Fox Chase Cancer Center was well represented at the recent Oncology Nursing Society's 41st Annual Congress in San Antonio, Texas.
Led by Anne Jadwin, RN, MSN, AOCN, NE-BC, Vice President of Nursing Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Fox Chase, 20 members of the nursing staff made the trip and eight presented at the four-day conference.
Posters were presented by Jadwin, along with Susan Cobb, RN, MSN, PhD, Director of Nursing Professional Development and Practice Innovation, and registered nurses Amanda Cancelliere (Pirollo), George Doran, Linda Schiech, Jennie Gilliland, Tara Del Grippo and Christine Veal.
"Attending this conference was a wonderful opportunity for our nursing staff to learn more as we seek to deliver the best possible care to our patients at Fox Chase," says Jadwin. "I'm thrilled that so many members of the nursing staff were able to attend."
Additionally, Elizabeth Plimack, MD, Director of Genitourinary Clinical Research and an associate professor in the department of hematology/oncology and Susan Roethke, CRNP, an advanced practice clinician, conducted a satellite presentation.
The Oncology Nursing Society is a professional association of more than 39,000 members. The group meets annually in different cities across the U.S., with 3,500 people attending to view more than 200 exhibitors and attend more than 100 sessions.


On the automotive side, Henkel (Düsseldorf, Germany) emphasized on its JEC stand a glass fiber-reinforced composite leaf spring, based on Henkel's polyurethane matrix resin Loctite MAX 2, used in the chassis of the new Volvo (Gothenberg, Sweden) XC90, a premium crossover SUV; the platform of this vehicle is expected to be applied to other Volvo cars in the coming years.
On the automotive side, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Düsseldorf, Germany) emphasized on its JEC stand a glass fiber-reinforced composite leaf spring, based on Henkel's polyurethane matrix resin Loctite MAX 2, used in the chassis of the new Volvo (Gothenberg, Sweden) XC90, a premium crossover SUV; the platform of this vehicle is expected to be applied to other Volvo cars in the coming years. Frank Kerstan, global program manager, automotive composites, says BENTELER-SGL (Ried im Innkreis Austria) is making the leaf springs via resin transfer molding (RTM) in 30-second cycle times. Able to produce eight to 10 leaf springs in each mold, BENTELER-SGL plans to manufacture up to 500,000 leaf springs per year by 2018. On the developmental side, Kerstan says Henkel is working on several intriguing technologies, including a urethane-based adhesive for multi-material automotive bonding applications that have a CTE mismatch. Also in the works is an RTM-based molding system using urethane resin that allows for the fast production of Class A surface body panels. This is done, says Kerstan, by use of a double-injection process in which the second injection creates the high-quality part surface that Class A requires.
Meanwhile, at its JEC World stand, Huntsman Advanced Materials (The Woodlands, TX, US) announced that it has developed a new epoxy resin system and a novel, cost-efficient compression molding process, to facilitate the simple production of structural composite parts, and enable cycle times as low as 1 minute without any further post-curing for high-volume applications such as automo- tive. Currently, a trademarked ARALDITE is used to manufacture BMW's (Munich, Germany) i-Series cars. With a cure time of 2 minutes at 130°C, this system gives a total cycle time of around 2,5 minutes. However, the latest rapid-cure ARALDITE epoxy system reportedly provides a cure time of only 30 seconds and displays a higher Tg, thus enabling robust processing up to 150°C and a press cycle time of only 1 minute, without further post-curing of the part. Following cure, the epoxy system displays a tensile elongation in excess of 5% with a Tg of 120°C.
To complement this new epoxy system, an innovative and simple Dynamic Fluid Compression Molding (DFCM) process also has been developed by Huntsman, which eliminates high-pressure injection and, in many cases, even the need for a preform. Resin impregnation occurs through the thickness, greatly reducing the potential for fiber displacement, a common problem with resin transfer molding (RTM). Company tests show reduced void content of laminates in comparison to conventional wet-compression molding (WCM) processing, and porosity of less than 1%, making it comparable to high-pressure RTM (HP-RTM) or autoclave, even in deep-draw parts. Fiber volume content of 66% can be easily achieved with no special processing conditions. The new DFCM process means lower mold pressures and a lighter press, plus no need for a high-pressure injection machine. Plus, DFCM eliminates resin waste because no surplus of resin or fiber is required to remove air from the part. The new process enables fast processing of thermoset parts, without the expense of prepreg and higher-priced thermoplastics.


OK, i know this kinda topics are gay but I kinda felt we needed one.
If you aren't ready to start a new topic yet, this is the place for you!
I got no WIPs atm, I'm just chillin' with Hammer for Source.
Anyways; very good job. I can feel some of the City 17 atmosphere in those, which means your going in the right direction.
Same here, I'm looking forward to yours.
Besides working on co_paragon I'm also working on the prison map for the c132 hl1 demo (I'm actually restarting it for the 3rd time heh). Anyway, its basically a gloomy prison on the alps with a secret lab complex, a morgue and sewers.
Oh lordie, unauthorized C132 media! Lawsuits ahoy!
That looks very nice Minotauro, and that for the GoldSrc engine.
Can't wait to see this running in the Source engine.


Singapore is arguably the most developed country in the entire Southeast region. And the smallest by land. But when it comes to Singapore, size doesn't matter. Or it could be said that its small size is what has allowed it to prosper so much. Singapore is a major metropolitan hub, but that doesn't mean it's simply a 'place of business'. In a genius move, Singapore incorporated a greening policy that has added much-needed greenery amidst the concrete architecture. You can find all-inclusive Singapore holiday packages to fulfil all your touristy needs.
Singapore is also an excellent honeymoon destination, and you can find many Singapore honeymoon packages that are worth your while. So let's see how you can make the most of your Singapore holidays! Singapore is arguably the most developed country in the entire Southeast region. It is believed that its small size is what has allowed it to prosper so much. Singapore is a major metropolitan hub, but that doesn't mean it's simply a 'place of businesses'. In a genius move, Singapore incorporated a greening policy that has added much-needed greenery amidst the concrete architecture. The Singapore airport has bagged the best airport title for the 6th consecutive year in 2018.
What's in store for you at Singapore?
You can begin with Merlion Park which is one the most famous Singapore landmarks. This favourite tourist spot is located near the Singapore River. Named after the infamous statue of a Merlion, Merlion Park is a great place to hang out and its great views attract photographers from across the globe. If you love shopping or food, Singapore's Chinatown, like many others, is a colourful place full of vendors selling trinkets and street food. Singapore's multicultural diversity is very much evident here since the place features churches, mosques and temples. You can even find variety in the food on display here.
Another favorite hangout spot is the Marina Bay. The Marina Bay, at first glance, gives the impression of a space centre. Marvel at futuristic looking structures like the Helix Bridge and visit the adjoining areas that contain human-made waterfalls and super trees. The Singapore Zoo is also one of the must-see locations in Singapore. It is a particularly well-maintained zoo with various animals brought from around the world. The ambitious goal of Singapore is to turn itself into a 'city in a garden'. And looking at the Gardens by the Bay with its 25 human-made supertrees and domes, that seems to be quite achievable.
As Singapore is a small country, it's easy to roam around Singapore. A tourist visa with a validity of 30 days is readily available for Indian nationals. The Singapore Changi Airport is one of the most well-connected airports in Southeast Asia and an international hub. So, it's easier to get daily flights from the major airports in India. If you're of the hassle free sort, you can just choose from excellent Singapore packages instead of booking everything independently. Singapore is a perfect destination for a short holiday, and you can find a lot of things to do in Singapore. A vacation of a maximum of three or four days works fine to check out most of the important locations. So let's take a look at the places you can visit to make your Singapore holidays memorable.
You can begin with Merlion Park which is one the most famous Singapore landmarks, a favourite tourist spot and located near the Singapore river. So named after the infamous statue of a Merlion, the Merlion Park is a great place to hang out. It also offers great views for photography enthusiasts. If you love shopping, Singapore's Chinatown, like many others, is a colourful place full of vendors selling trinkets and street food. Singapore's multicultural diversity is very much evident here since the place features churches, mosques and temples. You can even find variety in the food on display here.
Another favorite hangout spot is the Marina Bay. The Marina Bay, at first glance, gives the impression of a space centre. Marvel at futuristic looking structures like the Helix Bridge and visit the adjoining areas that contain human-made waterfalls and supertrees. The Singapore Zoo is also one of the must see locations in Singapore. It is a particularly well-maintained zoo with various animals. The ambitious goal of Singapore is to turn itself into a 'city in a garden'. That is achievable looking at the gardens by the bay with its 25 human-made supertrees and domes.
Sentosa Island is a place of entertainment as well as relaxation. Universal Studios Singapore, a famous theme park like the one in Japan, is located on this island along with other themed attractions and rides. If all that is not for you, simply head out to the beach and relax on the sand.
Several times a week, you can witness beautifully choreographed light and water shows in Marina Bay. The show includes synchronised fountains and light projections of splashes of water. It sounds beautiful. Your Singapore holidays would be incomplete without a viewing of this show.
These are some of the must see locations and activities in Singapore. Select from a wide range of Singapore packages and book your tickets today! Apply for Singapore visa now.


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Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR)
Title 32. National Defense
Subtitle A. Department of Defense
Chapter VI. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
Subchapter G. MISCELLANEOUS RULES
Part 775. PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
Section 775.9. Documentation and analysis.
32 CFR § 775.9 - Documentation and analysis.
§ 775.9 Documentation and analysis.
(a) Environmental documentation and analyses required by this rule should be integrated as much as practicable with any environmental studies, surveys and impact analyses required by other environmental review laws and executive orders (40 CFR 1502.25). When a cost-benefit analysis has been prepared in conjunction with an action which also requires a NEPA analysis, the cost-benefit analysis shall be integrated into the environmental documentation.
(b) CEQ regulations encourage the use of tiering whenever appropriate to eliminate repetitive discussions of the same issues and to focus on the actual issues ripe for discussion at each level of environmental review (40 CFR 1502.20). Tiering is accomplished through the preparation of a broad programmatic environmental impact statement discussing the impacts of a wide ranging or long term stepped program followed by narrower statements or environmental assessments concentrating solely on issues specific to the analysis subsequently prepared (40 CFR 1508.28).
(1) Appropriate use of tiering: Tiering is appropriate when it helps the lead agency to focus on issues which are ripe for decision and exclude from consideration issues already decided or not yet ripe. (40 CFR 1508.28(b).) The sequence of statements or analyses is:
(i) From a broad program, plan, or policy environmental impact statement (not necessarily site specific) to a subordinate/smaller scope program, plan, or policy statement or analysis (usually site specific) (40 CFR 1508.28 (a)).
(ii) From an environmental impact statement on a specific action at an early stage (such as need and site selection) to a supplement (which is preferred) or a subsequent statement or analysis at a later stage (such as environmental mitigation) (40 CFR 1508.28(b)).
(iii) In addition to the discussion required by these regulations for inclusion in environmental impact statements, the programmatic environmental impact statement shall also discuss:
(A) A description of the subsequent stages or sites that may ultimately be proposed in as much detail as presently possible;
(B) All of the implementing factors of the program that can be ascertained at the time of impact statement preparation;
(C) All of the environmental impacts that will result from establishment of the overall program itself that will be similar for subsequent stages or sites as further implementation plans are proposed; and
(D) All of the appropriate mitigation measures that will be similarly proposed for subsequent stages or sites.
(iv) The analytical document used for stage or site specific analysis subsequent to the programmatic environmental impact statement shall also be an environmental impact statement when the subsequent tier itself may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment or when an impact statement is otherwise required. Otherwise, it is appropriate to document the tiered analysis with an environmental assessment to fully assess the need for further documentation or whether a FONSI would be appropriate.
(2) [Reserved]
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Q: Cross-validation taking too long with model trained with naive bayes I trained a model using Naive Bayes and now I am trying to make a cross-validation but it takes too long and at some point it even crashes my computer completely.
My dataframe has about 30 000 lines and this is the code that I am using to make the training and cross validation
Training model using Naive Bayes
# naive bayes
nbm=GaussianNB()
nbfit=nbm.fit(X_train, y_train)
y_pred=nbfit.predict(X_test)
results=classifmodel_Metrics('nbfit', nbfit, y_test, y_pred)
list_of_results.append(results)

Running cross validation on trained model using Naive Bayes
for name, model in zip(resdf.iloc[0:3,0], resdf.iloc[0:3,1]):
    res = cross_val_score(model, X, y, cv=3, scoring='f1_weighted')

    print('\n', res)
    print(name, 'F1 Avg/std', round(res.mean(),3),'/',round(res.std(),3))

    results.append(results)
    names.append(names)

Why is this happening and how can I solve it?

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The Missing Picture (L'image manquante) is a 2013 Cambodian-French documentary directed by Rithy Panh about the 'Red Khmers'. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the top prize.
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Q: react native background Geolocation compile time error I am using react-native-background-geolocation package. I am getting an error in gradle file

react-native-mauron85-background-geolocation:compileReleaseJavaWithJavac
      Full recompilation is required because at least one of the classes of removed jar 'classes.jar' requires it. Analysis took 0.033 secs.
      /home/ubuntu/code/truck-kothay-apps/truck-driver-app/node_modules/react-native-mauron85-background-geolocation/android/lib/src/main/java/com/marianhello/bgloc/data/BackgroundActivity.java:22:
  error: cannot access AbstractSafeParcelable
              confidence = actitivy.getConfidence();
                                   ^
        class file for com.google.android.gms.common.internal.safeparcel.AbstractSafeParcelable
  not found
      Note: /home/ubuntu/code/truck-kothay-apps/truck-driver-app/node_modules/react-native-mauron85-background-geolocation/android/lib/src/main/java/com/marianhello/bgloc/BackgroundGeolocationFacade.java
  uses or overrides a deprecated API.
      Note: Recompile with -Xlint:deprecation for details.
      Note: Some input files use unchecked or unsafe operations.
      Note: Recompile with -Xlint:unchecked for details.
      1 error
      :react-native-mauron85-background-geolocation:compileReleaseJavaWithJavac
  FAILED
FAILURE: Build failed with an exception.

A: You need to check MainApplication.java file, check if

new BackgroundGeolocationPackage()
  is there.
  After that make these changes in app/build.gradle

compileSdkVersion 25
buildToolsVersion "25.0.2"

compile(project(':react-native-mauron85-background-geolocation')) {
        exclude group: 'com.google.android.gms', module: 'play-services-location'
    }
compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-base:+'
compile 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-maps:+'

Rebuild the project after that and see.


Drink companies Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and were found to be the world's biggest producers of plastic trash, a report by environmental group Greenpeace said on Tuesday. Working with the Break Free From Plastic movement, Greenpeace said it orchestrated 239 plastic clean-ups in 42 countries around the world, which resulted in the audit of 187,000 pieces of plastic trash. The aim was to get a picture of how large corporations contribute to the problem of pollution.
Coca-Cola, the world's largest soft drink maker, was the top waste producer, Greenpeace said, with Coke-branded plastic trash found in 40 of the 42 countries. "These brand audits offer undeniable proof of the role that corporations play in perpetuating the global plastic pollution crisis," said Von Hernandez, global coordinator for Break Free From Plastic.
PepsiCo was not immediately available to comment.


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Chennai sucking up rural water
Over the last five years the farmers of two rural districts outside Chennai have started selling water from their irrigation wells to the city's water utility. This, to the detriment of cultivation in their own lands and those of neighbouring farmers, reports Krithika Ramalingam.
Four years ago when the farmers of Vengaivasal village (around 20 km South of Chennai) banded together to revive their lake, they were feted for their foresight. Farmers there say after the lake was rejuvenated their wells have not been going dry, even in peak summer. They moved to a round-the-year crop cycle from rain-fed agriculture.
A drying Vengaivasal lake after two poor monsoons. Unbridled extraction of groundwater continues in neighbouring irrigation wells. Pic: Krithika Ramalingam.
But ironically, for the last two years, the rejuvenated water body and (recharged) groundwater wells slake more the thirst of Chennai and its suburb than those of the fields.
Since the mid 1960s the Chennai's water managers have looked elsewhere to meet the needs of urban agglomeration (city plus its neighbouring 302 municipalities and panchayats): from the well-fields of Arani-Kortrailaiyar River (A-K) basin to the non-flowing Palar basin. Over the last five years the farmers of the two districts have started selling water from their irrigation wells to the detriment of cultivation in their own land and those of their neighbours.
Vengaivasal's 104-acre lake was deepened and encroachments removed only in 2001 under the NABARD-funded Water Resource Conservation Project-II. A Water Users' Association (WUA) was formed and the villagers given the responsibility of maintaining the irrigation lake and channels. Efforts were taken by the Kancheepuram Collectorate to recharge the ground water.
But it is a divided panchayat, presently. The farmers trained to preserve their water resources find themselves fighting a losing battle with those among them selling water from their irrigation wells and with the water mafia. Most of the selling is being done illegally. Farmers have obtained permission to sink wells for irrigation purposes, but separate permits are needed for using irrigation wells to sell and transport water under the Chennai Metropolitan Area Groundwater (Regulation) Act, 1987.
Vengaivasal is centrally located to serve most of the southern suburbs of Chennai, along the Velachery-Tambaram High Road and other burgeoning predominantly middle-class suburbs further south. M Venkatesan of Pudhu Vellam, a network of WUAs, says: "the farmers of neighbouring Medavakkam village have started selling water meant for irrigation. Initially, it is from the wells abutting the road. But as the summer progresses, more fields become fallow and lorries gain access to interior wells too. When we protest the authorities ask us to give up rights to solve the permanent thirst in Chennai."
The average ground water has dropped 15 feet over the last summer to around 50 ft now. And the lake that had brimmed over with monsoons in 2001 and 2002, recorded only half its capacity in the two subsequent years. "If the water spills over into kalangal (where the surplus is stored), the farmers know they can go ahead and cultivate rice. For the last two years, it has been a guessing game," says Venkatesan. More south, into the Palar basin, the village of Pazhayaseevaram has become a case in point for the devastation that over-exploitation can wreak. A project by the Department for International Development UK through the Infrastructure and Development Division's Knowledge and Research programme (published September 2004), has established that drinking water supply for drinking purpose for the local communities has come down steadily and the area under cultivation has gone down.
Farmers have started selling water meant for irrigation to Chennai. "When we protest the authorities ask us to give up rights to solve the permanent thirst in Chennai", says M Venkatesan of Pudhu Vellam, a network of water users associations.
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As compared to 1972-75 when there was 24-hour water supply in the village it was one-and-a-half hour a day in 2002. "The irony is that this village, while supplying water in millions of litres per day for millions of urban citizens, is distributing water to its population lower than the permissible WHO standards," says the project author Gilbert Rodrigo in his report. (The first pumping station was started on 24 January 1972 and can deliver up to 118.2 million litres per day.)
Also, wells have either been deepened or abandoned due to steady fall in the water table. (The average depth of the present wells in the Palar basin is 69 feet, according to a study by Madras Institute of Development Studies.) Farmers have taken recourse to rain-fed agriculture as their wells have failed and the irrigation lake is no more able to meet their needs. Paddy cultivation has come down from 159 acres annually to 10 acres, leading to loss of livelihood among landless agricultural labourers. The study notes: "…since the loss in agricultural work is so high, despite the non-agricultural work (from a sugar mill), their workdays have decreased from 250 to 190 (24% decrease). For women the reduction is from 190 to 150 (21%)."
The socio-economic cost of such unbridled exploitation of water, though not well documented, has already been observed in the neighbouring district of Thiruvallur (where the Arani-Kortrailaiyar basin and the three reservoirs feeding Chennai are). S Annamalai of Centre for Rural Women Education for Liberation says with the drop in employment opportunities there has been a definite increase in lumpen elements and urban migration. Anti-social activities such as brewing of illicit liquor have been on the rise in the last decade.
Not surprisingly, the farmers of Thiruvallur and Kancheepuram districts are up in arms against selling of groundwater. "Underground water exploitation has been happening for 40 years now and its impact is for all to sea. In Minjur and neighbouring areas, there is seawater intrusion into the sub-stratal water table up to a distance of 5 km in-land. Agriculture in Minjur is now impossible. This phenomenon would continue along the Arani-Kortrailaiyar basin if groundwater exploitation is not stopped forthwith," says Annamalai.
In villages like Velliyur, Vishnuwakkam, Magaral, Selai, and Kaivandur, Chennai Metrowater extracts ground water 24 x 7 with as many as 30 ten-horsepower pumps. With dwindling groundwater, the decline in agriculture is already apparent in the last two years that water utility has started pumping from private irrigation wells.
"When the water utility realised its investments in well fields were not cost effective, they started leasing water from private wells. But the farmers were not given complete information including what could happen to their water table, nor were the contract made transparent," avers Annamalai.
And his charge is substantiated by an Indo-French study on the "Tripartite agreement in peri-urban Chennai: Rural impact of farmers selling water to Chennai Metropolitan Water Board". Authors Marie Gambiez and Emelie Lacour note that while the number of farmers selling water has increased from 12 in 1993 to 22 in March 2001 in the village of Magaral, the duration also increased from 12-hours a day for four months in 1993 to round-the-clock, round-the-year in 2001. Though the agreement said farmers must give 18 hours water per day "in reality we saw that the number of hours per day was never regular. In fact, the CMWSSB sometimes asks farmers to give water for 24 hours and other times for 12 hours, depending on what it needs."
And as is the case everywhere, the local body had no role to play in the negotiations or in regulating the amount of water extracted. Says, M G Devasahayam, managing trustee of the Chennai based Citizens Alliance for Sustainable Living (SUSTAIN): "And this is leading to the conflict, be it in the Telugu-Ganga project, New Veeranam augmentation project or the farmers around the city. When the Telugu Ganga Project was envisaged to bring 15 TMC of water from Krishna through the drought-hit Rayalseema, the farmers were left out of the talks."
A shut sluice gate at the Vengaivasal lake, with irrigation water being rationed following falling levels. Pic: Krithika Ramalingam.
The contract between Andhra Pradesh and Tamilnadu was to bring Krishna water exclusively for Chennai though canals. Had the farmers of Rayalseema been consulted (not necessarily through their gram sabha but even as stakeholders) they would have pointed out how unfeasible it is to export water through the drought-hit region to another state without meeting their needs. "Today, the pilferage is a leading cause for Chennai not getting the allotted quantity", says Devasahayam.
Likewise with the New Veeranam (an irrigation lake that is a reservoir for the surplus from the Cauvery River) Project. "While the quantum promised was 180 tmc after the irrigation needs are taken care of, if the water managers had held grassroots consultation, they would have realised it would be impossible to conjure it up. Now well fields like those in Arani-Kortrailaiyar basin are being dug and the farmers are apprehensive of loss of irrigation water," says Devasahayam.
(An April 2, 2005 Madras High Court decision endorsed the Tamilnadu Government's action of drawing sub-surface water from riverbed of Kollidam, that drains from Veeranam lake. Farmers of Cuddalore and Perambalur are now considering appealing the verdict in the Supreme Court.)
But Chennai continues to be as parched as before the schemes. Chennai Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board in its master plan has estimated a water requirement of 1,504 million litres per day at 150 litres per capita daily for the Chennai city and 100 litres per capita daily for the rest of the urban agglomeration, by 2011. Domestic per capita supply, however, is projected at 1409 mld. This projection depletes with poor monsoon, dwindling resources in Palar and Arani-Kortrailaiyar basin and is hinging on the arrival of 930 mld from Krishna River (according to Metrowater's Master Plan). The water managers are left with little choice but to buy farmer's rights to pump water from the A-K basin and are in the process of setting up an authority to monitor its functions.
But with lax implementation of regulations, the rapid environmental degradation is soon becoming a reality in the A-K Basin. G Dattatri of SUSTAIN says two sets of regulations to monitor the use of groundwater are in place, "but it is the case of the lawbreaker and the implementer being the same person. Chennai Metropolitan Area Groundwater Regulation Act, 1987 vests powers with para-statal bodies such as Metrowater to issue licences for boring wells." The Act does make the sinking of wells contingent on availability of groundwater. But Metrowater is itself proceeding to extract water over and above the contracted amount with no responsibility for the dwindling supply.
Another water law meant for the rest of the state (excluding Chennai Urban Agglomeration) – the Tamil Nadu Groundwater Act, 2003 - is not yet in force as the rules are to be framed. As long as water is going to be linked with property rights - that is the person who owns the land can choose the use of sub-stratal water - and not considered common resource, such blatant exploitation will continue, Dattatri says.
In the meanwhile, the farmers of Thiruvallur and Kancheepuram are doing just that. With a profit margin three times that of cultivating rice, the farmers are sorely tempted to make water their commodity while others in the neighbourhood suffer, say activists Venkatesan and Annamalai.
As a means to overcome this rural resentment, development sociologist with International Food Policy Research Institute Ruth Meinzen-Dick says all stakeholders such as farmers without agricultural wells, in-land fisherman and women should be involved in dialogues for contracting water transfer to urban areas. Negotiated approaches that allow farmers to voluntarily reduce water use and profit from transfer to cities are likely to cause less resistance and less loss of livelihoods in rural areas, she says.
In Chennai recently to speak on "Rural-Urban Water Transfers" at M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Meinzen-Dick says farmers are willing to share their water if they are well compensated and provided they know it is for drinking water. "In myriad of cases—especially in the western United States, Chile, and Mexico—indicate considerable scope for negotiated transfers with mutual gain. Under some of these arrangements, cities can pay for investments in rural irrigation water conservation and then use the 'saved' water. They can also pay farmers to not irrigate some of their land or buy outright rural water rights." But in India, most of the steps taken have been outright expropriation.
However, she is quick to add that villagers resent water usage by industry and wasteful usage by the urbanites. Faulty rainwater harvesting techniques that do not take into account local hydro-geological features have done precious little to the water table. Becoming more aware about their customary rights, farmers want the city dwellers to take more active participation in protecting their own water sources before looking villageward.
Krithika Ramalingam
Krithika Ramalingam is a Chennai-based development journalist.
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Corbyn apologizes for 'hurt' caused to British Jews, launches website on anti-Semitism
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The U.K.'s Labour Party launched an educational website on anti-Semitism, along with an apology video from leader Jeremy Corbyn.
By World Israel News Staff
On Sunday, the U.K.'s Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn admitted that his party has "a real problem" with anti-Semitism, while launching a website to educate the party's members and supporters about bigotry.
Called "No Place for Antisemitism," the website provides "some basic tools to understand antisemitism so that we can defeat it."
The website includes a video of Corbyn denouncing anti-Semitism in his party. He apologized for the "hurt that has been caused to many Jewish people," admitting that reaction to combat anti-Semitism in his party has been too slow.
Corbyn said that he spent his life campaigning for a multicultural society. He credits the Jewish people for being at the "heart of the Labour Party" and that the concerns of the Jewish community in the U.K. should not be dismissed.
People should not use anti-Semitic "poison," in his name or the name of his party, stresses Corbyn.
He said that under his leadership, the Labour Party will take whatever measures are necessary to "support and guarantee the security of all Jewish communities and their culture."
Corbyn said that he wants the Jewish people to "feel at home in the Labour Party."
He also said that he is taking responsibility to root out anti-Semitism in the Labour Party. "No community should feel at risk in a decent society," he said, adding "anti-racism is at the very core of our movement."
Criticizing Israel
Included on the website are materials that provide guidance on how to avoid anti-Semitic statements when criticizing Israel as well as an explanation of Zionism.
"That does not mean limiting legitimate criticism of the Israeli state or its policies or diluting support for the Palestinian people's struggle for justice, their own state, and the rights of refugees and their descendants," noted the website.
"The impact that the creation of Israel had and still has on the Palestinian people means the struggle for justice for them and an end to their dispossession is a noble one; Labour supports Palestinian statehood and a two-state solution to the conflict."
The website added that "opposition to the Israeli government must never use antisemitic ideas," including "comparing Israel to the Nazis."
"Many Jews view calls for Israel to cease to exist as calls for expulsion or genocide. Arguing for one state with rights for all Israelis and Palestinians is not antisemitic, but calling for the removal of Jews from the region is. Anti-Zionism is not in itself antisemitic and some Jews are not Zionists," according to the website.
In an email sent to members of the Labour movement, Corbyn wrote that the first materials his party is producing is to tackle antisemitism "recognising that anti-Jewish bigotry has reared its head in our movement. Hatred towards Jewish people is rising in many parts of the world. Our party is not immune from that poison – and we must drive it out from our movement," he wrote, according to The Guardian.
Corbyn recognized that Labour party members have denied the Holocaust, made "crude Jewish-banker stereotypes, conspiracy theories blaming Israel for 9/11 or every war on the Rothschild family, and even one member who appeared to believe that Hitler had been misunderstood."
The web page was developed following the Jewish Labour Movement reaching out to every member of the shadow cabinet urging them to show "real resolve" to end racism in the party, said The Guardian.
On Sunday, Layla Moran, the first Westminster MP of Palestinian descent, claimed that the focus on anti-Semitism has caused her "deep despair."
"This is having greater consequences than the Labour leadership can imagine," she wrote, according to The Guardian. "In particular, it is stifling the ability of commentators and decision-makers to talk sensibly about the real issues in Palestine."
Corbyn has faced years of criticism for anti-Semitism in his party.
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Democratic senators, voting rights groups call for Spindell's removal from WEC
BY: Henry Redman - January 19, 2023
Wisconsin Senate Democrats and voting rights groups have called for Wisconsin Elections Commissioner Robert Spindell to resign or be removed from his post after comments he made celebrating the suppression of Black and Hispanic votes in last year's midterm elections. The comments, which Spindell made in a memo to members of the 4th Congressional District […]
Republicans seek to crack down on bail, set new standards for violent crime
BY: Isiah Holmes - January 11, 2023
"The average citizen believes that a judge is looking at your past criminal convictions, that they are taking into account the safety of the community, and that they're looking at the seriousness of your crime," said Rep. Cindi Duchow (R-Delafield) during a public hearing on Tuesday. "That's what the average citizen thinks is going on. […]
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates debate values in first appearance together
The four judges vying to fill an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court appeared together at a forum hosted by Wispolitics.com Monday to debate the values and judicial philosophies they say they'll bring to the court if elected. On stage at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison were the two conservative-leaning candidates, Waukesha […]
Report argues for criminal charges against Wisconsin's fraudulent electors
BY: Henry Redman - December 19, 2022
A report published last week by online democracy protection outlet Just Security makes the case that the 10 Wisconsin Republicans who cast false Electoral College votes for former President Donald Trump in 2020 can and should be charged with felonies. The report argues that the false electors possibly violated a number of state laws and […]
Future of U.S. election law at stake as Supreme Court hears North Carolina case
BY: Lynn Bonner and Kira Lerner - December 7, 2022
WASHINGTON — North Carolina Republicans appeared to have at least three of the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices on their side Wednesday in a case that could determine the future of elections nationwide, and leave decisions about federal elections in the hands of state legislatures and beyond the reach of state courts. The Supreme Court […]
College students push to ease voting access after midterm barriers
BY: Matt Vasilogambros - November 21, 2022
Young voters made their voices heard during the midterms last week, turning out in relatively high numbers in an election that produced the first congressperson from Generation Z. But university students and voting rights advocates say voters on college campuses faced far too many difficulties trying to cast their ballots. Across the country, voting rights […]
Young Black and Latino voters seen as key in turning back midterm 'red wave'
BY: Ariana Figueroa - November 11, 2022
WASHINGTON — Young Black and Latino voters were critical in holding off the Republican "red wave" in several battleground states for U.S. Senate seats and in tight U.S. House races in the midterm elections, according to analyses by researchers and grassroot organizations. Young, diverse voters between the ages of 18 and 29 had the second-highest […]
Voters give thumbs down to private election administration funding
BY: Erik Gunn - November 11, 2022
Voters in four Wisconsin counties voted overwhelmingly Tuesday in favor of banning private funds to help election administration. The ballot measures were all advisory, but the sentiment was the same: to reject the sort of aid that helped communities across the state manage the November 2020 election in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. More […]
Candidates concede, voting smooth in first major election since Trump conspiracies
BY: Henry Redman - November 9, 2022
After two years of Republican agitation about election fraud and warnings that the 2022 midterm elections would be overrun by unruly and even violent election observers, the voters of Wisconsin were able to cast their ballots safely while the results have been accepted by the losing candidates. In the early morning hours of Wednesday, candidates […]
Election Day 2022 live feed: Evers wins re-election
BY: Examiner Staff - November 9, 2022
As voters go to the polls for the Tuesday, Nov. 8 midterm elections, and as results are tallied, Examiner staff will be continuously updating our site with live coverage of the races for Wisconsin governor, U.S. Senate and the Legislature, as well as covering how the voting itself is going. Check back for updates.
Waukesha Co. Judge denies right-wing attempt to stop count of military absentee ballots
A Waukesha County judge on Monday denied a last minute attempt by a right-wing group to bar absentee ballots cast by members of the military from being counted on Tuesday in order to verify that those votes come from real people. The case was brought by the right-wing Thomas More Society on behalf of a […]
Trump calls Vos 'horrendous RINO' in recorded robocall on behalf of write-in challenger Steen
Former President Donald Trump is again attempting to oust Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Rochester) from his seat in the Legislature. In the days before the Nov. 8 midterm election, Trump recorded a robocall on behalf of Adam Steen in which Trump calls Vos a "horrendous RINO," (the acronym stands for Republican In Name Only). Steen, […]


Airlocks are another one of those necessary pieces of equipment for every homebrewer.
S-shaped airlocks make it easy to spot fermentation activity and have no loose pieces to lose.
The advantage of this type of airlock is that they have a smaller chamber so you can more closely observe the CO2 rising and therefore the rate of fermentation.
They are also handy when you are cooling a beer as there is less chance of sucking airlock water back into the fermentation.
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January 11, 2021 / in Our people, Neurology & brain health / by UK HealthCare
UK HealthCast is a podcast series featuring interviews with UK HealthCare experts on a variety of health-related topics, from how to recognize stroke symptoms to what patients need to know about clinical trials and more.
This week's UK HealthCast features Dr. Sharoon Qaiser, director of the Children and Young Adult Headache and Research Program here at UK HealthCare. During the podcast, Dr. Qaiser discussed why we get headaches, the difference between a normal headache and a migraine, and the expert care offered by his team – part of the only multidisciplinary headache program in Central Kentucky specifically designed for children and young adults:
"We work in close collaboration with our adolescent medicine and pain psychologists, because according to multiple studies, if you have frequent headaches, you more than likely have other stressors as well, or it causes anxiety, or those children who have migraines have a very high prevalence of different psychological concerns, including depression, anxiety, and some other things," Dr. Qaiser said. "We also work in collaboration with nutritionists because that's one of the things where we really have a great challenge because of the role of different diets in migraine and other headache disorders."
"Any healthcare provider can make a referral to our patient access center. I always encourage my colleagues and other providers, that if you are worried, don't hesitate to reach out to me. My email address is on our headache page. If you're worried about your patient, just drop me an email. I am more than happy to discuss over the phone or whichever way I can help."
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I'm relatively new the transhumanist and grinder/biohacker movements, but that's only because I only heard about them very recently.
So, I'm planning on taking the Megabus to Pittsburgh tomorrow morning (10/21/13), and staying for about a week. From my Internet reading, I've gathered that a lot of grinders are located in Pittsburgh. If I'm correct about this, would anyone be interested in a meetup?
My schedule for the week is pretty much open, so whatever date/time is best for everyone else is probably good for me.
Pittsburgh is Grindhouse central. Are you still in town?
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STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is coming home on 4K / BD / Digital with Dolby Vision / Atmos
Posted by Joey Inigo | Feb 20, 2018 | - Featured Articles, Home Releases (BD, DVD, Digital), Movies and Television | 0
Perhaps a never more polarizing film in the Lucasfilm universe, STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI is coming soon to the home market. A lot of opinions were mixed on the film including our own after the initial advanced screening but the film still stands out as a force with which to be reckoned.
Features for this release include include a feature-length documentary on the making of the film diving deeper into Director Rian Johnson's unique interpretation of the Force, the painstaking process of creating Snoke, and deconstructing action-packed scenes from the film such as the epic space battle and the final confrontation. Johnson also reveals two exclusive scenes, featuring Andy Serkis as Snoke prior to his digital makeover, as well as 14 never-before-seen deleted scenes, in addition to his audio commentary.
This release also marks Disney's first title available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in both Dolby Vision™ HDR and Dolby Atmos® immersive audio to mimic the theater-going experience at home.
The Director and the Jedi – Go deep behind the scenes with writer-director Rian Johnson on an intimate and personal journey through the production of the movie—and experience what it's like to helm a global franchise and cultural phenomenon.
Balance of the Force – Explore the mythology of the Force and why Rian Johnson chose to interpret its role in such a unique way.
Scene Breakdowns
Lighting the Spark: Creating the Space Battle – Get a close-up look at the epic space battle, from the sounds that help propel the action, through the practical and visual effects, to the characters who bring it all to life.
Snoke and Mirrors – Motion capture and Star Wars collide as the filmmakers take us through the detailed process of creating the movie's malevolent master villain.
Showdown on Crait – Break down everything that went into creating the stunning world seen in the movie's final confrontation, including the interplay between real-word locations and visual effects, reimagining the walkers, designing the crystal foxes, and much more.
Andy Serkis Live! (One Night Only) – Writer-director Rian Johnson presents two exclusive sequences from the movie featuring Andy Serkis' riveting, raw on-set performance before his digital makeover into Snoke.
Deleted Scenes – With an introduction and optional commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.
Audio Commentary – View the movie with in-depth feature audio commentary by writer-director Rian Johnson.
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STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI releases digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and via Movies Anywhere on March 13, 2018, two weeks before the 4K Ultra HD™ Blu-ray, and Blu-ray™ disc on March 27, 2018.
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In nursing babies, cortisol gets a red-carpet welcome. An infant's intestinal tract responds to its mother's milk by sprouting receptors that detect the hormone, activating neurochemical signals that can travel all the way to the brain.
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More of these enzymes in the visceral fat cells may mean greater amounts of cortisol produced at the tissue level, adding insult to injury (since the adrenals are already pumping out cortisol). Also, visceral fat cells have more cortisol receptors than subcutaneous fat.
The glucocorticoid receptor (GR, or GCR) also known as NR3C1 (nuclear receptor subfamily 3, group C, member 1) is the receptor to which cortisol and other glucocorticoids bind. The GR is expressed in almost every cell in the body and regulates genes controlling the development , metabolism , and immune response .
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Queen Elizabeth II visits the Sutherland Shire, 1954
Posted by carolynmcash in Australia, Great Britain, History, Royal Family
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In 1954, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip briefly visited the Sutherland Shire during their Australian visit.
Flags and banner line the Princes Highway at Sylvania to celebrate the royal visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Shire, 1954
The royal couple arrived in Sydney aboard the Gothic on Wednesday, 3 February, as the First Field Regiment fired 21-gun salute from North Head, and thousands cheered.
Sutherland Shire President Arthur Harper and his wife were present when Governor-General William Slim, NSW Governor John Northcott, Prime Minister Robert Menzies and Premier Joseph Cahill greeted the Queen and Prince Philip when they landed at Farm Cove.
Councillor Harper said, "We were allotted seats in the official Local Government section, where we witnessed this really magnificent and historical spectacle."
Meanwhile, the Sutherland Shire Council had passed a resolution of loyalty.
"That on the occasion of the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this Council, on behalf of the 60,000 of the people in the Sutherland Shire, on the foreshores which Captain James Cook, the discoverer of Australia, first landed and raised the British flag, desire to express our sincere and loyal welcome to our most gracious Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, and trust that they may be long spared to reign over us."
Sutherland and several businesses including, the Post Office and Council Chambers were decorated with flags and bunting to celebrate this unique occasion.
Two magnificent arches were erected at Sylvania and in Lady Rawson Drive.
An estimated 20,000 people assembled on both sides of the "beautifully decorated" Princes Highway to witness the Royal Couple as they travelled to Wollongong, despite the overcast weather. Approximately 18,000 school children also cheered and waved flags making it one of the largest crowds ever seen in Sutherland.
Sutherland Railway Station decorated for the visit of Queen Elizabeth II, 11 February 1954.
Source: State Records NSW
The Queen and the Duke stood on the rear observation platform as they returned from Wollongong by train that afternoon, thousands waited at railway stations from Helensburgh to Como.
Witnesses described it as "a glorious sight", watching the royal couple waving to the crowd, as the train passed through a colourfully-decorated Sutherland Station.
Former Councillor Edward Seymour Shaw was invested as a member of the Order of the British Empire (civil division) for services to local government the following Saturday, 6 February, at Government House.
David R Kirkby, First Fifty Years of the Sutherland Shire Council 1906-1956, Pages 387-772
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This article was written to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee was originally published on 15 August 2012 on the 2ssr997fm blog, which has now been deleted.
Royal motorcade, Princes Highway Engadine, with people lining the road during Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Australia, 1954
Royal train passes through Engadine Railway Station, Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Australia, 1954
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I was there too on the Engadine platform as an 8 year old with my mother and the photo is as I have remembered in my mind so I had to have been close to where the photo was taken. The Duke was only standing on the back as the train slowed and the Queen appeared at about the time this photo was taken, and she half tripped as she came out the door. Could have had dire consequences. Doug Morrison.


It looks like LinkedIn is taking this summer as a time for some cleanup, as it announced a new, more streamlined homepage design today.
Since it got cut off from automatically pulling in tweets, the site has become way less noisy, making it something that I can actually use again. Today's announcement will most certainly help that cause even more. The new design will be rolling out to users over the next few weeks.
The company says that these cleanup efforts should help its members become more productive, which means making it easier to connect with people and get helpful information on how to move and shake around their respective industry.
Now you can see the most important network updates and articles at the top of the feed. This makes it quick and easy to stay on top of what matters most, such as trending topics, news, and professional updates based on what your connections and industry are reading, sharing, and discussing. This means, you'll be spending less time hunting for information you need to be prepared for your workday and spending more time being great at the job you're in.
Just last week, LinkedIn introduced a new, more social version of its "Today" page, which bubbles up hot stories that your colleagues have shared on the service.
While I don't get a lot out of the Today page, I can see it as a useful functionality for people who don't have time, or aren't allowed to, surf around on Facebook or other social services during their work day. It's smart.


Petitenget Greek restaurant Nostimo is an excellent Bali Greek restaurant in Petitenget situated in a strip of similarly good value and casual Bali restaurants in Jalan Petitenget.
Have you been to Petitenget Greek restaurant Nostimo and like to share your thoughts about your experience there? Leave your comment and rate Nostimo Greek restaurant in Petitenget at the bottom of this page.
I have dropped in for dinner many night with some friends and we were continue to be impressed with the quality of the food and the price. Good value, good quality.
Nostimo Greek restaurant in Petitenget is close to Petitenget Thai and Indonesian restaurant Cafe Degan, Petitenget Asian restaurant The Lantern and Petitenget Italian restaurant La Barraca, and opposite Petitenget French restaurant Metis.
The menu is full of tasty treats, with their speciality being grilled meat, especially grilled pork dishes.
There is a good range of dips with thick Greek bread plus some standard Greek salads. There are also a range of wraps and souvlakis and Greek yoghurt dishes.
My friends had the Pork Gyros Wrap while I had the pork Gyros platter, which was much the same except there was more pork, very tasty fries and salad. At 80k the platter was good value, while at 45k for the wraps were exceptional value.
I am usually not a bit pork eater but this was very nice. There are lamb dishes as well and for the sweets connoisseur, some halva desserts.
There are about 12 tables downstairs with a an additional upstairs area which is suitable for larger dinner parties.
The wine list is a class above other restaurants in this price bracket, with Australian, French and Chilean reds and Australian and Italian whites, mostly available by the bottle (at around 500k plus plus fairly standard for wine in Bali) while some come by the glass, around 90k.
See Seminyak Greek restaurant Nostimo Facebook page for their menu and more information.
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I have been coming here occasionally for over a year and it is always the same - good quality food, friendly efficient staff, good price.


I recently wrote a 15-page getting started guide for the $5 ESP8266 WiFi modules for Kiwicon 8, a local New Zealand hacker con. It's available as both HTML and a PDF.
It provides details on: how to make the hardware connections using an FTDI Board or Arduino (with suitable disclaimer); how to communicate with the module; using AT commands to act as a client, server or AP; and, updating the firmware.
The con brought in a shipment of 100 of the modules which sold out extremely quickly and the guide provides a one-stop-shop for how to get started with the modules.
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If this is the case (and to clarify – I don't have one of these modules – yet): Then I think a reliable tutorial should include a known good baseline firmware image to upload to the module before claiming the rest of the tutorial works.
I am a little bit stuck and I could REALLY use some help. So my friend and I are trying to send data through a server to a database (ESP8266 + Arduino, Apache Server and Mysql Database). When we send data, it says "send ok" and after that it says connection timeout. On apache it says 408 error. A few times we got 200 4961 (this is what we want) but that only happens when we send GET /HTTP/1.1 and when we send to GET/index.php?img=pngPlugIn HTTP/1.1. We try to send GET /pm/add_message.php?pmu=RAL005-07001-FL02-0030-2L Host:192.168……. but we get 408 320. Any suggestions? Do you know what we might be doing wrong?


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Patricia Heymans (Brussel?, december 1961) is een Belgische Franstalige activiste voor vermiste en ontvoerde kinderen.

Biografie

Huwelijk
In het voorjaar van 1977 ging Patsy Heymans, 15 jaar oud, voor een korte vakantie naar Israël. Hier ontmoette ze Chaim Yarden. Ze was meteen smoorverliefd. Haar ouders en grootouders waren bepaald niet gecharmeerd van de jongeman en Patsy had zelf ook spoedig twijfels, maar omdat ze inmiddels zwanger was geworden, traden ze in juli 1979 in het huwelijk.

Het echtpaar ging in Israël wonen. Chaim beweerde dat hij in zaken deed, waarmee hij spoedig schatrijk zou worden, maar hij verdiende niets en leefde alleen op kosten van zijn ouders en schoonouders. Patsy werd door Chaim veelvuldig mishandeld, vernederd en als slavin gebruikt. Er werden drie kinderen geboren.

Uiteindelijk, in het voorjaar van 1983, vluchtte Patsy met haar drie kinderen naar België. Chaim liet haar spoedig weten dat hij wraak zou nemen.

Terug in België
In de jaren daarna leefde Patsy als gelukkige moeder met haar kinderen. De rechtbank had haar de voogdij over de kinderen toegekend, maar de rechtbank in Israël wees Chaim als voogd aan.

Patsy was steeds op haar hoede voor Chaim.
Inderdaad gebeurde het enkele keren dat Chaim in België verscheen en probeerde een kind van Patsy te ontvoeren. Verder meldde hij bij de politie dat Patsy haar kinderen mishandelde en in drugs handelde. Het resulteerde er steeds in dat Chaim door de politie werd opgepakt.

Ontvoering en terugkeer
Op 11 december 1986 slaagde Chaim erin de drie kinderen te ontvoeren en naar het buitenland te brengen. Patsy ging onmiddellijk aan het werk om de kinderen terug te vinden, waarbij ze werd geholpen door haar vader en haar collega (en latere partner) Walter Boghaert.

De Israëlische rechter herriep het besluit waarin Chaim de voogdij over de kinderen had. Patsy had nu overal ter wereld recht op haar kinderen en hoefde dus van de autoriteiten geen tegenstand te verwachten.

In januari 1989 slaagde Patsy's vader erin Chaim in New York te lokaliseren. Hij werd gearresteerd en aan België uitgeleverd. Hij werd wegens de ontvoering veroordeeld tot een jaar gevangenisstraf. Hij weigerde te zeggen waar de kinderen gevonden konden worden en werd er daarom van beschuldigd de kinderen steeds opnieuw te ontvoeren, zodat zijn straf steeds verlengd kon worden.

Er waren aanwijzingen dat de kinderen waren ondergebracht bij een chassidische sekte in de Verenigde Staten en daar werd het onderzoek dus op gericht. Het bleek echter zeer moeilijk te zijn in deze groep te infiltreren.

In mei 1993, 6½ jaar na de ontvoering, werden de kinderen door de FBI gevonden in een streng chassidisch gezin in Bedford Hills (New York). Volgens pleegouders Jacobowitz waren de kinderen daar al vier jaar in huis. Iemand had hen gevraagd "enkele dagen" op de kinderen te passen en ze niet meer opgehaald. Verondersteld werd dat de pleegouders te goeder trouw waren.

De kinderen reisden nog dezelfde dag met Patsy Heymans terug naar België.

Missing Children
In 1990 richtte Heymans de stichting Missing Children International op. Haar geval bleek verre van uniek te zijn.

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Dominique Jones' Position With Mavericks is Guarded With Optimism
By Bryan Gutierrez Updated Dec 24, 2010, 1:00pm CST
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When looking at the Dallas Mavericks roster, it's unlikely that Dominique Jones will be joining them any time soon. Jones shouldn't feel like he's being forced to stay in Frisco with the Texas Legends, the Mavericks' Development League affiliate, as punishment. When it comes to playing time, there just isn't any room with the varsity squad for the young guards. An injury or other situations could alter that but right now, he's getting better experience at Frisco and gaining confidence in his abilities.
The Texas Legends have a plethora of former first round picks, including Jones, on their squad but they recently lost one to a major injury. Point Guard Antonio Daniels will be sidelined for several weeks due to a hand injury. Based on rules in the D-League, the team waived Daniels but they retain his rights and the opportunity to re-acquire the veteran guard when healthy.
Guard Justin Dentmon will likely take the role as the starting point guard but Dominique Jones is likely to get his fair share of minutes manning the point. Through seven games in his stint with the Legends, Jones is averaging 16.1 points, 5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.8 steals in 34.1 minutes of action. Speaking with Donnie Nelson prior to Daniels' injury, he called Jones' work as a, "50-50 split" between point guard and shooting guard.
Dominique Jones was sent down to Mavericks' affiliate in Frisco in late November. That doesn't mean he has been totally quarantined from the facility in Dallas. Jones has been making trips back and forth between the two teams. The versatile guard is getting tons of work with both teams, even having multiple workouts within the same day between each squad.
The Mavericks like what their rookie guard is doing. Dallas' General Manager Donnie Nelson is the co-owner of the Legends and that allows him to watch Dominique live and in person. Mavericks Coach Rick Carlisle watches as many of the Legends' games as he can and he's communicating with Jones on a day-to-day basis to let him know what the coach notices as Jones continues to develop.
It's been nearly half a year for Dominique Jones to experience life in the NBA and the rookie believes he is playing the same way that got him drafted in to the league. "I think I have the same game," said Jones. "I just think I'm just getting better at certain things and there's still a lot of stuff I have to get better at." Dominique works extensively on his jump shot and you can see that it has improved since he was drafted. The shooting range hasn't been fully extended to three-point territory but he can knock it down. He's gaining more confidence in his jumper in the 18-20 foot range. His shooting percentage has dropped as the minutes continue to go up, but I would attribute that to having more on his plate and a natural dip comes into play. As Jones becomes more comfortable with the minutes and the competition, that should lead to the numbers leveling out.
Dominique Jones loves being able to play the game he loves but he doesn't really focus on positions. "I'm a player, but I like to play point guard," the rookie guard said. "I get my rhythm with the ball in my hands." One of the biggest intangibles Jones has that the Mavericks absolutely rave about is his ability to make players better with his overall court vision. "I just think it comes naturally," Jones said when describing the key attribute. "I'd rather draw (the defense in) and kick it out." When running the point, the rookie thrives when he can push the pace. He is always looking to create a fast break opportunity. That's not a knock at his ability to play in a half-court pace, he is comfortable in that setting. Jones has pretty solid recognition when it comes to being able to take his man off the dribble and attack the defense.
The rookie guard mentioned Shawn Marion, Jason Terry, DeShawn Stevenson and Caron Butler as the guys he's leaning on in terms of mentors on the Mavericks. It's a diverse group the rookie is leaning on for mentors and should lead to an interesting maturation for the guard from South Florida.
As Dominique Jones continues logging mileage with the trips back and forth between Dallas and Frisco, it now appears that he might be more valuable to the Legends as opposed to the Mavericks. "I'm just taking it day-by-day and taking it how it goes," said Jones. The question then becomes: When Dominique Jones comes back to the Mavericks, will he be a point guard or a shooting guard?


Terrorism charges have been unsealed today in the District of Minnesota against eight defendants. According to the charging documents, the offenses include providing financial support to those who traveled to Somalia to fight on behalf of al-Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization; attending terrorist training camps operated by al-Shabaab; and fighting on behalf of al-Shabaab.
Thus far, 14 defendants have been charged in the District of Minnesota through indictments or criminal complaints that have been unsealed and brought in connection with an ongoing investigation into the recruitment of persons from U.S. communities to train with or fight on behalf of extremist groups in Somalia. Four of these defendants have previously pleaded guilty and await sentencing.
The charges were announced today by David Kris, Assistant Attorney General for National Security; B. Todd Jones, U.S. Attorney for the District of Minneapolis; and Ralph S. Boelter, Special Agent in Charge of the Minneapolis field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
"The recruitment of young people from Minneapolis and other U.S. communities to fight for extremists in Somalia has been the focus of intense investigation for many months," Assistant Attorney General Kris said. "While the charges unsealed today underscore our progress to date, this investigation is ongoing. Those who sign up to fight or recruit for al-Shabaab's terror network should be aware that they may well end up as defendants in the United States or casualties of the Somali conflict."
According to court documents, on Oct. 29, 2008, Shirwa Ahmed, one of the men who left Minnesota in December 2007 and attended the al-Shabaab training camp, took part in one of five simultaneous suicide attacks on targets in northern Somalia. The attacks appeared to have been coordinated. Shirwa Mohamud Ahmed, also known as "Shirwa," drove an explosive-laden Toyota truck into an office of the Puntland Intelligence Service in Bossasso, Puntland. Other targets included a second Puntland Intelligence Service Office in Bossasso, the Presidential Palace, the United Nations Development Program office and the Ethiopian Trade Mission in Hargeisa. Including the suicide bombers, approximately twenty people were killed in the attacks.
Today in Minnesota, U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones said of these cases, "The sad reality is that the vibrant Somali community here in Minneapolis has lost many of its sons to fighting in Somalia. These young men have been recruited to fight in a foreign war by individuals and groups using violence against government troops and civilians. Those tempted to fight on behalf of or provide support to any designated terrorist group should know they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Joining U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones was Ralph S. Boelter, Special Agent in Charge of the Minneapolis field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who added, "It is through the sustained and dedicated efforts of the Minneapolis Joint Terrorism Task Force and the support of the Somali-American community that today we are able to disclose some of the significant progress we have achieved in this critical investigation. At the same time, I emphasize the sole focus of our efforts in this matter has been the criminal conduct of a small number of mainly Somali-American individuals and not the broader Somali-American community itself, which has consistently expressed deep concern about this pattern of recruitment activity in support of al-Shabaab."
On Aug. 20, 2009, a federal grand jury returned a second superseding indictment charging Ahmed Ali Omar, Khalid Abshir, Zakaria Maruf, Mohamed Hassan and Mustafa Salat with terrorism-related offenses. These men were charged in the summer of 2009 with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and foreign terrorist organizations; conspiracy to kill, kidnap, maim and injure people outside the United States; possessing and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence; and solicitation to commit a crime of violence. The indictments that detail the charges filed against these co-conspirators also were unsealed today.
On Oct. 9, 2009, a criminal complaint was filed, charging Cabdulaahi Ahmed Faarax and Abdiweli Yassin Isse with conspiring to kill, kidnap, maim or injure persons outside the United States. The affidavit filed in support of the complaint states that in the fall of 2007, Faarax and others met at a Minneapolis mosque to telephone co-conspirators in Somalia to discuss the need for Minnesota-based co-conspirators to go to Somalia to fight the Ethiopians. The affidavit also alleges that later that fall, Faarax attended a meeting with co-conspirators at a Minneapolis residence, where he encouraged others to travel to Somalia to fight and told them how he had experienced true brotherhood while fighting a "jihad" in Somalia. Subsequently, Faarax was interviewed three times by authorities and each time denied fighting or knowing anyone who had fought in Somalia.
The criminal complaint states that Abdiweli Yassin Isse also encouraged others to travel to Somalia to fight the Ethiopians. He purportedly described at a gathering of co-conspirators his own plans to fight "jihad" against Ethiopians, and he raised money to buy airplane tickets for others to make the trip to Somalia for the same purpose. In raising that money, he allegedly misled community members into thinking they were contributing money to send young men to Saudi Arabia to study the Koran. The complaint that details the charges filed against these co-conspirators also was unsealed today.
The Justice Department also announced that four residents of Minneapolis have entered guilty pleas in connection with this investigation; one resident of Minneapolis awaits trial on charges that he made false statements to the FBI, and one resident of Minneapolis was recently indicted on related charges.
On Feb. 18, 2009, Kamal Said Hassan pleaded guilty to one count of providing material support to terrorists and one count of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, respectively. On Aug. 12, 2009, Hassan pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements to the FBI.
Hassan is in custody awaiting sentencing.
On April 24, 2009, Abdifatah Yusuf Isse entered a guilty plea to one count of providing material support to terrorists. On July 28, 2009, Salah Osman Ahmed entered a guilty plea to one count of providing material support to terrorists.
Isse and Ahmed are in custody awaiting sentencing.
On Nov. 2, 2009, Adarus Abdulle Ali pleaded guilty to an information charging him with one count of perjury for making false statements to a federal grand jury in December of 2008.
On Oct. 13, 2009, a federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment charging Abdow Munye Abdow with making false statements to the FBI. The indictment alleges that on Oct. 8, 2009, Abdow lied to FBI agents when he was questioned after returning to Minnesota from a road trip to southern California. Abdow purportedly told the agents only one other person traveled with him when, according to officials, four people accompanied him. In addition, Adbow allegedly told the agents he did not know how the rental car in which he rode had been financed when, according to officials, he had used his own debit card to pay for the car.
Mohamed has been released pending trial.
On Nov. 19, 2009, Omer Abdi Mohamed was arrested on charges that he conspired to provide material support to terrorists; that he provided material support to terrorists; and that he conspired to kill, kidnap, maim and injure persons outside the United States.


I shared the Ella Fitzgerald version of What Are You Doing New Year's Eve last year, but I understand I need to fulfil my 2008 CanCon quotient.
This is Diana Krall asking the question. To answer Diana, I'm going to watch Canada take on the United States in junior hockey action and then watch a movie with my wife. Aren't you glad you asked, Diana?
Thanks, I really appreciate your New Years Eve post of Diana's question.