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There is Always More to Say by Lynda Young Spiro – Book Review
There is Always More to Say
Author – Lynda Young Spiro
Publisher – New Generation Pub
Release Date – 15th April 2016
Format – ebook, paperback, hardcover
Reviewer – Julie
Soho 1984: Two people meet and their worlds are changed forever. An unexpected meeting – a look that means their lives will never be the same again. In "There Is Always More To Say", Lynda Spiro chronicles the lives of the couple through friendships, marriage, fleeting moments and snatched time.
It is a passionate account about a connection between two people that never dies even when tested by distance and when life throws the unexpected at their feet. "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances. If there is any reaction both are transformed." C G Jung
'There is Always More to Say' is the debut novel from British author, Lynda Young Spiro. It is written in the first person in a diary-like format. The names of the narrator and the person who occupies her thoughts remain undisclosed and I very quickly realised that all their foils have gender-neutral names.
The deliberate avoidance of 'he' and 'she' was used as a literary device which necessitated the repeated use of supporting characters' names – if it works, it's very clever if it doesn't, it makes for clumsy sentences and disjointed reading.
I liked the quotes at the beginning and end of each chapter and felt they added an extra dimension and also the descriptive passages regarding the flora and fauna.
The tale moves between various dates from 1984 to 2015 and charts an emotional attachment between two café co-workers. I believe the narrator of the story is female mainly because of a brief anecdotal comment from her father and also she's addressed as 'Girlie' which was an acceptable term of endearment thirty years ago. As to the gender of the object of her affection, I'm unsure but think it most likely male but that could be interpreted as a value judgement on my part.
This might be a love story or an enduring friendship; that again is for the reader to decide but either way, there is a sensitive dynamic played out between the two characters. We understand that the impact will be everlasting for them both but because we are not fully taken into the confidence of the narrator and do not know exactly what transpired between the couple, it becomes difficult to empathise.
Had the amount of repetition been ironed out, the structure would have been tighter with the narrator more focused on the story she wanted to share. Objectively, at 159 pages in paperback form, it is a fairly quick read, ideal for the beach. Subjectively, I found it hard to identify with unnamed protagonists and a gender-fluid cast. The author has left it to the reader to fill in the gaps and I wasn't equal to the challenge.
Nonetheless, There is Always More to Say is certainly an off-beat, non-formulaic read and I'm sure this book will appeal to readers who can identify layers to the tale that I've missed. I award 'There is Always More to Say' a respectable three stars.
Book reviewed by Julie
Lynda Young Spiro is a mixed media artist whose love of textiles, found objects and recyclable materials are incorporated into her colourful work. Lynda was born in 1959 in Hampstead, London, where she now lives with her husband and two sons. Lynda's previous book Latch-Hooking Rugs is published by A & C Black. There is Always More to Say is her first novel.
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Q: Android: Accessing system dictionary My goal is to validate OCR results.
Android offers a SpellCheckerSession inferface to check for word suggestions. That feature ought to be backed up by a localized dictionary. Is there a way to gain access to that dictionary? Loading a huge UserDictionary myself and keeping dozens of them up-to-date for proper localisation doesn't seem like a good idea.
I scanned the documentation over and over again, but I must be missing something. Here is an ideal scenario (that unfortunately doesn't exist) :
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A: I am trying to do something similar.  The solution I came up with was to use the SpellCheckerSession and check if it came up with an exact match in onGetSentenceSuggestions.
public class SpellChecker implements SpellCheckerSessionListener {
    public SpellChecker(Activity a)
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        for (int i = 0; i < results.length; ++i) {
            // Returned suggestions are contained in SuggestionsInfo
            for (int j = 0; j < results[i].getSuggestionsCount(); ++j) {
                SuggestionsInfo si =  results[i].getSuggestionsInfoAt(j);
                if ((si.getSuggestionsAttributes() & SuggestionsInfo.RESULT_ATTR_IN_THE_DICTIONARY) != 0)
                    Log.d("", "EXACT MATCH FOUND");
            }
        }
    }
}

The only issue is if you also want to validate words against the user defined dictionary. I don't believe those are included in this spell checker framework so you may have to check against those words manually.

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Il monastero di Taktsang (spa phro stag tshang / spa gro stag tshang), è il nome col quale comunemente è conosciuto il monastero di Taktsang Palphug (noto anche col soprannome di Tana della Tigre - stag tshang), un prominente sito sacro e complesso di templi del buddismo himalayano, posto su di un picco montuoso nella valle di Paro, nel Bhutan. Il complesso di templi venne iniziato nella sua costruzione nel 1692 attorno alla caverna di Taktsang Senge Samdup (stag tshang seng ge bsam grub) dove il Guru Padmasambhava si dice avesse meditato per tre mesi nell'VIII secolo. Padmasambhava è ancora oggi ritenuto colui che introdusse il buddismo nel Bhutan ed è adorato pubblicamente in tutto il paese.

Il guru mTshan-brgyad Lhakhang, il tempio dedicato a Padmasambhava (conosciuto anche col nome di Gu-ru mTshan-brgyad Lhakhang, "Tempio del Guru con otto nomi") è una struttura elegante costruita attorno all'originaria caverna nel 1692 da Tenzin Rabgye ed è divenuto in seguito una delle principali icone culturali dello stesso Bhutan. Un festival popolare, conosciuto col nome di tshechu, si tiene in onore di Padmasambhava, e si celebra nella Valle di Paro tra marzo ed aprile di ogni anno.

Storia

Sfondo e leggende
Secondo la leggenda legata a questo Taktsang (in tibetano: stag tshang, letteralmente "tana della tigre"), si crede che Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) si sia portato dal Tibet a questo luogo sulla groppa di una tigre da Khenpajong.

Una leggenda alternativa narra che la moglie di un imperatore, conosciuta col nome di Yeshe Tsogyal, volle diventare discepola del Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambahva) nel Tibet. Ella si trasformò dunque in una tigre e portò il Guru sul suo dorso dal Tibet a Taktsang. Questo profondo legame con la figura della tigre espresso in entrambe le leggende fece sì che il luogo venisse consacrato a questa divinità.

La leggenda popolare si amalgama poi con la vicenda personale di Tenzin Rabgye che fu invece colui che iniziò la costruzione del tempio nel 1692. Egli venne menzionato da autori come la reincarnazione del guru Padmasmabhava e a tal prova gli stessi scrittori riportano prove corroboranti di tale tesi: Tenzin Rabgye venne visto contemporaneamente sia dentro che fuori dalla caverna, una piccola quantità di cibo gli fu sufficiente a sfamare tutti i visitatori, nessuno venne ferito o morì durante la costruzione del tempio, la popolazione della valle di Paro vide nel cielo le forme di differenti animali sopra il tempio e simboli religiosi tra le quali una pioggia di fiori che apparivano nell'aria e svanivano prima di toccare terra.

Fondazione del sito di meditazione
Come denotato in precedenza, il monastero venne costruito attorno alla caverna di Taktsang Senge Samdup (stag tshang seng ge bsam grub), dove la tradizione ritiene che abbia meditato il guru indiano Padmasambahva nell'VIII secolo. Egli giunse in questo luogo dsul dorso di Yeshe Tsogyal tramutatasi in forma di tigre, la quale giunse su questo picco consentendogli di scegliere il luogo ove erigere il futuro monastero. Egli non solo introdusse così il buddismo nel Bhutan ma fondò anche la scuola di Nyingmapa, ed è comunemente considerato "protettore santo del Bhutan". Successivamente, Padmasmbahva visitò il Distretto di Bumthang. Nell'853, Langchen Pelkyi Singye venne in visita alla caverna per meditare e diede il proprio nome a quella che oggi è conosciuta come "caverna di Pelkyi". Dopo la sua morte nel Nepal, il suo corpo si dice sia miracolosamente ritornato al monastero per grazia della divinità Dorje Legpa.

Dall'XI secolo, molti santi tibetani ed eminenti figure si recarono a Taktsang per meditare; tra questi si trovano anche Milarepa (1040–1123), Phadampa Sangye (m. 1117), la yogini tibetana Machig Labdoenma (1055–1145) e Thangton Gyelpo (1385–1464). Sul finire del XII secolo la scuola di Lapa venne fondata a Paro. Tra XII e XVII secolo molti Lama che provenivano dal Tibet fondarono i loro monasteri nel Bhutan.
Il primo santuario ad essere costruito nell'area è datato al XIV secolo quando Sonam Gyeltshen, un lama Nyingmapa della linea Kathogpa pervenne in questo luogo dal Tibet. A quest'epoca risalgono ancora oggi alcuni affreschi presenti presso l'entrata della struttura. Il complesso di Taktsang Ugyen Tsemo, che venne ricostruito nel 1958 dopo un incendio, si dice fosse databile al 1408. Taktsang rimase sotto l'autorità dei lama Kathogpa per secoli sino alla metà del XVII secolo.

Dal Seicento ad oggi: il monastero moderno

Nel XVII secolo il noto Tertön Pema Lingpa di Bumthang, che aveva fondato molti monasteri in varie parti del Bhutan, fu anche famoso per la creazione di molte danze secolari e religiose per la sua concezione del 'Zandog Pelri'. Questa danza è ancora oggi rappresentata a Paro come parte del festival Tsche. Egli sfuggì ad ogni modo dal Tibet per sfuggire alle persecuzioni degli oppositori dell'ordine di Gelugpa (che dominavano il Tibet sotto i Dalai Lama).

Fu a quel tempo che egli si pose in Bhutan fondandovi il modello di piena autorità conosciuto col nome di "Shabdrung". Egli volle così fondare un edificio completo presso il sito di Taktsang Pel Phuk. Fu durante l'invasione tibetana del Bhutan nel 1644-46 che Shabdrung ed il suo maestro tibetano gTer-ston Rig-'dzin sNying-po invocarono Padmasambhava e le divinità protettrici di Taktsang per concedere loro successo sugli invasori. Egli inscenò il rituale bka' brgyad dgongs 'dus che oggi ancora fa parte dei rituali dello Tsechu. Il Bhutan vinse la guerra contro il Tibet ma ad ogni modo Shabdrung non fu in grado di costruire il tempio a Takstsang per celebrare l'evento anche se molti testi riportano le sue fervide intenzioni in proposito.

Il desiderio di Shabdrung venne ad ogni modo portato a compimento dal IV Druk Desi Tenzin Rabgye (1638–96), il primo e unico successore di Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel (Zhabs-drung Ngag-dbang rNam-rgyal), "un lontano cugino discendente da una linea collaterale formatasi nel XV secolo, il santo pazzo Drukpa Kunley". Durante una sua visita alla sacra caverna di Taktsang Pel Phuk nella stagione del Tshechu del 1692 egli diede inizio alla fondazione del tempio dedicato al Guru Rinpoche detto Tempio del Guru con otto nomi ('gu ru mtshan brgyad lha-khang). Tale decisione sembra gli sia pervenuta mentre lo stesso Tenzin Rabgye stava sulla porta della caverna, ammirando la valle di Paro. A quel tempo gli unici templi costruiti a grande altezza erano il Zangdo Pelri (Zongs mdog dPalri) e l'Oxygen Tsemo (Urgyan rTse-mo).

L'incendio
Il 19 aprile 1998 un rovinoso incendio scoppiò nel complesso del tempio, forse causato da un cortocircuito che aveva intaccato le preziose tappezzerie, uccidendo anche un monaco. I lavori di restauro iniziarono immediatamente con un costo stimato di 135 milioni di ngultrum. Il Governo del Bhutan e quindi il re del Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, diressero i restauri del monastero danneggiato portandoli a conclusione nel 2005.

Collocazione geografica

Il monastero si trova a 10 chilometri a nord della città di Paro ed è arroccato su un picco a precipizio che si trova a 3.120 metri sul livello del mare ed a circa 900 metri rispetto alla Valle di Paro sottostante, sulla riva destra del Paro Chhu.]). Le rocce sono conformate a forme verticali e le costruzioni del monastero sono costruite sul lato della montagna. Anche se complessivamente il tempio appare arroccato quasi "magicamente" nella sua posizione, la struttura ha accesso da molte direzioni: a nord-ovest attraverso un sentiero nella foresta, da sud attraverso la strada solitamente percorsa dai devoti, a nord dal plateau roccioso attraverso un passaggio detto "delle mille fate" conosciuto localmente col nome di Bumda (hBum-brag). Inoltre lungo la strada dei devoti si trova una mulattiera che passa per una foresta di pini decorata con molte bandiere colorate lasciate dai fedeli e solitamente l'intero complesso è coperto da una coltre di nubi molto suggestiva.

Lungo il sentiero per giungere al tempio si trova il Lakhang (il villaggio dei monaci annesso al tempio) ed il tempio di Urgyan Tsemo ("U-rgyan rTse-mo") che, come il monastero principale, è collocato sul plateau roccioso nei pressi di un precipizio più basso. Lungo questo stesso sentiero si trova anche una cascata di 60 metri che è considerata sacra e che crea un alveo attraversabile tramite un ponte, proseguendo poi sino al tempio ove termina il proprio percorso.

Struttura

Esterno

Il monastero è composto di quattro templi principali e da costruzioni residenziali idealmente disegnate adattando le rocce granitiche locale ed il terreno della montagna. Delle otto caverne ivi presenti, quattro sono facilmente accessibili dal pubblico. La caverna dove entrò per primo Padmasmabhava è conosciuta col nome di 'Tholu Phuk' and la caverna originale ove egli risiedette e meditò è nota col nome di 'Pel Phuk'. A quest'ultima caverna si ha accesso attraverso un angusto passaggio e si presenta internamente molto oscura con dozzine di immagini di Bodhisattva con lampade votive sempre accese, oltre ad un'elegante immagine di Chenrezig (Avalokiteśvara). In una piccola cella annessa vi è conservata una sacra scrittura realizzata in polvere d'oro e d'osso dal divino Lama. Si dice inoltre che i monaci che praticano il buddismo Vajrayana (la religione di Stato specifica del Bhutan) debbano vivere formalmente qui per tre anni prima di scendere nella valle di Paro.

Tutte le strutture sono interconnesse attraverso sentieri, passaggi e scalinate realizzate in roccia locale oltre a ponti di legno sospesi. Il tempio, al livello più alto, riporta anche una statua del Buddha. Ciascuna struttura dispone di una balconata che consente una romantica visione sullo straordinario scenario della valle di Paro sottostante.

Altre strutture

Taktshang Zangdo Pari è il luogo ove la moglie di Padmasmbahava, Yashe Tshogyal (Ye-shes mtsho-rgyal), la mondatrice di Mon, fondò un convento.

Un altro luogo di rilievo presso il santuario principale è l'Urgyan Tsemo, il "Picco di Urgyan" che ha un piccolo Mani Lakhang. Il pozzo dei fedeli, custodito da un anziano monaco, risuona con delle specifiche campane ogni giorno alle 4 del mattino. Sopra l'Urgyan vi è la santa caverna ed il tempio conosciuto col nome di 'Phaphug Lakhang' (dPal-phug IHa-khang), che costituisce il santuario principale di Taktshang. Esso è anche la residenza del Lama Capo, Karma Thupden Chokyi Nyenci.

Dipinti

I dipinti presenti nel monastero sono ancora oggi una delle attrazioni principali per l'arte, la cultura e la religione locale nonché uno scorcio suggestivo del Bhutan. Le pitture rappresentano Klu (Naga), il semidio rappresentato con testa umana e corpo di serpente, che si dice risiedesse nei laghi a guardia di tesori nascosti.

La sacra collina è decorata con quattro volti dipinti in diversi colori (bianco, giallo, rosso, e verde), rappresentando quindi idealmente i quattro modi di condurre la propria vita. I muri sono costruiti in mattoni e le balconate sono ingioiellate con simboli religiosi. Nei pressi delle fontane sono presenti spesso figure di arcobaleni con conformazioni di nuvole e luce emanante da fiori di loto.

In tutto il complesso vi sono cinque rappresentazioni pittoriche di Buddha che sconfigge dei demoni.

Altrove, nel palazzo, si trovano anche rappresentazioni del Guru Rinpoche (Padmashambahava), circondato sovente da dei e dee immerso nel paradiso, attorniato da quattro cancelli, messaggeri e servi, tutti impegnati nell'atto di sconfiggere i demoni.

Filmografia
 La tana della tigre, regia di Brando Quilici (2021)

Note

Bibliografia
 Guide to Taktshang: Restored Taktshang, Department of Culture, Thimphu, Bhutan 2005. ISBN 99936-617-1-6
 Seeds of Faith: A Comprehensive Guide to the Sacred Places of Bhutan vol. 1, pp. 121–125, KMT Publishers, Thimphu, Bhutan 2008. ISBN 99936-22-42-7

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni
 Paro Taktsang – details of the history of Paro Taktsang

Taktsang
Architetture religiose del Bhutan

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Q: Top Level Menu Item Slipping Down When Child Displayed Hello i have made a menu. Its the black ugly looking thing below the top fixed menu. You can view it HERE or on any page that you visit on my website. Its the one that has Chat News Lifestyle QI Home Life Sport Tech menu items.
Some items have child menu items. You can see it best when you click the 'sport' item. Actually thats the only one with child items at the moment.
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TIER IV to Unveil Open-Source Digital Twin-Oriented Autonomous Driving Simulator
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TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV, an open source autonomous driving startup, today announced the open-source release of a digital twin-oriented autonomous driving simulator (Scene Simulator for Autoware - AWSIM) designed to efficiently develop safe autonomous driving systems. To realize the evaluation and verification of the autonomous driving software, real-world driving and traffic environment simulation has been achieved by building a virtual world based on 3D model maps and pairing them with sensor data models in combination with realistic physical models. Moreover, over the coming months, the automatic generation of synthetic training data for machine learning will significantly reduce the cost of training and validation of object detection and environmental recognition.
TIER IV's Web.Auto is a cloud-native and edge-intensive DevOps platform for autonomous driving simulation, CI/CD data pipeline, data management, operations management, and remote monitoring. Until today, the focus of autonomous driving software validation has been on scenario-based driving and traffic environment simulation, and real-world event reproduction tests with driving logs. Today, TIER IV made the newly announced end-to-end simulation available, adding to the existing modes of testing. This will enable efficient validation according to each target objective and achieve even safer autonomous driving.
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"We welcome customers in automotive industry to advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) initiatives by leveraging the cloud," said Yasuhiro Kose, head of solutions architecture, AWS Japan. "AWS is providing the cloud technology required for TIER IV to help these customers through Web.Auto. The digital twin-oriented autonomous driving simulator, available as open-source software, allows customers developing autonomous vehicles to simulate and validate in a more realistic environment. We are pleased that the simulator is available through Web.Auto to facilitate the development of ADAS and autonomous driving technology."
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As a founding member of the Autoware Foundation, TIER IV is dedicated to sharing technology with ecosystem partners for safe intelligent vehicles that will benefit all of society. Our aim is to empower individuals and organizations to overcome barriers of time and space to collectively make autonomous vehicles a reality. Learn more at https://tier4.jp/en/ and follow us @tier_iv_japan.
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Alarm bells ring as retailers close their shops
NEWSOthersUK by Staff Writer	on October 21, 2015
Recent retail data has pointed to a pick-up in sales activity over the past two months, but according to a report published by the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) today, the high street growth drive has screeched to a halt.
Research conducted by Bira in conjunction with the Local Data Company (LDC) suggests shops, big and small, are shutting down once more. It said that in the first half of 2015 more closed than opened for the first time in the past five years.
Since 2010 the net number of independents has grown, adding more than 7,000 extra shops to the high street and providing the only significant driver of reduction in the vacancy rate of shops.
However, Bira says the situation has now gone full circle and the high street has "run out of road".
The number of openings of independents has remained fairly consistent since the crash, at about 15,000 a year in its sample, indicating about 30,000 in the wider economy. But closures have been accelerating, and this year they have caught up with and overtaken openings.
Every region in the country has seen a fall in numbers in the first half of this year, with the exception of the North East, which recorded a tiny net gain of shops. Independents as a whole fell nationally by 144 but in the first six months of 2014 they rose by 289. This sounds small in a sample of 104,715, but disastrous in comparison to a gain of over 3,600 in 2011.
Bira painted a gloomy picture of the challenges retailers face: "Prices in shops have been falling for more than two years, faster than inflation measures such as CPI. The costs of employing people and occupying property continue to rise ahead of inflation. Six out of 10 shop leases are due for renewal, or not, by 2017 and the end of a lease is the most frequent cause of the closure of a shop."
The organisation has called on the Chancellor to reform business rates when he makes his Autumn Statement on November 25, arguing that the trend towards shop closures will accelerate if no changes are made.
"If he does not renew the £1,500 discount for small retail and leisure businesses, small business rate relief and the small business multiplier for next year then he could trigger a crisis that will drive the high street back to the bad old days of five years ago," it warned.
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Hawks make late response to snap losing streak in victory over Kings
The Hawks made a run, the Kings responded and looked to have the momentum, before one last Atlanta push.
By Graham Chapple Jan 5, 2023, 10:38am EST
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The Atlanta Hawks snapped their four game losing streak with an entertaining victory over the Sacramento Kings at Golden1 Center on Wednesday night, 120-117.
John Collins and De'Andre Hunter led the Atlanta scoring with 22 points apiece, while Trae Young and Dejounte Murray also added 21 points each. For the Kings — on the second night of a back-to-back — De'Aaron Fox led with 25 points while former Hawk Kevin Huerter added 24 points.
In what was a very even affair where neither team led by more than nine points and tied three of the four quarters, the Hawks made a run in the fourth quarter to take a seven point lead with 3:50 remaining. This was a key stretch in this game because Onyeka Okongwu — still the Hawks' center in the absence of Clint Capela — had picked up his fifth foul having just checked back in the fourth quarter (an awful foul call that the Hawks should have absolutely challenged).
This meant that John Collins had to take the assignment on Domantas Sabonis and coming off of a game where the Golden State Warriors grabbed 23 offensive rebounds (including what would give the Warriors the win at the buzzer) it was a potentially dangerous period of the game, with Sabonis already having a strong game on the boards and inside. Collins was very strong in this period of the game, and while not perfect he put in a huge shift for the Hawks in this stretch.
Let's take a look at some of those instances from Collins in this stretch before looking at how the Hawks rallied.
Something the Hawks struggled with at times in Capela's absence with only one of Collins/Okongwu on the floor when the big is away from the paint is switching on guards and then contesting that shot at the rim. Collins does so on this occasion though as he helps to contest the shot at the rim from Malik Monk after Sabonis takes AJ Griffin out of the play with the screen:
Collins again does well to help his teammates when he steps up on the screen to contest the Fox jumper after another Sabonis screen, a good contest helping to force a miss from Fox:
There was a play at the 6:57 mark where Collins fought off Sabonis to grab a good rebound but NBA.com didn't have the correct play archived for it but it was another good play from Collins.
On this next play, Collins is taken off his feet by Sabonis but recovers to get the slap-down on Sabonis out of bounds, credited with the block:
After securing a rebound after a Fox miss, Collins receives the ball again on the move on the slip and drives to the rim to give the Hawks their seven point lead:
Okongwu would check back in after this Kings timeout and while that wasn't why the Kings went on their 13-2 run, Collins had been immense down that stretch while Okongwu was off the floor.
Collins got himself a rebound, boxing out Sabonis with 2:16 remaining with a two point Hawk lead and it's here where we'll pick it up down the stretch:
Off of that, Murray takes the ball coast-to-coast, attacks Huerter at the rim and scores, giving the Hawks a four point lead, marking the beginning of Murray's key plays down the stretch:
The Kings get a big response as Fox splits the defense and yams one on Okongwu at the rim:
Big dunk there but Murray getting separated after the Huerter screen to lose him wasn't ideal.
Nor was the following possession for the Hawks as Fox swipes Young for the steal before Young fouls Sabonis scrapping for the loose ball:
Things would go from bad to worse for the Hawks as their seemingly handy seven point cushion is erased as Huerter hits the go-ahead three-pointer:
Collins didn't step up on the screen this time and Young's attempts to get around the Sabonis screen back to Huerter was a bit all over the place, but then again having Young guard Huerter was always going to be a very favorable matchup for the Kings and Huerter, who shot 8-of-15 from the field and 4-of-9 from three.
Young would attempt to trade blows with Huerter with a three of his own but it's very much a hero three, a poor shot given the clock and game situation and the three is missed from Young:
Things would get even worse for the Hawks as the Kings would firmly put their foot in front with 1:16 remaining as Fox hits the jumper, plus the foul from Collins on the contest:
Fox would hit the free throw after the Hawks timeout to give the Kings a four point lead.
The Atlanta response is immediate as Young gets the momentum heading downhill after a Bogdan Bogdanovic screen and Young shifts gears to accelerate past Keegan Murray to score the layup at the rim, plus the foul:
This was a massive bucket from Young. Had the Hawks come away empty on this possession, you're talking about a four point Kings lead, who would have possession of the ball to add to potentially add to that lead, with under a minute to go. For Young to not only score but draw a foul for the three-point play might have been the most important basket in this stretch — it's a different ball-game if this doesn't drop. Now, it's game on once again.
The Hawks would catch a break on their next defensive trip as Sabonis is fouled and sent to the free throw line, where is 6-of-6 up to this point but would miss both free throws to give the Hawks a chance to re-take the lead with 50 seconds to go. After that, the Hawks initially get a foul call for Young with a foul from Huerter that would have sent Young to the line, but the Kings challenged the call and won that challenge, returning possession of the ball to Atlanta out from the side with eight seconds on the shotclock. They get the ball in to Murray, who steams to the rim and draws the foul from Sabonis to earn a trip to the free throw line:
A really nice ATO from the Hawks using Young as the decoy and give-and-go between Murray and Hunter to get the jump on Huerter and forcing the defense to rotate and draw a foul — a costly play from Huerter here as he positions himself to challenge an inbound to Young before leaving his feet, leaving himself and the Kings very vulnerable for the exact type of play that ended up transpiring.
Murray again produces a clutch play as he knocks the ball from Fox and heads in transition to finish at the rim to give the Hawks what proved to be a decisive three point lead:
The Kings wanted a push-off call and there is a replay where it does look like Murray uses his forearm. Fox absolutely embellishes the contact but given some of the natures of the calls in this game I am almost surprised this wasn't called an offensive foul because Murray does seem to push off a little with his forearm — if they had called it it wouldn't have even come close to the worst foul calls in this game. Nevertheless, a clutch defensive play from Murray to put the cherry on top of the cake for his plays in the final minute.
After a timeout, the Kings end up going for a two, take far too long to do so, miss both attempts and then don't proceed to foul in the corner, allowing the Hawks to secure the victory:
Having Murray guard Huerter was the best option in this situation given that you would have assumed the Kings would try to find him and there's a moment on the Fox spin where Huerter could have been found for a good look but Fox's decision making I think let him down on this one. The Sabonis attempt is desperation.
Surprising the Kings didn't go for a three (or perhaps Malik Monk wasn't in the game) but it's a much-needed victory for the Hawks to break a four game losing streak and to do so after losing in the manner they did in Golden State.
''Feels great,'' said Hawks head coach Nate McMillan postgame. ''That's what we have been talking about. To close out game and we have to make plays down the stretch in the fourth quarter. Tonight we did. We did a good job of getting stops when we needed them. I thought DJ's steal was a big play, you've got to make big plays like that when you've been in situations we've been in. I thought the last shot, big rebound — Onyeka and John Collins were big on the boards for us tonight. I thought our guys executed offensively, stepped up and knocked down our free throws and made plays in the fourth quarter to win the game."
The Hawks had lost five of their last six games before this victory and have been losing significant ground in the Eastern Conference standings. While it won't vault them back into the playoff positions, every victory will count come the end of the season — a season that still has more than half of its course to run.
"It's been a long week, dropping four games," said Dejounte Murray via the AP. "This is the NBA. It's a long season. You get to redeem yourself. …we are going in the right direction."
Given how things have gone for the Hawks at times this season, you would be forgiven for not being confident in the Hawks bouncing back in the last minute, on the raod — fans very much engaged in the game — after the Kings made their run to take the lead. McMillan reiterated his 'Three C's' that the Hawks dug in after that Sacramento run, referencing the quick Young basket to cut the game to a single possession and Murray's defensive play at the end of the game.
"We put three C's on the board every night," said McMillan when asked about the Kings' run. "Three C's in that situation: you've got to remain calm, you've got to be clear about what you need to do, and you've got to play connected basketball. They did make a run but the game wasn't over, it wasn't out of reach. We were able to keep our poise, go down, get a score. Trae had a quick attack to the basket and got an and-1 in that situation to put us down a (single) possession. We kept our heads and just stayed with it. We were clear about what we needed to do, we needed to get a stop and as I mentioned DJ's steal was a big play."
McMillan also credited John Collins' efforts in this game after he was asked about Onyeka Okongwu's foul trouble on illegal screens, with McMillan also providing some insight as to how the Hawks teach their guys to improve on such instances before highlighting Collins' performance having to step in for Okongwu at the five after his illegal screen for his fifth personal foul.
"We pull all of those types of plays for all of our guys," said McMillan when asked about Okongwu's offensive fouls on illegal screens. "Guys who are getting called for illegal screens, defending, movement. We have someone that we work with that we pull those videos and we show our guys what they're doing — whether they're sticking out a hip, or their legs are too wide, or they're pushing off. All of those things we pull for our players and we show them the video to teach them on that. John stepped in and played really big for us tonight. He played 40 minutes, had to guard big Sabonis, did a good job of scoring for us but also rebounding the basketball. John really stepped in and played well, playing big minutes for us tonight."
The 40:33 that Collins played last night marked a season-high (having just set his season-high for minutes played in the Golden State Game, granted, it took double overtime to do so). Offensively he was great — 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field, 2-of-4 from three, 6-of-6 from the line, 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals. Collins level of play on this road-trip is very encouraging and with Capela still absent it'll need to continue.
The Hawks saw a number of good performances last night, De'Andre Hunter also starring — 22 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field, including 12 in the third quarter. Hunter showed strong aggression in the third quarter and eight rebounds in addition is exactly what the Hawks need from him.
Bogdan Bogdanovic also provided a great lift from the every seemingly decreasingly used bench outside of Bogdanovic, scoring 11 of his 17 points in the first half before finishing on 7-of-13 from the field and 3-of-7 from three. Bogdanovic is currently shooting 40.9% from three and given the struggles of the Hawks behind the arc that is extremely valuable for this Atlanta side.
Trae Young and Dejounte Murray enjoyed efficient games, Murray scoring 21 points on 8-of-17 from the field, coming up with three steals on the night too including of course the decisive one at the end of the game. Young was quiet in terms of his field goal attempts with just 12 but shot an efficient 7-of-12 from the field and 1-of-2 from three. The Kings' defense forced the ball a little out of Young's hands but this time basically all of his main running mates (Murray, Collins, Hunter, Bogdanovic) stepped up offensively. In fact, every major member of the Hawks' rotation (with the exception of AJ Griffin) shot 47% or above from the field — this was very much a victory by committee.
There were some interesting rotation tid-bits from last night's game when it comes to Young and Murray's rotation. We did see Young exit in the third quarter in the Golden State game when Young has largely played entire first and third quarters, with Murray playing all of the second and fourth quarters.
Last night, neither followed this rotation as McMillan and the Hawks switched their rotations for their guards — resting briefly in those periods where they normally play all of the quarter — with McMillan wanting to give his guards a breather so that they would have more energy to expend on the defensive end of the floor.
"Those guys have been playing the whole quarter in our games and I told them I've got to give both of them a breather because I want them playing both sides of the basketball," said McMillan of the rotation change. "I thought we were looking fatigued late in the quarters so I changed the rotation to give them a breather. It's a short breather but it's a breather because I need them playing both sides of the basketball. I don't need them resting on maybe the defensive end of the floor, I need that energy, that urgency on both sides of the floor and tonight we've changed our rotation as far as how we rotated those guys in."
Young played just under 32 minuted in the end, with Murray playing just under 35, and it'll be interesting to see how long this rotation with them continues. In terms of McMillan's bench outside of Bogdanovic, they've played very little over these last two games. Part of this could be attributed to how close the Hawks' last two games have been in the second half, and it was a close contest.
Not too often do you see teams draw three of the four quarters, and while the Hawks led for the majority of this contest, both sides were very equal on the night. It was an entertaining game and a good victory for the Hawks against a good team. They responded well when the Kings went on their run and to do so on the road and to take the sting out of a rowdy Kings crowd deserves credit.
A good victory for the Hawks and a good performance from most of the roster, and a badly needed win given their form of late.
The Hawks (18-20) are back in action on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers (17-21), the Hawks spending a weekend in L.A. with a bout with the Clippers to come on Sunday.
Should be fun.
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Used to be 100,000 miles was the longevity target when cars were defined as old at the age of seven. One hundred thousand miles – dump that old clunker.
It is often said they don't build them like they used to. They sure don't – they build them better than they ever did. It is easy to get 200,000 miles out of a vehicle even if you don't take care of it. Today's cars and trucks are as rugged and dependable as they've ever been thanks to better technology, tougher materials and manufacturing techniques, and advances in lubrication.
If you want to make your car last and get the most of your new-vehicle purchase dollars, plan on keeping that new vehicle for at least 15 years. Drive it to its fullest. Use it up and get your money's worth.
Follow these simple high mileage car maintenance steps to achieve bang-for-the-buck longevity.
The best form of health insurance you can give your car is clean lubrication on a regular basis. If you have the budget, invest in synthetic engine oil and follow the manufacturer's recommended viscosity and change intervals for both oil and filter. While it's true that synthetic oils cost more, they help to significantly lengthen your oil change intervals, which can save you money in the long run and give your engine great protection. If you're on a limited budget, opt for synthetic blend or conventional engine oil and follow the manufacturer's recommendation.
The beauty of a synthetic engine oil such as Mobil 1™ is the extraordinary way it functions in your engine. It stands up to extreme heat and punishing loads while resisting oil breakdown. And because it maintains its lubricant properties longer, it also improves fuel economy. Synthetic may seem like a lot of expense, but consider what it saves you in maintenance, repair and fuel consumption. If you don't drive very many miles, your engine doesn't have much of a chance to warm up and burn off crankcase condensation, and if you live in an extremely dusty environment, oil changes need to occur more frequently.
Cooling systems should be flushed and replenished with fresh coolant every two years along with a new thermostat. Every four years, all cooling components, such as water pump and hoses, should be replaced, along with a complete flush and fill. Your radiator should be closely inspected for blockage and corrosion.
Clean coolant along with a corrosion inhibitor can virtually eliminate cooling system malfunction issues. Any reputable auto repair shop can reverse flush your cooling system and service it with fresh coolant in about one hour. If your budget allows, investigate the use of a non-aqueous coolant that never has to be replaced.
Choosing the right automotive fuel isn't as complex as we try to make it out to be. All you really need to be concerned with is the fuel's octane rating and percentage of ethanol. If you're driving a newer vehicle, your only concern is the manufacturer's recommended octane.
Octane rating isn't about performance, but instead the fuel's spark-knock rating. The higher the octane rating, the more stable the fuel. In other words, octane indicates how much compression the fuel/air mixture can take before it ignites. It also indicates how quickly the fuel ignites.
In the old days, tetraethyl lead was used to increase octane levels. Since the 1980s, when lead was removed from automotive fuels, other additives have been employed as octane enhancers, such as benzene and ethanol. Today's octane ratings range from 86 to 93 depending on where you live. Most motor vehicles operate fine on 86 to 87 octane without spark knock. High-performance vehicles want more octane in the 91 to 93 octane range. Consult your vehicle owner's manual to ascertain the right octane for your car or truck.
When tetraethyl lead was removed in the 1980s, many feared it would put classic cars out to pasture. Tetraethyl lead, aside from its octane-enhancing qualities, also lubricated exhaust valve seats. When lead went away, older vehicles began eating up exhaust valves and seats.
To achieve longevity in older engines with iron exhaust valve seats, you want stainless steel valves and hardened steel exhaust valve seats, which will stand up to harsh unleaded fuels and allow you to use your classic daily driver for years to come.
In recent years we have started paying closer attention to tire age as well as mileage. We're always proud when we can squeeze extraordinary mileage out of a set of tires. However, as tires age, they deteriorate from stresses, temperature variances and UV rays. New tires are flexible and tolerant of all kinds of conditions but gradually lose flexibility because lubricants and chemicals that keep them flexible go away over time, making them unsafe and more prone to failure.
You need to know how to tell if you need new tires. Although you may have tires with a lot of tread life left in them, they may not have a lot of life left in them, especially if you have allowed them to become underinflated or you live in a harsh environment such as the desert. Replace tires when they reach the age of five to six years old or when you begin to see dry rot cracking or tread separation.
Although very few new vehicles call for chassis lubrication these days, there are some that still require lube jobs. And if you own a classic car, you know where all of its grease jerks are. Every time you change engine oil, perform chassis lubrication. This keeps the steering linkage and universal joints operating smoothly. And don't forget lubricating door checks, latches and locks while you're at it.
This is easily the most neglected part of an automobile, but surely one of the most important systems. Catalytic converters tend to be life-of-the-vehicle components, yet they should be checked every 100,000 to 200,000 miles for optimum performance. Oxygen sensors should be checked at every tuneup.
Automatic transmission service should be performed regularly – follow your manufacturer's recommendation. I personally suggest replacing the fluid and filter every 20,000 to 30,000 miles. As automatic transmissions operate, friction material from clutches and bands gets into the fluid, causing unnecessary seal wear and ultimately causing transmission failure. Clean fluid is key to long transmission life because it minimizes seal and friction material wear and tear.
In this age of maintenance-free everything, there are some components that require periodic service. Accessory drive belts of all kinds require replacement. Old school V-belts should be replaced every 30,000 miles or when they look dry rotted and worn. Late-model serpentine belts are good for 75,000 miles.
Tire maintenance and care should include regular rotations (tires rotated from front to back on the same side, never crisscross), proper inflation, and routine front-end alignment. If you stay on top of these tasks, you will get maximum tire life and avoid tire age safety issues.
Consistent brake maintenance should include new pads and shoes as wear mandates. And when you replace pads and shoes, replace rotors and drums. Although it is common practice to turn drums and rotors on a brake lathe during a brake overhaul, cutting rotors and drums tends to weaken the material. And if there is warping, no amount of machining will remove the irregularity permanently. You will get pedal gyration shortly into the new brake job.
Your brake hydraulic system should be completely flushed every two years. Because mineral-based brake hydraulic fluid is hydroscopic in nature, it tends to absorb moisture. Moisture in brake fluid boils, causing a sponging pedal and poor brake performance. Fresh brake fluid every two years, along with a cooling system flush, keeps your brakes safe and reliable.
Although a lot of today's new cars and trucks have sealed axle bearings and hubs, there are still a lot of vehicles on the road that call for wheel bearing maintenance. Wheel bearings should be cleaned and inspected any time you perform brake maintenance. Scored rollers and races call for bearing replacement. Always replace axle seals when you perform wheel bearing service. Bearings should be generously packed with high temperature wheel bearing grease. Never grease the axle spindle.
When was the last time you replaced your fuel filter? If you're like most of us, you cannot remember and that's because fuel filters are largely out of sight these days on new cars and in some cases have been eliminated altogether. Fuel filters should be replaced every 25,000 miles to ensure your engine gets clean fuel. On closed fuel injection systems, loosen the fuel filler cap to depressurize the fuel system.
Lead acid storage batteries are virtually maintenance-free these days. They are sealed and require very little attention, though some still need to be topped off with distilled water occasionally. Battery terminals should be cleaned and tightened periodically along with a good charging system check. Overcharging can kill a battery more quickly than undercharging. Leaving a battery in service too long can also do significant damage to your engine compartment if the battery has lived beyond its prime and is venting electrolyte, which is sulfuric acid.
When performing cooling system and brake flushing every two years, have a reputable repair shop check your vehicle's charging system. Where possible, the specific gravity of each battery cell should be checked. The alternator and voltage regulator should be in good serviceable condition along with the drive belt and wiring.
When you perform a tuneup, which is basically nothing more than spark plugs and ignitions coils/harness, check all sensors and inspect the wiring harness. Never ignore a Check Engine light. Ascertain the malfunction and correct immediately.
Automotive ignition systems work very hard and they are certainly forgiving of neglect. To keep your ignition consistent and reliable, replace the spark plugs, ignition wires and coils at the same time. I recommend using only platinum tip spark plugs and ignition components; consult your manufacturer's recommendations.
Because auto air conditioning woes tend to be expensive and time consuming, car owners tend to ignore them until cabin temperature becomes unbearable. Your car's climate control system requires annual maintenance and care. Every spring, have your air conditioning inspected, checked for leaks and serviced with refrigerant as needed. The compressor and all connections should be checked for traces of refrigeration oil, which indicates refrigerant leakage. Leaks must be fixed. The loss of refrigerant and oil can lead to compressor failure and expensive repair. Annual maintenance in the springtime is good preventive maintenance.
Differentials need love too, calling for regular fluid changes every 25,000 to 30,000 miles. Keep in mind your drive axle, be it front- or rear-drive, operates at very high temperatures and under some of the toughest conditions imaginable. Clean fluid breathes longevity into an axle package, saving you money and logging more miles.
With all this attention being paid to keeping the mechanicals up, you don't want to forget cosmetics – exterior finish, interior, trim work and a host of other important elements. When you allow your vehicle's appearance to slide, it allows you to become careless about everything else because there's no longer pride in what you're driving.
Stay on top of vehicle upkeep – such as washing, waxing and keeping the interior up. And when trim items and interior parts deteriorate from use, replace them to give it a fresh look. When you're driving a vehicle you feel proud of, you're more inclined to take care of all maintenance items and reach that half-million-mile mark.
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After receiving a heap of backlash on Twitter, Madonna blasted her haters on Instagram. "If you don't like me and still watch everything I do… B*tch you're a fan," the 56-year-old shared.
As you'd imagine, the Twittersphere was hot on it and quickly responded to Madonna's statement. "'If a man did to a woman, what madonna done to drake, it will be a bit rapey still," one user wrote. "Drake looks like a little 6 year old kid who's been forcibly kissed by his auntie with a moustache," another added.
But sources were quick to tell TMZ exactly what it was that bugged Drake about the kiss… her lipstick! The insiders also added the kiss was not planned, but rather a last-minute decision by Madge. You wouldn't think it was a spare of the moment kiss given how confident the mother-of-four looked as she went in for the bold french kiss.
Wearing a black tank top that read Big As Madonna," hot pants, black fishnet stockings and thigh high leather boots, she strutted over to Drake, who was sitting unaware in his chair onstage, pulled back his head and went in for the kill whilst caressing his cheek.
Drake seemed to be digging it at first, even rubbing her head as his head remained tilted back, but looked like he changed his mind half way through. The Material Girl hit maker pushed away his hand as she made it clear that she was in control of the steamy encounter. The singer then sashayed off stage, unaware that Drake looked pretty uncomfortable about the whole thing.
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Babylon's Fall Demo on PlayStation Launching Later This Month
Playable demo on both PS4 and PS5!
By Christian Pepitoon February 14, 2022
Square Enix has recently announced players on PlayStation will be able to gain access to the Babylon's Fall demo, which will be free to download will be available later this month.
The free PS demo will be available starting on February 25, 2022. It will be released both on PS4 and PS5 with access to the opening section of the game. Players will be able to play both single player and four player cross-play co-op for free. The best part of this is all progress and achievements will be carried over to the full version of the game on PS platforms on the official launch, which is March 3, 2022.
Pre-ordering the full game in its Digital Deluxe Edition will get early access to the full game on February 28, 2022. All players will be able to get the Premium Battle Pass for free during Season 1.
The game is developed in partnership with renowned action specialists PlatinumGames Inc. The demo will provide multiple hours of story content and limitless multi-player to give players a significant head-start for strengthening their Sentinel. The early stages of the game will give players a preview of how powerful the Sentinel is on the battlefield, but also has the burden and unwanted responsibility of saving the city that surrounds the Tower.
Babylon's Fall can be played solo or in parties up to four. After the launch, the game will have continued support with new game modes, ongoing story content, and more weapon types to try out, all for free. The game will launch worldwide on PC, PS4, and PS5 on March 3, 2022.
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Is the NRP really updating its guidelines to include assessment and management of tongue-tie during newborn resuscitation? Should babies maintain skin-to-skin contact with their mother while receiving chest compressions? No. None of this is even remotely true.
Itasca, IL – In response to requests from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Breastfeeding and Baby-Friendly USA (BFUSA), the next edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) will include recommendations on the diagnosis and management of "tongue-tie", also known as ankyloglossia, at the time of delivery.
As part of the upcoming 8th edition of the program, which is jointly sponsored by the AAP and the American Heart Association, a new lesson module will cover the basics of assessing for the presence of ankyloglossia during the initial steps of resuscitation. If a baby does not respond to stimulation and suctioning of the mouth and nose, positive pressure ventilation using a bag and mask or aided by the placement of an endotracheal tube is still recommended. Once the baby is breathing without assistance and has a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute, corrective measures should be considered. The most common corrective measure, a procedure known as a frenotomy, typically involves using sterile scissors to snip the tight attachment between the tongue and the floor of the mouth. This has been shown in some studies to be associated with improvements in breastfeeding in a percentage of the participants.


Local Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill and Councillor Patrick McGowan have today welcomed funding of €3.8 million from the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport for the Ballybofey/Stranorlar Swimming Pool.
Senator Ó Domhnaill said: "I welcome today's funding approval for the Finn Valley Leisure Centre Project which comprises of a 25 metre – 5 lane pool project together with other leisure facilities provide an excellent family facility to the entire Finn Valley Area.
"The previous Government committed to funding this project so it was important for the new Government to carry through on that commitment. I have pushed the Government on this issue in the Seanad over the last number weeks and have been in constant contact with the OPW and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. I am delighted that this has now resulted in a commitment to provide €3.8 million to complete this complex.
"The total cost of the project is estimated at €8.7 million, with €5 million already made available through Donegal County Council. The new complex will be a superb addition to the facilities currently available at the Finn Valley centre, and a recreational resource which can be enjoyed by all age groups.
"Building work is due to commence in early Autumn. There is potential for significant job creation both during the construction phase and when the centre itself is up and running.
"I wish to pay tribute to all involved in this exciting project, particularly Patsy McGonagle andthe staff at the Finn Valley Centre, as well officials at Donegal County Council, the OPW and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport," condluded Senator Ó Domhnaill.


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List of Pensioners on the Roll1, January 1, 1883 giving the name of each pensioner, the cause for which pensioned, the post-office address, the rate of pension per month and the date of original allowance, as called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. This list is specific to Randolph County, Illinois and represents those pensioners who resided in Randolph County on 1 January 1883.
126,271 Hunt, Abner Baldwin chr. Hepatitis $6.00 .
152,340 Wenger, Alois Blair wd. l.shr. $4.00 .
4,711 Burns, Marquis L. Blair chills & fever, enlarged spleen, and diarr. $7.50 .
85,124 Bodeker, Charles D. Bremen wd. r. knee $4.00 .
49,658 Helfrick, Frank Chester wd. lumbar reg. and injury to abdomen $14.00 .
108,970 Adieddell, John F. Chester wd. l. groin $20.00 .
61,278 Arney, Alex'r Chester injury to abdomen $8.00 .
116,930 Adney, Alfred Chester wd. l. shr $8.00 .
128,013 Gaster, James Chester wd. l. leg. $6.00 .
50,164 Perkins, Horatis Chester wd. l. arm $18.00 .
44,555 Parks, Arthur B. Chester ch. Diarr. and rheum $8.00 .
149,164 Gray, Richard Chester wd. l. hip $3.00 .
37,535 Grace, Richard Chester wd. l. thigh $18.00 .
83,809 Douglas, Cath'n C. Chester widow $8.00 .
167,150 Anderson, Eliza W. Chester widow $8.00 .
57,918 Steele, Lindsay Chester shell wd. r. foot and g.s.w. both arms $11.50 .
131,462 Weston, Jacob Chester wd. r. arm $8.00 .
78,625 Stevenson, Chas. L. Chester wd. chest $12.00 .
132,645 Crawford, James H. Chester dis. Both eyes $18.00 .
55,631 Conant, James H. Chester loss r. arm $18.00 .
73,677 Carruthers, David Chester wd. l. arm $14.00 .
20,308 Conley, Barney Chester wd. l. hand $4.00 .
66,733 Runge, Henry Chester wd. r. thigh $6.00 .
131,571 Berry, Jonathan B. Chester heart disease $8.00 .
121,102 Jollitf, Reuben W. Chester ch. rheum $15.00 .
61,912 Forker, Oliver H. P. Chester loss. l. arm $24.00 .
141,338 Robinson, Silas J. Chester var. veins both legs and ulceration $18.00 .
134,237 Marstimer, Frank A. Chester dis. Eyes $12.00 .
114,833 Kirby, Wm. R. Chester wd. l. foot and dis. eyes $18.00 .
84,374 Hall, John Chester loss finger lft. hand $18.00 .
25,131 Kavanaugh, Michael Chester g.s.w. lft. uator, necosis $50.00 .
40,993 Lindsly, Wm. Chester g.s.w. rt. elbow $18.00 .
20,361 Alexander, Margaret Coultersville widow $8.00 .
132,153 Grace, James Coultersville wd. r. hand $6.00 .
92,903 Paul, Adrian Coultersville wd. r. arm $18.00 .
33,624 Neill, James R. Coultersville wd. lower jaw $8.00 .
120,437 Conner, John Coultersville wd. r. knee $8.00 .
118,836 Wirts, Stiles H. Coultersville wd. l. knee $6.00 .
103,553 Burns, James G. Coultersville wd r. thigh $6.00 .
105,616 Rigolett, Peter Coultersville injury to abdomen $4.00 .
80,512 Combs, Anderson H. Coultersville wd. r. arm $4.00 .
144,807 Wilson, Alexander M. Diamond Cross ch. diarr. and dis of abd. vis. $17.00 .
105,855 Crisler, Silas Diamond Cross wd. l. thigh $8.00 .
147,400 Morris, Elvira Ellis Grove widow $8.00 .
148,846 Little, Carson W. Ellis Grove injury to abdomen $12.00 .
131,392 Paggart, Silas Ellis Grove wd. l. knee $8.00 .
150,485 Buattle, Joseph S. Kaskaskia dis. Eyes $12.00 .
133,039 Abbey, Wm. O. Kaskaskia ch. Diarr $18.00 .
180,729 Ingram, Eliz'th Kaskaskia widow $12.00 .
146,387 Maxwell, Duncan G. Percy wd. Abdomen $2.00 .
68,339 McMillan, John W. Percy wd. r. arm $4.00 .
175,536 Starr, Joseph Red Bud minors of $12.00 .
Back, Fernando C. Red Bud loss r. forearm $18.00 .
125,864 Dean, Wm. G. Red Bud g.s.w. rt.leg $2.00 .
130,431 Henson, John Rockwood wd . r. hand $4.00 .
152,903 Tudor, Thomas Rockwood chr. dDiarr $10.00 .
142,741 Moore, Absalom Rockwood wd. head and epilep $18.00 .
120,095 Underhill, Jona'n P. G. Rockwood wd. head and epilep $8.00 .
95,102 Baughman, Elias Rockwood wd. spine $8.00 .
134,874 Mangram, John M. Rockwood ch. Diarr $10.00 .
52,474 Frank, John B. Ruma shell wd. skull $10.00 .
47,978 Montrois, John Shiloh Hill wd. lft. Leg $6.00 .
71,247 Evens, Julia Sparta widow $20.00 .
16,220 Orr, Nancy W. Sparta widow 1812 $8.00 .
79,325 Calvin, Nancy Sparta widow $8.00 .
160,993 Syar, John Sparta minors of $10.00 .
169,696 Livingstone, Wm. C. Sparta minors of $10.00 .
178,924 Ball, Geo. H. Sparta minors of $10.00 .
143,496 McDonald, Mary M. Sparta widow $8.00 .
76,895 Mark, Margaret J. Sparta widow $8.00 .
79,714 Hanson, James Sparta wd. l. shoulder $12.00 .
28,222 Allen, John Sparta loss. r. leg $24.00 .
53,808 Gallegly, Wm. W. Sparta wd. r. ankle $18.00 .
93,852 Stewart, Leander Sparta injury to abdomen $8.00 .
25,819 McIntyre, Neal Sparta loss l. foot $18.00 .
137,137 Caldwell, Joseph W. Sparta wd. t. thigh, and inj. to abd. $6.00 .
108,375 Chambers, Thomas A. Sparta var. veins birth legs $6.00 .
52,422 Bottom, James Sparta wd. l. shr $18.00 .
19,226 Kelly, Edward Sparta wd. neck and back $8.00 .
25,969 Saunders, Isaac J. Sparta loss r. leg $18.00 .
121,778 McDonald, Andrew J. Sparta ch. diarr. $18.00 .
115,593 Patterson, Thomas j. Sparta wd. L. hand $8.00 .
118,570 Wiley, William Sparta consumption $24.00 .
3,835 Wehrheim, Valentine Sparta blind $72.00 .
76,529 Lyle, James Sparta frac. l. femar and var. veins both legs $16.00 .
80,336 Little, Henry Sparta anch. l. hip-joint $8.00 .
69,654 Foster, Milton E. Sparta loss l. arm $24.00 .
205,186 McHenry, John C. Sparta ch. diarr. and dis. eyes $6.00 .
130,728 Rosborough, Wm. J. Sparta wd. back $4.00 .
90,649 Cook, Andrew S. Sparta var. veins both legs and inj. to abdomen $18.00 .
127,764 Koen, Wm. Sparta sunstroke $18.00 .
96,382 Bollinger, Henry Steeleville wd. l. leg. $4.00 .
105,193 Jenkins, James H. Steeleville wd. L. hip and injury to abd $6.00 .
29,421 Holm, John H. Welga wd. head and face and loss r. eye $12.00 .


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St. Jude Refutes Medical Device Vulnerability Claims
By Eduard Kovacs on August 29, 2016
Medical device manufacturer St. Jude Medical (STJ) has denied that its products are plagued by serious vulnerabilities following a controversial disclosure by MedSec and Muddy Waters that forced the vendor to temporarily suspend trading.
MedSec, a cybersecurity startup that specializes in medical devices, spent the past 18 months analyzing the products of four major vendors. The company's investigation revealed that St. Jude's products, including implantable cardiac devices and [email protected] transmitters, are the least secure.
According to a report published on Thursday by MedSec and Muddy Waters, St. Jude's products lack proper encryption and authentication. While the report contains only limited technical details, MedSec says it has developed proof-of-concept exploits that could be used to cause cardiac devices to malfunction or drain their battery at a very fast rate.
Instead of reporting its findings to St. Jude through the company's responsible disclosure program, MedSec contacted Muddy Waters, which used the information to short St. Jude stock.
MedSec has admitted that the decision to bring its findings to Muddy Waters is beneficial for its business, but claims that the main goal is to warn patients about the risks. The security firm's CEO said she was concerned that St. Jude would attempt to sweep the problem under the rug if contacted directly.
In a statement published on its website on Friday, St. Jude said it examined the allegation made by Muddy Waters and MedSec and determined that the report is "false and misleading."
The medical device maker says it works with third-party experts, researchers, regulators and government agencies to ensure that proper security mechanisms are integrated into its products.
"These experts assist in designing security controls from the early stages of product design through final release and ongoing product enhancements, including software updates and security patches for our products. We also conduct regular risk assessments based on FDA guidance and perform penetration tests using internal and external experts," St. Jude stated.
The company also pointed out that the observations in the report only applied to older versions of [email protected] units and that security updates are automatically sent to these products when they become available. It's worth noting that MedSec conducted its analysis on second-hand [email protected] devices.
St. Jude also refuted claims that hackers could drain an implanted device's battery from a distance of 50 feet. According to the vendor, cardiac devices have a wireless communications range of only 7 feet once they are implanted into a patient.
"This brings into question the entire testing methodology that has been used as the basis for the Muddy Waters Capital and MedSec report. In addition, in the described scenario it would require hundreds of hours of continuous and sustained 'pings' within this distance," St. Jude said. "To put it plainly, a patient would need to remain immobile for days on end and the hacker would need to be within seven feet of the patient. In the unlikely instance that was to occur, the implanted devices are designed to provide a vibratory patient alert if the battery dips below a certain threshold to protect and notify patients."
The medical device manufacturer believes the report is also inconsistent when describing how hackers could crash implanted devices. The company claims the researchers lack fundamental understanding of medical device technology and that the screenshots included in the report don't actually show a crashed system.
St. Jude shares plunged on Thursday and the company even entered a trading halt on Friday afternoon. Trading was resumed later on Friday after St. Jude published a statement refuting Muddy Waters' claims.


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Richie Culver has much to say and even more to show for it. His paintings of sparse imagery and text are culled snippets of life's opposing forces at play: high-brow versus low; good versus evil; clean versus drug-addled; funny versus not-so-funny. "I wanted to paint within the grey areas of English culture,"says the self-taught artist from Hull, a working-class hood in northern England. And he does. In CHASE MONEY, Mr. Culver doesn't give the viewer much to look at in terms of pictorial imagery and wonderment. There is no big yellow star, no dashing greyhound, no pigeon looking to fly the coop. The painting of acrylics and lacquer on canvas consist merely of black words scrawled atop a whitewashed background with flickers of color here and there. The font is simple and crude like its dictate to go and chase money. It does, however, within its simplicity and as preface to the work's main, capitalistic theme, proffer a longing in memory by way of utilizing the once famous lyrics, DONT [sic] GO CHASING WATERFALLS. This, the first stanza of CHASE MONEY is taken from the catchy, chart-topping song, Waterfall, from the mid 90's by the American hip-hop group, TLC. Mr. Culver doesn't immediately strike one as a fan of TLC but then again he was 15 years of age and learning the craft of mischief when Waterfall was a worldwide sensation. Winning MTV's Video of The Year Award in 1995 to boot. But it does makes perfect sense that Mr. Culver would choose such a beautifully sung and composed song that voices, beneath its pop-tune-culture-surface, the horrors of the AIDS epidemic (the first number one song to do so), drugs and promiscuity. For this is indeed the grey area life unfolds to all of us regardless of upbringing. It is contradictory and painful, yet full of potential and promise. And it's always been artists like Mr. Culver who—with their own unique light—point that out to us most simply. Gently. Like a fortune in a Fortune Cookie revealing one's lucky numbers on one side along with some ancient Chinese wisdom on the other, Mr. Culver attunes us to the flip side of everything. An alternative. And in doing so creates gems in poetic dissonance and absolute goodness. A lasting positive from 2020's unforgiving death grip.
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Graduate students are invited to an open house on Friday, August 25, 2:00-3:30 p.m., on the second floor of Hodges Library. Graduate students: Meet your department's subject librarian and learn more about resources in your field. Learn how the library supports your research and teaching. Learn about citation management tools like Zotero and EndNote. Register for interlibrary loan and Library Express delivery. Bring your laptop and activate your wireless account. Join us for refreshments and door prizes.


Tel Aviv's fashion scene is regarded as an international hub of forward-thinking fashion and design, and Tel Aviv Fashion Week is its flagship event.
It brings together the best established and up-and-coming Tel Aviv designers for 4 days of events and fashion shows at the Gindi TLV Fashion Mall. The designers get the chance to show off their new wares to fashion industry representatives and press from around the world.
Check out the designers from last year's show.
The opening event will honor Shenkar College's Fashion Design Department and its famous graduates. Business of Fashion recently named the renowned school the fifth most influential in the world.


Canadian firm Blacksumac's 'Piper', which has already surpassed its $100,000 Indiegogo crowdfunding goal with prolific pre-orders, offers home security and automation in a smart little package. This first of its kind device comes equipped with a panoramic camera, Z-Wave controller, environmental sensors and Wi-Fi, all controlled and monitored remotely via smartphones or tablets.
"We are extremely thankful to the early supporters who have pre-ordered Pipers via contributions to our Indiegogo campaign," said Russell Ure, the CEO of Ottawa based company. Piper's Indiegogo campaign, which will continue until September 20, has so far raised over $116,000 from just under 500 backers. With a smartphone or tablet, consumers can use Piper's panoramic camera to zoom around from wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling, or switch to quad-view to watch four different areas of a room at once. While watching live video, users can interact with family, pets, or even unwanted guests at home with two-way audio.
while you're at home, away, or on vacation.
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Piper also works with hundreds of home automation accessories to make homes safer, smarter and more comfortable. For example, lights can be turned on and off from anywhere via a smartphone or tablet, or with a schedule or when it gets dark.
The first units of Piper are scheduled to ship to early backers this November. If you'd like to pre-order one now, hit up this link.


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A technician extracts DNA in the lab of a gene testing company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. HUANG ZONGZHI/XINHUA
"Know thyself and you will know the universe," said the ancient Greeks. Well, one way to do that nowadays is via DNA analysis.
Just put 2 milliliters of saliva into a container, and send it to a DNA testing company. After 20 days, you will receive an online report detailing your ancestry, physical features, risk of disease, and physical and psychological traits.
While such testing was invented in the West, it is becoming increasingly popular in China.
A recent survey by China Youth Daily showed that the country has more than 230 DNA analysis companies, and 70 percent of them provide such services. Dozens of new companies have sprung up in the multimillion-dollar industry in the past year.
Zhang Qian, 30, said worsening health drove her to undergo analysis. Work pressure had strained the civil servant"s health for many years, leading to problems with her blood vessels, thyroid and ovaries. In recent years, reports of young people dying at work had scared her.
Expecting the test to predict and prevent diseases, she paid 699 yuan ($100) for one in March. The results suggested she was likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
Many diseases are caused by genetic mutation, and DNA testing can help identify disease or risk genes so treatment can be sought.
Qin Yu, 25, who works for an information technology company, was worried when a test indicated she was at high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers.
She remembered the story of Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, who in 2013 underwent a double mastectomy and later had her ovaries removed after learning that she carried a genetic mutation linked to breast and ovarian cancers.
Qin immediately went to a hospital for an examination. The test didn"t unearth any serious problems, but she bought health insurance anyway.
In China, DNA testing services cost from hundreds to thousands of yuan, but prices are falling.
The cost of testing was 10,000 times higher in 2001, when the world"s first human genome sequence map was completed, said Guo Tingting, founder of GeseDNA Technology, a startup. "It"s no longer a luxury, but a service for general consumers," Guo said.
More than 5,000 factors can be detected, including almost 4,000 genetic diseases, more than 100 disease risks, about 100 types of drug sensitivity, and dozens of physical characteristics.
However, most direct-to-consumer testing products provide only limited information about inherited conditions.
Some advertising for DNA tests has been criticized for exaggerated and inaccurate messages about the connection between genetic information and risk of disease. However, most companies stress that their test results should not be used for clinical diagnosis.
Human traits and diseases are the result of a combination of genes and environment, according to Chen Gang, founder of gene testing company WeGene.
"Even gene expression is affected by the environment," said Chen, adding that genes are not the only factor and some of the criticisms were unfair.
Guo agreed: "Genetic information is like your background color, together with your experience in life and your surroundings growing up - the factors that jointly decide who you are."
His company focuses on behavioral genetics. Most of its employees, including Guo, have studied neuroscience and psychology.
The company provides information about people"s emotions and behaviors, such as whether they are a party animal, a late sleeper or a loner.
Some people compare such tests to horoscopes, but Guo said the test results are based on real research published in international journals.
For example, "the ratio of being single" was based on a study conducted by researchers at Peking University in Beijing. They found that people with a variant of the HTR1A gene are poor at expressing their emotions, which could lead to misunderstandings in relationships.
"It"s easy for people to understand that genetic diseases are related to genes, but difficult for them to understand that the way they talk or react to people can also be genetic," Guo said.
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Real reason we signed Cristiano Ronaldo – Al Nassr
Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr has revealed why it took the decision to sign former Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Recall that Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr on Friday.
Ronaldo was a free agent for just over a month after his contract with Man United was terminated in November.
However, according to Al Nassr, they signed Ronaldo because the Portugal captain's signing will inspire the Saudi Arabia league and future generations of boys and girls in the country.
In a statement via its official Instagram account on Friday, Al Nassr said: "This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls, to be the best version of themselves.
"Welcome Cristiano to your new home Al Nassr."
Ronaldo's deal with Al Nassr will run until 2025.
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