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Final Portrait Movie Poster
Take a look to this new poster of Final Portrait, the latest biography drama movie starring Geoffrey Rush and Armie Hammer:
In 1964, artist Alberto Giacometti asked
writer James Lord to sit for a portrait.
He said it would take only one day.
"In 1964, while on a short trip to Paris, the American writer and art-lover James Lord is asked by his friend, the world-renowned artist Alberto Giacometti, to sit for a portrait. The process, Giacometti assures Lord, will take only a few days. Flattered and intrigued, Lord agrees. So begins not only the story of a touching and offbeat friendship, but, seen through the eyes of Lord, a uniquely revealing insight into the beauty, frustration, profundity and, at times, downright chaos of the artistic process. FINAL PORTRAIT is a bewitching portrait of a genius, and of a friendship between two men who are utterly different, yet increasingly bonded through a single, ever-evolving act of creativity. It is a film which shines a light on the artistic process itself, by turns exhilarating, exasperating and bewildering, questioning whether the gift of a great artist is a blessing or a curse."
So Alberto Giacometti was actually a blue Smurf under the guise of a human artist?
The movie trailer of Final Portrait if you haven't seen it yet:
The film is written and directed by Stanley Tucci.
US release date: March 23, 2018 (in New York and Los Angeles).
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Home Election Now that the President has declared, let the race begin
Now that the President has declared, let the race begin
Usman Alabi
The announcement of President Muhammadu Buhari's second term bid did not emanate from the man himself. However, he decided to allow his unofficial spokesman and the Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai to do him the honours. According to Buhari, his decision to seek for a second term was influenced by calls from Nigerians.
It might be unnecessary to begin to explore the dust raised by that declaration, even though it was expected.
President Buhari has kick-started the presidential race by his declaration. Everyone who has been running before now was only racing to wait for him, and now the race has begun. For those who have declared their intention earlier, it will no longer matter. There is no doubting the fact that before now, there are political figures who were nursing the intention to contest for the presidency, but that was dependant on whether the president will run or not, but now, some of them would consider chickening out of the race while we wait for other gladiators.
Before this time, there had been political whispers on the intention of the Senate president, Bukola Saraki to contest for the office of the President, so also former governor of Kano, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other notable figures, all members of the APC, the extent to which they will go with their ambition is not known, but they are aware that the president has declared and there is no hiding place.
Perhaps the declaration of Buhari might have dealt a blow to the ambition of some of these political figures. We want to see more candidates who we know will stop at nothing to clinch the presidential ticket. The likes of Atiku Abubakar will have to intensify their race and weigh their option. Yet the extent to which the President and his team intend to go to win the election is also hanging in the balance.
Atiku Abubakar
sirOscie. May 2, 2018 at 10:40 am
very good for the opposition parties………………….An easy ride to the Villa for Atiku Abubakar…..The people's choice..
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A common problem faced by a Samsung Galaxy S10 users is its audio issues. Some of theSamsung Galaxy S10 Speaker Issues faced by the owners are playing the sound through speakers even when headphones are plugged in, the external speaker stops working all of a sudden, the audio emitted from the speaker or through the headphones might sound broken or distant, the audio function might stop working when connected to a speaker/handset/headset operated through Bluetooth or after working for some time, the audio might mute itself automatically.
It is really frustrating if any of these issues crop up when you are attending an important call or browsing through a crucial video or listening to music. You cannot always walk up to the company to fix Samsung Galaxy S10 Speaker Issues such the issues of no audio or audio not working properly and therefore should know some preliminary steps that can help you fix this problem in no time. Here are some hassle-free ways in which you can easily fix the Samsung Galaxy S10 speaker issues.
If the external or internal speaker of your Samsung Galaxy S10 has stopped working suddenly, one effective solution that you can try is restarting your device. Remove the headphones or any other Bluetooth operated speaker devices (if any) and then choose to switch off your phone. Restart if after a few minutes or choose the reboot option. Once your device restarts, it helps in refreshing all the problems and fixes the disturbing bugs in the speaker. You can repeat this process two or three times if it doesn't work at the first go.
While the sound is playing for your audio or video strips, you might have accidentally turned down the volume button to mute or some program might have interrupted to mute it down. In that case try increasing the volume. Sometimes, it is also possible that audio quality of the piece being played is not good enough, here you are recommended to turn up the volume to its highest level to hear it at a decent volume at least. Consequently listening to it at a medium volume will make it sound like it is being played at its lowest level.
The cause for your Samsung Galaxy S10 audio not playing itself in the desired way might be the Bluetooth connectivity interfering with the speaker and its functions. To fix this issue you can try by switching off the Bluetooth service for some time. Thereby, to turn it off, you can do it directly from the option located in the navigation bar, or visit settings, scroll down to Bluetooth and then turn it off. Switching off this feature and trying to play the audio will help to settle this issue. It might take some to bear the desired result but this method will eventually fix it.
Sometimes, your device may find problems in recognizing your headphone and not show its symbol even when it is plugged in. in this case you can try plugging out and plugging in your headphones for a few times and then restart your device so that it starts working smoothly again. Now notice if the headphones icon appears on the screen or not.
Or another way of doing this is, go to settings and scroll down to accessibility and then tap open headphones option; check if the "Mute all sounds" option on top of the page is not turned option. If on, turn it off immediately and then play the audio. Apart from this also check if the left and right sound is balanced for your headphones in the same page or by chance the mono sound option has been turned on, if so, turn it off.
Sometimes you will not be able to hear the desired quality of your audio through your headphones because it might it be dirty. Either you will hear the audio at a very low and poor quality or not hear anything at all. In this case, remove the headphones and check if the headphone jack of your device is has some dust or any kind of obstruction it; if any, try to clean the insides using a Q-tip inside the hole.
After getting over with this cleaning process plug in the headphones again inside the device properly and play the audio or video. Sometimes this might not prove successful and might start working after two or three trials. It is not unnatural for dirt or dust to store up in the headphone jack. Continuous exposure to dirt and pollution can create this obstruction.
When you have switched on the power saving mode to prevent the rigorous disposal of your battery life, this might result into uneven audio or the audio being completely turned off. This is done as a defence by the device to cut out its battery usage. To terminate this process by the device, switch off the power saving mode and then try attaching your headphones to the jack, or playing the audio through the external speaker. If this is the audio issue, after you are convinced, you can turn on the power saving mode again but it might repeat interfering with the device's audio.
The audio of your phone might not turn up with its desirable performance because your device is lagging behind its OS update. To fix this, go to settings, then about device and then look for the available updates. If there are any, choose to update it, once done the Samsung Galaxy S10 Speaker Issues automatically be fixed.
If none of the above remedies fixed Samsung Galaxy S10 Speaker Issues, it is advisable to take your phone for a check-up at the company's service centre. Maybe there is some internal software problem that will require system reset which needs professionals. Don't be late in doing this as it might ruin the audio system of your device altogether after some point.


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Toy Soldier of the Week: Lieutenant JDUK!!
This week's Toy Solider of the Week is Lieutenant JDUK for his charming little pixel pals. He has developed quite a few of these images using his fellow soldiers as his inspiration. We always enjoy seeing this kind of creativity! *salutes* to you JDUK for keeping things fun!
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Honoring a Waterman's Legacy at the Opening Ceremony of the 2019 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational
Marissa Villegas, Mana'o Editor
Nestled at the heart of O'ahu's iconic North Shore is a place of legends. Waimea Bay, a beach frequented in the summer by sun-seeking visitors and locals, is home to the world's premier monster waves. A sleeping giant, Waimea awakens during the island's winter season as massive, deep-water swells attract top big-wave surfers from around the globe on the hunt for their next great ride.
Photo courtesy of World Surf League.
Waimea Bay gritting its teeth during the North Shore's winter season.
The surfing industry keeps a close eye on the Bay every winter. The hope is that conditions read just right to give the green light for the 34th annual Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. Widely recognized as the world's most prestigious surf contest, the event honors the legacy of Waimea Bay's first lifeguard and big-wave pioneer, the late Eddie Aikau. The Aikau family hand selects a group of elite contestants who remain on standby during the contest window from Dec. 1 through Feb. 29.
A photo of Eddie Aikau draped in lei at the opening ceremony.
With strict swell requirements, the event has only been called nine times in its three-plus-decade history. "We're looking for 20 feet, 20 seconds," contest director Liam McNamara said during his remarks at this year's opening ceremony.
To translate, that means the swell must have at least 20-foot Hawaiian waves (40-feet at the face of the wave) peaking every 20 seconds during a set. Long-period swells are stronger and more organized, which matters for the Eddie since it requires the surf to be both large and clean – not windy, mushy or blown out. Safety professionals, including McNamara, must deem conditions safe enough for even the best waterman of our time.
Until that perfect day, the Aikau family uses the holding period as an opportunity to gather and perpetuate Eddie's legacy as a respected and inspiring waterman, Polynesian Voyaging Society crewmember and big-wave surfer.
Hōkūleʻa just outside of Diamond Head upon its historical homecoming in 2017.
Eddie's life was rooted in Waimea Bay, where he was responsible for more than 500 rescues and never lost a life. In 1978, he went missing at sea while trying to save fellow Hōkūle'a crewmembers when the traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe capsized during a heavy storm several miles south of Moloka'i soon after they had begun sailing to Tahiti. In June 2017, the same double-hulled canoe would complete the four-year Hawaiian Airlines Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage to promote sustainability around the world.
Today, Eddie Aikau reigns as a symbol of heroism, bravery, wisdom and passion.
Hawaiian Airlines volunteers spent the day at Waimea Bay to honor the legacy of Hawai'i's most celebrated waterman.
In honoring Hawai'i's most celebrated waterman and surfing's historical ties to the islands, Hawaiian Airlines has joined the invitational as a major sponsor. To kick off our support, Team Kōkua, our employee volunteer group, gathered at the Bay on Dec. 5 to help set up the event's opening ceremony.
"Supporting the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is important to a lot of our employees, many of whom spend a good portion of their lives outside of work in the water," said Jennifer Lee, manager of marketing promotions at Hawaiian Airlines. "Surfing, like many water sports, is a rich element of our community and culture, and we are honored to join the Aikaus in helping bring this momentous event to life."
Up Close and Personal with the Aikau Legacy
As a fellow surfer and a water lover, I jumped at the opportunity to join Team Kōkua at Waimea Bay, where hundreds of attendees gathered along the shoreline to give their respect and ring in the holding period.
The morning was rich with cultural celebration as youth from throughout the state traveled to the Bay to give their blessings, bringing people together through familiar songs, chants and hula.
Hālau Hula from throughout the state traveled to give their respects to the Aikau family and celebrate Eddie Aikau's legacy.
The ceremony broke into a recess before this year's invited surfers were introduced. The once tight-knit circle scattered to eat food, jump in the ocean or reconvene with family, and I, who'd just spent the first hours of the day running around with a camera, sat down for lunch under a tent. After I finished my food, I found myself in the presence of Clyde Aikau, Eddie's brother and a 1986 contest winner who'd come over to our quiet area for a moment of rest.
Slightly starstruck, I realized this was quite possibly my first and only chance to talk story with the big-wave legend. So, with all nerves aside, I started a conversation with my tablemate and listened patiently as he talked about his work, memories of surfing Waimea, and the immense respect he held for his brother.
Clyde Aikau during the ʻawa ceremony.
I learned a lot about Clyde, but the biggest takeaway: the youngest Aikau sibling has an ever-growing love for his community, a trait he so humbly shares with his brother. He continues Eddie's legacy by doing whatever he can to help others in need and doing all things, including surfing, with heart and soul. It was clear the invitational was more than a premier surfing event to the Aikau family; it's a way to keep Eddie Aikau alive by sharing his story.
Before parting ways, I asked how he felt about that day. He took a moment to gather himself, gently clasped his hands on the table, and said, "There will always be someone that is going to catch a bigger wave, a bigger barrel, but for the Aikau family, Eddie's legacy is long-lasting. This contest embellishes what he believed while he was alive: helping others and carrying your passion into riding big waves."
The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational invitees embrace one another on the shoreline of a calm Waimea Bay prior to a group paddle-out ceremony.
What supporting the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational means to Hawaiian Airlines
I returned to my desk at our Honolulu headquarters the next day and pondered over my conversation with Clyde, wondering what the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational meant to me.
To be honest, I'd never really thought about it so deeply before, but I later came to see it as a representation of resiliency, learning from beyond your comfort zone, and stepping outside of yourself to become something greater. With our 90-year-old Hawai'i roots, it's a natural fit for Hawaiian to support such a phenomenal event and a sport that many of us are so passionate about.
Big-wave invitees and their families and friends paddling out alongside a North Shore community waʻa (traditional sailing canoe) with ti leaf in hand. Each year, the invitational holds a blessing in the Bay in honor of Eddie Aikau and to ring in the holding period.
Curious to hear what my co-workers thought, I caught up with other Team Kōkua volunteers from the opening ceremony and asked why Hawaiian Airlines sponsoring the Eddie is important to them. Here are their reflections:
Elizabeth Loomis, senior manager of corporate real estate: "One of the greatest aspects of working for Hawaiian Airlines is its ongoing commitment to the local community. It is important to me as an employee to work as a part of an organization that steps in and sponsors events and causes that are meaningful to the community and the history of Hawai'i such as the Eddie Aikau opening/invitational. I was humbled to be present at the opening ceremony and was happy to be able to help at the event."
Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, director of community and cultural relations: "Hawai'i is the birthplace of surfing and is intrinsically tied to the people, history and culture of this place. The name Eddie Aikau is legendary in this world-renowned sport for his accomplishments as a waterman. I am extremely proud that Hawaiian Airlines is part of this community that continues to recognize his contribution to the world of surfing. Although Eddie has passed, his spirit lives on."
Lee Yabusaki, senior executive assistance of marketing e-commerce: "It was a privilege for me to be involved in this event. I am a relatively new resident to O'ahu – though I do have family roots here – and take every chance I can get to learn about the culture and history of Hawai'i. While I am not a surfer (I'm more of a beach lover), it was such a great opportunity for me to experience the legacy Eddie Aikau left behind."
Alex Da Silva, director of external communications: "As a resident of Pūpūkea (just above Waimea Valley), the Bay is a special place for our family. As a surfer, it's thrilling to hear the roar of the waves when a swell is building overnight. I admire Eddie's bravery and am thankful for his immeasurable contributions to ocean safety and the lifeguards who patrol the Bay today."
To learn more about Hawaiian Airlines and the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, click here.
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Can you help the Traveling 219 Project tell the story of the pink cone of Pocahontas County, which sits just off US 219 on Elk Mountain? When it was first built more than 75 years ago, it was an ice cream stand, located on the corner of 4th Ave. and Main Street in Marlinton, where Central Service used to be. It was here that Mason May sold ice cream in what was Marlinton's first Tastee-Freeze. By the 40s, it was used to store oil and other lubricants for the service station.
The Pink Tepee at its current location on Elk Mountain. Photo by Roxy Todd.
In the 1950s, it became a playhouse for the McClure kids on 10th Avenue. When they grew up, the cone moved to Brownsburg Road with the McChesneys. We've heard at least one account that Eliot McChesney lived inside the cone, heating it with a wood stove.
Then in 1970,Henry Hefner bought the cone, painted it pink, and moved it to its current location on Elk Mountain.
1994: The Griffons purchase the Hefner property on top of Elk Mountain, including the Pink Tepee.
It you have any memories of the upside down ice cream cone, or tepee, or whatever you call it, we'd like to hear from you. Please contact the Traveling 219 Project on our Facebook page or call Gibbs Kinderman 302-799-6004.
Special thanks to Alice Rogers McClure, Keith Moore, Alfred and Freddie Hammons, Freida Jackson, Nikki Felton, Mike Hefner, and Jaynell Graham of The Pocahontas Times.


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Q: counting number of words in linux I have a file with lines that have the format: 1,4,2,3,2 etc.
I want to count the number of elements (numbers) in this line. I tried using the wc command, but wc -L seems to count all the elements in my line (including commas) and wc returns the number of lines. How can I get the result I want?

A: If you want to get a count of numbers (i.e. "words") for a single line:
echo '1, 2, 3, 4, 5' | wc -w

This will output 5.
If you want to get a count for every line in a given file, you can do it in a while loop:
while read line; do echo $line | wc -w; done < your_file

This will output a count for each line in the file on a new line (so, the first output line corresponds to the first line in your file, etc.).
If your lines do not contain spaces and are directly comma-delimited, such as 1,2,3,4,5, you can use tr to replace the commas with spaces to have the "word count" function the same way:
echo '1,2,3,4,5' | tr ',' ' ' | wc -w

or
while read line; do echo $line | tr ',' ' ' | wc -w; done < your_file

A: Use wc -w to count words. There is also -c for bytes, -l for lines, -m for characters. -L is for the lenght of the longest line.

A: Remove the , before counting the numbers:
cat file | tr -d ',' | wc -c

(wc -c counts the number of characters in a file / stream.)
However this will work only if the numbers are all single numbers. If not, I would use awk:
awk -FS',' '{c+=NF}END{print c}' file

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If you want to get ahead of the trend in business, you need to be constantly ahead of the trends in life. Small businesses are appearing all the time, and those that are successful will have kept a keen eye on emerging trends and new technologies.
Now that we're in the New Year, it's the perfect time to brush up on what's new in business, both in terms of the latest technology and those emerging markets which are going to be big business in 2017.
2017 will be all about living well. As part of this, small business owners may be able to harvest some opportunities from people's pastimes and lifestyles.
Hygge, for example, will be huge in 2017. Hygge, if you haven't heard of it, is a Danish trend which translates loosely as cosiness in English, and lends itself well to interior design. Google searches for Hygge were up 163 per cent in the last quarter of 2016, meaning that Hygge sets to be big in 2017.
Food and drink are often targeted by small business start-ups, and 2017 will see the rise of craft gin as the tipple of choice. In 2016, it saw a rise in Google searches on 2015 of 285 per cent. Craft beer was also popular - up 86 per cent on 2015 - and vegan diets are also popular at the moment, with an 83 percent rise in comparison to 2015. Entrepreneurs that therefore wish to break into the food and drink market should bear in mind these trends.
And, to throw in something entirely different, jive classes saw a 50 per cent increase in searches last year than in 2015. Perhaps this is something that health and fitness entrepreneurs should be aware of as the popularity of these classes increases?
The Internet continues to be key for small businesses, giving them more control over their brand development, customer engagement and marketing. Their web presence, including reviews and testimonials, their website and social media will play an important part in a customer's decision to buy from them or not.
Online spending is on the rise in the UK, and therefore the presence of online storefronts is essential. Ecommerce draws web users to websites en masse, and incentives can be used such as free shipping over a certain amount to encourage customers to spend more.
Small businesses can also benefit this year from Business Intelligence (BI). This data has historically been used by large businesses only, but the growth of internet technology will make it more accessible to the small business this year. Data could include the likes of spending habits, or knowing what your customers are searching for, and BI software can help you draw your target audience in without having to do the research.
Millennials are in their prime at the moment, with the oldest members of this generation entering their early 30s. The Millennial generation are able to adapt to new technologies immediately, and are key in spreading marketing information at great speed. Businesses should be aware of this audience and may also wish to incorporate members of the Millennial generation into their work teams.
Of course, one of the trends which continues to be strong in 2017 is outsourcing work to qualified professionals. Once such area where small businesses can benefit is through the help of local bookkeepers. Don't be afraid to outsource in 2017 if it allows you to concentrate on what you do best: running your business.


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Head of Humberside Police wonders why justice isn't normally so swift
I read an article in The Independent today that quoted Tim Hollis, Chief Constable of Humberside Police. In the wake of the worst riots the UK has seen in decades, he had this to say:
"We really did see rapid and robust justice with offenders being arrested, charged, put before the courts and sentenced in days.
"This undoubtedly contributed to taking the momentum out of the disorder - but for the police and public it did raise the question as to why cases take so long to get to court in the normal course of events."
If Mr. Hollis doesn't mind terribly, I'd like to take that one. Although defendants have a right to a speedy trial, they also need time to prepare an adequate defence. In fact, they need time to consider a defence. Defendants are innocent until they have been proven guilty as a result of a legal process that does not benefit from being rushed. The swift justice we've seen following the UK riots has impeded some people's abilities to defend themselves properly. This is dangerous and should absolutely never be the norm.
In some cases we saw defendants hauled before the magistrates within a couple days of being charged. People who used social media to comment ironically on the riots were accused of committing the serious crime of incitement. One 17 year old young man was charged with an offence under the infamous section 127 of the Communications Act 2003 for sending a menacing message via a public electronic communications network for a Facebook update and subsequent conversation that resulted in the offending message being deleted after 20 minutes. Had there been more than two days between the charge and the hearing, he might have come to realize that he did not have to enter a guilty plea. That the message was menacing in its context was not disputed. That the defendant had an awareness of this was also not disputed. There was no time to consider an adequate defence.
Hollis then questions "why imprisonment is not used more effectively at an early stage for those who make the lives of the law-abiding a misery on a more routine basis". Again, a person is law-abiding until proven otherwise. This is true even of people who have offended in the past. It's the job of the magistrates and professional judiciary to determine whether bail should be granted. They follow guidelines. I'm sure police would like to see speedier justice in most cases. It makes their jobs easier. However, that's not what justice is for. The administration of justice is designed to protect the innocent, first and foremost. That's every man woman and child, regardless of suspicion or evidence, until the justice system pronounces a verdict. Punishing and rehabilitating the guilty comes second and by a long way. Perhaps Hollis is commenting on the failure of custodial punishment to serve as a deterrent. I can't quite tell what he's trying to say.
To be fair to Chief Constable Hollis, here is the piece he wrote in the Yorkshire Post today that was quoted by The Indy. It is not a bad piece. The tone is overall positive and I agree with much of what he has to say. Unfortunately, his paragraph fourteen ruins it for me. If the swift administration of justice served to take the momentum out of the riots, as he suggests, then I suppose it went some way toward fulfilling the primary duties of the police and the courts to protect the innocent. It was unfortunately full of errors and there are many successful appeals expected. There has already been one successful appeal overturning a custodial sentence. This should never be considered business as usual. That would be arsehole justice.
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Shy 19 year old woman of good character could go to prison. LMFAO!
If you've read some of our recent posts then you may be familiar with the case of 19 year old Hollie Bentley from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. You may have also read or heard about the case in the news. If you did, then you would not have seen what is perhaps the most crucial piece of evidence in the case. The papers have been reporting that Bentley wrote the text "Who's up for it?" in some way referencing a Facebook event she'd created called "Wakey Riots". What the papers are not reporting for some reason is that at the end or her offending remark, she wrote "LMFAO". In case anyone is unaware of this particular text-speak, LMFAO is shorthand for "laughing my fucking arse off". The only place I've seen this reported is here, and that's only because the author was at the hearing and heard the evidence read out.
I don't know why news outlets would choose not to print that little nugget, but I do know it adds nuance to the story. Here's what LMFAO means to me in this context. Hollie Bentley believes, quite rightly I suspect, that the notion of a riot on the high street of Wakefield, West Yorkshire is absurd. That's the crux of the joke right there. It may have other hidden meaning. For example, it is boldly laughing at a prospect that is terrifying, which is a sort of affected bravado. I suppose we'll have to ask Hollie Bentley what she meant when she wrote that. She should do a little soul searching and think carefully about the answer. Her personal liberty depends on it. LMFAO! :(
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Social media turns everybody into wankers.
It's as simple as that. As soon as anybody gets involved in social media, they immediately turn into hopeless, irretrievable dickheads. They lose about 50 IQ points, and begin delivering the most ill considered and moronic opinions.
I can give you some examples from my current favourite social network, Twitter:
Duncan Bannatyne famously called another user a (sic) "pheadophile" for daring to suggest that smoking in one's car with one's children in it isn't the worst crime known to man. This is an intelligent, successful man. Something's gone wrong in his brain there. Surely?
And what about Tory councillor Gareth Compton who posted:
"Can someone please stone Yasmin Alibhai-Brown to death? I shan't tell Amnesty if you don't. It would be a blessing, really."
Honestly. What a wanker.
Or Paul Chambers
"Crap! Robin Hood airport is closed. You've got a week and a bit to get your shit together otherwise I'm blowing the airport sky high!!"
Blowing up the airport isn't going to help your flight to leave on time, is it, you dozy twat?
Wanker.
And then there's me. Earlier today, one of my Twitter followers asked me for advice on how to stop his son picking at his skin all the time.
I suggested that his son take up smoking.
I am a dickhead. It's right there in black and white on Twitter if you need the evidence.
But. Has any of the above really done anybody any harm? There might be one or two bruised egos, or offended Twitter friends (sorry Adrian!) - but nobody actually died, right? Nobody got hurt? Sticks and stones, and all that.
We're currently looking at a whole bunch of prosecutions brought against other social media users who posted some really dumb shit on Facebook in response to the riots. In EVERY SINGLE CASE so far, nobody actually got hurt as a result of their stupid posts, and no crimes were committed as a result of those posts. In the majority of cases so far, it's pretty clear that the poster was making a bad joke.
So we're perhaps just looking at another collection of social media wankers who happened to stray into the firing line of a political hot potato.
But the point is: their conversation isn't any different to the content posted by 90% of the social media users out there. As a social media user, we see content like this, and we say to ourselves, "Oh, just another wanker like me".
And now the judicial system is weighing in on social media, and as soon as they've got involved, they've become wankers too. They've lost 50 IQ points, and started talking just as much bollocks as the rest of us.
So the obvious defence to anybody faced with a charge under the Serious Crimes Act or the Communications Act in the coming weeks is:
"Social media turned me into a wanker. And now it's turning you into a wanker as well. Your honour."
Posted by Matt at Invent Partners at 12:55 PM 5 comments:
Apologies for linking riot cases to #TwitterJokeTrial and #IAmSpartacus
I must apologise to the Paul Chambers defence for the use of some hashtags in my attempt to raise the profile of some post riot Facebook cases. It had not occurred to me that linking these events could damage Paul's case; however, it has been pointed out that this is a possibility. Winning the Paul Chambers appeal is the most important thing right now. It may help to quash these other convictions, even those under the Serious Crime Act. I have two motivations for raising the profile of these other cases: 1) people are going to prison, and that's hard; 2) to my mind, each new conviction that goes unchallenged increases public acceptance. Nevertheless, I shall now respectfully refrain from using the #TwitterJokeTrial and #IAmSpartacus hashtags to advertise these cases. Please follow suit.
Posted by Flay at 12:14 PM 1 comment:
Hollie Bentley (Facebook Riot Girl) - case referred to Crown Court
The AJs just keep on rolling in. Today at Wakefield Magistrate's Court in West Yorkshire, a young woman named Hollie Bentley was told that her charge under the Serious Crimes Act would be heard before the Crown Court. On the 9th of August (why do all these seem to be from the same day?), the 19 year old allegedly created a Facebook event called "Wakey Riots" set to take place over the 13th and 14th of August and referred to it either in the description or on the event wall with the text "Who's up for it LMFAO." Clearly a joke. It was nice of her to schedule the riots at the weekend. Very convenient. There were of course no riots in Wakefield. Ms Bentley has yet to enter a plea. A skeletal news story on the BBC web site suggests she has not admitted to performing the act of which she is accused.
My friend Matt Bradley was at the hearing and he has provided this write up: http://www.pitkanary.com/2011/08/24/hollie-bentley-at-wakefield-magistrates-court/. I am bemused. As reported earlier, David Glyn Jones, of Glasinfryn, Bangor, Gwynedd created a similar Facebook event and was charged not under the provisions of the Serious Crime Act but under the much less serious provisions of the Communications Act 2003. Setting all the difficulties with the Communications Act aside, I am at a loss to understand how the CPS felt they satisfied the evidential stage of the Full Code Test with this case. The relevant Serious Crime Act provisions (sections 44-46) impose a significant burden to prove intent, as befits the seriousness of the crimes. I think it would be quite difficult to prove intent here. Nevertheless, it seems the evidential stage has been made out, as a magistrate has referred the matter on. The magistrate stresses the seriousness of the charge, saying "people died in the riots." This is true; however, it is also quite immaterial. The clear intention to incite a riot must be proven. It is not enough that a serious disturbance is a foreseeable consequence of such actions. One wonders whether this would have been referred to the Crown Court had Ms Bentley entered a plea of not guilty.
On the matter of the Serious Crime Act versus the Communications Act, Matt Bradley suggests that the difference may come down to the setting of a place and date for a disturbance to occur, which is the sort of functionality that a Facebook event provides. It's possible that Glyn Jones' story has been misreported and instead of an event, he chose a page or a simple wall post. If this is the distinction that the CPS are making when charging with a serious crime, then it is at best extremely naive. A riot is an event, quite clearly. When a young lady (or man) sees events going on around or near her that are frightening and hard to believe, she might deal with those events by making a joke out of them in order to make them seem less scary and regain a sense of control. If I were to act out in this way on Facebook, I do believe that I would use an event as it is the most apt tool for the job. And of course, the event encourages (or perhaps even forces) one to set a date, place and time. Hollie Bentley almost certainly did create the Facebook event that has gotten her into so much trouble. She also quite clearly meant it as a joke. For goodness sake, she wrote "LMFAO"! How many more of these miscarriages of justice will we sit here and watch as they are handed down? I am not in any position to give anyone legal advice, but it seems to me that Hollie Bentley had better plead not guilty, or else she will be laughing her effing arse off in prison for sure.
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Another Facebook related Communications Act conviction. North Wales
I will depart from cynicism just to say that I've never been more afraid for the health of free expression in Britain. This post is on the long side, but I urge you to read it fully as it explains many of the problems encountered with the application of the Communications Act to broadcast style internet communications. A 21 year old man has been convicted in North Wales of an offence under section 127 of the Communications Act 2003 and sentenced to 4 months in prison for a Facebook update that was live for 20 minutes. It has been reported here <http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2011/08/23/man-jailed-for-four-months-over-facebook-attempt-to-start-riots-in-bangor-91466-29288008/> and here <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-14631184>. I have sent a query to CPS Wales seeking information about the nature of the prosecution.
Unfortunately in this case it seems that someone (a former coworker) was concerned and notified her supervisor. Former coworker? Notified her supervisor? I don't get it. Perhaps there's a grudge. At any rate, that would serve as evidence that someone was menaced; however, the Communications Act 2003 s127 does not require that any person is actually menaced (or grossly offended, etc). It does not require that a message is even received. This is through a precedent that has required the prosecution in the Twitter Joke Trial to discharge a narrow burden of proof of intent to commit the offence. The precedent comes from a case before the House of Lords in 2006 called DPP v Collins, which dealt with nuisance telephone calls and voice messages. Section 127 of the Communications Act is unfortunately badly worded, in that in and of itself there is no burden of proof of intent, hence the reliance on case law. Unfortunately the remarks of one of the Law Lords has set a very low threshold for proving mens rea (guilty mind, intent). I explain this in a post from February which I quote below:
DPP v Collins sets out a low threshold for both the actus reus and the mens rea. The act is committed so long as a qualifying message is sent via a qualifying public electronic communications network. It does not matter whether the message actually elicits the reaction in a recipient of being regarded as grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character. It would not matter in fact that the message is not received by anyone at all, except insofar as it is reported to the relevant authorities. The act of sending is sufficient. For mens rea, the Lords have also defined a strangely low threshold. While the Lords recognise that it is essential to examine any message within the context of a fair and just multi-racial society and to recognize that the meaning of a message can be quite different from its literal content, it is only necessary that the sender at the very least be aware that the message is couched in terms likely to be regarded as grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character.
So unfortunately while DPP v Collins provides the necessary burden to prove intent, it severely scuppers the defence by removing the requirement that a message is actually received. It sets out the need to look at a message in context, but this is of little help as it has been interpreted very broadly. It requires mens rea, but only in a very narrow sense. Paragraph 11 of Lord Bingham's opinion is where we get into trouble:
"...On the other hand, a culpable state of mind will
ordinarily be found where a message is couched in terms showing an
intention to insult those to whom the message relates or giving rise to
the inference that a risk of doing so must have been recognised by the
sender. The same will be true where facts known to the sender of a
message about an intended recipient render the message peculiarly
offensive to that recipient, or likely to be so, whether or not the message
in fact reaches the recipient...."
Now, this intuition may have made sense where the facts of the case concern a telephone call or voice message, the difference being that the communication is one-to-one and there is a recipient in mind. It is however completely inappropriate when applied to broadcast style messaging as it works in internet social media, which is more like publishing. There's a lot more I could say about this, but I've said it all before. It only takes a bit of time examining the implications to see how dangerous this law is, how chilling to online free speech. People are committing "crimes" that they are not even aware of. Remarks that would be fine if made down the pub are prosecuted when published on Facebook or Twitter. Although it has yet to happen, similar remarks within a blog entry would also fall prey to this law. This has to stop. It is my mission and I won't rest until the Communications Act can no longer be used to dispense Arsehole Justice.
Posted by Flay at 8:57 AM 1 comment:
Speedy prosecution of Facebook teen means no time for decent defence
I am so angry about this that I don't even know where to start, so I'll just start. I may need to actually restrain myself. *Deep breaths* A case was brought before the Magistrates Court in Bury St. Edmunds, West Suffolk last week concerning a 17 year old boy who posted an update to Facebook that has been viewed as an invitation to start riots. I knew about this case when I saw it written up in the Guardian a few days ago after sentencing. The sentence was a 12 month ban from all social media and some other non-custodial terms. What was not immediately apparent to me when I read that article was that the youth was charged under section 127 of the Communications Act 2003 for sending a menacing message. This is the same charge under which Paul Chambers was convicted and which he is still appealing in what has become known as the Twitter Joke Trial.
The Twitter Joke Trial was a real "red pill" moment for me. The police and prosecution handling of the case was so obviously misguided to me that I couldn't help but speak up. I have been an early campaigner to have the charges dropped and then to have the judgement overturned. I am now a self professed civil libertarian with a particular interest in free speech. It is sometimes difficult to communicate to people the dangers that cases like Paul Chambers' place us all in. Difficult, because people often can't see beyond the facts of the case at hand. I'll delve into the Twitter Joke Trial more in another post. That's not what this one is about.
Here is an article I found today about the Bury St. Edmunds case as it was written up locally after the initial hearing adjourned pre-sentencing. Read it and try not to weep: http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/west_suffolk_facebook_riot_teen_was_idiot_1_991897
From this article I learned that the charge was under the Communications Act 2003, section 127, which deals with the improper use of public electronic communications networks. I don't know why the Serious Crime Act 2007 was not wheeled out like it was in other similar cases after the UK Riots. Perhaps this was felt to be inappropriate when dealing with a minor. Perhaps it was the extenuating circumstances that made this charge seem inappropriate. Here are the circumstances:
On Tuesday morning, the 9th of August, this 17 year old boy posted the following update on Facebook - "I think we should start rioting. It's about time we stopped the authorities pushing us about and ruining this country. I think it's about time we stood up for ourselves for once so come on rioters, get some. LOL" Note that the local article omits the "LOL" at the end, which I feel is important. This followed several nights of rioting in London.
At some point in the day, the teen's update was met with comments from "friends", some of whom suggested that the update was foolish and that the author was an "idiot". A brief debate ensued in which the teen mentioned the Duggan shooting in Tottenham and abuses of police power. The result of the discussion was that the teen admitted that his remarks were "stupid" and then deleted his post.
Here's what the prosecutor, Sarah-Jane Atkins, had to say. These are some of the dumbest prosecutorial remarks I've seen, and I intend to show just why. This is from the EADT24 article:
"Within minutes, his friends on Facebook are condemning the words he has posted and telling him in no uncertain terms what a poor opinion they now have of him," Miss Atkins said.
In response, the boy then posted a second message, saying he didn't see the point of being pushed around by the police all the time.
The boy then entered into a debate with one friend in particular over the shooting of Mark Duggan in Tottenham on August 4 before admitting his comments had been 'stupid'.
"We are all thankful that his friends were much more sensible than he was and did not react in any way that would lead to further comments in any shape or form," Miss Atkins told the court.
Lady, are you serious? "Within minutes, his friends... are condemning the words ... and telling him in no uncertain terms what a poor opinion they now have of him." [Translation] Within minutes, his friends are busting his balls for being an "idiot". Anyone who uses Facebook or Twitter regularly knows that this sort of banter happens all the time.
The boy then entered into a debate with one friend in particular in which he expressed some politically charged opinions and then admitted his earlier remarks had been "stupid". In other words, free speech worked exactly the way it's supposed to. Good speech followed some arguably bad speech and then the world was better for it. Although you wouldn't think that's the way it's meant to work if you listened to the idiotic remarks of arsehole prosecutor Atkins:
"We are thankful that his friends were much more sensible than he was and did not react in any way that would lead to further comments in any shape or form..."
I have to assume that this was not the end of the sentence. Is she really suggesting that a bad outcome would be the posting of further comments in any shape or form? Is she saying that it's a good job his friends didn't post their own similar Facebook updates? Are we all just a bunch of sheep who can't be trusted to think for ourselves? She seems to miss the central point. His friends did not react badly. They reacted well. The situation managed itself. Nor were his friends likely menaced. Perhaps someone turned him in. I don't know. If that's the case then this is tragic. Anyway, he deleted the post the same day. The post did not have much scope to cause menace, frankly. It went to about 400 people on Facebook, most of whom probably either didn't see it or just thought it was "stupid". Is there any need to punish this kid? He made an arguably stupid remark, possibly in jest, and was talked out of it. To impose criminal liability is tantamount to prosecuting a thought crime. It really is.
Now this is the part that really burns my arse. The defence does a terrible job. Horrific:
In police interview, the boy said he had only made the comments to 'have a laugh' and didn't intend anyone to take the actions he had suggested.
David Stewart, in mitigation, said the boy had since realised he had been 'inordinately foolish' and recognised what an idiot he had been.
"His friends have a very poor opinion of him and he has a very poor opinion of himself," Mr Stewart said.
"A lesson has been learnt."
It's as if the defence counsel has never heard of the Twitter Joke Trial. That's because he probably hasn't. Early on in that case the South Yorkshire Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) persuaded the defendant and his lawyer that there was no choice but to enter a guilty plea as Paul Chambers did not deny that he'd sent the offending communication. In other words, the CPS were of the opinion that this was a strict liability offence. This was despite case law from the House of Lords that required mens rea (guilty mind, or intent) to be proven. Had Paul been receiving good legal advice from the beginning, he would have entered a not guilty plea and the CPS would likely have dropped the case, because they felt there was insufficient evidence at that time to prove intent.
I wonder whether Mr Stewart believed this to be a strict liability offence and that the only possible plea was guilty. I wonder whether the West Suffolk CPS believed this as well. This case is an utter disgrace. The rush to early "justice" following the UK Riots has prevented this young man from gaining access to a robust defence. Had some lawyers that I am well acquainted with had the time to become aware of this case before it was heard before the Magistrates, they could have offered free advice that I believe would have drastically improved the outcome of this "trial". I can only hope that the facts I've examined here can form the basis of a successful appeal. This truly is Arsehole Justice in its purest form. Let me end on this tragic note from the Guardian coverage:
The boy's mother told the court: "He is normally a good boy but, like all teenagers, he has his stupid moments."
Speaking to magistrates, the boy added: "I meant it as a joke which is why I wrote LOL at the end."
Posted by Flay at 5:52 PM 6 comments:
Links - 17th August 2011
Some good articles today (or yesterday, or whatever. Leave me alone):
Liberalism and Riots: Cause and Effect? by Matt Bradley (Arsehole Justice contributor)
Civil disorder and looting hits Britain: We have been here before - Bagehot, The Economist
England riots: will harsher sentences act as a deterrent? - Alan Travis, The Guardian
Another Arsehole Justice: Andrew Gilbart QC, Manchester
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/aug/17/facebook-cases-criticism-riot-sentences
Andrew Gilbart QC, made clear why he was disregarding sentencing guidelines when he said "the offences of the night of 9 August … takes them completely outside the usual context of criminality".
"The principal purpose is that the courts should show that outbursts of criminal behaviour like this will be and must be met with sentences longer than they would be if the offences had been committed in isolation," he said. "For those reasons, I consider that the sentencing guidelines for specific offences are of much less weight in the context of the current case, and can properly be departed from."
Regardless of the severity of the offences before the court, this statement is the epitome of arsehole justice. Nothing takes a specific offence out of the usual context of criminality. Proportionality is one of the fundamental principles of British justice. There may be aggravating or mitigating factors to consider, but the sentencing guidelines allow for this. You simply cannot throw out the sentencing guidelines and expect to deliver justice. Also, judge, please be aware that the principal purpose of courts is to protect the innocent not to make examples of people. I'm sure you will be familiar with Blackstone's formulation which tells us that it is better that ten guilty are set free than one innocent suffers. Andrew Gilbart QC, you are quite possibly an arsehole. The jury is still out on that one, but there's no question that this is a clear case of Arsehole Justice.
[NB - Read the rest of that article. David Cameron supports these harsh sentences. Some dude will probably go to prison for stealing an ice cream cone. Arseholes!]
Judge Elgan Edwards QC dishes out some Arsehole Justice in Cheshire
From the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/aug/16/facebook-riot-calls-men-jailed
Judge Elgan Edwards QC has dished out some serious Arsehole Justice against the defendants Perry Sutcliffe-Keenan and Jordan Blackshaw in Chester Crown Court. These two men were charged with inciting unrest under sections 44 and 46 of the Serious Crime Act 2007, which carried a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. Both men received 4 years in prison for creating Facebook pages that appeared to be organizing riots in their local communities, neither of which resulted in any actual disorder and at least one of which was regarded as a joke by its author.
According to the Guardian article linked to above, Judge Edwards stated in his judgement that Blackshaw had committed an "evil act". He said: "This happened at a time when collective insanity gripped the nation..." [Flay here] Erm, actually I think that's what's happening now. "...You sought to take advantage of crime elsewhere and transpose it to the peaceful streets of Northwich. The idea revolted many right thinking members of society. No one actually turned up due to the prompt and efficient actions of police in using modern policing." [Flay here] Or maybe no one took it seriously except for the police. Hard to say.
About Sutcliffe-Keenan, the judge said he "caused a very real panic" and "put a very considerable strain on police resources in Warrington." [Flay here] I'd like to see the evidence of who was panicking. I wouldn't be surprised if it was only the police. The author of the page went to bed and woke up with a hangover, apologized, took the page down and said it had been a joke (sound familiar?). Neither of the two men caused a riot to take place. Nothing happened. You can credit the police for their swift actions; however, one would have thought that perhaps it would be better to use this information to try to catch potential rioters in the act. At any rate, four years after pleading guilty makes a mockery of justice. People serve less time for manslaughter. These guys wrote some words on a web site that caused nothing to happen except a police investigation. What really bothers me about this is that it is a natural response in human beings who are in denial about terrible things going on around them to make make light of the situation. Some of that may have been what happened here. For that reason and others, this seems like a clear case of Arsehole Justice.
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HPV Vaccination Campaign for Young Adults and Health Care Providers Launches from HHS' Office on Women's Health
ADM Brett P. Giroir, M.D., HHS Assistant Secretary for Health; Dorothy Fink, M.D., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health and Director, Office on Women's Health Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States causing nearly 36,000 cases of...
HHS Awards Contract to Improve Maternal Health Data Collection and Drive Clinical Quality Improvement
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women's Health (OWH) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health announced an $8 million nationwide contract with Premier, Inc. to improve maternal health data and create a network of at least 200 hospitals to deploy...
Surgeon General Releases Call to Action on Hypertension Control
High Blood Pressure Control IS Possible Today, Surgeon General VADM Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H., issued a Call to Action urging Americans to recognize and address hypertension control as a national, public health priority. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Control Hypertension provides...
Trump Administration Deploys Abbott BinaxNOW Tests to States
Rapid point-of-care tests will support Governors' reopening efforts The Trump Administration today detailed the national distribution plan for the Abbott BinaxNOW Ag Card rapid test to assist Governors' efforts to continue to safely reopen their states. BinaxNOW is a unique testing option to provide...
Trump Administration Takes Action to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Today, under the leadership of President Trump, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Assistant Secretary for Health, issued guidance under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) to expand access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines when they...
HHS Extends Coverage For COVID-19 Screening Tests at Congregate Facilities during the Pandemic
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Assistant Secretary for Health, extended coverage under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) to licensed healthcare practitioners prescribing or administering point-of-care COVID-19 tests, using...
Trump Administration Will Deploy 150 Million Rapid Tests in 2020
Major Investment made to scale up rapid point-of-care COVID-19 tests for vulnerable and schools Today, as part of an historic initiative led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of and Defense (DOD), the Administration awarded a contract for $760 million to...
Catch Up to Get Ahead: The Role of Healthcare Providers in Getting Children Up-to-Date on Vaccines
Vaccinations are more important than ever this year because of the disrupting impact that COVID-19 has had on the nation's routinely recommended vaccination schedule. As we recognize National Immunization Awareness Month in August, protecting individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable...
HHS Expands Access to Childhood Vaccines during COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a third amendment to the Declaration under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) to increase access to lifesaving childhood vaccines and decrease the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks as children...


British company Armortek's been producing super-realistic, 1/6th-scale radio-controlled Allied and German tanks since 2001, and they've just unveiled an all-new model for 2013: The StuG III Ausf. G, which is a way more intimidating-sounding rival to the British Ali G. An actual StuG III Ausf. G. in 1943. Photo: Wikipedia Weighing in at 130lbs, this mini tank is packed with features like a firing RC-controlled turret that blasts sound recorded from the real deal, working exhaust pipes, and a seriously advanced patented drive system that features an offset spiral pinion to maximize efficiency. It can tow up to 1100lbs -- just enough to get Adele home from the Grammys. They've also got plenty of other tanks in their line-up, like this British Centurion.


I can't stress enough how interesting it is to take a Michigan roadtrip. Especially when you travel down those back roads, side roads, and dirt roads that you usually would not take.
A trip through Trowbridge Township in Allegan County brings many cool things to see. The pictures below show a few things seen in the lower portion of Trowbridge Township. Precisely, across 102nd Avenue, 104th Avenue, Baseline Rd, and up US-40. If you take these roads, you'll eventually go through the ghost town of Trowbridge. Let's see if you can find it on your own!
Taking a leisurely investigative trip down any of Michigan's countryside roads will take you to hidden towns you didn't know existed, ghost towns, old & abandoned structures, not to mention beautiful countryside. The fall season brings extra cool stuff to see.
Check out these few photos of the above-mentioned roads, then go exploring Michigan back roads for yourself. You don't have to go far! Do it some weekend afternoon!


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Milk: It Doesn't Do A Body Good
Johns Hopkins team determines that calcium is risky, and does not improve bone density:
http://www.newswise.com/.../calcium-supplements-may...
10 years of research failed to produce any substantiation of the meme, "calcium makes strong bones." In fact, though I hear people parrot this television advertisement quote and others like it all the time, I've never found any legitimate science to support it. Moreover, expert consensus from the International Osteoporosis Foundation officially declared that protein sufficiency and super-sufficiency plays a far more vital role in bone health: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00198-018-4534-5
This makes more sense, as 50-60% of bone volume is comprised of protein. The entire 100% structural matrix of bone is protein. When people were/are declaring milk the champion of bones, it's rather odd that they hone in on the measly 300 milligrams of calcium in a cup of milk instead of the massive 9,000.00 milligrams of protein in the same cup. This says nothing of the fat soluble vitamins (which support bone health) we find in full fat dairy but don't find in reduced fat dairy.
More importantly, the societal fervor over calcium appears to increase risk of plaques and heart disease. Without fat soluble vitamins to direct calcium, there is no biological reason to believe calcium alone is beneficial. Calcium is a building block for atherosclerotic plaque buildup. Undirected in an unhealthy body, calcium is risky.
The central thesis of the promoters of milk was always on shaky ground. In every large observational study, milk consumption had no association with improved bone density (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9224182/), and when researchers controlled for other variables, milk consumption from age 20 and on is associated with INCREASED risk of hip fracture (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8154473/ ). In global epidemiological research, we also find women in other societies with incredibly low incidence of osteoporosis have zero milk consumption. For a time, the crunchy granola community honed in on the "acid load" in milk to try to undermine it; but they weren't playing with a full deck, as protein is made of amino ACIDS, and the amino ACIDS are some of the only things right about milk. They were moving toward the right stance, but for the wrong reasons. Meanwhile, the general populace who believes in milk has the wrong stance and no reasons. So, maybe we should focus on the science instead of the slick marketing memes.


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Entrepreneurs & Business Top 10 Business Celebrity Entrepreneurs
In relation to entrepreneurs & business top 10 business celebrity entrepreneurs the recent rise of entrepreneurs & business has undoubtedly been fuelled by the popularity of TV business programmes like the Dragons Den & Alan Sugar The Apprentice.
These popular programmes have launched the media careers of their programme panel members, fast tracking many of them into the list of top 10 business celebrity entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs & Business Top 10 Business Celebrity Entrepreneurs outlines well known global entrepreneurs.
Business enterprises promoted by celebrities have been a topic for discussion for quite some time.
Celebrities have shown their enterprising instincts in many in different ways and many of them have gone beyond endorsing products which had at best previously been a trend.
This discussion about entrepreneurs & business should act as an inspiration not only to aspiring celebrity entrepreneurs, but also to other prospects who intend to use their entrepreneurial skills to become successful entrepreneurs.
The list of top 10 business celebrity entrepreneurs includes the who's who of celebrities. Many of these celebrities have created thriving enterprises without any formal training in business management and have launched successful and innovative products and services.
#1 Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg who co-founded Dreamworks tops the list. His movie business has generated millions and millions of dollars at worldwide box offices.
Although he has not graced our TV screens in programmes like the Dragons Den or Alan Sugar The Apprentice Steven Spielberg is recognised globally as a celebrity entrepreneur known to push the boundaries in film production.
He is known to have provided business help, business management, consultancy and business development to other aspiring business entrepreneurs.
#2 Hugh Heffner
Hugh Heffner was born into a family of farmers. Heffner launched a magazine which was later named Playboy which has since sold millions of copies.
It's interesting to know that Heffner started with only $8000 which he raised from investors. Hefner is recognised globally through his Playboy brand which expanded upon the initial magazine through shrewd business management, consultancy and business development to include multiple other revenue generations streams the most famous of which is the Playboy TV channel.
Entrepreneurs & Business Top 10 Business Celebrity Entrepreneurs #3 Sean Combs
Sean Combs launched the clothing brand Sean John clothing which generates a business turnover of over $400 million globally. Sean is recognised as an entrepreneur who founded his empire on a solid foundation of top quality business management and business development.
#4 Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks became famous after hosting the famous television show America's Next Top Model and Tyra Banks Show. She is known to provide business help and support to other aspiring entrepreneurs.
#5 Kathy Irelan
Kathy Irelan is recognised globally as a famous model. Her business development initiative of finding solutions for families and busy moms was received well by the market.
Entrepreneurs & Business Top 10 Business Celebrity Entrepreneurs #6 Bill Gates
Irrespective of your geographical location, you are probably aware of the rise of Bill Gates whose business development idea revolutionised the personal computer market.
Gates has become a true global celebrity entrepreneur. It has been widely reported that Gates has provided business help, business management, consultancy and business development to aspiring entrepreneurs and charitable organisations.
Many people believe he should have been the person of choice to front the American version of Alan Sugar the apprentice hosted by Donald Trump.
#7 Richard Branson
Richard Branson's Virgin Empire is one of the world's most recognised brands which hosts approximately 300 business companies under its business development umbrella.
Branson is also well documented for his desire to give something back and as such many aspiring business entrepreneurs have benefitted from his business help, business management, consultancy and business development.
#8 Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs created a business information technology revolution by launching Apple computers with the first graphical user interface of its kind.
Although the Apple brand struggled and lost its way at times, through laser focussed business management, consultancy and business development it has resurfaced as one of the world's most trusted business brands.
#9 Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is well known for her television shows and her net worth is estimated to be around $2 billion.
#10 Donald Trump
Donald Trump is admired the world over by aspiring business entrepreneurs. His glorious rise to fame as the world's best known real estate owner was brought to the forefront of the global media after the crash of International real estate.
Trump owed the banks so much money they felt they couldn't close him down. Deserted by the business fraternity many of whom he had helped and provided financial and business support to he resurfaced even stronger.
To audiences worldwide he is recognised as the main focus of the USA version of Alan Sugar the apprentice TV programme.
Many business people will hold a different opinion on which order the above top 10 business celebrity entrepreneurs should feature. My aim was not to list them in any order, rather just to list them together as the driving force of the top 10 business celebrity entrepreneurs.
What's interesting is that although most of the above entrepreneurs started with next to nothing, not many of these celebrities availed business consultancy services from a family business consultant. They focussed on their vision and had a detailed action plan which was followed with the right business development strategies.
However as their business empires have grown every one of the above celebrity business entrepreneurs are known to employ the very best business development consultants in the marketplace.
The International Business Guru provides business help to every budding entrepreneur and says entrepreneurs should strive hard to create value for their customers and stake holders.
It might further surprise UK readers that none of the Dragons Den judges appeared in this list.
This entry was posted on September 14, 2015, in Business and tagged Business Celebrity Entrepreneurs, Donald Trump, Entrepreneurs Business Top, TV.


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Olympic Gold Medalist Adam Kreek Guest Speaker for October 12 Faculty of Education - 45th Anniversary Event
Two-time Olympian, Olympic gold medalist and entrepreneur, Adam Kreek has spent the past decade studying human performance, achievement, and well-being. On Friday, October 12, he will be guest speaker for the Faculty of Education in celebration of the 45th Anniversary and as part of their Research in Education Seminar Series (RESS).
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The event is open to both U of L community and the public, and is free of charge. Brought to you by the Faculty of Education, Canadian Wildlife Federation and OAR Northwest.
During his 13 year rowing career, Adam won over 60 medals, 27 in international competitions, with 43 of these being gold medal or first place performances. After a disappointing loss at the Athens Olympic Games in 2004, Adam and his team powered their way to a gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Following his Olympic career, Adam was named Athlete Leader of the Year at the prestigious Canadian Sports Awards and was elected to the Canadian Olympic Committee to direct sports policy in Canada.
Adam is co-owner of Grease Cycle, a Vancouver Island based organization that collects and processes waste vegetable oil, and produces sustainable biodiesel for local consumption. Always eager to take on new challenges, Adam will row across the Atlantic Ocean in December 2012 to advocate for adventure as a tool for self-development, health and wellness, and to enhance our connection with our natural world.
Adam is proud to work with the Canadian Wildlife Federation, serving as a representative of their Sail for Wildlife program and other conservation education initiatives. Adam is also an elected member of the Canadian Olympic Committee Board of Directors, where he serves in a leadership role to ensure the benefits of sports reach the broader Canadian society. He is an Ambassador for Right to Play, an international non-profit organization that uses play to rehabilitate youth in disadvantaged regions of the world.
In addition to his work with organizations, Adam has worked with thousands of youth in schools across Canada, instilling within our next generation the idea that the 'secret to happy living is giving".
Adam holds a degree in Geotechnical Engineering and Hydrology from Stanford University. He is a loving husband and proud father who lives in Victoria and in Ottawa.
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Q: Issue in displaying products : «holes» in my list I experience an irritating issue with my products «display» on frontend.
It's not rare that I see «holes» in my products lists pages.
I've placed all my products in correct position in «manage categories» but I still have those white places instead of showing the proper product.
For instance : you'll see in the two next screenshots that there's obviously a displaying problem.

What I did is that I've tried to identify the problematic position : seems to be the 13 on this page. I've then put the product on line 333 (the last line of the list obviously). Problem solved...
Ok, that's good for this one, but  1) I'd like to show this product up in the list and not at the end of the page
2) I encounter this problem in many of my pages.
I use Magento ver. 1.9.2.4
Display settings are the following

And products' positions are here

Could you help me solving this problem or at least giving me a direction to look for... I feel lonely here ! :)
Thanks in advance,


There are many browsers available for Android, several of which serving as mobile counterparts to their desktop alternatives. Opera comes to mind here, as does Firefox. The latter browser has received an update to version 31 and received a number of new features in the process. The top item on the ol' changelog is the ability to reorder homescreen panels (or pages, as I think of them). If you happen to view your reading list more often than bookmarks, for example, then you can now re-arrange the two so that your preferred page comes first.
Another useful update is the new ability to manually refresh synced tabs. When you head to the synced tab area of the browser, you can simply pull down on the page and release to initiate a refresh.
The bulk of the other changes on the list are more technical or aimed at developers. Nevertheless, here's the list. I know it's what the readers want.
CHANGED Removal of the CAPS infrastructure for specifying site-specific permissions (via capability.policy.* preferences). Most notably, attempts to use this functionality to grant access to the clipboard will no longer work. The sole exception is the checkloaduri permission, which may still be used as before to allow sites to load file:// URIs.