, that may be the reason that his desires always include her–other attractive women will come and go, but Fujiko's the only woman who can really match him. Furthermore, she doesn't entertain fantasies of tying him down and marrying him–she's got her own jobs and her own agenda, even if the two of them do occasionally hook up. I always got the sense that they really did care about each other as something more than friends, but that they both weren't interested in a stereotypical romantic relationship with each other. Perhaps that in itself isn't notable, but the fact that Fujiko remains an important character while neither marrying Lupin nor getting killed is quite a refreshing change from the stream of interchangeable Bond girls in similar franchises.
Some of that Lupin/Fujiko 曖昧な relationship appears in my very favorite incarnation of Lupin, The Castle of Cagliostro. This film was, incidentally, Miyazaki Hayao's 1979 directorial debut. In the film, Lupin and company head to the duchy of Cagliostro (the smallest fictional member of the UN) to steal some currency-printing equipment. In the process, he ends up rescuing, of all people, a princess (duchess) trapped in a tower.
Lady Clarisse de Cagliostro holds part of the key to the treasure Lupin's seeking. However, because Miyazaki really softened the edges about the characterization of Lupin as a horrible womanizer, Lupin's feelings toward the young duchess are surprisingly tender and pure-hearted. A reason is given later in the film, but suffice it to say that Miyazaki chalks it up to Clarisse's youth and innocence and Lupin's nostalgia for a time when he could have been the kind of person Clarisse deserves (see Helen McCarthy's 2000 Hayao Miyazaki: Master of Japanese Animation).
Given the rest of Miyazaki's canon, it's not surprising that he tweaked Lupin to make him more in line with his ideal of a leading man. Ladykillers are a rare species in Miyazaki's films, although Howl from Howl's Moving Castle was rather similarly dashing and tender (and hilariously vain). Then again, neither of these characters is a Miyazaki original. Miyazaki's (adult) lead man typically doesn't realize how appealing he is, and, if he knows, doesn't really care. All the women in Tataraba wish they had a partner like Ashitaka, but he is adorably oblivious of this as he pursues San. Marco Pagott continues to carry a torch for Gina for years, although he's obviously quite popular with the other patrons at the Hotel Adriano. Despite this, Miyazaki perfectly captured Diana Wynne Jones's gentleman ladykiller (heart-eater?) Howl Pendragon; however, he definitely turned Lupin into something quite his own. That's fine with me–I like both Lupins. Miyazaki!Lupin for being a (mostly) noble gentleman thief, and anime!Lupin for being a double-crossing genius rake. Given the popularity of the series–the manga was first published in 1967 and the yearly TV specials have continued into this new decade– I must not be the only one.
*A contemporary of Arthur Conan Doyle, LeBlanc poked fun at Sherlock Holmes in his stories via the bumbling detective Herlock Sholmes, on whom Inspector Zenigata is based.


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When Giannis Antetokounmpo was signed by Zaragoza
By: LALASPORT | Last Updated on: July 23, 2021
The now NBA champion had an agreement with Basket Zaragoza in 2013, but the Greek bet on his career in the United States and did not play in the ACB.
Giannis Antetokounmpo can play in Zaragoza. You have to travel to its origins, as so often when referring to your career, to find out. Specifically, to 2012 and 2013. The superstar improved everything he could and more in Milwaukee, winning two MVPs and winning the NBA title with 26 years, but he could have tried in the capital of Aragon almost a decade ago. He bet on himself and won, boy did he win. You have to wear that winter from which documents as impressive as this one came out, the young Giannis and a surname that at that time was written Adetokunbo.
The late José Luis Abós was the soul of that CAI Zaragoza. It is not the classic, because that club was dissolved, but it did have the same commercial name. The Prince Felipe team was led in the offices by Willy Villar, now in Gran Canaria. In October 2012 Villar received a video with low definition in which the player and Abós and he took a week to get to Athens to see him live. He was in the second Greek division, in the Filathlitikos.
"He began to do a bounce exercise between cones and I, seeing him, I thought that, with that height, that must be a joke. It even crossed my mind that he was perhaps an exhibition basketball player, the kind that comes out in internet videos juggling but then they don't know how to do anything in a five-on-five. But as soon as I saw him play the next day, I took that idea out of my head: during the game I knew how to do everything, "he said in Gigantes From Basket when explaining the story a couple of years later.
They wanted him as a base despite the fact that in the press release with which they presented the agreement they already gave him 2.06 meters. That clever expedition to Greece was worth the international knowledge of Antetokounmpo, there Adetocunbo, and everyone realized what was in him. They were signed four seasons of federative rights, although they stayed in the middle in practice when the NBA knocked on the door.
In Movistar + he recalled a few months ago how the meeting with Villar was: "I was extremely nervous. There is a story behind that. I remember that, when they told me he was coming to see me, I went to take some shots in the morning before playing against the Panathinaikos subsidiary. He was there and I was tremendously nervous. My mother was too. I thought I would only have to take a few shots for basket and then I could go home to play the game, but he forced me to do some training full for an hour and a half. There I was already very tired. But I was still nervous about the game because I knew that it was something that could change my life forever and that it could be an opportunity for my whole family. I remember that I crushed them. I gave my all and was the best on the court. I was everywhere: helping my teammates, creating a game, bouncing, etc. The next two days I bit my nails, waiting until my agent's call came. and he told me that Zaragoza wanted me to move there with my family to play for the next four years. I was very happy to go there, but I never did. A few months later, the Bucks chose me and you know how that story ended: with me in the NBA. "
Villar has admitted on several occasions that he was surprised that no one else cared. He risked € 200,000 with the kid and ended up taking a 300,000 profit when the Bucks arrived the following summer. They signed the contract the day after Giannis turned 18. The player stayed the remainder of the season in Greece and that was what prevented us from seeing him in the ACB because the occasion never presented itself, it was in the past.
A young man without quality training, playing in a category of not much level, was planted in number 15 of the 2013 Draft, of which the quasi-disappeared Anthony Bennett was number one and where Len, Muhammad or Carter-Williams achieved a better position. And Giannis saw that it was time, despite the voices that told him no and what could await him at the CAI. A herculean body was forged until he came to dominate by brute force in a league, the NBA, where the physical is the bread with which to eat.
Giannis not only had that link with Spain, he was also able to play with the National Team. They offered it to him through his agent and he came to value it. He only wanted a passport to ensure the tranquility of his family, of Nigerian origin but Greek life. He decided on the country in which they lived and with it he competes at the international level, like his brothers.
The sports director revealed that Anteto's agent sent him a message on draft night: "From Giannis, thank you for putting me in the world."
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It is hard to talk about it, but talking helps. There is no need for you to be hurt.
Letting the abuse continue does not help you or your loved one.
Nothing will happen unless you want it to. There are choices.
The first step is to talk about it.
Call someone when you just need to talk or get advice.
If needed, keep emergency numbers with you at all times.
Think about what you will do the next time it happens.
Keep in touch with someone who can help you find out what to do or ask them to call you.


Mary's maiden name was Mary Howard JONES. She was the daughter of Col. Seaborn Jones and Mary Howard.
Henry Benning's grandmother was Mary Meriwether and so we have an extensive collection on his ancestors, descendants and nieces and nephews.
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The campaign for breastfeeding is being pursued by the Department of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations International Children's Educational Fund (UNICEF) and other organizations involved in the improvement of the health of mothers and infants. This is an important initiative because breast milk is still superior when it comes to providing nutritional and immunologic benefits as compared to milk formula.
This study was undertaken to show if the intake of moringa leaves capsules indeed will increase milk production of those healthy mothers who will breastfeed their infants.
This is a very important study because the superiority of mothers' milk over artificial milk for the nourishment of infants is unquestionable. Mothers' milk has anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and immunoregulatory functions. The American Academy of Pediatric recommends exclusive breastfeeding until the infant is approximately 6 months of age with timely introduction of complementary foods and continued breastfeeding for a year or longer if desired.
1. To substantiate the current study, clinical trial using the same drug, moringa leaves capsules, a larger sample size and longer period of use are recommended. The latter will help determine whether the prolonged use will yield a higher volume of breast milk mothers nursing their infants.
2. Moringa, which grows almost anywhere in the Philippines, should be promoted as an effective galactagogue and a good source of calcium, iron, and phosphorus for mothers breastfeeding their infants. Local health centers should lead in sharing and putting emphasis on the use of moringa leaves to increase mothers' breast milk production.
3.Primary care physicians and obstetricians should also remind mothers of the importance of breastfeeding immediately after birth.


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A team of people, representing all the churches in Coggeshall, visit St. Peter's Primary School on Wednesday afternoons. We literally open the Bible: act out a Bible story with costumes and props in a school assembly. The children often have an opportunity to participate in the drama or by providing sound effects. It's a great way to support the school and bring the Bible to life.


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Home Home improvement The 5 Architectural Marvels That Accentuate Glass
The 5 Architectural Marvels That Accentuate Glass
By Pankaj sharma
Glass is unarguably a fascinating building material that has impressed architects, interior designers, and contractors for years. It does not even come as a surprise that glass is widely used in homes, offices, and many public buildings.
From dichroic art glass to make jewelry, laminated glass for home/office interiors to numerous other industrial applications, glass is much more valuable than imagined. It has various properties that make it indispensable to uplift an otherwise normal building.
In this blog, we list our five such magnificent buildings that have ingeniously utilized glass to leave an unforgettable impression:
1. NATIONAL STADIUM, KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN
Designed by Japanese architect Toyo Ito
Primarily designed for the 2009 World Games in Taiwan, the building became an attraction for its exceptional seating capacity of 55,000. Currently used for national soccer matches, the stadium has a unique dragon-shaped design that leaves people awestruck.
Also, the stadium is built using eco-friendly material and powered by solar energy. It is touted as the largest photovoltaic system in Taiwan, capable of supplying 1.14GWh of electricity annually.
Moreover, the stadium is well-ventilated that maintains a comfortable temperature for people. The roof of the stadium is orientated to keep spectators shielded from the direct sun. The collected rainwater is further used in the stadium.
No wonder, it has set the bar high for conserving natural resources in the world.
2. THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS, CHINA
Designed by French Architect Paul Andreu
The National Centre for Performing Arts is a sight to behold. This dome-shaped building anointed it with the title of 'The Giant Egg'.
The building is nestled right in the center of an artificial lake that keeps it away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is primarily built using 18,000 titanium plates and over 1,000 sheets of ultra-white glass.
The building houses an opera house, a concert hall, a theatre, and a smaller multi-function theatre. All the visitors enter through an underwater hallway. In the day, the natural light brightens the interiors, but the building illuminates in the night leaving behind a surreal feel.
3. Basque Health Department Headquarters, Bilbao
Designed by Coll-Barreu Arquitectos
The magnificence of this architectural masterpiece is enough to enthrall people for years. It may give the first impression of an art museum or a high-tech studio, but it's far from the truth.
The 13-story building is the head office of the Basque Health Department. The iconic structure has ingeniously utilized the SunGuard High-Performance Neutral 41/33 glass that provides a wide range of reflections during different times of the day.
The orientation is not regular, but the double facade complies with the zoning rules while notching up the overall appearance and acoustics of the building. The structure reinforces the use of glass in creating modern architecture without diluting the essence of history.
4. Louvre Pyramid, Paris
Designed by Chinese architect I. M. Pei
This famous glass building is easily one of the most visited places in the city. The functional purpose being the entrance to the iconic Louvre Pyramid but it manages to steal the heart of thousand of visitors.
The building may have got instant appreciation, but many architects denounce it as a joke in front of the museum. However, that does not change the quantum of precision work that has gone into constructing every detail of the structure.
Reports confirm it took years of exhaustive research before crafting the " 21.5-millimeter extra-clear laminated glass" which demonstrates exceptional qualities and adds value to the building.
5. THE DANCING HOUSE, PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
Designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić
The Dancing House has a history of its own with this site connected with the U.S. bombing of Prague in 1945. Its unique structure ( known as deconstructivist architecture) stands out among the neighboring structures in Art Nouveau style.
Interestingly, the architecture was inspired by the dancers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The structure has two portions including a glass tower supported by curved poles to give it an inclination resembling a dancing move.
The building has its own set of controversies like many others have but got ardent support from the then Czech president, Václav Havel, who envisioned it to be a center of the city's cultural activities.
Do let us know which glass buildings impressed you in the comments section below.
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Will County backs tougher e-waste recycling law
Will County officials fear that bulky old televisions will end up in ditches unless state law is changed to strengthen electronic recycling requirements.
Members of the county's Resource Recovery and Energy Division spoke at a hearing Wednesday on House Bill 4042, and the county board passed a resolution Thursday supporting the bill, sponsored by state Rep. Emily McAsey, D-Romeoville.
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State decision on Elwood crossing at least weeks away
The state won't decide until at least late January whether to temporarily shut down a controversial railroad crossing in Elwood despite opposition from CenterPoint Properties, the developer of two nearby intermodals.
A series of Illinois Commerce Commission hearings concerning safety at the Walter Strawn Drive railroad crossing wrapped up this week in Chicago.
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Tribune: Kelley for Will County Sheriff
Sheriff: Incumbent Paul Kaupas is retiring, which creates the opportunity for a way-overdue overhaul of this troubled office. That's not likely to happen under Republican Ken Kaupas of Shorewood, the deputy chief of special operations and a second cousin of the incumbent. Democrat Mike Kelley of Lockport has the experience — he's a sergeant in the criminal investigations unit — and the strong ideas to accomplish significant improvements. Kelley would trim administrative expenses and revise the current process for sheriff's foreclosure sales, promising to save big money. He vows to attack the stunning rise in heroin use by young people in the suburbs by targeting dealers. Kelley is endorsed.
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Will County and RTA officials praise "Will-Ride"
Will County and Regional Transportation Authority officials on Friday lauded the success of a transportation program for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
The "Will-Ride" program serves an average of 1,000 riders a month in eastern Will County and county officials are hoping the program will expand to other areas besides the seven townships it currently serves. The program was launched in 2013 after years of research into the potential need for the service in Will County.
"We're celebrating that we have seven townships working together and partnering and we have many more that are on the way hopefully and are going to join us soon," said Nick Palmer, chief of staff for the Will County Executive office.
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Transportation woes, strengths highlighted in State of the County address
As Will County grows as "a major player in the global marketplace," transportation remains one of the area's greatest assets – and one of its greatest challenges, County Executive Larry Walsh said Thursday.
"A massive increase in global trade has increased freight traffic in Will County, has brought new economic opportunities and, at the same time, created some local infrastructure challenges," Walsh told members of the Will County Board during Thursday's annual State of the County address.
"Our residents have experienced the frustrations of traffic congestion," he added. "But we must remember the incredible benefits of this growth, including more jobs and more consumers in Will County."
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Bradley Roby charged with operating a vehicle under the influence
Posted by Michael David Smith on April 24, 2014, 7:17 PM EDT
Former Ohio State cornerback Bradley Roby, a potential first-round draft pick, may have just done something to significantly downgrade his draft stock.
According to 10 News in Ohio, Roby is facing a a charge of OVI, or operating a vehicle under the influence.
The incident took place on April 20, when officers were called to the scene of a person passed out behind the wheel of a car. The officers who responded to the call reported that they couldn't get the driver's attention, and that when they opened the door they noticed the odor of alcohol. The driver failed a field sobriety test.
Roby's agent Michael Perrett gave a different account of the incident to Ohio State sports website ElevenWarriors.com.
"This past weekend my client Bradley Roby was issued a citation in Columbus, Ohio for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI)," Perrett said in a statement. "Bradley was sitting in his parked car in a parking lot when he was approached and questioned by an officer. He was fully cooperative and willingly submitted to field sobriety and breathalyzer tests. His BAC test registered a negligible .008 and after further testing at the police station, he was very quickly released on his own recognizance. There are no other charges, and we are confident that this matter will be resolved quickly and favorably for Bradley. However, as the matter is still pending, we cannot comment further at this time."
This isn't Roby's first off-field incident. He was also suspended for the first game of last season after he was accused of getting in a bar fight, although criminal charges in that case were eventually dropped.
Roby is one of the 30 players who will attend the NFL draft. This incident means he's likely going to have to wait a little longer to hear his name called on draft day.
78 responses to "Bradley Roby charged with operating a vehicle under the influence"
kylexitron says:
I'm sure SF will find a spot for him in the "lineup".
thegreatgabbert says:
According to football followers, Bradley is facing a charge of "OMFG NO!".
theroc5156 says:
Welcome to the 3rd round.
patriotsarespygaters says:
patriots pick him up in 6th or seventh round book it!!!
canetic says:
Urban Meyer wants him back now!
calhounlambeau says:
Perfect fit for the San Francisco Mugshots, sorry the 49ers.
Bradley had to decline his draft invitation. Due to an unforseen committment to the State of Ohio's Corrections Department.
chad504boy says:
Rams can draft him and him and kenny britt can battle it out in practice for biggest loser contest
kingpel says:
Looks like pushing the draft back two weeks is also going to cost some of these kids some money.
tigers182 says:
It's clear OSU can buy talent, but it can't buy character.
thesmartest1 says:
You have guaranteed the second round is the earliest . Congrats!
oldcracker says:
Due to where I live, I get to watch most of the OSU games. I really like Roby but, his play this last year was not up to the same level I got used to over the previous couple years. (I freely acknowledge that I am not an expert on this level of play)
However, between his off-field problems and the drop in play, I am wondering if he has deeper problems. Hopefully, what ever team that drafts him, will take that into account. He definitely just set himself back about 10-12 picks. I hope he gets help, if he needs it.
akboot says:
Most dui's can cost you 10-20 grand. This one could cost a million plus.
ravenswhat says:
I wouldn't draft him. Kid just cost himself a couple mill. Absolute moron.
uglydingo says:
Bill Belichick just started salivating – bargain shopper discount alert. Breathalyzer, bucket and clean up needed in the 1st aisle Columbus, Ohio – please check the Wonderlic.
patriots123456 says:
Denver's front office will take him…
explosionsauce says:
I guess the 49ers have to take on the Jokes previously reserved for the Bengals until another team steps it up.
bennyb82 says:
Something doesn't add up here. He blew .008 and was cited? Hmm it almost sounds like he failed a drug test at the station and they just stuck with the OVI charge. His lawyer will continue to proclaim his innocence and accept a plea deal. The NFL will not put him in the substance abuse program, but they will be watching him.
bassplucker says:
How did this clown get an invite to the draft? He is so inconsistent he was only gonna be a bottom 1st to mid 2nd guy even before this happened. He may fall to the late 3rd now.
Matt dog from C-town says:
Got burnt alot on the field….now choking off it..
sfraider says:
So he was found passed out in a car on 4/20 and he wasn't drunk. Hmmm what was he doing??
icallbs81 says:
Glass houses folks.
burgandy2260 says:
Looks like the 2nd coming of PAC MAN. What are the colleges doing to help prep these kids for the drastic life change? They use them and send them out to the dogs. The responsibility should fall on somebody to guide these people.
shayeezy says:
he was high, not drunk. his stock takes a slight hit but he'll still get drafted.
titusyoungslegalcounsel says:
Oh no, he was passed out in a parking lot because he didn't want to drive…..I'm sure no one has ever done something this horrific in their early twenties
puppybowler says:
Still not crazy enough to party with Jim Irsay
niftyplifty says:
Alright while all of you are running to 49er jokes, anyone notice that the arrest was 4/20 and he was arrested passed out with a BAC of .008? Methinks he wasn't partying with alcohol … hmmm what's that "holidaze" on April 20?
psly2124 says:
It's possible he was cited because he was under 21 with a trace if alcohol in his system. I don't know his age. I've known people who have blown similar under 21 and they get charged
gomybirdsgo says:
Sounds to me like he might have gotten in his car and decided NOT to drive and just wait till he felt good enough to do so. I never got why they can charge you if the key is in the ignition when as long as you aren't driving I don't give a damn
petehemlock says:
Shooting up the Colts' draft board.
rutchaser says:
Was he avoiding Sammy Watkins again? And this is from a Buckeyes fan.
skolisstupid says:
Perfect viking material . Historic & fabulous. Skol!!!
suhmonster90 says:
Clearly under the influence of sugar from eating one to many chocolate bunnies.
bensstinkyfingers says:
What a knucklehead, great timing kid, 2 weeks from NFL draft, you think it would be a priority to avoid any situation that may hurt your image or draft position. Will be interesting to see if he drops from 1st round as predicted. Image the team that has him atop their board will still take him this late in the game.
phillyphinsfan says:
Loitering.
rajbais says:
He should've declined the invite before this.
Plus, his tape with struggles make him a difficult to bet on anyways.
Regardless he'll need organizational humble pie.
George selvie and vontaze burfict needed it. Maybe he's a fit for mike Zimmer.
docboss says:
Hello fourth round. Walter football thinks the Rams want him at 13. I think not. "You can't fix stupid".
greymares says:
somebody's gonna get get a pretty good football player in the 3rd rd.
catquick says:
For that? I'd still draft him if I was in charge.
kwjsb says:
We have 7 million dollars to give you for playing a game, all you have to do is have a designated driver or call a cab, dumazz
officialgame says:
Hi this is Bradley's agent Michael. My ignorant client is about to cost me a million bucks in fee's so I am here to lie through my teeth. To think I could be representing Sammy Watkins and I'm stuck with this moron just ain't fair.
beavwarius says:
this is a nothing incident.
sitting in his parked car in a parking lot when he was approached and questioned by an officer. He was fully cooperative and willingly submitted to field sobriety and breathalyzer tests. His BAC test registered a negligible .008
or the other story :
when officers were called to the scene of a person passed out behind the wheel of a car. The officers who responded to the call reported that they couldn't get the driver's attention, and that when they opened the door they noticed the odor of alcohol. The driver failed a field sobriety test.
A good lawyer gets this case tossed. little if any impact on his draft status.
stoptrippn says:
He will be ok. First ever offense.
bigtimebrownie says:
Lots of unknowns, of course, but crap! If I'm this guy, an inch away from millions if I'm just not careless, there's a thousand miles between me, a beer, and a set of car keys
oldassgoat says:
I, for one, was at the absolute pinnacle of virtue at 22 years old. Never a drop of alcohol (or anything else) touched my lips. I'm sure everyone on this board can attest to the same. Just hope he's there at 35.
ramitbaby says:
.008? Lol. Thats about 3 sips of O'Douls. I've got the over on that one.
steelcurtainn says:
No biggie. I'd still pick him up in the 2nd or 3rd round. Very seriously doubt he would have went in the first round anyways.
ytownjoe says:
Drunk while parked? Maybe he should have kept on driving 'cause he might a got away.
thegonz13 says:
Two weeks before the draft, no less.
Nice going, jackass! Way to cost yourself millions.
tjacks7 says:
Ooh .008, lock him up! What city was this in? They must have the lowest crime rate in the country if cops are wasting their time with this.
chrisswitzer2189 says:
Probably a second rounder to begin with and will stay a second rounder
dukeblue12 says:
"Littering and…littering and….."
lostsok says:
Hmmmm…sounds like if he wasn't driving he was being responsible, actually. He's not a teenage. He's a young man in his 20's. He probably thought he was doing the right thing by NOT driving.
Yes, a red flag…but not a real big one frankly. If I was a GM, I'd file it away…but he would NOT drop on my board.
The NFL is not drafting nuns.
jermainewiggins says:
Its weird that carlos dunlap did something very similar. I wanna say it was within a cpl weeks of the draft and he was found at an interrsection passed out and slouched over the wheel. Hes turned out to be a pretty good player in the nfl but nonetheless professional athletes need to figure out what a damn taxi cab is good lord its not like they cant afford it.
filthymcnasty1 says:
Meanwhile, as he soars up the Viking draft board……
"His BAC test registered a negligible .008"
Sounds more like a DWB.
4ever85 (aka Butch DeadLift) says:
.008? Please. That's like 3 wine coolers.
A texting/sleepy driver is more of a danger.
Some think he was reckless? He crashed out in his car so he WOULDN'T get a DUI, but police saw an african american in a car and decided to snoop around, and they had to charge him with something.
It's like arresting a guy who walks home from a bar with public intoxication. Police can pretty much drum up any charge against you, if they please.
Nothing new here.
mikei says:
.008? Really? What's the problem, an eighth of a beer might lead to heroin?
groundcontrol2304 says:
Let me break this down for you guys…since some people don't really know the facts, they read this and suddenly assume the worse…
The dude blew a .008 which is 10 times UNDER the legal Ohio Limit of .08…this dude probably sniffed a beer and got this absurd charge from overzealous cops!
I will be the first one to point out an idiot making poor choices but lets be real, 10 times under the legal limit and they want to charge this guy? Oh by the way, the Police let him go on him go on his own recognizance.
steelersarewhatfootballisabout says:
For those that still live in a world of denial about the disease of addiction being real, case in point. A person who's trying to stay sober one day at a time, or a person that doesn't accept they have the disease, face the same perils each day. Those that refuse to accept they have this issue create this type of pattern. If they were rational and weren't addicted, they would not have repeat events similar to the first event where alcohol is involved, and legal consequences are going to get worse. Don't look at it from a rational point of view and be sarcastic and reactive. Look at it from accepting that people dealing with this are going to contradict themselves in their statements and behaviors within minutes to days of what they've previously done or said. That's because they're brains are mapped differently than the average Joe's. As long as they continue to put the substance(s) into their body, they're chemically altering their brains that they can't process their lives and emotions in a rational fashion. That's why they have various legal infractions over and over, especially surrounding fights and DUI's even though their insurance goes through the roof.
jbaxt says:
Move over DUI, we have to let OVI play? Stupid lawyer jabber. I'd say 75% of players, and 90% of the male population got DCMAOVI's (didn't catch my arse operating under the influence) but we never hear of them.
staffordsyear says:
Roger goodell is killing this game.
thetooloftools says:
What a dolt. Party BEFORE you get paid. How stupid is this?
iamdinguskhan says:
He's already got down what NFL players do in the offseason
bullcharger says:
I understand why that charge exists, but it would be responsible of the police to decide if the kid was actually intending to drive or had driven before they lay that charge. If they suspect he had driven I get it, but if he was just sitting there with no intention to drive that's something else. They can legally lay the charge down in either case of course.
dryzzt23 says:
Colleges have no duty whatsoever to "develop" or assist the character development of any player. These players are legal adults, and it is up to THEM to grow up.
Roby KNEW the draft was coming up and that he should stay out of trouble at least until he signs his contract. I am SURE that his agent gave him the same advice.
Roby ignored it completely and I'm sure that he won't be the only one.
Don't blame Urban Meyer, Ohio State, or Roby's agent. The blame lies squarely on Roby himself, Roby's parents, and the people that were with Roby on the night in question.
bonniebengal says:
I think this is overblown. He wasn't driving and made a conscious decision not to drive. As the Mom of a son who got seriously injured by a drunk driver 6 years ago, I am more interested in the fact that he didn't go out on the road drunk to possibly kill or hurt someone.
bengalsucker says:
Sounds to me like he did the right thing and DIDN'T drive. Hate that they can get you for OVI even if your key is in the ignition and you aren't driving. I say he may slip a little but not much. Not like he was driving and got popped. He was sleeping it off in the car. I don't see an issue with that. I've done just as most of the posters on here have.
riders008 says:
Half the people on here probably have a dui …so only if your going to be a pro athlete does that make you a loser ….roby made a mistake and let's hope he learns from IT
politicallyincorrect says:
I would not touch this kid… not only the character, or the OSU connection, but I just don't think he can play…. (looks like a combine warrior and not a football player IMO)
I was hoping some team would take him too soon, thus freeing up another real player for my team….
bam5239 says:
His BAC was too low for a citation (kid is 21-22), so either his agent is lying/misquoted (maybe it was .08) or there is something going on with the PD. Long and short of it kids: party where you plan to sleep and get enough for two nights when you buy.
smartestpersonintheroom says:
This is the same dude that ducked a match-up with Sammie Watkins in a bowl game.
He's a scrub that can run fast and gets torched by average QBs and WRs.
ecade25 says:
He made a mistake but he was not driving the car at the time and was responsible enough to sleep it off in the parking lot but what funny is all the people judging this College Student as if they have never been to College or even had a few drinks in College .
atthemurph says:
"Operating" While Intoxicated.
Sleeping in a car is not "operating". He's 21yrs old. Sleeping in his vehicle with a BAC of .08%. So what?
How does arresting this kid for sleeping make any sense. The police didn't see him drive impaired. He didn't put anyone else at risk by sleeping. Utter BS.
And he isn't that good as a CB. Just ask Jared Abbrederis with his 10 catches for over 200yds v. OSU. Roby is a sucker for a double move, every single time. And WR who knows what he's doing torches this guy.
tabcdef9 says:
WHY would this guy even go to the Draft being a very marginal 1st Round pick? Now he's going to be sitting there with a TV camera in his face maybe thru Round 2, wow, what an embarrassment! Politely reverse your decision and hope for the best.
djshnooks says:
What an idiot, stay at home 2 more weeks!
Is an "ovi" supposed to look better or bring a small charge than a DWI or a DUI?
Can't say I feel sorry for him…but I'd love to see him fall and the Bills grab him late. (They've always had a thing for OSU Db's with Winfield, Clements, Youboty, Whitner.)
tgcpanthersfan says:
Before you trash the kid why not look at his twitter. He tweeted a picture of the sobriety test a whole .000
golforepar says:
Usually guys drafted in the 5th round don't attend the draft!
#stayhome


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Drilling Ban NY
ceo_energemsier May 1, 2019 in Oil (General)
banned drilling
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New York Bans Offshore Drilling in Its Waters
Gov. Cuomo said the new law sends a message to the Trump administration that the state's coastline is off-limits.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2019-04-30/gov-cuomo-signs-bill-banning-offshore-drilling-in-new-york-waters
Was anyone even remotely interested in drilling off of New York?
He won't even allow a natural gas pipeline to New England. He has harmed the New York State economy greatly. Especially the shale oil and gas potential. New York is bleeding population, especially of productive citizens.
5 minutes ago, ronwagn said:
The gas situation in NY is complex. The City takes all its fresh water from a series of lakes connected to the City via five huge pipelines, big enough to drive a truck through. They are old and need repair. NY is terrified of anything going wrong with that water supply. Gas drilling and fracturing is forbidden for fear of the outside possibility of contamination of the water. Those types of events are classed as low-incidence / high consequence events; unlikely, but disastrous if they take place.
Yet that should not preclude the construction of a gas pipeline across the State and into New England, were additional gas supplies are really needed. One solution is expanded supplies of Canadian gas, coming down from Montreal area. That solution is not developed as of yet.
One big requirement for gas is for electricity generation. Long Island in particular is short of electricity, and a big cable was dropped from Canada across Long Island Sound to supply more power, to replace the power that was given up when NY prevented the fuelling and start-up of a large nuke plant on the North Shore after it was completely finished. A new gas plant was set up in the area of Yonkers, just North of the city, but again that needs lots of gas, which get interrupted when it is really cold, as gas is diverted for heating fuel first in priority.
As usual, it is a big mess, and with the politics so loaded, there are no obvious solutions. Meanwhile, NY has a gigantic unfunded public pension liability, no logical source of those funds, and the rich leave, as they do in Illinois and NJ and Connecticut, causing even more headaches as those personal income taxes evaporate.
4 minutes ago, Jan van Eck said:
The "earthquakes" you mention are usually best compared to a large truck going by your home. They are normally very mild but make a great scare tactic. I really doubt they would endanger any aqueducts and could be kept far away from them.
I really doubt they would endanger any aqueducts and could be kept far away from them.
That is correct. Modern drilling is developed to a high degree of sophistication, there is little risk in drilling anywhere in NY State, but the optics are formidable. I don't see it happening in my lifetime. too much fear.
1 minute ago, Jan van Eck said:
I think the fear could be overcome with education. There is a very large need for realistic economic planning outside of NYC. Those are the ones I have the most sympathy for. Not the NYC socialists.
1 hour ago, Douglas Buckland said:
Sounds like France's ban on new oil and gas drilling.
Ward Smith + 1,141
11 hours ago, ceo_energemsier said:
Forget offshore, New York doesn't even want to capitalize on their share of the Marcellus Shale, the richest natural gas reservoir find to date.
2 hours ago, Jan van Eck said:
NY the state where people are leaving due to high taxes and soon to be uncomfortable conditions being created by politicians who will not be affected by their own laws and will make themselves exempt and not only that but they will consume more resources than the average New Yawker.
There is a substantial amount of marcellus shale as well as conventional oil and gas onshore NY state. I know of several companies and people who lost everything because they were banned from developing their leases. Never got compensated for their losses either.
It is a state run by hypocrite elites, it is the CA of the East Coast. They all have modern amenities and everything they have, want and need to have the luxury life if NYC is directly or indirectly derived from fossil fuels.
High taxes, new bans and high taxes on types of buildings, fuels, food, drinks, what is next breathing?
The energy companies as a form of protest should shut down all energy supplies flowing into NY for 2 weeks. See how they work things out.
NY has also banned pipelines as you mentioned, they then interfere in interstate commerce and deprive residents of other NE states to suffer higher costs of energy and shortages.
What is the point of banning domestic regional gas infrastructure and then haul Russian LNG to the East Coast. How many more tons of carbon did that put into the environment? how much marine life was displaced and killed by that vessel? how much more the people of those states had to pay in energy costs for the imported LNG?
You are correct about IL as well, it was a thriving industrial and commodities export state now it is broke just like its pension fund.
Fear mongering for a political purpose(s) only with no scientific basis. They are like the anti vax folks.
2 hours ago, ronwagn said:
With a certain group of people , no amount of education, enlightenment about a subject will achieve anything as they have already made up their minds that this thing should and wont and will never happen. There maybe a movement in upstate NY to secede from the greedy , corrupt segment.
2 hours ago, Marina Schwarz said:
Saw a blurb somewhere, that France is continue to use nucx power for another decade!.
Only a decade? They source a pretty fat portion of their power from NPPs. 75% to be precise.
Was this the story you saw? France to delay cutbacks to nuclear power by a decade
Here's more without a paywall: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-energy/new-french-energy-law-puts-off-difficult-climate-decisions-idUSKCN1S61X1
I'd appreciate @Guillaume Albasini's take on this. Can France go nuclear-free at all by 2050 or even earlier?
1 minute ago, Marina Schwarz said:
yes thanks that was the Reuters article, I had seen the headline and skipped it for reading later. I have watched France start their decline in the 90s and the early 2000s , once a thriving manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical, energy/petchem economy now a rubble due to their policies.
I just don't think that is realistic. Unfortunately, basic education is the USA is poor. All you need to do is look at any of the Jay Leno man-in-the-street interviews to see just how uninformed the average person really is. OK, so Leno does it to amuse and entertain his TV audience (and put big cash into his own pocket), but still, where do those people come from? Check it out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmI6YpGew1w
Sample question: What is the largest organ on the human body? Chickie response: "Yours or mine?" Just amazing.
Eh, you can't thrive forever. True for any civilisation. But I'm really interested in how realistic some climate change goals are. Just read the UK's been recommended to reach net zero emissions by 2050 through policies including a cut in meat and dairy consumption. How do you force people to change their eating habits? Also mandatory EVs. It looks unrealistic to me but who knows.
Brouilette said one of the key components in the U.S. remaining in a position of strength in the oil and natural gas sector is that policies in this country must be designed for continued growth. Investing in infrastructure, he said, is at the top of the list.
As a cautionary tale, Brouilette points to policies in New England and the northeast region that it made it more practical to buy Russian LNG rather than Marcellus Shale—one of the world's largest natural gas fields—that sits just a few hundred miles away. Anti-energy activist reportedly pressured locally elected officials in that region to block new energy infrastructure, like pipelines, that would have made it easier to bring American gas to the region. Also, the State of New York has not allowed any pipeline projects through its borders to transport natural gas from the Marcellus to the New England.
As a result, residents in New England have paid some of the highest energy bills in the country, according to a story that appeared in the Washington Examiner in March 2018.
"The United States is on track to be a net exporter of LNG in the coming years and some of our citizens have to rely on foreign adversaries to supply or satisfy their energy needs." Brouillette said. "Policies like these lead to an astonishing and a willful loss of economic opportunity.
"In contrast our administration is doing everything it can to foster innovation, to encourage responsible energy development and to build the infrastructure that we need in the future days."
US Still Processing Atlantic Seismic Permits Despite Drilling Plan Delay
Valerie Volcovici and Nichola Groom, Reuters
The U.S. Interior Department is still processing permit applications for companies to conduct seismic testing in the Atlantic—a precursor to drilling—despite shelving its plan to vastly expand offshore drilling, a spokeswoman said April 29.
Atlantic coastal state lawmakers, businesses and conservation groups are adamant that Interior should not allow seismic testing—a process that often uses powerful air guns to map resources below the ocean floor—arguing the surveys hurt marine life, such as the endangered North Atlantic right whale.
Newly confirmed Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said last week the agency's five-year plan for oil and gas drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) would be sidelined indefinitely after a March court ruling blocked drilling in the Arctic and part of the Atlantic Ocean.
But Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), which is responsible for managing energy development on the OCS, continues to review the applications of a half-dozen seismic testing companies awaiting permits to test for oil and gas drilling potential on the Atlantic Ocean floor.
"BOEM is continuing to process the permit applications for conducting seismic surveys in the Atlantic, consistent with applicable law," BOEM spokeswoman Tracey Moriarty said in an emailed statement on April 29.
Five companies received a first round of permits last year when the fisheries office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued permits that would allow for the incidental harassment of marine mammals with air gun blasts in a region of the Atlantic from Delaware to Cape Canaveral, Florida.
The last time seismic surveys were completed in the Atlantic was in the 1980s. The Obama administration banned seismic testing permits there in 2016 after it removed the Atlantic coasts from drilling in its five-year OCS proposal.
Gail Adams-Jackson, spokeswoman for the International Association of Geophysical Contractors, a trade group representing seismic testing companies, said its members "remain hopeful" that BOEM will issue seismic testing permits soon - even if it remains unclear whether the Trump administration will pursue its plans to expand offshore drilling in the Atlantic.
"The more data that our government has to make informed decisions, the better off our country is in terms of our energy future," she said.
A federal district court judge in Charleston, South Carolina, asked the Interior Department on April 30 to update him on the status of BOEM's seismic survey permit process. The South Carolina Republican attorney general and conservation groups including the Southern Environmental Law Center, filed a motion in that court earlier this year seeking an injunction to block BOEM from issuing final seismic testing permits.
"It makes no sense to proceed with seismic testing now. It's exposing our resources to very significant harm for no reason, when no one wants drilling or seismic here," said Catherine Wannamaker, a lawyer for the Southern Environmental Law Center.
https://libn.com/2019/04/30/levy-war-on-natural-gas-will-stunt-economy-crush-working-class/
We have one in Illinois and one in California already.
Happy Go Lucky + 25
" The energy companies as a form of protest should shut down all energy supplies flowing into NY for 2 weeks. "
Do it In the MIDDLE of winter - reduce it to 48 hours ---- 😔
19 hours ago, ronwagn said:
As far as drilling in New York or off their coast they decide. That's their call. Home rule.
The gas pipeline is not a problem with New York state, Massachusetts is blocking the Kimberly Morgan cross state gas pipeline.
That's Massachusetts. They won't change.
Edited May 2, 2019 by Falcon
New York State is blocking it, I am not aware of Massachusetts blocking it. Maybe you have a reference.
https://dailycaller.com/2019/04/11/trump-cuomo-natural-gas-pipeline/
I found this https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellenrwald/2018/09/14/how-the-massachusetts-natural-gas-pipeline-disaster-will-exacerbate-an-energy-shortage/#3827c8257469
Edited May 2, 2019 by ronwagn
https://apnews.com/3b601630dc5f430198762d06260e5312