SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 2, 2019 / Dthera™ Sciences (DTHR) a leading digital therapeutic company specializing in neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a process to pursue a range of potential strategic transactions to enable the Company to bring its development-stage Alzheimer's product, DTHR-ALZ, to market more rapidly.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 25, 2019 / Dthera™ Sciences (DTHR), a leading digital therapeutic company specialized in neurodegenerative diseases, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusivity agreement with a company headquartered in Japan for development and commercialization rights to Dthera's lead product, DTHR-ALZ. The exclusivity agreement provides exclusive rights to the Japanese partner to perform feasibility studies in Japan and to negotiate a licensing agreement or other transaction for the Japanese market during the agreed term.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 13, 2019 / DtheraTM Sciences (DTHR), the leading digital therapeutic company focusing on the elderly, is pleased to announce that Martin Culjat, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, will speak on the opening keynote panel at Outsourcing in Clinical Trials West Coast (OCT West Coast). The keynote panel is entitled ''Taking Stock of New Players Entering the Healthcare Space: An Opportunity or Threat for Traditional Biopharma?'' and will focus on the potential impact that non-traditional players such as digital therapeutics can have in the biopharma sector. Dr. Culjat is also giving a separate presentation at the conference, entitled ''Overcoming regulatory challenges in digital therapeutic development.'' This presentation will focus on regulatory considerations in the clinical development of digital therapeutics as well as similarities and differences between clinical trials in digital therapeutics and traditional drug trials.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / February 6, 2019 / DtheraTM Sciences (DTHR), the leading digital therapeutic company focusing on the elderly, is pleased to announce that Dave Keene, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, will be speaking at a NASA-sponsored workshop on cutting edge and emerging technologies for space health. The Workshop will be hosted by the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) and will be held at MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, MA from February 6-7, 2019. The workshop is intended to bring together ideas and evidence that are expected to make major contributions to the understandings of how the environment of a spacecraft can be enriched to maximize human health - specifically behavioral and cognitive health.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 7, 2019 / Dthera™ Sciences (OTCQB: DTHR), the leading digital therapeutic company focusing on the elderly, is pleased to announce that Dave Keene, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer will be speaking at CES, Digital Health Summit, A Brain and Mental Health Crisis Intervention. CES 2019, is January 8-11, 2019 in Las Vegas. Mr. Keene will be discussing the future of digital therapeutics and specifically treatments for those suffering from Alzheimer's and other dementias.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 13, 2018 / Dthera™ Sciences (DTHR), the leading digital therapeutic company focusing on the elderly, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has informed Dthera that it believes that a De Novo submission is the most appropriate regulatory pathway for DTHR-ALZ, as Dthera had proposed. DTHR-ALZ is a medical device that has been granted Breakthrough Device designation by the FDA for the mitigation of the symptoms of agitation and depression associated with Alzheimer's disease. If granted clearance by the FDA, DTHR-ALZ would become the first non-pharmacological prescription treatment for the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 11, 2018 / Dthera™ Sciences (DTHR), the leading digital therapeutic company focusing on the elderly, will be presenting at the Digital Medicine and MedTech Showcase 2019 on Tuesday, January 8 at 10:30am PST in San Francisco. Edward Cox, CEO of Dthera Sciences, will provide an update on the company's upcoming milestones and strategy. Dthera is developing DTHR-ALZ, a medical device that has been granted Breakthrough Device designation by the FDA for the mitigation of the symptoms of agitation and depression associated with Alzheimer's disease.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / October 30, 2018 / Dthera™ Sciences (DTHR), the leading digital therapeutic company focusing on the elderly, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amir Kalali, M.D. to its Board of Directors. Dr. Kalali will also be Chairman of Dthera's Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Kalali is recognized globally as a leading innovator at the intersection of life sciences and technology, advising companies on building the future of their business at the board level or as a strategic advisor.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2018 / Dthera™ Sciences (DTHR) (DTHRD), the leading digital therapeutic company focusing on the elderly, announced today that the Company's stockholders approved an amendment to the Company's Articles of Incorporation to effectuate a reverse stock split of the Company's outstanding common stock. Effective September 25, 2018, a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of the Company's common stock will take effect, with shares trading on a post-split adjusted basis on September 25, 2018. "This reverse split is a key step in executing our long-term plan of achieving a National Exchange listing, such as the NASDAQ, in 2018," said Dthera CEO Edward Cox.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 23, 2018 / Dthera™ Sciences (DTHR), the leading digital therapeutic company focusing on the elderly and individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device designation to the Company's development-stage product, DTHR-ALZ. DTHR-ALZ, if granted approval, would become the first non-pharmacological prescription treatment for the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. The proposed indication for use states that "DTHR-ALZ is intended to mitigate the symptoms of agitation and depression associated with major neurocognitive disorder of the Alzheimer's type." To the Company's knowledge, Dthera Sciences is only the second digital therapeutics company to obtain Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA.
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Dthera™ Sciences (DTHR), the leading digital therapeutic company focusing on the elderly and individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device designation to the Company's development-stage product, DTHR-ALZ. DTHR-ALZ, if granted approval, would become the first non-pharmacological prescription treatment for the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. The proposed indication for use states that "DTHR-ALZ is intended to mitigate the symptoms of agitation and depression associated with major neurocognitive disorder of the Alzheimer's type." To the Company's knowledge, Dthera Sciences is only the second digital therapeutics company to obtain Breakthrough Device designation from the FDA.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 1, 2018 / Dthera™ Sciences (DTHR), a San Diego-based digital therapeutics company developing innovative quality of life therapies for the elderly, announced the launch of ReminX™, an artificial-intelligence-powered consumer health product designed to digitally deliver Reminiscence Therapy to individuals suffering from Alzheimer's and other dementias, as well as from social isolation. According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease is the only top 10 cause of death that cannot be prevented, cured, or slowed. Additionally, nearly half of elderly Americans are estimated to be impacted by social isolation, and AARP estimates the health effects of social isolation to be equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes per day.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 23, 2018 / Dthera Sciences (DTHR), a digital therapeutics company developing innovative quality of life therapies for the elderly, has received the final tranche of investment into its previously announced pre-launch equity private placement. "We are pleased to have closed our Pre-Launch Financing Round ahead the upcoming launch of ReminX," said Edward Cox, CEO of Dthera Sciences. "The timing and terms of this financing provide strong affirmation by investors regarding the company's inherent value.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2018 / Dthera™ Sciences (DTHR), a digital therapeutics company focused on developing innovative digital quality of life therapies for the elderly and those suffering from cognitive decline, announced today that it raised funding for three Alzheimer's events in the first half of 2018. The charitable efforts were part of the pre-launch activities for ReminX™, an artificial-intelligence-powered consumer health product designed to deliver reminiscence therapy digitally. The events included "The Longest Day" campaign for the San Diego/Imperial Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Keep Memory Alive's "Power of Love" gala, and the Lou Blaney Memorial Event.
SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2018 / Dthera™ Sciences (DTHR), a digital therapeutics company developing innovative quality of life therapies for the elderly and those suffering from cognitive decline, announced that the paper, "Evaluation of ReminX as a Behavioral Intervention for Mild to Moderate Dementia," has been accepted for presentation at the 40th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'18), in Honolulu, from July 17-21, 2018 (https://embc.embs.org/2018/). The paper describes the design and clinical pilot testing of ReminX™, an artificial-intelligence-powered consumer health computer tablet designed to deliver personalized reminiscence therapy digitally to individuals suffering from dementia and seniors experiencing social isolation.


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After a summer lasting almost ten years, the words of House Stark have finally become reality once again: winter is here. In King's Landing, Cersei Lannister has finally seized the power that she has craved for many years. In one swift move, she has eliminated nearly all of her...
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As the opening of Marvel's "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" draws nearer and nearer, the buzz and interest on the film is definitely on an uptick. For those interested, here's a quick look on the main characters (old and new) that's going to be featured in the sequel:
STEVE ROGERS aka CAPTAIN AMERICA (Chris Evans). After a top secret Super-Soldier program transformed Steve Rogers into the powerful and heroic Captain America, his amazing WWII exploits made him a living legend, but after awakening in present day following being frozen in ice for decades, Steve found himself alone in a modern world that he hardly recognized. Nevertheless, he quickly suited up as Captain America to help The Avengers defend Earth against Loki's treachery. After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers team, Steve is living a quiet life in Washington, D.C., struggling to adjust to his new life, when he is drawn into a web of intrigue and danger to unmask a powerful but shadowy enemy that threatens to put the world at risk.
NATASHA ROMANOFF aka BLACK WIDOW (Scarlett Johansson) is one of the world's greatest spies and quite possibly the world's most skilled assassin. After the events in New York with The Avengers, where her specialized weapons and vast repertoire of martial arts skills helped the team defeat the invaders, Black Widow returned to S.H.I.E.L.D headquarters to take on new assignments, only to find herself joining forces with Captain America to expose an ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off assailants sent to silence them at every turn.
SAM WILSON aka FALCON (Anthony Mackie) is an ex-military paratrooper who works with veterans in Washington, D.C. Secretly trained by the military in aerial combat using a specially designed wing pack, Falcon becomes an indispensable ally when he teams up with Captain America and Black Widow to run a danger-filled race to halt an impending threat in its tracks.
NICK FURY (Samuel L. Jackson), the legendary director of the international peacekeeping organization, S.H.I.E.L.D, is back at headquarters in Washington, D.C. following the success of his special team, The Avengers, in repelling an alien invasion of New York City. Now Fury is faced with a hidden enemy that threatens to put the world at risk.
ALEXANDER PIERCE (Robert Redford). A high-ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and personal friend of Nick Fury, Pierce is respected and politically connected. Often the person who interfaces with prominent world officials, he is polished and well spoken, and presents a credible face to the world on behalf of S.H.I.E.L.D.
WINTER SOLDIER aka BUCKY BARNES (Sebastian Stan). Steve Rogers' best friend Bucky Barnes was thought to have died in World War II. However, he resurfaces decades later as the Winter Soldier, a brainwashed, mega-enhanced Super-Soldier doing dirty work for a mysterious organization. The hardened Winter Soldier has no memories of his former identity and that suits him just fine—he is simply a killing machine.
BROCK RUMLOW (Frank Grillo). A highly trained operative on S.H.I.E.L.D.'s counter-terrorism S.T.R.I.K.E team, Rumlow is an excellent soldier and often battles side-by-side with Captain America, for whom he has great respect.
AGENT 13 (Emily VanCamp) is a young, attractive S.H.I.E.L.D agent with skills in martial arts and weapons whose mission is to guard Steve Rogers—and not let him know it. She is guided by a strong moral compass and is not afraid to speak out when her ethics are challenged.
AGENT MARIA HILL (Cobie Smulders) proved her worth and her loyalty to both S.H.I.E.L.D. and Nick Fury during the events in New York with The Avengers. When she is called to come to Fury's aid, Hill is drawn into the wide-ranging conspiracy unfolding in Washington, D.C. that has completely entangled both him and Steve Rogers.
"Captain America: The Winter Soldier" is presented by Marvel Studios. opens in the Philippines on March 26, 2014, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. In addition to "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," Marvel Studios will release a slate of films based on the Marvel characters including "Guardians of the Galaxy" on August 1, 2014; "Avengers: Age of Ultron" on May 1, 2015; and "Ant-Man" on July 17, 2015.
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Keegan Bradley leads the CIMB Classic in Malaysia by four shots after carding a six-under-par 66 in Friday's second round.
The former USPGA champion moved to 13 under par at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club after picking up seven birdies and one bogey.
Overnight leader Ryan Moore carded a 72 to add to his opening round of 63 and remains the closest challenger to Bradley at the halfway point.
Bradley started on the 10th playing some steady golf on his opening nine to reach the turn on 35. The American kicked into gear on the back nine though picking up birdies on the second, third, fifth, sixth and seventh.
Bradley is delighted with his form and says hitting it long and straight will be crucial over the next two rounds.
"Driving distance is a big advantage, but I'm also hitting the ball super straight," Bradley told reporters after his round. "It's hard to remember a time where I've been more dialled in than these last two days.
"These last two days were a couple of the best days I've had since I've been out here. I'm really in control of my ball and putting well.
"I have to keep hitting fairways, I think the guy that hits the most fairways this week is going to win. I'm going to keep hitting fairways and be aggressive and try to win this tournament."
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Despite Sri Lanka's legendary fame for its precious stones, none of the colonial powers showed any interest in developing that industry. John Davy observed that" like mining in general the occupation of searching for gems is a very precarious one" and therefore not "a profitable pursuit"To the Colebrook Commissioners," the gems of Ceylon...(were) the least important of its mineral productions."Even Tennent found that only "persons of worst-regulated habits......(were) continuously engaged in this exciting and precarious trade." He also noticed that because of the gem industry" serious demoralization is engendered by the idle and desolute adventures who resort to Saffragam. Systematic industry suffers, and the cultivation of the land is frequently neglected whilst its owners are absorbed in these speculative and tantalising occupation." The idea that gemming was a precarious and speculative venture together with the ruling philosophy of non-interference in private enterprise prompted the Colonial government to be satisfied with the limited revenue it received from the licenses issued to gem miners.
Nonetheless, as one later report on gem trade remarked, "it (was in) this uncertainty....(that there lay) the romance of the industry." From the very beginning it was the Muslims who enjoyed this romance more than anyone else. As early as 1817 Bertolacci observed that the gem trade was "entirely in the hands of Muslims" and four years later Davy wrote ,that though the number engaged in the industry was "not very numerous" yet they were "chiefly Moor men." Nevertheless they did not monopolize every branch of that industry. In fact the actual mining for gems was done mostly by the Sinhalese.
The stones that were mined by the Sinhalese were sold either privately or through public auction to middlemen who were mostly Muslims. From this point onwards it was they who dominated the industry. The market value of the gem was often beyond the knowledge of a miner who measured the value" by the prices realized at gem auctions at which the competitive elements were absent. The Muslim buyers at the auction usually formed a ring and through "a secret code in which finger play, nods of the head and eye movements played a part," refrained from bidding against each other and thereby kept the market prices of raw stones very low. After purchasing the stones their values were enhanced by cutting and polishing in which the Muslims virtually had no competition in the Island. This skill was not acquired through formal learning but through tradition handed down fro generation to generation. Moreover those who acquired the skill refused to teach it to a non Muslim. person who desired to learn had to become an apprentice under a reputable cutter," but unless his heritage stamped him as a Muslim he (had) no entry."
The techniques used by the Muslim cutters and polishers, though the best available in Sri Lanka at the time, fell far short of international standards. Their tools were "so primitive and their skill so deficient that a gem generally lost its value by having passed through their hands." and because of the lack of brilliancy and proper shape the gems exported to Europe had to be recut and polished in the European Lapidaries. The Muslim cutters were found sacrificing brilliancy and style for size and weight. Despite this draw back they remained as the unchallenged masters of this art during the period of British colonization.
After cutting and polishing the stones were passed to the jewellers and gem traders in the cities who either exported them abroad or sold directly to the local rich and foreign tourists. The profits earned were phenomenal. For example, a sapphire mined, cut and polished by C. M. Hassan Marikar of Rakwana in 1881 was estimated to fetch pounds 10,000 or about Rs 100,000 and in 1887 an alexandrite weighing 1867 carats was sold by a Muslim from Weligama for Rs 12,000. The cost prices in both cases was well below Rs.100 each. It is difficult to estimate the actual amount of profit earned my the Muslim gem miners.
The Ceylon Blue Books statistics for instance do not reveal the actual amount earned through the export of gems." A portion only appears," Tennent said," even to those sent to England, the remainder being carried away by private parties." However he computed that the annual value of the quantity of precious stones found in the Island at that time was about pounds 10,000.The highest figure of the export value of gems recorded by the Ceylon Blue Books in the 19th century was Rs76,000 in 1899,but according to other sources, in 1890 alone the sale of gems brought 10 million rupees into the Country.
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With the news of the government's decision to not count government financial help towards the social care cap in November, Financial experts at Pension Times, analysed a series of metrics and given each country in Europe an overall score, in order to find out which is the best to retire in.
Ranked: Top 10 Best European countries to retire. You can find the full list of countries and their scores here.
EU Country Overall Score Life Expectancy At Birth Cost Of Living index Over The Age Of 65 (population) Average age retirement
France 77.4 85.3 74 14,017,120 62
Poland 71.4 80.8 40 7,111,830 65
Germany 70.7 80.9 65 18,312,800 65.66
Spain 69.8 85.1 53 9,380,000 65
Slovakia 69.2 80.4 44 911,653 62.5
Greece 67.9 83.7 55 2,388,416 62
Romania 66.7 78.4 35 3,247,744 65
Czechia 66.4 81.3 46 2,154,980 63.66
Sweden 65.0 84.2 69 2,080,350 61
Bulgaria 65.0 77.5 36 1,493,119 64.25
France, well known for its medieval cities, alpine villages and Mediterranean beaches has come in as the best European country to retire in. It has the highest expected life expectancy of 85.3 years plus the cost of living is relatively low compared to countries like Iceland and Switzerland. France is also one of the countries with the lowest age of retirement (62 years).
If you were to work in France, you may also be able to benefit from a French state pension, or transfer any pension that you may have to enjoy work-free living in the country. In some circumstances, such as those who have worked many years of service, have worked in unhealthy environments or have a disability, you may retire up to two years earlier. If you have worked in some other European countries, you may also be able to combine the total number of years worked within the EU to then proceed to qualify for the French pension on a pro-rata basis. Expats living in France can enjoy life on a number of types of pensions in the country such as state pension, income drawdown, self-invested personal pensions (SIPP) and QROPS – Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes.
Despite being known for their typical seafood dishes, warm weather and being a popular holiday destination, Portugal doesn't make the top ten places to retire, ranking 23rd on the list. With only 22.77% of the total population being over 65 years old and a retirement age of 66.4 years, it's far from an elderly person's haven.
The UK has been ranked the 16th best European country to retire in with an average life expectancy of 81.2 years and a relatively high cost of living. The UK also has 11,989,322 people who are over the age of 65 years old and has an average age of 66 years old for retirement.
Famous for being called the land of the fire and ice due it's volcanoes and glaciers, Iceland has been ranked the worst European country to retire in; with its high retirement age of 67 years old and high cost of living (100) it's no surprise it came in last!
With so many options to enjoy when it comes to retirement, knowing where the best location is to suit you and to even allow you to retire earlier than planned can help.


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Freedom of religion is recognized as a legal right in Hungary. The Fundamental Law of Hungary establishes the country as being founded on Christian values but guarantees the right to freedom of religion and freedom from religious discrimination. The history of religious freedom in Hungary has varied, with freedom of religion first recognized in 1919 before being restricted by Communist rule in the mid-20th century. Religious rights were restored following the end of Communism in Hungary, but the government under Viktor Orbán has been criticized for its restriction of religious freedoms.

History
Hungary was established as a Christian nation when Stephen I was crowned king by the pope in the year 1000. During the Reformation in the 16th century, Hungary was split primarily between Catholics and Calvinists. Several other Christian denominations and a significant Jewish population developed over the following centuries. As a result, Hungary developed a culture of religious pluralism, and in 1895, a law was passed guaranteeing the right to freedom of religion in Hungary. Under this law, public worship was regulated and established churches were recognized by the government.

The Hungarian Communist Party briefly took control of the country in 1919 and established the Hungarian Soviet Republic with a policy of state atheism. This government fell before its religious policies could be implemented, and backlash to Communist rule resulted in a period of Christian nationalism in Hungary. The Hungarian Socialist Workers' Party took power in 1949, and with the backing of the Soviet Union, religious practice was restricted in Hungary. Following the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, restrictions on religion were loosened despite a continuing decline in the religious population.

Communist rule ended in 1989, and freedom of religion was recognized as a constitutional right under the new government. The Constitution of Hungary was replaced with the new Fundamental Law of 2011, which codified a right to freedom of religion, and Act C of 2011 was passed to govern religion in Hungary. Under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the government has emphasized the role of Christianity in Hungary, and the Hungarian government has been criticized for restricting religious rights and giving preferential treatment to some religious organizations.

Legal status

Fundamental Law of Hungary
The Fundamental Law of Hungary took effect in 2012 as the constitution of Hungary. This law establishes the importance of Christianity in Hungarian government while also recognizing the right to freedom of religion. The constitution establishes a separation of church and state and authorizes the regulation of churches through a cardinal act. Citizens have the right to proclaim and teach their religious beliefs through religious acts and ceremonies or to refrain from proclaiming a religion. The constitution also guarantees the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of religion. The preamble of the Constitution states that Hungary was founded as part of Christian Europe and that Christianity has a role in preserving nationhood.

The Hungarian Civil Liberties Union has challenged Hungary's unequal treatment of religious organizations, but the Constitutional Court has ruled that freedom of religion does not entail a right to equal support from the government. The Constitution also prohibits hate speech on the basis of religion. In 2020, the Constitution was amended to state that children are to be educated in the values of Christian culture.

Act C of 2011
Since it came into effect in 2012, religious law in Hungary has been directed by Act C of 2011 on the Right to Freedom of Conscience and Religion, and on the Legal Status of Churches, Religious Denominations and Religious Communities. This law reiterates the right to freedom of religion in various aspects of Hungarian society and the right to be free from religious discrimination. It also describes the legal system under which religious organizations operate and how they are recognized under the law. Students in the first eight years of public school are required to receive education in ethics. Parents and students are given the option of choosing between religious ethics or secular ethics. Any religious organization may operate a religious school and receive government subsidies based on the number of students enrolled. Religious rights are also extended to people in prison and military servicemembers.

Act C of 2011 has been criticized for enabling discriminatory treatment against religious organizations. Upon taking effect, the law revoked legal status from hundreds of religious organizations. In 2014, the European Court of Human Rights found that this law violated the rights to freedom of religion and freedom of association. Under an amendment to the law in 2018, Hungary recognizes four categories of religious organizations with various privileges. The government negotiates individually with each religious organization to determine subsidies in return for public service and other religious activities. The government is also authorized to dissolve a religious organization if its activities are found to be illegal, though the government does not have the power to control or monitor religious organizations.

Government of Viktor Orbán
Since Viktor Orbán's government under the Fidesz party was formed in 2010, it has been accused of religious discrimination and preferential treatment of certain religious groups. Fidesz has been accused of using state media to spread xenophobic messaging, including messaging that targets Jewish and Muslim populations. The Hungarian government has been criticized for passing legislation based on religious ideas and outsourcing government duties and public services to churches.

The government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been criticized as antisemitic, though Orbán disputes these claims. Orbán has also been criticized for Islamophobia. The government under Orbán has portrayed Muslim refugees as a threat to Hungary. The Organization of Muslims in Hungary has criticized the government for allotting it insufficient cemetery space, for delaying the restoration of the Yakovalı Hasan Paşa Mosque, and for providing Muslims in prison with pork despite the legal right to an alternative meal.

Societal status

Antisemitism in Hungary has been found to be prevalent. A 2019 poll found that 36% of Hungarians believe there to be a "secret Jewish network" controlling politics and the economy and that 15% wish for Jews to leave the country. A 2019 poll of Hungarian Jews found that 77% considered antisemitism a major problem in Hungary and that 35% had experienced harassment in the five years preceding the poll. The Magyar Gárda was far-right organization that targeted minorities between 2007-2009, targeting Jews specifically. During his visit to Hungary in 2021, Pope Francis identified antisemitism as a major problem in the country.

Due to Hungary's limited Muslim population, Islamophobia was not a major issue in Hungary before 2015. Following the influx of refugees into Europe from Islamic countries in 2015, Islamophobic messaging increased significantly. Muslims have been found to experience verbal harassment in public, with women and girls wearing a hijab being targeted in particular.

See also
 History of Christianity in Hungary
 History of the Jews in Hungary
 Human rights in Hungary
 Islam in Hungary
 Politics of Hungary
 Religion in Hungary

References

Hungary
Human rights in Hungary
Religion in Hungary


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Meyer Gregory S
Form DFAN14A
blockbuster_dfan14a.htm
Meyer Urges Blockbuster Shareholders to Protect Their Interests by Voting the GOLD Card
Open Letter to Blockbuster Inc. Shareholders
Vote your GOLD proxy card today
NEW YORK, June 9, 2010 –
Dear Fellow Blockbuster Shareholders,
It is important for you to understand why I am running for a seat on the board of Blockbuster Inc (NYSE: BBI). I believe strongly that Blockbuster has the potential to stage a meaningful turnaround and regain its position as a leading provider of home entertainment to customers globally. But for this potential to be realized, our Company needs the guidance of a strong board that is alert, engaged, and prepared to vigorously defend the interests of its shareholders, the true owners of the Company.
The incumbent board of directors has not acted in the best interests of its stockholders, lacks sufficient alignment of interests with shareholders, and should be held accountable for presiding over a loss of over $1.5 billion in equity market capitalization over the past five years. I am seeking your support to add a shareholder advocate who has skin in the game, relevant industry experience, and the ability to provide a completely independent and fresh perspective to the deliberations of the board of Blockbuster.
I would also like to set the record straight regarding a number of misleading statements contained in the past several press releases issued by Blockbuster's incumbent board.
THE INCUMBENT BOARD HAS MISREPRESENTED THE FACTS IN ORDER TO DIVERT YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM THEIR TRACK RECORD OF FAILURE
Blockbuster's incumbent board has attempted to cloud the issues that I have raised in this election contest and divert your attention away from these issues by making false and misleading accusations about me and attempting to unfairly discredit my experience. The incumbent board's recent communications with shareholders have contained gross misrepresentations of the facts and unnecessary personal attacks in order to take the focus off the board's poor performance, destruction of shareholder value, and lack of accountability over the past five years. Consider the following misleading statements made by Blockbuster's incumbent board in its recent letters to shareholders dated May 24, May 27, and June 3, 2010:
False and Misleading Claims by Blockbuster's Incumbent Board
The Incumbent Board Claims: "Meyer intends to bill Blockbuster for his proxy contest expenses should he be elected."
Not True. Page 16 of my proxy statement dated May 25, 2010 clearly states that I do "not intend to seek reimbursement from the Company of the expenses" incurred in connection with the solicitation of proxies. In contrast, 100% of the costs being spent by the incumbent board on their proxy solicitation efforts are being paid for by the Company and its shareholders.
The Incumbent Board Claims: Implementing my restructuring proposal "would result in a third party controlling the Company with the power to cause significant dilution to the Company's equity holders."
Completely False. Under no realistic scenario would a third party be able to control the company nor cause dilution to the equity holders under the restructuring proposal that I presented. Any assertion to the contrary indicates the proposal was not properly understood. My sole objective in seeking a seat on the board is to enhance the value of equity for all shareholders and increase the price of Blockbuster's stock. As such, I would have no interest in supporting a proposal that resulted in a negative outcome for shareholders.
The Incumbent Board Claims: "Electing Meyer to your board is a high-risk proposition."
Seeking one out of seven board seats is a very moderate proposal. There is far less risk having one truly independent shareholder advocate on the board than there is continuing with the incumbent board which has presided over a 95% decline in the value of BBI shares over the past 5 years. If elected, I would be the largest non-management shareholder on the board and I would act in a manner that protects and enhances the value of BBI shares.
My intention is to work constructively with management and with my fellow directors to create value for the Company and its shareholders. Once the proxy contest is behind us, I look forward to immediately addressing the Company's challenges in a cooperative and objective manner.
The Incumbent Board Claims: "Blockbuster faces a number of challenges without quick fixes or easy solutions. Your board and management are focused on addressing these challenges and positioning our Company for the future. Meyer is a distraction with no workable ideas, and we urge you not to subscribe to his inflammatory rhetoric."
Blockbuster has faced material challenges for years. It's called competition. That's the American way. The board has had years without "distractions" (as the Blockbuster PR Team characterizes them) or the annoyance of pesky shareholder involvement. That said, what has impeded the flow of creative juices at Blockbuster during these peaceful years? Where was the output of "workable ideas" from the Blockbuster team? If anyone has used "inflammatory rhetoric" during this campaign, it has come from the Blockbuster's high-priced public relations firm- and we, the shareholders, are paying for it.
The Incumbent Board Claims: "Mr. Fernandes did not serve on Blockbuster's Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee" at the time of Jim Keyes' recruitment to join Blockbuster as CEO
Blockbuster's 2007 Proxy Statement dated April 2, 2007 shows Fernandes as a member of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee at that time. A March 21, 2007 article from the Associated Press announces then CEO John Antioco was leaving. It follows that Fernandes, as a member of the Nominating Committee, did indeed have involvement in the process of searching for a new CEO. Does Fernandes deny any involvement in recruiting Keyes to Blockbuster at this time? Can Fernandes truly be considered independent of Keyes given their history that goes back well over a decade?
The Incumbent Board Claims: "References to unproven allegations in prior lawsuits where Mr. Fernandes and Mr. Keyes were named defendants are wholly irrelevant… The suits were settled by 7-Eleven's current owners with absolutely no finding of wrongdoing on the part of Mr. Fernandes or Mr. Keyes and, in fact, all claims against both were ultimately dismissed."
These cases were settled only after the initial consideration offered to 7-Eleven stockholders was materially increased from the initial amount offered, after the lawsuits were filed. Far from being irrelevant, Blockbuster shareholders deserve to know this historical fact in light of the current restructuring negotiations that are taking place at Blockbuster. Given this history, how can shareholders be confident that these two directors are looking out for our best interests this time around?
We urge shareholders to ignore the scare tactics and misdirection being used by Blockbuster's incumbent board in an attempt to take the focus off the real issues in this election contest. You deserve a board that will work hard to protect your interests.
Fernandes' Own Words Indicate He is Out of Touch With Blockbuster's Reality
Most shareholders are aware that Mr. Fernandes served as the Vice Chairman of EDS through 1998. While Mr. Fernandes may be a high quality business executive, his past experience has not translated into positive operational or financial results at Blockbuster during his tenure on the board these past five years. In fact, recent comments by Fernandes himself demonstrate that he may be hopelessly out of touch with the realities of the very failures that have driven the Company to its current position.
According to a June 2, 2010 interview with Dow Jones Newswires, "Fernandes said his technological assistance has included working with Keyes to negotiate the DVD-rental kiosk agreement with NCR Corp. (NCR), and helping Blockbuster perform critical analysis of its Web site for the online subscriptions business." The fact that Gary touts his involvement in these two initiatives as a good thing demonstrates just how out of touch he is with the realities of the business. Here are the facts related to these areas:
By Mail/Online Subscription: Blockbuster's execution of its by-mail/online subscription business has been a disappointment, to say the least. The numbers tell the tale: Blockbuster has added only approximately 400,000 subscribers from December 2005 through Q3 2009 during a time when Netflix has added over 8 million subscribers. That's a 20-fold difference! Any affiliation Fernandes has had with the planning or execution of the By Mail/online subscription business would be a strong reason to question his continued service on the board.
Kiosks: The execution of the kiosk initiative has been even more disappointing. Blockbuster struck a deal with NCR in 2008, yet not a single dollar of revenue for Blockbuster has been reported from the NCR kiosk deal since that time. Despite this, the NCR kiosks have been competing with Blockbuster's brick-and-mortar stores resulting in the worst of both worlds for Blockbuster shareholders from this kiosk deal. This deal is the epitome of 'too little, too late.' Again, any involvement Fernandes had in negotiating the NCR kiosk deal would be a reason he should NOT be re-elected to the Blockbuster board.
BLOCKBUSTER POISED FOR A TURNAROUND
On a positive note, I firmly believe that both the kiosk business and the By Mail Subscription business can be fixed and still hold an enormous amount of potential value if properly structured and managed due to Blockbuster's strong brand awareness and the recently announced 28-day new release window advantage vs. Netflix and Redbox. I look forward to leveraging my many years of relevant home entertainment industry experience to get these alternative distribution channels back on track and generating meaningful EBITDA for Blockbuster.
My belief is that Blockbuster is poised to experience a significant operational turnaround in the next few quarters due to the combined tailwinds of the 28-day window advantage and the closing of thousands of Movie Gallery/Hollywood Video stores. But first the shareholders need to ensure that the board does not unnecessarily decide on a suboptimal restructuring plan that results in excessive dilution or worse. Having a truly independent shareholder advocate on the board provides your best opportunity to protect against such an outcome.
MEYER'S SOLE OBJECTIVE IS TO CREATE VALUE FOR ALL SHAREHOLDERS
I am confident that a more independent board with specifically relevant expertise will assist Blockbuster to once again regain its rightful position as the leading home entertainment company with a value proposition unmatched by its peers.
The date of Blockbuster's Annual Meeting is fast approaching. Blockbuster shareholders are urged to sign, date and return the GOLD proxy card as soon as possible and vote FOR Gregory S. Meyer.
You can also vote by telephone or Internet by following the instructions on the GOLD proxy card. If you have any questions or need any assistance voting your shares, please contact our proxy solicitor, InvestorCom, Inc., toll-free at (877) 972-0090.
I thank you for your consideration of this matter and appreciate your vote.
/s/Gregory S. Meyer
Gregory S. Meyer, CFA
VOTE THE GOLD PROXY CARD TODAY
Shareholders are urged to vote the GOLD proxy card and NOT to sign any white proxy card sent to you by Blockbuster. Even if you have sent a white proxy card to Blockbuster, you have every right to change your vote. You may revoke that proxy and vote FOR Gregory S. Meyer - by signing, dating and mailing a later dated GOLD proxy card.
In connection with Blockbuster's 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Gregory S. Meyer has filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") containing information about the solicitation of proxies for use at the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Blockbuster Inc. The definitive proxy statement and the GOLD proxy card were disseminated to shareholders of Blockbuster Inc. on or about May 25, 2010.
SHAREHOLDERS OF BLOCKBUSTER ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION. The definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents relating to the solicitation of proxies by Gregory S. Meyer are available at no charge on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
This letter contains forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this letter that are not clearly historical in nature or that necessarily depend on future events are forward-looking, and the words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "plan," and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of Gregory S. Meyer, CFA and currently available information. They are not guarantees of future performance, involve certain risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and are based upon assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate.
Gregory S. Meyer, 212-444-8784
BBIStockholders@gmail.com


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YouTube is relaunching a $9.99/monthly music service to replace Google Play Music
Jefferson Graham
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Because Google knows where you go every day, when your next flight is and what websites you visit when you're at home, it hopes to sell you on a new kind of music subscription service.
Google is launching a revamped version of YouTube Music, its free music service, on Tuesday. The new, fee-based YouTube Music ($9.99 monthly) will eventually replace Google Play Music. That's Google's current music subscription service, which has been in the shadow of Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music. There is also a free, ad-supported version.
The idea is that with the Google Assistant, Google's smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to help guide your life, subscribers to the new YouTube Music will find a service that makes smarter suggestions on what music to listen to.
YouTube currently is the No. 1 home for online music, but most of the 1.5 billion monthly visitors use it to listen for free, via music videos. Ad-supported YouTube also has deals with the major record labels to run complete albums and has a larger catalog of music than rivals, with more live, independent and band-uploaded material.
But YouTube has lagged in attracting paying subscribers. Spotify is the No. 1 paid music subscription service with 75 million subscribers, followed by Apple's 50 million.
Google execs Lyor Cohen and T. Jay Fowler wouldn't give an exact timetable on when Google Play Music will go away — it could be as far away as 2019, Fowler said. In the interim, subscribers to Google Play Music will get to enjoy the former service and the new YouTube Music, which will roll out gradually beginning Tuesday and become available to most of the United States within a few weeks.
That's not the only change coming to YouTube. The YouTube Red subscription service, which for $9.99 monthly had offered original video programming, a free subscription to YouTube Music and Google Play Music and the ability to listen to music in the background, ad free, is getting a new name — YouTube Premium — and new pricing.
Current subscribers to Google Play Music and YouTube Red will continue to pay $9.99 monthly, but new subscribers signing up for the service will pay $11.99. YouTube Premium subscribers will get access to the original, ad-free YouTube and a complimentary subscription to YouTube Music.
Subscribers who want to just get Premium without the Music won't have the option.


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A Compelling Calling
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by Nathan Heath on May 18, 2018
Jacob S. Jester's heart for evangelism began with his first exposure to ministry as a missionary kid in West Africa.
Jester witnessed intense evangelistic outreach growing up in both Sierra Leone and Senegal. His parents, Stephen and Karen Jester, left Arkansas and served as Assemblies of God world missionaries from 1989 until 2016. Jester came to a spiritual crossroads during his family's ministry in Senegal.
"I realized the only way I was going to survive spiritually and emotionally was to grow closer to God," he says.
Jester carried his passion for evangelism with him back to the U.S. in 1999. He attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, where he met his wife, Kristin, and also started Jacob Jester Ministries during his junior year.
In a 13-year span, the Jesters engaged in evangelistic efforts in several states before moving to Arizona in 2012 to start Compel Church in Glendale. Compel, a plant of the Church Multiplication Network financed in part by Matching Funds from AGTrust has around 300 adherents, 60 percent of whom are millennials. Jester is also a CMN representative in Arizona who helps other new church planters get started on their journey.
Jester is passionate about engaging with local schools (including the one in which Compel meets every week). Ray Hintz, Compel's experience pastor, says a concern for local outreach also has led Compel to minister to more than 150 refugee children in a primarily Muslim housing complex via gifts, singing songs, and playtime.
The 37-year-old Jester believes the local and global components of evangelistic outreach complement each other well. The style of evangelistic outreach, however, differs from the mass evangelism models commonly used by his family in Sierra Leone.
"Never underestimate the power of a personal invitation," Jester says. He sees a clear connection between his background in international evangelism and leading Compel to support missional efforts around the world. The church currently supports 10 individual missionaries in various places, but also contributes to numerous ministries such as FeedOne.
Compel is active in humanitarian efforts, such as building a school in Senegal and partnering with Convoy of Hope to feed 70 Haitian children on a monthly basis.
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As you can see, the image (chemfig) is maybe a little too big. I don't know how to make it smaller.
I would also like to have the equation before the chemfig to be vertically centered to the chemfig image.
In the meantime, thank you so much for your attention and participation.

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Q: Composer methods of requiring versions I've seen a lot of different ways to require in a dependency.
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A: 2.* means anything matching version 2.0 to 2.9
~2.0 means pretty much the same thing in this example. You could view the ~ as starting from the last number, moving up, so ~2.3 would be anything from 2.3 to 2.9.


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Basurto bezeichnet:

 Basurto-Zorroza, ein Bezirk der spanischen Stadt Bilbao
 Mount Basurto, ein Berg in der Antarktis

Basurto ist der Familienname folgender Personen:

 Jorge Basurto (1925–1992), argentinischer Drehbuchautor und Komiker
 Leonardo Basurto (1928–2009), mexikanischer Ringer
 Raúl Basurto,  mexikanischer Fußballspieler


TWO out of three ain't bad as far as Ruthin Town Youth FC are concerned.
There was a derby day for Ruthin Town U-13s as they paid a visit to Bala.
Charlie Gardner (2), Gethin Beech Jones (2), Sion Davies Robson, Sion Tudor and Seth Dolben Evans helped Ruthin to a 7-2 win.
In further action, Ilias Pavlou and Ifan Tudor Jones were on the scoresheet as Ruthin Town U-14s win 2-1 at Borras Park Rangers.
Alex Williams grabbed the only goal for Ruthin Town U-12s in their heavy 13-1 loss at the hands of Gresford.


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HomeGeorgia & USAGeorgia Special Grand Jury Completes Investigation of Trump and Allies
Georgia Special Grand Jury Completes Investigation of Trump and Allies
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A special grand jury is investigating whether then-Pres Donald Trump and his associates illegally tried to reverse his defeat in the 2020 election Georgia appears to be completing its work, but many questions remain.
The investigation is one of several that could lead to criminal charges against the former president as he asks voters to return him to the White House in 2024.
Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Willis, who began the investigation nearly two years ago, said she will go where the facts lead. It would be an extraordinary step if she decided to press charges against Trump himself.
"Even if a jury acquits him, his facing a court and a public trial with the evidence would be an epic in American history," said Georgia State University law professor Clark Cunningham.
Here's what we know as the special grand jury appears to be convening:
WHAT'S THE LAST?
For about six months, the grand jury reviewed evidence and heard testimony from dozens of witnesses, including high-ranking Trump associates and top government officials. A prosecutor on Willis' team said during a hearing in November that they had few witnesses left and did not expect the special grand jury to last much longer.
The grand jury is expected to issue a final report with recommendations on possible next steps. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who presides over the panel, will review the report and recommend that the chief judge dissolve the special grand jury. The county's Superior Court judges will then vote on whether to discharge the special grand jury or whether more investigation is necessary.
A special grand jury cannot issue indictments. Willis will decide whether to go to a regular grand jury for criminal charges.
WHAT DID WE LEARN ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION?
More than a year after the investigation began, Willis has revealed little. But, ironically, as soon as a special grand jury began its deliberations in June, its proceedings shrouded in mandatory secrecy, hints began to emerge as to where the investigation was leading.
That's because every time Willis wanted to compel someone living outside of Georgia to testify, she had to file documents in open court explaining why that person was a "necessary and material witness." Also, anyone who fought the subpoena had to do so in public trials and hearings.
In documents Willis filed seeking depositions from some of Trump's associates, she said she wanted to know about their ties to the Trump campaign and others "involved in a coordinated multi-state effort to influence the outcome of the November 2020 election in Georgia." and elsewhere."
Prominent Trump allies sought to testify included former New York mayor and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and former national security adviser Michael Flynn, as well as John Eastman and other lawyers , who were involved in Trump's attempts to stay in power.
"We know from witness identification that this is a far-fetched conspiracy that she's looking at," said Norm Eisen, who served as special counsel to the House Judiciary Committee during Trump's first impeachment and co-authored the Brookings Institution report. an analysis of the "reported facts and applicable law" in the Fulton County investigation.
HAVE THERE BEEN KICKBACKS?
A number of Trump advisers and allies have fought Willis' attempts to bring them to testify, but Willis has mostly prevailed.
"I think it bodes well for the preliminaries if she does press charges," Eisen said.
Willis made a notable mistake when she organized a fundraiser for the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, even as her investigation focused on fraudulent state voters, including Bert Jones, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor. McBurney said that created a "plain — both factual and unwarranted — conflict" and ruled that Willis could not challenge or press charges against Jones, who won the election in November.
WHAT WAS THE FOCUS OF THE INVESTIGATION?
Information that has become public indicates that Willis was considering the following:
— Trump and other phone calls to Georgia officials after the 2020 election
— A group of 16 Georgia Republicans who signed an affidavit in December 2020 falsely claiming that Trump had won the state and that they were "duly elected and qualified" electors of the state
— False allegations of election fraud made during State Legislature meetings at the Georgia Capitol in December 2020
— Copying of data and software from election equipment in rural Coffey County by a team of computer experts hired by Trump allies
— Alleged attempts to pressure Fulton County Elections Clerk Ruby Freeman into falsely confessing to election fraud
— Sudden resignation of the US Attorney in Atlanta in January 2021
WHAT ABOUT THE PHONE CALL?
In a telephone conversation between Trump and the Secretary of State of Georgia on January 2, 2021 Brad Raffenspergerthe president suggested that the state's top elected representative, a fellow Republican, could "find" the votes needed to overturn his narrow defeat in the state to Democrat Joe Biden.
A month later, Willis sent letters to Raffensperger and other top government officials instructing them to preserve the records because she was investigating "attempts to influence the administration of the 2020 Georgia general election."
Trump told Raffensperger he needed 11,780 votes, one more than Biden. That was a mistake, Cunningham said, because the specific and transactional nature of that comment makes it hard to say that he was simply urging Raffensperger to look into the alleged fraud.
But other legal experts said prosecutors would struggle to prove criminal intent, which requires showing the actions were intentional, knowing, reckless or negligent.
WHAT CHARGES MAY BE PURSUED?
In her letters to state leaders in February 2021, Willis said she was considering potential crimes that include "inciting election fraud, making false statements to state and local government, conspiracy, racketeering, perjury, and any engagement in violence or threats related to with the election administration."
Many believe Willis will face charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations statute, better known as RICO. In a high-profile prosecution while she was an assistant district attorney, she successfully used the law to secure charges against Atlanta teachers in a test-cheating scandal. It has also recently used it to attack alleged gang activity.
The state RICO law, which is broader than the federal version, requires prosecutors to prove a pattern of criminal activity by an enterprise that could be a single person or a group of related individuals. This allows prosecutors to allege complicity in the crime without having to prove that each person participated in each act.
Eisen said RICO seemed "most commensurate with the nature of the people testifying and the questions she wanted to ask."
As the special grand jury was working, Willis told several people that they were the targets of the investigation, including Giuliani and 16 fraudulent state voters. Others may have received similar notices but did not disclose it publicly.
WHAT DID TRUMP SAY?
The former president has consistently called his phone call with Raffensperger "perfect" and dismissed the Fulton County investigation as a witch hunt.
Criminal defense attorney Drew Findling, who is part of Trump's legal team in Georgia, said in August that the focus on Trump "is clearly misguided and politically motivated harassment."
Trump's allies also deny any wrongdoing.
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Step 1 Heat the oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2 In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Step 3In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4Whisk the egg into the butter mixture until fully incorporated.
Step 5With the mixer running, beat in the flour mixture, a little at a time, until fully combined. Stir in the oats until incorporated.
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package cc.ycn.common.bean;

import cc.ycn.common.constant.WxApiType;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.annotation.JsonIgnoreProperties;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.annotation.JsonInclude;

import java.io.Serializable;

/**
 * 微信公众号配置
 *
 * @author andy
 */
@JsonInclude(JsonInclude.Include.NON_NULL)
@JsonIgnoreProperties(ignoreUnknown = true)
public final class WxMsgConfig implements Serializable {

    private WxApiType type;
    private String appid;
    private String secret;
    private String token;
    private String aesKey;
    private String salt;
    private String comAppid; // 消息服务商appid

    public WxMsgConfig() {

    }

    public WxMsgConfig(String appid, WxApiType type) {
        this.appid = appid;
        this.type = type;
    }

    // 消息是否为代理模式
    public boolean isAuthorizer() {
        return comAppid != null && !comAppid.isEmpty();
    }

    public WxApiType getType() {
        return type;
    }

    public void setType(WxApiType type) {
        this.type = type;
    }

    public String getAppid() {
        return appid;
    }

    public void setAppid(String appid) {
        this.appid = appid;
    }

    public String getSecret() {
        return secret;
    }

    public void setSecret(String secret) {
        this.secret = secret;
    }

    public String getToken() {
        return token;
    }

    public void setToken(String token) {
        this.token = token;
    }

    public String getAesKey() {
        return aesKey;
    }

    public void setAesKey(String aesKey) {
        this.aesKey = aesKey;
    }

    public String getSalt() {
        return salt;
    }

    public void setSalt(String salt) {
        this.salt = salt;
    }

    public String getComAppid() {
        return comAppid;
    }

    public void setComAppid(String comAppid) {
        this.comAppid = comAppid;
    }

}


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Q: SharePoint 2010 Workflow Platform is not available because the server administrator has disabled that type of workflow I have a freshly installed SP2016 farm with WFM installed. I'm facing this weird situation where when we try to create a List workflow, we would have missing SharePoint 2010 Workflow and a warning message saying "The option for the SharePoint 2010 Workflow platform is not available because the server administrator has disabled that type of workflow."
My research shows most people usually have problem with missing 2013 workflow because they do not have WFM installed. And research also shows that 2010 Workflow comes with Sharepoint 2013/2016 by default, but I could not find any place to enable the 2010 workflow. I've been researching for the whole weekend without luck...i'm hoping someone can shine some light on this issue for me, much appreciated!

A: I think i found where the issue is. In the site collection features settings, the "SharePoint Server Publishing Infrastructure" was deactivated. Once I activated it, we can see the Workflow 2010 being available.


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Roman Legions > Legio II Parthica
Legio II ParthicaActive197 to sometime in the 5th centuryCountryRoman EmpireTypeRoman legion (Marian)RoleInfantry assault (some cavalry support)SizeVaried over unit lifetime. Approx. 5,500 fighting men + support at the time of creation.Garrison/HQCastra Albana, Italia (197 - 218)Apamea, Syria (218 - 234)Moguntiacum, Germania Superior (234 - 238)Castra Albana (238 - beginning 4th century)Bezabde, Mesopotamia (in 360)Cepha, Mesopotamia (c. 400)Nickname(s)Parthica, "Parthian" (since 197)Pia Fidelis Felix Aeterna, "forever faithful, loyal and blest" (since 218)V Fidelis V Pia, "Five times loyal, five times faithful" (253/260)VI Fidelis VI Pia, "Six times loyal, six times faithful" (before 260)[1]Mascot(s)Bull and centaurEngagementsSeptimius Severus Parthian campaign (197)Severus Britannic campaign (208–211)Caracalla Alamannic campaign (213)Battle of Antioch (218)Alexander Severus Sassanid campaign (231)Siege of Bezabde (360)vexillationes participated in many other campaignsCommandersNotablecommandersSeptimius Severus (campaign)Caracalla (campaign)Alexander Severus (campaign)Legio secunda Parthica ("Parthian-conquering Second Legion") was a legion of the Imperial Roman army founded in AD 197 by the emperor Septimius Severus (r. 193-211), for his campaign against the Parthian Empire, hence the cognomen Parthica. The legion was still active in the beginning of the 5th century. The legion's symbol were a bull and centaur.Contents [hide]1Parthian campaign and Castra Albana (197-4th century)1.1Under Severus Alexander and Maximinus1.2Whittling away2In Mesopotamia3See also4Notes5References6External linksParthian campaign and Castra Albana (197-4th century)[edit]Together with its twin legions I Parthica and III Parthica, the Second Parthian legion was levied for the attack on the eastern frontier. The campaign was a success and Ctesiphon, the Parthian capital was taken and sacked. After this war, II Parthica returned to Italia, and was stationed near Rome, in Castra Albana[2] (Albano Laziale) – it was the first legion stationed in Italia in the last two centuries. Since it was not garrisoning a Roman province, they functioned both as a reserve that could be used in afflicted parts of the Empire, as well as a security element against possible internal rebellions. Emperors in the 3rd century were very likely to have problems with usurpers, and Severus, by stationing the II Parthica near the capital, was aware of it.Nevertheless, the legion served in the Severan campaign in Britain of 208–211 and afterwards, under Caracalla against the Germanic tribe of the Alamanni in 213. Next, the legion was again sent to Parthia and their commander Macrinus was responsible for Caracalla's murder in that region in 217. In the following year, however, the II Parthica, stationed in Apamea (Syria), abandoned Macrinus and sided with Elagabalus; the Second supported Elagabalus' rise to purple, defeating Macrinus in the Battle of Antioch. The new emperor awarded the legion with the cognomina Pia Fidelis Felix Aeterna (forever faithful, loyal and pious).Under Severus Alexander and Maximinus[edit]In 231, the legion fought under Alexander Severus against the Sassanid Empire, and returned with the emperor to the German provinces. It was at Moguntiacum (modern Mainz), when Alexander was assassinated in 235. In the following fight for the power, the II Parthica sided with Maximinus Thrax. In 238, the Roman senate declared Maximinus persona non grata and nominated Gordian III as emperor. Maximinus then marched on Rome to fight for his rights, taking the II Parthica, among other legions, with him. What happened next is a good example of the political power of the legions in the 3rd century. The II Parthica weighted the chances of its commander and, concluding that supporting him was not a good move, they killed Maximinus before he could harass the senate. As a reward, they were pardoned for supporting a public enemy and allowed to return to their base and families in the Alban mountains.Whittling away[edit]In the next decades they were used as reinforcements in several provinces within the empire and continued to be used as pawns in the constant battles for the imperial throne of the 3rd century. Emperor Gallienus (253-268) awarded the legion with the titles V Fidelis V Pia and VI Fidelis VI Pia (respectively, "Five" and "Six times loyal and faithful").Where the legion was based when it received these titles from Gallienus is uncertain. Other things being equal one would have thought that Valerian, father and co-regent with Gallienus, would have wanted to take it to the east with him in the late 250s and that it would have been involved in his defeat and capture by King Saporof the Persians at Edessa in 260. Since it continued as a functioning unit and avoided the subsequent pit-falls of over-identification with the rebellion of the Macrianii and Palmyra's bid for autonomy under Zenobia, and given the honorific title appearing on coins of Gallienus, it is probable that it was under the command of Gallienus, not his father. However unlikely, it is possible that it would have returned to Europe as part of the army of the Macrianii and was forgiven by Gallienus after the latter were defeated. Besides an inscription from Macedonia giving thanks to the god Jupiter for the safety and well-being, "pro salute et incolumitate," of Gallienus, and an inscription dated 242 CE from Rome giving thanks to the legion's "Genius Gordiana and to Fortuna" for keeping safe emperor Gordian and his spouse, there is little known regarding its fortunes in this period.[1]In Mesopotamia[edit]At the beginning of the 4th century, II Parthica had abandoned Italy. The legion was on the Tigris frontier in the middle of the 4th century, just before a major Roman defeat by the Persians in Singara, Mesopotamia. In 360, the Sassanid King Shapur II attacked and conquered the Roman fortified city of Bezabde (modern Cizre, in Turkey), which was defended by II Partica, II Armeniaca and II Flavia Virtutis.[3] According Notitia Dignitatum, II Parthica was in Cepha, Turkey, around 400, under the command of the Dux Mesopotamiae.[4]See also[edit]List of Roman legionsNotes[edit]^ Jump up to: a b The legion and its new titles were celebrated on coins, showing the symbol of the legion, the centaur, with a globe and a club.[1]Jump up ^ For this reason, the legion was also known as "Albanian legion".Jump up ^ Ammianus Marcellinus, Res Gestae, xx 7.Jump up ^ Not. Dign, in partibus orientis, xxxvi.References[edit]livius.org account of Legio II ParthicaExternal links[edit]The Apamea Phalangarius - the gravestone of a 'phalangite' of legio II ParthicaThe Battle of Nisibis, AD 217 - legio II Parthica and associated units in the last battle of the Parthian Wars


That scene (and audio track) is so amazing! I had forgotten it was Bauhaus. Thanks for posting - can't wait to see what's next with SlashDance. Perhaps Crispin Glover??
Thanks, and I have a feeling Crispin will make an appearance at some point!


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On this edition of Otaku Let's Plays, the Otaku Reviewers try to figure out the true identity of Cook Kawasaki, a kirby baddie. What's his angle? Does he want to take over the world? Or is his true purpose to steal your girlfriend?
Anyone remember his special powers in the main story???


Coach Jackson, a KSU graduate, comes to Frankfort from Bluefield (WV) State College where he was head men's coach. Jackson was hired on the eve of the 2011-2012 season as the interim head coach at BSC before being named head coach on April 1, 2012.
Going into the 2015-16 season, Jackson increased the previous season's win total during each of his years as head coach. BSC finished the 2014-15 season with their highest win total since the 1995-96 season. Jackson's team also ranked first nationally in fewest turnovers during the 2014-15 season.
Before arriving in Bluefield, Jackson served three seasons as an assistant coach at Stillman College before being promoted to the position of associate head coach in the summer of 2011. While at Stillman, Jackson helped guide the program to its first-ever national Top 25 ranking, as well as a 2011 NCAA Tournament appearance, where they advanced to the round of 16.
Jackson is familiar with the Thorobred program, having served as an assistant at KSU from 2004-2008.
Slater joined the KSU staff in August, 2014 as an assistant coach. He now steps up to be head coach following head coach Serena King-Coleman's departure.
As an assistant, Slater helped guide the program to become the first team in school history to achieve a top 25 ranking, two SIAC regular season championships and back to back NCAA tournament appearances. The Thorobrettes also compiled a home record of 22-2 and an overall record of 46-11 in the past two seasons. Over the previous two seasons, Slater has been in charge of recruiting, scouting, and player development.
Before joining the staff at Kentucky State, Slater was the director and coach for Illinois MEANSTREETS AAU program in Chicago. MEANSTREETS produced talents such as Derrick Rose (New York Knicks), former UK standouts Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans) and Tyler Ulis (Phoenix Suns). He also served as a trainer and Director of Scouting for Sports Prep NBA, which produced Jahlil Okafor (Philadelphia 76ers).


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