A 63-year-old man who was being held at the Cook County Jail on sexual assault charges died at Stroger Hospital Thursday afternoon.
Andrew Gayles, of the 2700 block of West 25th Street, was pronounced dead at 6:30 p.m., the Cook County medical examiner's office said. An autopsy to determine the cause and manner of his death is scheduled for Friday.
He was at Stroger Hospital being treated for cirrhosis of the liver at the time, Cook County sheriff's office spokeswoman Sophia Ansari said.
Gayles was arrested Jan. 17, 2013, after officers were called about a sexual assault at a home in the 1800 block of South Kedzie, police said at the time. When they arrived, officers heard a female voice screaming for help and forced entry into the home.
The officers unlocked the door to the bedroom from which the screams were coming and saw Gayles on the bed on top of the victim, punching her in the head, police said.
He was taken into custody on signed complaints from the victim, who was an acquaintance of his, and charged with unlawful restraint, aggravated criminal sexual assault and battery, police said.
Gayles had been held at the Cook County Jail on a $750,000 bond since his arrest, Ansari said. He was also being held without bond for a February conviction for possession of a controlled substance.


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Des nano-anticorps ciblant TDP-43 pour le traitement de maladies neurodégénératives
Jean-Pierre Julien
Centre de recherche Université Laval Robert Giffard
Domaine : neurosciences, santé mentale et toxicomanies
Fonds d'innovation Pfizer-FRQS
Concours 2013-2014
A landmark in research on neurodegenerative diseases was the report in 2006 of a protein called TDP-43 as being a major component of protein aggregates in frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Subsequently, Julien and colleagues made the unexpected discovery that an overproduction of TDP-43, such as detected in ALS, can drive exaggerated activation of the nuclear factor-kB (NF-kB), a key regulator of genes involved in innate immunity.
From these results, we propose to develop a novel therapeutic approach based on production of single chain antibodies, called nanobodies, against TDP-43 that will disrupt interaction between TDP-43 and NF-kB. The first objective will be to derive recombinant antibodies (nanobodies) from the mRNA of cell lines producing antibodies against TDP-43 and to test their ability to block TDP-43 binding to NF-kB. Transfection studies in cultured cells will be carried out to determine the ability of vectors encoding nanobodies to reduce the innate immune responses and inflammation. The second objective will be to produce adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors encoding nanobodies and to test their therapeutic effects in our biophotonic transgenic mice mimicking pathological features of ALS and allowing real-time imaging of neuroinflammation. After intracerebroventricular or intrathecal injection of viral vectors, the transgenic mice will be monitored longitudinally for behavioural and pathological changes.
This project is original in concept, technically innovative and of high potential impact. It is based on the discovery of a new therapeutic target for ALS. Moreover, such nanobodies might have therapeutic applications not only for ALS but also for other disorders with TDP-43 aggregates like FTLD, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.

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For the UK, the existing evidence does not indicate a clear impact of immigration on employment, and only very modest effects on wages at the low end of the wage distribution, but positive effects further up the distribution. He illustrated that migrants tend to upgrade their labour status over time, often starting in work which is below their skill and educational attainment and moving up into more appropriate skill level employment over time.
When discussing attitudes to immigration, Dustmann noted that economic factors were not a key determining issue. Social and cultural factors are much more important, as his research with David Card and Ian Preston has shown.
Part of the problem with whole immigration debate is lack of knowledge.
He pointed out that it is quite typical that people do not know basic facts about migration, and he illustrated that by showing that individuals vastly overestimate the numbers of immigrants in their country, with higher overestimates the lower someone's educational level.
What of the the fiscal consequences of migration? What of the cost of publicly provided services?
Finally he presented evidence for the UK that immigrants are less likely to claim benefits or live in social housing than the native population. Further detailed analysis of the fiscal contribution of immigrants shows that those who came to the UK after 2000, and in particular those from EU countries, made a substantial net fiscal contribution.
Perhaps this last result isn't too surprise if we think that immigrants are not a random selection from their home country, but are more likely to be risk-takers and entrepreneurs.
Overall the effect of immigration, on the UK at least, looks positive. We should keep such results in mind when discussing immigration into New Zealand.


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Вест-Інтерлейк () — муніципалітет в Канаді, у провінції Манітоба.

Населення
За даними перепису 2016 року, муніципалітет нараховував 2162 жителів, показавши скорочення на 2%, порівняно з 2011-м роком. Середня густина населення становила 1,3 осіб/км².

З офіційних мов обидвома одночасно володіли 35 жителів, тільки англійською — 2 115, а 5 — жодною з них. Усього 155 осіб вважали рідною мовою не одну з офіційних, з них 15 — одну з корінних мов, а 15 — українську.

Працездатне населення становило 60,2% усього населення, рівень безробіття — 8% (11,5% серед чоловіків та 4% серед жінок). 73,6% були найманими працівниками, 25,9% — самозайнятими.

Середній дохід на особу становив $36 473 (медіана $27 680), при цьому для чоловіків — $42 237, а для жінок $30 321 (медіани — $33 323 та $24 064 відповідно).

29,5% мешканців мали закінчену шкільну освіту, не мали закінченої шкільної освіти — 31,8%, 38,6% мали післяшкільну освіту, з яких 19,1% мали диплом бакалавра, або вищий.

Населені пункти

До складу муніципалітету входить індіанська резервація Доґ-Крік 46, а також хутори, інші малі населені пункти та розосереджені поселення.

Клімат
Середня річна температура становить 1,4°C, середня максимальна – 23°C, а середня мінімальна – -25,3°C. Середня річна кількість опадів – 495 мм.

Примітки

Населені пункти Манітоби
Засновані в Канаді 2015

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Meet the Punk Peruvian Chef Hosting Vegan Pop-Ups for Social Change
By Emilly Prado on August 29, 2018
Chef Antoanet "Ant" Aburto is proud to be punk. Like the pillars on which the punk movement was built, Aburto centers communities of marginalized people and demands space as a woman of color in a homogenous industry, on her own terms. For Aburto, being punk most readily manifests in her decision to labor tirelessly to host vegan Peruvian pop-ups every month for causes close to her heart. And while pop-up fundraisers are to be expected within the Portland dining scene, every event is fine-tuned and created with remarkable intention, from meal creation to mission.
"I take the whole month to do what restaurants do every day," she says. "I think about every color and every texture—not just the flavor—on top of thinking about how [to] make it vegan. I don't repeat the same dishes. Every menu is different. It's fun. It makes me happy."
During her spring banquet, dinner guests ate mounds of papa rellena, a roasted cauliflower equivalent of arroz con pollo, and a syrupy suspiro de limeña—all ready to be washed down with homemade, fruit-laden chicha morada.
"Peruvian cuisine is not known well enough [in the United States] and it's so good," she says. "It's more Mexican focused [here, but] there are other options."
Now known as Swing the Balance, the multi-course meals often sell out days before seatings. And true to name, Swing the Balance pop-ups disrupt the status quo of the food industry by giving back most profits to local nonprofits and hiring entirely women-identified staff for events. Past fundraiser beneficiaries include radical, body-positive gym, Liberation Barbell, a daytime sanctuary for houseless women and children called Rose Haven, and Pueblo Unido PDX, a Portland-based non-profit advocating for Latinx community members in East County regardless of legal status.
Aburto's care for her work as a chef and activist stem intimately from her own struggles. At 19 years old, Aburto and her family left their hometown of Lima, Peru to start a new life near the south coast of Florida. Knowing no English, Aburto landed a cashier role at a nearby McDonalds and over the next decade, she'd work her way through the industry washing dishes, operating registers, and eventually, managing a Chipotle in Orlando in 2005. Although she didn't make the change to a vegan diet until 2010 while in culinary school, she credits the Chipotle with igniting the transition. "There doesn't seem to be a connection, [but] it's a place that makes you aware of what you're eating" she says. Above all, however, Aburto credits Chipotle for her survival. In between McDonalds and Chipotle, Aburto faced houslessness—not once, but twice. She was living out of her car for the second time when Chipotle hired her.
The daily routine of a busy work schedule helped her push forward and regain a sense of control and balance in her life and though she found herself flourishing at the fast casual chain, she couldn't quite remember how she had arrived in the new city, now three hours away from where her family lived. Years later, Aburto learned this mental blackout was the byproduct of a trio of untreated and undiagnosed mental health issues.
By 2010, Aburto enrolled in a four year restaurant management program at the Art Institute of Santa Monica in Southern California. After two years of building her culinary chops, however, she opted for an associate degree and less debt, having over a decade's worth of experience navigating the food industry at all levels by that time.
"Even though I wanted to explore cooking, I didn't want to be a prep person again," she says. "So, I started doing pop-ups [in Los Angeles.]" In 2012, Aburto launched a series of vegan pan-Latin pop-ups and simultaneously held several general manager positions around Los Angeles before being tapped to open the revered plant-based Mexican eatery, Gracias Madre, in Hollywood as their manager. But after nearly five years of living in LA and finally working what she thought was her dream position, she hastily quit.
"I loved my job, my bosses were amazing, [and] my employees were amazing," she recalls. "Everything in my life was perfect, and I was not happy. I was miserable. I had a breakdown and couldn't stop crying."
Aburto took a step back from the grueling pace of restaurants to slow down and focus on herself. With the help of therapists over the past few years, Aburto now identifies as someone on the autism spectrum, and was also diagnosed with two mood disorders. "I always knew something was different about me, [but] I just thought I was artsy and passionate and had all these emotions." she says.
"In my culture, that's not a thing that people talk about, and working in restaurants, nobody talks about [it either.] You work head down, 12 hours a day at least, on your feet, and nobody really takes care of [their mental health.] It's fast-paced 24/7. I never knew I had to take breaks or take time for myself or balance my personal life and my work life. [I worked] 50 hours per week for 15 years straight."
Since taking time off, Aburto has adapted her lifestyle with mental wellbeing at the forefront of every aspect. Monthly pop-ups afford her the ability to maintain a healthy work/life balance. Time for art and creative release are permanently carved into her schedule, and she pays acute attention to the foods she consumes and how they make her body and mind feel. And, equally importantly, she takes a combination of prescriptions on which she can truly thrive and continue her vital work disrupting the food industry. To mark her growth, she's shed the name "Chef Toni" and Chica Vegan, which she often used in the past, in favor of going by "Ant" and Swing the Balance.
"The name is about balance for my brain [and] also balance when I make food or art. I want to talk more about mental health. It wasn't something I shared, but now I'm in a place where I'm happy to," she says. She hopes that being open about her process and past will allow other people with similar experiences to connect and feel like they're not alone. In many ways, the diagnoses have been a relief.
"Learning that I have autism makes a lot of sense," Aburto says. "We tend to be picky eaters because of our senses—how food smells, how the texture is, the color, or how it's presented." While she still eats plain oatmeal nearly every day because of her hyperactive taste buds, she's able to turn it off in order to focus on prepping dishes for others.
Opening a restaurant of her own one day isn't completely off the table, but for now, she's content hosting her pop-ups. Aburto says she enjoys the combined challenges of introducing patrons to Peruvian gastronomy while developing unique vegan twists. Should the opportunity to open a brick-and-mortar arise, she wants to run a small space, completely on her own feminist, punk, humanitarian terms.
"I want to make enough where I survive and then everything else I can [do to] help other people with," she says. "That's the kind of restaurant I would have. I don't know how. I don't have the specifics. And I could do other things, but I like cooking. I like helping out and these people [who] need the money. It just makes sense to me. That's the kind of person that I am."
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The black tiger shrimp is one of the most sustainable aquaculture commodities on the market, and a major source of livelihoods in Aceh, Indonesia. Experts share ways to support small farmers producing this premium, eco-friendly product.
Post tsunami development efforts focused on grants to successfully rebuild aquaculture in the region. However once the handouts stopped, many farmers were left ill-equipped to continue to improve their businesses. More importantly, they lacked access to credit for vital supplies like feed and seed.
Now international research organization, WorldFish, global sustainable trade initiative, IDH and partners are working with the Aceh Aquaculture Cooperative (AAC) to establish sustainable business models for the farming of black tiger shrimp, a premium product in foreign markets that, due to its requirement for little or no chemicals and feed, is also an environmentally friendly alternative to other commonly available shrimp varieties.
Within developing and emerging countries, small aquaculture enterprises, employing five or fewer people, make up the majority of producers and are estimated to supply up to 80 percent of aquaculture products. While more private investment is now flowing into the growing aquaculture sector globally most fails to reach the majority, smallholder farmers.
Black tiger shrimp is widely farmed in Aceh and requires near zero feed and chemical input which means that it is produced 'extensively' compared to other types of shrimp that requite 'intensive' production methods and high amounts of feed and fertilizer. Indeed 'extensive' farming practices lead to notionally 'organically' produced shrimp.
As well as its green credentials, and thanks to its size and physical appearance, the black tiger shrimp is highly prized in international markets and attracts a good price, at least for the restaurateurs.
The challenges are for farmers to gain a fairer share of that premium price, find access to good credit for feed and seed and prove their environmental credentials.
And that's where international research agency WorldFish and IDH have stepped in to provide training in best management practices that can help towards certification and provide links to financial institutions and buyers.
In 2014, with the help of WorldFish, IDH and others an aquaculture improvement plan commenced to support the Aceh Aquaculture Co-operative (AAC). The plan involved training programs to help farmers apply best management practices, learn about land and water management, implement new sustainable practices and traceability mechanisms, as well as learn financial and business management skills.
The program was also structured to lay the groundwork through benchmark gap analyses to meet certification standards such as AquaGAP, ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) and the Southeast Asian Shrimp Aquaculture Improvement Protocol.
These certification programs potentially open the door to higher value global markets which are increasingly requiring a traceable and certifiable product to meet changing consumer tastes.
Smallholders in aquaculture in developing markets do not have the collateral nor the credit history to access commercial loans from banks and other institutions. Added to this, aquaculture is traditionally seen as a risk by financers, partly because they have little experience in the sector and data to make the financial case is lacking.
But with the transformation of the AAC brought about by the implementation of best management practices and a robust administration, Rabobank Foundation was willing to offer a loan so that AAC can provide microcredit to its members at competitive interest rates.
A successful transition to a commercially sustainable business underlines the fact that these small scale businesses can become bankable commercial enterprises that are profit and growth focused.
The AAC uses the cash injection to offer seed and feed to farmers on credit. This has been a transformational change for the farmers. With the adoption of new techniques, less feed and better seed resulting in higher yields, the AAC farmers can now compete at a level which was previously inaccessible to them.
To facilitate a fairer price for the farmers, WorldFish has been working with value chain specialist Ecohub, along with middlemen and processors. The collaboration is bearing fruit with the first shipment to high-end Singaporean restaurants just having taken place.
The hope is that this will pave the way for a commitment from large hotel and restaurant chains and cement a long-term sustainable future for the farmers, by delivering a premium price for their product.
The investment in the transition from donor funded projects to commercially sustainable businesses is proving to be an investment in more transparent, fairer, and environmentally sustainable supply chains.
An injection of finance to enable the transition from a supported to a sustainable business model through the start-up and establishment to a growth phase was critical.
And a successful transition to a commercially sustainable business underlines the fact that these small scale businesses can become bankable commercial enterprises that are profit and growth focused, once they are shown to be well-managed, grounded in local regulatory and institutional rules, with strong procedures and solid management systems in place.
The experience of working with the AAC and Aceh black tiger shrimp farmers to grow a co-operative and sustainable business model has been a successful case study that WorldFish and IDH are keen to share with others and replicate with other groups of farmers in the region and globally.
Toby Johnson is head of communications, WorldFish and Daan de Wit is head of communications, IDH. This post was written exclusively for Eco-Business.


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Pati or Madur (Mats) have been in use in Bangladesh from time immemorial, since ancient times and were used abundantly before the introduction of modern furniture in Bengali homes. They were used in daily life and at social gatherings.
As in the past, mats are given as bridal gifts even today and form one of the items at the gaye halud ceremony. Mats may be made of yarn, cane, reeds, bamboo, and palm leaves. Currently, mats made of yarn, cane and reeds are popular.
A pati with attractive designs is called nakshi pati. Like the nakshi kantha, the nakshi pati also has designs of trees, creepers and leaves, animals and birds, geometric patterns, domes of mosques, palanquins, boats, combs, elephants, etc. Small, stylised flowers are common. Shitalpati (cool pati) is made from the smooth strips of murta plants or canes. These are also known at different places as mostak, patipata, patibet and paitara. Faridpur and Pabna districts produce talaipati, mats made from reeds. The murta plant grows around water bodies in northeastern and southern districts of Bangladesh. One murta plant (Maranta dichotoma) yields seven or eight thin strands, which are dried in the sun and then boiled with tamarind and kaupata. The mat is woven with the dyed strands making attractive designs on the natural beige background. To make Sitalpati, the green cane is first washed in soda water and dried. It is then boiled and dried.
Some strips are then dyed with colours. These render a feeling of coolness (thus rendering the name 'Sital' or 'Sheetal' = cool) to the person sitting or sleeping on it, and are intimately linked with everyday rural life. The aesthetic appeal and utilitarian value of these mats have made them increasingly visible in large towns and metropolitan cities thus expanding their traditional market. The quality of the Sitalpati mat is judged by its glossiness, smoothness and fineness of texture. It is said that the best kind of Sitalpati is so smooth that even a snake cannot glide over it. Among the numerous different varieties of mats woven and used, the Madur mat – made from the "Madur Kathi" reed that grows in the swampy area is another widely used household item. The warp is cotton/jute thread and the weft is the madur kathi.
Crafts of very fine textured mats made of carefully selected reeds with beautiful geometric designs are indeed pleasures to the eye. Patis are also made of green-leaves of Khejur (date) and Taal (palm) tree also and is very common and widely used. Prayer mats for Muslims are about 4 feet wide and about 5 feet long. Patis for use on beds measure about 7 ft. by 9 ft. They are decorated with many floral and other designs. Mats for seating measures are smaller. Mats made of hogla leaves in the southern coastal region are used as pallets for sleeping, spreads for drying grain, covers for goods and as prayer mats in mosques. At one time, hogla mats measuring 100 metres in length were made. Up to 200/300 people could sit on these at social and religious gatherings in the villages. These mats did not have decorative motifs and only featured geometric patterns. Usually, women make mats during breaks between household chores. A good number of people in different parts of the country are now engaged in mat-making. The Sylhet region in Bangladesh was once famous for ivory arts including mats of ivory.
The Nawabs of Dhaka used these mats during marriage ceremonies. One of these mats is now preserved in the Bangladesh National Museum. It is woven like a sitalpati, with fine strips of ivory. Dhama, Dala & Chaluni (baskets / containers / netted-baskets) of different sizes and shapes, made of whole or uncut bamboo/cane, are traditionally used extensively in the rural areas for the carrying, storing and measuring of grains.


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Our Kanbalu planters have been here since the beginning, and continue to fly. The traditional rattan weave makes them a timeless classic, particularly in this chic dark brown finish. Big enough for a 7 litre plant, this planter will cheer up even the darkest corners. Comes in two smaller sizes and in a few other colours. Complete with a handy tin liner.


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Located in the up-and-coming downtown harbor district, the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina is not just another hotel in Reykjavik. The Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina – which opened in the spring of 2012 – is probably the only hotel in the world where you can almost touch the huge vessels in the dry-dock as the main entrance of the hotel is located directly in front of the main dry-dock of Reykjavík harbor.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina, which is just a stone's throw from the capital's attractions, is situated in a completely renovated four-story building that has become a landmark among local residents as it is located next to the historical, and still fully functioning, dry-dock called Slippur. With an emphasis on blending the dynamic, creative atmosphere of this rapidly developing district with the country's strong fishing traditions, the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina offers everyone the opportunity to see and experience the capital at its most creative and colorful.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina offers colorful and quirky design both inside and out. The lobby and other common areas are bright and whimsical, and feature colorful wallpaper, locally-sourced antiques and other fanciful odds and ends – bland and uniform it is not. But, the hotel also strives to be warm and inviting and features lots of comfortable, cozy seating and other private areas as well as a large fireplace.
Other amenities include a tour booking service at the front desk, a canteen (open 24 hours), a delicious and affordable menu and at Slipp bar, you have an extensive menu of wine and cocktails. The hotel also features a small theater where you can watch Icelandic films (with English subtitles) and a nice gym so you can work off all the tasty Icelandic treats you'll be eating.
Reykjavik Marina Residence is just beside Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina.
It is one of the most exclusive luxury accommodation in Reykjavik with 7 suites, a private lounge, and a personal host. The vision of Reykjavik Marina Residence is to enjoy all the luxury of a home and more during your stay in Iceland. Here you will enjoy high-class comfort, where décor is something to take notice of, and where our guests are welcomed with a private host and pampered with the surpassing comfort and amenities of a luxury hotel.
This hotel strives to deliver a more authentic Reykjavík experience, by synthesizing the city's rich maritime history with its colorful, vibrant and modern present-day culture.
The staff and management invite you to experience the Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina, with its unique sites, affordable luxury, comfortable accommodations and friendly service. We look forward to making your visit an unforgettable experience.
Icelandair Hotel Reykjavik Marina is a luxurious 3-star property conveniently located only 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from the centre of Reykjavik. Local tourist attractions such as Reykjavik Harbour, Landakotskirkja and City Centre.


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Will you help create Manchester's life-saving cancer centre?
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April 17, 2017 report
NASA snaps picture of new crack in Greenland ice shelf
by Bob Yirka , Phys.org
(Phys.org)—A team of researchers working with NASA's Operation IceBridge has snapped a picture of a crack in the middle part of Petermann Glacier—it resides on Greenland's northern coast. The photo and other accompanying images have been released to the media to allow the public to see what is occurring.
Operation IceBridge consists of flying airplanes over parts of Antarctica and Greenland and taking pictures to monitor changes in ice coverage and formations. A crew canvassing a region near Thule flew over an area identified by Stef Lhermitte, an associate professor at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. He discovered the crack and has been monitoring it using satellite photographs and publishing what he finds on Twitter.
The crack is clearly identifiable in the image supplied by NASA and is of particular concern because of its location. Most cracks in glaciers occur relatively close to the sea as the warmer temperatures and angle of descent cause ice to break off and float away. But this new crack is very close to the center of the glacier, which suggests some other factor is at play. Lhermitte has suggested it is likely the crack formed due to warmer water underneath the glacier, though it is not clear how it might have got there.
If the glacier does crack and a big chunk floats away (the resulting ice island would be approximately 50 to 70 square miles in size), it would not change the level of the ocean as some have claimed—the ice is already floating on the surface—but it would make room for new ice to begin flowing into the sea, which would increase the sea level a small amount.
Whether the glacier will split is still uncertain, the team at NASA notes, as there is a medial flow line between the new crack and an older one that formed on the flank—it could keep the crack from spreading.
Large chunks of glaciers falling into the sea have made news over the past several years as politicians and others use them as an example of global warming and the harm we are causing to the planet.
Satellite images show continued breakup of 2 of Greenland's largest glaciers
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Shubbak: Speaking Truth to Power
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Join three leading writers from the Middle East as they debate the limits of freedom of expression in the region and beyond. Sinan Antoon is an Iraqi author currently living in New York, whose novels include 'The Corpse Washer' and 'Ya Mariam'. Choman Hardi is a Kurdish poet whose family were forced to flee Iraq several times. Samar Yazbek is a Syrian writer and journalist now living in exile and recipient of 2012 PEN/Pinter Writer of Courage award.
The discussion will be chaired by Malu Halasa.
Part of Shubbak: A Window on Contemporary Arab Culture. 11 – 26 July 2015. Shubbak is the UK's premier festival of contemporary Arab culture, presenting outstanding international Arab artists to London audiences and communities.
Presented by English PEN and British Council in association with Free Word Centre.
Thursday 23 July, 6:30 pm—8:00 pm; FREE (Booking essential); Free Word Centre, 60 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3GA United Kingdom
Malu Halasa is a writer and editor in London. Her books include: 'Syria Speaks – Art and Culture from the Frontline' (2014); 'Transit Tehran: Young Iran and Its Inspirations' (2009); 'The Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie: Intimacy and Design' (2008); 'Kaveh Golestan: Recording the Truth in Iran' (2007); 'Transit Beirut: New Writing and Images' (2004) and 'Creating Spaces of Freedom: Culture in Defiance' (2002). She recently wrote for and directed 'Razor Sharp: Arab Women Tell It Like It Is' for the 2015 Shubbak Festival.
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Japanese Sales Charts: Kingdom Hearts 3 and Resident Evil 2 Enjoy Second Week at the Top
by Robert Ramsey Wed 6th Feb 2019
Without any new blockbuster releases, the Japanese software charts haven't changed all that much from the previous week. Kingdom Hearts III and Resident Evil 2 remain in first and second place respectively, and they actually continued to sell quite well. The former racked up another 91,000 copies on PS4, breaking an impressive 700,000 total. Meanwhile, the latter pushed an additional 51,000 copies, surpassing 300,000 total. Good, solid numbers for both titles.
Elsewhere, the latest Atelier title, Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World, made it into sixth position with 19,000 copies on Sony's system. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown also hovered within the top ten.
On the hardware side of things, PS4 sales have dropped off again, particularly for the PS4 Pro, which enjoyed a noticeable boost last time out.
Switch – 69,472 (52,429)
PlayStation 4 – 15,074 (19,612)
PlayStation 4 Pro – 10,540 (33,032)
New 2DS LL – 3,622 (3,781)
PlayStation Vita – 1,521 (1,701)
New 3DS LL – 1,188 (972)
2DS – 104 (179)
Xbox One X – 86 (82)
Xbox One – 17 (11)
[PS4] Kingdom Hearts III (Limited Edition Included) (Square Enix, 01/25/19) – 91,019 (701,096)
[PS4] Resident Evil 2 (Z Version and Limited Edition Included) (Capcom, 01/25/19) – 51,339 (304,186)
[NSW] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo, 01/11/19) – 45,879 (358,748)
[NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Nintendo, 12/07/18) – 35,217 (2,799,969)
[NSW] Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! / Let's Go, Eevee! (Bundle Editions Included) (Nintendo, 11/16/18) – 21,274 (1,457,907)
[PS4] Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World (Limited Editions Included) (Koei Tecmo, 01/31/19) – 18,679 (New)
[NSW] Super Mario Party (Bundle Version Included) (Nintendo, 10/05/18) – 12,181 (996,084)
[NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 11,710 (2,108,522)
[PS4] Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (Limited Edition Included) (Bandai Namco, 01/17/19) – 11,444 (239,322)
[NSW] Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Bundle Version Included) (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 8,250 (590,289)
[NSW] Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World (Koei Tecmo, 01/31/19) – 8,046 (New)
[NSW] Splatoon 2 (Bundle Version Included) (Nintendo, 07/21/17) – 7,689 (2,918,368)
[NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 6,957 (1,276,558)
[PS4] Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix (Square Enix, 03/09/17) – 6,023 (235,306)
[NSW] Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Square Enix, 12/20/18) – 5,814 (223,424)
[PSV] Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World (Koei Tecmo, 01/31/19) – 4,589 (New)
[NSW] Dragon: Marked for Death (Inti Creates, 01/31/19) – 4,492 (New)
[NSW] Fate/Extella Link (Marvelous, 01/31/19) – 4,131 (New)
[PS4] Robotics;Notes DaSH (5pb., 01/31/19) – 3,943 (New)
[NSW] Fitness Boxing (Imagineer, 12/20/18) – 3,613 (23,332)
[via 4gamer.net, gematsu.com]
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So the hardware sells in Japan, but the third party games dont, but in the West its almost the opposite.
Thats so weird. I guess Japan has taken to playing games at home more than anticipated.
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Japanese only buys nintendo for 2 IPs. Mario and Pokemon. No matter how bad the game so long as MARIO / PikAchu is in the name, it sells for some reason. Look at 2018....its Mario Infested. Toad / Mario tennis/ party/ DK/ Smash Bros / Mario U Deluxe. These games are as cheap as mobile titles in content but charged at full price......Game companies knew the gaming market in japan is a Lost cause, no wonder Sony shifted their HQ.
Bring whatever 3rd party titles to N.switch it almost never sells.Even RDR2 is gonna flop hard on Nintendo. Capcom / Square Enix saw this and made the wisest decision not to put their game on Nintendo. they earned themselves a Bank full of profits. They're the only 2 relevant game companies left in japan.
Surprised to see the are still new games coming out for the PSV in Japan.
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What're yer buyin'?
December 2019 NPD: Call of Duty, Star Wars Can't Soften Yearly Decline
Industry down 13% year-over-year
Call of Duty Dominates Top 10 List of the Decade's Best Selling Games in the US
But guess who is top


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Home Air Cargo Etihad Cargo cements its strategic footprint in China with a Mandarin-language website
Etihad Cargo cements its strategic footprint in China with a Mandarin-language website
To mark the occasion of the Chinese New Year, Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has launched a Mandarin edition of its website, etihadcargo.com.
With China contributing to more than 20 percent of Etihad Cargo's operations, the country represents one of the UAE's national carrier's biggest markets. Today's launch marks a key milestone as Etihad Cargo looks to further strengthen its position within the Chinese market.
Starting 8 February, all visitors to etihadcargo.com from China will automatically be routed to the Mandarin version of the site, where they will be able to access information about product offerings, as well as station capabilities, feedback options, and claims' details in the local language. "Launching the Mandarin version of etihadcargo.com aims to facilitate access to information for Etihad Cargo's customers and partners in the Chinese market," said Jacqueline Han Lin Ni Area Manager North Asia Pacific at Etihad Cargo.
"The new Mandarin website is another step to cementing Etihad Cargo's strategic footprint with the Chinese market," added Ni. "The carrier is also working on a Mandarin version of the new booking portal, demonstrating Etihad Cargo's commitment to its partners in China, as well as its intention to help improve and expand its digital portfolio and streamline its services for customers.
"With the addition of a Mandarin-language version of the portal, Etihad Cargo is confident of strengthening and solidifying its position in the Chinese logistics industry".
Etihad cargo started its digitization journey in 2018 and had since made significant progress in various developing its systems and processes. The national carrier published its revamped website in 2021 along with a new booking portal, resulting in huge traction among the carrier's customer base and registering more than 36 percent growth in online bookings within the first three months of launch.
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Twenty-six years, five months, and three days after his mother was killed and he was arrested for her murder, Bruce Lisker walked out of Mule Creek State Prison today, not quite a free man, but one no longer confined to a cell.
"It's just amazing. Absolutely surreal," said Lisker at an impromptu news conference at a nearby park. "It's the culmination of a lifelong dream."
Several friends and supporters greeted Lisker, 44, after he was released from the prison in Ione, southeast of Sacramento. One friend had gone to a department store to buy clothes that Lisker could change into before leaving the prison.
Lisker was released on bail at 7 a.m., a week after a federal judge overturned his murder conviction, ruling that he was prosecuted with "false evidence" and his defense attorney did not adequately represent him. The judge's findings mirrored those of a seven-month Times investigation published in 2005, which raised questions about key elements of the prosecution's case against Lisker and exposed the LAPD's investigation into the slaying of his mother as sloppy and incomplete.
Ultimately, Lisker's freedom will be influenced by what government lawyers decide to do next. They could appeal the judge's decision to overturn his conviction, retry Lisker for his mother's killing or drop the case altogether.
After making his brief statement, Lisker declined to discuss his case in detail on advice of his attorneys, who were gearing up for a possible retrial. He jumped into the front seat of Ingels' truck and headed back to Southern California, where he must live as a condition of his release.
Before embarking on the long trip, Lisker and his friends planned to have breakfast at an International House of Pancakes to satisfy a craving Lisker has had for many years. He said he fondly remembers the smell of maple syrup from the restaurant where he used to go with his parents when he was growing up in the San Fernando Valley.
For Lisker, memories of life outside prison stop at age 17, when he was arrested for killing his mother in the family's Sherman Oaks home. At the time, he was a skinny, frizzy-haired teenager with a drug habit and a bad attitude. Ronald Reagan was president and gallon of gas cost about $1.25.
Today, Lisker is a middle-aged man with a shaved head who says he intends to make the most of his time out of custody. Though most of his relatives have died, Lisker has maintained a network of friends and supporters over the years through phone calls and letters.
In the short term, Lisker has said in interviews with The Times that he wanted to go for bike rides on the beach and smell the ocean breeze, eat a bowl of French vanilla ice cream and go running in a straight line for as far as he wants to without having to jog in circles like he did in prison. He needs to apply for a driver's license, get a copy of his Social Security number and birth certificate so he can find a job — another condition of his bail. While in prison he completed educational programs on being a paralegal and working on computers, which is hopes will help him in today's job market.
Though he is no longer in prison, Lisker is not a free man. He must be in federal court Monday to go over the terms of his release with U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips, who overturned his conviction. Additionally, the district attorney has filed court papers ordering Lisker to appear in state court Aug. 21, even though a spokeswoman has declined to say whether the office intends to retry Lisker.
Lisker has said he would welcome an opportunity to clear his name once and for all. On March 10, 1983, there was good reason to suspect that he might have committed the crime. He had a history of drug abuse and fighting with his mother. His parents had paid for him to live in a studio apartment several miles from the family's home.
And, he was the first to report to authorities that his mother had been beaten and stabbed. He told police that he went to his parents' home to borrow a jack so he could fix his car. While there, he said, he looked through windows at the back of the house and saw his mother lying on the floor. Because the doors were locked, Lisker said, he broke in to tend to her.
She was still alive but had been badly beaten and stabbed in the back. He called for paramedics. The detective in the case didn't believe him and arrested him that day. The prosecution's case at the time hinged largely on four elements: Blood spatter on Lisker's clothes implicated him; police believed it impossible for him to have seen his mother lying on the floor from outside the house; he confessed to a jailhouse informant; and police said bloody shoe prints placed only him at the scene.
At an evidentiary hearing in federal court, each of those elements was seriously undermined or disproved. For example, an LAPD analyst and an FBI expert testified that a bloody footprint found in the bathroom of the Lisker house and attributed to Lisker at trial was, in fact, not made by Lisker's shoes. Additionally, that print appeared to match an apparent shoe impression on the victim's head, according to the LAPD analyst.
The attorney general arguing in support of the conviction pointed to confessions that Lisker made while trying to secure a plea deal and while seeking parole. Judge Phillips, in adopting the findings of U.S. Magistrate Ralph Zarefsky, who held the evidentiary hearing, dismissed those confessions, calling them "self-serving when they were made and unaccompanied by verifying details."
Lisker has long said his admissions were bogus and desperate attempts to get out of prison. Phillips and Zarefsky also found that the LAPD detective on the case had inexplicably dismissed another "likely suspect," who lied about his whereabouts at the time of the slaying, admitted being in a knife fight on the day of the crime and acknowledged going to the victim's house and talking to her the day before the slaying.
That suspect, Michael Ryan, who had a long history of violence, later killed himself. Phone records from the Lisker home show that a call was made minutes before the murder -- the number matched that of Ryan's mother, except for the last digit and the area code, which wasn't dialed. "There is a strong suggestion that someone else was responsible for the crime," the judges concluded.


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1930 Unilever was created by the merger of British soap maker Lever Brothers and Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie, a logical merger as palm oil was a major raw material for both margarine and soaps and could be imported more efficiently in larger quantities.
1930s The business of Unilever grew and new ventures were launched in Latin America.
1972 Unilever purchased A and W Restaurants A and W (Canada) Canadian division but sold its shares through a management buyout to former A and W Food Services of Canada CEO Jeffrey Mooney in July 1995.
In 1984 the company bought the brands Brooke Bond (maker of PG Tips tea), Fabergé and Elizabeth Arden, but the latter was later sold (in 2000) to FFI Fragrances.
1987 Unilever acquired Chesebrough-Ponds, the maker of Ragú, Ponds, and Vaseline, which strengthened its position in the world skin care market.
1997 Sold four businesses to ICI: National Starch, Quest, Unichema, and Crosfield
In 2000, the company absorbed the American business Best Foods, strengthening its presence in North America and extending its portfolio of foods brands. In a single day in April 2000, it bought, ironically, both Ben and Jerry's, known for its calorie-rich ice creams, and Slim Fast.
1990s The US division continued to carry the Lever Brothers name until the 1990s, when it adopted the parent company's moniker. The American unit is now headquartered in New Jersey, and no longer maintains a presence at Lever House, the iconic skyscraper on Park Avenue in New York City.
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Iran says new US sanctions illegitimate
It points to Washington's arms sales
Reuters, Dubai
Mon Jan 18, 2016 01:35 PM Last update on: Mon Jan 18, 2016 03:00 PM
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari on Monday says new US sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile programme are illegitimate because of Washington's arms sales in the Middle East. AFP file photo
Iran on Monday said new US curbs on the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile programme were illegitimate, vowing to continue developing its conventional military deterrent.
The United States imposed sanctions on 11 companies and individuals on Sunday for supplying Iran's ballistic missile programme in a move delayed by over two weeks so as not to endanger this weekend's release of US prisoners.
The new measures also came after the lifting of far more comprehensive nuclear sanctions.
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"The Islamic Republic will respond to these aggravating and propagandistic measures by pursuing its legal missile programme stronger than before and developing its defensive capabilities," a foreign ministry statement said.
Iran conducted a ballistic missile test in October, which the United Nations called a breach of a resolution prohibiting the Islamic Republic from developing missiles capable of delivering nuclear warheads. Iran insists the missile was designed to carry a conventional payload.
Foreign ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari said Washington's sales of weaponry to allies in the Middle East, worth tens of billions of dollars each year, was used to commit "war crimes against Palestinian, Lebanese and most recently Yemeni citizens".
"The US sanctions against Iran's ballistic missile programme ... have no legal or moral legitimacy," he said.
Hardline newspapers Kayhan and Vatan-e-Emrooz splashed the news on their front pages, crowding out a triumphal speech by President Hassan Rouhani, who on Sunday hailed the lifting of the nuclear sanctions.
"Sanctions are back!" ran the Kayhan headline. The article pointed out that Tehran's top authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had said new sanctions under any pretext would constitute a breach of the nuclear deal.
US / Iran / ballistic missile programme / Sanctions / Washington / Middle East / arms sales
All happy except Israel
US sanctions Iran's missile program
Int'l sanctions on Iran lifted


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Detoxification of Croton tiglium L. seeds by Ayurvedic process of Śodhana
Prince Kumar Pal1, Manmath Kumar Nandi2, Narendra Kumar Singh1
1 Ayurvedic Pharmacy Laboratory, , Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha, Mirzapur, India
2 Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha, Mirzapur, India
Narendra Kumar Singh
Ayurvedic Pharmacy Laboratory, Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Banaras Hindu University, Barkachha, Mirzapur 231 000
Objective: Croton tiglium seeds, known as Jamālgoṭa in Hindi, Marathi, and Urdu is well-known for its toxicity (severe purgative action). In Ayurvedic texts, the plant is known as Kumbhinî0 and is used for the treatment of constipation after Śodhana (detoxification process) of the seeds with Godugdha (cow milk). Material and Methods: In the present study, C. tiglium seeds were purified with cow milk as reported in Ayurvedic classics. Phorbol esters equivalent to phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate (PMA) and crotonic acid contents were quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography method in the seeds of C. tiglium before and after the purification process. Results: The content of the phorbol ester equivalent to PMA in unpurified and purified sample was found to be 5.2 mg/100 g and 1.8 mg/100 g of dried seeds of C. tiglium, respectively. The quantity of crotonic acid in unpurified seeds of C. tiglium was found to be 0.102 mg/100 g of dried seeds while it was absent in the purified seed extract of C. tiglium. Conclusion: The toxicity of C. tiglium seeds may be due to the presence of phorbol esters and crotonic acid along with other constituents. These constituents are oil soluble and may be removed by cow milk during the process of Śodhana . Reduction in the level of these constituents after the purification decreases the toxicity of C. tiglium seeds. Reduction in the oily content from the seeds of C. tiglium during the purification process is also supported by the results obtained from the physiochemical parameters.
Pal PK
Nandi MK
Singh NK
Croton tiglium
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Candace Owens, a conservative commentator and political activist, in Washington on June 25, 2019. (Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times)
Candace Owens Challenges Facebook Fact-Checker PolitiFact, Wins Correction
November 29, 2020 7:15, Last Updated: November 29, 2020 16:58
A self-described fact-checking website recently issued a correction after labeling a post by Candace Owens saying Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden isn't president-elect as "false."
PolitiFact issued a statement following a threat of legal action from the popular conservative commentator.
"Correction: PolitiFact originally labeled this video false in our capacity as a third-party fact-checker for Facebook," PolitiFact said. "On Nov. 20, an appeal to that decision was made on behalf of Ms. Owens. PolitiFact approved the appeal on Nov. 20, determined that a correction was appropriate, and removed the false rating."
Biden has declared victory in the presidential election and many news outlets have been referring to him as president-elect. The Epoch Times isn't calling the race until all litigation contesting the election results plays out.
In the video, Owens discussed how Biden isn't president-elect until the Electoral College decides who to vote for and those votes are counted in a joint session of Congress on Jan. 6, 2021.
"Joe Biden is literally and legally not the President-elect. So why is the media pretending he is?" Owens wrote in an accompanying caption.
The Facebook logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on Dec. 2, 2019. (Johanna Geron/Reuters)
PolitiFact rated the assertion false, prompting the threat of legal action from Owens.
"Weeks ago, @Facebook censored a post of mine which truthfully stated that @JoeBiden is NOT the President-elect. So I got lawyers involved. Conclusion? @PolitiFact uncensored the post & admitted that they LIED by rating my post false. The fact-checkers are lying for Democrats," Owens wrote on Nov. 28, after the correction was issued.
The correction wasn't added to PolitiFact's website.
PolitiFact, which receives funding from Facebook, is one of about a dozen websites utilized by the social media platform to perform fact checks, which have been widely criticized for their oft-subjective nature.
Most Facebook fact-checkers are dominated by left-leaning funding, personnel, and organizations, The Epoch Times reported in September.
PolitiFact published an article earlier this month saying Biden "is president-elect of the United States," although the website acknowledged that there is still more left in the process and that the declaration is subjective.
PolitiFact didn't respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson previously told The Epoch Times that the website has passed the International Fact-Checking Network vetting process test repeatedly.
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By Ivan Pentchoukov
President Joe Biden took a series of executive actions on Jan. 20, his first day in office, to address the pandemic of the CCP virus and the ...
By Janita Kan
The Senate on Wednesday evening confirmed President Joe Biden's nominee to serve as the head of the U.S. intelligence community, the first of the president's Cabinet picks ...
By Mimi Nguyen Ly
The Department of Homeland Security said the incoming administration is pausing deportations for some illegal immigrants for 100 days. The DHS said in a statement on Jan. 20 ...
President Joe Biden on his first day in office took a total of 17 executive actions, including to mandate masks and having the United States rejoin the ...


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AUDIO CrossTalk
Blackspots, where and what next?
By phildobbie	— 8 years ago
The government released the complete Broadband Availability and Quality report this week and launched the MyBroadband website. The conclusion is that 1.4 million premises across Australia are in areas with poor broadband. Herein lies the problem – not every property in those areas will have poor broadband, and there will be others with bad connectivity in an area where broadband is generally good. The report groups findings into small areas – 78,000 of them – rather than looking at broadband quality on a house by house basis.
It's a good start, but is it all that useful? Mark Gregory, Senior Lecturer at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at RMIT University, reckons the Labor government went through a similar exercise when prioritising their roll out. Malcolm Turnbull clearly doesn't agree.
Even so, as Tony Brown, senior analyst at Informa Telecom, points out, there are many other factors that determine the order of a rollout. Prioritising areas without adequate connectivity might be the ideal outcome, but not necessarily that practical.
Mark Gregory also questions the accuracy of the findings – in particular the categorisation of quality. As you'll hear, he reckons it paints too rosy a picture on the state of broadband in Australia. This week he and Malcolm Turnbull have been fighting out the semantics on the pages of Technology Spectator.
The government could obtain a more accurate picture of the state of DSL, of course, if Telstra released more of its data. But the telco will hang on that information as a bargaining chip with the government. Perhaps a rapid bit of crowdsourcing could help paint a more accurate picture, and give the NBN some valuable data to use when they start negotiating copper and HFC access with Telstra.
AUDIO BTalk
Another Small Step in to the Cloud
By phildobbie	—	11 years ago
A simple plug-in for Microsoft Office could change how your business stores and interacts with documents.
Putting a Plug in Agricultural Emissions
Almost a quarter of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions come from the agricultural sector, taking into account agriculture itself and the impact of deforestation.
China's manufacturing crumbles, central banks ready to step in
The worst PMIs on record for China and central banks likely to coordinate rate cuts this month. NAB's Tapas Strickland on the latest market responses to COVID-19 news.


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Columnist: Tortorella has to stop dumping on Dubinsky
By Mike HalfordMar 26, 2012, 11:35 AM EDT
In Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over Toronto, New York Rangers head coach John Tortorella took yet another "tough love" stance with forward Brandon Dubinsky.
Dubinsky was benched for seven minutes after gaffing on a read that allowed Toronto to score midway through the first period. Torts eventually sent him back out (Dubinsky responded by scoring), but then benched Dubinsky again in the third period, giving him just 43 seconds of ice time.
This isn't the first time Tortorella's admonished the 25-year-old. But according to the New York Post's Larry Brooks, it should be the last.
From The Post:
Dubinsky has to answer for himself and his largely sour season. By no means is this nine-goal, 30-point year on the coach's shoulders. But benching and demoting Dubinsky within the rotation (a tactic meant to punish, teach and motivate), which has been part of Tortorella's approach since Thanksgiving, hasn't yielded dividends.
The Rangers are going to need Dubinsky to be a reliable, hard-edged and productive player in the playoffs. He has been that. Last year Dubinsky was the team's best forward in the five-game first-round defeat to the Capitals, even moving back to center when Derek Stepan struggled in his first best-of-7.
The most puzzling aspect of the Tortorella-Dubinsky relationship is that Torts seems to punish Dubi more severely than the other Rangers.
Brooks notes that on Feb. 24, Michael Del Zotto committed a "ridiculous" penalty that Tortorella publicly criticized…yet the young defenseman didn't miss a shift.
The New York Daily News then reported that Carl Hagelin, who struggled with defensive positioning throughout the Leafs game, got an earful from Tortorella for his lackluster play….but also didn't miss a shift.


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Cadiz water extraction a scheme to rob Mojave Desert of water resources: Letters
By Letters to the Editor | opinion@scng.com | Southern California News Group
Re "SB 307 goes against state's water needs" (Editorial, April 5):
The newspaper unfortunately gets all the facts wrong when it comes to the harmful Cadiz water extraction project and the damage it would do to the Mojave Desert.
Sen. Richard Roth's legislation is needed to protect the desert from Cadiz and its allies in the Trump administration. Rather than draw water that would otherwise evaporate, as the editorial falsely claims, Cadiz would drain 50,000 acre-feet of water from a vital underground desert aquifer.
The U.S. Geological Survey has stated the aquifer's natural recharge rate is only 2,000 to 10,000 acre-feet per year, which the National Park Service and peer-reviewed scientific studies have confirmed.The editorial cites the project's CEQA review, which was certified by a Cadiz customer, as proof the project has been sufficiently vetted.
However, it fails to mention that in December, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife called the review into question, citing recent studies on the damaging effects to neighboring springs and wildlife that weren't disclosed in the initial review. The department said it won't sign off on any permits until Cadiz addresses the numerous concerns with its CEQA review.
The editorial also fails to mention that in addition to numerous environmental concerns, Cadiz still hasn't told the public how it would remove harmful chemicals, including arsenic and cancer-causing Chromium-6, from its water before adding it to the Colorado River Aqueduct, which supplies water to 19 million Californians.
Sen. Roth and I have long championed modernizing California's water infrastructure. We can do so by investing in viable options like desalination or water recycling, not by turning a blind eye to Cadiz's scheme to profit by robbing the Mojave Desert of its most precious resource — water.
— Dianne Feinstein,The letter writer is a United States senator.
Waiting for Betsy DeVos
Re "Only Republicans can reform our failed public education system" (Opinion, April 4):
Just read this column that said only Republicans can reform our public schools. I can't wait until my grandchildren have Betsy DeVos as their teacher.
— Harlan McWhorter, Rialto
San Bernardino sets mayor's salary at $50,000 beginning in December
Man stabbed to death in Riverside; attacker detained
Fontana boys soccer team forfeits 13 victories for rules violation
San Bernardino County reports one-day record 25,950 COVID-19 cases
Rancho Cucamonga man arrested on suspicion of distributing child pornography
Dozens of BB gun vandalism cases in San Bernardino under investigation
Man found shot to death in San Bernardino
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Canada - International Law
CJPME launches Peace in Palestine campaign; pushes Parliament to condemn Israeli settlements
Montreal, September 27, 2017 – In light of Canada's silence on Israel's human rights abuses, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) launches the Peace in Palestine campaign in an effort to force Canada's politicians to have an honest public discussion about Israel's illegal settlements and how Canada must respond. The goal of the campaign is to have Parliament pass a motion condemning Israel's illegal "settlements" (aka colonies), which are an ongoing obstacle to peace and violate Palestinians' human rights.
E-mail Trudeau and ask that Canada respect international and Canadian law
Looking for a way to influence your member of Parliament and ministers?
A group of Canadian activists have written up a letter for you to send to influential members of our government in order to pressure Canada in respecting international law and Canadian law.
Fraudulent labelling of products that were supposedly "Made in Israel" without regard to the status of the Occupied Palestinian Territories should be called out!
Copy and paste the following letter/email and send it out to the mentioned ministers and your member of Parliament!
CFIA complainant files appeal over continued mislabelling of wines
Montreal, August 8, 2017 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) seeks to draw attention to Dr. David Kattenburg, a Winnipeg resident who lodged formal complaints with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) earlier this year over the mislabelling of wines produced in Israel's colonies (aka "settlements") in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). In his persistent fight to hold the CFIA accountable to their own standards, yesterday Dr. Kattenburg filed to appeal the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)'s decision to allow the continued mislabelling of wines from Israeli colonies.
CJPME disagrees with CFIA backtracking on wine labelling
Montreal, July 18, 2017 — Last week, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) issued a press release praising the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) decision to discontinue the importation of wines from Israeli colonies (aka "settlements") mislabelled as "products of Israel." CJPME is disappointed to learn that the CFIA has retracted its initial decision. CJPME disagrees with this latest flip-flop, and believes the government's posture prioritizes Israeli business interests over the consumer protection of Canadians, and the human rights of Palestinians.
CJPME urges Canada to join Amnesty International campaign
Montreal, June 15, 2017 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) urges Canada to sign on to Amnesty International's campaign calling on all countries to refuse to recognize or assist illegal Jewish-only Israeli "settlements" (a.k.a. colonies.) Late last week, Amnesty introduced their "Occupation @ 50" campaign urging governments around the world to ban the import of all goods produced in Israeli colonies. In addition, Amnesty encourages countries like Canada to introduce national legislation to ensure that companies operating in Canada are not involved in Israel's settlement enterprise or in the trading of settlement goods.
Attacks on Canada's Funding of UNRWA
CJPME Factsheet 202, published May 16, 2017: This factsheet addresses the recent criticism on Canada's funding of UNRWA. Most importantly, it discusses whether or not UNRWA has ties to Hamas, whether or not UNRWA allows Hamas to use its schools as weapons caches, and whether or not UNRWA incites hate against Israelis. Finally, CJPME suggests a way Canada should respond if ties to Hamas were found.
Position paper: Syrian civil war
This position paper discusses Canada's stance regarding the Syrian civil war: military engagement, assistance, and aid commitments.
Position Paper: Canadian Attitudes on Israel-Palestine – Poll from Jan. 2017
Between January 25 and February 2, 2017, EKOS Research Associates conducted a national on-line survey of 1,000 Canadians to explore attitudes toward Israel, Palestine, and related issues here in Canada. EKOS statistically weighted all the data by age, gender, education and region to ensure the sample's composition reflects that of the actual population of Canada, based on census data. The margin of error associated with the sample is plus or minus 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20. The results summarized below are based on respondents who expressed an opinion.
Position paper: Bill C-47 and the International Arms Trade Treaty
On April 13, 2017, the Liberal government tabled Bill C-47 for Canada to accede to the Arms Trade Treaty. MPs must strengthen Bill C-47 (tabled April 13, 2017) before voting in support of Canada's accession to the international Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). There are several reasons both to accede the the treaty, and to modify Bill C-47.


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Nina Sreeprasad, Staff Writer|January 23, 2023
Despite entering into a new year, our girls' wrestling team has remained unbeaten, starting the new year by defeating not one, not two, but three teams on Wednesday, January 4! According to Mr. Bickes on the January 8, 2023 Edition of the Knightly Update, "The girls are 12-0 midway through the season and are currently ranked 9th in the state." Today, we'll be interviewing their star players: Sienna Whitington, who ranked fourth in her weight class, and Christina Chavez, who ranked 2nd in her weight class. Let's see what they have to say!
Christina is a senior and has been wrestling for three years, starting in her sophomore year for ACPHS. Sienna, also a senior, has been wrestling for two years, with this year being her second year of wrestling. On their respective off-times, Christina is learning how to crochet and Sienna enjoys going on hikes and playing lacrosse.
The girls began their wrestling journey through the persuasion of other people in their life-for Christina, she was going to join the team with her friends and didn't expect to fall in love with the sport, and for Sienna, she was persuaded by Coach Huffman, who was her P.E. teacher at the time, to join the team. "One of the main things I've learned,", Christina says, "is how to trust myself. I have built so much confidence through these past three years because of wrestling. Every time I go into a match, I remember all the hard work I've put in and to remember to trust myself that I've done everything possible to be successful". When asking Sienna what she learned throughout her wrestling career, she says that she learned "the values of hard work and perseverance".
Christina's most memorable moment throughout her wrestling career that impacted her was her experience with her team at the National Tournament in Nevada. "There were a ton of amazing wrestlers, and it felt so special that I was a part of that. After I won my first match, I looked and saw Coach Lindstrom in my corner, jumping and screaming for me. He was more excited than I was! It made it so special to know that all my hard work was paying off, that I can compete at a higher level, and that my coaches are supporting me no matter what." Sienna's favorite memory, on the other hand, was "when we went to Colorado for a camp and on the way, we stopped at a park and played baseball in a river".
Some advice that the girls would like to share with people who are interested in joining the team is to "go to practice with an open mindset" and how "wrestling teaches you so many valuable lessons about life, and it shows you who you are as a person". Christina discloses our interview by adding, "Wrestling is not for everyone, but you can still give it a shot. It has opened so many amazing opportunities for me and it was one of the best decisions of my life".
Thank you so much Christina and Sienna for this interview! Taking opportunities can truly lead you to new and exciting places that you never thought you'd be in, so take those chances while you still can because you only live once! And remember, Knights, to strive for the impossible and be extraordinary!
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Danger Close Games has announced that the Zero Dark Thirty Map Pack for Medal of Honor Warfighter that coincides with the Sony Pictures' movie of the same name is available on Origin.
Seal Team Six--made famous for one of their member's involvement in the raid leading up to Osama bin Laden's death--are now facing disciplinary action for their roles as consultants for Medal of Honor: Warfighter.
We already know that "Castle of Glass" by Linkin Park will be featured in Medal of Honor: Warfighter, and today we get to check behind the scenes of the video that will be released in October.
While Medal of Honor: Warfighter is still a few months away, we didn't see much of the single player story yet. Today Electronic Arts partly filled that gap with a new trailer.
Electronic Arts just published a new teaser of Medal of Honor: Warfighter featuring music from Linkin Park's album "LIVING THINGS".


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Effect of homeopathic treatment on gene expression in Copenhagen rat tumor tissues
Integr Cancer Ther. 2006 Dec;5(4):350-5. doi: 10.1177/1534735406294226.
Rajesh L Thangapazham 1 , N V Rajeshkumar, Anuj Sharma, Jim Warren, Anoop K Singh, John A Ives, Jaya P Gaddipati, Radha K Maheshwari, Wayne B Jonas
1 Department of Pathology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Background: Increasing evidence suggests that the inability to undergo apoptosis is an important factor in the development and progression of prostate cancer. Agents that induce apoptosis may inhibit tumor growth and provide therapeutic benefit. In a recent study, the authors found that certain homeopathic treatments produced anticancer effects in an animal model. In this study, the authors examined the immunomodulating and apoptotic effects of these remedies.
Materials and methods: The authors investigated the effect of a homeopathic treatment regimen containing Conium maculatum, Sabal serrulata, Thuja occidentalis, and a MAT-LyLu Carcinosin nosode on the expression of cytokines and genes that regulate apoptosis. This was assessed in prostate cancer tissues, extracted from animals responsive to these drugs, using ribonuclease protection assay or reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction.
Results: There were no significant changes in mRNA levels of the apoptotic genes bax, bcl-2, bcl-x, caspase-1, caspase-2, caspase-3, Fas, FasL, or the cytokines interleukin (IL)-1alpha, IL-1beta, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-beta, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-alpha, IL-2, and interferon-gamma in prostate tumor and lung metastasis after treatment with homeopathic medicines.
Conclusions: This study indicates that treatment with the highly diluted homeopathic remedies does not alter the gene expression in primary prostate tumors or in lung metastasis. The therapeutic effect of homeopathic treatments observed in the in vivo experiments cannot be explained by mechanisms based on distinct alterations in gene expression related to apoptosis or cytokines. Future research should explore subtle modulations in the expression of multiple genes in different biological pathways.
Apoptosis / drug effects
Apoptosis / genetics
Cytokines / genetics
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic / drug effects*
Homeopathy*
Phytotherapy*
Prostatic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
Prostatic Neoplasms / genetics
Prostatic Neoplasms / metabolism
RNA, Messenger / metabolism
Rats, Inbred Strains
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
RNA, Messenger


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Faculty Positions in Computer Science
Vanderbilt University Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) is launching a multi-year faculty recruitment and hiring process in Computer Science for 20 tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels, but with preference at early-career appointments. This year, the initiative will support at least six new faculty positions. Destination-CS is part of the university's recently launched Destination Vanderbilt, a $100 million university excellence initiative to recruit new faculty. Over the next two to four years, the university will leverage the investment to recruit approximately 60 faculty who are leaders and rising stars in their fields.
We seek exceptional candidates in broadly defined areas of computer science that enhance our research strengths in areas that align with the following investment and growth priorities of the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering (http://vu.edu/destination-cs):
Autonomous and Intelligent Human-AI-Machine Systems and Urban Environments
Cybersecurity and Resilience
Computing and AI for Health, Medicine, and Surgery
Design of Next Generation Systems, Structures, Materials, and Manufacturing
Our priorities are designed to ensure the strongest positive impact on computer science and cross-disciplinary areas at all five academic departments in the School of Engineering and other colleges and schools across campus. The hiring initiative builds on these strengths and aspires to propel the Vanderbilt computer science program to one of the leading academic programs nationally and beyond. Successful candidates are expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to develop and grow vigorous programs of externally funded research.
Vanderbilt University is a private, internationally renowned research university located in vibrant Nashville, Tennessee, and with the adjoining Vanderbilt University Medical Center, is the largest employer in the region. Its 10 schools share a single cohesive campus that nurtures interdisciplinary activities. The School of Engineering is on a strong upward trajectory in national and international stature and prominence, and has built infrastructure to support a significant expansion in faculty size. In the rankings of graduate engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report, the school ranks in the top 20 private, research-extensive engineering schools. Five-year average T/TK faculty funding in the EECS Department is above $800k per year. All junior faculty members hired during the past 15 years have received prestigious young investigator awards, such as NSF CAREER and DARPA CSSG.
With a metro population of approximately 1.9 million people, Nashville has been named one of the 15 best U.S. cities for work and family by Fortune magazine, was ranked as the #1 most popular U.S. city for corporate relocations by Expansion Management magazine, and was named by Forbes magazine as one of the 25 cities most likely to have the country's highest job growth over the coming five years. The top major industries by employment include trade, transportation and utilities; education and health services; professional and business services; government; and leisure and hospitality. Other industries include manufacturing, financial activities, construction, and information. Long known as a hub for health care and music, Nashville is emerging as a technology center with a considerable pool of health care, AI, and defense-related jobs available. In recent years, the city has experienced an influx of major office openings by some of the largest global tech companies and prime Silicon Valley startups.
Vanderbilt University has a strong institutional commitment to recruiting and retaining an academically and culturally diverse community of faculty. Minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups, in particular, are encouraged to apply. Vanderbilt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Applications should be submitted on-line at: http://apply.interfolio.com/80624 . For more information, please visit our web site: http://vu.edu/destination-cs. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning December 15, 2020 with interviews beginning January 1, 2021. For full consideration, application materials must be received by January 31, 2021.


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About Abbey Ecosse
Forss Business & Energy Park
Forss Management Limited
Technology Incubation
Nuclear Supply Chain
Forss Business & Energy Park is located on the north coast of Scotland. It lies approximately 7 miles from Thurso, 3 miles from the Dounreay nuclear establishment and 5 miles from Scrabster Harbour.
The Dounreay Nuclear site is currently being decommissioned with many specialised contractors engaged in the supply chain.
The Forss Business & Energy Park offers high quality buildings for individual or multi occupancy and an incubation unit.
The Site extends to 73 Hctares which includes a 6 turbine wind farm.
It is just a few miles from the Dounreay, Nuclear site and Scrabster Harbour.
There are 13 buildings on site with uses ranging from storage, workshops through to project offices.
Set down areas and compounds exist and there are new build opportunities.
The site is well serviced in terms of grid with two sub stations, an EE transmitter mast, and it has its own water services.
Forss Business and Energy Park benefits from high security being in the Dounreay 5 Km security zone and complies with the Office for Nuclear Regulation security requirements, with regular police security patrols to site.
The site is developed and managed by the local Forss Management team for Abbey Ecosse who provide a full range of FM services from security, landscaping, IT support, cleaning, maintenance, site health & safety through to the provision of utilities.
For property and all other enquiries contact:
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describe Power do
  describe "#calculate" do
    it "returns 0 power" do
      expect(Power.calculate).to eq(0)
    end

    it "returns 0 with only one of any [current, resistance, voltage]" do
      expect(Power.calculate(current: 100)).to eq(0)
      expect(Power.calculate(resistance: 100)).to eq(0)
      expect(Power.calculate(voltage: 100)).to eq(0)
    end

    it "calculates power with current and resistance" do
      expect(Power.calculate(current: 100, resistance: 5)).to eq(50000)
    end

    it "calculates power with voltage and current" do
      expect(Power.calculate(voltage: 500, current: 100)).to eq(50000)
    end

    it "calculates power with voltage and resistance" do
      expect(Power.calculate(voltage: 500, resistance: 5)).to eq(50000)
    end
  end
end