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The Turf Club Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Spiral Galaxy trained by G.M.Lyons was found to have blood on the nose as a result of exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage.
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Baby Daddy is an American sitcom created by Dan Berendsen that premiered on June 20, 2012 on ABC Family (later Freeform).[1] The series follows Ben, a man in his twenties, who gets the surprise of his life when a one-night stand leaves his baby at his doorstep. Ben decides to raise his little girl with the help of his brother, Danny, his two close friends, Riley and Tucker, and his sometimes-overbearing mother, Bonnie. The show was inspired by the American film Three Men and a Baby which was released in 1987. Six seasons were produced in total, with the 100th, and final episode airing on May 22, 2017.
2Characters
Ben Wheeler, a twenty-something bachelor, suddenly becomes a father when his baby daughter Emma is left at his doorstep. With the help of his overbearing mother Bonnie, his older brother Danny, and his two best friends Tucker and Riley, Ben works to turn his life around in order to provide for his daughter.
Characters[edit]
Main characters[edit]
Benjamin Bon Jovi 'Ben' Wheeler[2] (Jean-Luc Bilodeau): The lead character of the series. He was living the life of a bachelor as a bartender in New York City with his buddy Tucker and his older brother Danny. His life was turned upside down when he opened his apartment door to find a baby girl left at his door by a one night stand. The baby turned out to be his daughter Emma. At the beginning of the series, Ben's job was the same throughout the series, with the difference in season 4 when he and Danny became owners of the bar. He and Riley, next-door-neighbor and childhood friend of Ben, dated briefly twice. The relationship fails because Ben didn't live up to Riley's expectations. Eventually, it is revealed how strong Danny's feelings are for Riley. Ben initially denies this until Bonnie intervenes and points out that 'Danny has loved Riley nearly his whole life' and tries to get the two together. Throughout Season 6, Ben constantly tries to find Elle, a girl he has fallen for after seeing her three times in the same day during the season 5 finale. In the series finale, Elle is seen looking for Ben throughout the series as well.[3] At the conclusion of the series finale, Elle walks in to deliver Riley's son and Ben immediately recognizes Elle and they end up going out.
Tucker Thurgood Marshall Dobbs[4] (Tahj Mowry): Ben's best friend and roommate. Tucker is friendly towards everybody as long as they don't eat his food.[5] Tucker has a love-hate and somewhat teasing relationship with Mrs. Wheeler. Ben encouraged Tucker to drop out of law school to pursue a career in television. When his father, Marshall Dobbs (Phil Morris), finds out about this he is at first furious and disowns Tucker. Mr. Dobbs later approves of Tucker's career in the same episode. Tucker has multiple relationships throughout the series but ultimately ends up with Sondra, a talkative fellow tenant whose voice is extremely shrill.
Daniel Mellencamp 'Danny' Wheeler[6] (Derek Theler): Ben's older brother, who is a professional hockey player for the New York Rangers. His little brother looks up to him, and is sometimes envious of Danny being better at everything. It is mentioned many times that Danny is their mother's favorite son, so much so that Mrs. Wheeler sometimes says she only has one son. In Season 4, Danny purchases Ben's place of employment, 'Bar on B', for Ben. Danny has also been in love with Riley ever since he was six. Danny and Riley eventually end up together in seasons 5. In the season 5 finale, it is revealed that Riley is pregnant after Danny and Riley become very serious. During Season 6, Danny and Riley get married, and have a son.
Bonnie N. Walker (née Prapinski; previously Wheeler) (Melissa Peterman): Ben and Danny's mother. She is a happy, outgoing, loud, and dramatic person who has a kind heart. Bonnie loves her kids and her granddaughter more than anything. She loves to drink; her favorite wine is chardonnay. It is hinted many times throughout the series that Bonnie might have a drinking problem. Bonnie has an on and off relationship with Brad Walker since season 3. She later marries Brad in an elevator. She had originally wanted to be a model but those plans changed after having Danny. She later became a realtor. Bonnie is in love with Bon Jovi, so much so that she named her second son 'Benjamin Bon Jovi Wheeler'. She describes herself as 'a beautiful young woman with goals and ambitions.'
Riley Perrin (Chelsea Kane): Ben's close friend and Danny's best friend since they were little. Although Riley dates Ben on and off during the first few seasons of the show, she falls for Danny towards the end of Season 4, and subsequently begin a relationship with him. During the Season 5 season finale, it is revealed that Riley is pregnant. Danny and Riley get married in Season 6, and she gives birth to their son in the series finale. It has been said that she was extremely overweight in high school and, in the season 3 episode 'Romancing the Phone' she says she lost 90 pounds. When they were kids, her nickname was 'Rigantor' and could beat up the boys, enjoyed watching professional wrestling with Danny, and played field hockey as well as street hockey. She is highly intelligent. Despite having some difficulty with the LSATs, she did well enough to get accepted into law school.[7] Riley is also extremely competitive. She has liked Ben ever since they were young, but only Danny initially knew. In the episode 'Send in the Clowns', it is revealed that her aunt was her real mother. In the episode 'House of Cards,' she mentions a sister, presumably her cousin in reality, whom she claims to 'hate'.
Emma Wheeler (Ali Louise and Susanne Allan Hartman in season 1; Mila and Zoey Beske in season 2; Ember and Harper Husak in season 3; Sura and Kayleigh Harris in seasons 4–6): Ben's daughter, who was left at his door by a one night stand. Angela, Emma's mother, and Ben went on with their lives until she realized she was pregnant and gave birth to the child. Deciding that her acting career was more important than raising a child, she left Emma at Ben's front door and gave him full custody of Emma.
Recurring characters[edit]
Brad Walker (Peter Porte): A handsome real estate agent who had an on and off relationship with Bonnie since season 3. He had a twin brother named Tad. On the season 4 episode 'Parental Guidance', Brad proposed to Bonnie, with her saying yes. Brad and Bonnie officially got married in season 5.
Dr. Amy Shaw (Lacey Chabert): A psychologist for the New York Rangers and Danny's girlfriend in season 2. She cares deeply for Danny but is constantly worried his feelings for Riley will drive him away. She eventually realizes Danny still has feelings for Riley and breaks up with him in the episode 'Surprise!'. In season 3, Amy shows up and announces that she is engaged to another man.
Fitch Douglas (Matt Dallas): Son of a millionaire and Riley's boyfriend in season 2. Fitch does not speak to his family for he feels their money corrupts them. He constantly travels to Africa to help the children and orphanages, having a long distance relationship with Riley. He is seemingly killed in Africa but later turns up alive at his memorial and proposes to Riley. She regretfully declines claiming she is not the one for him. In season 3, he comes back and Riley attempts to make him her rebound to forget Ben.
Philip Farlow (Christopher O'Shea): A college professor whom Riley briefly dated in season 3.
Georgie Farlow (Mallory Jansen): Philip's sister who briefly dated Ben, but later developed feelings for Danny in season 3. She is a fashion photographer for Vogue magazine. She doesn't like Riley, but begins to accept her for Danny's sake in the episode 'Foos it or Lose It'. She breaks up with Danny via voicemail at the beginning of season 4.
Angela (Mimi Gianopulos): The mother of Emma and the ex-girlfriend of Ben. When her daughter was 3 months old, she abandoned her on Ben's doorstep. She's an aspiring actress who had since moved to California. Although she appears in several episodes, Angela never took the role of Emma's mother as she would often place her career first.
Megan (Grace Phipps): A day care worker whom Ben dated in season 2. She broke up with him after he almost lost her dog.
Ray Wheeler (Greg Grunberg): Ben and Danny's father. He is divorced from Bonnie and doesn't get along with her. He makes amends with Bonnie by finally telling his family that he's in a relationship with a man named Steve (Robert Gant).
Sondra (Rachna Khatau): A neighbor who's known for her talkativeness and distinctive high-pitched voice.
Robyn (Christa B. Allen): Riley's co worker and Danny's girlfriend in season 4.
Zoey (Jonna Walsh): A single mother living in the same building as Ben, introduced in season 5. She shares the same interests as Ben, but is reluctant to give in to her romantic feelings because of Ben's immaturity.
Sam Saffe (Daniella Monet): The manager of the Bar on B in season 5. She went to highschool with Ben, Danny and Riley. Ben had a crush on her in high school but she never reciprocated his feelings. She and Riley did not like each other, despite frequent attempts in both ends to become friends. Sam briefly dates Ben in season 5.
Elle (Katie Gill): A woman that Ben has met a few brief times and is convinced is his soulmate.
Carter (Jase Whitaker): Ben's bartender co-worker at the bar Ben eventually ends up owning.
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Originally aired
Last aired
10 June 20, 2012 August 29, 2012
16 May 29, 2013 December 11, 2013
21 January 15, 2014 June 18, 2014
22 October 22, 2014 August 5, 2015
20 February 3, 2016 August 3, 2016
11 March 13, 2017 May 22, 2017
Development and production[edit]
The series was given a green-light on February 2, 2012[8] and began production on March 28, 2012. On August 17, 2012, the series renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 29, 2013.[9] On March 22, 2013, ABC Family announced that Baby Daddy was renewed for a third season, two months before the second season premiered.[10] The third season premiered on January 15, 2014.[11]Baby Daddy was renewed for a fourth season on March 17, 2014.[12] It premiered on October 22, 2014, with the series' first Halloween episode 'Strip or Treat'.[13] On February 27, 2015, the series was renewed for a fifth season.[14] It premiered on February 3, 2016.[15] On June 27, 2016, Freeform renewed the show for a sixth season.[16] It premiered on March 13, 2017.[17]
On May 13, 2017, TVLine announced that the series would end at the conclusion of its sixth season.[18]
Broadcast[edit]
The series premiered in the United States on June 20, 2012, on ABC Family.[1]
In New Zealand, the show premiered on TVNZ's TV2 beginning on December 14, 2013.[citation needed]
In Australia, the series airs on Fox8, with season 1 premiering 29 September 2013,[19] with season 2 returning on 4 May 2014,[20] and season 3 returning 24 August 2014.[21]
In the United Kingdom, the series began airing on E4 on February 16, 2015. The second season started on March 2, 2015.[22] Series 3 aired in April 2015. Series 4 aired in September 2015. Series 5 will premiere 5th September 2016.[23]
In Israel, the series airs weeknights (two episodes each) since July 2016. In South Africa, the series aired on 5 September 2015.
In Italy, the series began airing on Joi Premium, pay channel on the DTT platform Mediaset Premium from 22 February 2013 to 22 March 2013. The second, third, fourth and fifth seasons were broadcast on the streaming platform Mediaset Infinity from 2015 to 2016. The sixth season were made entirely available on October 4, 2017 on the streaming platform Mediaset Infinity.
Awards and nominations for Baby Daddy
2012 Teen Choice Awards Summer TV Star: Male Jean-Luc Bilodeau Nominated
Summer TV Star: Female Chelsea Kane Nominated
2013 Teen Choice Awards Breakout Show Baby Daddy Nominated
Breakout Star Derek Theler Nominated
Scene Stealer: Male Tahj Mowry Nominated
Summer TV Star: Male Jean-Luc Bilodeau Nominated
2014 Teen Choice Awards Summer Show Baby Daddy Nominated
2015 People's Choice Awards Favourite Cable TV Comedy Baby Daddy Nominated
Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer TV Series Baby Daddy Nominated
Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Scene Stealer Tahj Mowry Nominated
Choice TV: Liplock Chelsea Kane and Derek Theler Nominated
Choice Summer TV Show Baby Daddy Nominated
Choice Summer TV Star: Male Jean-Luc Bilodeau Nominated
2017 People's Choice Awards Favorite Cable TV Comedy Baby Daddy Won
Art Directors Guild Awards 2016 Multi-Camera Series Greg Grande – Baby Daddy Nominated
Reception[edit]
Baby Daddy received mixed reviews. On Metacritic, the first season of the show holds a 51 out of 100 Metascore based on 8 reviews, indicating 'mixed or average reviews'.[24] On Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds a 36% approval rating based on 11 reviews, with an average rating of 5.08/10. Audience score holds 84% (Season 1), 86% (Season 2), 90% (Season 3), 93% (Seasons 4 and 5), 100% (Season 6).[25]
^The majority of episodes of the series were directed by Lembeck, other than him, Arlene Sanford directed 'Take Her Out of the Ballgame' (season 1, episode 6), Robbie Countryman directed 'There's Something Fitchy Going On' (season 2, episode 2) and Bob Koherr directed 'New Bonnie vs. Old Ben' (season 2, episode 4).
^ ab Kondolojy, Amanda (March 28, 2012). 'ABC Family has Begun Production on the New Comedy Series 'Baby Daddy''. TV by the Numbers.
^ Bob Koherr (director), Vince Cheung and Ben Montanio (writers) (June 12, 2013). 'New Bonnie vs. Old Ben'. Baby Daddy. Season 2. Episode 4. 18:32 minutes in. ABC Family.
^ 'ABC Family's New Series Baby Daddy Casts Lead Role'. ABC Family. March 1, 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-05-08.
^ Michael Lembeck (director), Frank Pines (writer) (April 30, 2014). 'From Here to Paternity'. Baby Daddy. Season 3. Episode 15. 18:00 minutes in. ABC Family.
^ 'Meet the Cast of ABC Family's Baby Daddy: Tahj Mowry'. ABC Family. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07.
^ Michael Lembeck (director), Kirill Baru & Eric Zimmerman (writers) (May 7, 2014). 'Curious Georgie'. Baby Daddy. Season 3. Episode 16. 02:21 minutes in. ABC Family.
^ 'Casting News! Chelsea Kane Joins Baby Daddy Cast'. January 28, 2012. Archived from the original on October 30, 2011. - ABC Family
^ 'On the Heels of Its Most Successful year on Record ABC Family Announces the First Portion of Its New Original Programming Slate'. The Futon Critic. February 2, 2012. Retrieved May 19, 2012.
^ Andreeva, Nellie. 'ABC Family Sets Summer Premiere Dates'. Deadline.com. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
^ 'ABC Family Renews 'Baby Daddy' For Season 3'. Deadline.com. Retrieved March 23, 2013.
^Baby Daddy, Episode Title: 'The Naked Truth', TheFutonCritic.com
^ Bibel, Sara (March 17, 2014). ''Melissa & Joey' & 'Baby Daddy' Renewed for Season 4 by ABC Family & Network Orders 3 Drama Pilots'. TV by the Numbers (Press release). Retrieved March 17, 2014.
^ 'BABY DADDY on ABC FAMILY Episode Title: 'Strip or Treat''. TheFutonCritic.com (Press release). Retrieved October 23, 2014.
^ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 27, 2015). ''Baby Daddy' Renewed for Fifth Season by ABC Family'. tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
^ 'BABY DADDY on FREEFORM Episode Title: 'SLove and Carriage''. TheFutonCritic.com (Press release). Retrieved February 4, 2014.
^ Swift, Andy; Swift, Andy (27 June 2016). 'Baby Daddy Renewed for Season 6'.
^ ''Baby Daddy' Season 6: Release Date, Casts, And More'. January 16, 2017.
^ Swift, Andy (May 13, 2017). 'Baby Daddy Ending With Season 6'. TVLine. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on May 13, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
^ Knox, David (10 September 2013). 'FOX8 premieres: Sept / Oct'. TV Tonight. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
^ DHiggins (29 April 2014). 'New this week on Foxtel: River Cottage Australia, The Americans, A-League grand final & more'. Foxtel. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
^ DHiggins (18 August 2014). 'New this week: Louie S4, House Of Lies S2, Helpmann Awards, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and more'. Foxtel. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
^ Munn, Patrick (February 18, 2015). 'E4 Sets UK Premiere Date For 'Baby Daddy' Season 2'. TV Wise. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
^ Munn, Patrick (August 26, 2015). 'E4 Sets UK Premiere Date For 'Baby Daddy' Season 4'. TV Wise. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
^ 'Baby Daddy on Metacritic'. metacritic.com. June 20, 2012. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
^ 'Baby Daddy on Rotten Tomatoes'. rottentomatoes.com. June 20, 2012. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
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Q: How do I Run Nunit Tests As a Post-Build Task in Visual Studio? I have a solution in Visual Studio with a bunch of projects under it. A number of these projects are test projects, containing only nunit tests and code relating to tests. For these projects, I want to set up a post-build event that runs the tests for each such test project. I have researched this but haven't found any questions exactly asking to do what I'm asking- see below. I already have the nunit framework installed on Visual Studio via nuget and I can run nunit tests already from within the VS test explorer.
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*Why am I doing this? Well, we don't have time to set up continuous integration or a build server, yet. I just wanted something quick that would fail the build of the solution if any tests fail. In particular, there is a Wix project in our solution that builds last and this depends on all the other projects. So if post-build in any of them fails, it fails the Wix build. This is what we want: we don't want the Wix to build out an MSI unless all tests pass.

*I have already figured this out, but want to share the knowledge with others (https://stackoverflow.blog/2011/07/01/its-ok-to-ask-and-answer-your-own-questions/) & also see if there's a better way to do this.

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This asks how to run mstest as a post-build, rather than nunit: Using Post-Build Event To Execute Unit Tests With MS Test in .NET 2.0+
This asks how to run nunit from within VS, but not as a post-build: How to run NUnit tests in Visual Studio 2017?

A: The first thing you need to do is install nunit.consolerunner if you don't have it already. Install this via NuGet in VS. Once this is done, you can proceed to writing a post-build script for each test project.
The post build script thankfully doesn't need to vary per project. In fact, it doesn't need to vary at all assuming NuGet puts nunit.consolerunner into the expected place. The script will work in both debug and release configurations because the TargetDir and TargetFileName properties from VS are passed down to the console runner as params. Here is the script, you just need to paste it into the post-build section of build events in the properties pane of the respective project:
cd %HOMEPATH%
cd ".nuget\packages\nunit.consolerunner\3.10.0\tools"
nunit3-console.exe $(TargetDir)$(TargetFileName) --where "cat == Unit"  --work=$(TargetDir)\..

The various parts of this can be explained as follows:

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*cd %HOMEPATH% is done because nuget usually installs to your user directory

*cd ".nuget\packages\nunit.consolerunner\3.10.0\tools Assuming .nuget exists in your user directory, this will move into the location of the nuget console runner .exe file

*nunit3-console.exe This is the exe file that runs your tests

*$(TargetDir)$(TargetFileName) This is the full path to the DLL containing your tests, created using VS variables in the properties window

*--where "cat == Unit" This is an optional restriction we used to restrict our tests run to a category of unit tests. You can omit this - it's just to show you how you can restrict to categories if you want to. See the docs (link below) for more. Note: the category "Unit" was our own annotation we added. It's not something out of the box. So if you actually add this restriction without annotating your tests, nothing will run!

*--work=$(TargetDir)\.. This puts the TestResult.xml file in the parent folder of the DLL for the project you're building. For VS2019, at the moment anyway, this directory is the bin folder under the main project folder. We used this because we needed to redirect test output. Otherwise multiple projects in the same solution were trying to write to the same default file and were failing due to concurrency issues.

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Update: A Less Annoying Way
The above is pretty annoying, because if any of your tests fail, and you then try to run them from VS's integrated test runner, you can't, because you end up in a vicious cycle: running the tests kicks off a build, which kicks off the tests on the console, which fail, which cause your tests in VS not to run. So in order to debug, you have to go rooting around for the results.XML file. Ugh.
A better way is to do the following:

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*Create a new project (I called it TestMaster)

*Make this project depend on all other projects you care about

*Add a post-build script which calls all the nunit tests for all your tests projects

We have five test projects. Let's say they're called TestProject1, TestProject2, ... etc. Then this batch file will serve as the post-build script, if it is put in any sub-directory of the main solution directory. It assumes you have Nuget v3.11.1 installed. If not, just change that for whatever version you do have:
@echo off
rem Debug or release
set CONFIG=%1
set HOMEPATH=%2
cd ../
echo Running unit tests for soln. in root dir %cd%
set currentTest=TestProject1
call :RUN_TESTS_FOR_PROJECT
set currentTest=TestProject2
call :RUN_TESTS_FOR_PROJECT
set currentTest=TestProject3
call :RUN_TESTS_FOR_PROJECT
set currentTest=TestProject4
call :RUN_TESTS_FOR_PROJECT
set currentTest=TestProject5
call :RUN_TESTS_FOR_PROJECT
echo Finished running tests
goto :EOF

:RUN_TESTS_FOR_PROJECT
    cd %currentTest%
    cd bin/%CONFIG%
    echo --- Running tests in directory %cd%
    set targetDir=%cd%
    cd %HOMEPATH%
    cd ".nuget\packages\nunit.consolerunner\3.11.1\tools"
    set targetFileName=%currentTest%.dll
    nunit3-console.exe %targetDir%\%targetFileName% --where "cat == Unit" --work=%targetDir%\..
    if errorlevel 1 (
        echo Tests Failed for %currentTest%
        echo Exiting test run early
        exit %errorlevel%
    )
    cd %targetDir%
    cd ../../../
    goto :EOF

:EOF

Let's say you put the above script in a folder called Util. The post-build script of your TestMaster project is then:
cd $(SolutionDir)
cd Util
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New York, NY – The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) today released new data showing that in 2014 heroin overdose deaths in New York City increased for the fourth straight year. While NYC government has long supported overdose prevention services – especially efforts to make the opioid overdose antidote naloxone available – health advocates say much more needs to be done, including establishing supervised injection facilities (SIFs).
"It's time for New York City to follow the science," said Julie Netherland, PhD, of the Drug Policy Alliance. "Supervised injection facilities can reduce overdose deaths and have proven effective in improving a host of public health and public safety outcomes. We can no longer afford to let fear and stigma stand in the way of saving lives."
SIFs are a harm reduction service that provides a safe, hygienic space in which people may inject pre-obtained drugs under the supervision of health workers. Nearly 100 SIFs exist around the world. They have been rigorously evaluated and shown to steeply reduce overdose deaths, HIV and viral hepatitis infections, and public disorder, and to increase access to drug treatment and other healthcare.
"We're grateful for the longtime support of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for overdose prevention services, especially for community access to the antidote medication naloxone," said Matt Curtis, Policy Director at VOCAL New York. "But naloxone alone won't end the epidemic. Supervised injection facilities (SIFs) are a proven means of stopping fatal overdose. In fact we have far more scientific evidence in favor of SIFs today than we had for naloxone distribution when the city first supported it. NYC should take immediate steps to authorize SIFs."
Leading medical researchers and advocates concur: "The New York Academy of Medicine sees SIFs as a key strategy moving forward to reduce overdose deaths and to engage injection drug users in health care," said Peter Schafer, Senior Policy Associate at the New York Academy of Medicine.
Advocates launched a campaign to promote SIFs in NYC in August 2015 with a series of briefings and public events, including a town hall at the Unitarian Church of All Souls that attracted 650 people. The coalition is calling for NYC to allow existing syringe exchange programs to integrate supervised injection services into their operations, to establish one or more specialized supervised injection facilities in the city, and the support evaluation of the local impact of such services.
"It is time for New York State and New York City to establish safe places where injection drug users can consume their drugs in a supervised space," said Ed Manchess, Director of Harm Reduction Services at BOOM!Health in the Bronx.
SIF NYC is a coalition of public health, academic research, social justice, and faith groups that advocates for the authorization of supervised injection facilities in NYC.
Learn more about the campaign at www.sifnyc.org and www.facebook.com/sifnyc.
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HomeBest ProductsBest Gaming PC Build Under Rs 40,000 in India
Best Gaming PC Build Under Rs 40,000 in India
By Rohit Kumar
With the increasing popularity of e-sports and gaming, you are certainly missing out if you have not hopped on the bandwagon yet.
The main problem that gaming enthusiasts face is the mind-numbing expenses that come with it.
Pre-built machines and laptops can be quite expensive and do not offer the ease of choosing your own desired components.
So if you are an aspiring gamer on a budget, building your own PC is the way to go. This will also allow you to upgrade specific parts of your PC as and when needed rather than upgrading your entire device.
Also read: Best Gaming Headphones Under Rs 2,000
Here is a list of the best components to build a PC under 40000. These components offer the best features at their given price points.
Additionally, the list will help you create a robust unit for the best gaming experience under a budget.
Best Components To Build A Gaming PC Under Rs 40,000
Processor: Intel Core i5-9400F Processor
RAM: Crucial 8GB Single DDR4
Storage: Crucial BX500 240GB 3D NAND SATA
Graphics Card: GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 GPU
Power Supply: Ant Esports VS500L
Price: ₹ 12,808
The processor responds to and processes instructions that help the PC function. Needless to say, this makes the processor a very important part of your PC.
To build a gaming PC under 40000, the Intel Core i5-9400F Processor is the best one out there. Packed with 6 cores, 6 threads, and a maximum frequency of 4.1GHz, the i5-9400F processor will provide you with a gaming experience like no other. It is compatible with LGA 1151 motherboard sockets and has a 9MB Intel Smart Cache. This processor comes with a 9M Intel Smart Cache and supports up to 128GB of memory.
It is priced at Rs. 12,808. This processing unit caters to all your gaming needs.
Also read: Best Gaming Keyboards Under Rs 2,000 in India
The motherboard connects all the elements of a PC together, resulting in a high-functioning unit. Hence, it is safe to say that the motherboard is the backbone of a PC.
The MSI H310M PRO-VDH Plus, along with many others, supports 9th Gen processors for LGA 1151 sockets. With one HDMI and one Ethernet port, this motherboard supports DDR4 memory up to 2666MHz. This makes it a steal if you want to attain the best PC build under 40000.
It is priced at Rs. 4,569. The MSI motherboard gives you a smooth gaming experience.
A good Random Access Memory unit helps you get a smooth, fast-functioning system with minimum lags when gaming. RAM size of a minimum of 8GB is required to play most games and perform other tasks such as editing, programming, etc.
Having 2666 MT/s, it speeds up to 3200 MT/s, and faster rates can be expected as it is optimized for next-gen processors and platforms. It reduces power consumption by up to 40 percent and provides Faster burst access speeds for improved sequential data throughput.
It is priced at Rs. 3650. This Crucial RAM promises an increased bandwidth of up to 32 percent.
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A Solid State Drive is heaps and bounds better than any hard disk drive available on the market. Solid State Drives provide a faster speed and response time, and hence we are using a 240GB SSD to build our PC.
Crucial is one of the most renowned brands when it comes to storage solutions. This particular solid-state drive being 45 times more energy-efficient than any hard disk drive out there, improves the battery life of our system.
It helps you boot up faster, load files quicker, and increase efficiency with reading speed up to 540MB/s and write speed up to 500MB/s. It is 300 times faster than a typical hard drive and is write cache enabled.
It is priced at Rs. 3,007, and this storage unit proves to be worth every penny.
A Gaming PC is incomplete without a high-quality Graphics Card. A good Graphics Card enhances your gaming experience. For the best PC build under Rs 40,000, we have selected the GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. With the NVIDIA Turing architecture, it is integrated with a 4GB GDDR5 128-bit memory interface.
It comes with the WINDFORCE 2X Cooling System with alternate spinning fans, having an 80 mm unique blade fan. This Graphics Processing Unit is perfect for playing games as well as editing videos.
It is priced at Rs. 14,890. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the best for the available budget.
Also read: Best laptops under Rs 40,000 in India
A bad choice of power supply can lead to permanent damage to your PC components, which is why it is crucial to carefully choose your power supply unit. For our budget, the Ant Esports VS500L is sufficient with its 500W power output. The single 12v rail promises a reliable and consistent performance.
It has a dual 4-pin CPU connector and comes with all the cables for a modern high-end system. Its silent 120mm fan constantly spins, ensuring a cool unit even under full load.
It is priced at Rs. 1,867. It comes under the value series and provides excellent performance under budget.
Lastly, we need to enclose all our selected components in a case. The visual appeal of the cabinet serves as an added advantage to an already amazing product.
The Aerocool Bolt RGB – Black comes with a full acrylic side panel, an RGB LED design on the front panel, and a carbon fiber-style front panel. These specifications give the cabinet a very high-end futuristic appearance.
It is priced at Rs. 2,699. This cabinet makes your PC looks stylish and expensive, all the while being a gaming PC under 40000.
You can build your own gaming PC on a budget and get the best possible outcomes. All you have to do is put together budget-friendly high-performing components.
Processor Intel Core i5-9400F ₹11,500
RAM Crucial 8GB Single DDR4 ₹3,650
Graphics Card GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1650 ₹14,890
Power Supply Ant Esports VS500L ₹1,900
With this, your best gaming pc under 40000 is ready.
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HomeFeaturesThe Americana UK Readers' Poll 2022 – here are the results!
The Americana UK Readers' Poll 2022 – here are the results!
December 23, 2022 Mark Whitfield Features 5
Photography by Gaelle Beri
It's our last day of publishing for the year and as is our wont, we can reveal the winners of this year's AUK readers' vote. Hundreds of you voted – in fact we had more votes this year than we've ever had before – and while some of your choices mirrored ours, there are some nice surprises too. As always, it's nice to see the UK Americana scene looking so vibrant with talent, with so much obvious support among our readership. So here we go, here are our 2022 winners – as chosen by you!
Best UK Americana act of 2022: Dean Owens
Runners up: Elles Bailey, Yola, Lady Nade, The Hanging Stars, Peter Bruntnell, Danny George Wilson
Photo credit: Gaelle Beri
For the second year running, Edinburgh's Dean Owens wins our best UK Americana artist category. Dean has had another big year, 2022 seeing him back out on the road, with his new band Dean Owens & The Sinners. Highlights included performing at Edinburgh Castle, numerous UK festivals, and as far afield as Germany and Netherlands. Dean told us: "Winning this award last year was special enough, but to win it for the second year running is bloody amazing! It really is. I know there are so many great artists out there who have been working their backsides off in the past year, a year in which we were all able to get back out and play to real live audiences again. And also a year in which I was finally able to release my new album Sinner's Shrine, and get on the road with my new band The Sinners. It's so lovely to be recognised by the Americana UK readers and I'm extremely grateful for all the support from those readers and the good people at Americana UK who do such a fab job of spreading the word about what's happening in the world of UK Roots music. What a wonderful Christmas present. Thanks so much."
Best international act of 2022: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Runners-up: The Delines, Courtney Marie Andrews, Brandi Carlisle, Wilco, Allison Russell
Photo: Nick Barber
Last year Allison Russell pipped Jason Isbell to the post and this year their roles were reversed. The man who our current chancellor once called "anodyne" (and no that wasn't a clever self-referential alt-country joke) walks away with our best international act category this year for him and his band – and what a year it's been for him with some outstanding UK performances, coming atop our best album of the 21st-century list and even being nice to fans who are narky with him. We contacted his PR but got their "we are on our Christmas break" out of office. As someone commented, Isbell is our first Americana superstar. Long may he hold that title.
Best breakthrough act of 2022: Margo Cilker
Runners-up: Lady Nade, Skibeard
Oregon-born Margo Cilker is our breakthrough category winner this year, whose album 'Pohorylle' we said of last year: "producer Sera Cahoone has assembled a strong lineup to accompany Cilker in the studio and that talent, taken alongside a distinctive vocal that is heaven-sent for this genre, results in a highly promising debut." Our Features Editor Clint West described her performance in the tiny backroom of the Castle Hotel as his "favourite small venue gig of the year". What a treat it is to be able to still see someone of Cilker's calibre in intimate spaces – which may not last for long at this rate so make the most of them! Margo had this message for AUK readers: "Thank you for naming me your 2022 Breakthrough Artist of the Year! I successfully navigated a number of festivals in the UK and Ireland. I made friends among those who showed up to listen in back rooms and on big stages. I met the radio DJs who spread the word in the UK long before I got there. I'm grateful for your support and for the genuine connection we made over chats about music, Buckfast, and beyond. Massive thanks to my team, Loose Music, and my UK bandmates who made the wheels turn. I look forward to returning with new music Someday Soon. Much love, Margo."
Best UK Americana album of 2022: Dean Owens "Sinner's Shrine"
Runners-up: Dave Sutherland "Last Drop of Empty" Elles Bailey "Shining in the Half Light"
Dean Owens was the runner-up in this category last year for his 'Desert Trilogy' and this year wins it outright with the excellent 'Sinner's Shrine' which AUK's late Gordon Sharpe raved about back in February. Indeed the album made such an impact that it gets a mention in the latest Ian Rankin 'Rebus' book "A Heart Full of Headstones" – how's that for an accolade?! Dean had this message for AUK readers: "I'm genuinely blown away to have won the best album award with Sinner's Shrine. This album means so much to me. To be able to travel to Tucson, Arizona and make a record with Calexico, a band whose music has been the soundtrack to so many of my big US road trips over the years was just an incredible thrill and honour. It was also a huge adventure for me, as I had no idea how it would all turn out. Joey Burns, John Convertino and all their Calexico family gave so much of themselves to the making of this record and in the end the crazy little dream I had of working with those guys someday actually came true. I'm so chuffed with how the record turned out and the nice welcome it's received from the Americana/Roots music community in various parts of the world. Some of my good friends have released brilliant records in the past year. We're lucky we have so many amazing artists in this country, from all different parts of the UK. I highly recommend checking out all the other records which have finally been able to see the light of day in the past twelve months. There are some crackers. Thanks to everyone who voted for me. I know it can't have been easy choosing just one. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone. Cheers."
Best international Americana album of 2022: Bonny Light Horseman "Rolling Golden Holy"
Runners-up: The Delines "The Sea Drift", Wilco "Cruel Country", Mary Gauthier "Dark Enough to See the Stars", James McMurtry "Horses and the Hounds"
We commented in our review of Bonny Light Horseman's 'Rolling Golden Holy' that "Of course it's hardly a secret that Anaïs Mitchell, Josh Kaufman, and Eric D. Johnson have been denying like mad that they are a supergroup – although by any accepted definition of the term that is exactly what they are." It's a genuinely fantastic record and the runner-up in our writers' choices for 2022, just behind the Delines which were your runners-up. We are so in tune with our readership – we should go for a drink sometime… The band told us: "Wow! Grateful to the Americana UK readers for recognizing our album! Thanks for your ears + hearts! We can't wait to bring this music to the UK in February. Love, BLH"
Best Americana festival of 2022: Black Deer
Runners-up: Maverick, AmericanaFest (Nashville), Rambling Roots
There is real competition these days for best UK Americana festival, such is the wealth of choice we have, but this has been a dormant category for the last couple of years due to the pandemic. It's reassuring then to know that out the other side so many superb Americana festivals have survived, and none is more worthy than Black Deer who despite a storm of epic proportions had one of the best festival line-ups ever in 2022. That's what happens when you have 3 years to prepare. Debs Shilling & Gill Tee, Co-Founders told us: "Thank you to the readers of the catalytic Americana UK for voting Black Deer as your Festival of the Year 2022. We have been fortunate enough to be nominated for a few awards since we debuted in 2018, but this feels different for many reasons. To be recognised by your peers is one thing, but to be told you're doing a good job by the very community you feel proud to be a part of… well, that feels very special. We're proud to be the UK's 'Festival Of Americana', proud to be readers and supporters of Americana UK and immensely proud to be voted 'Festival Of The Year' by you, the discerning readers of Americana UK. Thank you once again and happy Christmas! We'll see you all in the deer park in 2023… " Also this is the first time we've been described as "catalytic"!
Best radio show of 2022: Bob Harris Country, BBC Radio 2
Runners-up: Mike Ritchie on Sunday, Richard Leader's American Pie, Radcliffe and Maconie
Photo: J. Aird
When so much of the modern world has changed in recent years (or maybe this is just getting old), it's a reassuring constant that the delightful tones of Bob Harris are still on our airwaves after all these years, and once again he takes the best radio show category. Bob told us: "Thank you with all my heart for the support you have given The Country Show again this year. It is a wonderful weekly meeting place for the UK Americana/Country community and I'm so proud that we have broken all listening figure records this year. It's incredible. Thank you to my producer Mark Hagen and to Radio 2 for keeping the door open. Here's to more amazing music in 2023. Much love, Bob."
Hero of 2022: Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Runners-up: Marcus Rashford, Mick Lynch
The winner of 2022's hero of the year was probably not in doubt, nice to know that AUK readers share the same values as Time magazine, although bear in mind they have also awarded it to Adolf Hitler, Nikita Khrushchev, Ayatollah Khomeini and Joseph Stalin (twice). It's fair to say when he started off life as a comedian a career-path to wartime leader probably wasn't the obvious choice. Also how many people do you know with four ys in their name?
Credit: Velislav Nikolov
Villian of 2022: Boris Johnson
Runners-up: Liz Truss, Putin
This category should just be renamed "worst Tory" although it seems BoJo still generates more ire than his briefly-lived successor. And to the reader who voted for Jeremy Corbyn in this category, nice to know that he is still living rent-free in your head. Merry Christmas comrades!
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Mark Whitfield has been Editor of Americana UK for the last 20 years while also working in public health as his day job, which has been kind of busy recently.
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Great article, spoilt by the (once again) political opinions
Desolationrow says:
True I mean its not like Labour are saints either.
Finally , a poll where I picked most of the winners!!! Thanks to all at Americana UK for keeping us up to date with all that's good in Roots Music – you just need to add an international Music Festival to the list next year so we can give some love to the great promoters out there keeping the flag flying!
Black Cat Music says:
Fabulous to see so many great artists on here. Could do with being a bit more political though 😀
Andrew Riggs says:
Can't wait for Labour to get in power.


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Georgian Opposition To Sue TV Channel Over Fake Invasion Report
By Global Research
Global Research, March 14, 2010
RIA Novosti 16 March 2010
Region: Russia and FSU
Theme: Media Disinformation
TBILISI — A leading Georgian opposition party said on Sunday it was preparing a lawsuit against a Georgian television channel over a fake news report about a supposed Russian invasion and murder of President Mikheil Saakashvili.
The lawsuit will be prepared by the Democratic Movement – United Georgia party led by ex-parliamentary speaker Nino Burdzhanadze and filed against the private Imedi TV channel, which showed the footage on Saturday evening.
"The lawyer has been working over the lawsuit since yesterday and will be brought to a court of law soon. This will be a criminal lawsuit as Imedi's actions have gone beyond administrative offences," Khatuna Ivanishvili, a spokeswoman for Burdzhanadze, told RIA Novosti.
The broadcast, which used the channel's normal news graphics, began with a warning that the program showed a sequence of possible events that could occur "if Georgian society is not brought together against Russia's plans."
The news item included clips of panicked residents trying to flee Tbilisi and reported that there was panic in Gori, Mtskheta and other regions.
The staged images and words rang true, however, when viewers who did not see the introduction took the report at face value. People from all over the country began to call each other and the TV studio to find out what was really happening.
The demonstration of the report, intended to illustrate a studio discussion on the chance of a fresh conflict between Russia and Georgia, forced the Georgian authorities to calm public fears.
"I can say with confidence that, on the declaration of the president, real danger, which was imagined in the transmission…does not currently exist for our country," a spokeswoman for President Mikheil Saakashvili said.
Imedi TV admitted that the report "caused a big concern among the citizens."
Russia's envoy to NATO, Dmitry Rogozin, called the TV channel's stunt "criminal" and declared that in the wake of Friday's meeting of the NATO-Georgia council it should show the military alliance not to deal with Saakashvili.
Former Georgian republics, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which Russia recognized as independent in August 2008 after its forces repelled a Georgian attack on the latter republic, have also dismissed the broadcast.
The original source of this article is RIA Novosti
Copyright © Global Research, RIA Novosti, 2010
Articles by: Global Research


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module Infoboxer
  module Tree
    describe Nodes do
      describe :inspect do
        subject { nodes.inspect }

        context 'by default' do
          let(:nodes) { Nodes[Text.new('some text')] }

          it { is_expected.to eq '[#<Text: some text>]' }
        end

        context 'really long children list' do
          let(:children) { Array.new(20) { Text.new('some text') } }
          let(:nodes) { Nodes[*children] }

          it { is_expected.to eq '[#<Text: some text>, #<Text: some text>, #<Text: some text>, #<Text: some text>, #<Text: some text>, ...15 more nodes]' }
        end
      end

      describe 'as Enumerable' do
        let(:nodes) { Nodes[Text.new('one'), Text.new('two')] }

        it 'should be nodes always' do
          expect(nodes.select { |n| n.text == 'one' }).to be_a(Nodes)
          expect(nodes.reject { |n| n.text == 'one' }).to be_a(Nodes)
          expect(nodes.sort_by(&:text)).to be_a(Nodes)
        end

        it 'is smart when mapping' do
          expect(nodes.map { |n| n }).to be_a(Nodes)
          expect(nodes.map(&:text)).to be_an(Array)
        end
      end

      describe :strip do
        context 'last empty texts' do
          subject { Nodes[Text.new('test'), Text.new(' ')] }

          its(:strip) { is_expected.to eq Nodes[Text.new('test')] }
        end

        context 'spaces in last text' do
          subject { Nodes[Text.new('test ')] }

          its(:strip) { is_expected.to eq Nodes[Text.new('test')] }
        end
      end

      describe :<< do
        describe 'merging' do
          context 'text' do
            context 'when previous was text' do
              subject { Nodes[Text.new('test')] }

              before {
                subject << Text.new(' me')
              }
              it { is_expected.to eq [Text.new('test me')] }
            end

            context 'when previous was not a text' do
              subject { Nodes[Italic.new(Text.new('test'))] }

              before {
                subject << Text.new(' me')
              }
              it { is_expected.to eq [Italic.new(Text.new('test')), Text.new(' me')] }
            end

            context 'when its first text' do
              subject { Nodes[] }

              before {
                subject << 'test'
              }
              it { is_expected.to eq [Text.new('test')] }
            end
          end

          context 'paragraphs' do
            context 'when can merge' do
              subject { Nodes[Paragraph.new(Text.new('test'))] }

              before {
                subject << Paragraph.new(Text.new('me'))
              }
              it { is_expected.to eq [Paragraph.new(Text.new('test me'))] }
            end

            context 'when can\'t merge' do
              subject { Nodes[Paragraph.new(Text.new('test'))] }

              before {
                subject << Pre.new(Text.new('me'))
              }
              it { is_expected.to eq [Paragraph.new(Text.new('test')), Pre.new(Text.new('me'))] }
            end

            context 'children\'s #parent rewriting' do
              let(:para) { Nodes[Paragraph.new(Text.new('test'))] }

              before {
                para << Paragraph.new([Text.new('me, '), Italic.new(Text.new('please'))])
              }
              subject { para.lookup(:Italic).first }

              its(:parent) { is_expected.to eq para.first }
            end
          end
        end

        describe 'empty paragraphs dropping' do
          context 'into paragraph' do
            subject { Nodes[Paragraph.new(Text.new('test'))] }

            before {
              subject << EmptyParagraph.new(' ')
            }
            it { is_expected.to eq [Paragraph.new(Text.new('test'))] }
            its(:last) { is_expected.to be_closed }
          end

          context 'into pre' do
            subject { Nodes[Pre.new(Text.new('test'))] }

            before {
              subject << EmptyParagraph.new('   ')
            }
            it { is_expected.to eq [Pre.new(Text.new("test\n  "))] }
            its(:last) { is_expected.not_to be_closed }
          end

          context 'into pre -- really empty' do
            subject { Nodes[Pre.new(Text.new('test'))] }

            before {
              subject << EmptyParagraph.new('')
            }
            it { is_expected.to eq [Pre.new(Text.new('test'))] }
            its(:last) { is_expected.to be_closed }
          end
        end

        describe 'implicit flatten' do
          subject { Nodes[Text.new('test')] }

          before {
            subject << [Text.new(' me')]
          }
          it { is_expected.to eq [Text.new('test me')] }
        end

        xdescribe 'flowing-in templates' do
          let(:nodes) {
            Nodes[Paragraph.new(
              [Text.new(' '),
               Template.new('one'),
               Text.new("\n"),
               Template.new('two')]
            ),
            ]
          }

          subject { nodes.flow_templates }

          its(:count) { is_expected.to eq 2 }
          it { is_expected.to all(be_a(Template)) }
        end

        describe 'ignoring of empty nodes' do
          context 'text' do
            subject { Nodes[Italic.new(Text.new('test'))] }

            before {
              subject << Text.new('')
            }
            it { is_expected.to eq [Italic.new(Text.new('test'))] }
          end

          context 'compound' do
            subject { Nodes[Paragraph.new(Text.new('test'))] }

            before {
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Tom Burke Replaces Yahya Abdul Mateen II In 'Mad Max' Spin-Off 'Furiosa'
Actor Tom Burke, who previously appeared in 'True Things' and 'The Show', has now replaced Yahya Abdul- Mateen II in the film 'Furiosa'.
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2021-11-30T17:59:39+05:30 Tom Burke Replaces Yahya Abdul Mateen II In 'Mad Max' Spin-Off 'Furiosa'
British star Tom Burke has replaced Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in George Miller's much-anticipated movie 'Furiosa'.
As per reports, Abdul-Mateen had to leave the project, which is a prequel to Miller's 2015 blockbuster 'Mad Max: Fury Road', due to a scheduling conflict.
Burke will now feature alongside Hollywood stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth in the movie.
In the film, Taylor-Joy is taking on the role of Imperator Furiosa, which was famously played by Charlize Theron in 'Mad Max: Fury Road'.
Miller is directing, co-writing and producing the project with his longtime producing partner Doug Mitchell. Miller's Australian-based Kennedy Miller Mitchell banner will produce.
Warner Bros will release 'Furiosa' on May 24, 2024.
Burke is best known for featuring in critically-acclaimed movies such as David Fincher's 'Mank' and 'The Souvenir'. He will next star in 'The Wonder', co-starring Florence Pugh.
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Julian Assange had 'physical proof' Russians didn't hack DNC: Rep. Dana Rohrabacher
Dana Rohrabacher
In this May 19, 2017, file photo, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange gestures to supporters outside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, where he has been in self-imposed exile since 2012. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File) more >
By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times - Thursday, April 19, 2018
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, California Republican, left a meeting with Julian Assange believing the WikiLeaks publisher had "physical proof" Russia didn't supply his website with leaked Democratic National Committee emails it released during the 2016 U.S. presidential race.
Mr. Rohrabacher made the comment in a interview with Breitbart Radio published online Thursday in which he spoke about his August 2017 visit to the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
Mr. Assange took up refuge in the diplomatic compound in 2012, and in 2016 his website began publishing sensitive DNC emails allegedly sourced by Russian state-sponsored hackers as part of an effort meant to help President Trump's election campaign.
"By now, everybody knows that this idea that Trump was colluding with the Russians in order to get them to do things like steal the DNC emails and then release them through WikiLeaks, the public knows that's just total baloney [and] an excuse," Mr. Rohrabacher said in the interview.
"I knew the one man who could prove that it was all baloney was Assange. So I went to see him in London, and he confirmed for me that the Russians did not give him the DNC emails. He had physical proof of that, and he was going to let me see that and have that, but only once, I found an agreement so he wouldn't get arrested when he leaves the Ecuadorian embassy in London," Mr. Rohrabacher insisted.
Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the 2016 race, and particularly allegations about possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign, have prevented Mr. Rohrabacher from discussion the meeting with the president, he told Breitbart.
"I've been waiting because I know that we're not going to give this special prosecutor any more ammunition than he needs to try to destroy this president," Mr. Rohrabacher added.
Mr. Rohrabacher revealed last August that he spent several hours meeting with Mr. Assange inside the embassy, and he's repeatedly complained in the months since about being unable to discuss the conversation with Mr. Trump.
"I'm trying to get this out in the public now where we can get this Julian Assange thing straightened out so that people know that it wasn't the Russians that hacked into the system, and that's not how this information was released," Mr. Rohrabacher said previously.
Mr. Assange, 46, entered the embassy nearly six years ago amid being wanted for questioning by Swedish authorities investigating allegations of rape. He received asylum from Ecuador in 2012 and was naturalized in 2017, but he's refused to leave the embassy in lieu of being likely arrested by British authorities upon exiting for having allegedly breached his bail conditions by entering.
Mr. Assange has previously said he fears he'll be extradited to the U.S. if arrested and prosecuted for publishing classified military and diplomatic documents through WikiLeaks.
WikiLeaks did not immediately comment on Mr. Rohrabacher's claim. Ecuador suspended Mr. Assange's internet access at the embassy last month, and Mr. Assange is currently barred from communicating with anyone other than his lawyers, journalists included, according to WikiLeaks.
"WikiLeaks never has and never will reveal a source," WikiLeaks said after Mr. Rohrabacher discussed the meeting previously.
Russian hackers breached the DNC and other American political targets as part of an interference campaign targeting Mr. Trump's opponent, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, according to U.S. intelligence officials.
Russia's involvement in the race is currently the subject of investigations in the House and Senate, in addition to the special counsel's office, and the Justice Department has filed criminal charges against 13 Russian nationals in connection with the campaign, albeit not in relation to the DNC breach.
Russia has denied meddling in Mr. Trump's election, and the White House has denied colluding with the Kremlin.
• Andrew Blake can be reached at ablake@washingtontimes.com.


HINATUAN, Philippines � Local lore goes that during the night, fairies, pixies and mermaids gather together to play and sing around the clear bluish water of a river in the town of Hinatuan.... How to get to Enchanted River in Surigao del Sur, Philippines: My family and I rented a van. If you want to do the same, contact Happy Cool Runnings Renting a van is definitely a lot more expensive but there were 5 of us and my family always values convenience especially during long road trips.
At a certain time of the day, the management feed the fishes in the river and swimmers need to get off the water and then afterwards, the fishes disappear. Enchanted river opens as early as 6:00 in the morning and entrance costs 30 pesos per person.
I can advise you to come to Davai City first and stay in a hotel for a night and there you can be helped contact a vehicle to bring you to enchanted river. Besides you can not go and be back in a day to Davao City..you have to stay a night in Mangagoy or Hinatuan.


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Plattsburgh requiring masks in all city buildings, offices
Masks required regardless of vaccination status
Updated: 5:39 PM EDT Aug 30, 2021
THIS IS NBC5 NEWS. YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED. IT'S AIT B BUSIER IN PLATTSBURGH RIGHT NOW. THE COLLEGE KIDS ARE BACK IN TOWN AND THERE ARE NEW REQUIREMENTS THIS YEAR TO STOMP THE SPREAD OF COVID-19. NBC5'S ALAINA. BARILLAAS H MORE FROM THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY TONIGHT. SUNY PLATTSBURGH STUDENTS ARE MOVING IN THIS WEEK. I'M EXCITED. MEET NEW PEOPLE. IT'S A NEW PLACE. WE HOPE LIKE THIS SESTMEER COULD BE A LITTLE BETTER WITH EVERYONE GETTING VACCINATED AND HOPEFULLY GET BACK TO CLOSEST NORMAL AS POSSIBLE SUNY STUDENTS ERYWHERE ARE REQUIRED TO BE VACCINATED AFTER THE PFIZER VACCINEOT G FULL APPROVAL FROM ETH FDA. I THINK IT'S TOTLYAL FAIR. I GOT VACCITEDNA BEFORE IT WAS EVEN REQUIRED AND I DON'T THINK IT' HARD TO JUST GET THE SHOT AND KEEP EVERYONE SAFE. I WASN'' TOO HAPPY ABOUT THAT. I PREFER WE HAVEUR O PERSONAL FREEDOMS YOUR CHOICE IF YOU WANT IT. THAT'S ALL IT'S CALLING. YOU CLINICS LIKE THESE ARE PLANNED THROUGH THE FALL WITH HELP FROM THE CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. I PROBABLY WOULDN'T HAVE GOTTEN IT FOR I DON'T KNOW MAYBE A FEW MORE MONTHS AT LEAST SOMETHING LIKE THAT. I JUST WANTED MORE TIME TOEE S HOW IT AFFECTED PEOPLE DR. KATHLEEN CAMILLO SAYS BETWEEN THE CONTAGIOUS DELTA VARIANT AND STUDENTS LIVING IN CONGREGATE LIVING SETTINGS GETTING SHOTS AND ARMS IS THE BEST TOOL CERTAINLY GETTING VACCINATED IS THE BEST WAY THAT WE CAN PREVENT COVID-19 ON OUR CAMPUS AND THE BEST WAY IF EVER PEOPLE GET VACCINATED THAT WE CAN HELP PREVENT THAT VIRUS FROM MUTATING INTO ANOTHER VARIANT AND VACCINATED OR NOT MASKS ARE REQUIRED. TOURS. WHY AM I STILL HINAVG TO WEAR A MASK IF W IAS FORCED TO DO SOMETHING MANDATORY LIKE THAT. IT'S AT LEAST THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12 WHEN ACCORDING TO THE SCHOOL WEBSITE, THEY'LL REEVALUATE THE MANDATE. WE DO HAVE STUDENTS THAT HAVE FILED FOR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS AND MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS. W''RE INTERMINGLING VACCINATED AND UNVACCINATED STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM. SO WEARING A MASK HELPS TO DECREASE SPREAD THOSE WHO ARE EXEMPT WILLAV HE MANDATORY WEEKLY SURVEILLANCE TESTING AND DR. CAMILO SAYS EVERYONE WILL BE TESTEDVE ERY WEEKS TO SEE A SNAPSHOT OF WHAT THE VIRUS LOOKS LI IKEN THE COM
Masks are now required inside all city buildings and offices in Plattsburgh, leaders said in a news release Monday. The change applies to anyone inside of the buildings, including visitors, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status. It marks the latest in a series of similar precautions implemented in the region to limit transmission of the virus. The town of Plattsburgh, effective Aug. 23, began requiring all town hall staff and visitors to wear a mask. "What is unique to a municipality of our size is that all of our employees are under one roof," Town Supervisor Michael Cashman told the Press-Republican. "We don't have different plants or different buildings."He continued, "We saw firsthand during the early stages of the pandemic — we had several cases where people contracted and we saw the impact."With students now moving in, leadership within the SUNY Plattsburgh campus is enforcing strengthened pandemic guidance as recommended by the state and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The campus is requiring all fully vaccinated people to wear a facial covering when inside campus buildings, with an exception for students inside of their own dorm room. Similar guidance applies to unvaccinated students, staff and visitors, who are also being asked to wear a mask outside when social distancing of at least six feet cannot be observed. Officials with the Clinton County Health Department said they are seeing an increase in new cases, with "many" associated with large gatherings, workplaces and households. Fifty-two new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the county between Thursday and Sunday, the most recent updates provided. "In most of these cases, the vaccines are doing what they are supposed to do — prevent severe symptoms and hospitalization," the department wrote in a Facebook post. "Regardless of vaccination status, CCHD continues to recommend all residents wear masks indoors, avoid crowds and high risk activities and wash hand frequently." Additional information on the virus, including testing opportunities, can be found on the Health Department website.
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. —
Masks are now required inside all city buildings and offices in Plattsburgh, leaders said in a news release Monday.
The change applies to anyone inside of the buildings, including visitors, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status. It marks the latest in a series of similar precautions implemented in the region to limit transmission of the virus.
The town of Plattsburgh, effective Aug. 23, began requiring all town hall staff and visitors to wear a mask.
"What is unique to a municipality of our size is that all of our employees are under one roof," Town Supervisor Michael Cashman told the Press-Republican. "We don't have different plants or different buildings."
He continued, "We saw firsthand during the early stages of the pandemic — we had several cases where people contracted [COVID-19] and we saw the impact."
With students now moving in, leadership within the SUNY Plattsburgh campus is enforcing strengthened pandemic guidance as recommended by the state and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The campus is requiring all fully vaccinated people to wear a facial covering when inside campus buildings, with an exception for students inside of their own dorm room. Similar guidance applies to unvaccinated students, staff and visitors, who are also being asked to wear a mask outside when social distancing of at least six feet cannot be observed.
Officials with the Clinton County Health Department said they are seeing an increase in new cases, with "many" associated with large gatherings, workplaces and households. Fifty-two new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in the county between Thursday and Sunday, the most recent updates provided.
"In most of these cases, the vaccines are doing what they are supposed to do — prevent severe symptoms and hospitalization," the department wrote in a Facebook post. "Regardless of vaccination status, CCHD continues to recommend all residents wear masks indoors, avoid crowds and high risk activities and wash hand frequently."
Additional information on the virus, including testing opportunities, can be found on the Health Department website.


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Downtown Victoria: Your Place to Be
RENOVATING TO SELL
By Danielle Pope
Experts reveal how to maximize the impact — and the selling price — when your home hits the real estate market.
Photo: Jacob McNeil
Jason Binab renovated this early 20th century home into a contemporary showpiece that sold for more than $1 million.
If you had seen Jason Binab's Oak Bay house when he first purchased it in 2010, you wouldn't think it was the same structure he decided to sell this spring — and you'd be right.
The character house on Florence Street was built in 1911 and boasted nearly 100 years of modifications, right up to 1970s wood-panelled walls and dirty pink carpet. Now, the renovated beauty is as much show-home as it is family dwelling, with clean cedar siding, enormous windows and a clay colour palate. This wasn't just an effort in beautification, however. Binab was able to list the property for more than double what he paid four years ago.
Binab's extreme renovation included replacing the dated carpet, fireplace and wood-panelling, as well as adding skylights. The result is a light-infused modern room that invites lingering. Photo: Jacob McNeil
Knowing how and when to update your home is as much an art form as the renovations themselves. While it can be tempting to customize a room with your favourite sailing theme, understanding which renovations bring the best return will increase your chances of a successful sale. No need to give up those dreams of installing gold-plated toilets just yet, but what the experts suggest might stop you from pouring your money down the drain.
Everything but the kitchen sink — well, that too
Not every renovation is as extreme as Binab's. His family had planned to renovate their Oak Bay home from the start, but it soon became clear a massive overhaul was needed.
Kitchen and bathroom upgrades should turn the space into an attractive, functional area for a wide range of users. Photo: Jacob McNeil
Binab, a realtor at Binab Property Group, had to apply for four variances to get the work done. He ripped the house to its studs on the main level, then removed the upper floor and created a new level with a 750-square-foot master bedroom. A large addition was added to the back of the house and contractors even dug into the basement to pour a new foundation. Despite the changes, Binab was able to retain the original charm.
"Essentially, the house is brand new," he says. "It was an extreme renovation but it was so fun, in the end, to see our vision come to life."
Along with the benefits of having a tailored home base, the numbers add up. The house cost Binab $483,000 in 2010. With the overhaul completed in one year at $550,000, Binab was able to list the property in March for $1,195,000.
Where the value is
There's a lot of space between a complete revamp and a few upgrades, however, and the top-value renovation for almost any house is clear: kitchen and bathroom.
"The kitchen and bathroom are usually the first two things you see and think, 'Oh man, if these aren't updated, what else haven't they done?'" says Amy McGeachy, interior design professional and host of CHEK TV's Design District. "If you walk in and see '90s-era pink walls, some people won't look past that."
Clean lines, textured tiles, bamboo flooring and stainless steel appliances remain popular, but the changes need to be more than surface: kitchen and bathroom upgrades should turn the space into an attractive, functional area for a wide range of users.
"There are always little flaws you learn to live with, like a dishwasher that can't open all the way beside a door, or a bathroom cabinet that's the wrong height, so you have to consider those things in your upgrades and do what makes sense for the space, not just what follows a trend," says McGeachy. "There should be a home for everything."
While kitchen and bathroom renos can range from affordable to astronomical, Binab says so long as you stick within the value of the home and neighbourhood, every dollar invested is likely to return you at least $1.25.
"I have a client who bought a house for $680,000 in Broadmead," he says. "They spent about $30,000 in the kitchen — including appliances — and $30,000 between three bathrooms, then added some paint and a new deck. Their house sold for $830,000."
While shifting the look of a house can be a romantic notion, realtor Mike Garman says the most valuable renovations aren't so sexy.
"There are three things every buyer wants to know about: the windows and roof, the perimeter drains and the presence of an underground oil tank. If you take care of those three things, you will be ahead of the game," he says.
Owners and buyers can contact their local fire department to find out if there is or ever has been an underground oil tank located at the property. While removal can be costly, the safety risk is a common concern for Victorians and will completely deter buyers, says Garman, who had his own construction business for 14 years before joining forces with his brother Scott at Sotheby's International Realty Canada. Windows and roof should be replaced to standard (typically every few decades), and the same goes for drains around the house.
"When you're looking at spending $15,000 on renovating a kitchen or underground drains, of course people want to do the kitchen, but those drains will be bad news if you don't take care of them."
While home-improvement networks have fuelled a do-it-yourself culture, Garman says the value comes from doing things the right way. That means getting all the necessary permits (technically, you even need one to swap out a chandelier), or hiring a professional to do the job.
"Shows like Extreme Makeover have distorted our views about how easy and quick it is to do improvements," says Garman. "The first things buyers are going to want to see are the records and the signs that a project was done correctly."
Location matters, but so do the details
Before you get out the drawing board, Garman urges clients to understand the limits of a property's location.
"Every neighbourhood is different, and you have to know your demographics to know whether or not a renovation is a good idea," Garman says. "If you're in Vic West and you put in gold toilets and marble floors, you're never going to get that back … you have to keep in mind what your ideal buyer values."
Growing up in Victoria, Garman has a pretty good idea of what the market will bear. He says Langford families value affordable space. Gordon Head homes should come with rentable suites. Fairfield clients want ensuites with a bath and three bedrooms on the same level. People purchasing in Oak Bay and Uplands want to see quality construction and high-end materials. Those aiming for a downtown condo want sleek, modern looks
and bright space.
"Really, the worst thing you could do is put in a reno that doesn't fit the rest of the house," Garman says. "Sometimes, what you really need to do is just clean the house up.
Everything is in the details."
When it comes to details, little can replace the importance of good lighting. Luckily, it's also one of the cheapest and easiest renovations for your home, with a guaranteed return.
Jack Petrie, owner of Newport Realty, turned his dated 1970s kitchen into a French country masterpiece, thanks in part to the skylights and recessed lighting that showcases his new tile flooring, almond walls and white cupboards. Petrie says the goal should be creating a place where guests want to hang out — and lighting does a lot of that heavy lifting.
"When you're renovating, you have to think about light. You want a room that inspires you to sit down and spend some time there, and have friends spend time there," Petrie says. "If you fall in love with the light, you fall in love with the home."
Garman has a similar stance. The realtor used pot lighting to "raise" the ceilings of his Gordon Head home, then went one step further and lengthened his windows by dropping them down an extra foot.
"It isn't easy to widen a window, but lengthening is a simple task and, for the few hundred dollars it costs, you will get that back a thousand times over," Garman says. "Everyone who comes into our home is surprised by the brightness and the view."
Lisa Williams markets a view as much as she does an estate. "There is a certain price point where buyers expect they won't have to renovate," says Williams, a waterfront and unique property specialist with Sotheby's International Realty Canada. "But they understand they may have to for the right place, and that's reflected in price."
Even at the multi-million-dollar level, kitchen, bathroom and natural light reigns supreme, but quality is paramount.
"When you can pay $3 million for a home, you aren't going to be taken to the cleaners," says Williams. "These clients are looking for value and they can see a real difference in the character of work."
Be careful with customization
Even when you've found your dream home, Williams says focusing on renos that make a property appealing to the masses is one of the most important things you can do — resist the urge to get too customized.
"Plans change. If you install that glass-blown dining room fixture you bought in Las Vegas for $25,000, you're not necessarily going to find a buyer who agrees with your taste," she says.
"Sometimes, it's fine and you understand that money is never coming back, but it's a challenging market for everyone right now. You have to be smart about what you do to your home."
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In the current corporate annual meeting season, shareowners have stepped up demands on companies to seek alternatives to toxic materials in their products. A shareholder resolution at Apple calls on the company to set an accelerated timetable for ending the use of certain toxic materials. But why has the Board of Directors, which includes Al Gore, unanimously recommended against the resolution? At DuPont shareholders are continuing their quest for the company to end the use of the so-called Teflon Chemical. Corporate Watchdog Radio cohost Sanford Lewis, who is counsel to the Investor Environmental Health Network, discusses these and other fights with Richard Liroff, Director of the Network. Other companies discussed include Chemlawn, Bed, Bath & Beyond, SC Johnson, CVS, Dow Chemical, Wal-Mart, Mohawk Carpet and others.


Thanks for stopping back to the Disney Parks Moms Panel with this question about Duffy the Disney Bear - a favorite in my family!
I'm happy to tell you that Duffy the Disney Bear merchandise is currently available at all four theme parks as well as at Disney Springs. You can also find merchandise for ShellieMay, Duffy the Disney Bear's best friend, at many locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
Here's a tip! If you download the Shop Disney Parks app, you can search for "Duffy the Disney Bear" and you will be able to see what merchandise is available in the theme parks and at Disney Springs. In addition, once you click on a particular product, you can use the "map" function to see where that product is sold and whether it is in stock. For example, I can see that Duffy the Disney Bear Plush 17" is available and in stock at several locations throughout Walt Disney World Resort.
I hope this helps answer your question, Heather! Please visit us again real soon if you have any additional questions.