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ACLU Denounces Supreme Court Ruling in Whistleblower Case
LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled against whistleblowers, which will silence public employees who have information about governmental misconduct.
"Public employees should be encouraged to report misconduct. This opinion does the opposite and can only cause government employees who are weighing whether or not to expose wrongdoing to decide to remain silent for fear of losing their jobs," said Peter Eliasberg, Manheim Family Attorney for First Amendment Rights at the ACLU of Southern California.
In October, the American Civil Liberties Union submitted a friend-of-the-court brief in the case Garcetti v. Ceballos on behalf of public employees' First Amendment rights to expose corruption on the job. Justices ruled against Ceballos in a 5-4 vote Tuesday.
In his dissent Justice David Souter wrote: 'Open speech by a private citizen on a matter of public importance lies at the heart of expression subject to protection by the First Amendment.'
The decision effectively bars public employees from reporting misconduct to their supervisors or within the chain of command, but does not keep them from reporting such incidents to the media, Eliasberg said.
The case was originally filed in federal court in Los Angeles in March 2000 and centers around an attempt by Richard Ceballos, a Deputy District Attorney in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, to expose police misconduct. While working on a criminal case, Ceballos wrote a memo to his supervisors saying that he believed a deputy sheriff had falsified an affidavit used to obtain a search warrant in the case. His superiors decided to proceed with the prosecution. After Ceballos informed the defense counsel about his findings, he was subpoenaed to testify at a hearing to dismiss the case. The judge denied the motion and Ceballos was removed from the prosecution's team.
Ceballos said his removal from the prosecution for reporting his concerns to his supervisors was the first of many acts of retaliation for his whistleblowing: He was denied a promotion, demoted to the rank of trial deputy and transferred from Pomona to the El Monte branch of the District Attorney's office.
"In an age of excessive government secrecy, the Court has made it easier to engage in a government cover-up by discouraging internal whistleblowing," said Steven Shapiro, ACLU National Legal Director.
Justice Samuel Alito cast the tie-breaking vote after the cased was argued twice, once before Sandra Day O'Connor and again after Alito joined the bench.
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Did Early Humans Walk the Earth with Dinosaurs? Triceratops Horn Dated to 33,500 Years!
Triceratops horn discovered in Dawson County, Montana, which yielded C-14 results of around 33,500 years.
Dinosaur bones have been carbon dated (Carbon-14) to between 22,000 and 39,000 years before present.
A Triceratops brow horn discovered in Dawson County, Montana, has been controversially dated to around 33,500 years, challenging the view that dinosaurs died out around 65 million years ago. The finding radically suggests that early humans may have once walked the earth with the fearsome reptiles thousands of years ago.
The Triceratops brow horn was excavated in May 2012 and stored at the Glendive Dinosaur and Fossil Museum. The Museum, which has since 2005 been in cooperation with the Paleochronology Group, a team of consultants in geology, paleontology, chemistry, engineering, and education, sent a sample of the outer portion of the Triceratops brow horn to Head of the Paleochronology Group Hugh Miller, at his request, in order to carry out Carbon-14 dating. Mr Miller sent the sample to the University of Georgia, Center for Applied Isotope Studies, for this purpose. The sample was divided at the lab into two fractions with the "bulk" or collagen break down products yielding an age of 33,570 ± 120 years and the carbonate fraction of bone bioapatite yielding an age of 41,010 ± 220 years [UGAMS-11752 & 11752a]. Mr Miller told Ancient Origins that it is always desirable to carbon-14 date several fractions to minimize the possibility of errors which Miller requested and that essential concordance was achieved in the 1000's of years as with all bone fractions of ten other dinosaurs.
Numerous C-14 tests have now been carried out on dinosaur bones, including the Triceratops brow horn and surprisingly, they all returned results dating back in the thousands rather than millions of years. As seen in table bellow.
Previous attempts to publish C-14 test result and raw data presentations were repeatedly blocked in conference proceedings by the 2009 North American Paleontological Convention, the American Geophysical Union in 2011 and 2012, the Geological Society of America in 2011 and 2012, and by the editors of various scientific journals.
Failure to investigate or even acknowledge such significant findings unfortunately suggests that some scientists are more interested in holding on tight to current perspectives, rather than seeking to advance knowledge and understanding in this field.
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How Do the New Bankruptcy Laws Affect Petitioners?
Changes to bankruptcy laws have made it more difficult to file for bankruptcy. They have changed who can file bankruptcy and they have changed how some Chapter 13 bankruptcy debtors must live on less money than they did previously.
Under previous bankruptcy rules, a debtor could openly choose whether he wanted to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation or Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment. It was truly up to the individual filer. Under the new bankruptcy rules, those who earn higher incomes must pay at least some of their debts in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan.
In addition, those wishing to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 must earn a monthly income that is lower than the median average income for a resident of New Jersey. If the debtor's income is determined to be greater than the New Jersey median income, it must be determined if he has enough disposable income to pay back the debt under a Chapter 13 repayment plan. Those filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 13 under the new bankruptcy rules must live on a lower percentage of their monthly income than they were required to under the old bankruptcy rules.
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The second credit counseling course needs to be completed at the end of the bankruptcy case. This counseling course is meant to help the debtor improve the management of his personal finances. Under the new bankruptcy laws, no bankruptcy may be discharged until proof of attendance in both these credit counseling classes is shown to the trustee.
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When Indian Navy used Brilliant Military Strategy To Defeat Pakistan
India has a rich history of naval warfare. In fact, Indian ships have made their presence felt since the time of Rajendra Chola's 10th-century naval expedition to Southeast Asia and Maratha Admiral Kanhoji Angre's 18th-century naval battles against the British, the Dutch and the Portuguese.
This tradition of remarkable military exploits has continued even post-independence, with the Indian Navy playing a key role in at least four major military operations after 1947. There are several stories and anecdotes in the annals of the Indian Navy that illustrate why it has earned the reputation of a force to be reckoned with.
But the most celebrated among them is the story of the audacious naval operation commemorated by India's Navy Day, Operation Trident.
In 1968, war clouds were already gathering on the horizon when the Indian Navy decided to acquire the Osa-I missile boats from the Soviet Union. Osa translates to 'wasp' in Russian and these boats did have a powerful sting thanks to their deadly ship-to-ship Styx missiles (that could blow the biggest enemy cruisers out of the water) and Range-out homing radars (that could out-range any naval radar of that era).
Thus, the fast-moving and stealthy missile boats could look deep and strike deep. However, they had one crucial downside — designed primarily for coastal defence, they had a short range. Nonetheless, Indian Navy acquired eight Osa-Is, established its Missile Boats Squadron, and flew crew members to Russia for eight-month-long raining in the freezing Siberian winter.
The 25th Missile Squadron was based at Mumbai and equipped with brand new Russian Osa class missile boats armed with Styx missiles. In the western theater in December 1971, the Indian navy planned to hit Karachi on the very first day that Pakistan attacked India.
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War broke out& Pakistan Air Force jets attacked Indian airfields on the evening of December 3, 1971. The Indian Navy decided to attack on the night of December 4. In order to inflict maximum damage and to confuse the enemy, the raid was to be coordinated with a strike by the Indian Air Force on Karachi harbour.
A key and unusual advantage with the Indian Navy was the Osa class missile boat crew's fluency in the Russian language. Communication between the attacking vessels, Naval HQ at Mumbai and the IAF was extensively in Russian.
This was done to fool the Pakistani naval intelligence before the commencement, and during the attack. The enemy could not connect the chatter on the radio waves to any offensive sea movements by the Indian Navy.
In fact, Pakistani intelligence believed the radio chatter came from the Russian Navy's detachment located further south in the Arabian Sea. They thought the Russians were manoeuvring in response to the US Navy's movements in the region.
On December 7, 1971, the Killer Squadron sailed into Bombay to a heroes' welcome — in 90 minutes, it had fired six missiles, sunk three front-line enemy vessels and destroyed the oil storage facility at the Karachi harbour, without a single Indian casualty.
The Indian Navy's use of Russian language to communicate during the 1971 strike on Karachi harbour proved crucial in the success of the operation.
This has been taken from Quora by an answer by Vijaypal Singh.
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What are the highlights of the world cup in Russia
October 12, 2021 Bryan Kitchen Reading (55) Comments (0)
the 21st World Cup will start on June 14 this year. The host country is our good neighbor Russia. This year, the Russian state not only gives foreign fans visa free benefits to go to Russia to watch football, but also there will be many expected highlights in this year's World Cup, which is also something that many fans and friends can't guess. Come on, everyone, whether you go to the scene to watch the ball or watch the broadcast at home, there are so many highlights of this year's World Cup in Russia. You must know in advance. As for the highlights, let's take a look in this guide!
has the Golden Globe been won by others?
every year, the golden ball award of the world cup is given to Messi and Ronaldo. It's been ten years. In recent years, other players are also growing. For example, Azar and glitzmann, their strength can not be underestimated. Will this year's golden ball award change to others? Who will it fall into? This is even of concern to the fans who like mero.
can Brazil beat the last German team?
at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Brazil, as a five-star team and the home of the world cup, gave the championship to the German team. What makes the Brazilian team feel ashamed is that the German team won the championship directly with a score of seven to one. I think it's a shame for the Brazilian team, isn't it? So, at this year's World Cup in Russia, is Brazil a strong team that can "kick down" Germany to win this year's championship? This is an unsolved mystery. After all, the vision of the German team can not be ignored.
will the 2014 World Cup personal goal record be broken?
you should remember that in the 2014 World Cup, German players broke Ronaldo's personal goal record? Klose broke Ronaldo's personal goal record with two goals in the 2014 World Cup and became the king of personal goals in the world cup with the score of 16 goals. Will the personal goal record be broken in this year's World Cup? Who will break it? This wonderful is worth looking forward to.
who will be the strongest player between Ronaldo and Messi?
as for the performance of these two stadium superstars in this year's World Cup in Russia, I believe the fans who love them deeply will not worry, but if they want to choose a "stronger general" between them, who will be the king of the kings in this year's World Cup? In this year's World Cup, these two stars are already in their thirties. Maybe they won't become contestants in the next World Cup, so Messi and Ronaldo will also become one of the highlights of this world cup.
can Russia break through the group stage?
this is also a highlight of the world cup in Russia. After all, as the host country, how Russia plays the ball will attract much attention. In several world cups, such as the 2014 and 2002 World Cups, Russia did not even qualify for the group stage. In recent years, the best result of the Russian team is just to enter the top four in Europe. Then, how will this team perform in this year's Russian World Cup? Can we break through the small competition and have better results?
can the last champion Germany defend the title successfully?
in the 2014 World Cup, the German team won the championship with proud achievements, while in the Russian World Cup, the May Day of the German team increased the pressure. We should all know that the more the champion, the greater the pressure. We not only want to defend the champion, but also worry that too many accidental goals will be ridiculed. Therefore, in the Russian World Cup this year, The performance of the German team is worth looking forward to.
who will be the star of the Russian World Cup?
do you remember Owen at the 1998 World Cup? He was enthusiastically called by the fans as a wind chaser, and Podolski, who was called rocket, appeared in front of the fans all over the world at the 2006 World Cup. What the world cup does not lack is all kinds of accidents. For example, the champions we expect are not wonderful, and the players or teams we do not know are amazing. Therefore, in this year's World Cup, it is really worth looking forward to who these new stars will fall on.
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Closing Argument for Dorchester Murder Trial Accuses Boston Police Officer of 'Hero Syndrome'
An attorney for the Dorchester man accused in a murder made a new allegation in yesterday's closing speech. Rosemary Scapicchio, the attorney representing one of two defendants being charged with first-degree murder, argued that the Boston police officer who was called as a key witness in the case is lying about what he saw in order to be seen as a hero. The murder of Nicholas Fomby-Davis, a 14-year-old who was pulled off his scooter and shot to death on May 30, 2010, has brought Joshua Fernandes, whom Scapicchio is representing, and Crisostomo Lopes to trial at Suffolk Superior Court.
Scapicchio delivered a 30-minute argument, during which time she accused prosecutors of failing to prove Fernandes' guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. According to The Boston Globe, she argued that Officer Anthony Williams was too far from the shooting and "not in a position to clearly see what he claimed to have seen." She also added that none of the other witnesses called could corroborate his account.
Highlighting the inconsistencies of Williams' story with video surveillance footage taken at the time of the shooting, Scapicchio sought to discourage jurors from accusing Fernandes. She noted that eyewitness error and misidentification is a major source of wrongful convictions. Although Fernandes also made incriminating statements to authorities following his arrest, Scapicchio sought to dismiss their accuracy, saying, "He's a 16-year-old, just arrested, just charged with a homicide, just told to take the fall for this."
Attorney in Dorchester murder trial says Boston police officer has 'hero syndrome' and can't be believed, The Boston Globe, June 20, 2012
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A coming-of-age film of the toughest sort. Far from Wayne's best, but nevertheless a movie whose ending ignites a heated discussion.
Even with a closing that breaks with tradition, The Cowboys is not as eventful as one would have hoped for in a John Wayne movie.
At the center of this picture, just as in Red River, is the passing of the Western mores and masculinity code from John Wayne to the younger generation. Rydell's Western is formulaic and familiar, but the Duke is in top form.
An engaging late John Wayne Western, though the macho philosophy of the need to kill might turn off the more liberal viewer.
A great John Wayne movie!
This is the best John Wayne's latter-day Westerns. He's more like grandfatherhood at his age to a group of young school boys as his drivers in order to get his cattle to market, but the kids learn well. Bruce Dern is on hand as the outlaw leader who fights our hero in one of the genre's most memorable (and violent) scenes since Red River. Along as a second role model is Roscoe Lee Browne. Possessor of one of the greatest speaking voices in the English speaking world, Browne is the first black man they've ever met. In fact one of the kids uses the "N" word when first meeting him, out of ignorance more than racism. Browne sets them straight by example more than preaching. The oldest two kids, A Martinez and Robert Carradine, have gone on to some considerable adult careers which they are still enjoying. All the kids are a winning bunch however. Most quote: "We're burning daylight."
A John Wayne film that was brave enough to kill him before the film was over. The film seems like it could be a lighthearted affair. An old cowboy hires a bunch of near-do-well boys to help on a cattle drive. While the film produces some comedic moments, it never hides the harsh realities of the west. One of the boys is killed at the beggining while caught in a stampead. And the boys watch as John Wayne is gunned down trying to protect them from some cattle rustlers. The boys seek revenge and do some killing of their own. Much darker and better than I expected it to be.
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Definition of d:
Roman numeral for 500; in music, the second note of the scale, corresponding to Re. M. D., doctor of medicine; D. D., doctor of divinity; LL. D., doctor of laws; D. C., in music, da capo, which see.
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But when did I ever do anything right, I'd like to know? "The Squatter and the Don" – C. Loyal
D didn't ask me what he could do for me, what I wanted, or anything else, but just stood there, and I stood there. "The Complete PG Edition of The Works of Winston Churchill" – Winston Churchill
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Trapped inside a cage barely bigger than your body. Standing, sitting and lying in your own excrement. Having to fight for a share of what little food and water there is.
These are the conditions faced by millions of animals across the world. From the emotive – dog farms in South Korea and bear farms in China – to the too often overlooked – millions of hens forced to live in tiny cages on intensive factory farms – animals are the great forgotten tragedy of our world.
The majority of these animals have no hope of rescue. The majority of these animals face these dire conditions until the day arrives when the one person that could prevent their misery actually causes them further suffering, as they are dragged out and sent on their final journeys to slaughter.
But what if the hands that lift them from their prison belong to people that offer only love and kindness?
These rescuers are motivated by the sorrow that comes from wishing animals had not had to suffer at all. Even the rescue is tainted by the knowledge that these rescued animals are the "lucky" ones, and millions more continue to live in abhorrent conditions.
In the short term, the abusive industries and the lies told by the perpetrators of abuse continue to win – as they stack up far more kills and far more suffering than the hands of kindness can ever compete with.
But the hands of kindness show the world that there is an alternative.
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"Carl Pierson was the consummate public servant who always remembered his Allendale roots and thought of the needs of his community and the district's children first," said Caddo Schools superintendent Lamar Goree in a release.
"He wanted nothing more than to make Caddo Parish the best it could be and that drive never wavered in his service as an educator, on the Caddo Parish Commission and on the Caddo Parish School Board. Mr. Pierson will be greatly missed, but we are forever grateful for the indelible mark he left on our school system."
Caddo Parish commissioner Lynn Cawthorne said he was saddened by the loss of a man who served community so well for so many years.
"From the Caddo Parish School Board as a coach and teacher, as a Parish Commissioner and as a Caddo Parish School Board member -- his legacy will be remembered and his presence missed," Cawthorne said.
In addition to being an educator, Pierson made an impression as a coach.
"He was a giant of a man and my first coach in middle school (at Linear)," said Huntington boys basketball coach Mack Jones. "The MLK community has lost one of its greatest men. Words can't express what he meant to guys in my era. Tremendous loss."
Byrd athletic director and football coach Mike Suggs said he enjoyed a great relationship with Pierson.
"We worked together on several committees, and 30 years ago we would get together and play basketball," Suggs said. "We played in several golf tournaments together. I always thought highly of him. I'm sorry to hear he has passed. He was a good man."
Pierson was also a member of the Caddo Parish Commission.
Pierson leaves behind his wife, Shirley, and three children.
Pierson was elected to the Caddo Parish Commission in 2000, where he served the citizens of District 3 and Caddo Parish until his election to the school board in 2011. During his tenure, Pierson served as CPC president in 2003 and 2007. Additonally, Pierson represented Caddo Parish as president of the Police Jury Association of Louisiana in 2011.
"Carl Pierson made serving and growing our community and parish his life's work," said Caddo Parish Administrator Woodrow Wilson, Jr. in a release "A true statesman, he brought diplomacy, unity and a true spirit devoted to making Caddo Parish a great place. He will be sorely missed, but his legacy of commitment to a noble calling and public service is something that the citizens of Caddo Parish will continue to honor every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Shirley, his children and family as they celebrate his life and achievements."
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"The BBC will support social innovation by encouraging users' efforts to build sites and projects that meet their needs and those of their communities ... The BBC will also be committed to using open standards that will enable users to find and re purpose BBC content in more flexible ways" Page 9, BBC's response to the Graf Report, November 2004 (PDF 183kb).
backstage.bbc.co.uk attempts to encourage and support those who have provided most of the innovation on the internet - the passionate, highly-skilled & public-spirited developers and designers many of whom volunteer their time and effort.
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1. Good morning ladies and gentlemen. I am delighted to welcome all of you to the Integrated Reporting (<IR>) roundtable today. I am particularly excited to welcome our special guest, Mr Michael Nugent, the Technical Director of IIRC, who is visiting Singapore from Australia today. Michael will co-chair this event together with Professor Ho Yew Kee, who is the Head of the Department of Accounting at NUS and the Chair of our <IR> Research and Thought Leadership Work Group.
2. The topic for today's roundtable is Integrated Reporting and Assurance, and I feel it is very timely for us to learn more about this topic from Michael and Prof Ho and to discuss the different approaches going forward.
3. Singapore, along with other countries such as Australia and the United Kingdom, have started the journey towards enhanced corporate reporting, with a strong interest in <IR> that aims to give a fuller picture of a company's performance beyond its financials. As we move towards <IR> as the future of corporate reporting, the implications for assurance is inevitably one of the topics that people have questions about.
4. Globally, more than 100 businesses and investors from over 25 countries, have participated in the <IR> Pilot Programme and contributed to the development of the International <IR> Framework, which finally launched in December last year.
5. The IIRC has launched the Corporate Reporting Dialogue in July this year, which aims to build international alignment between the efforts of the different international reporting bodies. This indicates a move towards global convergence on corporate reporting.
6. The developments in Singapore's corporate reporting mirror the efforts of international reporting bodies, with our accounting bodies and industry leaders working towards adoption of <IR> as the future of corporate reporting.
7. Since 2013, Singapore has been at the forefront of <IR> developments in the region. For example, DBS, headquartered in Singapore, was the first company in the Southeast Asia region to adopt <IR>. We see keen interest by other Singapore corporate leaders and are encouraged as more Singapore companies are joining DBS and adopting <IR>.
8. While we see positive movement towards <IR> starting with our neighbours in Malaysia as well as in India, Singapore is the first country in the region to establish an Integrated Reporting Steering Committee. The <IR> Steering Committee was set up by ISCA and brings together government agencies – including ACRA, SAC and SGX – together with industry leaders, investors and the country's universities to provide insights, learning, research, and to promote <IR> adoption.
9. ISCA's <IR> journey started when Paul Druckman, CEO of the IIRC, approached ISCA in early 2013. Since then, we have hosted numerous roundtables and dedicated <IR> forums to bring awareness of <IR> to Singaporean stakeholders, conducted research on challenges and opportunities linked to <IR>, and we are now focusing on practical steps for companies looking to adopt <IR>.
10. On the international front, Singapore is actively engaging stakeholders in the region, and has shared its model of promoting <IR> and its experience of establishing an <IR> Steering Committee at a seminar for the ASEAN Integrated Accounting Profession, hosted by the Indonesian Institute of Accountants and the ASEAN Federation of Accountants conference in June 2014. The recent ISCA <IR> Forum 2014, titled "Telling the Whole Story", was also well-attended by representatives from other accountancy bodies in the region.
11. Singapore is also represented on the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) through Mrs Chng Sok Hui, CFO of DBS Group, who provides a Singapore voice to the global development of <IR>.
12. We also provide thought leadership through both corporate and academic research on <IR>. Research to date includes an ISCA-NUS study on the state of <IR> in Singapore together with Professor Ho Yew Kee, a study on the connection between <IR> and valuation, and a PwC study on the current reporting trends in Singapore vis-a-vis <IR>. Other publications include the articles "<IR> the Way to Go" and "Should Singaporean companies go for <IR>?" in Business; several articles in the ISCA Journal, with the April 2014 issue dedicated to <IR>; and the article "Integrated Reporting 101" in the SID.
13. Finally, we also appreciate IIRC's recognition of the efforts of Singapore and its position in the future development of <IR>, through their assignment of Jonathan Labrey, Policy and Strategy Director of IIRC, to Singapore in 2014.
14. Going forward, the Steering Committee and the five Work Groups will continue to build on these achievements. The Members of the Steering Committee and the Chairs of the Work Groups, who are all very senior members of the Singapore business community and handpicked by ISCA, are committed to further raise awareness of <IR> and to conduct further research to provide thought leadership on <IR> for the Asian and global markets.
15. Our various workgroups have been tasked to champion research and thought leadership; promote adoption of <IR>: create a business network to support <IR> adopters; engage stakeholders in Singapore and abroad; and to give due recognition of early adopters of <IR>.
16. One of these workgroups is Asia's first <IR> Business Network, which has more than 10 of Singapore's leading companies participating in peer-to-peer-learning and knowledge sharing on how to best approach <IR>. This aims to mirror the success of the IIRC pioneer network and the recently launched International <IR> Business Network, and we believe the Singapore Network is key to supporting our early <IR> adopters.
17. We have several more events, planned with IIRC and other leaders in the <IR> space as we work closely together. Today's event is an example of the close collaborations with IIRC and we look forward to hear from Michael, who will soon share with us a presentation on <IR> and Assurance.
18. In August this year, IIRC published two assurance papers which provide an overview of assurance and its relationship to integrated report (<IR>).
19. What priority should be placed on assurance in the context of driving credibility and trust in <IR>? What are the key features of assurance that will best suit the needs of users of integrated reports in years to come?
20. The paper raised challenging questions, with no easy answers. In the same spirit of <IR>, much value is derived from the process. It is recognised that the purpose of the assurance papers' questions is to raise issues for discussion.
21. I look forward to a fruitful discussion ahead, as we shape and influence the <IR> journey together. With that, I will invite Michael to take over and talk to you about the exciting work that IIRC is doing. Michael, please.


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Alendronate Sodium (Generic Fosamax) - Product information and Uses
Alendronic acid or alendronate sodium which is marketed as Fosamax by Merck is a bisphosphonate drug used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases. It is marketed alone as well as in combination with vitamin D under the name Fosamax+D .
As with all potent bisphosphonates, the systemic bioavailability after oral dosing is low, averaging only 0.6–0.7% in women and in men under fasting conditions. Intake together with meals and beverages other than water further reduces the bioavailability. The absorbed drug rapidly partitions, with approximately 50% binding to the exposed bone surface; the remainder is excreted unchanged by the kidneys. Treatment of post-menopausal women with Fosamax has demonstrated normalization of the rate of bone turnover, significant increase in BMD (bone mineral density) of the spine, hip, wrist and total body, and significant reductions in the risk of vertebral (spine) fractures, wrist fractures, hip fractures, and all non-vertebral fractures. In the women with the highest risk of fracture (by virtue of pre-existing vertebral fractures) in the Fracture Intervention Trial, treatment with Fosamax 5 mg/day for two years followed by 10 mg/day for the third year (plus calcium and vitamin D) resulted in approximately 50% reductions in fractures of the spine, hip, and wrist compared with the control group taking placebos plus calcium and vitamin D.
Fosamax is used for Prophylaxis and treatment of female osteoporosis, Treatment of male osteoporosis, Prevention and treatment of corticosteroid-associated osteoporosis together with supplements of calcium and vitamin D as well as treatment of Paget's disease
Alendronate Sodium - Availability And Packaging
Alendronate is available as Generic Fosamax which is packaged in 10 mg and 70 mg tablets.
Contraindications and Precautions of Alendronate Sodium (Generic Fosamax)
The contraindications of Generic Fosamax are
Acute inflammations of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagitis, gastritis, ulcerations)
Clinically manifest osteomalacia
Certain malformations and malfunctions of the esophagus (strictures, achalasia)
Inability to stand, walk, or sit for 30 minutes after oral administration
Renal impairment with a creatinine clearance below 30ml/min
Hypersensitivity to alendronate or any inactive ingredient present in Generic Fosamax.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Patients below 18 yrs. of age, as no clinical data exists.
Side Effects of Alendronate Sodium (Generic Fosamax)
Below are mentioned the side effects of Generic Fosamax (Alendronate Sodium)
Gastrointestinal tract: ulceration of the esophagus; this may require hospitalization and intensive treatment. Gastric and duodenal ulceration may also occur. December 31, 2008, the FDA reported alendronate and related drugs may carry an increased risk for esophageal cancer. General: infrequent cases of skin rash, rarely manifesting as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, eye problems (uveitis, scleritis) and generalized muscle, joint, and bone pain (rarely severe) have been seen. In laboratory tests decreased calcium and phosphate values may be obtained but reflect action of the drug and are harmless. Osteonecrosis of the Jaw - Deterioration of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) may occur while on this drug, if dental work of any kind is carried out. Although osteonecrosis is uncommon, it occurs primarily in patients being administered intravenous biphosphonates, with most cases being reported in cancer patients. Neurological: Rare instances of auditory hallucinations and visual disturbances have been associated with alendronate and other bisphosphonates. Bone: Alendronate has been linked in long-term users to the development of low-impact femoral fractures. Further, studies suggest that users of alendronate have an increase in the numbers of osteoclasts and develop giant, more multinucleated osteoclasts; the significance of this development is unclear. People who have taken Fosamax has been linked to a rare type of leg fracture that cuts straight across the upper thigh bone after little or no trauma. (Subtrochanteric fractures). This is because Fosamax makes the thigh bone more brittle and stops the cells in the body that remodel the bone. Studies are showing that people who have taken Fosamax for more than five years are at risk for developing these kind of fractures. In some cases, patients have reported that, after weeks or months of unexplained aching, their thigh bones simply snapped while they were walking or standing.
Alendronate Sodium (Generic Fosamax) - Interactions
Below are listed the interactions of Alendronate Sodium (Generic Fosamax)
Milk, diet, and drugs containing high amounts of calcium, magnesium or aluminium (antacids): the resorption of alendronate is decreased. At least half an hour should pass after intake of alendronate before taking the supplement or drug.
Highly active vitamin D analogues or fluorides: no data is available. Concomitant treatment should be avoided.
The additional beneficial effect of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) with estrogens/progestins or raloxifene in postmenopausal women remains to be elucidated, but no interactions have been seen. The combination is therefore possible.
Intravenous ranitidine increases the oral bioavailability of alendronate. No clinical consequences are known.
The combination of NSAIDs and alendroate may increase the risk of gastric ulcers. Both these drugs have the potential to irritate the upper gastro-intestinal mucosa.
Generic Fosamax - Dosage
The dosage of generic fosamax to treat various indications are listed below:
Prophylaxis of osteoporosis in women: 5-10 mg daily or 35-70 mg weekly.
Therapy of osteoporosis in women and men : 10 mg daily or 70 mg weekly.
Osteoporosis under corticosteroids: 5-10 mg daily or 35-70 mg weekly in men and premenopausal women or those receiving concomitant HRT. In postmenopausal women not receiving HRT, the recommended dose is 10 mg daily or 70 mg weekly.
Paget's Disease: 40 mg daily for 6 months.
The drug is to be taken only upon rising for the day with water, not to exceed 6-8 oz. Stand, walk, or sit, and remain fasting for 30-45 minutes afterwards, then eat breakfast.
Additional Info: Prescribing Information
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Muscularskeletal Disorders
Tizanidine HCl Zanaflex
Ranitidine Hydrochloride Zantac
Methotrexate Neotrexate Tablets
Naproxen Sodium Generic Aleve
Indomethacin Generic Indocin
Alendronate Sodium Generic Fosamax
Risedronate Generic Actonel


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Q: derivative of convolution of a distribution I want to prove that the convolution of a distribution is a $C^1$-function i.e. I want to prove that $u \ast \phi \in C^1$. I want to use the usual definition of derivative. Can anyone please help me with that.
Here`s what I have:
$$ \frac {u\ast \phi (x+te_i-a)-u\ast \phi (x-a)}{t} = \frac{\langle  u,\phi(x+te_i-a)\rangle-\langle u,\phi (x-a) \rangle}{t} $$ $$= \langle u, \frac{\phi(x-(a-te_i))-\phi (x-a)}{-t} \rangle$$
and this converges to $$- \langle u,\frac { \partial \phi}{\partial x_i}(x-a) \rangle$$
then I have a note saying that we need to do it in a uniform way, show that the difference quotient converge to derivative in the topology of $\mathcal D (\mathbb R)$. I seriously don`t know what does this mean:(.
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UK camera operator dies filming stunt scene on BBC/Netflix drama
UK camera operator Mark Milsome has died filming a stunt scene for upcoming BBC and Netflix drama The Forgiving Earth. He was 54 years old.
UPDATE: BBC/Netflix series 'The Forgiving Earth' suspended after camera operator death
Source: Giles Keyte
Mark Milsome
Milsome's agent confirmed the news to Screen. The Guild of British Camera Technicians has issued a statement to its members.
The incident took place during a night shoot on location in Ghana on Saturday (Nov 18). Milsome was working as a camera operator on a car stunt sequence when he was killed.
London-born Milsome is survived by a wife and daughter.
The news has prompted an outpouring of condolences on social media from people who have worked with Milsome, including one UK-based cinematographer who said that he was "one of the kindest, funniest, most talented people I've ever had the pleasure of working with".
In a 30-year career, Milsome worked as a DOP, camera operator and assistant on features including Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan, James Bond feature Quantum Of Solace and Oscar-winner The Theory Of Everything. His TV credits included episodes of Game Of Thrones for HBO and Sherlock for the BBC.
His most recent work included as a B camera operator on war romance Bitter Harvest.
The Forgiving Earth – previously titled Black Earth Rising – is a Netflix, BBC2 and Drama Republic project co-produced by Eight Rooks Production. The series is a crime thriller focusing on a black Anglo-American family.
Milsome's agent Sarah Prince at UK-based agency Princestone, which reps creative and technical film personnel, commented to Screen:
"We have been utterly devastated by the death of our lovely Mark Milsome - camera operator and more recently DoP.
"Mark was one of the nicest, kindest, incredibly talented cameramen but completely humble with it. A gentle gentleman, forever positive, a delight to work with, he will be so greatly missed by us all.
"An investigation into the circumstances is under way, we all need answers to this dreadful tragedy.
"Mark was devoted to his wife and daughter; they are broken, as are his mother and father, Doug Milsome."
The BBC released the following statement to Screen: "We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear this terrible news. Mark Milsome was hugely talented and a much respected colleague. Our thoughts are with Mark's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."
The Guild of British Camera Technicians (GBCT) added: "The GBCT Board and its membership are absolutely devastated by this tragic news. Mark Milsome was not only an incredibly talented camera operator, he was also one of the kindest and sweetest of human beings. Thoughts and prayers are with Mark's family at this awful time."
Director Hugo Blick and production otufit Drama Republic commented: "It is with huge sadness that we confirm the death of Mark Milsome, a camera operator who was working with us on the Netflix /BBC production The Forgiving Earth. We are all completely devastated. Mark was such a wonderful, kind and generous person. All our thoughts and condolences are with Mark's family and his close friends at this tragic time. Giving them our support and focus is our number one priority."
Industry professionals to have responded to the news include Nocturnal Animals cinematographer Seamus McGarvey, who said on Twitter that he was "shocked and saddened".