IBF welterweight champion Errol "The Truth" Spence, 24-0 (21), scored a first round knockout over previously undefeated challenger Carlos Ocampo, 22-1 (13), on Saturday night, in Frisco, Texas.
Ocampo was trying his best and, despite the result, did come to fight. He took the fight to Spence and even landed a couple shots before Spence, an ever-impressive body puncher, dropped Ocampo with a vicious left to the body. Spence caught Ocampo in the midst of an uppercut, with a perfectly placed left that dropped the challenger and had him bent over, gasping for air, as referee Laurence Cole reached the count of 10.
It was an impressive hometown fight for Dallas' Spence, who was fighting in front of lots of family, along with many members of the Dallas Cowboys.
After the fight, Spence, who many consider to be perhaps the best of a talented crop in the 147-pound division, was clearly happy with the victory. It is also clear that he looks forward to returning to the Lone Star State to face the best the welterweight division has to offer.
Two other things Spence stressed in his post-fight chat, with Showtime's Jim Gray, was that he definitely wants to return to fight at home and he'd like to do it against the very best fighter available.
The general hope among welterweight watchers is that Spence will continue to win, and collect hardware, on the Showtime network. Meanwhile over on ESPN, WBO boss Terence Crawford, whom many consider the other best welterweight in the world, will continue to defend his title. Both Spence and Crawford will continue to build their brands and then hook up in a major showdown sometime next year.
– In the chief support bout, at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, WBA junior featherweight champion Daniel Roman, 25-2-1 (9), waged war with undefeated challenger Moises "Chucky" Flores, 25-1 (17). The bout went the full 12 rounds and the judges scored it 116-112, 118-110 and 120-108 for Roman, who retained with a unanimous decision victory.
– WBO junior flyweight world champion Angel "Tito" Acosta, 18-1 (18), retained his title with a 12th round TKO over challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago, 30-4-1 (17), on Saturday night, in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.
– WBA flyweight champion Artem Dalakian, 17-0 (12), scored an impressive eighth round TKO in his first title defense, over Sirichai Thaiyen, 50-4 (35), on Sunday, at the Parkovy Convention Centre in Kiev, Ukraine.
* To all the fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers and foster fathers out there, I hope you had a very Happy Fathers Day!


>Blog>Can Cannabis Improve Brain Function?
Have you ever been called lazy and unmotivated for being a stoner? Now you can argue against statements like that. Research shows the opposite effects on the human brain. Read on to fully understand how and why this happens.
As a society, we're still far away from moving past the cliché stoner stigma. The average cannabis consumer is currently viewed as lazy and unmotivated. A lot of people still believe that cannabis reduces neuron presence in the human brain. We're here to prove this wrong.
The term neurogenesis refers to the development and growth of neurons. Although most active while we're developing in the womb, this process still occurs into adulthood. This was only discovered in the 60's. Up until then, neurogenesis was thought to stagnate when we're born.
Joseph Altman injected rats with a radioactive label that attaches to any newly formed DNA strands. Altman's results displayed the formation of new neurons in the brain. These were limited to certain areas like the hippocampus. The experiment wasn't given enough credit at the time.
Only in the 1980's was it replicated by Fernando Nottebohm. He came to the same conclusion, but was also able to prove that the cells could conduct electricity. This meant that they had to be nerve cells. But yet again, due to the technology of the time, this couldn't be thoroughly examined. Only in 1998 did solid scientific evidence appear regarding neurogenesis in adult human brains.
Since then, there have been many new discoveries regarding this process. In 2005, a study proved that exercise helped boost neurogenesis, therefore proving that neurogenesis can be regulated by external factors. Enter cannabis in all its glory.
Knowing that the endocannabinoid system is more brilliant and complex than we can still understand, research has continued to expand the boundaries of what cannabis can do for humanity.
This leads us to the conclusion that cannabis does indeed influence neurogenesis. When THC binds to CB1 receptors in the brain and central nervous system, something extraordinary happens. This process stops neuro-inflammation and the release of inflammatory chemicals. With this much help, the body may fight off neurodegenerative diseases more effectively.
Cannabinoids will also work as antiaging molecules and can trigger areas capable of modulating neural activity. The endocannabinoid system is responsible for maintaining a balance within our body. When it notes there is an excess of neural activity, it works toward reducing this.
With the notion that the endocannabinoid system has the power to alter a lot of our brain chemistry, we start to see its potential. Research is increasingly focussing on cannabis and its benefits. A study published in 2017 by Andreas Zimmer and his team from the University of Bonn in Germany did exactly that. The team looked into the effects of THC in young, mature, and old mice. They studied how the cannabinoid effects the brain in relation to age. What they found was revolutionary.
Zimmer gave low doses of THC to "elderly" mice aged 12-18 months. This reversed the age-related decline in cognitive performance. It might be a difficult idea to grasp, but it's a real-life Benjamin Button scenario happening in the brains of these mice. Besides the improved cognitive performance, they also saw an enhanced expression of synaptic marker proteins. These are the points of communication between neurons.
Further, increased hippocampal spine density was observed. This was proven when the elderly mice injected with THC performed similarly well to the young, THC-free mice. Zimmer and his team stated that the gene profile of the hippocampus transcription closely resembled that of THC-free, 2-month old mice.
Although this might inspire many to think immortality is an option, we're still very far away from that. A lot of research is still necessary. What we know for now is too little to determine what practical implications this might have on the everyday person. Cannabinoids, terpenes, and other molecules are still being explored by the medical community and showing great results on certain conditions. Let's dive deeper into an example of that.
This is a progressive brain disorder that causes memory loss and can seriously affect one's ability to function normally. It's a leading cause of death expected to triple in the next 50 years. Affecting more than five million people in the US alone, according to the National Institutes of Health, Alzheimer's is the main cause of dementia. This is a scary disease, but a paper published by authors from the University of California in San Diego and the Salk Institute have brought exciting discoveries.
This is a great development in using cannabis to prevent such a horrible disease. Hopefully, new applications will appear in the near future.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can cause severe chronic symptoms from an external blow to the head. This can also happen from the accumulation of multiple blows to the skull, but of less intensity. Cannabis has been shown to be effective in numerous neurological conditions, and this may be one too.
We've seen that cannabis can reduce inflammation by reducing the presence of amyloid beta. But the neuroprotective antioxidants in the cannabis plant also help with this. A study by Tel Aviv University concluded that low doses of THC did indeed work against inflammation and swelling in the brain of mice.
Another paper in 2013 further indulged in the idea that the endocannabinoid system plays a very important role in the brain's ability to repair itself. Even the US government holds a patent on the use of CBD as a neuroprotective agent. They admit that cannabis can indeed work to decrease damage from head and brain trauma, strokes, and even oxygen deprivation.
There is also evidence that marijuana can even work as a preventative measure. Having a little CBD included in your diet may be a smart thing to do, especially if you're involved in sports or any other physically-demanding activity. People who partake in these will be more likely to suffer traumas and CBD could reduce the negative impact of them.
There is a lot of evidence regarding the ameliorative relationship between traumatic brain injury and cannabis, but it's mostly anecdotal. People who have tried it stand by it, but further clinical trials are required before a full-scale medicine can enter the market.
Now that we know cannabis does not cause cognitive decline, we can start to reconsider other things we thought we knew. As part of a larger longitudinal study, The Harvard Medical School assessed the impact of 3 months of marijuana treatment on executive function. They explored whether cannabis patients would note an improvement in cognitive functioning.
24 patients completed baseline executive function assessments. Results suggest that the patients treated with cannabis experienced improvement on measures of executive functioning. These included the Stroop Colour Word Test and Trail Making Test. They reflected an increased speed in completing tasks without a loss of accuracy.
Besides being assessed, patients had to fill in self-report questionnaires. On these, the subjects indicated a moderate improvement in their clinical state, better quality of sleep, fewer symptoms of depression, and even positive changes in a few aspects regarding their quality of life. Furthermore, patients reported a significant reduction in the quantity of conventional pharmaceuticals consumed. Opiate use declined more than 42%, which is extraordinary.
Information is pointing us in the right direction. The increasing number of published papers and studies conducted is amazing to witness. We can only hope this continues to increase as time goes by and the legalization spread expands. Hopefully, you're more informed regarding what cannabis can do for us as a species, because it certainly holds a lot of potential.


Italian cheese, specifically Grana Padano, can help to reduce blood pressure according to a new study.
Researchers from the Hypertension Unit of Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital and Catholic University of Piacenza (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore) in Italy tested 30 adults with hypertension (high blood pressure) over two months. Some were given a portion (28g/1oz) of Grana Padano per day to consume, while others were given a "placebo imitation cheese" – we dread to think what this consisted of.
Significant drops in systolic and diasltolic blood pressures were observed in those who had consumed the Italian hard cheese, while at the same time no changes in BMI, blood lipids or blood sugar levels were observed.
According to the study's lead author, Giuseppe Crippa M.D., "The effects are similar to what you would expect with antihypertensive medications" and "Adding a little Grana Padano to a healthy diet may provide clinically significant blood pressure lowering benefits."
He said a "little" everyone, just a little.
Other foods to lower blood pressure as part of a healthy diet reportedly include blueberries, beets and pistachios.


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I wasn't able to write as many posts as I'd have liked this year, but I did put out some things that I was happy with and people seemed to find useful.
And fortunately I do this just for fun so in the end it doesn't really matter.
For those of you that stopped by, left a comment or shared a post this year, thank you, I appreciate it!
Hope you had a good year, and wishing you a happy 2014.
Thanks for the great content you have created this year Adam. The Google news stuff is particularly interesting, getting on top of mark up and anything else that can help your content to stand out in the SERP's is more important than ever.
Adam, just found your blog. I was looking through your best posts of 2013 and read #4 on free tools for blogger outreach. I've never even heard of most of those, so am excited to check them out! Thanks for the great posts and valuable information.
Thanks Karleen, glad you liked it.


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Writing and directing a Zombie comedy
5 November 2015 by Daniel Dercksen·Comments Off on Writing and directing a Zombie comedy
Scouts vs Zombies – a zany comedy
Zombie fever strikes again with Scouts vs Zombies, directed by Christopher B. Landon and co-written by Carrie Evans, Emi Mochizuki, Lona Williams, and Landon.
Left to right: Joey Morgan, Director Christopher Landon, Tye Sheridan and Logan Miller on the set of Scouts vs Zombies
What could possibly go wrong when three buddies (Tye Sheridan, Logan Miller, Joey Morgan) decide to join the Boy Scouts? When bloodthirsty, undead ghouls invade their once-peaceful town, it's up to kindhearted Ben, quick-witted Carter and class clown Augie to save the day. With help from Denise (Sarah Dumont), a beautiful but tough cocktail waitress, the boys must put their scouting skills to the ultimate test to save mankind and earn their zombie-killing badges.
What drew Christopher B. Landon and his segue into the horror-comedy genre
When I read the script for this film (co-written by Carrie Evans, Emi Mochizuki, Lona Williams, and Landon), I was instantly struck by the playful, Amblin-esque tone. It felt silly and crazy but in a totally fresh and entertaining way. As a writer and director, I have always used comedy in my work, even in the horror genre. Disturbia had very comedic moments, as did most of the Paranormal Activity movies; especially in the first act. I love using comedy to disarm an audience and connect them with my characters. I also feel that comedy and horror make strange yet perfect bedfellows. They both rely on the set-up and the pay-off. There's a rhythm to comedy that is very similar to horror.
On his creative inspiration for the film
I grew up watching movies like The Goonies, Monster Squad, and Gremlins. They had such a playful and quirky energy. I wanted to bring that same spirit to SCOUTS GUIDE TO THE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE. But to push things a little further, I added a dash of Raimi to the mix. I think the result is something that feels contemporary but at the same time undeniably throw-back. I wanted the movie to have an 80's type of charm that I feel has been missing from the mainstream for some time. There is also definitely a personal connection between myself and the three Scouts in the movie. I had a hard time letting go of childhood things and was sort of reluctantly dragged into manhood. I also identified with the desire to feel included by my peers but knowing I was a little on the "outside." In my case, I was just a gay kid trying to figure myself out but I feel like the struggle to fit in is a universal experience for so many people. I really enjoyed exploring the theme of wanting to fit in but also trying to stay true to yourself. All of this while people are dying in a zombie apocalypse. LOL.
The film has a throwback vibe. I feels like every movie you watched as a kid, yet it feels very modern and new. Was that a challenge for you in terms of walking that line?
It was part of the challenge, but it was also just part of the fun—figuring out a way to give it a throwback '80s feel but still keeping it very contemporary so that younger audiences would still think it's for them, too. I like those kinds of challenges and it's very similar in a weird way to what I did with Disturbia where it was like, "How can I bring Hitchcock to a different audience? How can I update that?" This was just that situation for me, but in terms of the horror and the comedy, I think they make strange but great bedfellows.
That's why I love horror comedies—you can get scared, but you can just have a blast, too. Scouts doesn't take itself too seriously, but it's still sentimental at times. There's a sweetness to it and it's not cynical at all, and that was another thing that I was really drawn to. I wanted to make something that was a little earnest and kind of sweet and weird, too.
The casting process
Casting, for me, is always a gut process. It's like falling in love – you just know it when you meet the person. I saw Tye Sheridan (Ben) in the movie Mud and I knew he was the perfect Ben. He embodied all of his qualities: a kind heart, a little teenage insecurity, a good sense of humor and a strong sense of loyalty. Tye is all of those things. It was an easy choice for me. Logan Miller (Carter) came in to audition and he was such a smart-ass. He has a quick wit and a sharp tongue – very Carter. His improv skills were off the chart and he never hit a false note. Joseph Morgan (Augie) was living in Chicago and I saw his self-tape and flipped out. He played Augie with such sincerity and confidence. He can make you laugh out loud with a gesture and tear up with a look. I have said several times that he reminds me in the best way of a young John Candy. Sarah Dumont (Denise) was the trickiest role for me to cast. This was an original character that I created because I wanted to see a strong female in the movie. I was basically looking for a cool dude in a hot girl's body. Sarah is that person. She's grotesquely beautiful but she has the mouth of a trucker and the swagger of a rock star. The first time I saw her holding one of our prop shot guns I just nodded my head. The whole bad-ass vibe fits her like a glove.
One thing you explore in this film that I really enjoyed was the idea of "learned behavior." Romero touches on it with Survival of the Dead, but I don't think he nailed that idea and what you guys did with Scouts Guide takes that concept and explores it in a really cool way.
Yeah, I wanted to do it in a comedic way but again, to what you said, the premise was based on routine—your former life, for example. I didn't want to treat the zombies as completely mindless and I thought that would be fun to explore. The concept is also a gold mine for comedy because I felt it hadn't really been done before in this way, being able to play to some degree a little fast and loose with the zombie rules.
When you are making a comedy, especially when you're making a movie like this where you're already building on a pretty outlandish premise, you have the license to go for some pretty wacky stuff and that's what I wanted. I wanted a musical number and I wanted a zombie cat and I wanted a crazy old zombie lady gumming on someone's butt; all those things that are over-the-top and ridiculous. This movie was engineered to be fun.
The on-set experience
Being on the set of this movie was one of the most enjoyable and exhausting experiences I have ever had. A pleasure because of the people I had the privilege to work with – from an amazing cast, to a supportive studio, to the hardest working crew on the planet. It was exhausting because our hours we challenging. We shot long nights and got very little sleep. This was an ambitious movie in scale on a modest budget so we were basically trying to squeeze a 20lb movie into a 10lb bag. Luckily for me I had the greatest DP (Brandon Trost) who shot the hell out of this thing, the best AD (Dale Stern) who kept things moving with a smile, and a crafty German line producer (Samson Mucke) who literally squeezed every penny he could to ensure it was all up on the screen. We had an amazing FX wizard, Tony Gardner, who did a great job with our practical effects. We made a point to keep the movie in an 80's lane, so that meant going practical as much as possible. For example: zombie cats. The very idea is ridiculous. And seeing a zombie puppet appear over Augie's shoulder just makes everything feel so much cooler and silly in the best possible way. I think practical effects rule. Period.
The collaboration with EDM Music Artist Dillon Francis ("DJ")
I was already a fan of Dillon's music but when I met him in person I quickly realized he had the best sense of humor and tons of charisma. If I had met him sooner I would have written him into every scene of this movie. He's crazy and fun and happens to make awesome music.
What audiences can take-away from the film
I want people to walk into the theater and spend an hour and a half screaming and laughing their heads off. This movie is an amusement park ride. But I think the surprising take-away for the audience will be their affection and connection to the characters. They're loveable and very relatable. We all worked hard to make this movie as fun as possible and I hope people enjoy it as much as we did making it.
It's been an exceptional year for horror comedies and Scouts is another great addition to the sub genre. Is it surprising to you just how much these types of films have taken off in 2015?
It's super trippy to me because I started working on this movie about two years ago and it was a relatively quiet landscape. Then all of a sudden, I started to hear about all these other movies popping up and there's Krampus, which is actually by a friend of mine, Mike Dougherty, and Cooties too. All this stuff started to pop up and I was like, "Are we all of one hive mind doing this at the same time?" So it's kind of crazy and fun to see this stuff happening right now. There's an appetite for it, which is really cool because again, the reason why I made this movie was because I miss those movies and they feel very few and far between, so to have a few in a row is an embarrassment of comedy riches for me right now. It's so cool.
About Christopher Landon
Chris landon writes and directs compelling, character-driven stories. He Landon previously wrote PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2, 3 and 4, and wrote and directed PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES. Landon made his feature film debut writing the thriller ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE based on the novel by Eddie Little. He then went on to write DISTURBIA for director D.J. Caruso. Landon's feature film directing debut was the thriller BURNING PALMS with Zoe Saldana, Rosamund Pike and Dylan McDermott.
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3. My last and favorite tip is to incorporate a print somewhere in the look, no matter how small it is! All-black outfits give you the perfect blank canvas to add a pop of print. Not everyone loves all over patterned pieces, me being one of these people. You can still add fun elements into an otherwise simple look though! I often chose my statement piece to be a purse. Whether it be a crossbody, clutch or a tote, it's the perfect way to add just a little drama. I have always opted for signature logo bags as a way to throw some patterns into my outfits. Although this season my favorite handbags have definitely been ones that are a textured animal print!
Rocking all-black outfits should never feel boring. You can easily achieve this look in your own interpretation through the right accessories. Playing around with pieces in your closet can jazz up the simplest of outfits!


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Britannia Titanic – "UK surveillance state more suited to dictatorship than a democracy"
Every phone call, no matter the device is recorded, every image, website visited, personal details such as medical and financial records, contacts, everything private to you is no longer private. Under just one of dozens of surveillance programmes, one was called "Optic Nerve" that captured millions of images via webcams, illegally taken and stored. An undisclosed number, but estimated to be around one fifth of the population were images that were "compromising in nature" including that of naked young children in their homes and intimate images between consenting adults.
'Chilling Effect' of Mass Surveillance Is Silencing Dissent'
Thanks largely to whistleblower Edward Snowden's revelations in 2013, most Americans now realize that the intelligence community monitors and archives all sorts of online behaviors of both foreign nationals and US citizens. But did you know that the very fact that you know this could have subliminally stopped you from speaking out online on issues you care about? Now research […]
Edward Snowden: 'we must seize the means of communication' to protect basic freedoms
A gathering of journalists, hackers and whistleblowers in Berlin this weekend heard former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor, Edward Snowden, issue a call for citizens to find ways to take direct control over the information technologies we use everyday. The Logan Symposium, organized by the Center for Investigative Journalism (CIJ) based in Goldsmiths University, London, also heard from Wikileaks publisher […]
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The Sunday Times' Snowden Story Is Journalism At Its Worst — And Filled With Falsehoods
The Sunday Times today merely recycled the same evidence-free smears that have been used by government officials for years – not only against Snowden, but all whistleblowers – and added a dose of sensationalism and then baked it with demonstrable lies. That's just how western journalism works, and it's the opposite of surprising.
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Want government transparency? Only if you pay for it
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So in laymen's terms, the government actively hid information from the public. The government had to be sued and taken to court to release this information, at great expense
You'd hope a government comprised of the people, by the people, and for the people would be bound by the principle of transparency, that the people would have access to and have an idea of what their government was up to when they take it upon themselves to regulate and enforce their laws on us.
Last month, we brought you a story about how it took a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit to reveal in ATF agents' own words how they had little confidence in their record keeping abilities as it pertains to NFA weapons and the National Firearms Registration and Transaction Records, information vital for the owners of NFA weapons to make an educated and informed decision to prove they're in compliance or risk facing real prison terms due to the government's inability to keep accurate records.
Just as troubling is that it took a lawsuit, and expenses associated with lawsuits (i.e. lawyers are expensive), for the government to release this information to the people they supposedly serve. Keep in mind, the plaintiffs have asked for this information for years leading up to the lawsuit and have been hamstrung along with refusals to redactions of this vital information. How many people have been wrongfully convicted of NFA violations due to the ATF's poor record keeping, and why did they try for so long to hide their ineptness?
Typically, and under certain eligibility and entitlements, the plaintiff will have their attorneys' fees paid if their case against the government is won, and in this case it was. So naturally, the government is fighting their claim, stating there is "no public benefit from the released records".
So in laymen's terms, the government actively hid information from the public. The government had to be sued and taken to court to release this information, at great expense to the plaintiff. The plaintiff wins, and the government is now saying the information they hid doesn't benefit the public so they don't owe the plaintiff shit.
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has earned rave reviews for her leading role in Broadway's Eclipsed and was ravishing as she represented her show at the Tony Awards last night, but according to sources, things haven't been quite so happy backstage.
Page Six reports that the Oscar winner has been making the show's producers and investors angry with her diva-like demands.
Sources tell the site that Lupita has missed some shows and even decided to take Wednesdays off — apparently without telling anyone. "Wednesdays are her days off, but there was never an announcement, so fans are pissed when they come to the show and she's not there," said the insider, who adds that Nyong'o gives "exhaustion or 'I have a sore toe' " as excuses for skipping work.
Well, turns out Lupita got caught playing hooky on one of her sick days when she was spotted hanging with Misty Copeland, and it's truly pissed off the show's investors. "They were banking on her fame and have not seen a return," the source says. "The most disrespectful thing is taking off every Wednesday while being seen hanging out with Misty. If you're too tired to work, stay in bed."
Another source tells us Nyong'o "hasn't hustled...Tony voters are coming to see her. Fans fly in to see her. This isn't Hollywood, and she's bringing her movie-star privilege to Broadway."
A source close to Nyong'o counters that she's only contractually obligated to be in seven shows a week. "She's maybe missed a show or two because she was sick and lost her voice, but she was never expected to appear in Wednesday evening shows," the source says. "And she's done more to promote this play than other nominees. This is her passion project that she is dedicated to and proud of."
Insiders say Danai Gurira's play, about five African women surviving the Second Liberian Civil War, did well with Tony nominations (earning six nods, including a Best Lead Actress nod for Nyong'o) but isn't living up to its box office potential: it has earned around $300,000 a week out of a potential $800,000.
"They produced a show with a very difficult subject matter, so the box office may not be what they want it to be, but you can't put that on Lupita. The amount of publicity she's done, I don't think she could've done more," said another insider.
Rick Miramontez, spokesman for Eclipsed, described Nyong'o as "a luminous star who has endeared herself to everyone backstage, onstage and front-of-house. The only feelings she has stirred up within the production are everyone's strong desire for her to win a Tony Award."
Sadly, it didn't work out that way for Lupita, but hopefully these rumors (or the alleged behavior that started them) won't put an end to her Broadway career.
Catch a glimpse of Lupita spreading her #BlackGirlMagic in the play with BET Breaks above.
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Five representatives from Beijing Polytechnics arrived in Brockport today for a delegation with the International Education Office. International Ed. Director Dr. George Sipos opened up the event this morning at the Eagle Lookout followed by Brockport President Dr. Heidi Macpherson. The guests will then be taken around campus to talk with different administrative staff along with a tour of the campus. Keep a lookout for the full story to be aired on our channel Monday at 5pm.
Brockport students have dedicated a plaque to honor the veterans on campus. This project has been months in the making, and it finally came into fruition outside the Seymour Student Union. To see more on this story, tune in to News 4 Brockport today at 5 p.m.


Shae is a character in the Game of Thrones. She becomes Tyrion's lover when Tyrion was in his tent and tired from battle. He brings her back to court with him when they return to King's Landing despite Tywin's explicit instructions not to bring back any prostitutes. Shae and Tyrion continue to meet in private and he begins to fall in love with her. Later when Tyrion is forced to marry Sansa Stark, Shae is made a maid of Sansa so they can still be close together. Tyrion does not love Sansa but cannot tell her his secret. Tyrion remains loyal to Sansa and does not sleep with Shae. When Tyrion is forced to stand trial for the death of King Joffrey, Shae is called to court to testify against Tyrion and discloses their affairs in court. Here are some Shae costume ideas to look like Shae from Game of Thrones.


HOUSE, M. R. 1960. Abnormal growths in some Devonian goniatites. Palaeontology, 3, 2, 129–136.
Specimens of Sobolewia from the Givetian of Cornwall and Algeria are described which show a regular pitting on the internal moulds. The same phenomenon is noted on an Algerian Eifelian goniatite and also on German specimens of Sellanarcestes from the Emsian and Eifelian and on an Eifelian Anarcestes. The pits, which are commonly arranged in sub-radial rows, are interpreted as formed in life as mound-like growths on the inside of the anterior part of the body chamber shell, but not along the apertural margin. Several hypotheses on their origin are discussed.


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I first heard The Lover Speaks when the video for "No More 'I Love You's'" eked its way into low rotation on MTV. Maybe it was on 120 Minutes, or perhaps it was from one of my notorious "dead of night" time shift tapes, but the fact remains that the grainy, very Kagan & Greif looking super 8 video made a big impact on me. It probably came down to the female backing vocals [which I would call a duet, actually] that sounded for all the world like Elizabeth Fraser of Cocteau Twins. I was a Cocteau Twins fanatic for several years by 1986 so I made a bee-line for the record store and plunked down my scant funds.
Strangely enough, the album credits did not list who the mystery vocalist was at all; leading me to believe for quite some time that it was an uncredited Fraser, due to contractual politics. In fact, I only found out today, 29 years later, that it was actually June Miles Kingston [Mo-Dettes] who in fact all but steals the show on the single that caught my ear. Apparently she was the ex-girlfriend of Joseph Hughes, the bass playing half of The Lover Speaks. But that was the single. Once I heard the album it was readily apparent that baritone vocalist and guitarist David Freeman was the real pull here. His Scott Walker-esque vocals were couched in songs that were baroque, grandiloquent pop that was "seriously purple prose" indeed, as one song went. They stuck out like a sore thumb in the turgid mid-80s scene and were far from my usual fodder, and my friends and I all became highly enamored of the album's willingness to stick it's artistic neck out and then to back up such conceits with the goods that made it all work. It was not camp, but I could see how cynics might think so. The fulsome production by Jimmy Iovine remains one of two of his credits that I actually enjoy. The Motors "Tenement Steps" remains the other.
As the year of its release played out, the only single I ever saw from it was the 12″ mix of "Every Lover's Sign," but since it was vinyl, I passed at the time. I only bought a copy in 2011 when it looked like that would be the only way I'd hear the re-recorded, 12″ version of the track. By the late 90s, I became aware that CDs of the album could exchange hands for three figures. Since no one besides me was singing its hosannas at the time, I can only put this down to the huge hit that Annie Lennox had with her cover of "No More 'I Love You's'" from her second solo album, "Medusa," in 1995. Eurythmics were inextricably tied to the band's fortunes from the get-go as their demo crossed Dave Stewart's table and he went to bat to get them signed to A+M Records.
Lennox sold bucketloads of "Medusa"and "No More I Love You's'" remains her highest charting solo single, though that album marked my break with 16 years of Lennox fandom. I can only surmise that interest in the original started to peak as a reaction to the hit cover, but that remains an untested hypothesis. For anyone else who came along years later wanting the album, it remained "for connoisseurs only" with a criminally high price. Until now.
Thanks to the attentions of music maven and reissue producer nonpareil Vinny Vero, our friends at Cherry Red subsidiary Cherry Pop have reissued a perfect version of this album with all of the Monsatic detail that I would have put into the project myself, in the hands of A Professional Who Cares®. Does it get much better than this? Possibly not. For each of the stray mixes and versions that lurked in the periphery of this album 30 years ago are all present and accounted for here… and then some.
That includes the never seen by these eyes 1987 follow up single, a cover version of the spotless Dusty Springfield classic "I Close My Eyes And Count To Ten." I don't know about you, but I can certainly imagine David Freeman wrapping all of his vocal melodrama around that song quite effectively. According to Sir Vero, this was from a recorded but shelved sophomore album that the anemic sales of the first album engendered, but if enough people buy this reissue, the thought occurs, that Cherry Pop might see fit to license that tucked away master for the lovely occurrence of an orphaned album reissued to new life decades later. It's been known to happen, so we'll keep our fingers crossed. Until then, I recommend indulging in this DLX RM since it's spot on perfect.
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chasinvictoria – BONUS ROUND!! 100 extra points for the brilliant Ian Hunter quote! I knew this would get your attention, but not so quickly!
A must have, as it was all those years ago. It still amazes me that Jimmy Iovine even had time for The Lover Speaks as he was so far up the posterior of Stevie Nicks at the time…but that's another story and another rant for another time…As for June Miles Kingston, she shows up on so many records I cherish in my collection – Everything But The Girl's Eden and Love Not Money, Fun Boy Three's Waiting, The Mo-Dettes' The Story So Far and The Communards' debut.
There was a follow-up album from 1987 entitled "The Big Lie" that was never released commercially. I was able to find a copy (promos of the CD were apparently distributed). Although I must admit that I really miss June Miles Kingston's presence, the album is still superb and I listen to it often. I think most of the tracks can be found on Youtube. Give it a listen.
Jeffrey Chace – Welcome to the comments. I was aware that the unreleased 2nd album was a bit of a holy grail for TLS fans and have been assured that reissue producer Vinny Vero attempted to get this issued alongside the debut album on the recent reissue he commandeered. It has not happened yet, but if it can be done, I have full faith in his efforts.


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Venice in Peril: A History of Disaster in Venice with Luca Zaggia
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Venice has long been a precarious paradise: perhaps more than any other global city, its sea-perched architecture and singularly trade-based economy have made it uniquely susceptible to the ravages of ecological and epidemic onslaught. Explore how different threats - from medieval plagues to rising sea levels and over-tourism - have posed a threat to Venice through the centuries with a local ecologist.
The most deadly to date: the plague itself. Over the course of four different bouts, it halved the city's population and forced the government to invent ingenious solutions for the survival of the city. Geopolitical transformations have also taken their toll: the discovery of the Americas shifted the balance of global power from the Mediterranean Sea (with Venice at its epicenter) to the oceans. Today, the threat of sea-level rise and the loss of Venice's urban population is challenging the city's now-small community to resist the impact of mass tourism on its cultural and social identity.
Just a few months following November's disastrous flooding - and in the midst of the current global health crisis - there's no more relevant time to explore how these various historical (and current) threats are impacting one of our most fragile, and treasured, cities.
Led by native Venetian ecologist Luca Zaggia, this interactive seminar will explore the uniqueness of the wonderful place that is Venice. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with a true understanding of Venice's culture, singular ecology and history, and contemporary challenges.
Luca is a geologist who has been working for the last 15 years as a coastal oceanographer for the National Research Council of Italy, Institute of Marine Science, Venice. His research has been focused on many aspects of the management of the lagoon ecosystem, from the assessment of contamination in the water and sediments of the city canal network prior to dredging to the monitoring of the input of freshwater and contaminants from the tributaries of the drainage basin. More recently, with his staff of technicians, he has been involved in studies on the hydrodynamics and transport of sediments in the tidal channel and shallow water areas of the lagoon, as well as the monitoring of the environmental effects of the works for the protection of Venice and its lagoon from floods. In cooperation with European and American institutions, he is also working on research focused on the determination of submarine groundwater input in lagoons and coastal areas.
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Wonderful presentation!
What an informative 90 minutes I just spent with Luca tracing the history of Venice from its origins to present day. Absolutely wonderful - would love to take a tour with him when we can travel again.
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The presenter is an expert on Venice's great challenges through its long history, and how this knowledge can be applied to other countries that are now facing climate change.and disasters. Impressive also is the bibliography that was sent after the lecture.
S.J.
I didn't know I didn't know
Luca did a remarkable job covering an enormous timeline of Venetian history in a succinct entertaining presentation. Great!


Technical Abstract: The infield stage of variety development is the first stage in which yield estimates are based on plot weights instead of estimated yields derived from stalk population and stalk weight. Varieties from the LSU AgCenter program (L' s) are planted in infield tests the year after assignment while varieties from the USDA program (Ho's) are included two years after assignment. Infield trials are generally planted at three locations. In 2017, tests were planted at USDA's Ardoyne Farm in Schriever and commercial farms located in Vacherie and Maurice, LA representing three distinct regions and soil types of the Louisiana sugarcane industry.


State law in Illinois protects workers from the high financial burden associated with sustaining an injury during the course of employment. Through the Illinois Workers' Compensation and Occupational Diseases Act, injured workers may apply for benefits to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, which oversees the provision of compensation for eligible claimants.
Following these tips may not guarantee a successful workers' compensation case, but given the financial consequences of workplace injuries, it is wise to fully understand the process.
The first of the five tips is perhaps the most obvious. After a workplace injury that requires medical attention is sustained, the first step is to seek that necessary medical attention. Not only is this a prudent step for the sake of health, the fact that treatment was promptly sought is important evidence that the injury in question was genuine.
After receiving necessary medical treatment, two specific administrative requirements can make or break a workers' compensation case. The first is to notify the employer of the injury that occurred on the job. In most cases, this must be done within 45 days of the injury manifesting itself. The second is to file an Application for Adjustment of Claim with the IWCC which, in most cases, must be done within three years of the work-related illness manifesting itself.
So long as the required administrative procedures have been completed in time, the key to approval becomes proving a causal relationship between the workplace and the injury. In some cases, the burden of proof shifts from employee to employer, such as in the EMT, Paramedic and Fire Fighter fields, but in most cases, claimants must demonstrate that the injury arose during the course of employment. Given potential opposition from employers and insurers, who stand to lose funds if a case is successful, injured workers may wish to use a workers' compensation attorney during the claim and possible dispute process.


With colleague Dr. Colette Berbesque (University of Roehampton), I am about to start two exciting new projects that focus on the human sense of smell in natural environments.
One project will focus on how our sense of smell may be influenced by subsistence. Our project is a corollary study to work by the Sorokowskas and co-workers (here and here) that argue for a relationship between odor acuity and discrimination relative to diet. We are interested in testing the hypothesis controlling for ecology (the other studies used disparate populations which introduced other explanatory variables) and genetics.
The other project will focus on how our sense of smell is influenced by modern living. My work on sensory inequities and our sense of smell in jeopardy were featured in the news media this past year (see here and here and here) and on radio (BBC Radio 5, BBC Radio Ulster, Dermot and Dave on Today FM Ireland, and Talk Radio Ireland) and form a platform for this project that generates supportive empirical data. We are interested in understanding how the human sense of smell is affected by modern living and how well-being is impacted by environmental effects.
Stay tuned at Smelling in the Wild for details of our upcoming pop-up pilot studies and how to get involved!!


Thank you for giving to the ministry of Oak Hills Church. We consider each gift an important expression of worship. Whether you give online, or during a worship service, we appreciate the generous way you support God's work and we are committed to being faithful stewards of God's resources. With online giving, you can give to Oak Hills Church with recurring or one-time gifts. Online contributions are accepted through bank account, debit card, or credit card.
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Sen. Ron Wyden Says Evidence of Ongoing Russian Election Meddling Is Being Covered Up
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The Senate Intelligence Committee released its fifth and final volume in its years long counterintelligence investigation on Tuesday, offering new detail and reporting on connections between President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and the Russian hack-and-leak operation aimed at Hillary Clinton. But several of the Democratic members of the committee, most notably Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, say the report blocks the American public from a key piece information: what the Russians are doing right now to intervene in the 2020 election to help Trump.
New information "remains needlessly classified."
"The…report includes a wealth of extremely troubling new revelations about the counterintelligence threat posed by Donald Trump and his campaign," Wyden said in a standalone statement included at the end of the report. However, Wyden added, a lot of the new information "remains needlessly classified" in the report, including "redacted information that is directly relevant to Russia's interference in the 2020 election."
Wyden, who has developed a reputation for presciently and publicly flagging major intelligence issues without revealing classified information, was backed up in another statement attached to the report he co-authored with Democratic Sens. Martin Heinrich, Dianne Feinstein, Kamala Harris, and Michael Bennet. The group noted that the value of the committee's extensive investigation "is not purely historical," not only because the lessons of Russia's interference remain valuable, but also because—and as Trump's own intelligence officials assert—"Russia is actively interfering again in the 2020 US election to assist Donald Trump, and some of the President's associates are amplifying those efforts."
While the US intelligence community and law enforcement officials—some of whom have access to some of the redacted information—repeatedly say they've learned the lessons of 2016, the vast majority of that information will remain hidden not only to citizens, but to state and local election officials who are on the frontline of defense against what the US government says are active influence and interference operations being carried out by some of the world's most sophisticated intelligence agencies.
Republican Senators James Risch, Marco Rubio, Roy Blunt, Tom Cotton, John Cornyn, and Ben Sasse offered their own statement, claiming the report shows "no evidence" that the Trump campaign colluded with the Russian government. That claim runs contrary to the findings laid out in the first pages of the report stating that Paul Manafort, Trump's campaign chairman who is now in prison, had active connections with Russian intelligence officers while running the campaign and up into 2018.
According to Wyden's statement, the report's redactions give cover for the Republican senators to make such claims. As an example, he cited redactions that block the public from knowing exactly what the committee found with respect to Manafort's connections with Konstantin Kilimnik, a Russian intelligence officer, including indications that Manafort himself was "connected to Russia's hack-and-leak operations." He also notes that the committee's findings about the role of Russian disinformation in the attempts to tie Vice President Joe Biden to corruption in Ukraine—and ultimately the source of Trump's impeachment in January of this year—are similarly hidden behind redactions.
That could be a boon to Trump and his allies, who have continued to seek to tarnish Biden with the material in hopes of defeating him in November. "Only when the American people are informed about the role of an adversary in concocting and disseminating disinformation can they make democratic choices free of foreign interference," Wyden warned.
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The Beverly Hills Elegance® Collection includes jewelry designs that capture all the glamour and glitz of the red carpet for very reasonable prices. Each piece is selected with first-class quality in mind, featuring an assortment of fine 14K and 18K gold, sparkling diamonds and vibrant, handset gemstones.
Many of the luxury pieces in this collection are created with patented design processes and the finest materials, and they feature specialty cut stones and hand-sculpted detailing. It's all part of the attention to detail that makes Beverly Hills Elegance truly excellent.
Beverly Hills Elegance Collection TV guest Ido Levanon has been working with beautiful jewelry for more than 25 years. His creative, entrepreneurial and technological skills have made his product line a leader in the jewelry industry. Ido's objective is to find and create the finest jewelry styles adored by celebrities and offer them to the general public for reasonable prices.
Ido works very closely with a team of designers and merchandisers to create a collection of interesting, one-of-a-kind jewelry, as well as up-to-date, fashion-forward pieces you'll love to show off!
Carol and Marilyn said it best when they crooned, "Diamonds are a girl's best friend." In fact, from kings and queens to stars on the silver screen, few can resist the glitter and glamour of this brilliant gemstone. While its luxurious price point undoubtedly helps the popularity of this commodity, you may be surprised to find that there are designer brands who can offer diamond-studded jewelry pieces with reasonable price tags. One such retailer is Beverly Hills Elegance, and we are glad to share their ultra-feminine jewelry line at Evine.
Beverly Hills Elegance jewelry collection is composed of delicate 14k and 18k gold pieces, encrusted with diamonds and handset gemstones for an accessory that's sure to "wow" onlookers. Their in-house designers are inspired and motivated by all that shimmers on the red carpets of Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles. In their endeavor to create unique and affordable pieces, Beverly Hills Elegance epitomizes the gold-standard jewelry worn by today's top celebrities, making them available to the rest of the population.
From subtly sophisticated to bold and vivacious, this collection houses accessories for all personalities. Peruse through dozens of visually driven designs featuring stars, wings, crosses, lips, and other trendy motifs; or select from unique, geometric shapes dripping with diamonds. Every piece within the Beverly Hills Elegance jewelry collection features specialty cut stones and hand-sculpted detailing set in lustrous gold for the perfect finish. Design a red carpet look of your own today with first-class quality jewelry pieces by Beverly Hills Elegance at Evine.


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Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend Cast – Ages, Partners, Characters
Lamborghini The Man Behind the Legend Cast - Ages, Partners, Characters
This exhilarating, high-speed movie chronicles the tale of brilliant vehicle creator Ferruccio Lamborghini and stars Oscar winners Mira Sorvino and the screenwriter of Crash along with the Lamborghini The Man Behind the Legend cast. Ferruccio, played by Gabriel Byrne in the Lamborghini The Man Behind the Legend cast, has always wished to defeat his lifelong foe Enzo Ferrari, and the approaching Geneva Grand Prix may be his chance to finally surpass Ferrari.
But with the competition taking place in just a few months, the real question is whether Ferruccio can get his untested vehicle ready for victory. Let's check who plays who in the Lamborghini The Man Behind the Legend cast now.
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Lamborghini The Man Behind the Legend cast member Grillo plays Ferruccio Lamborghini, who is an American actor and martial artist and portrayed Brock Rumlow in the What If cartoon series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016), and Avengers: Endgame. Grillo was born in New York City to an Italian-American working-class family of Calabrian ancestry and was reared in Rockland County and the Bronx in New York.
Grillo started wrestling at the age of eight and picked up boxing at the age of 18 and began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 1991, and he has a brown belt and has studied under Rickson Gracie. Grillo earned a business degree from New York University and worked on Wall Street for a year before getting famous. Lamborghini The Man Behind the Legend cast member Grillo is 57 years old and used to be married to Wendy Moniz.
Lamborghini The Man Behind the Legend cast member Sorvino plays Annita, and she is an American actress who is from the United States. Her work in Woody Allen's Mighty Aphrodite earned her the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, which was a lot for her name. Sorvino was born to Paul Sorvino, an actor and film director, and Lorraine Ruth Davis, a drama therapist for Alzheimer's patients, Amanda and Michael Sorvino are her two siblings.
Sorvino had her first significant on-screen appearance in 6 episodes of the adolescent drama Swans Crossing, but she was employed as the third assistant director when preproduction on the 1993 movie Amongst Friends began. She was later promoted to casting director, and assistant producer, and eventually awarded the main part, and she was given more acting roles as a result of the favorable evaluations. She is now 55 years old and married to Christopher Backus.
Lamborghini The Man Behind the Legend cast member Byrne plays Enzo Ferrari, and he is an Irish actor, director, producer, screenwriter, audiobook narrator, and novelist who was born on May 12, 1950. Before moving on to London's Royal Court Theatre in 1979, he began his acting career with the Focus Theatre, but The Irish drama The Riordans and Bracken featured Byrne's debut on television. He has appeared in more than 70 movies for some of the most renowned filmmakers and has been recognized for his work on Broadway with two Tony nominations for his performances in pieces. He is now 72 years old and married to Hannah Beth King.
Lamborghini The Man Behind the Legend cast member Banderas plays Ferruccio Lamborghini. Antonio Banderas is the stage name of José Antonio Dominguez Bandera, a Spanish actor, and singer whose work has been recognized with several awards, including the European Film Award and the Cannes Film Festival Award. He has also been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Tony Awards.
José Antonio Dominguez Bandera was born in Málaga to parents teachers Ana Bandera Gallego and José Dominguez Prieto, and both were members of the Civil Guard. Banderas intended to play football professionally since he was a little child, but a fractured foot at the age of 15 put an end to his dreams. He is now 62 years old and used to be married to Melanie Griffith.
Giorgio Cantarini
Lamborghini The Man Behind the Legend cast member Cantarini plays Giorgio Lamborghini in the movie. Italian actor Giorgio Cantarini has so far acted in the movies Life Is Beautiful (1997) and Gladiator, both of which won Academy Awards. Giorgio Cantarini, the son of Giuseppe Cantarini and Giovanna Martini, was raised in Orvieto, but his parents divorced soon after his 5th birthday.
In the 1997 Roberto Benigni comedy-drama Life is Beautiful, Cantarini made his acting debut as Giosuè Orefice, Benigni's 4-year-old son who is transported with his Jewish-Italian father to a concentration camp, and 3 Oscars were awarded to the movie. Together with his co-stars from Life Is Beautiful, Cantarini was nominated in 1998 for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance, so you can understand that even though he is young, he has a lot under his name. He is now 30 years old single.
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By C Marshall10th February 2016
Last year we launched a competition to celebrate the release of our new infant range of outdoor gym equipment – now we're delighted to announce the winner!
The prize of a Key Stage 1 trim trail – designed for children aged three to seven – is on its way to Marsden Primary School in Whitburn, South Tyneside, after pupil Charlie Begg impressed the judges the most with his entry.
The nine-year-old, who is a Year 4 pupil at the school, in Mill Lane, took inspiration from his love of riding his bike and came up with a two-person cycle track that combined all the elements Play Fitness aims to bring together in its work.
Explaining his entry, Charlie wrote: "Two exercise bikes are put on with wheels on a track. You need two people to work it. You need to try and go all the way round the track by working in a team."
Mark Carter, sales consultant at Play Fitness, said: "We had a fantastic response to the competition and would like to thank everyone who took the time to enter. The standard of entries was very high.
"We covered the names of the children and their schools during the judging process and based it purely on the design. We shortlisted it to five, then three, then two, then one, which was Charlie's pretty unique design.
"We loved the fact that it involved teamwork, in that it would take two people to work it, and that it also provided a bit of competitiveness, as they would be racing against each other.
"It was also about exercise as well as play."
The school is now hoping to have the £12,000 trim trail, which features balance beams, hump-back bridge and stepping stones, installed in time for spring.
Headteacher Caroline Marshall, who joined the school in September last year, is also planning to add a plaque in Charlie's honour.
She said: "It is a brilliant way to start my time here. We have got such gorgeous grounds, it will be nice to give the children more to see and do.
"Charlie's design was all his own work. He's a very independent little boy and it is how he wanted to do it. He just thought about what the children in his class and the rest of the school like."
Charlie said: "I am really happy to win and I think the other children are going to like it."
Whitburn and Marsden councillor Tracey Dixon, who is also a governor at the school, said: "I think it's absolutely amazing that Charlie's entry won. It's a great boost for the school and a great initiative from the company."
Play Fitness, based on Forest Road Industrial Estate in South Shields, installed its first outdoor gym in 2008 and has since completed more than 70 projects in schools across the country.
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The Kid Laroi Net Worth $1.4 Million
Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard (born 17 August 2003), professionally known as the Kid Laroi (stylised as The Kid LAROI.), is an Australian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is from one of the many Indigenous Australian Nations, the Kamilaroi people from which he derived his artist name "Laroi". Born in Waterloo, New South Wales, he originally gained recognition from his association and friendship with late rapper Juice Wrld, who mentored him while he was on tour in Australia. Laroi gained a local following before joining a partnership agreement with Lil Bibby's Grade A Productions and Columbia Records. He became known outside Australia with his song "Let Her Go", and gained further popularity with his song "Go" featuring Juice Wrld, which peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut mixtape F*ck Love (2020) peaked at number one on the Australian ARIA Charts, making him the youngest Australian solo artist ever to reach the top. It also reached number three on the US Billboard 200.
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Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard was born on 17 August 2003 in Waterloo, New South Wales, a suburb near Redfern in the inner south of Sydney. His parents are Nick Howard, a music producer and sound engineer who worked with local artists, and Sloane Howard, a model manager and music executive. Howard's great-great grandfather was a part of the Stolen Generation; he was taken from his family, placed into a white family and was told he was Spanish because of his darker complexion. His great-great grandfather later found out that he was Aboriginal when he was 18. He is Kamilaroi (or Gamilaraay) from which he derived his artist name "Laroi".
Howard attended the highly selective, prestigious private school Australian Performing Arts Grammar School. He spent much of his childhood relocating around New South Wales. He moved to Broken Hill, a remote outback city, at the age of seven, living with his mother and grandparents at the time. When he was 11, Howard's uncle was murdered, and his mother moved back to Waterloo. Howard began to take music more seriously and started rapping around the age of 13, citing that music was a method of escaping from his family struggles. From a young age, his mother would play him music by the Fugees, Erykah Badu and Tupac.
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Rebecca Boone, LCSW, Program Manager
Rebecca Boone holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Troy University. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) Practitioner, and also a Board Certified Biblical Counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors. She came to work for CGA in May of 2001. Born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Rebecca was an active member of her church from a young age. After gaining experience with several social service organizations and advocacy groups, Rebecca's passion for ministry grew. That's why she loves working at CGA, where she is able to do be a part of an organization that equips young people through a Christ-centered approach. Rebecca is happily married and lives with her husband and adopted son in the local area. Others describe her as hard-working, compassionate, and family-oriented. In her free time, she enjoys being with friends and family, walking her dogs, and taking up new projects such as making jams and gardening.
Christina Hayes, Assistant Program Manager
Christina Hayes is a graduate of Georgia College and State University and earned a B.S. in Psychology. Throughout college Christina volunteered for Young Life, a ministry that mentors and disciples adolescents. During Christina's time in Young life the Lord developed a passion in her to disciple teenage girls. Christina said, "I always knew the world was broken, anyone can see that but it wasn't until The Lord brought healing to my life that I began to realize that I was able to help lead others to Christ so that they may find healing as well." Christina interned at a behavior health center during college and discovered there her desire to be a counselor. After college Christina served as a youth director in southeast Georgia. Christina enjoys being outside, reading, hiking, playing the guitar and writing her own music. Her friends would describe her as someone who is intentional, caring and outdoorsy.
Shanelle Lashley, Assistant Program Manager
Shanelle grew up in Columbus, GA in a Christian family and a dad who was a Pastor. It was in her junior year of high school when she realized she wanted to do something with her life to help hurting people. After High School, Shanelle attended Columbus State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Spanish. After graduating college Shanelle served on the Youth Staff at North Highlands Church where she organized youth events and small groups. Now with CGA, Shanelle is able to utilize the gifts and passion to help hurting teen girls. Shanelle serves as a residential counselor at CGA and is most passionate about showing students the love of God. Shanelle loves people and wants to share God's love with as many people she may reach.
Sarah Gibson, Lead Counselor
Through close friendships in college, Sarah was learned about the ministry of Teen Challenge. In 2002 after college graduation, she relocated to devote her passions to the CGA family. Sarah holds a B.A. in Psychology and has earned multiple certifications for child development through ongoing training and classes. Sarah learned how to trust God through early childhood illness, and has served Him since youth. She wants others to experience the same joy and peace she has enjoyed through the blessing of serving Christ. Sarah most enjoys helping students relate their life experiences with God's reality through group and individual counseling. She is known to be sociable and gentle, with an eagerness for truth and wisdom. These traits have served her well in her role at CGA as a counselor. Sarah most enjoys her free time spent with family and friends, especially her husband and sons.
Monica Ford, School Principal
Monica Ford grew up here locally in a Christian home and was always active in church, school, and the community. Monica attended The University Of Alabama where she obtained a B.A. in psychology and a minor in Social Work. During her junior year in college, the Lord revealed to her that part of her calling would be to work with the youth. Monica worked as a counselor for 4 years and then went into teaching. She has been teaching for the past 14 years. Monica likes making learning fun for her students and tries to set an example of Christ to all by having a good attitude. Her favorite saying is "Keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart". Monica likes spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, reading, and writing books.
Candace Williams, School Administrator
Candace Williams comes to CGA after 25 years as a missionary in Europe. Her profession before her missionary career was Math Education and she has taught High School math for 15 years. Candace is certified to teach math in four states and internationally. Her last teaching position was at Evangelical Christian Academy in Madrid Spain. Candace has been acquainted with Teen Challenge since 1965 when a group of Teen Challenge men shared their testimonies in her father's church. Candace's husband joined the Global Teen Challenge team in August 2011 and she joined our team here at CGA in October 2011. Candace enjoys teaching math at every level. She says, "Math seems to be challenging for most, yet with encouragement and skilled instruction, the girls complete their courses successfully." If her students could use one word to describe Mrs. Williams, it would be "inspiring". Candace likes to spend her free time enjoying family, church, photography, and gardening.
Emorie Galliher, Counselor
Emorie was born and raised in Fayetteville, Georgia where you can be sure to find a Chick-fil-A on every corner! God has always been a big presence in Emorie's life. She received a Bachelors of Science in Child and Youth Development from Point University and a Masters Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. Counseling youth is a passion and calling for Emorie and she is excited to be a part of all the amazing things God is doing in the lives of students at Columbus Girl Academy.
Teresa Bowman, Counselor
Teresa earned a B.A. in Health and Physical Education from Albany State University, a M.A. in Organizational Leadership, from LaGrange College, and an M.S. in Psychology and Counseling from Troy University. Teresa is also a Licensed Minister and serves as the lead counselor at her local church. She has worked with youth who face life challenges in the capacity of director of a Group Home for at-risk youth, as an educator in an Alternative High School Program, serving youth who were expelled from all traditional educational settings, as a Vocational Employment Specialist, and as a therapist for youth in the foster care system, as well as counseling in the private sector. Teresa's goal is to assist youth with making changes by the renewing of the mind and healing of the soul from the effects of trauma. She believes it is with the extension of the love of Jesus that all people can be made whole. Teresa is the mother of four amazing children and has two grandchildren.
Charlie Williams, Teacher
Charlie Williams grew up overseas as a missionary kid in Europe, and learned in his high-school years that he had a knack for taking complicated concepts and breaking them down into simple, easy-to-understand bits and pieces. Taking this skill, Charlie went to university with the express purpose of becoming a teacher. Earning his bachelor's in teaching, Charlie now strives to help students in any way he can. Using his eclectic knowledge of science, math, english, and history, he now helps the girls here improve themselves through their academics. His work helps students to learn about the fascinating parts of God's world, as he always hoped he would.
CeeJae Fowler, Equine Specialist
We are excited to introduce you to our new equine specialist CeeJae Fowler. CeeJae is an U.S. Army Veteran and Founder/Director of CherAmi Farms Horsemanship Program, a non-profit organization in Seale, AL that uses Equine Education and Peer-to-Peer interaction to uplift and encourage at-risk girls. She holds a Criminal Justice Bachelor's (B.S.) degree with an emphasis in Juvenile Delinquency from Columbus State University and is currently working on her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. CeeJae has a daughter who is currently enrolled in college. In her free time, CeeJae enjoys crafts and woodworking. We are so glad to be partnering with CeeJae and CherAmi Farms.
Kaitlin Vied, Program Assistant
Kaitlin is a CGA Teen Challenge graduate and went through the program in 2010. After surrendering her life to the Lord, God gave her a passion for missions and discipleship ministry. After completing Teen Challenge, Kaitlin went to Emerging Leaders College where she earned her Associates Degree in Bible and Theology, and received hands on ministry training. While in college, she felt the call to come back to the Teen Challenge ministry. One of Kaitlin's greatest passions is walking through the daily process of life transformation with people. She enjoys being outdoors, reading, and playing music with her friends. Her friends would describe her as fun-loving, energetic, and strong willed.
Brooke Shewman, Program Assistant
Brooke is from the small town of Fitzgerald, Georgia, but has moved throughout the states of Georgia and Florida as her family has dedicated years to serving in various roles within the Teen Challenge ministry. Having spent most of her life growing up on Teen Challenge campuses, there was no question that Brooke would one day officially join the TC family. Through the University of West Florida, Brooke has earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Social Work minor focusing on Substance Abuse. In her free time, Brooke enjoys reading, working on creative projects, and spending time with her family. However, her favorite way to pass time is lending an ear to listen and easy conversation to whoever may be in need to it.
Marissa Raibley, Residential Staff
Marissa Raibley was raised in a Christian household and has been a part of leadership in youth ministry since 2012. She attended Corbin University getting degrees in business and ministry. One of Marissa's passions is travel. It was during a six month trip in Guatemala that Marissa felt confirmation that the pursuit of youth ministry is God's direction for her life. Originally from Oregon, Marissa packed up her car and drove the 41 hours to join the CGA team. Her passion for youth is that they might come to a true understanding of Jesus and have the confidence to live out and share their faith. Marissa loves spending time with friends and family, hiking, traveling, painting, gardening, and learning languages.
Bailey Jones, Residential Staff
Bailey Jones was born in Misawa, Japan and grew up in a Christian family, the youngest of five kids. She was raised in Portland, Oregon and Knoxville, Tennessee. Bailey has been working in youth ministry since 2015 with experience as a youth director and camp counselor prior to joining the team at CGA. Bailey is finishing her degree in Christian Leadership with an emphasis in counseling through Lee University's online program. Bailey enjoys in her free time photography, painting, singing, and spending time with her nieces and nephew.
Alexandria Prell
Alexandria Prell was born and raised in Arizona and Florida. The oldest of three, Alexandria grew up in a Christian home and was surrounded by the love and care of her family. During high school, Alexandria volunteered with Covenant Hospice and helped organize activities with the nursing home patients as well as other events. After high school, Alexandria pursued her calling to missions and completed two years of Bible college at Teen Missions Bible Mission and Work Training Center. While she was there she received a certificate in Biblical studies. Alexandria completed a nine month internship in Honduras with Teen Missions, and at the beginning of 2022, she returned to overseas ministry for two months volunteering at a Christian orphanage located in Marcala, Honduras. Alexandria's heart and passion is for others to know Jesus and experience His love in their lives. She takes joy in helping others and being a servant of the Lord wherever He leads her in ministry. In her free time Alexandria enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to music, and creating art and music through piano, ukulele, crochet, and other spontaneous DIY projects.


Buzzing Umhlanga Village has gained yet another exciting eatery and bar. Famous Brands (who are also behind the likes of Vovo Telo and Tasha's – and who will be bringing French bakery Paul to our shores in the new year) has opened up Fourteen on Chartwell just in time for the holiday season.
Outside at Fourteen on Chartwell. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
The new gastropub will focus on artisanal drinks and food, using local ingredients and products. The simple, yet refined menu will focus on locally roasted coffee, herbs sourced from farms in the KwaZulu-Natal region and carefully selected local meat. Options include flights of beer and cheese; or beer and brat. These pairings include mini selections of cheeses and preserves or German sausage bites paired with four craft beer tasters. There are also burgers, salads and finger snacks available as well as a dedicated jaffle menu. Old classics appear with exciting twists in dishes like the lobster mac 'n cheese, or the pie of the day with a red wine jus dipping sauce. Finish off with a hot fudge sundae or an Eton mess.
A burger, chips and pickles at Fourteen on Chartwell. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
The extensive beverage list includes craft beers on tap, small-batch local spirits and a range of wines and bubblies. There is also a list of classic cocktail for those looking for something a little more festive as well as a cheeky selection of spiked milkshakes with flavours including s'mores with vodka or salted caramel with Kahlua.
The interior at Fourteen on Chartwell. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.
Explains Kevin Hedderwick, Famous Brands CEO, "We have created something out of the ordinary that will relate to the Umhlanga community – be it business people, holiday makers or regulars." In prime position of Umhlanga Village, the new spot offers a mix of trendy pub grub with a stylish cocktail lounge feel and is sure to book up fast during the festive season.
The bar at Fourteen on Chartwell. Photo courtesy of the restaurant.