A funny-looking woman named Fiona walks into a hotel and offers to grant Dom, the equally awkward night clerk on duty, three wishes in "The Fairy," the latest fest- and arthouse-friendly lark from semi-absurdist comedians Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon and Bruno Romy.
A funny-looking woman named Fiona walks into a hotel and offers to grant Dom, the equally awkward night clerk on duty, three wishes in "The Fairy," the latest fest- and arthouse-friendly lark from semi-absurdist comedians Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon and Bruno Romy. The fact that Dom can only decide on two wishes — he'd like a scooter, plus unlimited gas for life — and the near-certainty that Fiona isn't magic at all do little to slow the budding romance in this deliriously droll confection, which hones the misfit charm of their earlier features, "L'iceberg" and "Rumba," to find just the right balance.
The Belgo-Canadian-French trio, who specialize in pantomime and circus-style theatrics, have a clownlike knack for finding humor in the everyday. Ketchup bottles, bicycle chains and folding chairs become instruments of uproarious inspiration — a reminder of the degree to which good, old-fashioned physical comedy has faded from cinema. But unlike Peter Sellers, Jacques Tati and others who've excelled in this department, Dom and Fiona come as a pair, bringing a welcome dash of romance to the proceedings.
These two were clearly meant for one another, their gawky faces and knobby joints suggesting the string-bean silhouettes of Ichabod Crane and Olive Oyl. Whether or not auds are familiar with their previous features, they immediately sense the couple's potential when Fiona (Gordon) shows up at Dom's (Abel) front desk. Third wheel Philippe Martz (a regular of their films) has already laid the comedic groundwork, playing an English tourist who none-too-subtly tries to get around the hotel's no-pets policy, but there's something special between the other two, even if Dom is slow to pick up on it.
Dom isn't exactly dim, but there's an endearingly distracted quality about him. For starters, he easily misses the obvious clues that Fiona has escaped from a local mental hospital, and even after figuring it out, he doesn't see that as an obstacle to their budding romance. Fiona, meanwhile, must be extremely crafty to keep up her side of the relationship, which she does by granting his scooter-related wishes and conspicuously shoplifting a new outfit for their first proper date.
Embracing a fair amount of improv and exploration in their scripts, the creative team invent endless ways to use their bodies. Whenever the narrative momentum starts to lag, there's always room for a spontaneous dance scene, the first of which unfolds in a skinny-dipping daze and semi-explains Fiona's overnight pregnancy. "The Fairy" improves upon their usual formula by building a tighter, more coherent story on which to hang the setpieces, with seemingly random details (such as the appearance of a woman's rugby team) and callbacks to earlier jokes (including co-director Romy's slapstick turn as a near-blind bartender) ensuring a steady stream of laughs.
One especially amusing sequence polishes "Rumba's" hilarious rear-projection gag, as Fiona and Dom chase after their baby, which Fiona carelessly placed on the trunk of a moving car. Still, nothing can top Dom's crazy plan to break Fiona out of the hospital — a sequence that not only brings down the house but also serves to advance the plot in the process.
While "The Fairy" clearly takes advantage of a larger budget and scope, the filmmakers have retained the lo-fi tricks that have always made their sensibility so amusing. Tati did the same as his career progressed, though he spent more with each picture, until he finally bankrupted himself building "Playtime's" elaborate city set. In "The Fairy," Abel, Gordon and Romy have all of Le Havre as their playground. And now that the they've established the ideal format for their brand of comicbook-style humor, one can't help but wish they show the good sense to keep it at this level going forward.
Production: A MK2 release of a MK2, Courage Mon Amour production in co-production with France 3 Cinema, with the participation of France Televisions, Canal Plus, Cinecinema, BeTV and the assistance of Centre du Cinema et de l'Audiovisuel de la Communaute Francais de Belgique et des Teledistributeurs Wallons, in association with BNP Paribas Fortis Film Fund. (International sales: MK2, Paris.) Produced by Marin Karmitz, Charles Gillibert, Abel & Gordon. Directed, written by Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon, Bruno Romy.
Crew: Camera (color), Claire Childeric, Jean-Christophe Leforesier; editor, Sandrine Deegen; production designer, Nicolas Girault; sound, Fred Meert, Helene Lamy au Rousseau; special effects, Francois Jacquet. Reviewed at Cannes Film Festival (Director's Fortnight, opener), May 12, 2011. Running time: 94 MIN.


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NEAL and MICHAELE SCHON Put Spotlight on Elder Care Abuse to Save Fragile Mother
JOURNEY founder and only remaining original member NEAL SCHON and his wife, former Real Housewives D.C. star MICHAELE SCHON, are opening up their heretofore private lives to draw attention to the growing crisis of systemic elder care abuse in America. Originally revealed on Blast.com, the story of Michaele's mother, Rosemary Holt's, ongoing suffering at the hands of a broken legal system in Virginia is fast bringing much needed scrutiny to the critical social problem.
The evidence of insufficiency and abuse cited by the Schons includes frequent injuries, documented neglect, medical malpractice–including the administration of inappropriate and dangerous sedative medications–and untruthful reporting to the family concerning Rosemary's care.
Several of those involved with the case, including guardian ad litem Elizabeth L. Wildhack, temporary guardian Paul W. Barnett (Arlington, VA), as well as those family members that are insistent that she remain in assisted living against her wishes, have been contacted by the Schons with the goal of mediating towards the best resolution for Rosemary. When contacting any of the above to discuss Rosemary's future or to obtain any statement, all have declined, while Rosemary herself remains isolated at the facility. Unfortunately, until the Schons went public, there has been no willingness to address Rosemary's desires for her future.
Finally, the Schons, despite providing all financial support for Rosemary's care, are being blocked by the Court from seeing Rosemary, isolating her from all but a handful of family. She will not even be allowed to leave the facility to be with family over the Holiday season, further alienating and isolating her from most of her friends and family.
The couple has revealed that there is a major network documentary in process. "Saving Rosemary" will discuss the disconnected and profit driven multi-million dollar elder care business with the resulting abuse, neglect, and exploitation that is destroying the most vulnerable and fragile American citizens (for more on the elder care crisis in Virginia specifically, see USA Today's article on Elder Care Abuse in the VA Nursing Homes)
The couple's immediate goal is to obtain conservatorship of Rosemary in order to return her to the previous level of independence and dignity that she rightfully deserves, but also want to share their experience to create a meaningful dialogue about the condition of the American health care system.
Click on Image to Go to Video of Rosemary with Neal & Michaele prior to placement in facility, 2017
Original Release via Blast.com
Journey star Neal Schon is helping his wife, Michaele Schon gain a conservatorship over her mother to take the woman out of a facility where they feel she is being given insufficient care.
Michaele, who is formerly a "Real Housewives D.C." star, is trying to become the conservator over her mother, Rosemary Holt.
According to documents, filed by both Neal and Michaele, Rosemary recently fell in the parking lot and was hospitalized. During the hospitalization, the hospital made the decision to release her and file to appoint a temporary guardian (a lawyer connected to the hospital) to handle her care, and admitted her to an assisted living facility.
Michaele claims she wasn't involved in the decision to leave her mother, and says that since being admitted she is now being held against her will and has developed severe medical issues. Included in the filing, Michaele claims her mother developed an sacral wound on her back that caused her to become delirious.
The documents, filed by attorney Troy Martin, ask that the Schons take over full control of Rosemary's personal decisions and her estate. Neal and Michaele claim it has gotten so bad that she is "in a substandard and dangerous assisted living facility," and claim "She has suffered lacerations and contusions at this facility. She is being denied dental care which has resulted in severe dental problems."
The couple attached graphic photographic evidence of the injuries and sores, and also included photos of the 91-year old Rosemary sleeping upright in a chair and appearing to be in pain while laying on a couch. They say, "She is so uncomfortable in her room, she frequently sleeps on the couches or chairs in the lobby."
She also says her mother was diagnosed with dementia by the hospital, but they believe she was just delirious from the wound, and cannot express the severity of the situation. In seeking to become a guardian, Michaele also explains she and Neal want to move Rosemary out to California.
The stars claim they've already been paying for Rosemary's expenses and care, and have recently purchased her a home where they will pay the full cost of hiring a nurse and provide constant care.
However, we're told the other members of Michaele's family are supportive of Rosemary staying in the Virginia assisted living facility, so it appears the fight will have to be settled in court.
Documentation & Court Filings
On November 18, 2018, the Schons were contacted by Rosemary's long-time physician, Dr. Sia Sobhani, who had visited Rosemary in the facility that same day. At that time, he observed that she was being administered sedative / anti-psychotic medications that are not only inappropriate to her condition, but which are dangerous in regards to her current kidney function. Dr. Sobhani was alarmed and profoundly concerned about the long-term effects of the medications and immediately alerted them to the issue. Upon being informed of this, the Schons contacted the on-duty nurse, with several witnesses, to inquire about any medications being administered, and were told that Rosemary was only being administered Tylenol, despite Dr. Sobhani's having witnessed the administration.
Letter from Dr. Sia Sobhani Alerting Neal & Michaele Schon of Sedative / Anti-psychotic Medications Administered to Rosemary
Rosemary's Current Depressed and Potentially Sedated Condition
Rosemary Holt's Letter to Arlington, VA Court Judge Newman
Arm Injury Suffered By Rosemary Holt
Police Incident Report Regarding Above Injury and Police Involvement
Rosemary's Story Outlined in Petition
Individuals Associated with the Case
Who Is Judge William T. Newman?
Who is Rosemary's Guardian Ad Litem, Elizabeth L. Wildhack
Who Rosemary's Temporary Guardian, Paul W. Barnett?
Severe Sacral Wound Sustained in Hospital
Rosemary's Current Condition
45 To Argos Spotlight the Tragedy of Mental Illness With Release of Official Music Video for "Dementia"
Southwest Michigan based, Alternative Rock trio 45 To Argos has released the Official Music Video for their single, "Dementia." The video was directed by front-man Brandon Garrettand filmed by Chase Krueger
Click HERE to Download / Stream "Dementia"
"We wrote 'Dementia' with the mindset that every mental battle or illness matters, no matter how big or small. Depression, anxiety, and even stress can wreak havoc on everyone's sanity. It makes day to day life so much more difficult, and we wanted to illustrate that sort of decaying state of mind with this song. The inspiration and name for the song came from a medical help billboard our singer saw on his way home from work one day and it just really made sense to us once we finished writing the song." – 45 To Argos
45 To Argos is an Alternative Rock band from SW Michigan. Brandon Garrett (Guitar/Vox), Brandon Cromer (Bass) and David Lowe(Drums) work hard to bring you exceptional quality that shines through with every recording and performance. "We take pride in our evolving and unique sound, which leaves fans of every genre genuinely intrigued. We love the fact that there isn't another band that has our style or that we can specifically identify with. We want to be known for our own style, which is what makes us unique."
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regarding the first set of conditions but not the second set.
On June 1, 2018, Secretary Pompeo authorized the convening of an Accountability Review Board (ARB) to review a January 2017 attack on a U.S. government employee in Guadalajara, Mexico. Pursuant to Section 304 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986, as amended (22 U.S.C. 4834), the ARB will examine the facts and circumstances, and report findings and recommendations as it deems appropriate, in keeping with its mandate. (see American Diplomat Wounded in Targeted Attack in #Guadalajara, Mexico). Last month, the assailant was sentenced to 22 years (see U.S. National Sentenced to 22 Years For Attempted Murder of U.S. Diplomat in Mexico).
Secretary has appointed Lisa Kubiske, a retired U.S. Ambassador, as Chair of the Board. The other Board members are retired Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, retired Ambassador Joan Plaisted, Ms. Carol Gallo, and Mr. John DeSalvio. They bring to their deliberations distinguished backgrounds in government service.
12 FAM 030 on the ARB provides that "The Secretary must convene a Board not later than 60 days after the occurrence of an incident, except that such 60-day period may be extended for one additional 60-day period if the Secretary determines that the additional period is necessary for the convening of the Board." The attack occurred in January 2017; we have not been able to locate a notice of an ARB for this incident authorized by Tillerson. Pompeo assumed office in Foggy Bottom on April 26, 2018. ARB Guadalajara was authorized on June 1, 2018, some 17 months after the incident, but less than 60 days from Pompeo's taking office.
There is a provision in the regs for a delay in convening an ARB; we can't tell if the delay here was under this provision or simply because Tillerson's tenure was beset by chaos: With respect to breaches of security involving intelligence activities, the Secretary may delay the convening of a Board, if, after consultation with the chair of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the chair of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives, the Secretary determines that the establishment of a Board would compromise intelligence sources or methods. The Secretary must promptly advise the chairs of such committees of each determination to delay the establishment of a Board.
In any case, we're still interested in learning more about what happened to ARB Guadalajara. If it's been concluded, has it been forwarded to Congress?
This past July we blogged about the guilty plea of U.S. national and former medical student Zia Zafar over his attempted murder of Christopher Ashcraft, a U.S. diplomat assigned at the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara, Mexico (see U.S. National Zia Zafar Pleads Guilty to the Attempted Murder of U.S. Consulate Official in Mexico).
The original statement is available here.
A U.S. national and former medical student was sentenced to 264 months in prison for the 2017 shooting of a U.S. diplomat stationed at the U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department's Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney G. Zachary Terwilliger of the Eastern District of Virginia, Acting Special Agent in Charge Tom Jones of the FBI's Miami Field Office and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Christian J. Schurman for U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security and Director for Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), made the announcement.
Zia Zafar, 33, of Chino Hills, California, previously pleaded guilty to one count of attempted murder of an internationally protected person and one count of discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. Zafar was sentenced by U.S District Judge Anthony J. Trenga of the Eastern District of Virginia. In addition to the prison sentence, Zafar was sentenced to serve eight years of supervised release.
According to admissions made in connection with his guilty plea and facts presented at the sentencing hearing, on Jan. 6, 2017, Zafar, then living in Guadalajara, Mexico, armed himself with a firearm and wore a wig and sunglasses to disguise his appearance. He then waited in a parking garage for the victim, a vice consul who worked at the U.S Consulate in Guadalajara, following him as he walked towards his vehicle. After noticing a security guard nearby, Zafar changed his location to the vehicle exit ramp, where he waited for the vice consul to exit. When the vice consul approached the exit in his car, Zafar fired a single shot into the vehicle, striking the vice consul in his chest. The vice consul survived, but the bullet remains lodged in his spinal column, as it was deemed too dangerous to remove. Zafar admitted that he targeted the vice consul because he knew from earlier surveillance that the victim worked at the U.S. Consulate.
FBI and DSS investigated the case in close cooperation with Mexican authorities and with valuable assistance from the Justice Department's Office of International Affairs, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations. Trial Attorney Jamie Perry of the Criminal Division's Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Ron Walutes of the Eastern District of Virginia prosecuted the case.
We were hoping that court records would provide some more clarity about this case, unfortunately, they don't. We wanted to understand what made Consulate Guadalajara or this official the specific target in this attack. There is no mention in the unsealed court records of a visa denial as a motive in this attack. U.S. Attorney Terwilliger says, "The Vice Consul was targeted and shot because he represented the United States." All consulate officials represent the United States in Guadalajara, what made this specific diplomat the target? The U.S. national attacker reportedly lived in California but was studying in Mexico. This individual left California, went to Mexico, and then later decided to surveil the consulate in Guadalajara in order to find a target? Why? What made him decide he suddenly wanted to shot a representative of his own country one day? What was the trigger? This case remains perplexing to us.
On October 26, Mother Jones reported that Radio Televisión Martí went after George Soros in a two-part piece that aired in May 2018. The hit piece called the philanthropist a "multimillionaire Jew" and "the architect of the financial collapse of 2008." The Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB) oversees Radio and Television Martí at its headquarters in Miami. The U.S. Agency for Global Media (formerly BBG), a U.S. taxpayer-funded entity oversees OCB. The videos have been taken down but are still available on YouTube here and here. The State Department's Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs serves as the Secretary of State's representative on the Board. Heather Nauert became Acting Under Secretary on March 13, 2018 until October 10. 2018. As of this writing, we have not seen anything out of the State Department regarding these segments targeting a private American citizen.
"It was brought to my attention this weekend that the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB), which is overseen by the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), earlier this year aired a video segment about George Soros that is inconsistent with our professional standards and ethics. USAGM networks' content is required to adhere to the highest standards of professional journalism.
Those deemed responsible for this production will be immediately placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into their apparent misconduct. Disciplinary action appropriate under federal law may then be proposed, including the potential removal of those responsible, depending on the outcome of that investigation.
Tomás P. Regalado, the director of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, told Mother Jones in an email, "Judicial Watch is a good source, but having said that, it should not have been the only source. The two part series was not precise and did not have on the record sources to balance the story." Regalado noted that he became OCB director on June 6, several weeks after the segment aired, and three days later he appointed a new news director and assignment editor.
"To be fair and to show that we in the new administration are committed to journalistic integrity, the stories have been pulled out of the digital page, not because we want to hide anything, but because we want to be transparent if we say that the story did not have the required balance, then it should not be on the air," he said.
OCB has an annual budget of $28.1 million, it has 117 employees, and an audience estimated at 1 million.
On September 14, USDOJ announced that Luis Santos of New Jersey pleaded guilty to bribing a State Department employee. Santos admitted to paying $2,381 to a U.S. Consular Adjudicator at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo.
TRENTON, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, man today admitted giving a bribe to an employee of the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Luis Santos, 37, of Teaneck, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court to an information charging him with one count of bribery of a public official.
Santos paid $2,381 to a U.S. Consular Adjudicator in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to favorably handle and review non-immigrant visas, which allowed individuals from the Dominican Republic to apply for entry into the United States.
The bribery charge carries a maximum potential penalty of 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 18, 2018.
U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of the U.S Department of State Diplomatic Security Service with the investigation leading to today's guilty plea.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen D. Stringer of the U.S. Attorney's Office, Special Prosecutions Division in Newark.
Based on court filings (PDF), a cooperating witness ("CW") was employed by the State Department as a U.S Consular Adjudicator in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
2. From on or about September 22, 2017 to on or about March 9, 2018, SANTOS contacted the CW via WhatsApp and solicited the CW to participate in a bribery and fraud scheme, whereby SANTOS would pay money to the CW in exchange for the CW favorably handling and adjudicating fraudulent NIVs.
3. Throughout in or about February 2018, SANTOS sent the CW, via WhatsApp messaging, the names and appointment confirmations for five NIV Applicants, all of whom had interviews scheduled with the U.S. Consulate in Santo Domingo in or about March 2018 ( collectively, the "March Applicants"). SANTOS offered to pay the CW $500 for each fraudulent NIV issued to one of the March Applicants.
4. On or about February 25, 2018, SANTOS and the CW met in Hoboken, New Jersey (the "Hoboken Meeting"). During that meeting, which was consensually recorded by law enforcement, SANTOS confirmed that the March Applicants would pay $1,000 each for their fraudulent NIVs, and that the money would be split three ways, with a portion going to the CW in exchange for the CW favorably reviewing and adjudicating the five NIVs.
5. Law enforcement arranged for the issuance of what appeared to be genuine visas for the March Applicants. Accordingly, when each of the March Applicants appeared for their respective interviews, they were informed that their applications had been approved.
6. On or about March 9, 2018, SANTOS caused a relative in the Dominican Republic to wire $2,380.95 ($2,500 less the transfer service processing fee) to the CW via a money transferring service in exchange for the approval of NIVs for the five March Applicants.
In January 2017, we covered the shooting of Christopher Ashcraft, a U.S. diplomat stationed at the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara, Mexico.
[…] FBI and DSS investigated the case in close cooperation with Mexican authorities and with valuable assistance from the Justice Department's Office of International Affairs, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations. Trial Attorney Jamie Perry of the Criminal Division's Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Ronald L. Walutes Jr. of the Eastern District of Virginia are prosecuting the case.
On January 6, 2017, Christopher Ashcraft, the victim, was employed with the U.S.Department of State as a Vice Consul in the Consular office in Guadalajara, Mexico. As Vice Consul, Ashcraft is recognized by the Government of Mexico as a diplomat. As such, Ashcraftwas granted diplomatic immunity in the course of his official duties.
On or about January 6, 2017, Christopher Ashcraft visited a gym adjacent to a shopping center located at Agenda Vallarta #3300 in Guadalajara, Mexico. At approximately 6:19 p.m., an individual later identified as the Defendant, ZIA ZAFAR, shot Ashcraft with a pistol as Ashcraft was leaving the gym parking lot in his personal vehicle. The round struck Ashcraft in the chest. Ashcraft was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment, where he currently remains.
Special Agents with the FBI interviewed Ashcraft at the hospital. During the interview, Ashcraft stated that when he exited the gym, he noticed the individual later identified as ZAFAR, who was wearing blue scrubs, white shoes, and what appeared to be a wig. Based upon ZAFAR's behavior, Ashcraft felt as though ZAFAR was waiting for him. Ashcraft walked to apayment terminal to pay for his parking. When Ashcraft turned to walk towards his vehicle, hesaw that ZAFAR was following him. Ashcraft felt threatened and walked to a populated area of the parking garage. Once ZAFAR was no longer following him, Ashcraft got into his vehicle and drove towards the garage exit. Ashcraft was shot once in the chest while exiting the garage.
Surveillance video from the shopping center and parking garage was obtained by Mexican law enforcement. The video shows a male (later identified as ZAFAR) wearing what appears to be a wig, sunglasses, blue scrubs, and white shoes. ZAFAR appears to be following Ashcraft as Ashcraft exits the gym and pays for his parking at approximately 6:16 p.m. The videothen shows ZAFAR followmg Ashcraft for approximately three seconds. As Ashcraft walks to adifferentarea ofthe garage,the video shows ZAFAR walking up an incoming vehicle ramp at 6:17 p.m. Approximately one minute later, ZAFAR is seen at the top of the exit vehicle ramp, pacing back and forth with his right hand in his pocket. At approximately 6:19 p.m., Ashcraft's vehicle pulls up to the garage exit. The video shows ZAFAR taking aim with a pistol and firing into the windshield. The video then shows ZAFAR fleeing the scene.
The criminal complaint filed on January 9, 2017 was originally filed under seal and the offense description is listed as "Attempted Murder of an Internationally Protected Person".
The AFFIDAVIT by USA as to Zia Zafar was also sealed. The criminal case cover sheet is redacted but includes Zia Zafar's name, Juvenile FBI file number #316130AC9, and year of birth as 1985. The subject's race, place of birth, language/dialects are left blank (or redacted, hard to tell).
B. Sealing is necessary in order to safeguard the safety and privacy of the defendant. Counsel for the defendant has considered procedures other than sealing and none will suffice to protect this information from disclosure and to prevent public dissemination of information concerning Mr. Webster's mental health.
On May 5, 2017, there was a Status Conference to determine the competency of the defendant.
On August 11, 2017 there was an Arraignment/Competency Hearing.
On January 12, 2018 the Court granted the Motion for Psychiatric Exam and ordered that the defendant undergo a psychiatric examination at the Alexandria Detention Center.
On July 13, 2018, DOJ announced that U.S. national and former medical student Zia Zafar pleaded guilty to shooting the U.S. diplomat in Mexico.
The Statement of Facts filed on July 13, 2018 as part of Zafar's plea agreement is only three page long and notes that Zafar and the diplomat that he attacked did not know each other. According to the Statement, the diplomat was targeted because "the defendant knew from earlier surveillance that he worked at the United States Consulate in Guadalajara, Mexico." News citing Mexican officials previously reported that Zafar targeted Ashcraft over a visa denial.
The Affidavit submitted in support of the warrant says Zafar entered Mexico on a student visa, had a California driver's license and drove a Honda Civic with California license plate. It doesn't say when he entered Mexico or how long was he residing in the country prior to the attack.
The court filings do not indicate what made Consulate Guadalajara or this official the specific target in this incident; there is no mention in the unsealed court records of a visa denial as a motive in this attack.


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"How'd you get to be so cute": Remembering Phyllis Thaxter
The heavens gained several stars this year as classic film stars passed away in 2012.
Since Comet Over Hollywood did not give several of them the full attention they deserved, the first few days of 2013 will be dedicated to some of the notable celebrities who left us.
Eyes twinkling and bright smile.
The first time I was introduced to MGM actress Phyllis Thaxter was as she played Van Johnson's wife in the World War II film "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" (1944).
"How did you get to be so cute?" Van Johnson asked in the film.
"I had to be if I was going to get such a good-looking fella," she said.
Spencer Tracy, Phyllis Thaxter and Van Johnson in "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo."
"Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo," the story of Doolittle's raid on Japan, was Thaxter's first and probably best role.
Thaxter's acting career started on Broadway, and she was signed to MGM in 1944. The actress was the daughter of a Shakespearean actress and Supreme Court justice, according to a Hollywood Reporter article.
Many of the sweet and petite actress's roles were as wives and mothers, such as Ronald Reagan wife in "She's Working Her Way Through College," Margaret O'Brien's pregnant mother in "Tenth Avenue Angel" and a single mother who becomes Gene Kelly's love interest in "Living in a Big Way."
In the early 1950s, Thaxter left MGM and signed with Warner Brothers, but her contract was terminated in 1952.
The stumble in her career wasn't her choice.
Thaxter in 1945
In 1952, Thaxter was swimming in Portland, Maine while visiting family. She found she lost strength in her legs, and her brother rescued her. Thaxter had polio, according to a New York Times article.
She was put in an iron lung while pregnant, because the lung needed for breathing was weakened, according to the article.
But Thaxter overcame the disease, only suffering from pain in her feet due to nerve problems that her daughter said she never complained about.
Thaxter's career continued with television work until 1978, when she played the role of Ma Kent in "Superman," the role most remember her for today.
"I worked harder on that film than anything I'd done; I couldn't be bad," Thaxter said.
Though she wasn't a glamour girl, Thaxter's daughter Skye, said her mother discussed some of her romances with leading men, saying she had a "hell of a good time."
" Mother and Montgomery Clift were very much in love," Skye Aubrey said in a New York Times article. "They talked about getting married. They were planning on it. Then he found out he was gay."
Phyllis Thaxter passed away on Aug. 14, 2012, at the age of 92.
Though she isn't as well known today, she has always left an inexplicable impression on me, and I will go out of my way to see her films.
Maybe it's because she was "so cute."
This entry was posted in Star Profile and tagged 2012 deaths, Montgomery Clift, Phyllis Thaxter, Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo by Jnpickens. Bookmark the permalink.
3 thoughts on ""How'd you get to be so cute": Remembering Phyllis Thaxter"
Vienna on February 18, 2013 at 10:30 AM said:
I always liked Phyllis. thank you for lovely tribute. She is in two of my favorite films, BLODD ON THE MOON, in which she is led astray by Robert Preston, and NO MAN MAN OF HER OWN, in which she is the new bride of Richard Denning – unfortunately her role in this film is small. She's also in the western FORT WORTH with Randolph Scott.
Patricia Nolan-Hall (Caftan Woman) on November 21, 2013 at 3:57 PM said:
I think Phyllis' best role was as John Garfield's wife in "The Breaking Point" and adore her as the nice mom in "The World of Henry Orient".
Jnpickens on November 21, 2013 at 4:12 PM said:
I'm not sure if I knew who she was when I first saw "The World of Henry Orient" so I will have to watch. I haven't seen Breaking Point either.
She is really good in The Sign of the Ram


A torn calf muscle occurs when the muscle fibres in one or both of the major muscles in the lower leg (calf muscles) are subject to a sudden, large force causing them to stretch beyond their normal range of movement which results in a tear(s) depending on the severity.
A torn calf muscle can occur when the leg is stretched or twisted with great force such as is common in sports where extensions and sharp turns are necessary. For example, a calf injury could occur in a footballer who jumps high to win a header and lands at an awkward angle. Skiers can also have this problem if they do not stretch or warm up before rapid sprints.
Calf muscle tears are usually in three different degrees or levels of severity.
Grade 1: muscle tears are small and pain is not debilitating, if a very small tear occurs, the individual may feel tightness and pain in the leg for a few days but should still be able to engage in certain activities.
Grade 2: a larger tear usually occurs, which results in severe pain, tenderness and moderate swelling around the area. At this stage, it would be much harder and not advised to be involved in certain sporting activities.
Grade 3: this is usually a severance in the calf muscle and will cause severe pain and swelling that prevents the person from walking, running or jumping on the leg or putting any kind of pressure on it. This level of severity usually required immediate medical attention and most likely surgery to help reattach the muscles.
Fortunately, most calf muscle tears usually heal themselves with rest after about two months, the use of certain home remedies, painkillers, and careful rehabilitation exercises can also help to improve the recovery rate.
A calf muscle tear can occur when the muscle is pulled or stretched too far and the muscle fibres tear away from the tendon. Often this is when you move your calf suddenly or in an unusual direction. Calf muscle tears are often very prominent in athletes, especially those who participate in rapid movement sports such as tennis, rugby, football, and hockey. They are also common in sports such as squash and tennis because there are sudden sideways movements and lunging from standing.
A torn calf muscle can also occur as a result of lack of efficient stretching or warming up, falling awkwardly, or an over aggressive effort to speed up the healing process. It sometimes happens after repetitive stresses or if your muscles have not been warmed up properly before exercise.
Pain – sudden and unexpected pain is normal. Typically, the pain radiates down the back of the lower leg, however, depending on the proximity of the tear, pain may also be felt closer to the ankle or the back of the knee.
Swelling – after a calf muscle tear, the pain is usually accompanied by swelling where the surrounding muscle is inflamed by the rush of blood.
Bruising – it is not uncommon to experience some bruising after calf muscle tear, it is more prominent the higher the severity of the tear. Since all this occur just under the skin, blood is trapped, discolouring the skin.
Weakness – weakness or muscle failure in the lower leg is possible, this is often reflected in the inability to point of lower or rotate the ankle or toes.
Stiffness – many people may also experience muscle stiffness a short time after the injury which may result in limping, as time passes the stiffness should dissipate.
Other symptoms that may also be experienced include a limited range of motion in the ankle and trouble standing on the injured leg.
An individual can usually tell when they have a torn calf muscle, due to the sudden extreme pain at the location of the calf possible with an audible "pop" which is often accompanies by swelling and mobility problems. To confirm this, it is essential that a medical assessment is carried out by a doctor.
The physician is likely to carry out a physical assessment to determine the extent of the injury and what further steps should be taken.
Physical examination – the doctor will look to understand when and how the patient initially experienced the pain and what mode of action caused it. There is likely to be visible bruising to the affected area, and pain experienced if pressure is applied there. The doctor may also ask the patient to try and move their foot around; this will help him or her to see the limitations to their range of motion.
X-ray/MRI Scan – these are usually carried out further to the physical examination to determine the extent of the damage and what further steps should be taken in terms of treatment e.g. whether wearing a supportive brace or wrap for several weeks during the healing or using prescription anti-inflammatory drugs to limit pain while the injury naturally heals itself.
If it is identified as a torn calf muscle depending on the severity the doctor is likely to refer the individual to a physiotherapist who will further advice on a course of action to strengthen the calf muscles too speed up healing and to prevent a recurrent injury in the future.
Ice – Put an ice pack on the area of the calf, which is painful for around 20 minute intervals. You can continue to maintain apply ice swelling in the first 48 hours, if necessary.
Compress – Use an elastic bandage to lightly but firmly wrap the injured area. This will help with swelling and relieve some of the pain in the region in many cases.
Elevate – Use a cushion to support the calf and keep the injured calf at an elevated position. Sit on a sofa or bed, if possible, and place the leg up on the pillows. This is especially important when sleeping.
NSAIDS – Take a mild pain reliever such as ibuprofen or paracetamol which may also prevent further inflammation. Ensure you speak to your doctor before using any not over-the -counter painkillers.
Massage – rehabilitate your injury with a sports' massage when possible with a qualified physiotherapist once your torn calf muscle is no longer in danger, inflamed or irritated further. Check with your doctor before you try this, as doing this too early may exacerbate the problem.
The calf muscle is one of the largest and most used muscles in the human body. Connecting the knee to the ankle and foot, it is used in every motion with the legs. People rely on the calf to make to make almost every step, therefore a torn calf muscle can be devastating to daily movement. There are certain actions that can be taken to prevent the risk of muscle tears.
Stretching – before any strenuous activity, your muscles need a warm-up, improved blood circulation and elasticity increase before training, they help to prevent injuries in the long term.
On the ground sitting with your feet extended in front of you, extend your hands towards your toes gently.This stretches your calves.
With your legs together, go on your tiptoes and lower your heel slowly, repeat this about 10 reps.
Start with a brisk 5-minute walk, increase to jogging pace and ultimately running speed. This will help your calves to acclimate the pace of your workout.
Increase fluid intake – ensure you drink plenty of water throughout your routine.Water helps to flush out toxins that build up in the muscles and keeps muscles hydrated, reducing the opportunity for tears.
Remember to warm down – reduce your activity level slowly at the end of your routine.A sudden stop in a strenuous activity may confuse to a system which can not only lead to the build-up of lactic acid and consequently muscle cramps, but also increase the risk of injury.
Walk or jog slowly for a few minutes, this cooling routine helps to flush the toxins built up during activity and helps to keep the muscles in a state of low activity.
Refuel your body – your body uses calories and nutrients at work.Restocking these are essential for the growth and maintenance of the muscles. A balanced meal of protein and complex carbohydrates, such as lean chicken breast and brown rice will give your body the nutrients it needs rebuilding and fuel healthy muscle tissue.


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How Coronavirus has Impacted the Funeral Industry
Like many industries, Coronavirus has had a huge impact on the funeral industry, especially for funeral homes based in Melbourne. There are two main areas in which the funeral industry has needed to pivot and shift the way things are usually done.
Area 1: The Funeral Home
No one could have prepared us for how the Coronavirus has impacted Funeral Homes. There have been a number of things that we needed to understand then adapt.
The first was understanding restrictions of what was and wasn't allowed.
Since March, this has changed daily. From June, we were able to hold 50 guests at a funeral, ensuring social distancing was adhered. And by July Funerals were down to only 10 people.
That's been the most difficult thing to witness as a funeral director – families having to select only 10 people to attend their loved one's funeral.
As these restrictions progressed, we had to keep our staff up to date, so they all knew what they could and couldn't sign off with families. This information also had to be reflected on our website, so families were assured that we understood the guidelines and could confidently walk them through it at this exceptionally difficult time.
The second was the use of Technology
Since all the restrictions were limited the number of people who could attend a funeral, we had to work fast to improve our live streaming technology. Many people from all over the world would be wanting to view the live funeral of their loved one, with no other choice.
So, we had to improve our live streaming abilities to ensure it was reliable, giving grieving families and friends a view to the funeral of their loved one. This was also recorded for those who were unable to attend the live stream.
Again, we had to update our staff to understand the ins and outs of this service, so they could relay it to the families they were talking to. We also had to update this service on our website, so potential clients knew this was an offer we could provide for their loved one.
To be honest, this has been one of the positive things to come out of the pandemic. It has changed the way we think about funerals and will be part of the funeral industry going forward.
The third was the safety of our staff
Our staff had to ensure they were keeping safe at all times when liaising with families and conducting the funerals. This meant social distancing, wearing masks, sanitising all the time and trying to converse with clients over the phone as much as possible.
Area 2: The Families
As we all know, the death of a loved one is difficult enough already, let alone during a Global Pandemic. Grief is the most difficult thing one will confront in a lifetime, and seeing families have to deal with their grief whilst navigating the restrictions of the pandemic has been tough.
This is why we have tried to help and guide them as much as we can during these unprecedented times. Hence the use of technology to ensure all loved ones can attend the funeral, no matter where they are. This also meant that virtual eulogies could take place and families could still feel connected, even though they were physically apart.
To say the pandemic impacted the Funeral Industry is an understatement and know we are looking at the positives that have come out of this that we can take into the future. We aim to continue to improve the service we provide, no matter what is thrown our way.
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New CBP Enforcement Initiative Targets Goods Made with Forced Labor: International Trade Law Firm | Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A.
19 USC 1307 prohibits the importation of goods mined, produced, or manufactured, wholly or in part, in any foreign country by forced labor, including convict labor, forced child labor, and indentured labor. Effective March 1, 2016, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act closed a loophole in this law that had allowed imports of certain forced labor-produced goods if there was insufficient domestic production to meet consumptive demands. When information reasonably indicates that goods within the purview of 19 USC 1307 are being imported, CBP may issue withhold release orders requiring detention of those goods at all U.S. ports of entry (and has done so with respect to a handful of goods from China).
In a significant but little-noticed change, the Countering America's Adversaries through Sanctions Act (H.R. 3364) created a presumption that "significant goods, wares, articles, and merchandise mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by the labor of North Korean nationals or citizens" are forced labor goods in violation of 19 USC 1307 and prohibited from entry into the U.S. This provision could have a significant impact on imports from China, Russia, Mexico, Poland, and other countries in which North Koreans have been known to work, including in the apparel, seafood, and other industries.
This presumption may be rebutted for specific goods that CBP finds, by clear and convincing evidence, were not produced with convict, forced, or indentured labor under penal sanctions. However, whereas 19 USC 1307 requires the U.S. government to prove that goods are made with forced labor, CAATSA places the burden on importers to prove that they are not; i.e., that North Koreans were not involved in the production of their goods or, if they were, that they were not working as forced laborers.
CBP has begun sending importers requests for information about their efforts to ensure their supply chains are free from forced labor, including labor performed by North Koreans. Among other things, CBP is asking importers to provide information on their due diligence programs, contact information for manufacturers at all levels of their supply chains, and copies of any forced labor audits, including findings and recommendations.
According to ST&R member Marilyn-Joy Cerny, a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official said recently that importers may well need to change their approach to forced labor compliance because typical corporate social responsibility and supply chain due diligence processes will likely be insufficient to meet obligations under CAATSA.
ST&R professionals are ready to help companies respond to CBP inquiries, review their supply chains, and implement new compliance measures as needed. For more information, please contact Tom Travis at (305) 894-1001, Marilyn-Joy Cerny at (212) 549-0161, or Elise Shibles at (415) 986-1088 x 1403.


This volume examines advertising for McDonald's, Levi's, Frito-Lay, and Coca-Cola used in Poland from 1990 to 2007. Case studies reveal a complex relationship between the corporations and Polish society and challenge the assumption that companies force products and ideas into a new market and thus destroy traditions and cultures. Companies instead found that they must adapt to meet Poland's cultural needs and pressures. Against a backdrop of globalization, the book contends, Poles transform and assimilate these outside products into their culture.
"Johnson's study should serve as an ideal model for all future examinations of commercial advertising…provides an incisive and extremely perceptive analysis of how advertising works as popular culture narrative…brilliant…wonderfully well-written…one of the best I have ever read"—The Journal of Popular Culture.


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When I was back home in the US in July, my friend Leah and I took a day trip to the wineries of southwestern Michigan, but before we made our way to a few of them, we stopped for lunch first. We had planned to have a posh lunch at the Tabor Hill Winery but it turned out they were closed on the day we went, so we backtracked to the lakeside resort town of New Buffalo, complete with waterfront condos and shops selling taffy, tacky souvenirs and cheap T‐shirts. The restaurant we wound up at was The Stray Dog, where we sat on the screened‐in porch overlooking the boats in the marina across the street, eating fish tacos and fries and drinking iced tea — a perfect Plan B, actually.
I'm sure Tyler Florence's original recipe for homemade goujons using mahi mahi and panko is a real treat, but here is my unapologetically bastardized — and faster and easier — version. He also calls for a pink chile mayo made with canned chipotles in adobo sauce, and even though I brought back a couple cans from my trip, I was feeling too stingy to use them for this and improvised with this lime mayo instead.
Cook the fish sticks (fingers) according to the instructions on the package. Keep warm until ready to serve.
To make the lime mayo, whisk together the mayo, lime zest and juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
To make the mango radish salsa, combine the mango, radishes, chili and red onion in a bowl. Pour over the lime juice and stir well, then scatter over the chopped cilantro and season to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve the tacos buffet style: pile up the fish sticks on a plate, put the lime mayo in a bowl and the mango radish salsa in another. Set a pile of shredded cabbage, cilantro leaves, chopped spring onions/chives and lime wedges next to the fish. Warm the tortillas in the oven for a minute or two (or zap them in a microwave) and serve, letting everyone help themselves.
Toss the sweet potato batons with the olive oil, paprika, cayenne and salt and pepper. Scatter them in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the wedges are golden brown. Serve with lime wedges.


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class Extension;
class Profile;
class SpeechInputExtensionNotification;

namespace net {
class URLRequestContextGetter;
}

// Used for API tests.
class SpeechInputExtensionInterface {
 public:
  SpeechInputExtensionInterface();
  virtual ~SpeechInputExtensionInterface();

  // Called from the IO thread.
  virtual void StartRecording(
      speech_input::SpeechRecognizerDelegate* delegate,
      net::URLRequestContextGetter* context_getter,
      int caller_id,
      const std::string& language,
      const std::string& grammar,
      bool filter_profanities) = 0;

  virtual void StopRecording(bool recognition_failed) = 0;
  virtual bool HasAudioInputDevices() = 0;

  // Called from the UI thread.
  virtual bool HasValidRecognizer() = 0;

  // Called from both IO and UI threads.
  virtual bool IsRecordingInProcess() = 0;

 protected:
  scoped_refptr<speech_input::SpeechRecognizer> recognizer_;
};

// Manages the speech input requests and responses from the extensions
// associated to the given profile.
class SpeechInputExtensionManager
    : public base::RefCountedThreadSafe<SpeechInputExtensionManager>,
      public speech_input::SpeechRecognizerDelegate,
      public content::NotificationObserver,
      private SpeechInputExtensionInterface {
 public:
  enum State {
    kIdle = 0,
    kStarting,
    kRecording,
    kStopping,
    kShutdown // Internal sink state when the profile is destroyed on shutdown.
  };

  // Structure containing the details of the speech input failed notification.
  struct ExtensionError {
    std::string extension_id_;
    std::string error_;

    ExtensionError(const std::string& extension_id, const std::string& error)
        : extension_id_(extension_id), error_(error) {}
  };

  // Should not be used directly. Managed by a ProfileKeyedServiceFactory.
  explicit SpeechInputExtensionManager(Profile* profile);

  // Returns the corresponding manager for the given profile, creating
  // a new one if required.
  static SpeechInputExtensionManager* GetForProfile(Profile* profile);

  // Initialize the ProfileKeyedServiceFactory.
  static void InitializeFactory();

  // Request to start speech recognition for the provided extension.
  bool Start(const std::string& extension_id,
             const std::string& language,
             const std::string& grammar,
             bool filter_profanities,
             std::string* error);

  // Request to stop an ongoing speech recognition.
  bool Stop(const std::string& extension_id, std::string* error);

  // Retrieve the actual state of the API manager.
  State state() const { return state_; }

  // Check if recording is currently ongoing in Chrome.
  bool IsRecording();

  // Called by internal ProfileKeyedService class.
  void ShutdownOnUIThread();

  // Methods from content::NotificationObserver.
  virtual void Observe(int type,
                       const content::NotificationSource& source,
                       const content::NotificationDetails& details) OVERRIDE;

  // Methods from SpeechRecognizerDelegate.
  virtual void SetRecognitionResult(
      int caller_id,
      const content::SpeechInputResult& result) OVERRIDE;

  virtual void DidStartReceivingAudio(int caller_id) OVERRIDE;
  virtual void DidCompleteRecording(int caller_id) OVERRIDE;
  virtual void DidCompleteRecognition(int caller_id) OVERRIDE;
  virtual void DidStartReceivingSpeech(int caller_id) OVERRIDE;
  virtual void DidStopReceivingSpeech(int caller_id) OVERRIDE;
  virtual void OnRecognizerError(int caller_id,
                                 content::SpeechInputError error)
                                 OVERRIDE;
  virtual void DidCompleteEnvironmentEstimation(int caller_id) OVERRIDE;
  virtual void SetInputVolume(int caller_id, float volume,
                              float noise_volume) OVERRIDE;

  // Methods for API testing.
  void SetSpeechInputExtensionInterface(
      SpeechInputExtensionInterface* interface);
  SpeechInputExtensionInterface* GetSpeechInputExtensionInterface();

 private:
  // SpeechInputExtensionInterface methods:
  virtual bool IsRecordingInProcess() OVERRIDE;
  virtual bool HasAudioInputDevices() OVERRIDE;
  virtual bool HasValidRecognizer() OVERRIDE;

  virtual void StartRecording(
      speech_input::SpeechRecognizerDelegate* delegate,
      net::URLRequestContextGetter* context_getter,
      int caller_id,
      const std::string& language,
      const std::string& grammar,
      bool filter_profanities) OVERRIDE;

  virtual void StopRecording(bool recognition_failed) OVERRIDE;

  // Internal methods.
  void StartOnIOThread(
      net::URLRequestContextGetter* context_getter,
      const std::string& language,
      const std::string& grammar,
      bool filter_profanities);
  void ForceStopOnIOThread();

  void SetRecognitionResultOnUIThread(
      const content::SpeechInputResult& result,
      const std::string& extension_id);
  void DidStartReceivingAudioOnUIThread();
  void StopSucceededOnUIThread();

  void DispatchError(const std::string& error, bool dispatch_event);
  void DispatchEventToExtension(const std::string& extension_id,
                                const std::string& event,
                                const std::string& json_args);
  void ExtensionUnloaded(const std::string& extension_id);

  void SetInputVolumeOnUIThread(float volume);
  void ResetToIdleState();

  virtual ~SpeechInputExtensionManager();

  friend class base::RefCountedThreadSafe<SpeechInputExtensionManager>;
  class Factory;

  // Lock used to allow exclusive access to the state variable and methods that
  // either read or write on it. This is required since the speech code
  // operates in the IO thread while the extension code uses the UI thread.
  base::Lock state_lock_;

  // Used in the UI thread but also its raw value as notification
  // source in the IO thread, guarded by the state lock and value.
  Profile* profile_;

  // Used in both threads, guarded by the state lock.
  State state_;
  std::string extension_id_in_use_;

  // Used in the UI thread.
  content::NotificationRegistrar registrar_;
  SpeechInputExtensionInterface* speech_interface_;
  scoped_ptr<SpeechInputExtensionNotification> notification_;
};

#endif  // CHROME_BROWSER_SPEECH_SPEECH_INPUT_EXTENSION_MANAGER_H_


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Woman's Assailant Lynched By A Mob Negro Taken From Alabama Officers And Killed
Walter Clayton (Attempted Lynching)
Wilkes-Barre Semi-Weekly Record
Mobile, Ala., April 5. – Walter Clayton, a negro, who was serving time at the stockade of the Hand Lumber Co. for manslaughter, late Saturday afternoon assaulted Mrs. Joseph White, aged 20, and was lynched by a mob of seventy-five men outside the limits of Bay Minette last night.
The assault occured at the woman's home, six miles below Loxley. Clayton entered the house, it is said, and choked Mrs. White into submission. The negro returned to the convict camp, where he was arrested late Saturday night. The negro told the officers not to take him back to the scene of his crime as he committed it, and it was not necessary to have him identified. The officers hurried him to Bay Minette, county seat of Baldwin County. As they approached the jail seventy-five men came from behind a fence and took charge of the negro, dragging him and the deputy seventy-five yards before it was discovered the men were handcuffed together. The deputy was then released and the negro carried away.
The negro's body has not yet been found.
"Woman's Assailant Lynched By A Mob; Negro Taken From Alabama Officers And Killed." Wilkes-Barre Semi-Weekly Record (Wilkes-Barre, PA), April 7, 1908.


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 * @category   PHP
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 * @author     Manuel Pichler <mapi@pdepend.org>
 * @copyright  2008-2012 Manuel Pichler. All rights reserved.
 * @license    http://www.opensource.org/licenses/bsd-license.php  BSD License
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Q: What do metadata-agent health errors in GKE logs mean? I setup a standard GKE cluster including istio. In the logs I find errors among which e.g.:
{
 insertId:  "xuxoovg5olythg"
 logName:  "projects/projectname/logs/stderr"
 metadata: {…}
 receiveTimestamp:  "2019-01-03T11:39:10.996283280Z"
 resource: {
  labels: {
   cluster_name:  "standard-cluster-1"
   container_name:  "metadata-agent"
   location:  "europe-west4-a"
   namespace_name:  "kube-system"
   pod_name:  "metadata-agent-859mq"
   project_id:  "myprojectname"
  }
  type:  "k8s_container"
 }
 severity:  "ERROR"
 textPayload:  "W0103 11:39:06 7fc26c8bf700 api_server.cc:183 /healthz returning 500; unhealthy components: Pods
"
 timestamp:  "2019-01-03T11:39:06Z"
}

Is this a problem? What to do with this?

A: Currently it is said to be working as intended, as a short-term solution. Possibly will be fixed in the future.
Source: https://github.com/Stackdriver/metadata-agent/issues/183#issuecomment-426406327

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Urlacher's Hall of Frame enshrinement gives us first look at Nagy's new Bears
in Sports | Chicago Bears by MegaBearsFan
Geez, it's already football season? Thursday night saw the annual NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony and preseason football game. The Bears and the Ravens played the game, which finally gives us Bears fans a brief (and limited) glimpse of what new coach Matt Nagy's team might look like.
Brian Urlacher was inducted into the Hall of Fame prior to Bears playing the game.
Perhaps my favorite player ever, Bears great Brian Urlacher, was inducted into the Hall of Fame prior to the game, alongside players like Ray Lewis, Randy Moss, and Packer great Jerry Kramer (how was Jerry Kramer not already in the Hall?). It goes without saying that I miss watching Urlacher play. I also miss playing as him in Madden video games.
Brian Urlacher was a great player and
consummate teammate who always
celebrated his teammates' success.
I always admired the physicality, speed, and intelligence that Urlacher played with. But it wasn't just his on-field performance that I admired. I also appreciated the way that he always seemed to be watching his team from the sidelines whenever he was off the field. I remember every time Devin Hester returned a kick, or every time a back broke a big run, or the QB made a big throw, Urlacher was running down the sideline, chasing his teammates and hooting and hollering in celebration of their success. He was a consummate team player, and seemed to be an all-around quality person. Players like him, Devin Hester, Charles Tillman, and some non-Bears like Peyton Manning, are the reason that I started watching football more regularly.
Hopefully, recent linebacker draftees Roquan Smith and Leonard Floyd can live up to the legacy of Urlacher, Butkus, and Singletary.
Limited look at Matt Nagy's offense
Sadly, we didn't get to see first round (8th overall) draft pick Roquan Smith at all, nor did we see second year QB Mitch Trubisky. Smith is holding out over contractual concerns relating to the NFL's new helmet collision rules and other issues. I'm not going to talk much about the team's defensive performance, as it shouldn't be indicative of how they'll play in the regular season. I'll pay more attention to the defense in the next couple games. First of all, coverages and blitz schemes in the first game of preseason are usually very simple and rudimentary. Also, I'm assuming (and hoping) that Roquan Smith's holdout will be resolved by the time of the regular season.
Backup Chase Daniel [LEFT] was outplayed by his backup Tyler Bray [RIGHT].
Even though we didn't see Trubisky, both of the Bears' backup QBs weren't too bad -- something that we don't often see from the Bears. Admittedly, it's the first week of preseason, starters aren't playing on defense either, and coverages aren't going to be too sophisticated. Chase Daniel had an early interception, but it was a fluke ball that bounded off a lineman's helmet, so not Daniel's fault. He threw another interception later, but that looked more like a miscommunication between QB and receiver rather than a bad throw or bad read. He petered out quite a bit after the first drive, but a lot of that had to do with receiver Bennie Fowler III dropping passes. Fowler better pick up his play if he wants a spot on the 53-man roster.
Backup-backup QB Tyler Bray had a much better game, leading what could have been a game-tying scoring drive late in the fourth quarter. Bray didn't put many points on the board, but he was generally on-target and on-time with his throws. There was one play in the start of the fourth quarter in which he had Tanner Gentry open in the back of the end zone behind the defense. The pass was tipped out of the back of the end zone, but could have been a score if Bray had put a little more touch on it. If Bray cleans up mistakes like that and plays well in the preseason, he could possibly challenge Chase Daniel for the backup position.
Javon Wims was the stand-out Bear by making plays like this leaping sideline catch.
Aside from Fowler's drops and DeMarcus Ayer's 3rd quarter fumble, receivers showed some spark. Joshua Bellamy had some good plays early on, but the real stand-out was 7th-round draft pick Javon Wims, who made some spectacular catches and explosive runs in the final quarter of the game. I think Wims made his first reception in the closing seconds of the third quarter, but then went on to rack up almost 90 yards, including a spectacular leaping grab on the sidelines to start the 4th quarter, and a fourth down conversion that set up the Bears' final score.
He may have been playing against the Ravens' third and fourth string defenders, but Wims played like a clutch receiver. The Bears are kind of loaded at receiver for a change (Allen Robinson, Tyler Gabriel, and rookie 2nd-round pick Anthony Miller did not play), so wims might not make the 53-man roster. He will almost certainly be on the practice squad, however, and will probably be the first man up if any receivers go down with injury.
Wims didn't score a touchdown, as Tanner Gentry got that final touchdown. I'm looking forward to seeing how Gentry pans out this season. He was elevated from the practice squad in the middle of last season and showed some potential as a receiver. He had a few balls thrown to him in the second half of this game, but they were almost all either missed throws from Bray, or mis-reads by Bray or Gentry.
Running game non-existant
We also didn't see Jordan Howard or Tarik Cohen. We metaphorically also didn't see any other running backs either. Benny Cunningham broke a big run early in the game on a rather slick fake reverse. Other than that, however, Bears' running backs did absolutely nothing, and that's probably why they couldn't win the game. The Bears could not run the ball at all! It cost them on a fourth-and-inches in the 3rd quarter, when Ryan Nall got stuffed in the backfield for a loss.
The Bears must be able to convert these in the regular season!
2-point conversion a sign of aggressive offense?
I liked a lot of the offensive scheming that I saw from Nagy's offense.There was a fake reverse in the opening possession that froze up the defense a bit and allowed Benny Cunningham to break off a big run. A fullback also scored a touchdown as a receiver out of the backfield. Plays like this show that Nagy will hopefully use every weapon at his disposal to move the ball.
Nagy's willingness to spread the ball around and get a lot of players involved is a big departure from the Jay Cutler days, in which the Bears seemed determined to-a-fault to force the ball downfield. The most interesting offensive decision, however, was ultimately the game-losing one. Nagy decided to go for a two-point conversion to try to win the game in the last few minutes instead of tie. Bray didn't notice his fullback coming wide open in the flats and forced the ball out the back of the end zone to result in a one-point loss for Bears backups.
Bray didn't see his fullback coming open in the flat for the failed 2-pt conversion.
This play left me with a burning question going into the weekend. Is this an indication of Nagy's desire to run an aggressive offense? Or was this simply a desire to avoid taking a preseason game into an unnecessary overtime, and not risk further injuries in a game that is ultimately meaningless? Hopefully, it was a little of both.
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This month's StackMates focuses on Tableau: What is in a marketing stack for Tableau users?
Google Analytics, the largest in this graphic, is used most often with Tableau, followed closely by social media tools.
The most popular marketing automation program for Tableau users is Marketo, followed by Pardot.
Bing is listed more often than Google.
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Nestled in the southeastern portion of Mexico on the shores of Lake Bacalar is Al Cielo Bacalar, an intimate 14-room boutique hotel that allows its guests to bask in the beauty and luxury of the Quintana Roo region.
Hotel owner Andrew Olavarrieta has been welcoming visitors to his property for 14 years, but only recently launched a personalised website that truly allows him to grow his brand and improve his hotel's exposure in the industry.
Operating a small hotel in a popular tourist destination comes with many challenges. Unlike the major corporate chains and expansive resort properties nearby, Andrew did not have his own marketing or web design team to create a website for him. He recognised that his brand needed to develop and offer a way for travellers to book directly online, but it was not easy to create a personalised website that would be affordable, manageable or visible.
About two years ago, he began to search online for web building tools for hotels, and discovered one that would be the answer to all his problems.
"We were looking for an easy-to-use and a self-managed web solution, and luckily we found SiteMinder", Andrew says.
Andrew already used SiteMinder's TheBookingButton and The Channel Manager at his property, so when he discovered Canvas during an online search he knew that he had found the solution he needed.
Canvas is a customised website design tool that allows hotel operators to create a cohesive, appealing and user-friendly website in a matter of minutes.
Canvas naturally improves Google rankings and allows hotel operators to target the travellers who are most likely to book rooms at their properties.
In addition to the product being developed by SiteMinder Andrew was also impressed with several other aspects of Canvas.
"It only took a week to get the new website up and running and I was able to make any updates on my own instantly", Andrew explains.
If Andrew had hired a contractor to design a website for him, he would always have to be waiting on the webmaster to make changes to the design, layout or content.
With Canvas by SiteMinder, he can easily update the Al Cielo Bacalar website independently.
It didn't take long to see the impact that Canvas had on his hotel.
The cohesive design of his website as well as the innovative features that it now includes have caught the attention of new guests from around the world.