Our choice to stay in a hotel in Cartagena proved to be the right move. This is because we found ourselves in the heart of the Bocagrande area. It is a touristy area due to the long beaches on both the ocean and bay sides of the peninsular. Within a few blocks of the hotel were several highly rated restaurants. On our first day, we grabbed lunch inside the Walled City. I thought it would be nice to sit outside (in the shade) and watch the tourists walk by as we ate. We like to people watch. This proved to be a bad idea. The food was not good and we were endlessly interrupted by street vendors. We don't mind the vendors but would like to eat in peace. We decided then to limit ourselves to eating in the area of our hotel where we found the food and selection to be much better, cheaper and quieter. Also, most restaurants in the area of our hotel offered menus in English.
Eating lunch here was a mistake. The view was good but not the food.
Outside of the hotel we talked to Tony who tried to sell us sunglasses, even though we were both wearing them at the time. Then, he tried to sell us a hat each. Yep, you guessed it; we were both wearing hats. He said his hats have "Colombia" written on them. I told him my hat had "Tilly" written on it. We had a good laugh. Tony's English was really good so we chatted with him about the area. We found he works the same area seven days a week and has a wife and seven kids to support. He told us about the seven kids later when he knew we were not going to buy anything. So, I'm pretty sure it wasn't to get a sympathy purchase from us. I imagine Tony is a pretty good salesman to support a family with his portable store. We give him an A+ for persistence and an A++ for personality. Each day as we exit or enter the hotel, Tony is there to say hello.
We did a very touristy thing on our first two days. Cindy, our ever frugal entertainment director, purchased tickets for the double-decker hop-on hop-off bus. The bus makes fourteen stops at various city areas of interest. The tickets are for two days. As luck would have it, one of the stops was at the McDonald's a couple of blocks from our hotel. We thought we'd get the lay of the land from the bus stops and if any area warranted further exploration we could return by taxi after the tickets expired. Cindy found if she purchased the tickets on the local Colombia website rather than the international dot-com site, she could save about 50% from what other tourists were paying. If you are in Cartagena and wish to ride the hop-on hop-off bus, buy your tickets from here.
The old Walled City of Cartagena is simply beautiful. It is by far the best preserved colonial city we have ever visited. It is no wonder millions of tourists come here every year. Strolling down the narrow streets surrounded by 400+ year old buildings was an incredible experience I will cherish forever.
We spent the first couple days roaming about aimlessly just taking in the sights. During our walkabout, we're setting up a plan of the area attractions to revisit and spend a little more time. High on the list is a historic walking tour of the Walled City and also the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a large fort. We also wanted to go to the Gold Museum but found it was closed for renovations, oh well, plenty of other stuff to do here.
I wonder how old this door is?
Note how the pedestrians are on the shady side. It is really hot here!
Just outside of the Walled City is a small park called Parque Del Centenario. This was a destination for us since a fellow cruiser told us the park had some sloths in the trees. I have never seen a sloth outside of a zoo. When I get reincarnated, I want to come back as a sloth. Can you imagine having such a stress free slow moving life? I'd be a really great sloth! There is more to this sloth hunt story. Keep reading.
While taking a break inside the Walled City, Cindy and I parked ourselves on a bench in the Plaza de Bolívar park and flagged down a vendor selling cold bottled water. The only bench open in the shade was to be shared with a lady who had a Jehovah's Witness stand set up. Not sure if she spoke English, I asked her if we could share the bench. Her name is Betty and she is from Minnesota. She has been a missionary worker in Colombia for four years. She said she loves to get away from the cold temperatures and the snow in her home state. I told her I thought she'd overdone it a little bit looking for a warmer country. We chatted with Betty for about 20 minutes before she had to leave for a meeting. We sat for a little bit longer and once cooled off we slowly meandered our way toward the park. It was really nice to have a conversation with an English speaking person and Betty turned out to be a sweet and kind lady.
Besides hearing about sloths in the park, several other people mentioned monkeys there. We got completely turned around inside the historic area and had to use Google maps to find our way out of the wall on the side of the city with the park. After we entered the park it didn't take long to find a sloth. We notice a small group of people pointing cameras and phones toward the tree. Eureka! Our first sloth sighting. We were so excited! Lucky for us the sloth was awake and fairly active; well, about as active as a sloth gets. And, as an added bonus the mama sloth had a baby attached to her. Ahhh! Even baby sloths are cute as buttons.
We roamed the park taking full advantage of the tree provided shade. This time our eyes were focusing on the tree branches looking for monkeys. Normally monkeys are pretty easy to spot since they shake the branches so much when they move about. A tidbit we learned after seeing our first wild monkey in Grenada. We were told these are small monkeys. Not knowing how small a monkey can be I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. We had just about given up when Cindy noticed Betty walking toward us.
Betty asked us if we had seen the baby sloth. She told us one of the park caretakers mentioned to her the mama sloth was about ready to set the baby loose. Everyone was pretty excited about this. We told Betty we were hoping to see the monkeys in addition to the sloths but couldn't seem to spot them. She said to follow her. Betty found Roberto who is a park caretaker. She introduced us and said if anyone could find the monkeys Roberto could. Roberto carried a small bag of mangos with him and the moment we walked into the area of the monkey's habitat they watched him closely. The monkey's hangout was a little off the beaten path. Roberto reached into his bag and pulled out a ripe mango and sliced it. Now the monkeys came down from the higher branches. They were fixated on the fresh juicy treat. Roberto handed me the mango slice and told me how to feed them without getting bitten. As soon as I reached out the cutest little monkey came down the tree trunk. It reached out and took the mango from my hand. Wow! I was just hoping to see a monkey. To actually feed one was not even something I had thought about.
I gave Roberto a tip. Nothing in Colombia is free. If someone does a service for you, a tip is expected. It doesn't have to be a big amount. Even the smallest tips are appreciated. Roberto shook my hand and I tried to explain to him how he made my day. I think he understood.
Cindy and I were talking later that day about how funny it is when the path one takes in life can have unexpected take your breath away moments. Had it not been for the people we met in Santa Marta who told us about the park, we would have never found it. It was not in any of the tourist information or brochures. In fact, the park was mostly full of local people taking a lunch break. Because of this we saw our very first wild sloths, a mama and baby. Had we not have chatted with Betty who took a break from spreading the word of the JW, we would not have met Roberto. Had it not have been for Roberto, we would not have found the monkeys and fed them. Roberto even had names for each of the monkeys. Life is good and we are loving our time in Cartagena.


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Evolution of the PSFG
The Preston SF Group has been active since 1982, and attracts people interested in Science Fiction, Comics, and Horror fiction. Many are fans but there is a high proportion of creators who regularly attend. BRYAN TALBOT, the creator of the award winning "Luther Arkwright" comic, attends every meeting if he is not being wined and dined by some exotic comics convention. DAVE WINDETT, comics artist and illustrator, also attends regularly.
STEPHEN GALLAGHER, the author of "The Boat House", "Rain", "Down River" and "Valley of Lights", among many others, also attends all meetings. A few years ago Steve adapted an early novel, "Chimera", to be serialised on TV.
Authors who make reasonably regular appearances include DAVID MACE author of "Shadow Hunters", "Frankenstein's Children" and "The Highest Ground", and RAMSEY CAMPBELL, Britain's most respected Horror Author.
Among the other comic's creators who often attend are LEO BAXENDALE (inventor of "The Bash Street Kids" and "Minnie The Minx" and other BEANO and WHAM characters), DAVE TAYLOR artist for MARVEL UK and 2000AD artists like CARL CRITCHLOW (also famous for "Thrudd The Barbarian"), and JOHN RIDGWAY (also known for his Dr Who strips). Graphic illustrators JIM PITTS, JASON HURST and MARTIN McKENNA are also regular attendees. JOHN COULTHART, the artist on the banned, Manchester based, Lord Horror comic also often attends.
People come to the Group to mix with people with like interests - people who recognise the books and films SF fans like to talk about. But above all it is a place to enjoy yourself and have a few drinks in a convivial atmosphere.
At least once a month the Group has a guest speaker who entertains us and suffers the ordeal of questions ("Where do you get your wacky and zany ideas?" has been banned by the way!). Entry is Free even when there is a speaker and there is a free newsletter (KIMOTA) most meetings.
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE GROUP
The Group has changed location many times. Not, it must be stressed, because we were barred, but because the venues became too small or the landlords took us for granted and started asking for money!
On Wednesday the 2nd of June 1982 five people met at the insistent request of one Lawrence Dean in the LAMB & PACKET public house on Friargate in Preston. This was the beginning of ten years of meetings for the Preston Speculative Fiction Group. From the initial membership of five where there is now a floating membership of over two hundred. Lawrence had phoned up everyone in the Preston area who was a member of the British SF Association and persuaded them to meet every two weeks.
When the Lamb & Packet became too busy and noisy the Group started to feel squashed. The next venue was THE GUILD TAVERN in October '82. Through Lawrence's efforts and word of mouth advertising the Group continued to grow to about 10 people. It was around this time that Bryan Talbot joined.
THE BLACK HORSE
In January 1983 the Group moved to the BLACK HORSE pub in Friargate. This pub had (and still has) small rooms that were just suited to the numbers of the Group at that time (about 12). It was in the Black Horse that the Group first started to have regular guests, of which BOB SHAW was the first on the 11th of May 1983.
Due to having guests and a continually increasing membership, the manager of the Black Horse offered the upstairs room to the Group free of charge every second Wednesday. This suited the Group down to the ground, as there was a bar and the room and it was large enough to have guests in. Stephen Gallagher had been to one early meeting and was an active member of the Bolton SF Group for years, however he swapped allegiances and became a regular attendee at the Black Horse meetings.
Unfortunately, when the management of the pub changed they started to want payment for the room. The Group thought about charging admission to pay for this extra cost, but this went against the philosophy of the Group and it was thought better to find a new haunt.
In 1987 we moved to the STANLEY ARMS, which offered us an upstairs room with bar. The room was larger than The Black Horse so Lawrence had room to expand his book-stall and we had guests like Richard O'Brien who packed the room and entertained us with songs. Lawrence's book stall worked really well for raising cash for the Group, but when Lawrence's job required him to move to Canterbury, no-one had the stamina to cart tens of heavy boxes up to the meetings every two weeks.
So everything was fine for a couple of years. Eventually, however, the Stanley started taking the Group's trade for granted and refused us the use of the room on some nights we didn't have a guest. This made it difficult to talk, or set up stalls or do anything else on the spur of the moment.
So, in November 1989, we moved to THE BODEGA WINE BAR, in Cannon Street. This bar only opened for the Group on a Wednesday, so we had free run of a giant function room with bar and an even bigger downstairs bar. This and the friendship of the manager, Arthur, made it a wonderful venue. However, the snows of 1989 damaged the roof and the owner did not seem prepared to fix it. We struggled on expecting the roof of the upstairs bar to collapse on us at any time. The place was sold, and even though there were assurances that the new owner would keep the arrangements the same, it closed. It has recently reopened as an Italian Restaurant.
The Group had a brief re-acquaintance with THE BLACK HORSE, but it was too small for the enlarged membership, and we really couldn't have too many guests. Though we did get Diana Wynne Jones along for an intimate evening in the posh bar upstairs. Her talk was given from a bar stool to a crowded room.
THE CHURCH STREET TAVERN
In November 1990 the Group moved to THE BEARS PAW in Church Street. It had a large function room and we stayed long enough for it to change its name to THE CHURCH STREET TAVERN.
While the pub was being refurbished and the changing its name for a couple of months we were offered the hospitality of the upstairs room in the NASEEB Indian Restaurant over the road from The Bears Paw, which was a delight, having Boddingtons and free Indian nibbles.
We went back to The Church Street Tavern, but in January 1995 we left due to double booking and nights without a bar. These barless nights were strange. Upstairs, without a bar were twenty to thirty people, who had to go downstairs where there were two barmen and NO customers.
RECENT VENUES
Anyway in February 1995 we made the move back to the Bodega, although it had name changed to THE FOSSALTO RISTORANTE and the roof was fixed. As you can guess this is an Italian Restaurant - very handy for those meals with guests before meetings. However it was not as convenient as a pub and in August 1995 we moved to The ADELPHI, Fylde Street Preston. This public House near the University has a reasonably sized upstairs room and real ale on tap.
In September 1996, we returned to the function room of the CHURCH STREET TAVERN. A guest beer is usually available, and the management has changed, again. After a group reorganisation we are now meeting at the back of GREYFRIARS.
As of 1999 the group has returned to its roots. Which basically means we sit around and chat, while drinking. The guests are extremely infrequest and very informal, but as we approach our 20s (the group, not the members) we have decided to slow down and take it easy.
Since the middle of 2003 we now meet every first Tuesday of the month.
Jan 2004 - Another pub move, to the Anderton Arms. The middle of Preston now seems to have lost all pubs where talking is actually possible, so we are having to reach further afield.
The current location can be found on the current location page.
If it sounds like the sort of thing that might interest you, why not pop along on one of the meeting nights and give it a try. Remember there is no membership fee and no commitment. See you there!
Gwyneth Jones
Mary Talbot
Bryan Talbot
Jason Hurst
Jamie Delano
John Coulthart
Leo Baxendale
Chris Achilleos
Guests from Other Worlds
Professor Jack Cohen

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Comments I have just spent two hours "walking along the Bridgewater Canal" on my computer. Thank you very much for your photography, this is an excellent Website. Keep up the good work.
I was born in Salford and lived in Flixton as a small child, before going to Australia. I have a twin brother, Pete, who lives in Urmston M/c and does a lot of walking and photography around the Manchester area. I will ask him to look at your site and make some comments on some of the "landmarks".
Comments Your walk from Stockton Heath to Runcorn: It's a shame you didn't have time to pop into Norton Priory on your walk, it has a great cafe where you could have replenished yourselves.
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I will visit your site again to follow the adventures of Brian and Thomas in Canal World.
How did you find our site? Email from you!
Comments Astonishing! An inspiration to the rest of us.
Comments Very informative and interesting site. I enjoy walking along canals with my partner and he is a keen photographer. Nice to see your ideas about getting trains back.
Where are you? Pemberton. Wigan.
Congratulations on your new site, I'm sure it will become as popular as your other sites. I have visited many canal sites but none have much contribution to the cyclist. Perhaps it may be a idea for you to take note of the tow paths as to if they in your opinion are suitable for cyclist. I prefare to cycle along the canal as I'm sure many more cyclist do. Just an idea.


If you had enough using those old-fashioned tape dispensers, then maybe one of the following tape dispensers will appeal to you.
Measuring Tape Dispenser: A tape dispenser shaped like a tape measure.
Colorful Automatic Tape Dispenser: The transparent case lets you see the inner workings in action.
Koziol Tape Dispenser: It holds the tape roll around his waist, and has a metal edge held in his hand enabling you to cut exact lengths of tape every time with ease.
Folle Stainless Steel Tape Dispenser: This tape dispenser weighs about one kilo, which makes it a one-hand dispenser.
Parrot Tape Dispenser: It's made of wood, hand carved and painted and just adorable!
Wooden Tape Dispenser: It's a part of 'Magno Desk Set by Singgih S. Kartono' which is made from java ebony, mahogany, and pine.
Abrollding Tape Dispenser: This one certainly looks cool, but it takes two hands to use.
Elephant and Monkey Tape Dispenser: Each of these is unique and hand-made, designed by Iomoi and custom made by a New York sculptor.
Mr. P Tape Dispenser: "The tape rolls out from Mr. P's mouth like a never-ending piece of tongue that can be torn off at his feet."
Wood Camera Tape Dispenser: This tape dispenser is shaped like a vintage film camera.
Oreo Tape Dispenser: It looks just like a biscuit.
On the Cutting Edge of Tape Dispenser: The new tape dispenser cuts tapes in a straight line.


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A sensational riverside town house, set within a secure gated development of just six houses enjoying stunning un-interrupted river views on each floor. Furthermore, the property benefits from having a secure private double garage.
The wonderfully bright and well-proportioned property offers fabulous entertaining space, with ground floor kitchen/dining room spanning from front to back with partial double-height vaulted ceiling all opening and overlooking a sleek garden with fantastic views. The first floor provides further living space, once again enjoying the West facing river views whilst over the top two floors are four bedrooms and three bathrooms with the extremely large master enjoying both stunning river views and a most luxurious en-suite bathroom.
Waters Edge is extremely well located as it overlooks the protected London Wetlands Centre and therefore enjoys arguably one of the best views across the Thames. The property offers wonderfully convenient access to transport links via Hammersmith Underground Station (Piccadilly, District, Hammersmith & City Lines) with easy access towards Heathrow Airport via the A4/M4.


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We use an information-theoretic approach to describe changes in lending relationships between federal funds market participants around the time of the Lehman Brothers failure. Unlike previous work that conducts maximum-likelihood estimation on undirected networks, our analysis distinguishes between borrowers and lenders and looks for broader lending relationships (multibank lending cycles) that extend beyond the immediate counterparties. We find that significant changes in lending patterns emerge following implementation of the Interest on Reserves policy by the Federal Reserve on October 9, 2008.


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Ukrainian korovai – Authentic wedding bread
Wedding korovai is not only luscious pastry, but it is also the ritual bread with great symbolic meaning. Korovai is used to bless a new family life and is highly respected all over Ukraine.
The entertaining and rich in events Ukrainian wedding ceremony can't even be imagined without korovai. It starts and ends with the wedding bread. Embellished with diverse ornaments and figures, korovai symbolizes the union of two loving hearts. Its round shape is associated with the Sun that is worshiped by Slavic people.
Researchers found that since the XI century no wedding celebration has taken place without the wedding bread in Rus'. Korovai was presented at lavish royal and princely weddings. In the XVI-XVII centuries, in Kievan Rus' there was a tradition called "put on korovai" ("na korovai poklasty") which meant to gift an engaged couple - guests and relatives gave the newlyweds presents in exchange for a piece of the wedding bread.
According to Ukrainian wedding traditions, besides the main korovai, many other wedding bakery products were cooked for the wedding. Each of them was used in a long, interesting and engaging ritual Ukrainian wedding ceremony. The purpose of these loaves of bread was reflected in their specific names like "father, couple, lie-abed, twig, horns, wedding geese," and more.
However, korovai has remained the main traditional wedding symbol, and it is impossible to imagine main ritual actions without it. The wedding bread was used for such important actions as the blessing of the young couple, the connection of the members of both families into one, and many more.
Magic rituals of baking
One of the most important wedding rituals was dough kneading which symbolized relatives' blessing for the creation of a new family. Each action of cookies in the process of wedding bread kneading and baking had a symbolic and magic value.
The wedding bread was cooked following ancient traditions, on certain days of the week. In the Eastern regions, korovai was baked in the bride's house. In Volhynia and Podilia the wedding bread was made in the house of relatives. In other regions, korovai could be baked either in the home of a bride or a groom.
Usually, relatives from both the bride's side and the groom's side took part in the baking process, thus demonstrating their desire to become related. Only women who were in a successful, happy marriage and who can share their family happiness and well-being with the newly formed young family were honored to bake korovai.
Joining together experience and skills
The friendly and collaborative work of cookies symbolized the unity and unbreakable bond of the future young family.
Even the number of women mattered. In some regions, the odd number of cookies was considered a lucky one, especially if the number was seven. In other regions, the even number of women was invited to ensure a young couple will live in harmony for the whole life.
Women who made the dough brought their own products – salo (pork lard), eggs, flour, etc. During the cooking process, women were bound with a special embroidered towel and their hands were washed with holy water. Cookies also sang folkloric wedding songs and prayed.
- Shall we dance?
After the dough raised, it was carefully placed in the hearth. Then the elder cookie took a bread spade and used it to knock on all four kitchen walls. The rest of the women took a barrel where the dough was kneaded and performed a ritual dance with it. While dancing they knocked on the ceiling with the barrel three times, as if showing how high and successful korovai should be. In Poltava region, there was a tradition to break the barrel where dough for the wedding bread was kneaded.
How korovai can bring good luck
It was believed that a successful korovai (high, puff, and evenly baked) brings happiness to family life. The higher the wedding bread rises and the more layers or decorations it has, the better the marriage will be. Yet a cracked or broken korovai is a bad sign for the marriage. It foretells difficulties for the engaged couple that may cause misunderstanding and even can lead to divorce. That is why cookies strived to use all their experience and skills to bake as good wedding bread as possible.
The shape and weight of korovai
The wedding bread has a round shape and symbolizes powerful and mighty Sun. Particular attention was paid to the size of korovai. Ukrainian ancestors believed: "The bigger korovai is, the longer and happier the married life will be." In some villages, there was a tradition to bake the wedding bread as big as a dinner table. So, three or even four strong men had to bring korovai to guests. Traditionally, the wedding bread included two parts: the lower layer - the so-called "sole" or "bottom" that was made of rye or wheat flour and the top layer that presented a large round loaf of bread made of sweet dough (fancy pastry).
Ukrainian wedding bread embellishments
Traditional Ukrainian korovai was decorated with versatile flowers, leaves, guelder rose, birds, wheat spikelets, and herb ornaments made of unfermented dough (flour and water paste). Each decoration has a symbolic meaning.
1. Bunches of guilder rose berries are the attributes of love and mutual understanding. They are formed with the help of a confectionery syringe, arranging thin strips and balls one be one. If the dough is too tight for a syringe, you can "sculpture" bunches with your hands, just like you did in the childhood with plasticine.
2. Wheat spikelets symbolize prosperity. Make a thin strip out of dough, roll it off, make cuts from the sides with a not very sharp knife. Pull the edges slightly and the spikelets will become more fluffy.
3. Grapes mean financial well-being and fertility. The method of shaping is the same as with guelder rose branches.
4. Plaits are a special symbol signifying the union of a husband and wife. This item makes korovai lush and splendid. It is believed: the richer the plait, the more abundant life of the bride and groom will be. Roll out the dough and shape two strips, then interlace the strips.
5. Flowers and leaves are the additional elements to bunches of guilder rose berries and grapes. It is easy to make them: roll small cookies with your hand, spread and smooth them. Take a knife and cut out a flower or a leaf. Slightly pull the edges with your fingers to give the decoration a natural look.
6. Swan is a symbol of fidelity. On the wedding bread, any birds must be in a pair. This means a happy marital life. To make the bird, shape the oval out of the dough, then push the top end with your fingers - this will be a neck and a head. Wings and tail shape with hands, draw separate feathers with a knife.
It is very important to decorate korovai only with "pair" symbols which are a very powerful sign for newlyweds, for instance, two birds near each other, interwoven branches or flowers, two rings side by side, the moon and the sun. This is a very powerful sign for newlyweds.
Blessing of a young couple with bread
Parents blessed the bride and groom with korovai before their marriage ceremony. Historically, the newlyweds were given the middle of korovai which was considered the happiest one, symbolizing prosperity and achievement of the wisdom of life. There is also a belief that those of the newlyweds who bites the biggest piece of bread will be the head of the family.
Korovai in the wedding ceremony
The wedding bread was placed in the center of the festive table and served as a decoration of the feast, symbolizing welfare and fortune. At the end of the wedding, korovai was divided and given to all present – in such a way newlyweds shared their happiness with all their relatives and guests.
Decorations of the wedding bread were given to unmarried girls as a wish to find happiness in family life. It is interesting that the upper part of the wedding bread was shared among guests, while the band (musicians) that entertained guests took the bottom of korovai - that was their right. You should also know that in the Ukrainian tradition, the wedding bread is baked only once in human life. If one of the bridesmen is going to remarry, then korovai is not allowed to bake.
If you're ever invited to be a guest at a Ukrainian wedding, be sure to leave room for korovai. Because it a sign of disrespect if you refuse to take a bite when it is offered to you. Everyone has to eat a small piece.
If you are overwhelmed with the beauty of Ukrainian korovai and would like to order one, there are many bakeries that provide them globally.
Or you may try to bake korovai on your own. All the more so we have a great recipe for you - https://ukrainian-recipes.com/wedding-round-loaf-of-bread.html
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Multiple Ukrainian military departments were targeted by a spear phishing campaign which attempted to drop a RATVERMIN backdoor as part of a second-stage payload delivered with the help of a Powershell script.
The malicious campaign was discovered by FireEye Threat Intelligence's research team and continues an ongoing attack against Ukrainian government targets which started during 2018, with the hacking group behind it appearing to be connected with the so-called Luhansk People's Republic (LPR).
As part of the spear phishing attacks, the hackers sent emails designed to look like they were delivered by a United Kingdom defense manufacturer called Armtrac.
Multiple lure files were attached to the phishing emails which were designed to trick the targets into running the Powershell dropper script disguised as an LNK file with a PDF extension and the icon of a Microsoft Word document.
The other two documents originating from the official Armtrac website [1, 2] designed to further gain the trust of the potential victims were packed in a ZIP archive, compressed again as a 7z archive named Armtrac-Commercial.7z, and attached to the phishing emails.
The RATVERMIN .NET backdoor is a Remote Access Tool (RAT ) discovered by Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 in January 2018 which collects and exfiltrates system information from its victims and "collects all keystrokes and clipboard data and encrypts the data before storing it" with the help of a keylogger.
As all other backdoors, RATVERMIN also allows its masters to run a large variety of commands on the compromised system, ranging from launching and killing processes and capturing audio/screenshots to updating the malware and deleting files.
"While more evidence is needed for definitive attribution, this activity showcases the accessibility of competent cyber espionage capabilities, even to sub-state actors," says the report.


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The right to vote for some, not all: An analysis of racism in the women's suffrage movement
By Emma Collins, F/G Scholar
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The debate about the legacy of the suffrage movement has been in the news cycle lately with the coverage about voters in this past election going from the polls to Susan B. Anthony's grave to place their "I voted" stickers on her tombstone as a tribute for her work. News coverage pointed out that this tribute was particularly fitting because a record number of women were elected as governors and to Congress during this election cycle. Continue reading The right to vote for some, not all: An analysis of racism in the women's suffrage movement
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Protests and social media: How dissent and technology intersect to empower
By Evan Heichelbech, F/G Scholar
Mary Beth Tinker is nearly five decades removed from the landmark Supreme Court ruling which told her she didn't have to shed her constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate, but she credits more than just the Supreme Court justices for her 13-year-old self's victory in the case. Continue reading Protests and social media: How dissent and technology intersect to empower
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Reflection: The language of protest and media bias
By Cameron Coyle, F/G Scholar
The media has a long history of covering events differently depending on the people involved in the story. Patrisse Cullors, the founder of Black Lives Matter, was quoted in an interview with Time Magazine in February 2018 saying she believed the Black Lives Matter movement was covered in a discriminatory manner, portraying them to be "aimless" and "too angry," while Parkland protestors were treated like heroes, even though they were all essentially protesting unnecessary killings. Continue reading Reflection: The language of protest and media bias
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Reflection: Not your Founding Fathers' protests
While America has roots in protest, the Founding Fathers could not have fathomed the way modern protests could mobilize, spread, and find success. The year of 2018 has not been immune to heartache and damage, but it has found a series of small lights in the darkness: protests. Between Black Lives Matter, #MarchForOurLives and more, the American public will no longer stand idly by as people die. Continue reading Reflection: Not your Founding Fathers' protests
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New York – May 6, 2021 – KKR today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to invest in Charter Next Generation ("CNG"), a leading producer of specialty films used in flexible packaging, industrial, healthcare, and consumer applications. KKR will be joining Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. as an equal co-owner of the business, and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) will also be investing in the transaction to become a minority owner.
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Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, and Latham & Watkins LLP served as advisors to CNG, while Kirkland & Ellis and Deloitte served as advisors to KKR.
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How Do I Log Into My Spotify Account?
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Véronique Sabban est une artiste plasticienne contemporaine, née le  à Nice (France). Elle vit et travaille en Belgique.

Biographie
Véronique Sabban naît en 1967 à Nice.

Après avoir achevé ses études secondaires, Véronique Sabban intègre l'Académie royale des beaux-arts de Bruxelles où elle obtient en 1990 un Mastère en Arts Plastiques, Visuels et de l'Espace avec la mention "Grande Distinction.

Elle obtient, sur concours, une bourse de recherche à la Fondation du Musée de la tapisserie et des arts du tissu, sous la direction du chef d'atelier : E.Dubrunfaut, de 1990 à 1991.

Véronique Sabban expose régulièrement, essentiellement en Belgique. Nombre de ses œuvres se retrouvent dans des collections privées et dans certains musées belges, dont le Musée des Beaux-Arts (ancienne piscine) de Mouscron renommé « Centre culturel de Mouscron », le Musée de l'Escrime Charles Debeur, le Musée d'Art spontané.

De 1990 à 1991, Véronique Sabban participe aux ateliers de recherches et d'expérimentations au Musée de la Tapisserie et des Arts Textiles de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles.

Œuvres

Peinture
 Sur toile avec de la peinture acrylique
 Sur papier calligraphique avec de l'encre de Chine dès 2000
 Sur feuilles de livre jaunies, témoin du temps qui passe...
 Sur des partitions

Sculpture
 Sculptures en terre cuite.
Formée à la technique de la céramique en cours du soir (1992 à 1995) à l'École d'Art d'Uccle, elle explore toutes les qualités de ce médium. La terre étant malléable et souple à souhait, au départ d'un bloc brut qu'elle travaille, malaxe et évide afin de n'en retenir que la quintessence de visages très expressifs. Loin des standards de beauté classiques, c'est l'intériorité des personnages qui importe à l'artiste. Ses portraits sont volontairement déformés. Ses sculptures en terre cuite sont soit émaillées, enfumées ou traitées avec la technique d'origine japonaise du Raku.

 Sculptures-assemblages.
Autodidacte dans cet art, soucieuse du recyclage, elle crée des sculptures-assemblages, se servant de pièces destinées à être jetées, elle les récupère et les assemble en vue de leur redonner une nouvelle vie, artistique, dont les réalisations sont teintées d'humour.

Illustrations

 En 1998, elle crée pour une édition limitée à  le coffret des dictionnaires Le Robert, aux couleurs de la France.

Reportage
 L'artiste dans la société, reportage réalisé par Elise Boon sur Véronique Sabban en

Expositions

Expositions personnelles (liste non exhaustive)
 2019 : Galerie d'Art "Au fil du temps", Bruxelles
 2018 : Artwing presents "Art & Drinks with Véronique Sabban", Tribes Brussels European Quarter
 2016 : La Maison du Livre - article 643 de présentation de l'exposition de Véronique Sabban « Encres à la Page», Bruxelles
 2015 : Espace Blanche - Contemporary Art Gallery -, "Véronique Sabban: Visages et Paysages", Quartier Grand Place, Bruxelles
 2013 : Sofitel Brussels Europe
 2010 : Galerie Venta, Liège
 2010 : Les Frissons d'orchestre, Maison Fraeyman, Bruxelles.
 2010 : Parcours d'artistes de St-Gilles.
 2002 : Musée des Beaux-Arts (ancienne piscine) de Mouscron renommé « Centre culturel de Mouscron"
 2001 : Véronique Sabban « se donne à voir », salle du Bélian à Mons.
 2000 : Galerie Reinold Ketelbuters, Bruxelles Sablon
 2000 : Galerie Viviana Grandi, Bruxelles
 1995 : Cimaises Mercator, "Inside Out - Véronique Sabban", Bruxelles et Anvers

Expositions collectives (liste non exhaustive)
 2020 : Institut Bruno Lussato, Bruxelles
 2019 : Marco Titucci fine-art-galleries, De Haan
 2014 : City Museum Nepomuk, République tchèque
 2014 : « Carte de Visite – ArtOpenKunst », exposition collective et multidisciplinaire initiée par l'Echevinat de la Culture de la Ville de Bruxelles dans les Anciens Établissements Vanderborght
 2011 : 'Summer Madness', Nova Belgica Art & Design gallery, Sint-Truiden
 2010 : Parcours d'artistes de Saint-Gilles (Bruxelles): « Peintures et sculptures autour de la figure humaine ».
 2010 : Parcours d'artistes d'Ixelles-Maalbeek
 2007 : Rollebeek Gallery28, Bruxelles Sablon
 2005 : Belgium Horse Parade pour I.F.A.H – Europe (International Federation for Animal's Health)- La Tribune de Bruxelles n° 138,

 2004 : Galerie Jos Depypere, Kuurne
 2004 : Galerie Figure, Paris
 1998 : "Les couleurs de l'été" Galerie Dimmers, Bruxelles
 1996 : "Cœur d'amour épris, de l'imaginaire au virtuel", Musée Jean-Lurçat et de la Tapisserie contemporaine, Anger (FR)
 1989 : Participation à Europalia Japon, réalisation collective du Aomori Nebuta Matsuri

Foires d'art internationales
 2013 : Art Event Namur représentée par la Galerie Venta
 2011 : Ceci n'est pas une Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain de Bruxelles, Sablon
 2010 : Brussels Accessible Art Fair, Bruxelles
 2010 :  Journée du Livre & des Arts dans le cadre de la Foire du livre de Bruxelles
 2007 : Art Event, Anvers
 2005 : Lineart, Flander Expo Gent représentée par la Galerie Depijpere
 2003: Mini Print International de gravure miniature, Taller Galeria Fort, Cadaques
 1996 :  Triennale internationale de mini-textiles, Musée Jean Lurçat

Performances artistiques
 2021 : Art Performance, Bibliothèque Solvay - Edifico, Bruxelles
 1995 : Art Performance, sur le mur de la Gare de Bruxelles-Chapelle pour Recyclart.

Prix
 2016 : Lauréate de «Laat je kunsten zien» pour De Bosuil, Overijse
 1994 : Lauréate du Prix Olivier Strelli (sculpture assemblage)

Collections
 2013 : Galerie Deroyan, tapisserie intitulée "Rouges de gris" 264 X 361,  réalisée en 1990
 2005 : Rob Fine Food, quadriptyque intitulé "Cour de ferme" 70 x 250
 2002 : Musée des Beaux-arts de Mouscron, tableau intitulé : "Consolation" 140 x144, réalisé en1995
 2001 : Musée de l'Escrime Charles Debeur, tableau intitulé : "La Riposte"  40 x 60, réalisé en 2001
 2001 : Boomerang cartes postales catalogue, Belgique
 1998 : Boomerang cartes postales catalogue, Belgique
 1997 : Musée d'Art spontané, monotype intitulé "Séisme"  25 x 33 cm, réalisé en 1995
 1995 : MJB de Belgique, tableau intitulé "Première phase" 100 x 70,  réalisé en 1991

Références

Annexes

Bibliographie
 Dictionnaire des artistes plasticiens de Belgique des XIXe et XXe siècles
 Deux siècles de signatures d'artistes de Belgique, Paul Piron, 2002
 Femmes! Et plus encore (une série de portraits de femmes remarquables de notre époque, politiciennes, sportives, scientifiques etc.) d'Alain Trémiseau, paru aux éditions Convaincre, 1999
 Dictionnaire biographique illustré des artistes en Belgique depuis 1830
 Tempo Medical, Notre artiste du mois: Véronique Sabban, 1999
 Une monographie dans la collection "Artistes & Galeries 1998", Christophe Poncelet aux éditions  S.I. Belgium
 Une monographie dans la collection « Artistes et Galeries 1997» aux éditions  S.I. Belgium,
 Plaque de cuivre gravée originale de Véronique Sabban et insérée dans la reliure du livre : L'École des pères d'Hervé Bazin, enrichi de deux états de gravure (E.A. I-II/III). Reliure établie par Jacqueline Liekens .Paris, Le Seuil, 1991

Liens externes

 Site personnel
ArtLand
Interview de Véronique Sabban au MJB

Plasticien belge contemporain
Peintre belge du XXIe siècle
Peintre figuratif
Peintre portraitiste belge
Sculpteur belge du XXIe siècle
Sculptrice belge
Naissance en novembre 1967
Naissance à Nice
Personnalité liée à Nice

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Home News Elections Linda Stephens - NC Court of Appeals Judge
Linda Stephens - NC Court of Appeals Judge
by Jeffrey C. Billman
Name as it appears on the ballot: Linda Stephens
Campaign website: www.JudgeLindaStephens.org
Phone number: (919)346-3564
Email: info@judgelindastephens.org
Years lived in the state: 42
Please tell us what in your record as a public official or private citizen demonstrates your ability to be effective, fair, and impartial on the bench? These might include career or community service—please be specific.
I believe that my record, meaning the hundreds of decisions that I have authored in the 10 years that I have served on the Court of Appeals, reflects my commitment and ability to be effective, fair, and impartial on the bench. For folks that do not have the time to comb through all of these opinions, I refer you to two opposing legal organizations in our state. Both have honored me with their highest awards in recent years, making me the first person to have ever received both awards. In 2015, I was awarded the J. Robert Elster Award for professional excellence by the NC Association of Defense Attorneys (civil defense attorneys). This summer, I was awarded the Outstanding Appellate Judge Award for 2016 by the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (plaintiff's attorneys). Moreover, I have been endorsed by individuals of opposite political parties and organizations that sometimes hold opposing positions to one another. I believe that these awards and endorsements speak to my commitment to treating everyone fairly and to favoring no one.
What do you believe qualifies you to serve on Court of Appeals?
Having served as a Judge on the Court of Appeals since 2006, I have actually done the work of the Court for a substantial enough period of time for my qualifications to do the work to be evaluated. Moreover, I came to the Court with 27 years of experience as a lawyer.
In addition to a strong intellect, fair-minded outlook, and willingness to work hard, I believe that a Judge must be willing to commit to the oath of office taken when sworn in at the Court of Appeals. That is, in pertinent part: to uphold the Constitutions of my Country and my State; to uphold the laws of my State when they are consistent with the Constitutions; to follow the law in every case to reach the result the law requires even when that result is different from my personal beliefs. My record indicates I have faithfully adhered to that oath.
How do you define yourself politically? How does that impact your judicial approach?
I believe that it is inappropriate to define yourself politically in a judicial race. Political bent should not affect the ability to apply the law to the facts or case before you. I am a registered Democrat, but I think that is irrelevant to my ability to perform the work of the Court. I would hope that all judges, regardless of party or politics, apply themselves fairly and without political partisanship to all of their cases.
What do you believe are the three most important qualities a judge must have to be an effective jurist? Which judges, past or present, do you most admire? Why?
Dedication to the rule of law, intellectual ability, strong work ethic, and attention to detail. I am a huge admirer of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg because she demonstrates all of these qualities as well as strength of character, a fierce independence, and has a great sense of humor.
The INDY's mission is to help build a more just community in the Triangle. How would your election help further that goal?
I have a record of applying the law fairly to all, which is the heart of justice. My work has earned the endorsements of legal organizations (NCAJ, NC Association of Women Attorneys), the teachers (NC Association of Educators), police and firefighters (Police Benevolent Association, Fraternal Order of Police, Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association), labor groups (AFL-CIO, Teamsters), and community groups (Peoples' Alliance, Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, Equality NC, NCNow, NC Sierra Club, Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, and NC Voters for Animal Welfare). I think these endorsements speak volumes about my qualifications and judicial temperament.
What do you think are the three most crucial issues facing the state's judicial system at this moment? Explain how, if elected, you'd help remedy those issues. And how do you think the Court of Appeals can do to address those issues?
While our system has improved, our state is beleaguered by an issue of unequal access to justice. First, we have record numbers of people living in poverty. Because of the continued cuts to legal aid organizations in North Carolina, fewer residents have access to affordable legal help. Our local court clerks work hard to help people in need, but there are still people being left behind and shut out of the process. Second, we know that there is bias on the basis of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, and socio-economic status. We must improve until all people are treated the same by every facet of our system. Third, our trial courts have chronically crowded dockets and not enough clerks or Judges. This inevitably increases the costs and time associated with accessing the justice system. Lastly, we must acknowledge the lack of trust in our judicial system in general. We cannot pretend that there is never partisanship or favoritism, but the vast majority of our judges, lawyers, and others in the justice system strive for fairness. The popular perception of the legal profession in the public's consciousness points to the need for greater education about our courts.
For my part, I can continue to apply the law to the cases before me without preference or bias. However, I must be willing to identify when bias has appeared at some point in the case before it reaches my desk. As a Court of Appeals judge, I can continue to educate people about the important work that the Court of Appeals performs and how it affects their lives. By being a positive mentor to other professionals and educating the public, I hope to improve the negative public perception of lawyers and the judicial system.
Do you think the judicial system is becoming too politicized? Explain. If elected, how would you address any perceptions that politics play a role in judicial decisions?
Absolutely. Making judicial races partisan again has a deleterious effect on our campaigns. This change has re-politicized judicial races and further harmed the reputation of our profession. Now the public sees judges as running for office under the same scheme as politicians. When there is no limit on the amount of money raised and judges are allowed to take money from outside special interest groups, qualifications, experience, and temperament take a back seat. Moreover, the process is susceptible to negative and expensive campaign advertising which erodes the public's trust in a fair, impartial, and independent judiciary
Previously, with public financing, Court of Appeals candidates had to meet a threshold amount to qualify for public financing. This required less time fundraising, and made candidates focus on meeting citizens and educating them about our Court. Now that I must pro-actively fundraise, I am faced with the challenge of asking for financial support from the very professionals who appear before me in Court. Few people other than lawyers and their clients have any reason to know which judges follow the law and apply it fairly. For those reasons, lawyers are the most invested in electing good judges and the most willing to donate.
By changing the rules, our state has allowed politics to become a huge part of judicial races. I will endeavor every day with every case to be as impartial and fair as I have been for the past 10 years on the bench.
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The brief history of Chicago's 19th century public police force.
In 1825, prior to the creation of Cook County was in Putnam County.
1825 Illinois County Map
Archibald Clybourn was appointed to be Constable of the area between the DuPage River and Lake Michigan. Clybourn went on to become an important citizen of the city, and the diagonal Clybourn Avenue is named after him. When the town of Chicago was incorporated to become a city in 1837, provisions were made to elect an officer called the High Constable. He, in turn, would appoint a Common Constable from each of the six city wards.
Before Chicago ever became a city, the town of Chicago was authorized by the General Assembly of Illinois to establish its own police force, which was set up a constabulary. Men wore civilian clothes adorned with a leather badge. They carried heavy canes by day and batons by night and were provided with "creakers," a noisemaker device, with which to call for assistance in case of distress. The first "officers" were unpaid citizen volunteers that would patrol the urban city streets looking for drunkards and watching for fires.
Chicago Constable Star (Replica). In-Service; 1828 to about 1900.
After the town was incorporated as a City in 1837, the city Charter authorized the hiring of two constables who were paid through a fee system that was based on the number of warrants served, but citizens were largely responsible for protecting their own property. Constables had a variety of non-law enforcement functions that they performed, including lighting and extinguishing street lamps, serving as land surveyors, and verifying the accuracy of weights and measures.
Chicago Leather Police Star (Replica). In-Service; March 10, 1857, to March 1, 1858. Then police used a Chicago Plain Brass Star from March 2, 1858 – March 5, 1860. Back to the Chicago Leather Police Star used from March 6, 1860, to March 25, 1861.
If a crime was committed, the citizen would notify the constable who would obtain a warrant from the magistrate or justice of the peace and serve the criminal with a summons to appear before the court to answer the citizen's complaint. There was no organized system of crime detection or prevention. A Sheriff was the officer in charge of the court's business and responsible for enforcement of criminal laws. But the sheriff and his deputies did not patrol or serve as night watchmen.
In 1839, Chicago established a night watch system, and a marshal was appointed to oversee them. Though the general duties of the watchman were straightforward: They preserved order, which was broadly defined, and raised the "hue and cry" [1] if they discovered criminal offenses or discovered a fire; and, on occasion, they detained suspicious and disorderly persons, the implementation of those duties often proved unsatisfactory. The whole constabulary watch system was viewed as fragmented, inefficient, incompetent and corrupted. Moreover, the public police lacked the training and ability to prevent disorder, particularly civil unrest and riots, or control crime.
Patrolman Star. In-Service; March 26, 1861, to 1904
In 1855, the newly elected city council passed ordinances to formally establish the Chicago Police Department. Chicago was divided into three police precincts, each served by a station house. Station No. 1 was located in a building on State Street between Lake and Randolph streets. Station No. 2 was on West Randolph Street near Des Plaines Street. Station No. 3 was on Michigan Street (since then renamed Hubbard Street) near Clark Street. Political connections were important to joining the force; formal requirements were few, until 1895. After 1856, the department hired many foreign-born recruits, especially unskilled, but English-speaking, Irish immigrants.
In 1860, the detective forces were established to investigate and solve crimes. In 1861, the Illinois General Assembly passed a law creating a police board to become an executive department of Chicago autonomous of the mayor. The mayor was effectively stripped of his power to control the Chicago Police Department. Authority was given to three police commissioners. The commissioners created the office of the superintendent to be the chief of police. The title is again in use today.
The first African American officer was appointed in 1872, but black police were assigned to duty in plain clothes only, mainly in largely black neighborhoods. In 1875, the Illinois General Assembly found that the police commissioners were unable to control rampant corruption within the Chicago Police Department. The legislature passed a new law returning power over the police to the mayor. The mayor was allowed to appoint a single police commissioner with the advice and consent of the city council.
In 1896, the Lumière Bros. filmed one of the first Chicago films ever shot in Chicago. (Watch this 45 second Film.)
Women entered the force in 1885, as matrons, caring for female prisoners. Marie Connolly Owens is believed to have been the first female police officer in the U.S., joining the Chicago Police Department in 1891, retiring in 1923. Holding the rank of Sergeant, Owens enforced child labor and welfare laws.
Despite centralized policies and practices, the captains who ran the precincts or districts were relatively independent of headquarters, owing their jobs to neighborhood politicians. Decentralization meant that police could respond to local concerns, but graft often determined which concerns got the most attention. In 1895, Chicago adopted civil service procedures, and written tests became the basis for hiring and promotion. Standards for recruits rose, though policing remained political.
[1] "Hue and cry" (adopted from England common law) is a process by which bystanders are summoned to assist in the apprehension of a criminal.
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2013 Case of Note: KFC Case Illustrates Need for Labour Law Reform
In March 2013, the Chief Justice issued a decision in the case of Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bermuda) Ltd v Minister of Economy Trade & Industry and the Bermuda Industrial Union [2013] Bda LR 19 (381 KB PDF). Kentucky Fried Chicken (Bermuda) Ltd. ("KFC") sought judicial review of the Minister of Economy Trade & Industry's (the "Minister") decision to refer KFC's dispute with the Bermuda Industrial Union ("BIU") to binding adjudication under the Trade Disputes Act 1992 (the "Act"). The Chief Justice refused KFC's application citing the Court's limited ability to review such references and only in "extreme cases".
20:34 / Bermuda Case Law & Legislation / Labour, Employment & Immigration law / Litigation & Dispute Resolution	/ Jennifer Haworth
2013 Case of Note: Privy Council — Mutual Holdings (Bermuda) Limited and others
The Privy Council gave judgment this year on an appeal from the decision of the Court of Appeal of Bermuda in Mutual Holdings (Bermuda) Limited and others [2013] UKPC 13 (97 KB PDF). The major issue concerned an allegation of fraud made against three corporate and four personal defendants (who included ex employees of the Mutual Group) in respect of the rent a captive facility operated by the Mutual Reinsurance Management Group. In broad terms, the defendants were alleged of overstating the extent of the plaintiffs' exposure under a complex programme of insurance and reinsurance, thereby inducing them to order reinsurance which they did not need and to renew the programme for a further year on amended and disadvantageous terms. The trial judge in the Supreme Court of Bermuda rejected this allegation on the facts but the Court of Appeal upheld it and made findings of fraud against two of the corporate and one of the personal defendants.
17:51 / Bermuda Case Law & Legislation / Insurance	/ Fozeia Rana-Fahy
2013 Case of Note: Fifth Street Finance Corporation v David Dobbin
In this case, Fifth Street Finance v D Dobbin [2013] SC (Bda) 55 Com (313 KB PDF), Alan Dunch and Tim Frith of MJM acted on behalf of Fifth Street Finance Corporation in the recovery of $4,000,000 as money due under a Guarantee and Indemnity Agreement dated September 28th, 2009. The principal debtor whose debts were guaranteed by the Defendant was a Canadian company Repechage Investments Limited as assignee of pre-existing liabilities under a 2007 credit agreement owed by two of Repechage Investment Limited's subsidiaries, Elephant & Castle Group Inc. (a Canadian corporation) and Elephant & Castle Inc. (a Texas corporation). The Elephant & Castle Group operated and franchised British style pub restaurants in the United States and Canada, however the group collapsed in 2011 and Repechage filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts.
17:44 / Bermuda Case Law & Legislation / Company & Commercial Law / MJM Barristers & Attorneys	/ MJM Limited
2013 Case of Note: In Privy Council — Selassie (Appellant) and Pearman (Appellant) v The Queen (Respondent)
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (the "Board") is the highest court of appeal for cases from Bermuda to be heard. When a case has reached the Privy Council, the issues to be considered by the Board are typically on points of law. On 8 October 2013, the Board handed down a judgment which will invariably affect all sentences which relate to murder in Bermuda: Selassie (Appellant) and Pearman (Appellant) v The Queen (Respondent) [2013] UK PC 29 (77 KB PDF).
17:34 / Bermuda Case Law & Legislation / Litigation & Dispute Resolution	/ MJM Limited
2013 Throne Speech: A brief summary of the parliamentary agenda
The One Bermuda Alliance Government has promised to continue to make revitalisation of the Bermuda economy its primary focus as it enters its second year in power. The promise featured prominently in Government's Throne Speech (777 KB PDF) which marked the beginning of a new session of the Bermuda Legislature, and in which the one year old Government set out its plans for the forthcoming parliamentary year that began in early November.
17:28 / Bermuda Case Law & Legislation / Bermuda Government	/ Agathe Holowatinc
2013 Case of Note: Moyes & Co (UK) Limited v Northern Gulf Petroleum Holdings Limited
The 2012 Supreme Court decision in the case of Moyes & Co (UK) Limited v Northern Gulf Petroleum Holdings Limited [2012] Bda LR 77 (290 KB PDF), clarifies the Bermuda Court's approach when considering an application to have a claim struck out.
In this case, the Defendant attempted to have the action struck out pursuant to the Rules of the Supreme Court Order 18, Rule 19 Grounds (a) and (d), which states that the Court may strike out an action on the ground that—
(a) it discloses no reasonable cause of action or defence … or
(d) it is otherwise an abuse of the process of the court …
17:20 / Bermuda Case Law & Legislation	/ Jessica Kemmenoe
2013 Case of Note: The Bermuda Ombudsman v Corporation of Hamilton et al
The recent Supreme Court decision of The Bermuda Ombudsman v Corporation of Hamilton et al (420 KB PDF) [2013] SC (Bda) 72 Civ. which was handed down on 7 October 2013, sheds light on the authority that is vested in the office of the Ombudsman (the "Ombudsman") and the weight that a summons issued by the Ombudsman has. The Ombudsman is a statutory body whose powers devolve from the Ombudsman Act 2004 (the "Act"). The Ombudsman's main jurisdictional function is to investigate maladministration on behalf of a public authority (section 5 of the Act).
17:02 / Bermuda Case Law & Legislation / Bermuda Government	/ MJM Limited
MJM's Professional Development Program
As a firm that is committed to the professional development of its attorneys, MJM Limited offers its attorneys an internal professional development program. The program is designed to equip MJM attorneys with knowledge and information about relevant and developing areas of law so that they stay current with legal developments. Presentation topics typically cover the areas of interest and practice of the firm's attorneys. For this year, internal presentations have been made in the following areas: insurance, telecommunications, corporate meeting and governance procedure, insolvency, employment and the legislative process in Bermuda.
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RUIZ, J.,DOMON, G., JAMBON, C., PAQUIN, C., ROUSSELLE-BROSSEAU, L.-P. (2012). Connaître et comprendre les paysages d'aujourd'hui pour penser ceux de demain. Le diagnostic paysager de la MRC des Maskoutains. CPEUM et Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 87 p.
This book was created within the "Maskoutains Landscapes: reveal, enhance and redefine" project. It responds to the need for characterization tools. It proposes an approach to develop an inventory of landscapes and to diagnose their strengths and weaknesses.
Published jointly by CPEUM, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and MRC des Maskoutains, this highly illustrated book offers an approach to produce a "status report" - a factual portrait of landscape characteristics. Recognizing that landscape is both a physical and a cultural reality, this report includes 4 components to ensure knowledge and understanding of the physical, environmental, scalable, visual and socio-cultural dimensions of territories.
Based on factual knowledge, this book demonstrates and illustrates how, through participatory approaches, we can enable the population to diagnose landscapes, to agree on their strengths and weaknesses and to lay the groundwork for a collective landscape project.
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Q: How to report all test case input for scalacheck.Prop.forAll property test? While using scalacheck if we test any property with forAll then we only get reported failed test inputs and none passed test inputs.
scala> import org.scalacheck.Prop.forAll
scala> val propConcatLists = forAll { (l1: List[Int], l2: List[Int]) =>
                                        l1.size + l2.size == (l1 ::: l2).size }
scala> propConcatLists.check
 + OK, passed 100 tests.

Is there any way to report all the random test inputs given by forAll to respective property test?

A: Use collect.
This toy example illustrates its use:
import org.scalacheck.Prop.{forAll,collect}

val q = forAll { (m: Int, n: Int) => collect(m, n, m+n) { m + n != 37 } }
q.check

The above code yields this output

+ OK, passed 100 tests.
> Collected test data:
2% (0,-1,-1)
2% (-1,0,-1)
2% (-1,2147483647,2147483646)
<snip>
1% (1,0,1)
1% (-1199549050,-1564573392,1530844854)
1% (2147483647,0,2147483647)
1% (-1,-2147483648,2147483647)

Disclaimer: This toy example is clearly not a well designed property test. While it is definitely not true that an arbitrary pair of Ints never sums to 37, it passes ScalaCheck because the chances of two arbitrary Ints generated by ScalaCheck summing to 37 is pretty darn small. But if 37 were changed to any of -2, -1, 0, 1, or 2, the test would probably fail because the values -1, 0, and 1 are generated disproportionately frequently by Scalacheck's implicit arbitrary[Int] generator.

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Propaganda Games Q&A: Turok
February 4, 2008 Ben-Dutka — 1 Comment
Easily one of the biggest releases of the year so far, Turok marks the return of a long-running and widely appreciated franchise. This next-gen iteration features the best dinosaurs to date, along with a gameplay overhaul that includes stealth, diverse dual-wield, extra competent AI, and an absolutely brutal environment. We wanted to learn a bit more about the game, so we issued our questions to the game's Associate Director, Tim Lewinson. He was good enough to provide some fine answers, and he had some very interesting things to say.
Here's our exclusive Q&A with Propaganda Games, and you should pay close attention…his descriptions are awfully encouraging:
PSXE: Technically, the game is a first-person shooter. Considering the very stiff competition out there right now for the FPS genre, how do you think Turok stacks up? And how does it separate itself from the rest of the pack?
Lewinson: Where Turok really separates itself from other first person shooters is in the strength of our AI, strong multiplayer component, signature primal weaponry and of course our vicious dinosaurs. There are many different shooters on the market, but when it comes to the AI you face off against, they're all slight variations on the same theme, working together to kill the player. The vicious dinosaurs in Turok present a neutral AI that will go after you and your enemies without prejudice either way, and when you combine that with our vaunted dino luring technique, endless new gameplay scenarios present themselves.
PSXE: We noticed what appears to be an element of stealth in some previous videos (and the demo); can we expect some sneaking around in addition to running 'n gunning?
Lewinson: Definitely. Providing the player with opportunities to tailor the gameplay experience to their tastes is paramount, and just as important is ensuring that no matter your style, you can taste success. If you want to act as the silent hunter, creeping through the tall grass and stalking an unwary enemy, that's up to you. If running and gunning while dual-wielding two shotguns is up your alley, more power to you – it may be a little tougher when everybody knows you're coming, but you can still come out on top in Turok. It's all up to you.
PSXE: Just to be clear on the setting and storyline, there are both human and dinosaur enemies, correct? Are we looking at a futuristic Jurassic Park type setting? And will you have allies – like in squad-based games – or is just the one character you control?
Lewinson: That's right, both human and creature antagonists square off against Turok in our game. As it is set 200 years in the future, you'll be seeing tech that's a little off the present radar, but rest assured that this is no park. This is real – a vicious, unforgiving planet with death around the corner at every turn. While you will battle with Whiskey Company comrades by your side in some scenarios, they have their own AI and follow their own rules. You don't give the commands – but by the end of they day, you'll be leading by example.
PSXE: Could you tell us a little bit more about the main character? He seems incredibly fast and competent in all the early footage we've seen; is he a member of the military or a mercenary?
Lewinson: Turok is a former member of the Wolfpack black-ops military group. Having trained under Roland Kane, Turok's skill as a tracker, weapons specialist and silent killer is nearly unmatched. He'll be hard-pressed to use all of his abilities to survive on this brutal planet.
PSXE: Speaking of some of that crazy fast (and brutal) footage, how much of that is controlled by the player? We saw some "Dino Luring gameplay," and the main character really ripped into what looked like a Velociraptor, in what appeared to be a cut-scene. But is that controllable with a context-sensitive button-press system, like the kind we find in God of War and Resident Evil 4?
Lewinson: Our mauling system is even more dynamic than that. In the games you mentioned, timed button presses pop up on screen at different times to complete the task, but in Turok, you actually have to jam on the button repeatedly just to fight off the slavering creature that's trying to tear your face off. It's more interactive and definitely more visceral.
PSXE: Can you fill us in on the online multiplayer? We've seen some of that, too, and it looks sweet. How many players will be allowed per map, and what types of modes will be available?
Lewinson: Multiplayer supports up to 16 players in total, and co-op supports up to 4 players. Turok's co-op missions are a LOT tougher than the SP game. Seriously, why wouldn't it be? Nothing more irritating than missions you can breeze through with only one or two players, where's the challenge in that? You'll need to work in tandem, all four of you, to progress, flank, work together and succeed in our co-op missions. There are numerous multiplayer game types, including deathmatch, team deathmatch, CTF and Assault CTF, and a special one called WarGames. WarGames has two teams facing off against each other with specific objectives that change back and forth on the fly, depending on how each team is performing. While one team may be preparing to blow open a hole in a gate for access, the other team is preparing to counterattack through a different route. Did I mention that dinosaurs are also present in multiplayer, hunting and killing players at random?
PSXE: Anything you can tell us about the weapons would be great. We've seen a few we didn't recognize at all, and in games like this, the better the weapons, the more appealing the entertainment.
Lewinson: Our weapons range from primal to current-gen, to futuristic. Our primal weapons are the knife, which can be used as a stealth weapon to kill humans and creatures alike, and the bow. With both regular arrows and Tek arrows at your disposal, attacking from range is one of the most fun weapon options to come along in this genre in years. The chaingun is an example of one of our current-generation weapons, with an alternate fire that allows you to plant it like a turret, and then use it to rain heavy fire on enemies while you flank and triangulate hot lead at those targets. The sticky gun is an example of a futuristic weapon time that fires a sticky ball of energy at a target, which can then be detonated at will. Using the alt-fire on the sticky gun lays down a mine field, and anything unlucky enough to step into it will turn into the glorious meat fountain. Good stuff.
Good stuff indeed. We'd like to thank Tim Lewinson for taking the time to answer our questions, and we look forward to playing Turok . We're especially happy with the multiplayer possibilities, along with the variety of weaponry that will be afforded us. Things are looking good; let's hope they come through in fine fashion. Expect to see our review within the next few days!
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo coming also to the PC and PS3; exclusive Mass Effect 3 bonuses unveiled
January 11, 2012 John Papadopoulos	1 Comment
It was revealed yesterday that a demo for 38 Studios' upcoming action RPG, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, would hit Xbox Live next week. Naturally, PC gamers began wondering whether or not this demo would come to their beloved platform. Well, good news for everyone as Reckoning's Community Manager has revealed that the demo will also come to both PC and PS3.
As Jess "Muse" Folsom confirmed at the game's official forum:
"We can confirm that a demo for Reckoning is coming, and it will be on all platforms. We'll have all the details for you very soon!"
In addition to the demo, 38 Studios has teamed up with BioWare to create a cross promotion to reward fans of both Reckoning and Mass Effect 3. By playing the upcoming demos for both Reckoning and Mass Effect 3, gamers will receive special in-game items, including Mass Effect inspired, Omni-blade daggers in Reckoning and special Reckoning-themed armor and assault rifle in Mass Effect 3 designed by award-winning artist Todd McFarlane.
Curt Schilling, Chairman and Founder of 38 Studios said:
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to deliver this massive one-two punch with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and Mass Effect 3. We wanted to provide fans of the Mass Effect franchise with a unique set of rewards for diving into the expansive universe of Reckoning."
Dr. Ray Muzyka, General Manager of EA's BioWare Label and Co-Founder of BioWare added:
"We are excited to be collaborating with 38 Studios to bring pieces inspired by the Mass Effect universe into the world of Reckoning and to have items designed by Todd McFarlane in Mass Effect 3. This is an awesome way to reward our fans with unique content that not only looks cool, but also delivers some great in-game benefits."
By playing the Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo,gamers will receive two unlocks for Mass Effect 3 when the highly anticipated game releases on March 6, 2012, both designed by the renowned creator of Spawn, Todd McFarlane:
Reckoner Knight Armor: This armor will maximize damage done in close-quarters combat while a beefed–up power cell feeds energy into weapon systems to increase projectile velocity.
The Chakram Launcher: This weapon uses a fabricator to manufacture lightweight, explosive ammunition discs. This weapon is earned after completing the Reckoning demo and watching the trailer at the end.
By playing the upcoming Mass Effect 3 demo, fans will unlock the following items for Reckoning when the game launches on February 7, inspired by Mass Effect:
N7 Armor: Players can unlock special armor inspired by Commander Shepard's iconic N7 battle armor including Helm, Cuirass, Gauntlets, Chausses and Greaves.
Onmiblade Daggers: A holographic blade stemming from Commander Shepard's Omni-Tool, the Omni-blade allows players to stab enemies in close combat. Once players install and play the Mass Effect 3 demo, they will unlock the daggers.
The Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning demo features the introduction to the game, allowing players to experience the game's Tutorial Mode and a portion of its large, open world. Players will create and customize their hero and drop right into the action. Once players master the basics, they will have 45 minutes to explore the vast world of Amalur and begin to embark upon a quest that could redefine their character's destiny forever.
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