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Orioles evaluate Machado's trade market but say it's not yet time to 'fish or cut bait'
By Eduardo A. Encina
Dec 13, 2017 | 8:25 PM
| LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.
The Orioles front office continued to assess superstar third baseman Manny Machado's trade value on Wednesday's final full day of the baseball winter meetings, and while the club sees preliminary potential fits with about a handful of teams, it hasn't ruled out the possibility of moving Machado anywhere, even to a division rival such as the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox.
Trade discussions regarding Machado went deeper Wednesday, but at this point, it appears that the Orioles will leave the meetings after Thursday's Rule 5 draft with Machado still on the roster. Club officials remain ready to listen to offers, but are not necessarily in any hurry to move their best player as he enters his final season before free agency.
"We're making good progress on that," executive vice president Dan Duquette said Wednesday regarding Machado's evolving trade market. "We met with a couple teams today. So we've got an idea of what their interest is. [We] will see if we match up, so we're making good progress on that. We did some of that last night also. So that's moving along. … I think that's taking its natural course. You need to find out what the teams are interested in, if you match up with certain teams. There's a little more time to do that."
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The Orioles will seemingly head back to Baltimore looking to build on conversations they've had with clubs regarding Machado with an emphasis on deciding his eventual fate by the end of the month.
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"Clubs are putting their teams together now, so that window of when teams are adding key pieces to their ballclub, it usually goes on now through the first of the year," Duquette said. "At some point, you have to decide if you're going to fish or cut bait, so that's a little ways down the track."
That would suggest the Orioles have yet to be overwhelmed in any trade talks with clubs regarding Machado.
To completely evaluate the market for Machado, Duquette said, the Orioles must consider a deal with their top division rivals, including a Yankees team that has bulked up by acquiring slugger Giancarlo Stanton and a Red Sox club that trumped the market this time last year with a trade for left-handed ace Chris Sale.
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"Well, I think you have to look at the entire market if you're going to accurately assess the market, and the entire market would include teams in the American League East that we compete against," Duquette said Wednesday morning in a video interview with The Baltimore Sun. "We have made some trades with the Red Sox and we have made some trades with the Yankees. … So I think you have to look at the whole market, and in this case, the Orioles will look at the entire market."
With the exception of the Orioles' deadline deal with the Red Sox to acquire lockdown lefty reliever Andrew Miller — a trade that cost them young lefty starter Eduardo Rodríguez but had to be done to help the team advance to the AL Championship Series — none remotely have had the magnitude of a potential Machado swap.
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Asked about the possibility of trading Machado to a division rival and then having to face him 19 times next season, Duquette said: "Right now, we control that. A year from now we're not going to be controlling that."
Still, dealing Machado to the Yankees or Red Sox could prompt a backlash from an Orioles fan base that has seen other players leave Baltimore for the behemoths of the AL East, especially considering that the club hasn't actively engage Machado in any real extension talk in the past three years.
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Still, Duquette remains adamant in not using the word "rebuild" in detailing the Orioles' possible offseason path, even if it includes dealing Machado.
"I'm going to say this, I'm not interested in a rebuild, OK?" Duquette said in the video interview, "because I don't think this is the right time for this organization to say 'rebuild.' … So the teams we're competing against are improving and we're going to need to add to our ballclub to be able to get into that contending mode. … You try to do the right thing for your ballclub, but you still have to go out there and compete, and I'm confident we can still find the pieces to put together a ballclub that can be competitive this year."
Because of that, the Orioles will have lofty aspirations for what Machado should bring, even though the team they'd be trading him to would be guaranteed his services for just one season. Duquette indicated the Orioles would be asking for multiple top-tier starting pitchers who can help the club compete in 2018, not merely prospects.
"We'd like to try to staff our club to be as strong as it can be this year and that would be our first choice," Duquette said. "Whether we can do that or not, that's another story. But that would be our first choice."
If the Orioles don't trade Machado and allow him to test free agency, they would receive nothing more than a compensatory draft pick.
Even though the Orioles plan to take their time on a potential Machado deal, Duquette hoped that the Orioles would return north with another pitcher, even though that pitcher could end up being from Thursday's Rule 5 draft, where the team is expected to take a left-hander, leaving the club once again as more of an observer than participant in the meetings despite all the discussion revolving around Machado.
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Oct 1, 2019 English, Environmental, Local
by Miguel Balbuena
On Sept. 21 I went to Betts Branch Library, at 4862 S. Salina St., to see the movie "The Secret Life of Pets 2" on the big screen. The film started promptly at 2:30 p.m. and had a running time of 86 minutes. Then, taking advantage that it was still summer and the weather was nice, I decided to do a power hike from the Valley, the neighborhood where the library is located, to Cafe Kubal, at 401 S. Salina St., in downtown Syracuse in order to get on time before it closed at 7:00 p.m.
Approximately at 4:50 p.m., I heard "Pop, pop, pop!" in rapid succession as I was walking northbound on the sidewalk to the right, about half way down the 1800 block of South Salina Street, before its intersection with McLennan Avenue. Having been trained to shoot with rifles, pistols and other weapons in the Army Reserve for stints within four years, I knew these three loud noises could not have been caused by firecrackers. My conclusion was confirmed when I had a visual. I saw the passenger's side front and back windows of a white sedan shattered and the driver bleeding and leaning unconscious onto the steering wheel.
The vehicle was coming out of the driveway of the apartment complex known as Ashley Arms when the motorist was hit. It seemed that his foot had kept pressing the gas pedal as the car, in slow motion, finished coming out of this driveway and got into the driveway across South Salina Street, where it was stopped when it collided with the front of a black pickup truck parked there.
I was the only pedestrian on the sidewalks of this block at the time of this incident and it appear to me that none of the occupants of the passing cars became aware of the shooting as they didn't slow down, much less stopped. It seemed that the shots were fired from long range from a point behind my back, i.e., not
within my field of vision. At the time I wasn't sure whether the perpetrator or perpetrators would keep on shooting or whether there were passengers in the car who would shoot back. Situational awareness advised me to stand still until it was not dangerous to proceed.
Another pedestrian walked southbound in a zombie-like state with her head looking down to
her smartphone screen. Nothing happened to her, which indicated to me in no uncertain terms that now it was safe to carry on with my business. Before long, four cruisers from the Syracuse Police Department, a truck from the emergency medical services of the Syracuse Fire Department and two vehicles from the
American Medical Response company showed up. One of them transported the victim, in critical condition, to Upstate Medical University Hospital.
Since I wasn't able to see any detail that would have been helpful to the law enforcement officers, it would have been inappropriate for me to waste their precious time during this tragic moment. I am confident that ballistic and forensic analyses conducted by the Criminal Investigations Division of the SPD would provide it with more relevant information.
The night before I witnessed the shooting, I had watched two movies back to back: "Rocketman" and "Shaft." "Rocketman" was about the life and career of musician Elton John; "Shaft" was about the exploits of trigger-happy vigilante John Shaft, who left in his wake plenty of shattered glasses, blood and gore, and other outcomes of gratuitous violence.
The scene on South Salina Street reminded me more of "Shaft" than of "Rocketman," with the difference that it didn't appear to be the effect of the action of a vigilante. Instead, it has the markings of yet another round of the turf fight being waged between rival gangs for control of distribution territory on Syracuse's South Side.
South Salina Street is a teeming thoroughfare in Syracuse and, as such, it stands to reason to view it as one of the safest places in town. Nonetheless, on Sept. 10 and Feb. 18 three people in total were shot on its 2000 block, near Wood Ave., two blocks down the location of latest incident. A male was injured in last year's attack; a man and a woman were injured in the one five months later. The woman died in a hospital as a result. Then, on May 22 a female was shot on the 4300 block of South Salina Street.
About the author: Miguel Balbuena is a writer in the academic, scientific, journalistic and literary fields (in the fiction and non-fiction genres).
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Orange Is The New Black Recaps: Episodes 10-13
That's right…last four recaps of Season 4. Let's get into it.
Ep. 10 – "Bunny, Skull, Bunny, Skull"
In the most unlikely places a family can be formed. That seems to thoroughly be the case in Litchfield, and for Aleida her family is actually reformed. We open to her last day, and in a not so warm and fuzzy scene, Daya and Mendoza say goodbye as only they can. And someone actually leaves Litchfield in a normal fashion, for once…until Aleida then gets picked up by Cesar's new girlfriend, which is hella awkward. Way to adjust to the outside, I guess.
Blanca is still on the table, for two days (and counting)! She betta work, honestly! I'm all for it. Piscatella reasserts how much of an ass he is for the umpteenth time now, and reassures the CO who put her up there. I know that he's a hardass for the sake of being a hardass, but what is his deal?? Considering that Caputo is never around, it sounds like a CO coup might be in the works, or is already taking place…
Meanwhile, the Latinas pull for their girl, because who wouldn't? The white supremacists, that's who. Piper laments over creating a white supremacy monster, while Alex makes a point about her not creating white hate. Okay Alex, we get it, you like Piper again. Can you let her realize her mistakes, or are we rooting for Piper again like nothing happened between you two, or in general? The fact that grudges barely last in this prison is laughable, especially ones related to Piper.
As Sister Ingalls goes undercover in the SHU, she does some scouting and gets to hear Sophia's voice, which is quite a relief considering the last scene we saw with Nichols confronting the bloody state of her old cell. It's weak, but it's surely there. Through Sister's sleuthing, we get insight to the SHU's mailing system. How Sister figured that out is beyond me, but it's genius. Sophia's reaction to the note is so heartwarming, a ray of hope in endless days of nothing. But eventually, Sister does get found out after sneezing in the shower stalls, and having that damn reflex happen when you sneeze too hard. Ladies, you know the one. So, Sister gets busted and shames Caputo for not doing anything in a knowingly shitty situation. Can she write a novel on how to be an ally? Because she's got it down. But PLOT TWIST: Caputo takes the photo for her, and delivers it to Danny to be publicized. Maybe he's not completely absorbed in the MCC hive after all.
Nicky is going cold turkey, and she's doing really…badly. Not even after one scene where she tells Red that she's quitting, she waltzes into the salon. Thankfully, Red has covered her basest of bases, even going after the COs who are clearly nonchalantly selling to the inmates. Nichols is not going back, not on her watch.
God, my poor Maritza. And the COs just stand there while they effectively realize that Humps is a DICK. Do they do anything? Nah. I would like to think that McCollough will but she's been just as shitty as the rest of them, complicit by her silence. When Maritza gets confronted by Flaca about Humps forcing her to eat a live mouse, Flaca wants to tell someone higher up…but who? The two girls are essentially left helpless, which gives Litchfield a much more terrifying backdrop than it had in Season 2.
Taystee pushes to have The Wiz played on movie night. It's a cute little shoutout, with a movie I have many memories attached to myself. It's even cuter considering Uzo's live musical debut in it last year. While Taystee is reveling in the fact that she got Caputo to choose it for movie night, absolutely nobody else is thrilled…except Suzanne, which makes it even funnier actually.
Suzanne tries to make up with Kukudio before movie night, if only to try and hook up with her again. It is a flawed apology, and that's apparent. However, even though it looks like she's down, Kukudio leaves Suzanne high and…not so dry. Judy seems to do the same when Sankey tries to start shit during movie night. She senses racial tension and leaves faster than my liking for her. Even though nobody knows what side Judy is truly on, she has power in Litchfield that nobody else seems to have, and she could've picked that time to use it.
Aleida is NOT adjusting well to life on the outside, as she can't seem to stand the fact that Cesar's baby mama is taking care of her. She may be mirroring Taystee, although the latter was only out for parole. Anyway, Margarita is probably one of the most mature characters in this series, handling Aleida's hostility the way she did. She loves herself and her baby more than Cesar-for abundantly good reason- and refused to go down for him on this go around. Aleida may just have to come to terms with the fact that she went down for a deadbeat who ended up losing her children AND grandchildren in the foster care system. In a series of anger-fueled events, Aleida turns to her cousin, the proprietor of her money and her belongings, only to discover that everything she has is gone, and she is at square one. With her tail between her legs, Aleida and Margarita become roommates for the time being. And even though Gloria is trying to look out for her, it seems like Daya may be picking a dangerous set of friends…hopefully she won't pick up some new habits either.
In the penultimate scene, we get what seems to be a show of solidarity. Throughout the episode, Piper has been feeling bad about the much, much worse form of racism that she's invoked, and tries to make peace with the protesting Blanca by feeding her. While she says "she won't stand by" and watch somebody starve to death, a CO insists that, in fact, she might. Piper joins Blanca on the table in order to stick it to the m(e)n, and in her own way, heal her conscience. Boy, do I like a good old fashioned uprising.
And finally, we seem to dig up our demons—and a body—in the garden, after the construction crew runs into a "snag". This should be fun.
Ep. 11- "People Persons"
It's day 3(?) for Blanca, which means day 2 for Piper. While Blanca is still standing upright (albeit swaying a bit) Piper's already down on her haunches, and about to tap out. In a not-so-subtle display of privilege, Piper gets some help from Nichols, while Blanca is allowed nothing.
But shortly after, a lockdown alarm is sounded and the standoff is officially over. I'm still chalking this one up as a win for Blanca, but none of it seems to matter once a guard's body is discovered in the garden, something that Healy is made aware of…for the second time. This news compels Healy to escape Litchfield, against Piscatella's orders.
Piper tapped out quick, damn.
Meanwhile, Piscatella goes full on Vlad the Impaler and discusses torture strategies while the guilty parties convene to make sure that the game is played properly, and none of the associates "squeak". Everyone, that is, except for Lolly. She is cut from the loop, with Red speculating that should she crack during interrogation, she will take everyone down. There seems to be a tone of ableism in this episode, no?
While Suzanne and Kukudio share an exchange after an awkward session the night before, we're launched into more of Suzanne's backstory, which—just, yes. Uzo's development of her character is probably some of the best that I've seen throughout the entire show, so more of her backstory and how she had to assimilate mentally and physically is SO welcome. The pure joy she receives out of being named Employee of the Month at a standard big-box retail store is enough to brighten a whole room.
Then, as Suzanne is suddenly taken in as a questioning "suspect", her next flashback takes us to her sister Grace delivering the news that she will be taking a weekend vacation. Suzanne panics, considering she has never been alone before, but after multiple attempts to console her, Grace finally departs.
The next time we see Suzanne, she is keeping herself busy over the weekend by greeting people in the park, which is absolutely adorable. She runs into Dylan, a boy he knows from the store, and he's astonished at how cool she is (so am I, let's be real). She invites him back to her place, which instantly puts an "Oh no" feeling in my head. And sure enough, it follows through. Suzanne panics because Dylan wants to leave her, and he tries to escape through the fire escape…and trips. We're not given a resolution to the story, either.
To be honest, I am not sure of how to handle the culmination of Suzanne's flashbacks this time around, and especially how they happen as parallels to the fight with Kukudio. I remember in the beginning of the season that Suzanne was speaking about hurting someone, but it took a little bit to connect that it would be Dylan. She becomes overbearing to Dylan because she cannot handle being alone, but she's also trying to protect him from his fall. Also, he seems old enough to know where he could be going, or escape in another way. It was just harder to connect the dots, I think. Did anyone else get that vibe, or is it just me?
When Red gets put on the chopping block, we already know this isn't her first rodeo. In fact, she may have more go-arounds than Piscatella, considering she's in there for quite a while. Their subtle rivalry finally comes to a head during her interrogation, and it's a weird combination of fun and uncomfortable to see Red dodging these bullets like it's nothing. That is, until a guard finds the keys that belonged to what is now fertilizer.
Pennsatucky offers help to Nichols in the form of a drug counselor, which is really sweet. Suzanne and Tiffany are holding places in my hard solely f or their dynamic attitudes. And as Nichols says, she has become a lot better since being inside the pen.
Deeper in Litchfield, things are not faring well in the interrogation cells. Tensions are rising quickly, which normally happens when you put white supremacists and any other race in the room. The guards seem to be on high alert, even though none of the new ones would even know who the guard was. Hell, none of the old ones know either. But the tensions rise even higher (if that's possible) and I'm wishing for the old Litchfield every second.
It's no surprise that now that these guards are free to do whatever under Piscatella's supervision, they give not one flying shit about the women. Humps is taking advantage of the situation, since he's clearly inhuman and a simmering pus hole. It gets to the point of straight masochism as Humps wants to restart Fight Club, even though HE is the one riling Sankey up. After assaulting and picking on her (for what exactly, is unexplained), Humps pits Suzanne against Sankey for laughing at her- which she was not alone in doing. Again, OITNB pulls another attempt to humanize someone with repugnant morals, with Sankey refusing to hit Suzanne (because of her mental disability). But someone else takes up the opportunity…Kukudio.
And here is where I don't exactly understand what happened. The prisoners seemed to be against it, and yet almost immediately rallied up. Hell, Kukudio wanted to make up with Suzanne like 2 scenes ago, calling their skirmish even. Sure, Kukudio is obsessive. Yes, Suzanne slighted her. But how did we go from "I need space" to "I want to punch you in the face"?? And all Suzanne tried to do up until she actually assaulted Kukudio is de-escalate the situation. These guards do not know what she's capable of, but they started some shit that HAS to end. I hope Caputo doesn't lay a hand on her. (On another note, Uzo Aduba keeps slaying me with these performances)
Yeah, fuck that guard. And Kukudio. She tried to abuse power that was never meant for her, and deserved what she got. It is by no means a triumphant scene- in fact, it's horrifying.
While Caputo wants to head back to Litchfield after being summoned to MCC's headquarters for virtually nothing, Linda subconsciously reveals that she's never actually stepped inside Litchfield…or any other prison. While I'm not really surprised, it seems to have an affect on Caputo, albeit subtle.
Healy is going through some shit, which is unexplained up until he decides to take a dip in the river. His mental struggle to out Lolly for her confession, and his outright failure to listen to her are doing battle in his brain. Eventually, though, his obligation overrides his suicidal stint (for now) and he returns to Litchfield, just in time to save Alex…whose anxiety is getting the best of her the longer that Red stays in interrogation. And even though Lolly pulled some mental acrobatics that made Aydin and this whole situation a fantasy to her, Alex has to be the one to pull her back to reality. She stays quiet though, and hides out in her time machine until everything blows over.
But it is Healy who pulls the trigger just as Alex goes to confess. He discovers Lolly in her time machine, she confesses to the guards right behind it, and we get the harrowing scene of Lolly being taken to Psych. I'm heartbroken, because once again our mentally ill characters are abused and justice is not in fact served. But what else is new?
Also, the entire Judy King molly-induced-threesome thing…I…was that supposed to be funny? Because it wasn't. It was just weird. Honestly, most of OITNB's attempts at comedy have not hit for me as well as they have in previous years.
Bonus: Outside of Litchfield, the president of MCC is confronted by Danny with Caputo's photos of Sophia, which serves as proof that she is in the SHU. Either his website (dannytalkstruth.com) is about to blow up, or our queen may be back with us yet!
Ep. 12- "The Animals"
SO, we open to…CO Bayley flashbacks. I'm sorry, he hasn't been on this series long enough for me to care. It's undeserved, so why are we seeing him get thrown in jail for being on a water tower? I guess we will find out.
The scene jumps from juvenile delinquency to Bayley telling Caputo about the shitty COs and their cage match last night. Caputo is rightfully pissed, but does he have the balls to do anything about it? When Caputo asks who was in the fight, we cut to Suzanne in a catatonic state. Taystee and Poussey try to snap her out of it, but honestly there's nothing they can do. Suzanne has to break this one herself. But Sankey has other plans for the person who did this to her.
Revolution-omics is what I'm about, okay, and the next three scenes finally show that these women are ready to put racial bias behind them (mostly Sankey, if we're honest) and go after their shit authority and the abuse of power. So far it's Sankey, Taystee and Maria representing three factions of Litchfield that want to save the sinking ship this prison has become. They gather up a few more, including Red and Hapakuka, and agree on a protest. Their progress halts, though, when a leader has to be decided, and the whole meeting ends up dispelling over that and a myriad of racial epithets.
Although it looks like that could've been avoided if the captain of the shit ship could have just balled the fuck up and actually suspended his COs. Piscatella is threatening to walk if Humps gets suspended, which comes as a surprise to me- they never seemed that close. But, he is still a CO and a veteran, and that forms more respect for Humps than Caputo, in Piscatella's mind. Caputo (understandably) doesn't want another walkout, but for the love of God, THIS is the time to fucking pull the plug. It's a huge reminder of Caputo's disconnect with Litchfield, where he trusts the COs that he barely knows more than the inmates that he used to police on a daily basis. But considering the circumstances, I guess it would be too much to ask for Caputo to have more compassion than suspicion. At least, not enough to make a difference.
Amongst all the uprising of course, is love. As Alex said last episode, it's "eyes open or legs open". Out of the two couples I'm gonna have to hand it off to Pousoso for their adorable future. Maybe I'm just desensitized by Alex and Piper…
Speaking of a future, Poussey goes to meet with Judy about being a professional chef after being released, and Judy promises her a spot in any kitchen she desires. This hits me hard, as we recently saw Aleida try to adjust to life on the outside, but Poussey is pursuing that passion with a vengeance, which just lightens my heart. Unfortunately, Poussey's excitement for the outside overshadows Brooke's need for change on the inside and once again, they fight and separate.
We're given a small couple of segments about forgiveness between Boo and Pennsatucky, which rehashes Pennsatucky's staunch belief in God, something that has been absent since last season. She convinces Boo that hating Donuts is pointless, and she needs to forgive him, so that they can both move on. While I cannot speak for sexual assault survivors, I would like to know if/how this scene and the subsequent one between Donuts and Boo worked for y'all. Was it effective, or just strange?
Back with a vengeance, Sophia returns to Litchfield, and surveys her salon opened without her. Wait until she finds out it's a drug front. Either way, Gloria tries to welcome her back but Sophia feels like a fish in the murkiest, most unfamiliar waters. And, a note here—even though the actresses felt like a more amicable scene should have been incorporated, I like this one, if only for the sake that we don't just push Season 3 to the side. Gloria wronged her and used transphobia to get Sophia out of the way. It's only natural that a little ill will is kept between them. Regardless, a resolution is on its way as Gloria takes back the salon, if only for a short time, to crown Sophia once more.
Caputo shows up at Fig's doorstep. That's right, old warden Fig. I'm not gonna lie, I liked seeing her again? Especially now that she's more relaxed. It seems that Fig never really left Litchfield, and knows all about the going ons- even more than Caputo, it seems. Even worse, he acknowledges how bad Linda really is, which just makes him seem like he's accepting the futility of this system.
After continuous surveillance, Piscatella breaks the last straw as he manhandles Red and pushes the sleep strike WAY too far. Blanca basically says fuck it and gets back on that table, starting strike number two. This time, all of the women are involved. It's beautiful, because finally the women come together, with no need for a leader. They are all done.
It's peaceful for all of one minute, until CO Humps starts taking people down from the tables and triggers Suzanne.
And then, the worst thing happens.
I'll be honest, this scene was traumatic in a deeply personal, hurtful way. I have many, many more words for why, but…this trope is just getting disgusting. Poussey did not have to die, and definitely NOT in the way she did. And frankly, I don't care how many flashbacks of Bayley that you give us OITNB, it won't justify this. Sure, it will humanize him but it won't justify a damn thing. He was under duress, sure. But the damage is done: this penultimate episode gives us a crushing blow, as Litchfield loses a beloved member.
Ep. 13- "Toast Can't Never Be Bread Again"
Just like twisting the knife, the last episode opens with Poussey's life before Litchfield, and her first time in New York with her friends. She looks so happy and peaceful. The contrast between the tension in the prison and the surreal, wonderful experience that New York can be pulls on the heartstrings in a rather particular way. The more I see Poussey's backstory, the more I wish she was alive, to grow out her hair again and live in New York, not as an inmate but as a dazzled citizen.
And then…we're thrown back into Litchfield. And now we're watching Piscatella try to make a story that covers every guard's ass, of course. Caputo chooses now (which is, of course, too little too late) to send Piscatella home and attempt to maintain control once again over Litchfield.
From there, Caputo discovers Bayley, understandably distraught and slumped against a wall.
I know, I know he didn't mean to do it. He shouldn't have even been there. He wants to apologize, to find a way to atone, but it seems to be all in vain right now. So CO Dixon drives him home, but not without a fucking weird recollection of raping and killing people during his deployment. Fantastic.
The black dorm is ablaze with questions and sorrow, and everyone is trying to find a way to make it through the night. Suzanne seems to have come alive, and is thankfully not in Psych, where Piscatella tried to force her one episode prior. However, Taystee has to stop Suzanne from attempting to suffocate herself, and then gets lost in her own grief. Even though it was kind of overshadowed with Brooke this season, I'm reminded here just how deep their friendship went.
If I'm going to be brutally honest here, the last episode of OITNB kind of goes everywhere in an unorganized manner, from meaningless conversations to poignant, heartbreaking snippets (such as Norma singing to Soso) that should truly get more screentime. But the main focus is Poussey's past, her end, and how it is handled. Her body lies there overnight, and an investigation is halted, if not stopped completely. I repeat: the body lies there. All. Night. And her father is not contacted. The Latinas (especially Flaca and Maritza) act like nothing has happened to a fellow inmate, and they'd rather be famous. The meth heads keep getting high and drunk, and attempt to tell jokes. And I blame the writers there—I get that there was limited interaction between them and Poussey, but there was no need for these scenes, and in my opinion, quite a few more. While everyone has their form of grieving, it feels like the black girls hauled that weight almost completely. They continuously go from sobbing to laughing to reminiscing, which can definitely be relatable. But it all comes crashing back down to Earth when we see Poussey being brought out on her gurney.
MCC's involvement is unfortunately…necessary. It was disgusting, yes, but necessary. This death happened in their prison, where they could twist the story however they liked. But Poussey was too damn good for them. So they turned their eyes to Bayley, who is also good but a screw-up. His past will come back to haunt him sooner than he'd ever like it to. Now, this isn't for the sake of getting the truth- it never was. It's a case of liability, which MCC does not ever want to claim. The question is, will Caputo respond in kind?
…He doesn't.
Instead, Caputo not only neglects to mention who was murdered in the conference, but stands by that this was an accident, and actually SUSPENDS Bayley instead of outright firing him, which would have been a gentle sentence. This, coming from the same man who encouraged him to leave the episode prior! Through all their bullshit, I have to agree with MCC on one thing: Bayley should've been gone. It would be best to release him. His reputation is also on the line, however, so he goes rogue. To save whose ass? I can't exactly tell. But timing is crucial here, and Caputo screwed Bayley and the Poussey. I doubt, even after the suspension, he would want to step into Litchfield again.
And for good reason. After hearing the press coverage, it's actually Taystee who absolutely steals the whole episode and propels it into overdrive. Beforehand, Taystee single-handedly pushes Caputo to inform Poussey's dad of her fate, reminds him of her humanity. And now, she sparks a revolution post press conference.
The prisoners flood the halls, and Humps the human trash can brought a gun onto the premises just for this. As soon as the march commences, he pulls out the gun…and gets disarmed by Maritza, flinging the gun straight over to Daya.
Now, here comes the impasse. Does she shoot? It's the question that we won't know the answer to for about a year. But do I think she does? No. I don't want to put anything in your head, but I think someone may take the wrap for her. She has a child to think about. Would I be sad if Humps got neutered by her though? Well…no. I just hope it isn't Daya who does it.
There's quite a bit to unpack here, and that will be coming up in my next article. But the season leaves us with Poussey giving us a final smile. Goodbye, it was so amazing to watch you.
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Caitlyn Jenner was introduced on June 1 when the July cover of Vanity Fair magazine was unveiled. Millions of people around the United States and the world applauded Jenner's courage, at age 65, to further reveal her lifelong struggle and come out publicly as a woman. On social media, trans people, including many trans women of color, were ecstatic, welcoming, proud and celebratory of Jenner's transition.
Notwithstanding her wealth and political ideology, Workers World applauds Jenner as well and affirms her right to self-determination. Moreover, we recognize that it is the decades-long movement for basic rights and liberation of and by trans people that built the platform Jenner now stands on as a transitioning, proud and out trans woman.
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Q: How i configure redux store in component? i have react app that have own redux store I install react-planner to that application and follow the usage code in my react component but unfortunately its not working as throwing error that store is not defined.If anyone have proper doc to use react-planner then please share.Thanx!
i tried that :

import React from "react";
import ReactDOM from "react-dom";
import { Map } from "immutable";
import { createStore } from "redux";
import { Provider } from "react-redux";
import MyCatalog from './catalog/mycatalog';

import {
  Models as PlannerModels,
  reducer as PlannerReducer,
  ReactPlanner,
  Plugins as PlannerPlugins,
} from "react-planner";

//define state
let AppState = Map({
  "react-planner": new PlannerModels.State(),
});

//define reducer
let reducer = (state, action) => {
  state = state || AppState;
  state = state.update("react-planner", (plannerState) =>
    PlannerReducer(plannerState, action)
  );
  return state;
};

let store = createStore(reducer, (f) => f);

let plugins = [
  PlannerPlugins.Keyboard(),
  PlannerPlugins.Autosave("react-planner_v0"),
  PlannerPlugins.ConsoleDebugger(),
];

function WarehouseEditor() {
  return (
    <div>
      <ReactPlanner
        catalog={MyCatalog}
        width={800}
        store={store}
        height={600}
        plugins={plugins}
        stateExtractor={(state) => state.get("react-planner")}
      />
    </div>
  );
}
export default WarehouseEditor;

A: import React from "react";
import ReactDOM from "react-dom";
import { Map } from "immutable";
import { createStore } from "redux";
import { Provider } from "react-redux";
import MyCatalog from './catalog/mycatalog';

import {
  Models as PlannerModels,
  reducer as PlannerReducer,
  ReactPlanner,
  Plugins as PlannerPlugins,
} from "react-planner";

//define state
let AppState = Map({
  "react-planner": new PlannerModels.State(),
});

//define reducer
let reducer = (state, action) => {
  state = state || AppState;
  state = state.update("react-planner", (plannerState) =>
    PlannerReducer(plannerState, action)
  );
  return state;
};

let store = createStore(reducer, (f) => f);

let plugins = [
  PlannerPlugins.Keyboard(),
  PlannerPlugins.Autosave("react-planner_v0"),
  PlannerPlugins.ConsoleDebugger(),
];

function WarehouseEditor() {
  return (
    <Provider store={store}>
      <ReactPlanner
        catalog={MyCatalog}
        width={800}
        height={600}
        plugins={plugins}
        stateExtractor={(state) => state.get("react-planner")}
      />
    </Provider>
  );
}
export default WarehouseEditor;

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Lenkoran authorities have arrested a man following his interview to opposition newspaper, Bizim Yol. Shahin Agayev, resident of Lankaran city, who on January 14 told the Bizim Yol newspaper that his daughter had been beaten up by one of her teachers, was arrested on February 6.The fact of arrest was confirmed by Agayev's brother, Azad Agayev during a brief phone call with IRFS research and monitoring team on February 22.
Azad says his brother was arrested because of his interview.
"Masked men who arrested my brother searched his house, but did not find anything. We later found out that they took Shahin to the southern regional branch of the State Commission on Fight against Drugs, and he is currently held in Baku Investigative Prison" said Agayev.
IRFS tried to reach the Press Service of the Interior Ministry to get comments, but no one answered the phone.
Last week Interior Ministry employee Orkhan Mansurzadeh told Bizim Yol newspaper that Shahin Agayev was arrested while selling 7.6 grams of marihuana, and a criminal case was launched against him under Article 234.2 of the Criminal Code. Mansurzadeh added that Shahin's customer would also be brought to justice. Citing his colleagues from Lankaran city, Mansurzadeh denied the claims that Shahin was arrested for his outspokenness.


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Mazor X surgery platform from Mazor Robotics wins CE Mark
By Brad Perriello | September 20, 2017
Mazor Robotics (NSDQ:MZOR) said today that it won CE Mark approval in the European Union for its Mazor X robot-assisted surgery platform, setting the stage for strategic backer Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) to put the device on the European market.
"Receipt of the CE Mark is an important step in our plan to expand the patient, surgeon and hospital benefits of the Mazor X surgical assurance platform to the European market," CEO Ori Hadomi said in prepared remarks. "Our commercial partner for the Mazor X, Medtronic, will be responsible for marketing and selling the system in Europe and we look forward to working with them to ensure a successful launch."
Last week the companies announced a third, $40 million investment in the Israeli surgical robotics concern for Fridley, Minn.-based Medtronic, which spent $72 million acquiring a 10.6% stake in Mazor plus the sales & marketing rights for Mazor X. The deal also includes 1.21 million warrants priced at $44.23 apiece; if exercised in full Medtronic would own a 14.2% stake in Mazor, having invested some $125 million.
A year ago Medtronic paid $20 million for a 3.4% stake as part of a two-stage deal struck in May of that year. The first phase of the deal called for Medtronic to acquire 15 Mazor systems in 2016 and made Medtronic Mazor's sole partner for developing and commercializing robot-assisted spine surgery devices. The second phase called for a three-step equity investment; after the second step, triggered by the launch of the Mazor X system in July 2016, Medtronic had spent $31.9 million acquiring a 7.27% stake in Mazor.
The new terms of the deal set annual minimum Mazor X purchases that could mean hundreds of the systems over a four-and-a-half-year period and place about 30 Mazor sales reps under the Medtronic umbrella "to assure continuation of the current momentum," Mazor said, noting that it will continue to service the installed base of Mazor X platforms.
Apart from shoring up the balance sheet, the deal is expected to slash Mazor's annual operating expenses by $13 million, or about -25%, the company said.
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Expedition Overview
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$21,510 AUD
The Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia & Antarctica itinerary is the fastest way to get to the rarely visited Falkland Islands and South Georgia before stepping foot on the 7th Continent. Stroll the quaint English village of Stanley in the Falklands, wander the islands' sandy dunes, and birdwatch at rugged seabird cliffs. In South Georgia, discover the beaches where king penguins breed – one of the highest densities of animal life on earth – and learn about the rich historical legacy of the places you visit. Both islands are known as meccas for wildlife with epic displays of animals congregating by the thousands. Then, explore the stunning Antarctic Peninsula and enter a world of ice, snow and natural wonders. Pursue your personal passions with a choice of rewarding activities and our extensive educational program.
King penguins in South Georgia.
King penguins
Whale near Zodiac
Zodiac in Antarctic Peninsula
Hiking in Antarctic Peninsula
Tabular icebergs
Observing penguin colony
Sparring seals
Available Itineraries
2021.22 Antarctic Season
Starting inUshuaia, Argentina
Prices from (per person) $21,510 AUD
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Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina
Your gateway for this expedition is Ushuaia, Argentina. Nestled within the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, Ushuaia has a small-town feel yet boasts many shops, museums, cafés and restaurants that you can enjoy before your voyage. If you're feeling adventurous, the nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park and Martial Glacier offer plenty of outdoor activities, such as hiking.
As you embark, the anticipation grows. Trade your land legs for sea legs, meet and greet your fellow travelers and get acquainted with your ship. Since every Antarctic adventure presents new opportunities and experiences, embarkation day is just as exciting for your Expedition Team as it is for you. On board your team will be there both to ensure your comfort and safety as well as help make your wildlife dreams come true.
Your days at sea are filled with presentations and lectures led by your Expedition Team, who will prepare you for the wildlife that will greet you upon your arrival. In between presentations, spend time chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar, or enjoy the fresh air and views on the outer decks.
Days 4 and 5
Upon your arrival in the Falklands (Malvinas), your camera will get its first real workout capturing the abundant wildlife and rugged feel of this sub-Antarctic region. The archipelago contains two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, which you will explore during daily excursions.
Stanley, also known as Port Stanley, is often a favored landing site, as the town offers a unique British outpost feel, complete with eclectic charm. You'll be free to explore, grab a pint at the local pub or visit the cathedral and museum.
In terms of wildlife, the archipelago is home to Magellanic, gentoo and southern rockhopper penguins. If you're lucky, you may even spot king penguins here as well! You can expect to see black-browed albatross, plus two endemic bird species—the flightless Falkland steamer duck and possibly the elusive Cobb's wren.
Your team of lecturers and specialists will be sure to educate you on the local flora and fauna, making the most out of your time in the Falklands.
Sailing southeast to South Georgia, you'll officially enter Antarctic waters once you cross the Antarctic Convergence, an invisible biological boundary encircling the continent. This meeting of oceans, where the cold Antarctic waters mix and mingle with the warmer waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, helps nourish the abundance of krill that attracts whales, seals, and birdlife to this part of the world. Your Expedition Team will notify you when you cross this invisible yet important line, and also look out for the seabirds and marine life that frequent the area.
Days 8 to 11
This remote, mountainous island was a popular stop for many historic Antarctic expeditions and was once a haven for hunting whales and seals. Today, island wildlife populations are rebounding, but you'll still see remnants of old whaling stations and other abandoned outposts.
One significant and historic site is the grave of the great explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. You can visit his grave at the settlement of Grytviken, which is also home to an old whaling station, plus a museum, gift shop, church and small research station.
Although South Georgia's history is an important attraction to the island, its incredible densities of wildlife make it truly memorable. Each landing you make on South Georgia, often referred to as the Galapagos of the Poles, will open your eyes to the wondrous lives of new, enthralling creatures.
One day you may see rookeries with hundreds of thousands of pairs of king penguins waddling on a beach, and the next, you may visit another beach blanketed with thousands of fur or elephant seals. The grasses, mountains and beaches of South Georgia all play an important role in the breeding and survival of different species on the island. This fragile and interwoven relationship is something your Expedition Team will instill in you during your time here.
Days 12 and 13
Say goodbye to the king penguins, as your next destination is Antarctica! Your days at sea are filled with presentations, lectures and workshops led by your Expedition Team, who will prepare you for the wildlife that will greet you upon your arrival.
If conditions allow, we may attempt landfall on the South Orkney Islands, our first official stop in Antarctica.
Days 14 to 17
South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
The most common reaction upon reaching the White Continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words, since few places are as untouched and enduring as Antarctica.
You will discover that Antarctica is a land of extremes. At one moment you'll be overcome with a feeling of complete isolation and silence, and at the next moment you'll be inspired by nature as a calving glacier crashes into a brilliant blue sea or a penguin waddles by to inspect your footwear.
Your Expedition Team will use their considerable experience to seek out wildlife in known habitats, but the presence of any particular species of bird or marine wildlife is not guaranteed.
Your Expedition Team will take care of you at each excursion, whether you are Zodiac cruising, visiting a historical site or consorting with penguin colonies. Chinstrap, Adélie and gentoo penguins are found here, along with Weddell, fur, crabeater and leopard seals. During Zodiac cruises, keep an eye out for Antarctic whales such as minkes, as you may get a chance for an intimate experience with these majestic animals. Each day and each excursion will present a new collection of creatures to entertain you and keep your camera busy.
As exciting as the Zodiac excursions and landings are, perhaps you'll treat yourself to an extra-special Antarctic experience by partaking in an optional paddling excursion (at an extra cost) or cast reason aside and jump into Antarctic waters for the Polar Plunge!
Crossing the Drake Passage
After more than two weeks of endless wildlife encounters, your journey home begins. Crossing the Drake is your unofficial rite of passage, completing your Antarctic adventure.
Enjoy your final moments celebrating with your fellow shipmates. The busy, populated world awaits your return, so savor the silence of the sea as long as you can.
Disembarkation in Ushuaia
After breakfast aboard the ship, it is time to part ways and say goodbye to your Expedition Team. Airport transfers will be provided for those departing on the first homeward flights. Other guests will be transferred to town.
Important reminder: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy – and excitement – of expedition travel. There are no guarantees that we can achieve everything we set out to accomplish. A measure of flexibility is something all of us must bring to a voyage. There are nearly 200 recognized sites in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetlands and the places mentioned above may be changed to others equally as interesting.
Rates above include the following:
Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
All shore landings as per the daily program
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships' galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)
Select beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
A photographic journal documenting the expedition
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
Group arrival transfer in Ushuaia from airport to pre-expedition hotel on Day 1
One night's pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Ushuaia with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
Group transfer from hotel to ship on embarkation day
Group departure transfer upon disembarkation in Ushuaia from ship to local airport or to luggage storage facility
Rates above do not include the following:
Passport and applicable visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned
Meals unless otherwise specified
Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
Excess-baggage fees on international flights
Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac landing and cruising excursions, or any other gear not mentioned
Laundry, bar, spa services and other personal charges, unless specified
Phone and Internet charges
Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for expedition staff and shipboard crew
Additional overnight accommodation
Arrival and departure transfers, except where explicitly stated
Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities
Departure Dates and Cabins
Nov 14 – Dec 3, 2021
Your days at sea are filled with presentations led by your Expedition Team who will prepare you for the wildlife, glaciology and history that will greet you upon your arrival. In between presentations spend time on deck looking for wildlife or chatting with your shipmates over a drink at the bar.
In terms of wildlife, the archipelago is home to Magellanic, gentoo and southern rockhopper penguins. If you're lucky, you may even spot king penguins here as well! You can expect to see black browed albatross, plus two endemic bird species—the flightless Falkland steamer duck and possibly the elusive Cobb's wren.
Your expert education team will be sure to enrich your understanding of the local flora and fauna, making the most out of your time in the Falklands.
One day you may see colonies with hundreds of thousands of pairs of king penguins waddling on a beach, and the next, you may visit another beach blanketed with hundreds of fur or elephant seals. The grasses, mountains and beaches of South Georgia all play an important role in the breeding and survival of different species on the island. This fragile and interwoven relationship is something your Expedition Team will instill in you during your time here.
Say goodbye to the king penguins, as your next destination is Antarctica! Your days at sea are filled with presentations, workshops, and social activities led by your Expedition Team. If conditions allow, we may attempt landfall on the South Orkney Islands, our first official stop in Antarctica.
The most common reaction upon reaching the White Continent is a sense of reverence and awe. The experience is beyond words, since few places are as untouched and enduring as Antarctica. You will discover that Antarctica is a land of extremes. At one moment you'll be overcome with a feeling of complete isolation and silence, and at the next moment you'll be inspired by nature as a calving glacier crashes into a brilliant blue sea or a penguin waddles by to inspect your footwear.
Your Expedition Team will take care of you at each excursion, whether you are Zodiac cruising, visiting a historical site or consorting with penguin colonies. Chinstrap, Adélie and gentoo penguins are found here, along with Weddell, fur, crabeater and leopard seals. During Zodiac cruises, keep an eye out for Antarctic whales such as minkes, as you may get a chance for an intimate experience with these majestic animals. Each day and each excursion will present a new collection of creatures to entertain
you and keep your camera busy.
After more than two weeks of endless wildlife encounters, your journey home begins. Crossing the Drake is your unofficial rite of passage, completing your Antarctic adventure. Enjoy your final moments celebrating with your fellow shipmates. The busy, populated world awaits your return, so savor the silence of the sea as long as you can.
Group arrival transfer in Ushuaia from airport to pre expedition hotel on Day 1
Excess-baggage fees on international and domestic flights
Phone and Internet charges (connectivity may vary by location)
Dec 21, 2022 – Jan 9, 2023
Jan 27 – Feb 15, 2023
Hiking in the polar regions differs from your typical trail experience. Here, in a tree-less terrain, you are the tallest figure on the landscape as you walk over spongy tundra, crusty snow or sandy beaches in remotes parts of the Arctic and Antarctica.
The Polar Plunge is scheduled once during each voyage. Throughout the journey, the Expedition Leader and Captain constantly monitor conditions in order to choose the optimal time and location. The Polar Plunge sometimes takes place onshore or, in many cases, from the gangway or Zodiac.
Zodiac Cruising
Zodiacs are used for transferring you ashore, transporting your luggage when necessary and for taking you ocean-level cruising among icebergs, whales and seabirds. During the expedition, you will visit remote and isolated sites that are accessible only by Zodiac.
Every sweep of the paddle as your craft glides through the pristine polar waters creates an incredible soundtrack: the jostle of glacial ice, the lapping of waves against the rocky shore, the perpetual drip from your paddle, the call of seabirds, and the occasional splash as wildlife break the surface of the water.
Positioning yourself in the seat of a kayak is one of the most intimate ways travelers can connect with the polar regions—at water level, up close, where you can touch and feel every polar sensation imaginable. The Sea Kayak Program enables a small group of like-minded individuals to forge bonds as they explore fjords, glacial faces or mazes of sea ice.
Pre- and Post-Trip Options
Getting to the Antarctic can be just as much fun as being there. Quark offers multiple travel packages that enable you to see more of the world before and after your Antarctic adventure.
Look no further than the pink-toned La Casa Rosada, the opulent presidential residence, to truly appreciate that cosmopolitan Buenos Aires is proud of its art and architecture. The metropolis attracts more tourists than any other city in South America.
Easter Island, Chile
Easter Island (its Polynesian name is Rapa Nui) is a remote volcanic island in Polynesia that's known for its nearly 900 monumental statues called moai, which date from the 13th to 16th centuries. Easter Island is one of the world's most isolated inhabited islands.
Iguazú Falls, Argentina
Iguazú Falls is a three-kilometer stretch of massive waterfalls on the Iguazú River on the border between Argentina and Brazil. The falls, 80% of which are on the Argentine side of the river, are the largest waterfall system in the world.
It's a city blessed by nature, yet cosmopolitan at the same time. The Chilean capital of Santiago (population 6.5 million) sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-covered peaks of the Andes and the Chilean Coast Range.
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Letter from Wyoming
Before I moved to Wyoming in 2005, I was – like a lot of people outside this region, it turns out – not quite sure just where it was. As for its character, no idea. We have our stereotypical notions of better-known states like Montana, Idaho, and Colorado. They exist in our imaginations as real places of this or that kind. I don't think you can say the same about Wyoming. For a couple of years, almost everyone who called or emailed would ask, 'How's Montana?' They couldn't ever quite remember that I was in Wyoming. It's like a state covered with one of those mythical invisibility suits. You look at it, but you don't see it, you don't really register that it's there – or you do, because it's beautiful, but you think it's Montana. I'd bet that a lot of people who vacation in Jackson Hole don't really think of the fact that it's in Wyoming, most of the time. As soon as they get off the plane and onto a pair of skis, they think they're at a resort somewhere in western Colorado. They can't quite fathom, really, that the place is in Wyoming, because no one can quite ever remember that Wyoming exists.
This suits me just fine. It's why I came here. I was looking for a teaching job in the desert southwest, which seemed to me a great isolation but now that I'm here I believe I overestimated the southwest that way and underestimated Wyoming. This is a state that covers half a million square miles on which live just over half a million people. There aren't really any 'cities', with apologies to Laramie, Cheyenne, and half a dozen other urban centres: there are just a few big towns and one resort. I'm living a happy accident. There were no jobs advertised in the desert southwest that year. This was the only job I applied for. I got lucky. I didn't really want to go anywhere at the time.
I admit that I'm a misanthrope. Once, standing on a sidewalk in Oxford, Mississippi with my friend Tom Franklin, the brilliant fiction writer who lives there among other brilliant writers (I'm not kidding or being ironic), I was invited by someone to attend a party later that evening. I mumbled something non-committal. Tom grinned and said to the inviter: 'He doesn't really like people.'
This isn't exactly true. I like a lot of individual people, and some couples, and I suppose some groups – but I'm suspicious of groups. I am tired of cocktail parties (although I usually have fun while I'm there) and the small talk, and it's true maybe that I'm not the most trusting person I know. Much of my misanthropy manifests itself in feeling crowded. Crowded roads, streets, towns, stores, airwaves, telephones, emails, and so on. It all makes me nervous. I was craving some kind of escape.
I think most people who live in Wyoming need a lot of space, or they wouldn't live here. Unlike Mississippi, where I grew up and where it's either warm or beastly hot for all but about three months of the year, in Wyoming it is warm only about three months of the year, and the rest of the year it is either cold or very cold. Such a climate tends to repel most people, and that's fine since I believe that people here want Wyoming to remain wide-open. Southeast Wyoming, while it has beautiful mountains nearby with lots of bike and hiking trails and campgrounds and big game hunting and excellent trout fishing and the only research university in the state, is pretty much an off-the-radar part of an off-the-radar state, and I think everyone but the real estate developers want to keep it that way. Even in the South these days, the interstates are crowded. You can't find a non-crowded interstate east of Austin or Abilene, Texas; Lincoln, Nebraska; or Galesburg, Illinois. When you cross that imaginary line, driving west, it's as if someone unwound an overly tight Ace bandage from around your head, unscrewed a clamp from your heart.
Last weekend, we snowshoed the Little Laramie trail in the Snowie Range of the Medicine Bow National Forest, a good long two-hour hike, stopping every hundred yards or so to pick ice balls from the dogs' paws, dodging the occasional cross-country skier gliding down through the lodgepole pine forest. The sky was overcast and gray, a light snow falling, about eighteen degrees Farenheit. Kind of perfect. Views of the Centennial Valley from the trail at 9,500 feet range for some thirty miles across the prairie back toward Laramie, at 7,200 feet, the eye resting on the Laramie Range to the east. On the way home, the wind was up, and the snow blowing across the road obscured it at times, a brief white-out, but blew on by in a few seconds, out into the rolling grasslands south of the two-lane highway, where small herds of pronghorn picked through the snow for the scarce but most nutritious plants. When they're really on the move, the pronghorn out here seem more plentiful than the cattle and sheep, and maybe they are.
With the mountains and national forest land within half an hour of town, there's a lot of good hunting and fishing and a lot of wildlife. We've seen moose, elk, more mule deer than whitetail, badgers, fox, coyotes, golden and bald eagles, marmots, jack rabbits. I haven't come upon a mountain lion, or a black or brown bear, or one of the notoriously solitary wolverines. But there are more than 600 species of wildlife in the state, and I recently read that the insects in a square mile of prairie here outweigh all mammal life by several times. There is a mountain ridge west of town that looks from a distance like a long narrow escarpment, but when you ascend it you enter what seems a vast, hilly, borderless wilderness that is disconnected from the rest of the world. No one is allowed there, legally, for several months in late winter and early spring because it is a sanctuary for the local wildlife. During hunting season, elk and deer hunters pitch large canvas tents with stoves they've hauled up with horses, and the camps stand for weeks.
I don't know how the settlers survived winters here. They were more severe than now just thirty years ago, regularly dipping to forty or fifty below. The people who settled this land are so much tougher than I'll ever be that I cannot really comprehend it. Even in these milder times, we've just gone through a few weeks of waking up to twenty-five or thirty below. The ever-present wind is notorious, gusts often clocking in at fifty miles per hour (with no storm in sight), and the Big Hollow prairie between Laramie and Centennial is said to be the largest valley in the country carved entirely by wind. The snow's deep.
The old-timers in Laramie call this population control. But I'm here for now and I don't really want to leave. It was one day a couple of summers ago, driving that same two-lane between Laramie and Centennial, that I looked to the north and saw the long, high, rolling hills there and thought for the first time I understood what Hemingway's character meant when she said the hills (albeit in Spain, in his story) looked 'like white elephants'. They do look like some sort of colossal, vast-bodied, mythical dormant beasts.
This is a beautiful place in all seasons, no matter how harsh the winters are, the blessed character-testing winters. The summers are the best I've known, and everyone lives for them. The autumns are often longer and milder than you would think, although this past autumn was cut short in early October. People adjusted, after a little grumbling, put away everything but the winter clothing, got out the snowshoes, skis, heavy boots. Spring may not arrive in earnest until July. And then, the farmers' market finally starts up again, people revel in the mild dry heat (and, yes, big skies full of blue and bright-yellow light), and try not to think about how soon the market and the summer will be gone again for most of the year.
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NEW ORLEANS — Tyreke Evans was removed from New Orleans' starting lineup, and then finished off the Memphis Grizzlies.
Evans had 21 points and 10 rebounds Friday night, leading the Pelicans to a 106-95 victory.
"I know my role and I'm comfortable with the guys out there, so I just go out there and try to make it work," Evans said.
Evans said the lineup change resulted from a meeting involving coach Monty Williams, fellow shooting guard Eric Gordon and point guard Jrue Holiday in which they discussed strategies that might improve the production of the backcourt now that Gordon had worked his way back from a shoulder injury.
Williams chose to make 6-foot-8 Dante Cunningham the starting small forward, leave Gordon in the starting lineup and have the 6-6 Evans come off the bench at guard.
"Coach said he thinks that I'm better coming off of the bench because of what I can do with the ball," Evans said. "If that's going to make us balance out better, I'm going to do it. I'm a team-first type of guy, so I just want us to win."
The Grizzlies lost their second straight — and sixth in their last 10 — despite the return of power forward Zach Randolph from right knee soreness that sidelined him for nine games. The defeat dropped Memphis (25-11) out of first place in the Southwest Division, leaving it right behind Dallas (26-11).
"We want to be consistent with our scheme, with our effort, with our execution — we're neither of those," said Memphis center Marc Gasol, who had 19 points. "Without that, it's hard to win games. It's really, really hard."
"We've been playing like this for the past 10 days or two weeks," Gasol added. "We've been sliding a little bit from what we do."
Holiday had 23 points and eight assists for New Orleans, which had four players hit the 20-point mark and led throughout. Anthony Davis had 20 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, and Ryan Anderson, who hit four 3-pointers, also scored 20 points.
Mike Conley scored 19 points for Memphis, while Randolph finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
New Orleans hit 10 of 20 3-point attempts, including three 3s for Gordon, who finished with 13 points. The Pelicans had dropped two in a row.
Tayshaun Prince, who missed his first five shots, hit a pair of late 3s to pull Memphis as close as 101-93 with 1:33 to go, but Evans responded with a driving reverse layup as he was fouled by Prince.
"I just like the ball in my hands," Evans said. "I create and I can find guys, get to the basket and I think I'm most dangerous that way. So when it's that time in the game, I just like to go get the ball and be aggressive."
Davis scored 10 in the third quarter, highlighted by his dribble drive around Randolph along the baseline for a soaring one-handed jam over the late-arriving Kosta Koufos.
New Orleans made 10 of 20 shots in the opening quarter and raced to a 31-19 lead.
Evans scored nine in the second quarter, including a fast-break basket during which Courtney Lee fouled him by vigorously trying to pull Evans' arms apart as the powerful shooting guard went up for the shot.
Holiday's steal and layup moments before halftime put the Pelicans up 52-39.
Grizzlies: Prince, whose name has come up in recent trade speculation, played nearly 25 minutes and finished with six points, three rebounds and two assists. … Swingman Quincy Pondexter, whose name also has been mentioned in trade speculation, did not play. … Memphis had won the only previous meeting this season on Nov. 3.
Pelicans: The Pelicans improved to 12-5 at home in what was their third wire-to-wire victory this season — all at home. The others came against Minnesota and Houston.
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MCALLEN, Texas — A man from Mexico, who admitted to taking hostages, was sentenced on Wednesday to 11 years and eight months in federal prison for his role in a May 2010 hostage-taking case, announced U.S. Attorney José Angel Moreno, Southern District of Texas. The investigation was conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) with the assistance of Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
Hugo Oscar Rodriguez-Montoya, 37, of Tamaulipas, Mexico, was sentenced July 13 to 140 months by U.S. District Judge Randy Crane. He was also been ordered to serve a three-year period of supervised release. Rodriguez-Montoya entered a guilty plea in December 2010.
According to court documents, on May 10, 2010, ICE HSI special agents were notified that Leon-Villa, of Guanajuato, Mexico, had shot himself during a botched alien-smuggling attempt. At that time, agents interviewed a smuggled alien who had escaped from Leon-Villa and the others. The smuggled alien told agents he had made arrangements to be smuggled into the United States.
During the early hours of May 10, 2010, his smuggler placed him and at least nine other aliens, including one child, in a truck. He further stated that before they could leave their location, Bermudez-Benito, of Guanajuato, Mexico, and another unidentified male assaulted their driver at gunpoint and took them and the truck to a house in Penitas, Texas. They were all told they needed to pay $2000 as a condition for their release.
The smuggled alien and several others managed to escape their captors who were all armed. While threatening the remaining aliens, Leon-Villa accidentally shot himself. During the investigation, ICE HSI located the remaining smuggled aliens in a stash house in Edinburg, Texas. The aliens identified Leon-Villa as one of the stash house guards and Bermudez-Benito as the one who made some of the extortion phone calls to their family members. The aliens also identified Jimenez, of Edinburg, Texas, and Pinon of Edinburg, Texas, as stash house guards.
Rodriguez-Montoya has been in federal custody since his arrest. He will remain in custody pending transfer to a Bureau of Prisons prison, to be designated in the near future, where he will serve out his sentence. Rodriguez-Montoya also faces possible deportation after he completes his prison term.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Leo J. Leo III and Kristen Rees, Southern District of Texas, prosecuted the case.


IFANCA, the main halal certification organization in the U.S., is associated with several groups and individuals who have supported terrorism either financially or verbally.
When consumers buy products with IFANCA's crescent-M logo, that means that the food manufacturer has paid IFANCA to be inspected for halal compliance before the logo can be used. The proceeds go toward IFANCA's promotion of halal foods both domestically and overseas, where IFANCA is playing an increasingly active role. The business model is very lucrative for IFANCA, especially since they pay no taxes (even though they are not a charity).
In Canada, profits from the halal certification racket have been diverted to Hamas. Such activities by IFANCA cannot be ruled out considering the groups with whom IFANCA associates, its history of financial misrepresentations, and IFANCA's increasing activities abroad.
…IFANCA is working with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) to create a national halal standards and accreditation body. In 2007 and 2008, ISNA, which was co-founded by Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) leader Sami al-Arian, was named by the United Sates Justice Department as a co-conspirator in the financing of millions of dollars to Hamas. Just this past September, the Canadian government stripped ISNA of its tax status in Canada for the financing of a Pakistani terrorist group.
IFANCA is an active member of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC). Other members include: the Mosque Foundation (MF), which has held fundraisers for individuals and groups associated with PIJ and Hamas; Islamic Relief (IR), which has been associated with al-Qaeda financing and that was named by the Israeli government a front for Hamas; Helping Hand (HH), which partnered with a Pakistani charity at the same time that charity delivered close to $100,000 to the residence of the head of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal; and the Muslim American Society (MAS), which has used the internet to propagate materials degrading women, cursing Christians, and calling for the murder of Jews and homosexuals.
IFANCA's terror and hate-related affiliations are understandable, given the individuals who are in charge of the organization.
Muhammad Munir Chaudry is a Founding Board Member and President of IFANCA. He is listed, along with a photo, on the "Speaker" page of ISNA. Sharing the page with him are fellow ISNA speakers: Esam Omeish, who resigned from the Virginia Commission on Immigration, after videos surfaced depicting him calling for violent jihad; Nihad Awad, National Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a reported front for Hamas; Siraj Wahhaj, who was named a party to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing; and Zulfiqar Ali Shah, the former South Asia Division Coordinator for KindHearts, a charity whose funds were frozen by the U.S. Treasury Department in February 2006 for its alleged role as a Hamas financier.
Roger Othman is the Executive Director of IFANCA. According to his bio found on the IFANCA website, Othman "has served on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Mosque Foundation." As mentioned earlier, MF has been involved in Palestinian terror-related fundraising. In July 2007, one of Othman's fellow MF Executive Committee alumni, Muhammad Salah, was convicted of obstruction of justice for making false statements during a legal proceeding and was sentenced to 21 months in prison. According to the FBI, Salah was recruiting and training Hamas members and was raising money for Hamas.
Ahmad Hussein Sakr is a member of IFANCA's Board of Directors and has been with IFANCA since its inception. Prior to IFANCA, he was a founding member and president of the Muslim Students Association (MSA), ISNA's main youth group and the first major Muslim Brotherhood organization inside the U.S. Sakr also served as an officer and sat on the Board of Directors of the North American Islamic Trust (NAIT), ISNA's financing wing. Like ISNA, NAIT was named by the United States government as a co-conspirator to the financing of Hamas. As well, Sakr served as the first director and representative of the Muslim World League (MWL), a group that has reportedly been involved in the funding of Hamas, al-Qaeda and other terrorist outfits.


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Samsung Unveils The Future of Displays with Groundbreaking Modular Micro LED Technology at CES
Samsung Reveals New Micro LED Sizes, Shapes and Configurations that Push the Limits of Traditional TV Displays at First Look Event
Samsung Electronics today introduced its latest innovations in modular Micro LED display technology during its annual First Look CES event at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The revolutionary new Micro LED technology designs featured at the event included: a new 75" display, a 219" The Wall as well as other various groundbreaking sizes, shapes and configurations for a next-generation modular Micro LED display – a 2019 CES Best of Innovation Award winner.
"For decades, Samsung has lead the way in next-generation display innovation," said Jonghee Han, President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "Our Micro LED technology is at the forefront of the next screen revolution with intelligent, customizable displays that excel in every performance category. Samsung Micro LED has no boundaries, only endless possibilities."
Micro LED featuring 75" Micro LED and 219" The Wall
Featuring leading-edge self-emissive technology and modular capabilities, Samsung's Micro LED displays deliver unparalleled picture quality, versatility and design. These transformative TV displays are made up of individual modules of self-emissive Micro LEDs, featuring millions of inorganic red, green and blue microscopic LED chips that emit their own light to produce brilliant colors on screen – delivering unmatched picture quality that surpasses any display technology currently available on the market.
At last year's CES, Samsung introduced Micro LED by unveiling The Wall, the critically acclaimed, award-winning 146" Micro LED display. Due to the technical advancements in the ultra-fine pitch semiconductor packaging process that narrow the gap between the microscopic LED chips, Samsung has been able to create a stunning 4K Micro LED display in a smaller, more home-friendly 75" form factor.
Thanks to the modular nature of Micro LED, this technology offers flexibility in screen size that allows users to customize it to fit any room or space. By adding Micro LED modules, users can expand their display to any size they desire. The modular functionality of Micro LED will allow users in the future to create the ultimate display even at irregular 9×3, 1×7 or 5×1 screen sizes that suits their spatial, aesthetic and functional needs.
Samsung's Micro LED technology also optimizes the content no matter the size and shape of the screen. Even when adding more modules, Samsung Micro LED displays can scale to increase the resolution — all while keeping the pixel density constant. Additionally, Micro LED can support everything from the standard 16:9 content, to 21:9 widescreen films, to unconventional aspect ratios like 32:9, or even 1:1 – without having to make any compromises in its picture quality.
Finally, because Micro LED displays are bezel-free, there are no borders between modules – even when you add more. The result is a seamless, stunning infinity pool effect that allows the display to elegantly blend into any living environment. The possibilities for eye-catching designs are only enhanced by new Ambient Mode features.
For more detail on Samsung's 2019 QLED 8K and Micro LED lines, please visit booth #15006 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2019 (January 8-11, 2019).
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An employee at a Shoppers Drug Mart in Richmond has tested positive for COVID-19. Loblaws Inc., the chain's parent company, announced on its website that an employee at the Shoppers at Richmond Centre, 6060 Minoru Blvd.
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An employee at a Shoppers Drug Mart in Richmond has tested positive for COVID-19.
Loblaws Inc., the chain's parent company, announced on its website that an employee at the Shoppers at Richmond Centre, 6060 Minoru Blvd., tested positive for the virus.
The last day the employee worked was on Nov. 7, according to the company.
"In these cases, we work closely with public health and follow their guidance to ensure proper notification of close contacts and required cleaning and sanitization in our stores," Loblaws stated on its website.
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This is Marc H. Ellis, the American theologian. Please do not confuse or combine him with the New Zealand rugby player, Marc Ellis.
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Doctors long have assumed that saturated fat and cholesterol in red meat are what raise the risk of heart disease. But a study out Monday in the journal Nature Medicine fingers another culprit: carnitine, a compound abundant in red meat that also is sold as a dietary supplement and added to energy drinks.
Carnitine typically helps the body transport fatty acids into cells to be used as energy. But researchers at the Cleveland Clinic found that in both humans and mice, certain bacteria in the digestive track convert carnitine to another metabolite, called TMAO, that promotes atherosclerosis, or a thickening of the arteries.
The researchers, led by Stanley Hazen, chief of cellular and molecular medicine at the Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute, examined records of 2,595 patients undergoing cardiac evaluations. They found that the more TMAO in their blood, the more likely they were to develop cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke and death.
Many studies over the years have linked consumption of red and processed meat to cardiovascular disease and some cancers. The Harvard School of Public Health reported last year that among 83,000 nurses and 37,000 male health professionals followed since the 1980s, those who consumed the highest levels of red meat had the highest risk of death during study, and that one additional serving a day of red meat raised the risk of death by 13%.
The new findings don't mean that red meat is more hazardous than previously thought, but they may help explain the underlying risk, which some researchers have long thought was greater than the saturated fat and cholesterol content could explain.
Dr. Hazen speculated that carnitine could be compounding the danger. "Cholesterol is still needed to clog the arteries, but TMAO changes how cholesterol is metabolized—like the dimmer on a light switch," he said. "It may explain why two people can have the same LDL level [a measurement of one type of cholesterol], but one develops cardiovascular disease and the other doesn't."
One surprising finding, Dr. Hazen said, was how long-term dietary patterns affected the amount of TMAO-producing bacteria in the gut and thus magnified the risk. In the study, when a longtime omnivore consumed an eight-ounce steak and a carnitine supplement, both his bacteria and TMAO levels rose considerably. But when a vegan voluntarily ate the same combination, he showed no increase in TMAO or bacterial change. "Vegans basically lose their ability to digest" carnitine, said Dr. Hazen.
The study, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, didn't assess how little red meat people could consume and still have elevated TMAO. Nor did it look at how long someone had to abstain from red meat to end the process. "We know it will be longer than one week, but shorter than one year," Dr. Hazen said.
Trade groups for meat producers have questioned the link between red meat and cardiovascular disease on the grounds that studies that ask people to recall what they ate over long periods are imprecise.
As a dietary supplement, carnitine is designated as "generally regarded as safe" by the Food and Drug Administration, but few studies have looked at its long-term safety. A 2006 risk assessment found no adverse effects when subjects consumed 2,000 milligrams a day for six months.
Ads for supplements promote carnitine as helping boost energy levels, particularly in endurance sports, and assisting in recovery after intense exercise; some also claim that it helps reduce belly fat, shed pounds and improve brain function.
Duffy MacKay, vice president for scientific and regulatory affairs at the Council for Responsible Nutrition, a trade group for the supplement and energy drink industry, called the Nature study "a new, emerging hypothesis," but said the researchers were drawing large conclusions from small studies of mice, bacteria and human biomarkers.
"The concept that one component of your diet, or one molecular, is responsible for your health woes is questionable," Mr. MacKay added. Dr. Hazen noted that some energy drinks have more carnitine in a single can than a porterhouse steak. "I worry about what happens in 10, 20 or 30 years of consumption," he said. He said humans generally have plenty of carnitine in their diet, which also is found in small amounts in nuts, beans, vegetables and fruit, and don't need to take it in supplement form.


Hospitals and services within the NALHN include the Lyell McEwin Hospital (LMH), Modbury Hospital, a range of sub-acute and primary health care services and a number of state-wide services.
The following training and employment options are available at NALHN via the centralised annual Postgraduate Year 2+ (PGY2+) recruitment system. The Job Packs below is based on the 2018 recruitment campaign. Applicants are recommended to read the Job Packs prior to starting the application form.


For note takers, list makers, and gardeners seeking a creative way to plan their day.
Millions of people have embraced both bullet and guided journals as a means of organizing their daily lives. A Year in the Garden combines the best of both trends, and the result is an agenda-like structure packed with prompts that encourage organization, creativity, and mindfulness. For gardeners looking to plan their time in and out of the garden, A Year in the Garden helps users track what they are growing and what they want to grow and features creative exercises inspired by plants.
This high-end journal has all the bells and whistles—a dot-grid on high-quality bleed-proof paper, a ribbon marker, lay-flat binding, and an elastic closure.
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New in the Forex market? This market may sound really complicated and scary to tackle but it's not. Just like in any kinds of trade, you make money when you buy low and sell high. Forex trading is simply trading currencies in the Forex market.
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In the past, Forex trading was only offered to large financial institutions, like banks. And, it was also only offered to large companies, multi-national corporations and large currency dealers. This is because of the large and extremely strict financial requirements the Forex market imposed. This means that individual traders and small businesses are not able to participate in this liquid market.
However, in the late 90s, Forex was made available to individual traders and small businesses. This is due to the advances in the communications technology. High speed internet made it possible for people to enter the Forex market and have become one of the best make money at home businesses.
Forex trading is getting more and more popular each day. Besides, who wouldn't want to trade in the largest and the most liquid financial market in the world? Trading in Forex will certainly give you the opportunity to earn a lot of money. However, trading in this ever liquid market also has its risk. It is a fact that many people who traded in Forex lost a substantial amount of money and some of these people are seasoned traders.
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