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2018 Haskell: Monmouth Park, Lukas have glorious history together
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas will run Bravazo in Sunday's Haskell, looking to conjure up ghosts from a magnificent past in Oceanport
2018 Haskell: Monmouth Park, Lukas have glorious history together Trainer D. Wayne Lukas will run Bravazo in Sunday's Haskell, looking to conjure up ghosts from a magnificent past in Oceanport Check out this story on app.com: https://on.app.com/2v4ZHJR
Stephen Edelson, Asbury Park Press Published 7:04 a.m. ET July 25, 2018 | Updated 7:07 p.m. ET July 25, 2018
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Bravazo owner D. Wayne Lukas sits in the Preakness barn after workouts in preparation for the 143rd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.(Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)
D. Wayne Lukas wasn't just a trainer in the 1980s. He was a symbol. A window into racing's future, complete with staggering dollar figures, both in earnings on the track and purchase prices in the sales ring, a megastable featuring outposts at the top tracks manned by talented assistants, and a charismatic, flashy style that helped lure well-heeled owners into the Sport of Kings.
His rise, which began when the former quarter horse trainer won the 1980 Preakness with Codex, wasn't without controversy, but ushered in a resurgence for the sport while putting the Breeders' Cup on the map, with his 20 victories in the year-end championships still the standard.
Which is why when Lukas applied for 40 stalls at Monmouth Park in 1987, sending a young trainer named Kiaran McLaughlin to head the operation, it was a big deal for the track. Two years earlier he'd dipped his toe in the water at the Jersey Shore, running Pancho Villa in the 1985 Haskell Invitational, when Skip Trial stunned Spend a Buck. And a year later he won the first of back-to-back Iselin Handicaps with Roo Art.
By the time the bubble burst in the 1990s he had left his mark in Oceanport, his 2-year-old colts having won the Sapling Stakes eight times in 11 years, for example.
Lukas returns on Sunday for the $1-million betfair.com Haskell Invitational with Bravazo, as the runner-up to Triple Crown winner Justify in the Preakness takes on Good Magic, second in the Kentucky Derby, in the Grade 1 test.
``I think it's been a pretty good deal for me down there,'' laughed Lukas during a telephone interview from Saratoga.
Bravazo walks on to the main track before he trains in preparation for the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. (Photo: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports)
``I like Monmouth Park a lot. I always enjoyed going there. It's got a good feel to it. It's always been an enjoyable spot to go to. They always treated us great there.''
Lukas, now 82, then wondered if ``the café'' was still there, referring to the Lady's Secret Café, named for the Lukas-trained Horse of the Year in 1986 who set the record for career earnings by a female at Monmouth Park in 1987.
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``It was at the end of Lady's Secret's career and she was close to breaking the money record,'' recalled former Monmouth Park racing secretary Bob Kulina, who retired last December. ``I wrote two money allowance races for her at Monmouth Park, and she won them both, so that she could set the record. She ran one more time at Saratoga and that was it, but her last winning races were at Monmouth Park.''
A year later, Lukas returned the favor.
Champion Lady's Secret, after setting the career earnings record for fillies and mares in 1987 at Monmouth Park. (Photo: File photo)
Kulina was struggling to follow up the epic 1987 Haskell, when Alysheba got to the wire first in a blanket finish with Bet Twice and Lost Code, so he approached trainer Woody Stephens about sending Forty Niner, the 2-year-old champion who lost by a neck to the filly Winning Colors in the Kentucky Derby.
Stephens said he needed a prep race, so Kulina wrote an allowance race for Forty Niner two weeks before the Haskell. Now all he needed was a horse to run against Forty Niner and he tapped Lukas, who shipped a hard-knocking New York-based runner named Slew City Slew.
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Slew City Slew did just that, pushing Forty Niner to a track record for the mile, then hung around to win the Elkwood Stakes on Haskell Day before finishing fourth in the Iselin behind Alysheba, Bet Twice and Gulch. And in the Haskell, Forty Niner beat Seeking the Gold by a nose after the two battled side-by-side down the length of the homestretch.
D. Wayne Lukas, trainer of Charismatic, pauses at his barn at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. on Thursday, June 3, 1999. Charismatic has a chance to win the Triple Crown on Saturday by winning the Belmont Stakes. (Photo: File photo)
``(Lukas) changed the game,'' Kulina said. ``He brought back that style. The way he presented the horses to the public, to the owners. He always looked the part, his people always looked the part. I think Wayne has been phenomenal for the game, and for Monmouth Park. He changed the game in the 1980s when he started rolling and started coming East in the big divisions. He was great for me, great for Monmouth Park and he still is.''
Early Saturday morning, Lukas will load Bravazo into a van for the trip down from Saratoga for his first race in seven weeks, after the son of Awesome Again, owned by Calumet Farm, ran in all three legs of the Triple Crown.
Lukas seemed especially pleased with Bravazo's four furlong workout at Saratoga on Saturday, covering the distance in 48.77 seconds.
``He's had a good series. I haven't had to back off of him since the Belmont,'' Lukas said. ``He's been training on a regular basis right straight through and I think he's probably doing better now than he was at any point during the Triple Crown races. He put on weight, he's stronger, and he looks like he's developing and going in the right direction.
``Some of these horses that go through the Triple Crown, it takes a toll on them, and they need a rest and then time to work back up and regroup a little bit. But he's one of those tough horses that seems to just thrive on training. He acts to me like he is moving forward. I'm really pleased with the way I see him performing at this point. And having said that, I think he has to. The Haskell is not going to be an easy spot. We're looking forward to the race but are looking forward to him doing a little better than he has been doing.''
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas watches as horses work out at Belmont Park. (Photo: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)
Lukas got his only win in the Haskell back in 1995, when Serena's Song became the first filly ever to win it. In his last trip to the Haskell in 2013, Preakness winner Oxbow finished fourth while sustaining an ankle injury that ultimately ended his racing career.
Now he's back, looking to conjure up a bit of his glorious past at Monmouth Park. And as was the case three decades ago, his simply showing up has helped elevate the entire event.
Stephen Edelson is an Asbury Park Press columnist: sedelson@gannettnj.com; @SteveEdelsonAPP
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If you've ever struggled with the numbers on the scale, you've probably blamed it on your metabolism. But what is metabolism exactly, and how does it work?
The term metabolism actually refers to all the processes in the body that use energy, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, but the word is most commonly used when we talk about weight. "When someone says, 'I have a fast metabolism' or 'I have a slow metabolism,' they're usually referring to their ability to lose weight or maintain a normal weight," says Caroline Cederquist, MD, a bariatric medicine specialist in Naples, Florida.
Most people can increase or decrease the rate at which they burn calories throughout the day, but many don't know how, or that their gender, daily habits, and even health conditions can affect their metabolism. Here are 10 truths about metabolism that may just be the keys to unlocking your healthy weight.
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Metabolism can refer to any of the chemical processes that take place in your body, but what most people are interested in is their RMR — the number of calories you burn while just sitting around. Online calculators can estimate your RMR, but they don't consider your muscle-to-fat ratio, Dr. Cederquist says. If you're interested in a more accurate figure, consult your doctor for a calorimeter test, which measures the amount of carbon dioxide you breathe out, to determine your RMR. Or you can try these 11 science-backed ways to boost your RMR right now.
2. Eating More Protein May Boost Your Metabolism
While there are few superfoods proven to rev your metabolism, protein is one nutrient that actually may increase the amount of calories you burn. A study published in January 2012 in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people who were fed more calories than they needed tended to have higher RMRs when they followed a normal- or high-protein diet compared with those who followed a low-protein regimen. For the best effects, Cederquist says, choose lean proteins, like chicken and fish, over fattier cuts, and consume smaller amounts throughout the day.
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Most everyone knows to stay away from doughnuts and sodas when trying to lose weight, but other simple carbohydrates, like white bread and crackers, can also slow weight loss, Cederquist says. When you eat them, your insulin levels rise. The insulin then encourages the body to store the sugar for later use, as fat. Choose high quality carbohydrates, like vegetables, fruit, beans and legumes, and whole grains.
4. More Muscle Equals Higher Metabolism
More muscle mass in your body translates to more calories burned, even at rest, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) explains. A study published in July 2015 in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that nine months of strength training raised people's resting metabolic rate by about 5 percent. Haven't exercised in a while? Get started with these four easy muscle-building exercises.
5. Men Tend to Have a Higher Metabolism
That's because men usually have more muscle mass and higher levels of testosterone, both of which influence calorie burning, Cederquist says. In a study published in March 2014 in the British Journal of Nutrition, men who were placed on a specific weight loss regimen lost twice as much weight as women on the regimen during the first two months of the study. This can be particularly disconcerting if you're a woman trying lose weight with a male partner; but don't let it dissuade you. Get inspired by these couples who have successfully lost weight together.
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8. How Much — and When — You Eat Can Affect Your Metabolism
If you're skipping meals early in the day and then sitting down to a big dinner, you're probably sabotaging your metabolism. "If you don't eat all day and then eat a large meal at night, you'll get a higher insulin response and you're much more likely to develop metabolic dysfunction," Cederquist warns. In a study published in July 2015 in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers found that mice given their daily allotment of food in one large meal developed more metabolic problems and gained more abdominal fat than mice fed several times a day, even though the first group of mice ate less food overall than the second. Eat a healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day, and pack healthful, low-calorie snacks to nosh on in between meals.
9. Vitamin D May Play a Role in the Process
Vitamin D is usually touted for its contribution to bone health, but research has shown that it could also play a role in metabolism and weight change. A study published in June 2013 in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that vitamin D deficiency was associated with an increased risk of becoming obese.
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Sometimes I'll pick up a joke book at a garage sale for a dime. You can never have enough corny jokes in your repertoire. However, most of these joke books are worth... a dime.
Last night, my daughter discovered a book of chicken jokes from 1974, and read off groaner after groaner. It's strange, because they market the book to kids, but you have to really be an adult to get some of the puns.
A: To get to the other seed.
Q: Which Hollywood actor makes the chickens swoon?
Q: How can you identify a vampire chicken?
A: It's the one with the capon.
Q: Why do chickens hate Columbo?
A: He always cracks the case.
Q: What TV show do chickens like to watch?
Q: Why does a chicken coop have 2 doors?
A baby chick looked into the nest and saw an orange. She said, "Ooh, look what mama laid!"
I'm using the Gregory Peck joke today!
Oyyy My!!.... Such a lost art!
Gotta admit "ahem" loved the Barnaby Jones and Columbo references. Saweet.
My inner child thanks you!
i have to admit i was laughing especially the vampire one.it felt good to be a kid again for awhile so thank your daughter for me. Hope the chicken didn't mind he made good supper.
Yes, they are terrible--and I'm still laughing Thanks for the nice start to my day.
LOL..why only chicken? How about pork, ducks? erm beef etc?
Love, love, love it! Thanks!


Go beyond apple-themed events to show teachers how much they are valued and appreciated! Recent surveys have shown that while teachers love to be acknowledged during Teacher Appreciation Week, they are most appreciative of thoughtful gifts personalized to them.
1. Coordinate with other parents to give a teacher gift with a real impact. Rather than individually giving a multitude of gifts cards, combine forces with classroom parents to give the teacher one big gift. (You can collect money for group gifts anonymously on SignUp.com so that there is no stigma attached to those who have more financial constraints than others. Parents can quickly make a contribution of their choosing from their smartphones or computers with a few clicks.) Use funds to pay for a needed piece of classroom furniture, a donation to the teacher's favorite charity, a long-desired museum or zoo membership, a full spa day or massage. Let SignUp.com be your central place for coordinating all of the tasks associated with purchasing, picking up, delivery and assembling the item. Then have each student sign an oversized card with an explanation of the gift.
2. Think rest, rejuvenation, recharging! Arrange for a few massage therapists to come in for chair massages, or foot reflexologists to give foot massages. Have a yoga teacher come to teach a gentle yoga class or give gift certificates from a local yoga studio for one free class. Remember to arrange for a parent volunteer or aid to cover the classroom for your teacher so he or she can enjoy the relaxation session worry-free!
4. Create an "All About the Teacher" Book written by students. Compile a list of questions to ask students about their teacher, and then email them to parent participants. Ask questions such as: What is the silliest thing [teacher name] has done this year? What is your favorite memory from class this year? How would you describe your teacher? What is the kindest thing your teacher has done for you this year? Parents can interview their children and then send the answers back to a central organizer. (Use SignUp.com to invite crafty parent helpers to assist.) Compile the quotes into a scrapbook and then have the kids decorate it with doodles and drawings.
Regardless of how you celebrate your teachers this year, they are sure to feel the love with any gift that is thoughtful and personalized!


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Golden Knights prospect Jake Leschyshyn perseveres in WHL
Golden Knights prospect Jake Leschyshyn was traded by his Western Hockey League team in November as part of a blockbuster deal, the latest hitch in his major-junior career. He was sent to Lethbridge from Regina.
By David Schoen / Las Vegas Review-Journal
Vegas Golden Knights' forward Jake Leschyshyn skates during rookie camp at City National Arena on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Vegas Golden Knights' forward Jake Leschyshyn, center, skates during rookie camp at City National Arena on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Vegas Golden Knights' forward Jake Leschyshyn misses the puck during rookie camp at City National Arena on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Vegas Golden Knights' forward Jake Leschyshyn (39) prepares to hit the puck during rookie camp at City National Arena on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Vegas Golden Knights' forward Jake Leschyshyn, right, skates during rookie camp at City National Arena on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
Vegas Golden Knights Jake Leschyshyn responds to questions from the media at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft at the United Center in Chicago, Saturday, June 24, 2017. Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang
PORTLAND, Ore. — Jake Leschyshyn didn't need a reminder about the business side of hockey. He got one anyway.
The Golden Knights prospect was traded by his Western Hockey League team in November as part of a blockbuster deal, the latest hitch in his major-junior career.
It was the second time Leschyshyn, who was sent to Lethbridge from Regina, has been traded in his WHL career.
"Especially when I was in Regina, we definitely were struggling, and I think everyone knew they had to make moves to rebuild in a way," Leschyshyn said. "The trade's worked out great. I'm really happy to be in Lethbridge. It's a great place, and there's a lot of really good teammates."
Leschyshyn was a second-round pick of the Knights in 2017 (No. 62 overall) and is fully recovered from a torn ACL he suffered Feb. 3, 2017.
The 5-foot-11-inch, 191-pound center, who turns 20 in March, skates on the top line for Lethbridge.
"He's an extremely smart hockey player. His hockey IQ is elite," said Lethbridge coach Brent Kisio, whose father, Kelly, is a pro scout for the Knights. "He's just a solid two-way player that's hard on pucks. I can't say enough about his game. He's one of our leaders.
"He's a better player than I thought he was coming here. I knew he was good. I didn't know he was this good."
Leschyshyn posted 18 goals and 40 points in 64 games for Regina last season and was off to a solid start with the Pats before the trade, which did not change his status with the Knights' organization.
In 47 total games with Lethbridge and Regina, Leschyshyn has 55 points and ranks 15th overall in WHL scoring. His 27 goals rank tied for 10th with four other players.
"I want to be a strong two-way forward, but any time you can contribute offensively, it's a big plus," Leschyshyn said. "That's something that the guys in Vegas really honed in for me to work on, and I'm just really trying to improve in that area."
Leschyshyn, whose father, Curtis, played 16 years as an NHL defenseman, has taken more than 1,300 faceoffs this season and is winning almost 60 percent of his draws.
He signed an entry-level contract with the Knights in June, but could return to the WHL for his age-20 season if the organization decides to give him more seasoning.
"When you come off a knee injury, sometimes it takes you awhile to get going, and he went through that last year," Knights general manager George McPhee said. "He's become a very well-rounded player, one of those guys you like because he can play in a lot of different situations. We're really pleased with the way he's progressed this year."
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Q: User input through pictureboxes and radiobuttons please bear with me as this is the first time I am writing a question out on here. I am working on a project for my C# object oriented programming class and I am having trouble creating the required methods to handle user input.
I have a windows form with 6 pictureBoxes and 6 RadioButtons. Each of the radio buttons has a value and the user must select the picturebox and then a cooresponding radio button. I am currently using switch cases inside private methods to verify input and keep the data matched until all of the radioButtons are used up. I am running into the issue where the if statements are only allowing picture one to accept the value of radiobutton1 instead of being able to pick any radiobutton and fill the label.
int RadPicked = 0;

private void RadioButtonSelection(int radPicked)
    {
        switch(radPicked)
        {
            case (1):

                if (RadPicked == 1 && guessButton1.Checked)
                {
                    guessLabel1.Text = guessButton1.Text;
                    guessButton1.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 1 && guessButton2.Checked)
                {
                    guessLabel1.Text = guessButton2.Text;
                    guessButton2.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 1 && guessButton3.Checked)
                {
                    guessLabel1.Text = guessButton3.Text;
                    guessButton3.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 1 && guessButton4.Checked)
                {
                    guessLabel1.Text = guessButton4.Text;
                    guessButton4.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 1 && guessButton5.Checked)
                {
                    guessLabel1.Text = guessButton5.Text;
                    guessButton5.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 1 && guessButton6.Checked)
                {
                    guessLabel1.Text = guessButton6.Text;
                    guessButton6.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 0)
                {
                    MessageBox.Show("Please select an image before selecting an answer.");
                }

                break;
            case (2):

                if (RadPicked == 2 && guessButton1.Checked)
                {
                    guess2Label.Text = guessButton1.Text;
                    guessButton1.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 2 && guessButton2.Checked)
                {
                    guess2Label.Text = guessButton2.Text;
                    guessButton2.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 2 && guessButton3.Checked)
                {
                    guess2Label.Text = guessButton3.Text;
                    guessButton3.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 2 && guessButton4.Checked)
                {
                    guess2Label.Text = guessButton4.Text;
                    guessButton4.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 2 && guessButton5.Checked)
                {
                    guess2Label.Text = guessButton5.Text;
                    guessButton5.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 2 && guessButton6.Checked)
                {
                    guess2Label.Text = guessButton6.Text;
                    guessButton6.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 0)
                {
                    MessageBox.Show("Please select an image before selecting an answer.");
                }
                break;
            case (3):
                if (RadPicked == 3 && guessButton1.Checked)
                {
                    guess3Label.Text = guessButton1.Text;
                    guessButton1.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 3 && guessButton2.Checked)
                {
                    guess3Label.Text = guessButton2.Text;
                    guessButton2.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 3 && guessButton3.Checked)
                {
                    guess3Label.Text = guessButton3.Text;
                    guessButton3.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 3 && guessButton4.Checked)
                {
                    guess3Label.Text = guessButton4.Text;
                    guessButton4.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 3 && guessButton5.Checked)
                {
                    guess3Label.Text = guessButton5.Text;
                    guessButton5.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 3 && guessButton6.Checked)
                {
                    guess3Label.Text = guessButton6.Text;
                    guessButton6.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 0)
                {
                    MessageBox.Show("Please select an image before selecting an answer.");
                }
                break;
            case (4):
                if (RadPicked == 4 && guessButton1.Checked)
                {
                    guess4Label.Text = guessButton1.Text;
                    guessButton1.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 4 && guessButton2.Checked)
                {
                    guess4Label.Text = guessButton2.Text;
                    guessButton2.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 4 && guessButton3.Checked)
                {
                    guess4Label.Text = guessButton3.Text;
                    guessButton3.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 4 && guessButton4.Checked)
                {
                    guess4Label.Text = guessButton4.Text;
                    guessButton4.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 4 && guessButton5.Checked)
                {
                    guess4Label.Text = guessButton5.Text;
                    guessButton5.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 4 && guessButton6.Checked)
                {
                    guess4Label.Text = guessButton6.Text;
                    guessButton6.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 0)
                {
                    MessageBox.Show("Please select an image before selecting an answer.");
                }
                break;
            case (5):
                if (RadPicked == 5 && guessButton1.Checked)
                {
                    guess5Label.Text = guessButton1.Text;
                    guessButton1.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 5 && guessButton2.Checked)
                {
                    guess5Label.Text = guessButton2.Text;
                    guessButton2.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 5 && guessButton3.Checked)
                {
                    guess5Label.Text = guessButton3.Text;
                    guessButton3.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 5 && guessButton4.Checked)
                {
                    guess5Label.Text = guessButton4.Text;
                    guessButton4.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 5 && guessButton5.Checked)
                {
                    guess5Label.Text = guessButton5.Text;
                    guessButton5.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 5 && guessButton6.Checked)
                {
                    guess5Label.Text = guessButton6.Text;
                    guessButton6.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 0)
                {
                    MessageBox.Show("Please select an image before selecting an answer.");
                }
                break;
            case (6):
                if (RadPicked == 6 && guessButton1.Checked)
                {
                    guess6Label.Text = guessButton1.Text;
                    guessButton1.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 6 && guessButton2.Checked)
                {
                    guess6Label.Text = guessButton2.Text;
                    guessButton2.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 6 && guessButton3.Checked)
                {
                    guess6Label.Text = guessButton3.Text;
                    guessButton3.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 6 && guessButton4.Checked)
                {
                    guess6Label.Text = guessButton4.Text;
                    guessButton4.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 6 && guessButton5.Checked)
                {
                    guess6Label.Text = guessButton5.Text;
                    guessButton5.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 6 && guessButton6.Checked)
                {
                    guess6Label.Text = guessButton6.Text;
                    guessButton6.Enabled = false;
                }
                else if (RadPicked == 0)
                {
                    MessageBox.Show("Please select an image before selecting an answer.");
                }
                break;
        }
    }

    private void AnswerSelection(int picked)
    {
        switch (picked)
        {
            case (1):
                RadPicked = 1;

                break;
            case (2):
                RadPicked = 2;

                break;
            case (3):
                RadPicked = 3;

                break;
            case (4):
                RadPicked = 4;

                break;
            case (5):
                RadPicked = 5;

                break;
            case (6):
                RadPicked = 6;

                break;
        }
    }

    private void box1PictureBox_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        AnswerSelection(1);
    }

    private void box2PictureBox_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        AnswerSelection(2);
    }

    private void box3PictureBox_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        AnswerSelection(3);
    }

    private void box4PictureBox_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        AnswerSelection(4);
    }

    private void box5PictureBox_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        AnswerSelection(5);
    }

    private void box6PictureBox_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        AnswerSelection(6);
    }

    private void guessButton1_CheckedChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        RadioButtonSelection(1);
    }

    private void guessButton2_CheckedChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        RadioButtonSelection(2);
    }

    private void guessButton3_CheckedChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        RadioButtonSelection(3);
    }

    private void guessButton4_CheckedChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        RadioButtonSelection(4);
    }

    private void guessButton5_CheckedChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        RadioButtonSelection(5);
    }

    private void guessButton6_CheckedChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
    {
        RadioButtonSelection(6);
    }

Thank you to anyone who has the time to look at this and help me.
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Based on the article we posted yesterday, we thought we would remind you of digital good practice. Many may say that this is so simplified, but we find that if people are not protecting themselves in the simplest way then the advanced methods will be worthless. So take a look and let us know what you think.
It's the start of a New Year and for many, the perfect time to form new habits with their New Year's resolutions. Whether hoping to hit the gym, stick to a diet or take up a new hobby, consider making some digital New Year's resolutions to protect you and your business from cyber attacks and online fraud.
Why not print off our list of tips and cross them off as you complete them? Taking the time to complete these simple actions will protect your business year-round from the most common online threats and could potentially save you thousands of pounds and hours of frustration. Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime have stated that one in four small businesses are affected by fraud ever year, with costs estimated at £18.9 billion across all sectors.
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Research Center for Islamic Economics (IKAM) in collaboration with Scientific Studies Association (ILEM) and, Turkish Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics Association (IGIAD) is organizing 6th Islamic Economics Workshop, which will be hosted by Marmara University from 5 to 7 April, 2019. The theme of this year's workshop will be "Monetary Issues in Islamic Economics." In the opening session of the workshop on Friday April 5, 2019, Islamic Economics Awards will also be presented following the inaugural session.
This year, famous voices from the field of Islamic Economics both from Turkey and abroad will present their works.The Islamic Economics Workshop will open with an inaugural panel. The opening session will start at 18:00 hours on Friday April 5, 2019 and will be moderated by Sakarya University Rector, Dr. Fatih Savasan. Following the opening session, Islamic Economics Awards will be presented.
Islamic Economics awards are given in three fields to improve contributions made to Islamic economics and to encourage new works. Hence, the awards namely Islamic Economics Research Award, The Islamic Economy Implementation Award and The Islamic Economics Contribution Award will be given to deserving individuals and institutions for their commendable work in the field of Islamic Economics.
On 6th and 7th April, 2019 the academicians from Turkey and abroad will present papers addressing the issue of methodology and various other aspects of Islamic economics.
The inaugural session will be held at the Prof. Dr. Rasit Kucuk Conference Hall and the second and third day sessions will take place at the Marmara University, Faculty of Theology, Prof. Dr. Ali Ozek Hall.


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Presented in an uncritical manner, the images of this four-part series appear pleasant and agreeable.
These people are just the way they are, or that's what they believe.
At first sight, the setting, picture composition, style of painting, and colorfulness all add to the impression of harmony and insignificance of the scenes, which explore questions of gender relationships.
"They cannot be meant to be just that" or "today, one cannot paint pictures like that anymore" –among others, these moments of irritation point the way to underlying layers.
Another such moment is male dominance in the realm of everyday procedures, which may not be noticed at first.
In a way, the uneasiness that slowly creeps in becomes the driving force for reflection.
The images change irreversibly; their surface layer is cracked open to expose their critical core.
The visual, sensual content of the painting is hardly touched in the process.
These pieces are conceived form the materials of individually designed sales rep portfolios at an interior design agency. An image from the Stranding 1 series is recommended to the couples as an alternative to their pictures.
the couples targeted as potential buyers of the pictures.
The sales rep has taken similar photos of them: They sit on their sofa (sometimes with their children); bookshelves, slippers, unarranged objects lying around, visible artificial light sources, partly blurred persons due to long exposure time. These are continually recurring picture elements that lend the images the character of a series.
Moreover, these people are in a good mood, tease each other, laugh cheerfully, are simply enjoying themselves. The sales rep – now inadvertently a portrait artist – knows what he's doing.
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Home » » UN stresses need for fostering climate resilient livelihoods in Sr Lanka
UN stresses need for fostering climate resilient livelihoods in Sr Lanka
UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Hanaa Singer
The United Nations was working with the Sri Lankan government to explore the potential of renewable energy, looking at ways that energy and other resources were used more efficiently in production and consumption and supporting the modernization of the environmental management systems, a UN top official said yesterday.
The UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Hanaa Singer, who was a Speaker at the AIESEC Youth Speak Forum "Transforming Youth, Transforming Sri Lanka" yesterday, said that the UN was working with Sri Lankans to protect the biodiversity that the country had been blessed with.
"An important part of our work and the work for Sri Lankans is fostering climate resilient livelihoods, to ensure that future opportunities are safeguarded," she said.
In tackling climate change, Singer said that it was important to keep in mind that investments in development and climate resilience went hand in hand. More governments, cities and businesses than ever understood that "climate solutions strengthen our economies and protect our environment at the same time."
Singer said: "As we call on governments and businesses to make the large-scale changes needed to mitigate the risks of climate change, we must also be aware of the impact our everyday actions have on our environment."
Speaking on ongoing conversation on the use of single use plastics, the UN Resident Coordinator said that all knew that plastic pollution in the ocean was detrimental to marine wildlife, to the planet and to humans. "Our everyday consumption and the demand we create by using plastics, contributes to this harm and degradation.
"Again, I know that Sri Lankans are making strides towards more responsible production and consumption, for example in the apparel industry. Last month when I attended Colombo Fashion Week, I was glad to see the number of ethically produced and sustainable brands that were being showcased. As one of Sri Lanka's highest export revenue earners, it was encouraging to see that the garment industry was doing its part."


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Abroad Commerzbank: Turkey's official growth figures questionable, possibly politically influenced
Commerzbank: Turkey's official growth figures questionable, possibly politically influenced
Germany's second-largest bank, Commerzbank, has said Turkey's official growth figures released by the Turkish Statistics Institute (TurkStat) are more than questionable and may have been politically influenced.
According to an Financial Times report on Tuesday, a report titled "Turkey – Are you kidding me?" by Commerzbank's emerging markets strategist Lutz Karpowitz, cast doubt on the growth figures released by Turkey earlier this week suggesting that the country has bounced back from last year's political instability to become one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.
Official data released by TurkStat on Monday showed the Turkish economy expanded by 2.1 percent quarter on quarter in the three months to June. The figures followed similarly positive data showing economic confidence in the country is at a five-year high.
However, Karpowitz's report suggested that political unrest in Turkey is "poison for investment decisions" and said "verifiable international data is pointing in a different direction."
One area of concern for the bank, in which the German government holds a large stake, is in tourism. Turkey's economy contracted sharply last year as a series of terror attacks and an attempted coup drove away tourists and foreign investors. However, official data show the tourist industry has bounced back this year, helped by a weaker lira and improved relations with Russia.
TurkStat's latest figures also showed a strong rebound in fixed investment, which increased 6 percent between April and June.
Commerzbank said it "would be very pleased for Turkey if the economic miracle really was happening" but said the official data "simply does not sit very comfortably with the current situation."
A Turkish government official said it "is simply not possible" that TurkStat's figures had been politically influenced. TurkStat could not be immediately reached for comment. (turkishminute.com)


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Britain's extensive waterways of rivers and canals provide great opportunities for canoeing. The activity is not just a way to hone your fitness, but also a great way to see places you might have otherwise never reached, and you can combine this with other outdoor activities such as climbing, cycling, hiking or camping. But you also should understand the rules and etiquette of river canoeing before heading out, so you can enjoy it to its fullest and not disrupt the pleasure of your fellow paddlers.
When you're up against the sound of the river, you will find verbal communication a little difficult. Remember river signals, and the slight variations they have (some may use their paddle to signal stop, others might just use their hand) if you are canoeing as a group, before getting on the water.
It is always a good precaution to have safety equipment with each paddler, especially when you are with a group. It's also important to know which paddler has what. Knowing who carries a first aid kit is useful if anyone gets into a sticky situation.
When you come to narrow or difficult part of the river, go one person at a time. The same applies to putting canoes in the water or portage, moving from one waterway to the next. If someone falls or drops the gear, they can become a hazard to the person right behind them. Take your time, as safety comes first.
Whether you are paddling or carrying the boat, be aware of it. This is especially important on busy waterways or when coming across an eddy, as you should make room for the next paddler.
You want to avoid paddling too close to others, whether they are in front, to the side or behind you. If in front, you don't want to be too close in case they miss their line, and then you can avoid collisions. When paddling in a group, do head counts at various intervals, or pair up so you can keep tabs on fellow paddlers.
When peeling out from an eddy, always look upstream. You never know whether another paddler or obstacle is on its way downriver. In general, if you are in an eddy, the upstream paddler has the right of way.
Anytime you are out of your canoe, for example, when you are scouting for a lunch break, position your boat so it is ready for a quick get-in, in case you need to catch gear or rescue a fellow paddler.
On narrow strips of river, you may have to give way to other paddlers. The best rule is whoever is most able to give way, should, or the upstream paddler has right of way. If you are unsure, read the situation and carry out the best solution. Again – safety first!
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Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to Managing Artificial Intelligence
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Technology that once seemed like science fiction taken from a Hollywood blockbuster is now becoming reality in today's modern world. This is taking the form of artificial intelligence (AI).
AI can be found in a variety of industries. In healthcare, Austin-based Digital Robotics developed Maxi, a robot assistant that helps with tasks in a hospital allowing nurses and doctors to focus more strategically on patient care.
Maxi utilizes AI to learn from humans so that it can complete new tasks, further lightening the workload of hospital staff. In the security industry, Athena Security is an AI-based security system allowing staff to better identify objects in a video or picture from one of its security cameras.
The main goal of the system is to identify someone who may be carrying a deadly weapon into a building, such as walking in a certain manner that suggests that individual may be concealing a weapon or the individual waving a firearm from different angles. AI is even being used in the financial sector. Nasdaq utilizes machine learning to identify spoofing, or suspicious trading done to illegally manipulate the market.
AI Still Needs Human Intelligence
While AI is an important tool to help humans, we must remember that it should not be used in a vacuum. According to The American Hospital Association, 40% of the occupations supporting
healthcare could be replaced by AI functions, similar to the tasks that Maxi performs.
Robots still do not have the human touch required to care for sick patients, and these positions will still require emotional intelligence and not simply artificial intelligence. How do you gauge the bedside manner of a machine and what is the patient care proposition of an algorithm or advanced learning machine making prescriptive choices?
Athena Security's advanced AI does have a significant capability gap; according to a recent article in Fortune the algorithm did not recognize an individual pointing a firearm directly at a security camera from 30 feet away. This highlights how the best deployment of AI in a system is to augment human judgment and watchful eyes, rather than replace them.
Even the machine learning system deployed at Nasdaq has its shortcomings, Fortune highlighted the concerns of the Nasdaq Security Team regarding the staggering number of "false positives" that could trigger a spoofing event during peak trading volume at the exchange.
The need for human intelligence to be used in concert with AI is especially important when dealing with perceived social biases, as discovered during the analysis of the recent results from an algorithm used by Optum, the health-services arm of United HealthCare. According to The Wall Street Journal the algorithm located patients with certain health issues, such as diabetes and heart disease, who could be candidates for a special program where specialists manage their healthcare routines.
While several of the black patients had more critical health issues than their white counterparts, the algorithm considered "healthcare spend" in its equation. Since white patients were likely to spend more money on healthcare than black patients, the white patients were able to gain entry into this specialized program at a higher rate than black patients.
This is a prime example where a human must intervene and exercise emotional intelligence to ensure proper patient outcomes are not overwhelmed by the risk of algorithmic bias.
Apple recently faced a controversy in its use of AI. Several men found that the credit limits on their Apple Cards were higher than their wives', even though they shared the same asset base. According to a CNN article, factors such as income and credit card spend factor into a user's credit limit.
Statistically, women tend to make less money than their male counterparts, which plays a major role in determining credit limits. The New York Department of Financial Services is investigating this matter currently to gauge whether a gender bias is influencing credit outcomes.
The use of AI in the hiring process has also raised some ethical eyebrows. The Guardian reported that HireVue, a maker of software that helps employers search and screen job applicants, has an application where potential employees are asked interview questions in front of a camera.
The software analyzes the physical changes in a job candidate's face, verbal intonation, and posture during the interview. This information is then compared against the results of current employees who are deemed "high achievers," the idea being that applicants who share mannerisms of a current outstanding employee will also have a better chance of being successful new hires.
This method of hiring may contradict the edict that diverse teams tend to generate more creative ideas and perform better as a whole. What makes this method even more troubling is an organization runs the risk of hiring and promoting a large percentage of workers who are virtual clones of one another, an issue which currently plagues certain industries such as financial services and real estate.
Applying Lessons Learned From the Boeing 737 Max
Businesses who are utilizing AI to influence their decision-making could learn from the recent actions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, Stephen Dickson.
Last month, the Wall Street Journal reported that Dickson wants the FAA to work closely with airplane manufacturers as a new plane is being designed during the early stages of the process.
The article stated, "human factors — such as how rapidly airline pilots realistically are able to react in certain emergency situations — should be more of a priority in the process of designing jets."
The investigation in the wake of the two 737 Max tragedies found that Boeing made unrealistic assumptions regarding how a pilot would behave as it was designing the flight-control system of the aircraft. In this battle between man and machine, machine won twice resulting in the loss of human lives.
The renowned physicist Stephen Hawking shared a profound thought: "Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks."
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The OSU-Tulsa presidential candidates will conduct three campus forums for students, faculty and staff next week.
Tulsa business executive Howard Barnett and University of Kansas leader Robert Clark will visit OSU-Tulsa on Aug. 18.
The staff forum for Barnett will take place from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Clark will meet with staff members from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
The faculty forums are planned with Barnett from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. and with Clark from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Student forums will take place from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. for Barnett and from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. for Clark. OSU-Tulsa faculty and staff members who are unable to attend the earlier forums are welcome to attend the student forums.
Each candidate will remain in the same location for their respective forums. Barnett's forums will take place in North Hall 140, while Clark's forums will be located in North Hall 253.
The finalists for OSU-Tulsa's new president were announced on Wednesday. Barnett is the managing director of TSF Capital in Tulsa and Clark is vice chancellor and dean of the University of Kansas Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kan.
Visit www.osu-tulsa.okstate.edu/faculty/search.asp to learn more about each presidential candidate.


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SBK, UPDATED: Hayden battles for his life at "Bufalini" hospital in Cesena
The American rider arrived in Cesena in very serious condition and with a cranial and thoracic polytrauma. He is in the operating room now
Submitted by Gianmaria Rosati on Wed, 17/05/2017 - 19:57
The phones are ringing off the hook at the "Bufalini" hospital in Cesena, and on the other end of the line everyone (or almost everyone) is seeking information. Information on Nicky Hayden, victim of a cycling accident near the Misano raceway, just to show once more how the ways of fate are so difficult to understand. As for the current conditions of the Kentucky native, news is sketchy at best. We know that Nicky arrived in Cesena in very serious conditions with a cranial and thoracic polytrauma, in addition to various bruising. It is a frantic time, with the rider in the operating room now and the medical team conducting all the due assessments to understand how to proceed. The news of number 69's arrival in Cesena has reached all corners of the globe, so much that some people have already gathered outside the hospital or in the waiting area, hoping for good news.
All this because Nicky Hayden is not just any rider. His 2006 MotoGP World title is just the high point in an important career where the American raced until 2015 in the premiere world motorcycle racing championship, then moving over to Superbike to the joy of factory derivative fans. He is now in his second Superbike season astride the Honda managed by team Ten Kate, who can use the new CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 this year which has, however, proven to still be less than ripe. This is why the results so far have not properly reflected the character of the American, who crashed in Race 1 and finished 12th in Race 2 at the Imola round.
However, Nicky is known for more than just his performance on the track. In fact, Hayden is recognized in the paddock as one of the kindest and most humble riders and it is precisely for this reason that the motorcycling world (and not only) is praying for him right now.
UPDATE AT 7:30 PM: "The rider is in very serious condition and has now been moved to intensive care". These are the words of Dr. Senni, head of the Cesena hospital press office.
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Officials from Three Rivers Health reported last week that the hospital realized more than $500,000 in net income in 2011. The matter was brought up during the Three Rivers Health Board of Directors meeting last Thursday. Three Rivers Health CEO Bill Russell said the figure represents an increase from $172,000 a year ago. Hospital officials said a key factor in …
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State Rep. Matt Lori announced this week that legislation he introduced, regarding a change to the legal blood-alcohol content for which boaters are considered legally drunk, has passed a vote by the State House Judiciary Committee. The two bills set the legal blood-alcohol content for watercraft operators from 0.10 percent to 0.08 percent. They also modify sentencing guidelines to make …
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Fowl Odor From TR Water Plant
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Q: Call a function and provide output in a matrix I have a function in R which I call
RS1 = t(cbind(Data[,18], Data[,20]))
RS2 = t(cbind(Data[,19], Data[,21]))
p = t(Data[23:24])

rand_x <- function (p, x) {
  n.goods <- dim (p)[1]
  n.obs   <- dim (p)[2]
  xRC = NaN*matrix(1, n.goods, n.obs)
  for(i in 1:n.obs) {
    xRC[1,i] <- RS1[1,i] + RS1[2,i]
    xRC[2,i] <- RS2[1,i] + RS2[2,i]
  }
  result <- xRC
  return(result)
}

This function by having these two inputs generates a vector (2x50) with some random numbers. I want to call this function rand_x 1000 times and derive 1000 matrices and then bind the results in a final matrix. I have tried to create a loop to sort this problem but I am still struggling. Any help will be much appreciated.

A: If you intend to add each element of column 18 to 20 (that is what your code does), try using rowSums().
Try:
xRC <- rbind(
  rowSums (Data [, c(18, 20)])
  rowSums (Data [, c(19, 21)])
)

The output will be a matrix.
I do not see, where randomness appears in your function though. If you just want a 2x50 matrix with random numbers you may want to use:
xRC <- matrix (rnorm(50*2), 2)  # for standard-normal generated numbers
xRC <- matrix (sample(1:100, replace = T, size = 100), 2)  # for numbers between 1 and 100, uniformly distributed

To do this 1000 times, try:
for (i in 1:1000) {
  rbind(xRC,
    rowSums (Data [, c(18, 20)])
    rowSums (Data [, c(19, 21)])
  )
}
# or if you just want to generate random numbers, performance is way faster when you use:
xRC <- matrix(rnorm(1000 * 2 * 50), ncol = 50)


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Around this time, I finished reading Nathalia Holt's Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, From Missiles to the Moon to Mars, which chronicled the careers of the women who built the Cassini spacecraft. Not only that, but they also helped craft the first ballistic missiles used in war, sent humans beyond the reach of Earth's orbit, and opened many, many doors to space exploration.
When I was little, I wanted to be an astronaut. Being the unbelievably nerdy kid that I was, I created a fat binder of newspaper and internet clippings about outer space, reviews of space ice cream, and what to expect from zero gravity training. My shelf hosted a range of relevant books. I was excited to visit the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral on a family trip to Florida. On another occasion, I got to meet Sally Ride and shake her hand, fangirling the entire time.
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Starting with the aftermath of the Great Depression and continuing through the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the impact of World War Two, the Cold War era's fixation on communism, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Americans' shock over JFK's assassination, the break-up of Beatles, the release of the first Star Wars movie, and all the way to the present day, Holt writes an in-depth reflection on US history and culture through the lens of our space endeavors. She skillfully aligns the events of each decade with the lifelines of NASA's female computers. The care she takes with describing the women, their dreams, and their successes and failures makes you feel as close to them as if they were your sisters, mothers, and aunts.
Holt's women experienced multiple disappointed attempts on their way to achieving their goals, whether their aim was to simply push the first rocket beyond Earth's atmosphere, to send men and women into space, or to land rovers on Mars. And as space tech underwent rapid changes over the decades, NASA's computers had to continuously learn many different tools and strategies for getting work done, moving from making calculations on pen and paper to managing room-size computers to writing FORTRAN on a personal computer.
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Kubrat Pulev says he will fight heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in London on December 12.
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Kubrat Pulev will fight heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in London on December 12, Bulgaria's IBF mandatory challenger said on Monday. The 39-year-old had been scheduled to meet Joshua on June 20 but the fight was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
"No turning back, no procrastination! Kubrat Pulev vs Anthony Joshua! The date is December 12th and the place is London!," the Bulgarian, known as 'The Cobra', said on his Facebook page.
He added on his website (www.kubratpulev.com) that "the date and place of the event are now final and not subject to change, and both parties have signed the official contract."
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The Briton was initially due to fight Pulev at Cardiff's Principality Stadium in October 2017 but the Bulgarian withdrew after suffering a shoulder injury in sparring.
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