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Critics say wider breast screening trial 'unethical'
Health 10 November 2014
By Clare Wilson
False positives and overdiagnosis are major areas of concern
(Image: Getty)
Breast screening in the UK is at the centre of renewed controversy after an influential group of British MPs called on the government to provide evidence justifying a planned expansion of the programme. They also want figures provided to women on the pros and cons of screening to be checked by independent experts.
In the UK, breast screening is already offered to women aged between 50 and 70. The government wants to expand the age range to between 47 and 73, and has started a massive clinical trial involving women in the added age bands to evaluate the plan.
Critics say the trial is unethical and must be stopped. They say the women in the younger and older age groups are not being told that the dangers of screening may exceed those of not screening. Indeed, they are not even being clearly told they are taking part in a trial. "At a time when the whole question of screening is thrown into doubt, it seems utterly absurd to extend it," says Michael Baum of University College London, who gave evidence to the UK parliament's science select committee.
Not a no-brainer
Breast screening sounds like it should be a no-brainer: inviting women for regular breast X-rays should catch cancers earlier and save lives.
Yet a growing body of research suggests that screening may do more harm than good, even in those aged 50 to 70, who are most at risk of breast cancer. The main concerns are false positives and overdiagnosis – detecting and treating small cancers that, if left alone, might in fact regress or grow so slowly as to do no harm. So women are having their breasts removed and radio and chemotherapy unnecessarily, or as Baum puts it, "The commonest cause of breast cancer is screening."
Many countries are now questioning their breast-screening programmes. In 2009, the US Preventive Services Task Force caused outrage when it said women should be screened when they reach 50, not 40 as currently happens in the US.
In the UK, the problem of overdiagnosis has been taken more seriously since the influential Marmot review of 2012. That led to an overhaul of information leaflets for women to make the downsides of screening clearer. They now state that for every 200 women screened, one life will be saved from breast cancer, and three women will be diagnosed with cancer that would not, in fact, have harmed them.
That hasn't satisfied critics, who say the real overdiagnosis figure is higher. Last month, MPs on the science select committee said in a report that the figures should be checked by the Office for National Statistics. Such a move would be welcomed by Susan Bewley of King's College London, who also gave evidence to the committee, because she says it would help ensure the results are unbiased.
Potential risks
The other issue is the proposed expansion, at both ends, of the screening age range. Screening probably carries more risks in these groups: women younger than 50 have denser breast tissue, making false positives more likely, and those over 70 are more likely to die from causes other than breast cancer. That makes it even less likely their life would be saved by having a small cancer removed.
The information given to women taking part in the trial does not mention such issues, points out Bewley. It is just the normal screening leaflet, plus an extra page saying the roll-out is being randomised. "But nowhere does it use the word 'trial'," she says. "This is the biggest-ever human experiment and it's completely unethical."
The trial is being organised by Public Health England. In response to questions from New Scientist a spokeswoman said: "This trial has full ethics approval and will prove internationally important to show whether screening in the extended age ranges saves lives."
Critics say ethics approval should never have been granted, and certainly needs to be re-evaluated. The charity HealthWatch says Public Health England released the trial protocol only after three requests under the Freedom of Information Act. It has levelled many other criticisms, too, including that the chief investigator is not a doctor and so is not answerable to the UK's General Medical Council, the doctors' watchdog.
The age extension trial got the go-ahead before the Marmot review came out. Bewley thinks it has too much momentum to be stopped, as it involves 3 million women and runs until 2026. "It's a juggernaut," she says.
Magazine issue 2995 , published 15 November 2014
Human thoughts used to switch on genes
Twisted light sends Mozart record distance through air
The size of skin cancer cells may affect how they respond to treatment
Smaller melanoma skin cancer cells may be more vulnerable to drugs that block DNA repair, while larger cells might be more responsive to immunotherapy
An AI was tasked with creating proteins with anti-microbial properties. Researchers then created a subset of the proteins and found some did the job
A better understanding of PCOS offers fresh hope for new treatments
New insights into polycystic ovary syndrome are revealing more about the causes of this common but misunderstood whole-body condition, and these could lead to new treatments
Why gene variant impairing alcohol breakdown raises heart disease risk
A gene variant that causes the "alcohol flush" reaction increases the risk of heart disease by causing inflammation of blood vessels, especially in drinkers


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ALI Annual Meeting Reception at NMAI
May 19, 2015 Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Author: Matthew L.M. FletcherAmerican Law Institute, National Museum of the American Indian
YouTube Links for Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations
September 29, 2014 Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment
Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Symposia, treaty rightsNation to Nation: Treaties between the United States and American Indian Nations, National Museum of the American Indian
Treaty Symposium at National Museum of American Indian This Thursday
September 15, 2014 Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Here is the agenda:
Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Symposia, treaty rightsIndian treaties, National Museum of the American Indian
NMAI Treaty Symposium — Sept. 18, 2014
August 14, 2014 Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Here (PDF):
Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Symposia, treaty rightsNation to Nation: Treaties between the United States and American Indian Nations, National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of American Indians Symposium on Racist Stereotypes and Cultural Appropriations in Sports — In Entirety
February 13, 2013 Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment
YouTube has all six hours in three parts.
Description of the symposium:
In this day-long symposium sports writers, scholars, authors, and representatives from sports organizations engaged in lively panel discussions on racist stereotypes and cultural appropriation in American sports.
The symposium explores the mythology and psychology of sports stereotypes and mascots, and examines the retirement of "Native American" sports references and collegiate efforts to revive them despite the NCAA's policy against "hostile and abusive" nicknames and symbols.
Description of each part. Continue reading →
Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, cultural resources, SymposiaNational Museum of the American Indian, Symposium on Racist Stereotypes and Cultural Appropriations in Sports
NMAI Symposium on Mascot Controversies Scheduled for February 7, 2013
January 12, 2013 January 11, 2013 Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Here is the notice. The speakers:
Kevin Gover, who will deliver opening remarks
Manley A. Begay Jr. (Navajo), moderator, associate social scientist/senior lecturer, American Indian Studies Program, University of Arizona, and co-director, Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Jerry C. Bread Sr. (Kiowa), outreach coordinator, facilitator and adjunct associate professor, Native American Studies, University of Oklahoma
N. Bruce Duthu (United Houma Nation of Louisiana), chair and professor, Native American Studies, Dartmouth College
Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne/ Hodulgee Muscogee), moderator. President, Morning Star Institute and past executive director, National Congress of American Indians, and a founding trustee of the National Museum of the American Indian
C. Richard King, co-editor, Team Spirits, Native Athletes in Sport and Society, and Encyclopedia of Native Americans in Sports, and professor and chair of the Department of Critical Gender and Race Studies, Washington State University
Oren Lyons (Onondaga), Council of Chiefs, Onondaga Nation, and SUNY distinguished service professor and professor emeritus of American Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Buffalo
Delise O'Meally, director of Governance and International Affairs, NCAA
Lois J. Risling (Hoopa/Yurok/Karuk), educator and land specialist for the Hoopa Valley Tribes, and retired director, Center for Indian Community Development, Humboldt State University
Ellen Staurowsky, professor, Department of Sports Management, Goodwin School of Professional Studies, Drexel University
Linda M. Waggoner, author, Fire Light: The Life of Angel De Cora, Winnebago Artist; and editor, Neither White Men Nor Indians: Affidavits from the Winnebago Mixed-Blood Claim Commissions, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, 1838-1839
Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, cultural resources, SymposiaAmerican Indian sports names and mascots, National Museum of the American Indian
NMAI Program on the Nixon Administration and Indian Self-Determination — Thursday 11/15/12
November 12, 2012 Matthew L.M. Fletcher2 Comments
In light of the Nixon Administration papers we posted, see here:
Nixon and the American Indian: The Movement to Self-Determination Thursday, November 15, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Categories Lectures & Discussions, Webcasts & Webinars
Venue American Indian Museum
Event Location Rasmuson Theater, First Level
Webcast nmai.si.edu…
Early in his administration, President Richard Nixon dramatically changed the federal government's Native American policy to support self-determination for Native American tribes and restoration of their culture. Fortifying the fiduciary relationship of the federal government for the tribes was central to ensuring that the new policy succeeded. White House and administration officials who worked with President Nixon discuss the leadership, legislation, and litigation necessary to implement the policy and what it means to the American Indian. The Archivist of the United States, David Ferriero, will deliver opening remarks. Cosponsored with the Richard Nixon Foundation and the National Archives.
For further information, please contact NMAI-SSP@si.edu.
Photo President Richard Nixon signing landmark legislation on Native American sovereignty at the White House, December 15, 1970 by Oliver F. Atkins
Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, SymposiaNational Museum of the American Indian, Nixon Administration
NMAI Program on Racial Stereotypes and Cultural Appropriation in American Sports
September 25, 2012 Matthew L.M. Fletcher3 Comments
Racist Stereotypes and Cultural Appropriation in American Sports
Thursday, November 1, 2012, 10:00 am – 5:45 p.m.
Rasmuson Theater
4th Street and Independence Avenue, SW
Join commentators, scholars, authors, and representatives from sports organizations for a series of panel discussions on racist stereotypes and cultural appropriation in American sports. Explore the mythology and psychology of sports stereotypes and mascots, examine the retirement of "Native American" sports references and collegiate efforts to revive them despite the NCAA's policy against "hostile and abusive" names and symbols, and engage in a lively "community conversation" about the name and logo of the Washington, D.C. professional football organization. A reception will follow immediately after the symposium.
To RSVP or for further information, please contact NMAI-SSP@si.edu.
Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, cultural resources, SymposiaNational Museum of the American Indian, Racial Stereotypes and Cultural Appropriation in American Sports
NMAI Fact or Fiction Symposium Archived
October 31, 2011 Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, SymposiaNational Museum of the American Indian
NMAI "Fact or Fiction" Meeting — October 7, 2011
August 31, 2011 August 30, 2011 Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Announcements, Author: Matthew L.M. Fletcher, legal history, SymposiaKevin Gover, Lindsay Robertson, Mary Kathryn Nagle, National Museum of the American Indian, Stuart Banner, Walter Echo-Hawk

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For spring, Marc Jacobs Beauty just launched a new, limited edition palette, Steel(etto), along with five new, permanent shades in the Fineliner formula, which are swatched in this post!
This is fantastic and if I had the extra budget for a luxury version of these staples in beautiful packaging, I'd be all over it.
I love your eye looks using this palette, but I am hoping a few of the traditional spring pastel shades! This reads January to me!
Oooooh Dove Affair and Steeletto, how YOU doin'?
Love the pencils as always, and rue that they perform poorly on me. Dove Gray and Steel(etto) are terrific. Do I recall ever seeing a blunt tip on these before? Is this an anti-breakage adjustment?
They were all this blunt to begin with as were the ones I bought when they formula first launched, so I think this is the norm for the Fineliners!
This palette doesn't scream spring to me but it does appear to be a nice, cohesive palette. I usually get along pretty well with Marc Jacobs e/s formula and have several of his palettes in this format. I really love the liners and in particular Dove Affair. Even the lipstick doesn't say spring but looks more fall like. I don't think this is going to be one of my only two allowed e/s palettes this year and the liners are not the best on my eyes so this collection, sadly, will be an easy pass for me. As you always say, Christine, money saved!
Love this palette and the eye look, but I can't justify buying anymore palettes at this point. I probably have similar shades already.
If I were to ever get an all cool-tone e/s palette, this could well be the ONE. Far superior to the UD Naked Smoky palette in have that sees little use. Although I must admit that when I want a deep bluish grayish smoky eye plus time and patience….it can work.
A lovely cool toned palette full of beautiful grey shades. It will be interesting to see how they review.
Love the colors, but I agree…this doesn't say 'Spring ' to me. I really like the looks you put together, Christine.
I did pick this up and so happy I took the plunge! I am so ready for cool toned palettes and with the addition of a cool pastel like a pink or a different lavender shade, this could easily transition into spring.
This e/s palette would have been perfect last fall but I already purchased the Dior Midnight Wish Eyeshadow Palette (Holidays 2018), so an easy pass for me.
Anyone else noticed the phrase the shade names make?
I hope this will preform well as I find myself really liking the colours in the palette. I probably have a lot of dupes and if so I'll probably not get it. It does really speak to me, though.
The liners are gorgeous Dove(affair) is very lovely.
cant wait for the review!!
What a beautiful, versatile set.


It continues to remain safe in Goma currently, though the 19th of each month could be disruptive. An activist group has been cleaning streets dressed in white to show they want a 'new' country. The police have stopped some. Civil disruption has been reported elsewhere with reports of young people being shot in Butembo after protests. (300kms north of Goma). In Kinshasa, the capital, protesters have been reported shot by police. As Dr Jo Lusi (founder of HEAL Africa) said recently, "Every day we remain 'extremely curious'. ".
Those reading this who have been to Goma will be surprised (and thrilled) to know that the main road from Maji, where we stay, along past Le Chalet and up to the main junction, is being resurfaced with bitumen. This past week work has been done on the section along and outside Maji. Detours around the road works are so narrow and bumpy, making the current drive frustrating. Equally, the entrance to the hospital itself has been moved and remodelled in an effort to make the hospital flood proof after the inundation and damage earlier this year.
AusHEAL supports basic surgical training under COSECSA (College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa). Much of this training is conducted within HEAL Africa Hospital by the HAH Surgeons. Such training is the first of its kind in D.R.Congo. The 5 HAH trainees are required by the College to attend courses over the border in Kigali (Rwanda), in association with the Rwandan Surgical Society.
Trainees went to Kigali on Tuesday and Wednesday this past week to attend the first course on 'Basic Surgical Skills'. The event created anxiety as a number of the trainees had not ventured outside Congo before.
Neil had travelled to Kigali a day ahead of them for a 'Train the Trainers' component of the course and to his surprise found it was being conducted by two Scottish surgeons from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, along with the head of training in Rwanda. He was able to facilitate the attendance of the Heal Africa Hospital trainees and ensure that the Trainers were sympathetic to their difficult situation, particularly as in Congo English is not the first language.
It was a thrill to see the Congolese trainees perform so well at the course, be accepted by their Rwandan colleagues and learn a great deal of basic surgical skills. It has boosted their confidence. It was helpful for the Congolese trainees also to see that the techniques that Neil has been discussing with them are actually not just confined to surgical practice of in the developed world but also regarded as essential by their African colleagues.
A second similar course on Surgical Physiology will occur in Kigali on the 23rd-24th October. In their weekly presentations at HAH the trainees have already been studying Surgical Physiology in preparation. Their initial fear of having to present course material has been allayed by meeting up with their Rwandan colleagues at the first course.
Gwen has begun English classes 4 times a week. 2 specific classes for staff from the Finance Department and 2 classes generally for remaining hospital staff. It brings much enjoyment not only to the students but also to Gwen herself.
After a number of years of sponsoring young doctors to specialise in other African countries, HEAL Africa Hospital is now well-equipped with trained specialists in most of its Departments. The focus of the hospital is being realigned to empowering training in Congo itself, Jo and Lyn Lusi's original vison.
Consequently last week saw the establishment of a new training focus at HEAL Africa Hospital called H.A.T.S. – Heal Africa Training Scheme. Training under the umbrella of HATS began in the following areas: Family Medicine Program, Surgical Training Program (COSECSA), Orthopaedic Officers Training Program (Nurses), Neonatal Nurses Training Program, Fistula Surgery Training Program, Radiology Training, with the anticipation of Maternity Training, and probably Emergency Medicine training.
As a further part of the HATS program, a Chaplaincy Training School was launched on Friday 7th October also a long-held dream of Heal Africa founder: Dr Jo Lusi. Twelve men and women from community villages and committees have begun Clinical Pastoral Training to enable a holistic approach in healing. The community leaders are taught to listen as people tell their stories and offer wise counsel.
It is still common in surrounding villages for people to believe in witchcraft and seek advice when ill from their local 'healers'. Training chaplains will begin an approach to educate people in communities and villages about the benefits and value of seeking trained medical help from hospitals. Secondly communication networks between hospital and village will be fostered and strengthened.
It is the legacy of Jo's late wife, Lyn, whose life's work was to reach out with 'love in action' to the people in villages of eastern Congo by establishing local community committees to find solutions to, and help deal with, the many atrocities (social, health and spiritual) occurring in rural areas.
Overnight a young moto (motorbike) driver aged 28 was admitted after having been knocked off his moto in a 'hit and run' incident. He had a very serious head injury, was unconscious and transferred to the Intensive Care Unit where he was put on a ventilator. A CT was indicated. As the hospital CT machine sent from Australia some time ago is still awaiting further funding to allow installation, the young man had to be transported by the HEAL Africa Hospital (HAH) ambulance to a private radiology clinic in Goma for the scan.
Unable to afford the private CT cost and ambulance fee, his family asked for contribution from family friends etc. At the transfer 30-40 fellow moto (motorbike) drivers congregated at the gates of the hospital to watch him being put into the ambulance. No doubt they had also contributed to his financial need. This is a culture of community – not individualism. They help each other out.
As is often the way in Congo, rumours spread quickly. A car came to the hospital and the moto drivers thought it was the vehicle which had hit their fellow driver. A commotion started at the front gate as many moto drivers tried to storm the hospital. They wanted to pull the driver out of the vehicle, beat him and burn the car.
In a matter of minutes about 5 heavily armed police arrived at the entrance and along with the hospital security guards managed to push the moto drivers back and disperse them. It turns out the driver of the vehicle was simply a friend bringing the patient's wife to the hospital to pay the bill! This story underlines Congo's background: patients cannot often afford medical care, there is a tremendous community spirit, but rumours and misunderstanding can lead to rapid changes in the mood of a crowd. It reflects the edge the country is on with the current political uncertainty.
A year ago Dr Neil saw a young girl who had accidentally drunk acid. It consequently destroyed her oesophagus and left her unable to swallow. Her parents took her to 4 hospitals and used all their money on these visits but nothing was able to be done for her. She was malnourished and her father pleaded with us to help her. As the girl's weight and nutritional condition had greatly improved Neil was able to operate on her in March this year, performing oesophageal bypass surgery. It was major surgery, successful and she recovered amazingly well.
She attended an outpatient's appointment this month for a clinical review and she is so well – no side-effects and eating and swallowing normally. Imagine the excitement when her father brought her to the hospital during this past week to greet us and to say how wonderfully she was doing. She is back at school as a normal student. This girl now has a future ahead of her.
AusHEAL through its AusHEAL Hospital Patient Fund provides funds to enable such patient's surgery and subsequent hospital care.


We at Bennetts of Tamworth offer a wide range of services aiming to give customers all they could possibly need from a taxi/ private hire company. Below is a more detailed breakdown of all the services we currently have in place to give you, the customer, as pleasant an experience as we can.
When our driver has reached the location you wish to be collected from they will dial and give your phone two rings. Gone are the days where you would stand with your head out of the curtains, you can relax until your vehicle has arrived.
Here at Bennetts we use a computerised despatching system in order to minimise the amount of time it takes for our customers to be picked up. The system keeps a track of the location of all of our vehicles so that when a booking is made it is able to despatch the nearest driver to the collection point.
When booking a taxi with us, please feel free to request payment using credit or debit card. Because we are constantly trying to improve on the service we give, we are now delighted to be able to offer Credit and Debit card facilities in all of our vehicles when you have pre-booked or if you have got in a taxi from the rank.
There is a £1 transaction charge and we accept all major credit cards.
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The proposed chain split on 1st August still isn't definite, but a significant number of Bitcoin users are committed to activating a soft fork on that date. From that point forward, they will reject any blocks that don't support Segregated Witness, or SegWit.
What is SegWit? – SegWit is, in its simplest terms, an update to Bitcoin software. It fixes problems in a similar way to software patches to your computer operating system, making it more secure. In short, rejecting blocks that don't support SegWit, means rejecting blocks that might be unstable or otherwise insecure.
What will happen? – at this point, the Bitcoin blockchain will split in two, and there will be two types of Bitcoin tokens; 148 BTC on the soft forked chain, and Legacy BTC on the non-forked chain. Bitcoins will, in effect, be copied to both chains, so you will find that you have both 148 BTC and Legacy BTC should the split take place.
Can anything go wrong? – in short, yes. You could find that you're missing funds after the split, so read on for how to safeguard your investment and make sure you're ready for the soft fork.
This is aimed more at the novice Bitcoin investor than those with more experience, but it's worth everyone making sure that they know the risks. As with all investments, you should never hold more than you are willing to lose; there is a slim chance that the Bitcoin exchange rate may drop dramatically and you could lose your money. If you are confident to hold onto your Bitcoins, make sure you control your own private keys.
If your Bitcoins are stored on an exchange, then you would be well-advised to create your own wallet, so that you hold your own private keys. No exchange has yet given a guarantee that there wouldn't be a scenario where your coins might disappear completely (although the best case scenario would mean your coins are safe).
What kind of wallet you create depends on how you intend to use your investment in the immediate future, and how confident you are about the security options on offer. The best solution is to visit www.bitcoin.org and choose one of the options listed there. If you hold a relatively small amount of bitcoin – and you are confident about being able to maintain security on your computer or mobile phone – then that could be the best way for you to store your private keys.
The first thing you will need to do is check if your chain has split or not (remember, this is still something that might happen rather than will definitely happen!). There is a slim chance that the Legacy BTC will simply be discarded, as all nodes will have moved to the 148 BTC chain. If this happens, and you kept hold of your private keys, you can continue to use Bitcoin as normal. The worst case scenario is rather messier; for example, it's not impossible that you might find yourself making a payment from one side of the fork, and finding you've made it from the other side as well.
The simple answer here is to avoid transactions in the first few days of August. It's unlikely that exchanges won't make provision as and when required to cover any problems, and if there appear to be two forks ongoing, then the simple solution is to split your coins into two wallets.
In summary, keep an eye on Bitcoin news, and follow the advice above to secure your investment.


For some couples, the end of a marriage is a straightforward process. However, with all the complex, high-stakes decisions that need to be made, it is entirely possible that the divorcing couple will not see eye to eye on the details of their separation and divorce. In Maryland, as in most states, there are two types of divorce proceedings: contested divorces or uncontested ones. Both types present their own challenges and requirements. It is important to understand the law and documentation required for either a contested or uncontested divorce. An experienced Annapolis divorce lawyer will be able to walk you through the process.
Cynthia H. Clark & Associates, LLC is a boutique family law firm based in Annapolis, Maryland. They are compassionate legal professionals that have the skills, wisdom, and compassion to guide clients through both contested and uncontested divorce proceedings.
The term "uncontested divorce" simply indicates that both spouses have initially agreed to become divorced, and that they also agree on the terms of the divorce. Once you and your spouse have a plan for how your lives will be divided, and you both agree to adhere to this plan in its entirety, you can present this information to a judge, who is likely to accept it as-is, provided there is nothing illegal about the agreement.
What are the laws regarding uncontested divorce in Maryland?
Generally speaking, a couple who wishes to file for an uncontested divorce will file under "no-fault" grounds. If the couple has children, they must legally separate for 12 full months. Maryland law requires that the individuals not spend a single night under the same roof together during that time period. After the 12-month period, you and your spouse will be required to testify in court that you have been separated the entire time.
If, however, you do not have children, you may wish to divorce under the ground of "mutual consent," in which case the waiting period may be waived.
What does a contested divorce in Maryland entail?
In Maryland, a contested divorce means that one of the spouses, or parties, is not in agreement with the decision to divorce and/or the parties could not arrive at terms that felt fair and satisfactory.
Spouses may have different ideas of how to address some or all of these and other issues, and there are times when it is not possible to arrive at a compromise that is workable for both parties. At this time, each spouse and his or her counsel will appear in court and have a family law judge settle their dispute. Contested divorces can be much more expensive than the drafting of a separation agreement and/or a mediation session(s), and is typically a longer process.
Are there any benefits to contesting a divorce?
One unexpected benefit of contested divorces, however, is that a complete financial accounting, called financial discovery, takes place. At this time, both spouses are required to reveal a complete and full list of their assets, as well as provide other financial documents and information. This practice serves to guard against either or both spouses hiding assets. Contested divorces are quite common among high-earning people with significant assets, or those with complicated family situations.
To avoid the lengthy and costly process of taking your divorce to trial, you can opt to settle. During the many and varied pre-trial conferences, filings, and discovering of materials, there is ample time to settle with your spouse if you finally agree —or, at least, compromise—on the terms of your divorce at any time. When this settlement happens, it is mutually binding, and neither spouse will have the power to appeal. If you can agree or compromise on certain issues, but not on others, it is possible to request a separate hearing to address or resolve only the issues in question.
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Q: Http authentication not working in linux hosted website I have a linux hosted website, i am trying to use the below code for http-authentication for access to one confidential page, but it doesn't seem to work, everytime i enter username and password, the authentication box pops up again! Can anybody tell me where m i going wrong?
 <?php
 // User name and password for authentication

$username='username';
$password='password';

if (!isset($_SERVER['PHP_AUTH_USER']) || !isset($_SERVER['PHP_AUTH_PW']) ||
($_SERVER['PHP_AUTH_USER'] !=$username) || ($_SERVER['PHP_AUTH_PW'] !=$password))
{
 // The user name/password are incorrect so send the authentication headers
   header('HTTP/1.1 401 Unauthorized');
  header('WWW-Authenticate: Basic realm="My Web Page:The Freedom Square Of Internet"');
  exit('
My Web page
Sorry, you must enter a valid user name and password to access this page.');
  }
?>

A: It's quite possible that your server 'eats' the 'Authorization' header, spitting out the contents of $_SERVER can help you get a better idea of what's going on. What server are you using?
Here's a mod_rewrite solution for Apache if you're using fastcgi and the above is your issue:
http://search.cpan.org/~mramberg/Catalyst-Runtime-5.80012/lib/Catalyst/Engine/FastCGI.pm#Authorization_header_with_mod_fastcgi_or_mod_cgi
RewriteCond %{HTTP:Authorization} ^(.+)
RewriteRule ^(.*)$ $1 [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%1,PT]

You can then quite simply process the Authorization header if PHP doesn't do it for you.

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Whether a problem is individual or systemic, once you've determined the core cause of the trouble it's time to take action and use your problem-solving skills to change a bad situation. Remember, workplace problems are many and varied, so you will need to evaluate and deal with each one individually. For example, what may work to motivate one employee may have the opposite effect on another.
If negative attitudes and talk are permeating your team, first find out why. Then dissect the problem, finding a few positives to help turn around attitudes. For example, if a group is reeling from defeat by another unit or company, point out the positives about your team's work, emphasizing how easy it would be to win the next battle with a few minor changes.
Gossip can be a huge problem in any organization, having a huge effect on morale. However, gossip is usually a symptom of employees feeling that the leadership is up to something and not being straight with the employees. The best solution is to go to your direct reports and be as honest as you can without divulging sensitive material or strategies. Let your employees know that you are being straight with them.
Dropping productivity can often be a symptom that your group is unsure of how to proceed or doesn't understand the organizational goals and how their work fits into those goals. First make sure that your staff is aware that their hard work, creativity, and dependability are noticed and vital to the organization. Then try breaking a goal down into more easily accomplished steps. This will help give employees a sense of job satisfaction and teach them the pace at which they need to be working.
If employees are pessimistic and not responding well to authority, don't give in to their whims and demands. A team always needs its leader to be strong, whether or not they currently appreciate that strength.
Not all problems are solvable. If you have continually struggled with a problematic employee and he or she is failing to respond to your best efforts, it may be time to consider letting that employee go. A leader must be prepared for the eventuality of having to "cull the herd" from time to time to maintain a healthy and productive organization.
Tip: One important aspect of the problem-solving cycle is to keep detailed notes. You might make a file for each of your employees and add a note each time that employee is involved in creating or solving a problem. That way, you'll have a track record to refer back to when you need to judge an employee's good or bad work behavior.


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President Donald Trump's message of international unity in the face of North Korean saber-rattling follows a fresh package of sanctions approved unanimously over the weekend by the UN Security Council. | Susan Walsh/AP
Trump praises international community for sanctioning North Korea
President Donald Trump celebrated on Tuesday that the international community has seemingly come together in response to North Korea's ever advancing nuclear weapons program, warning that nations "must be tough & decisive!"
"After many years of failure, countries are coming together to finally address the dangers posed by North Korea. We must be tough & decisive!" Trump wrote on Twitter Tuesday morning.
The president's message of international unity in the face of North Korean saber-rattling follows a fresh package of sanctions approved unanimously over the weekend by the United Nations Security Council intended to punish North Korea for its nuclear program. That the sanctions passed the Security Council with the support of China — North Korea's chief international patron and trade partner — was notable.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Tuesday on NBC's "Today" show that she could not guarantee that the sanctions, which target key sources of revenue for North Korea, including coal and other minerals, would be effective in deterring the regime of dictator Kim Jong Un from making further progress on obtaining a nuclear missile.
North Korea, in recent weeks, has tested missiles that could have the potential to strike the continental U.S., an escalation that has been accompanied by the typical bellicose rhetoric from the Kim regime. The North Korean government has previously tested nuclear devices, but it is unclear whether the regime possesses one that has been miniaturized enough to fit atop a ballistic missile.
Past sanction packages, including those passed by the U.N. Security Council, have been limited in their effectiveness in large part because they are less than fully enforced by China. But Haley was optimistic Tuesday morning that China would finally get tough with North Korea this time around.
"We will now be watching to see who is enforcing but more importantly than that, China stepped up and not only said they were going to vote for this, they announced they were going to enforce and they encouraged every other country to enforce. So, this was serious," Haley said. "You have to remember that for China the last missile launch took place right next to their border. Their ground actually shook. The Chinese people felt it. They know this is serious."


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Q: NETCONF Event Notifications client support for RFC 5277 for a mount point in south bound Does ODL controller have client support for receiving NETCONF Event Notifications(RFC  5277) from a mounted netconf server?
If so, do we have any documentation on usage with REST API?
How does it handle notification? Will it write all notification message to a database where user can retrieve?


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Understanding history with new eyes
Living with Machines is both a research project, and a bold proposal for a new research paradigm. In this ground-breaking partnership between The Alan Turing Institute, the British Library, and the Universities of Cambridge, East Anglia, Exeter, and London (QMUL, King's College), historians, data scientists, geographers, computational linguists, and curators have been brought together to examine the human impact of industrial revolution.
This programme, funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Strategic Priority Fund, is a multidisciplinary collaboration delivered by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), with The Alan Turing Institute, the British Library and the Universities of Cambridge, East Anglia, Exeter, Queen Mary University of London, and King's College London.
Project Reference: AH/S01179X/1
First industrial revolution
It is widely recognised that Britain was the birthplace of the world's first industrial revolution, yet there is still much to learn about the human, social, and cultural consequences of this historical moment. Focussing on the long nineteenth century (c.1780-1918), the Living with Machines project aims to harness the combined power of massive digitised historical collections and computational analytical tools to examine the ways in which technology altered the very fabric of human existence on a hitherto unprecedented scale.
"Living with Machines represents a hugely exciting and innovative development in arts and humanities research. The collaboration between historians and data scientists, exploiting the remarkable growth of digital archives, will open up dramatic new perspectives on the well-known story of the industrial revolution and the history of society's relationship with machines and technology since the eighteenth century."
Professor Roey Sweet, Director of Partnerships and Engagement at the Arts and Humanities Research Council
The mechanisation of work practices
The central theme – the mechanisation of work practices – speaks directly to present debates about how society can accommodate the revolutionary consequences of AI and robotics. To understand the fraught co-existence of human and machine, this project contends that we need research methods that combine technological innovation and human expertise.
Living with Machines aims to:
Generate new historical perspectives on the effects of the mechanisation of labour on the lives of ordinary people during the long nineteenth century.
Support the wider academic and cultural heritage sector in using digital methods to answer historical questions.
Create new tools and code that can be reused and built upon in future projects.
Develop new computational techniques for working with historical research questions.
Enrich the British Library's data holdings for the benefit of all
Advance public awareness of how digital research in the humanities can enhance understanding of history.
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Using 19th-century Newspapers
The project has digitised over half a million pages of historical newspapers and press directories (which provide information about readership, places and dates of publication). These, together with the newspapers already available digitally on the British Newspapers Archive have made it possible to study the newspaper landscape of the 19th century. These papers are also used for historical research and as source documents for crowdsourced activities. And the work has also offered the opportunity to develop new software tools to help the digitisation process, analyse the quality of the Optical Character Recognition, develop copyright-aware data access infrastructure and much more.
Copyright for the newspapers has been assessed during the life of the project to ensure that any out of copyright content can be re-used by researchers including members of the public and can be found on the British Newspaper Archive website.
What is a Machine
What do we talk about when we talk about machines? Are these simple tools, mechanical instruments used in factories, or means of transport? Or are they metaphors that refer to abstract entities like states and justice, or physical ones like bodies or theatre props? Mixing crowdsourced annotation activities and innovative computational linguistic analysis, we have tried to answer this question, writing academic papers testing new working methodologies and producing useful datasets.
Living Machines: the language of animacy
How did people in the 19th century imagine the relationship between humans and machines? In what ways have machines appeared to be alive? Using a number of large text corpora we created language models to help explore this question, which has long preoccupied historians. This research has produced papers in linguistics and soon in history; as well as freely available datasets and models.
Using 19th-century Maps
Industrialisation is visually evident on tens of thousands of Ordnance Survey maps printed during the 19th century. We have created new, computational tools (MapReader) to navigate and analyse digitised map collections from the National Library of Scotland and the British Library. Working with maps in this way allows us to turn visual content into machine-readable data. This means we can link information from maps to other sources, like place names in newspapers or streets in the census.
Using 19th-century Census Microdata
Historical census information is a fantastic tool for researchers interested in how people were employed in the past.
We have also used census data to investigate how new technologies and machines changed the type of work that people were doing. To do this, we developed algorithms to follow people through multiple censuses, to understand how their employment (and where they lived) changed over their lifetime.
Beyond the Tracks Research
Building on the methodological work to analyse Ordnance Survey maps and census data independently, we are now also bringing these massive Victorian datasets together. Using a further dataset we created that locates all passenger railway stations in Britain, we explore who lived close to or distant from railway infrastructure and stations. By combining these materials we are able to generate national coverage of all cities, towns, and villages across England and Wales. This research highlights how linking historical information by place sheds light on social change.
Making Spatial Humanities Data
The British Library hosts one of the largest collections of historical maps. Living with Machines has contributed to the digitisation and georeferencing of over 15,000 new maps with the collaboration of the National Library of Scotland.
New collaborative methodologies
Bringing together experts and scholars from different fields, from historians to computational linguists, from copyright managers to software developers we have also experimented with new ways of working collaboratively using our expertise to shape new avenues for future research in the ever expanding world of digital humanities. This experience has been described in the forthcoming book Collaborative Historical Research in the Age of Big Data (CUP).
Sharing knowledge about AI with the GLAM sector
We have shared some of the methodologies used within the project organising tutorials and workshops and have contributed on making AI more accessibile in the GLAM sector. One of the most important tutorials being the one released on The Programming Historian.
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Garry W. Hood discusses his 40-year career as a stage manager from his start in local Tennessee television production on Hee-Haw to work on variety programs including Dancing with the Stars and the Olympics; award shows such as the Grammys and the Academy Awards; and live specials like Grease Live! and Hairspray Live!
Born and raised in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Garry Hood was exposed to the world of production at a young age while accompanying his father, a radio sports announcer, to work. Focusing on a career in journalism, he majored in mass communication at Middle Tennessee State University and aspired to be a White House correspondent. As part of his curriculum, he dabbled in radio broadcasting and television and film production, discovering his aptitude for and enjoyment of the behind-the-scenes television production. Abandoning a career in journalism, he was hired at Nashville's WZTV after graduation, where he held various positions, including camera operator. Though his big break came when he was hired as a cue-card holder on Hee Haw, his career as a stage manager took off after he met and impressed musical and variety director Marty Pasetta. He soon began a 25-plus year tenure stage managing live television, including the Academy Awards.
Hood has since stage managed countless awards shows, variety programs, TV specials, game shows, and reality series, including the Emmys, Grammys, Country Music Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, Olympic opening ceremonies, Super Bowl Halftime shows, Hairspray Live! (2016) and Dancing with the Stars. He has also worked alongside legendary directors such as Walter Miller, George Stevens Jr., Louis J. Horvitz, Don Mischer and Gil Cates.
As an active member of the Guild, Hood has served on the Eastern AD/SM/PA Council as council member, secretary/treasurer, 2nd vice chairperson and as 1st vice chairperson from 2001 to 2016. He has also served as a Negotiating Committee member three times.
Hood has been a member of the Guild since 1978.
Stage Manager Garry Hood explains his responsibilities on a typical awards show, telecast, or special.
Hood talks about a forward-thinking suggestion he made on Hairspray's pre-production that significantly reduced the logistical challenge of a move.
Hood advises young and aspiring stage managers to emphasize preparation and communication in order to have successful careers.


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Rami Ismail: "Indie is bigger than ever, but also dead"
Are indie game devs set to become ageing hair rockers?
Andrew May July 13, 2018
Are indie game devs set to become ageing long-haired rockers?
Rami Ismail of two-man indie dev Vlambeer, speaking at Develop Brighton, talked of the state of indie and his experiences, alongside Mike Bithell of Bithell games.
"Indie is bigger than ever, but also dead," Ismail began. "The beautiful thing about indie is that it has grown beyond any proportion we could have expected. When I started, indie was a sort of punk rock culture, against the AAA games, which of course was super immature. We just wanted to play games and have something to be loud with. At first it was a very small coherent scene, 30 or 40 people. And now we're looking at indie as a global force, with developers worldwide, people creating personal games, when people were only making platformers."
Ismail believes that indie games were first created to be a counter to the big studios, a counter to the culture at the time, and that's why indie is dead.
"The best thing that's ever happened to gaming is someone taking a sledgehammer to all of these concepts and smashing them into a thousand pieces. This leaves loads of experimental games, small developers with their own goals and ideas, things they want to rebel against," said Ismail.
When asked about the future of indie games, and his own career, Bithell replied, "Are we doomed to become ageing hair rockers?" He spoke of his feelings for the future of indie gaming, stating that most studios start life as small studios, pointing out that "EA was an indie studio once – they're just further along their trajectory. Along the way, there would have been lots of peers of EA who didn't make it, or changed into something else." Perhaps this is the future for all indie devs.
Ismail stated that he believes that if you want to call yourself an indie developer you just should, as "being an indie means you don't have to give a shit about what anyone else wants to label you."
Mike Bithell also revealed the rather hilarious reason behind the contradictory naming of his studio's games during the same talk.
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A fan of indie RPGs, Andrew splits his time between grinding for XP, and writing about grinding for XP. As well as running our news section, Andrew eats a medically inadvisable amount of Marmite.
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I know you guys have been wanting a pregnancy update! Do not worry I did not forget about you. First off baby is doing GREAT, we are 23 weeks pregnant now.
So there are 2 main reasons why I have not been doing updates till now.
Bleeding – This is the main one. If you remember I had a subchorionic hemorrhage with Gwendolyn and I was on bed rest for a few weeks and it slowly healed itself. Well this pregnancy once again subchorionic hemorrhage decided to happen. A subchorionic hemorrhage is when there is a rip of the placenta from the uterine wall – if this hemorrhage grows then it would cause a miscarriage. I had a 10 week ultrasound and I was told I had a subchorionic hemorrhage I was like "great" but no bleeding. Well soon the bleeding started. Without going through the whole story – until 20 weeks I was pretty much on exclusive bed rest. Anytime I would do much of anything active ( like make dinner) the next day there was blood. I had ultrasound and it was not growing but it was not going away. By 20 weeks it was gone and I am FINALLY able to get up and feel like myself. I did not want to do updates when everything was up in the air. Because I had bleeding in the 2nd trimester my OB told me there is a chance for issues later in pregnancy ( but he said not to worry – which I am not ).
Progesterone – It is called the pregnancy hormone. Well my pregnancy hormone was LOW – like low low. I was put on shots and pills and it went to normal levels. Without progesterone the lining of my uterus would fall off and I would miscarry. Around 9 – 12 weeks pregnant your placenta takes over this hormone production – well not for me. Every time they did blood work my level went down more and more until I was pretty sure there was a chance this pregnancy would not last BUT my placenta FINALLY kicked in around week 15 and my numbers went to normal levels. All this was going on with the subchorionic hemorrhage so I was pretty nervous.
SO with those two things I wanted to wait. At the last ultrasound baby is doing well – ahead in growth and weight. I cannot wait to share the gender and journey with you all.
I'm so sorry to hear that you've been going through these health issues!
It sounds like you have cleared the major hurdles & are doing well! You Go girl!!
I hope you continue to hear good news!!
Continue to take care of you & your adorable family!
That is great to hear. I hope it is an uneventful pregnancy as far as complications go from here on. Rooting for you and yours.
So happy to hear that things are better. Each pregnancy is different, and I'm glad to see you coping well with this one. Kudos to your hubby for helping and taking some of the pressure off, that's priceless.


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Browse the Holiday Windows at Bergdorf's, Bendel's, Barneys' and More
No one does holiday windows like the NYC department stores. In most cases teams of 30-100 people start planning and conceptualizing the windows a full year in advance.
One of my earliest and best holiday memories is looking at The Nutcracker themed windows at Marshall Field's (sniff, RIP) in
Theme: "Snowflake Spectacular." Saks has prime real estate right across from the Rockefeller Center tree. This year the windows are all about snow, a Saks specialty. From windows full of snow globes to a video featuring chalk stop-motion animation by an Australian artist duo, the white stuff is the star of the show. There's even an interactive window, because as Harry Cunningham, SVP of Visual at Saks, told us, "People love surprise and interactivity--people love to see themselves." (Which is why the internet is thriving.)
How: The Saks team had to test out the resilience of snow globes because a snow globe gets maybe 100 "turn-overs" in its life, but Saks anticipated that their snow globes would get thousands in six weeks (they sit on wall that "comes to life" and flips them.)
Fun fact: They purchased many of the snowglobes from eBay. One was made in their studio out of an old Mason jar. There are also 14 snow globes in the window that represent the 14 cities where Saks does business.
Bergdorf Goodman:
Theme: "BG Follies of 2012." One of two stores which went for a Jazz Age theme (Henri Bendel is the other one), Bergdorf recreated a super-luxe version of "the sumptuous atmosphere of the Ziegfeld Follies, the verve of Busby Berkeley's Hollywood musicals, and the bounce of Vaudeville revues," according to a release.
How: This being Bergdorf, the fashion is to die for. Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Alexander McQueen and many other designers "dressed" the various mannequins.
Fun facts: In the last window, there's a starburst mirror that is made from 1,000 individual beveled mirrors. The matching mirrored gowns were commissioned specially for the window from Naeem Khan.
Theme: "Electric Holiday." The
Theme: "The Magic of Christmas." The windows celebrate holiday traditions "through the ages." For the third year in a row, they are also highlighting Macy's involvement with the Make-a-Wish Foundation. While the windows have a traditional look, they're pretty high-tech, featuring interactive elements (like being able to "swipe" and turn pages.) The Nutcracker, Miracle on 34th Street, and iconic NYC scenes are presented in the windows.
How: Designer Paul Olczewski played with a lot of cool technology for the windows. There's a giant flip book (think iPhone) featuring 150 years of fashion. You can give a mannequin 70s hair, a Victorian corset and a60s mini-skirt it that's how you roll.
Fun facts: Macy's was the first department store in NYC to ever do holiday windows, and the first to have an in-store Santa, in 1862. The music is scored by a live Broadway orchestra, according to Olczewski.
Theme: "Wish for Tradition." This is the 75th anniversary of Lord & Taylor's holiday windows, and they wanted them to be a "gift to NYC." The windows start by depicting Santa in his workshop on a day off. The windows progress to a charming tableaux featuring a German ski town to Central Park Zoo at twilight.
How: Roe Palermo, the DVP of Visual Merchandising, started planning the windows shortly after the holidays last year. L&T is the only department store in NYC whose windows are on hydraulics, allowing the team to build the windows on premises. (Many stores build their windows off-site.) Most of the figures in the windows are dressed in tiny versions of outfits you can actually buy at Lord & Taylor.
Fun fact: Lord & Taylor was the first department store to do animated holiday windows in NYC. In the German town windows, there are 325 tiny nutcrackers. (It certainly looks like at least that many.) And that fake snow? The secret is kosher salt--hundreds of pounds of it--and glitter, all painstakingly mixed for a realistic snowy look.
Henri Bendel
Theme: "Deco the Halls." The Jazz Age and Roaring '20s, a huge theme in fashion for fall/winter (not to mention the imminent release of
Theme: "Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away." The windows are directly influenced by a new James Cameron film of the same name, which hits theaters December 21. Like many of the stores, these windows are interactive--you can have your mug appear as one of the characters in the windows.
How: John Klimkowski, Bloomingdale's OVP/Creative Director of Visual Merchandising, told us that since the spring, the Paramount, Bloomingdale's, and Cirque teams had to coordinate weekly calls to conceptualize and bring the project to life.
Fun facts: The movie on which the windows is based is in 3D, and this was the biggest challenge in bringing the windows to life. But there's an app you can download to get a 3D experience, including audio and "vibrations." Intriguing!
Click through to see more windows from all of these stores...Happy Holidays!
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Browse the 2013 Holiday Windows at Bergdorf's, Bendel's, Barneys and More
We've said it before and we'll say it again: No one does holiday windows like New York City department stores.
Browse the 2014 Holiday Windows at Bergdorfs, Bendel's, Barneys, & More
The best way to get in the holiday spirit? Checking out the season's festive, fun window displays.
New York Department Stores Go All-Out on Holiday Window Displays
See them all here, in case you can't get your butt to Barneys and Bergdorf Goodman in person.
Tilda Swinton at Saks, Michael Kors in Bergdorf's Windows and More: Here's What You Can Expect at Fashion's Night Out 2011
Fashion's Night Out round three promises to be the biggest yet. Stores in over 250 cities across the US and overseas are scheduled to participate in the Vogue-helmed retail fest, and this year over 200 e-tailers will join in on the fun so those not living in or near a participating city can throw down plastic and score some deals too. September 8 looms ever closer and Fashionsnightout.com has just unveiled a master list of events hosted by retailers across the country so you can start mapping out your shopping route now. (And we mean that literally--the site allows you to "add events" to your "night out" and plots them on a map.) We scoured the listings for all the most important information: which celebrities have signed on and what they'll be doing, the craziest gimmicks, and where all your favorite designers will be so you can stalk them show them some love.
By Leah Chernikoff


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Daily Content Archive as of Monday, December 21, 2015
(as of Monday, December 21, 2015)
incognizant
Definition: (adjective) Lacking knowledge or awareness.
Synonyms: unaware
Usage: He was incognizant of the new political situation and needed his brother to brief him on the details.
Focusing Adverbs that Add Information
Focusing adverbs are used to draw attention to a particular part of a clause. When we want to emphasize information that is being added to previous information, what three focusing adverbs can we use?	More...
The Affair of the Tichborne Claimant
When a young Sir Roger Tichborne, the Tichborne family heir, was lost at sea, his mother began a desperate search for the son she believed was still alive. In 1865, about a decade after her son disappeared, Lady Tichborne received a letter regarding Arthur Orton, an Australian butcher fitting Sir Roger's description. She soon accepted Orton as her eldest son. After her death, Orton testified in an inheritance trial, but lost. He was then arrested and convicted of perjury. What was his sentence?	More...
Introduction of the Modern Crossword Puzzle (1913)
Though a type of crossword puzzle has been traced back to the ancient Egyptians, 20th-century British-American journalist Arthur Wynne is generally credited with the invention of the modern form of the crossword. Within a decade, such puzzles were being published in most leading US newspapers. The word game was further popularized when Simon & Schuster published a crossword puzzle book in 1924. The craze soon spread to England and beyond. What name did Wynne initially give his word game?	More...
Florence Griffith Joyner, AKA FloJo (1959)
"FloJo" was a US sprinter whose incredible speed and unique fashion sense left an indelible mark on the running world. She first turned heads at the 1984 Olympics, where her silver-medal performance was nearly overshadowed by her long, painted nails and flashy racing suits. By 1988's Games, however, there was no denying her skill. She set one world record during the Olympic trials and another at the Games, where she also took three golds and a silver. Who is her similarly talented sister-in-law?	More...
The wise through excess of wisdom is made a fool.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
that's my girl!
— An expression used to express praise and pride in what has just been done or accomplished by one's daughter, or, less often, one's girlfriend or another female with which one has a relationship of some kind. More...
Feast of Juul (2017)
The Feast of Juul was a pre-Christian festival observed in Scandinavia at the time of the Winter Solstice. Fires were lit to symbolize the heat, light, and life-giving properties of the returning sun. A Yule (or Juul) log was brought in with great ceremony and burned on the hearth in honor of the Scandinavian god Thor. A piece of the log was kept as both a token of good luck and as kindling for the following year's log. The present-day custom of lighting a Yule log at Christmas is believed to have originated in the bonfires associated with the Feast of Juul.	More...
Today's topic: luck
hapless, happiness - Hapless means one is lacking hap, "good fortune, luck"; the words happy and happiness also have the root "hap." More...
happen - Fairly new to English, from hap, "chance, luck," which was borrowed from Old Norse happ. More...
fortune - Latin fors, "chance," formed fortuna, "that which fate brings along," hence fortune, "luck" or "good luck." More...
potluck - Comes from the practice of throwing leftovers in a pot—with luck determining how good the stew would taste. More...


First Class Room 9: Maths 4 Fun!
Room 9 had some very special visitors to the classroom today! There were some parents of the boys and girls in first class – Mara, Allison, Adele and Monika. They played some fun maths games with us – Goldilocks Snakes and Ladders, Close the Box, Tell the Time, Score the Goal and Gone Shopping! It was such fun having these visitors to the classroom and we hope to have some more parents come into us over the next few weeks. Thank you!


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Hawks Fall To Masuk At New Stadium-Resilient NHS Football Team Second In SWC
By ANDY HUTCHISON
Hawks Fall To Masuk At New Stadium—
Resilient NHS Football Team Second In SWC
Newtown High School's football team lost 42-0 to unbeaten Masuk of Monroe in the South-West Conference championship game at the renovated Blue & Gold Stadium on Thanksgiving Eve. Underdogs against the third-ranked team in the state, the Nighthawks kept things close for the first quarter-plus of the game before the Panthers broke free with some timely third down conversions and turnovers.
Hit hard with injuries which included three quarterbacks sidelined, and dealing with the many hurdles that come with having no home field for almost the entire campaign — not to mention no locker room because of school construction — the Nighthawks were a resilient bunch and somehow won eight of nine games to earn a berth in the SWC finale.
The NHS-Masuk clash was originally scheduled as the last game of the regular season but became the conference title tilt when the two teams carried the best records into the match-up, per SWC rules. Blue & Gold Stadium, with its new turf surface and track, officially opened for game play after delays in the project's completion throughout the fall campaign resulted in the Hawks playing "home" games in Brookfield and Southbury.
Fans from Newtown and Masuk filled the bleachers, and cluttered the grassy hills around the field to cheer on their respective teams. Unfortunately for the Hawks, most of the celebration came from the opposite sideline and bleachers.
The Panthers had scored 42 or more points in each of their first nine games, but had trouble with the Nighthawks in the early going and were held to a 7-0 lead a few minutes into the second quarter. Masuk's standout quarterback Casey Cochran, was sacked three times as Colby Summerlin and Gunnar Cedergren teamed up to tackled the QB in the backfield once, and Max Nacewicz and Doug Brede combined to get to the Cochran twice more.
Once the Panthers shook off some early Newtown defensive pressure, they seized control quickly. Leading 7-0 in the second, Masuk added a score when Cochran completed a pair of third down passes, on a drive that culminated with an 11-yard scoring strike to Colin Markus.
On the ensuing Newtown possession, following Louis Fennarolli's first down run, the Panthers got another touchdown when Joe Diaz returned an interception 30 yards for a score. Still in the second, Jon Testani intercepted a pass at the NHS 45 and, on the next play, caught TD pass from Cochran to make it 28-0 — a lead the Panthers carried into halftime.
Newtown quarterback Dan Hebert, who had been called upon to step in for the injured Will Arndt early in the campaign before being injured himself, returned to action for the title game, only to leave after taking a hard hit on a first down run. QB Cody Fischer, who filled in at the quarterback spot late in the regular season when both Hebert and yet another QB, Greg Frattaroli, went down with injuries, came on to play in the title game. Frattaroli also saw some action in the pocket during the championship clash. Newtown had several other injuries, perhaps most notably the one that sent Rory Noonan, a key offensive, defensive, and special teams weapon, to the sideline early in the campaign. Despite all of this, the Hawks won seven straight games to earn a spot in the big game.
"I'm proud of the kids. I just told them they probably shouldn't even have been here and they fought their way into the championship game and when you play a good opponent like this, injuries hurt," Newtown Coach Steve George said. "I love this group of seniors and they real hard for me and they practiced really hard for me — and I know it's a runner-up trophy but I'm proud of them for what they accomplished."
Nacewicz said he was proud of the team for earning eight wins in some hard-fought games this year despite not having the support of a home crowd, and having to take the bus to game after game, throughout most of the campaign.
"We had to play mistake-free this game and we didn't do that," Nacewicz said. "When you play a team like that you have to make no mistakes. … Masuk's a great team. I wish them luck in the (state) playoffs." Newtown narrowly missed qualifying for the state playoffs on tiebreaker points.


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The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities' Chief Communications Officer, David Mehlhaff has been named Chairman of the American Public Power Association (APPA) Public Communications Committee.
As APPA Chair, Mehlhaff will head up the Public Communications Spring Issues Roundtable held in Washington, D.C. and will be helping plan the annual Customer Connections Conference held in the fall of 2019 in New Orleans.
The American Public Power Association is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide and serve more than 49 million people. The Association advocates and advises on electric policy, technology, trends, training and operations. APPA was created in September 1940 to represent the common interests of these utilities.


The Symphony Orchestra is joined by the Hattiesburg Choral Union, which represents all the major ensembles at the university. In addition, students from Petal Middle School, Purvis Public Schools, Columbia Public Schools, and the 3D School in Petal will join in the grand finale.
Laurel native and nationally recognized composer James Mulholland will also be featured on the program.
For tickets, call either 800.844.8425 or 601.266.5418 or go to southernmisstickets.com. For more information, contact Dr. Gregory Fuller at gregory.fuller@usm.edu.


Well, well, to kick off this Birthday/Celebration Giveaway Week, what better way than to celebrate a birthday than by jumping up and down? (Unless you are pregnant and can't stand the thought of moving about so much!) And eating good food? Cheesy, perhaps, but here's what I've got for you today!
That is correct - there will be a grand prize winner for the trampoline AND cookbook!
But there's more! There will be two runner's up in this contest and two of you will also receive a copy of the Master Your Metabolism Cookbook.
To win? You know the drill. Leave a comment below. This contest is open to U.S. Residents only and will be open through Thursday, September 9th. Spread the word about this Birthday Week Giveaway by mentioning it on your own blog and you'll win a second comment.
A jump-o-line? Awesome! I'd love to be included.
You know my history with Jillian and that trampoline would help my little people burn energy during the winter!
I would love a copy of that cookbook!
Very cool! I think a grown up trampoline would be enjoyed by all...and I know from your review I'd like the cookbook, too.
Ooh fun, thanks for the giveaway!
I love the trampoline, and find the cookbook...intriguing.
How fun! Would love win the trampoline for exercise on a rainy day!
I want to enter! I love cookbooks and we'd all enjoy that trampoline.
I would love to be entered! My little boy would love this!! I'm about a week behind you, so i wouldn't be jumping on it for a little while. :) But after.....I really need these!!!!!
I forgot to include my e-mail.
Happy Birthday -- this sounds like a fun and healthy prize :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
I'm not commenting to enter -- I already have a rebounder :) I'm just jumping in (no pun intended...) to say that everyone should have one. Excellent detoxing exercise.
I would love to have my own copy of Jillian's book! I've used that Chicken Salad recipe a bunch of times this summer...it's always a hit!!
I would love to win this. Used to have one and it's great exercise! I'm interested in the book too.
I got one of the original mini trampolines back in the late 70s. It needs replacing. now's the time.
Thanks for a fabulous giveaway. I only hope I can master my metabolism.
I have a daughter who would love to burn up energy on the trampoline!
Sounds like a great giveaway! What a fun week.
What a great giveaway! That trampoline would be so great for our rainy fall/winter/spring/summer months in the NW!
Fun-I am not sure what is better the trampoline or cookbook.
My kids would LOVE the trampoline.
Great givewaway. I'm trying to get fit and my kids would love the trampoline.
This is such an awesome giveaway. Something not only that I want but I NEED. Thank you for the chance to win.
I just lost 15 pounds and need to lose more. I hope to win!
Fun!!! Looks like a terrific prize -- loving CSN!
Awesome giveaway! Please include me.
Would seriously love to conquer my metabolism!


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1. The …………………… consists of physical files and memory components.
2. The ……………………… consists of the memory components of Oracle and various background processes.
3. The Oracle Instance is made up of the ………………………. and the background processes.
4. The background processes of the Oracle instance are responsible for performing …………………. I/O functions.
5. The PGA is used to process ………………………… and to hold logon and other session information.
6. In SGA, the contents of the memory area are shared by multiple users is called as …………………..
7. In Oracle Database ………………….. Contain the data dictionary and user created data.
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Community Matters March 27, 2020
Introducing 'feel-good' Friday to our community
In this 2-minute update we share a quick round-up of some of the good news which is happening during these tough times.
Welcome to what will be a regular Feelgood Friday update from us at Chilterns.
For every episode of selfish panic buying, there are a dozen more examples of selfless behaviour, random acts of kindness and generous community spirit.
We're in the strangest and most surreal period of modern history.
But it's in these darkest of times many people can, and do, shine their brightest lights.
And here are five reasons to be cheerful and optimistic that East Anglia, the UK and indeed the World, will pull through this testing period.
Clap for Carers
It was amazing and moving last night at 8 pm to see and hear people across the UK come out of their front doors and applaud the heroes of the NHS.
The Volunteer Army
On Tuesday, Matt Hancock, the Health Secretary, initially issued a request for 250,000 people to give their time to help the 1.5 million vulnerable people who have to self-isolate for 12 weeks. More than 500,000 people signed up for this volunteer army in just 24 hours. And that number is growing fast.
Rainbow Nation
Hundreds of home-schooled kids across Norfolk & Suffolk have been spreading a little cheer this week by drawing and colouring in rainbows. These rainbows have been put in the windows of homes across the community to give a little lift to passers-by.
Our Community Cares
We have heard of lots of lovely stories of kindness, compassion and generosity across the East. It makes us proud to serve this community, and as a local business, we are doing all we can to do our bit.
Please send or share with us your examples of local heroes. It could be a video of your street applauding the NHS, your children's rainbows or something positive done locally that you've heard about.
If you get a chance, check out the adorable video of two puppies exploring an aquarium in the USA which is closed to humans, due to you know what.
Here's a link to the video (click here to view it):
Please, please remember folks that wherever possible we need to: Stay at Home, Protect the NHS and Save Lives.
Thanks, and stay safe.
It's time to feel good again this weekend
Five reasons to be cheerful in Thetford, Brandon & Mildenhall
What will you be doing during your summer holiday this year?
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It's a truly life changing opportunity for the London Broncos this weekend and my sincerest and heartfelt wishes of good luck are with them.
The results from the last couple of weekends made even more special because of the standard of the super league teams to have fallen to the broncos , no mean feat !
Anyone who doubted the exquisite possibilities that lie ahead, tantalisingly close must banish all thoughts apart from utmost positivity when thinking about the next game just in case our thoughts emit rays that can affect the outcome, or so my son told me in the car on the way to school on Friday morning.
"It's true dad" he said with a completely earnest expression on his face "if you think only about stuff in a positive way then you can make a difference to an outcome" pretty deep for a 9 year old I thought.
"Do you mean a bit like praying? I asked him " no dad, more like sending out thought wishes" sounds pretty fantastic to me so I thought I would just leave it at that for now, suffice to say that all Broncos fans should be sending out our most fervent "thought wishes" to the team for their game against the massive Toronto Wolfpack.
Let's see if the power positive thinking by all Broncos fans at the same time tomorrow night has an effect on the outcome, worth a try because there is a lot riding on it.
Must mention the astounding win [email protected]_RLFC hard work in parts but the boys seriously stuck with the game to come out with the right result.
Halifax are certainly a side that simply could not be underestimated, with a fantastic pedigree in our sport and a brilliant team to back up that pedigree.
Doing a bit of pre match research I found out that Halifax Rugby league team was formed in 1873 !
That's a massive span of time in rugby to build up all the right experience I would have said !
However this London Broncos side is proving a real handful and promotion beckons if only the speed strength and determination to win, through hard work and doing the basics well and consistently continues through to the game tomorrow, let's all continue with the thought wishes right through to the end of the game tomorrow, because games should be played and fought for right to the very last second !
In wrapping up this blog I must just mention the magnificent and well deserved win by Danny Ward, coach of the year 2018, winner by a mile by all accounts.
Good luck tomorrow guys mine and Henry's and I'm sure all broncos fans, thought wishes are with you !
Keep doing the basics and it should all work out !


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Thoughts, Rating, Reviews... any one got one on this cigar?
Two people with a common goal can accomplish many things. Two people with a common enemy can accomplish even more.
Agreed. I didn't make it 1/4 inch till I snuffed it out! Too habanero hot to me. It's like someone said " Hey, don't to forget to dip them in Ghost pepper juice before you ship it out!"
I got a bunch of these a la Darktower. The trick is to cut them, flick the tip with your fingernail until you can take the cap all the way off, then it's a hell of a smoke!
So is the entire cigar infused or just the cap dipped?
Ok, I'm a little scared of this one now. I've got one resting, so I might just sit on it for a while.
I love them. Once you get past the burn on the lips they are great especially with a little time on them. The burning sensation doesn't last that long. But it doesn't go away with age.
I got a bundle and agree with you. Decent smoke once you get past the blast of pepper to start. Problem is most people won't give it a shot and spit it right out no matter how many times you tell them to get through that initial blast and it will settle down into a decent smoke. I got mine dirt cheap and will use them when doing some yard work.


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Eisenhower Memorial Finally Opens to the Public
October 5, 2020 October 5, 2020 Matt Koehler
By Southwester Staff
Todd Parker, of Arlington, Virginia, donates his time helping visitors to the Eisenhower Memorial navigate the space and learn about the 34th President. Parker has been a volunteer with Volunteers in Parks (VIP) for eight years; Courtesy of Author
On September 18, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial on Independence Avenue SW opened to the public, a project that took two decades to complete.
The night before, on Sept. 17, speakers at the dedication ceremony included former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Sen. Bob Dole (R-KS), and Frank Gehry, the Memorial's designer. The speakers, like the Memorial itself, emphasized Eisenhower's humble origins. Rice compared him to George Washington, saying, "President Eisenhower didn't seek political life. It sought him."
The Memorial is nestled between the National Mall and the Department of Education. Two tall stone columns are situated at both ends of a long rectangular grassy area. Adjacent to the Education building are two large monuments, one commemorating his service as the 34th President of the United States and the other his role in World War II as a five-star General. The monuments have large quotes on that front and back, and the top third of the heavy stone platform is rotated slightly off-center, evoking a sense of both stability and disjointedness. The Memorial is connected to the geography of the District by two footpaths cutting diagonally through the grassy area, demarcating and extending historical Maryland Avenue SW.
The most attention-grabbing aspect of the memorial is the imposing stainless steel tapestry directly adjacent to the Education building. The tapestry, created by artist and architect Tomas Osinski, "depicts the Pointe du Hoc promontory of France's Normandy coastline during peacetime," according to the National Parks Service. Pointe du Hoc symbolizes "the peace Eisenhower won during World War II and maintained as President."
Another noteworthy monument is a bronze statue of Eisenhower as a child, when he was a "barefoot boy," as described in a speech he gave in 1945. The statue was created by sculptor Sergey Eylanbekov.
The designers faced the challenge of creating a monument imposing enough to convey the magnitude of Eisenhower's role in shaping the American 20th century while celebrating his oft-touted humility. With its simplicity and scale, the Memorial looms large one block from the National Mall, accessible and navigable to all D.C. visitors and residents. "We will forever tell the inspiring story," said Interior Secretary David L. Bernhardt at the dedication ceremony, "of President Eisenhower and his unparalleled legacy through this iconic memorial in Washington D.C."
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We hear it often. Why should I attend your event? I understand how hesitant some travel advisors and independent travel advisors can be about leaving the office for four-to-seven days in order to attend a travel agent conference. Being away that long may seem challenging to tend to your business and watch over your clients.
After being in the travel industry since 1986, planning events for travel advisors and suppliers, I can wholeheartedly say that you should attend one industry event at least once a year. Every second you spend at a well-organized conference is time well spent and an investment in your business, as long as that event has all of the necessary ingredients to maximize your time.
At Travel Leaders Network, we named our yearly conference EDGE: Education, Discover, Gather, Evolve. These are the necessary ingredients needed to enhance your ROI. Each one plays an important part in the success of a valuable industry event.
It begins with educational and training opportunities. A travel conference provides a unique opportunity for you to dive in and learn about a myriad of topics, from up-and-coming destinations and software to sales strategies and social media. Many events design tracks around certain aspects, such as experience level, technology or even for those who are new to travel. These tracks group several classes together, making it easy for you to focus on what you need most.
Next, a quality conference gives you the chance to discover new ideas, new suppliers and new products. Most events include keynote speakers who are eager to share their wisdom, whether they're cruise line CEOs or motivational speakers. Most events also include a trade show component that allows you to meet face-to-face with suppliers you never would have thought of, learning how their unique products could benefit you and your clients.
That trade show highlights another key element to conferences: networking. At one event, you'll find yourself standing next to supplier partners, sales reps, CEOs, VPs and key staff from your consortia who are all excited to talk to you. More importantly, you'll spend valuable days meeting some of the best travel advisors in the game, sharing experiences, learning best practices and becoming life-long friends.
All of these factors feed into the last, and most important, outcome of any travel event: they give you the chance to evolve. Travel is an ever-changing industry, especially now that technology and social media are constantly rewriting the rules. It's imperative for advisors like you to evolve with the industry in order to stay one step ahead and be best in class! THE best way to do that is to leave your office for four-to-seven days and attend a well-organized and highly sought-after travel agent conference.