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Who Prosecutes a DUI Case In Los Angeles?
Prosecuting a DUI Case in Los Angeles – The District Attorney's Office Or The City Attorney's Office?
For those of you who do not know about DUI's and how they're dealt with in Los Angeles County, most of the time the City Attorney is going to deal with this misdemeanor DUI cases.
However, if the case is filed as a felony, the City Attorney will not deal with it. The District Attorney deals with the case. Then there are cases where jurisdictionally, the District Attorney deals with a DUI even if it is a misdemeanor. For example, in the Van Nuys court, if something is filed in Malibu — which is now a closed-down courthouse — a percentage of those cases go to the District Attorney's office in the Van Nuys courthouse.
In Valencia for example, there is only a District Attorney's office there. So, for those courthouses like Valencia who only have a District Attorney's office, obviously they're going to deal with all of the cases, including any misdemeanor DUI's that are filed in that jurisdiction. So, in general — and I've been doing this for twenty-five years, it's the City Attorney's Office that deals with DUI's across LA County.
Knowing How to Deal With Tendencies of DUI Prosecutors
However, there are a number of jurisdictions and a number of areas where the District Attorney deals with them. So, obviously, if you do DUI defense in Los Angeles County, you're going to have to know how to deal with both, and you're going to have to know what both entities tendencies are.
I do have a number of cases where the District Attorney gets the case. It's a questionable case and they're trying to do something that I will consider out of the ordinary. I have asked them on numerous occasions to at least ask the City Attorneys how they handle those cases.
Sometimes they're insulted by that request; other times they get what I'm saying and they will check into it. To me, it's an equal protection argument. If a District Attorney is not being reasonable when it comes to a DUI case in Los Angeles and not being fair and not at least being consistent with what the City Attorney is doing in the exact same jurisdiction, then that's something that needs to be pointed out to the prosecutors and they sometimes need to re-evaluate and think about how they're going to deal with a particular DUI.
First Time DUI Offense
For example, if somebody blows under a .08, that person in general — especially if it's a first-time offense — really shouldn't have to plead to a DUI. As everybody knows, .08 or greater is the standard.
But we have District Attorney's offices filing .06's, .07's and their using California Vehicle Code 23152 which doesn't really have anything to do with the percentage of alcohol. It has more to do with the fact that you had alcohol in your system and you couldn't safely operate a motor vehicle. The way they prosecute that is by all the tests that the police do on you and by any statement that you make regarding your alcohol intake.
So, the bottom line is, whether it's the District Attorney or the City Attorney that's handling it, you're going to need a DUI lawyer who knows how to deal with those entities — knows how to deal with those prosecutors, what their tendencies are, what will get them to mitigate a crime down to a lesser crime, to dismiss a crime under the right circumstances, and it becomes complex.
There are a thousand District Attorneys and hundreds of City Attorneys throughout LA County. There are twenty to thirty different courthouses. You really need to know the lay of the land when it comes to DUI's in Los Angeles County if you're going to practice in this area.
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And that's what we do. We sit down with clients and go over everything. We get a game plan together. We know who we're dealing with. We also have to consider the Judges tendencies as well. So, when you have all these different factors at play, you've got to know what to do and when to do it if you want to get the client the best possible result.
If you're looking for a DUI defense attorney, make the phone call. Come in. We'll sit down and we'll get our strategy together.
For more information on Prosecuting DUI Cases In Los Angeles, a free initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (213) 542-0963 today.
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Why people are searching World War 3 on internet
World War 3 may seem a distant possibility but it is certainly not impossible, considering the growing tensions among countries. While the images of the World War 2 continue to haunt scores of people across the world, there are many who believe that the little peace of today may not last long — World War 3, they believe, cannot be stopped. And there are several reasons also. A World War in the age of internet may end up causing unprecedented psychological damage to those who may survive. Yet this doesn't stop people's curiosity about the prospects of the World War 3. The internet is full of rumours, 'news reports', opinions and analysis about the World War 3. Not only this, it is now also one of the top trending searches. Google search throws up over 1,25,00,000 results in 0.33 seconds if you type in 'world war 3'. There are scores of 'reports' that claim that World War 3 is certain. Some even say that it is 'guaranteed.' Consider some of these headlines: World War 3 update: Russia launches nuclear missiles for US? Pentagon: World War III 'almost guaranteed', will be fast and lethal World War 3: Russia, India working together against US, Europe? WW3 fears: Russian TV warns citizens to find nearest bomb shelter How real are these claims? War mongering is not a good thing. But at a time when nations are forming new alliances, old tie-ups are under suspicion, and even after over two decades of a world without any cold war, US-Russia relationships are tensed. coque iphone 7 Some reports say the World War 3 fears reached a new level after Russia recently launched nuclear Topol missile, which is claimed to be the fastest in the world, and moved it closer to Nato member states. Several reports have also said about what would be the nature of World War 3. The Sun reports US Army generals and other "leading figures" laying out "depressing forecasts" for upcoming conflicts. coque iphone It quotes a report by Defense One in which Major General William Hiz says: "A conventional conflict in the near future will be extremely lethal and fast, and we will not own the stopwatch." The world may escape a global war. However, the possibility of another cold war cannot be denied. coque iphone soldes The one has already started between India and Pakistan. coque iphone 6 The another is brewing between the US and Russia. coque iphone 8 Sean O'Grady writes on the independent.co.uk that there is "much evidence" that the world war 3 has already arrived, but not in the way it has been "imagined" in past. However, he says, there is an "immediate danger of Cold War 2, more than a "hot" World War 3. Reason: "The US-Russia relationship is on a pivot between progress and failure, more so than at any time since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Also unsteady are America?s and Russia?s respective relations with China, which, as has been true since the Sino-Soviet split in 1961 and Richard Nixon?s historic visit in 1972", he says.
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Conducting our business with ethics and integrity is a key priority for AR Holdings, from the Board of Directors to Executive leadership, management, and all employees. Their commitment to AR Holdings' shared values: Accountability, Adaptability, Excellence, Integrity, and Teamwork, and their duty to abide by them, is the foundation of the corporation's continued success. They define how we conduct every aspect of our business, each and every day. Ultimately, our values help to remind us that how we do business is every bit as important as the business itself.
AR Holdings promotes a "speak up" culture. We depend on everyone to speak up if they see something that isn't "right" or if they experience something of concern. To protect our reputation, there must be a willingness to raise and openly discuss our concerns.
AR Holdings has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to retaliation. Period. Be assured that we will investigate any instance where someone who raises a concern in good faith may have experienced mistreatment, retaliation, or retribution for speaking up.
AR Holdings' Code of Conduct is a guide for every Board member, officer, executive, manager, employee, customer, supplier, and shareholder in applying legal and ethical practices to their everyday work. The Code describes not only our standards of integrity but also some of the specific principles and areas of the law that are most likely to affect AR Holdings' business.
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Full of quirky shops, restaurants and bars designed with a cutting-edge aesthetic, San Diego is divided by its very American grid system into distinct and fiercely independent districts. The Gaslamp area with its traditional architecture draws the most tourists, but if you head west to Little Italy you'll discover chic shopping and edgy nightlife. There's a fresh-faced, surfy beach scene around Mission and Pacific Beaches, with bars and clubs to match; and in La Jolla (pronounced 'La Hoya'), you can rub shoulders with local millionaires as you gaze onto stunning, ocean-dominated vistas.
Spring and autumn are good times to visit the city, as they're warm without being too hot. December and January may see less of an emphasis on the beach scene, but everything's a bit quieter, and reservations at the top hotels and restaurants are easier to come by.
With just one runway, San Diego International Airport (+1 619 231 2100; www.san.org) isn't the major hub that its name suggests. Bar a couple of flights to Canada and Mexico, you can only fly to other US destinations from here. Fly to LAX (+1 310 646 5252; www.lawa.org) and take a connecting flight to its downstate neighbour.
Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) connects San Diego to other US cities. The main terminal is at Santa Fe Station at the west end of Broadway.
This is America – you'll need a car. Especially if you want to get out of the city and cruise the Pacific Coast Highway.
Taxis are a good way to get around the city – you can hail them on the streets so long as they're displaying a light. If you want to book one in advance, try San Diego Cab (+1 800 368 2947) or USA Cab (+1 619 231 1144). Be prepared for the driver to impart his or her life story as they take you to your destination.


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On Wednesday, DC District Court Judge James E. Boasberg ruled against work requirements for Medicaid recipients in both Kentucky and Arkansas. The Trump administration supports work requirements (as do an overwhelming number of Americans according to polls) and has granted waivers to eight states to begin requiring some Medicaid recipients to work or volunteer. Another seven states are currently seeking similar waivers.
Now, however, Granite State progressives are trying to kill the deal in the courts. The National Health Law Program (NHeLP), New Hampshire Legal Assistance, and National Center for Law and Economic Justice have also filed a lawsuit before Judge Boasberg, on behalf of four Granite State Medicaid recipients who they say would suffer unfairly if required to work in exchange for their free healthcare benefits.
One of their plaintiffs is Ian Ludders of Unity, NH. According to the National Health Law Program, Ludders is a 40-year-old man "who lives by himself in a small cabin on a land trust. He has chosen to live a subsistence lifestyle that prioritizes living off the land. Ludders supports himself through seasonal work including working in apple orchards, picking vegetables on farms, and other jobs." [Emphasis added].
Another plaintiff is Samuel Philbrick, a 26-year-old who works as a cashier in Henniker, N.H. and still lives with his parents. According to NHeLP, "Mr. Philbrick does not have a driver's license and generally has to rely on his father to drive him places." He stopped working at a nearby pizza restaurant because it doesn't pay him as much as he'd like. "Philbrick will have difficulty getting transportation to complete other qualifying activities," the lawsuit claims.
Are American taxpayers OK with paying for government benefits so people can "choose to live a subsistence lifestyle?" Approximately 4 million Americans walk to work every day. Do they want their taxes to pay for someone who is unwilling to do the same?
Greg Moore of Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire, a conservative group who backed the work requirement, points out that "local employers are desperate for workers right now. They are bending over backward to accommodate them– on hours, on finding transportation. They can't fill the jobs. The idea that able-bodied people in this economy can't work doesn't match the facts," Moore told InsideSources.


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AFTER THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING
by Gina Troisi
I didn't know whether I'd be able to do it again, ever. I lay on the couch in the living room with my eyes closed, imagined the mangled skin on what was left of my leg, when Sheila came by unannounced. She walked into the house carrying a casserole. "I'll put this in the freezer," she said. She offered to bring me beer or milk from the kitchen, wanting to wait on me in a way she never had when we were married. Even suggested she give me a neck rub, but I didn't have the strength to move. I liked it—her company. I was still so zonked out on painkillers that I wasn't even sure what was real. The smell of smoke, of burning skin, seemed years away, as if it had been someone else running the race, some other poor guy's legs blasted out from underneath him. It felt like the last ten years hadn't happened, like Sheila hadn't ever left and married Doug.
I dozed in and out, catching glimpses of a movie on TV—something our daughter used to watch about a bunch of kids traveling underground, searching for a buried treasure. Sheila sat across from me on the loveseat. She walked toward me with a plate of cheese and crackers, tried to feed me small pieces. I shook my head. I hadn't even been able to think of food, my stomach was so tweaked.
She held a bowl with a wet cloth that she kept wringing out, then spread it across my forehead. It felt softer than any of the towels I own, the way a meal tastes better when someone else cooks it. "Does that feel good?" she asked. I nodded through Percocet laden dreams. Woodsy trails with orange leaves. A pink horizon seen from the middle of the ocean.
Sheila started to pull the elastic band of my pants; I felt myself get hard, but my knee was throbbing, and the pain was stronger. Then I felt her tongue. In the ten years we were married I don't remember ever feeling her tongue on me down there, not like that. It was the strangest sensation, this feeling of being stabbed in the leg, of raw, relentless hurt and deadened nerves, so close in proximity, tingling their way back to life. I could tell that she was working hard to get me there, to wake me up from the pull of sleep. To remind me of my hunger. I asked her for a drink. "Something strong," I said. "I'm sorry." She said nothing, just stood up and found the glasses, the ice. "Thank you," I whispered, gulping, the burn of bourbon a relief.
She took the empty glass from me, placed it on the floor. "Do you want me to stop?"
"No." The presence of pain was still there, behind the film of booze coating my throat. The pain pressed with a steady, relentless pulse. But I was hard. She leaned down, touched my stomach, peeled my pants back again. Her mouth was cold from ice cubes, and I shivered. "You're killing me," I said.
"I'm trying to do the opposite."
"What about Doug?" I asked, half hoping she'd stop in case I was unable to follow through. I didn't give a fuck about her new husband, or their marriage, but I didn't want her to see me so incapacitated—I wouldn't be able to take the way she'd look at me afterward, the disappointment stroked across her face, as if I had held the power to save and release her at the same time, and let it go. As if I had no fight left.
"Let me just do this for you," she said. It was the first time in weeks that I felt any semblance of something other than pain. I stared at the ceiling, but I was outside my body too. Lingering there in the room while still hovering above the finish line at the same time. Her mouth closed, and I felt myself growing. I grabbed her shoulders and reached to lift her shirt, but she said, "Don't move," and pulled it up and over. She wore one of those lacy bras, the kind I used to love, that you could see her nipples through, the fabric scratching my skin. It was never our sex life that had been lacking— I always wanted her, and I knew she wanted me too—it was everything else that had come undone. But now there it was, the type of compassion neither of us exhibited when living together. It was different from anything we had shared during years of marriage. Different than bringing our daughter into the world, raising her, one of us holding her afloat in the pool while the other taught her to kick. Different from nights of roasted chickens and black tea and wine. It was a rare tuning in and turning toward one another, a syncing with the rhythm of the other, the silent voices spurred from a language of flesh and bone. It was the potency and poetry of pain alongside pleasure, the urgency of the situation that kept me there in her mouth, her hands digging into my thighs.
"This has nothing to do with Doug," she said. "This is history."
Gina Troisi received her MFA in Creative Nonfiction from The University of Maine's Stonecoast MFA Program in 2009. Her prose has appeared or is forthcoming in numerous literary journals and anthologies, including The Gettysburg Review, Fourth Genre, Fugue, and Flyway: Journal of Writing and Environment. Her memoir, The Angle of Flickering Light, is due to be published by Vine Leaves Press in April of 2021. She is currently at work on a novel-in-stories.


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What is Rotaract?
Rotary International is a universal network of 1.2 million acquaintances, companions, leaders, and problem-solvers who have a vision of the world where people unite and take action to create a long-lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and ourselves.
Rotary is a 110-year-old international chain of clubs consisting of phenomenal visionaries who, since the establishment of this chain have used their passion, energy and, intelligence to contribute to the development of a sustainable world.
The mission of Rotary is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Whereas, the far-sighted vision of Rotary sees a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Rotaract District 3131
Rotaract District 3131 is a non- profit organization striving to bring a change in the world by working in various distinctive standing committees along with Rotary International District 3131. (referred to as RID 3131) It functions directly under the guidance of Rotary International.
Rotaract District 3131 emerged at the beginning of Rotary International Year (abbreviated as RIY) 2008 – 09 when RID 3130 was bifurcated into two separate districts. Upon the formation of district, the Rotary and Rotaract organization was given the charge of areas under of Raigad and Pune districts.
Rotaractors belong to an age group of above 19 years (no age limit) and primarily work in the standing committees of Professional Development, Club Service, International Services, Community Service, Foundation, and Finance Services. Presently, there are 80+ Rotaract clubs functioning cooperatively in RID 3131.
Rotaractors believe in relishing the work in which they invest their time. We Rotaractors of RID 3131 want to contribute to this world and make it a sustainable place to live for the upcoming generations.
With a phenomenal history in the above-stated avenues and a vast network, we Rotaractors want to make a statement out there through our Rotaract Movement by Excelling and Growing Through Opportunities Together.
Rotaract Club of Pune Shaniwarwada
Rotaract Club of Pune Shaniwarwada is sponsored by Rotary Club of Pune Shaniwarwada, a part of Rotary International District 3131. Club was re-charted in the year 2003 and successfully functioning since then.
The club has entered its 19th year and aims to keep the legacy alive. With pride, we say that our club has given the district 2 District Rotaract Representatives and many members of this club have served as District Council members over the years.
The club is known for its signature event Manthan which focuses on young individuals developing their professional, personal, and interpersonal skills. The initiatives planned under Manthan are Mock Parliaments, Debate competitions, and Model United Nations. Such initiatives are the need of the hour for every young individual who is about to step into his/her professional phase of life. Manthan is open to all and not limited to only Rotaractors. This helps in promoting Rotaract and reaching out to the young individuals.
Rotaract Club of Pune Shaniwarwada has always focused on involving newly formed clubs in the district.
This helps the new clubs to understand how a club functions, how the networking builds and how we can make a difference in the society by coming together.
Over the years, the club has been recognized with,
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Rotaract Club of Pune Shaniwarwada aims to keep the legacy alive by striving hard, kindling the sparks within and thinking differently.
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Another one of our 'Throwback Thursday" flavours... Fairy Bread. Who didn't have this as a child??
This features a fluffy vanilla base filled with a sweet strawberry jelly, topped with a strawberry flavoured buttercream and hundreds and thousands on top! It's bound to bring back some memories on that first bite!


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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Asian markets were mostly higher early Wednesday, with Australian shares rebounding strongly after four days of declines on National Australia Bank NAB, -0.19% and other financials, while Japanese stocks were unsettled in the early minutes. In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 Average fell 0.2% to 12,973.03 and the broader Topix index advanced 0.2% at 1,268.66. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.3% to 5,449.70 and New Zealand's NZX 50 index gained 0.4% at 3,597.22, while South Korea's Kospi advanced 0.3% at 1,680.63.


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Yes, there are more squirrels than there used to be in northern Utah
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It's not just your imagination: there's been an increase in the squirrel population in the Salt Lake Valley.
SLC Fox Squirrel (Roger McDonough | KCPW)
Around a decade ago, a non-native species, the Fox Squirrel, arrived in Utah. It's hard to say exactly how they got here, but their population has since exploded. It's a cute infestation, to be sure, but there are also reasons for concern – from the potential impact to native Red Squirrels and to bird habitat, to the damage the squirrels can do to property and even to the power infrastructure. Today on "In the Hive," we'll hear from a mammalogist studying the furry invasion and we'll learn about the citizen science project that is documenting the distribution of this new-to-Utah species.
Plus, if you've wondered why blue paint has been showing up on tree cavities around the city, we've got you covered.
Eric Rickart, Curator of Vertebrate Zoology with the Natural History Museum of Utah
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From local politics, to arts and culture, to history, the environment and beyond, "In the Hive" explores the issues and ideas that tie Utah together. Produced by KCPW Studios
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About DataScience@SMU
Why Data Science?
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Career Outlook for Data Scientists
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Across industries, there is a growing dependency on data and the systems that hold this abundance of information. As a result, data scientists continue to be highly sought after for their technical and analytical skills. For the aspiring data expert or the curious student, this piece covers the career outlook and range of salaries for data scientists in the United States.
Faculty Spotlight: Ginger Holt
Ginger Holt, who previously taught Quantifying the World in the online master's in data science program, answers a few questions about her focus on practical applications of data science in the real world, including her current role with Facebook's data science team.
Faculty Spotlight: David Lary
David Lary, who teaches Machine Learning in the online Master of Science in Data Science program at SMU, answers a few questions about his passion for data-driven service, his extensive background spanning decades, and the benefits as well as advancements in machine learning.
Faculty Spotlight: Ira Greenberg
DataScience@SMU faculty member, Professor Ira Greenberg, is currently showing his most recent work, "Embodied Algorithm: [Re]embracing the Analog," at the SMU Hamon Library Hawn Gallery. A combination computer science expert and traditional artist, Greenberg is conversant in coding and Cézanne, algorithms and abstractions. For this DataScience@SMU Faculty Spotlight, Greenberg chats about coding, art, his new exhibit, and why visualization is a skill that every data scientist needs in his or her toolkit.
DataScience@SMU Student Spotlight: Sam Coyne
Q&A with Sam Coyne, DataScience@SMU student. Sam discusses his key to success in an online program and maintaining a personal life balance that includes a passion for live music, working as an analytics specialist, and schoolwork as he progresses through the Master of Science in Data Science program at SMU.
DataScience@SMU Student Spotlight: Danny Murphy
Q&A with Danny Murphy, DataScience@SMU student. After traveling the globe in search of the best whitewater rafting the world has to offer and teaching English, Murphy shifted gears as a data analyst. Danny provides insight into why DataScience@SMU was the right fit for him.
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The importance of environment in the policy making of all the governments in the world is increasing with every passing day. One of the most important factors of a clean environment is the availability of clean drinking water for everyone.
Drinking tap water in New Zealand is not a bad idea. Despite being in the tenth position on this list, the tap water in this country was considered as one of the cleanest and safest in the whole world.
Germany is ninth on this list of ten countries. The reason for this is the high quality standards that this country follows in its water treatment plants.
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and is also one the best places in the world where you could find clean tap water for drinking. The reason for this is the two water treatment plants which supply clean tap water to the 1.3 million residents of the city. These plants are situated in Norsborg and Lovo. Both the plants use the latest technology for the treatment of water, so that best quality tap water could be readily supplied to the people of the city.
The tap water that is provided in the United Kingdom is of highest standards and is among the best in the world. You would really get a clean, fresh, and safe supply of water, when you turn your taps in Britain. The primary reason for this is the highest level of quality standards that are provided by the UK water suppliers to its customers. The water regulations in the country are based on the EU drinking water directive and on the advice of the World Health Organization.
The tap water which is provided in Italy is of good purity standards and it is sometimes compared to the bottled water available in stores. There are regular tests that are conducted by the government to analyze the quality of tap water on the basis of hardness, pH levels, dry solids at 180 degrees, fluoride, sodium, chlorides, and nitrite. These tests ensure that the quality of the tap water is maintained properly.
In Austria, tap water that is supplied is taken either from ground water or spring water. To protect these water resources Austria has formulated a strong Austrian Water Act. This act states 90% of the Austrians take their drinking water from the water supply facilities, which are run by the government. Supplying high quality drinking water is mandatory according to Austrian laws.
France uses various ways to increase the participation of the private sector in maintaining the sanitation and water supply of their tap water. There are lease contracts and special concessions, which are given to the private contractors. The levels of bacteria are very low in the tap water, which is supplied to its citizens and this is the reason why this country is part of this list.
Luxemburg has nearly 71 springs that act as a great source of water resource for the country. However, there are only 38 of them that are used by their water department for obtaining drinking water. The water is then treated in highly advanced treatment plants, to make it suitable for drinking purposes. All the filtration plants use ultrafiltration systems, which makes this country have third best tap water provider in the world.
Norway is the second best quality of tap water provider to its citizens. The water systems of the country treat the water in a way to provide pure, delicious, clean and safe drinking water of high quality. The country has special programs which look into protection of ground water and other water systems in Norway. There are regular checks that are conducted to verify the quality of drinking water.
Switzerland is the country providing the best quality drinking water to its citizens. The water resources department in the country takes various measures to provide drinking water without polluting the water resources or the environment. The tap water that comes out of Swiss taps has the same quality as that of mineral water, which you buy in bottles. However, the cost of this high quality tap water is nearly five hundred times cheaper than bottled mineral water.


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Masklophobia (sometimes referred to as maskaphobia) is a specific phobia used to classify a general and in some cases an irrational fear of masks, people in costumed clothing and mascots which is common among toddlers and young children. The common cause for masklophobia is not known. Coulrophobia can sometimes be associated with masklophobia.

Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of masklophobia are generally seen in the early years of child development, typically between 0–8 years of age. People with masklophobia experience the following symptoms: sweating, screaming, shaking, crying, hiding, running away from the costumed or masked person and heart palpitations. These symptoms are a part of a bigger panic attacks that may occur when near the mask or costumed person or figure. Anxiety symptoms may worsen if the costumed individual gets closer to the person affected with masklophobia. Masklophobia may be exhibited during Halloween in a child, an event in which multiple people put on costumes, usually frightening to children. Some children and adults can also have irrational fears of seeing other people especially strangers in face masks during the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Causes
A widely accepted cause for masklophobia is not known but there multiple possible rationales for why convalescents have irrational fears about masked and costumed characters. One possible cause explained is that a young child's developing mind can have trouble distinguishing reality from fantasy when confronting fictional characters such as Mickey Mouse in human size. Another possible explanation for this phobia is that most children as they are taught not to talk to strangers can be confused and paranoid when encountering a large costumed character. An additional theory can be that the lack of familiarity with a life size costumed character may be frightening due to a child's general expectations of the human facial appearance, which can make it difficult to comprehend with a masked person. This theory is supported by how children generally begin to develop facial recognition skills at around the age of 6, and develop adult recognition skills around the age of 14.

Treatment
Effective treatments for masklophobia are commonly assessed using exposure based therapies to help sufferers confront their phobia of masked and costumed individuals to relieve irrational anxiety and stress, As the common psychological procedure for treating masklophobia is the general standard for treating patients with any type of specific phobia.

In popular culture

 Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Noah Syndergaard suffers from masklophobia, once stating "They're just creepy."

See also

 List of phobias
 Specific phobia
 Childhood phobia

References

Phobias
Anxiety disorders
Mental disorders diagnosed in childhood

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You are here: Home Page > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Physical Chemistry > The Elements of Murder
The Elements of Murder
A History of Poison
Emsley offers here a fascinating account of five of the most toxic elements--arsenic, antimony, lead, mercury, and thallium--describing their lethal chemical properties and highlighting their use in some of the most famous murder cases in history. The author introduces us to a who's who of heartless murderers and examines many modern day environmental catastrophes, including accidental mass poisonings from lead and arsenic, and the Minamata Bay disaster in Japan. A leading science writer, famous for his knowledge of the elements and their curious and colorful histories, Emsley offers an enticing combination of true crime tales and curious science that adds up to an addictive read.
Was Napoleon killed by the arsenic in his wallpaper? How did Rasputin survive cyanide poisoning? Which chemicals in our environment pose the biggest threat to our health today? In The Elements of Murder, John Emsley answers these questions and offers a fascinating account of five of the most toxic elements--arsenic, antimony, lead, mercury, and thallium--describing their lethal chemical properties and highlighting their use in some of the most famous murder cases in history.
In this exciting book, we meet a who's who of heartless murderers. Mary Ann Cotton, who used arsenic to murder her mother, three husbands, a lover, eight of her own children, and seven step children; Michael Swango, who may have killed as many as 60 of his patients and several of his colleagues during the 20 years he practiced as a doctor and paramedic; and even Saddam Hussein, who used thallium sulfate to poison his political rivals. Emsley also shows which toxic elements may have been behind the madness of King George III, the delusions of Isaac Newton, and the strange death of King Charles II. In addition, the book examines many modern day environmental catastrophes, including accidental mass poisonings from lead and arsenic, and the Minamata Bay disaster in Japan.
Written by a leading science writer, famous for his knowledge of the elements and their curious and colorful histories, The Elements of Murder offers an enticing combination of true crime tales and curious science that adds up to an addictive read.
1. Deadly elements
2. The history and the chemistry
3. One man's medicine is another man's murder weapon
4. Arsenic and adultery
5. Off the wall poison
6. Insidious antimony
7. Requiem for a metal
8. Deadly lead
9. When the Empire struck lead
10. Mercury in the Tower
11. Mad cats and mad hatters
12. Young and deadly
13. Driving you hairless
John Emsley is Science Writer in Residence in the Chemistry Department at the University of Cambridge. He wrote a "Molecule of the Month" column for the Independent for many years, received a Glaxo award for science writing and the Chemical Industries Association's President's Award for science communication. His books include Molecules in an Exhibition, Nature's Building Blocks, and Vanity, Vitality, and Virility: The Science Behind the Products You Love to Buy.
Nominated for a 2006 Edgar Award in the category of "Best Fact Crime"
"A delightful potion of chemical erudition, forgotten science history and ghastly murder schemes.... Reading The Elements of Murder is like watching a hundred episodes of CSI, but without having to sit through the tedious personal relationships of the characters.... Along the way the bodies pile up as Emsley relates spectacular case histories of poisonings, accidental and criminal.... Emsley mines what he calls 'the darker side of the periodic table' with consumate skill."--Dick Teresi, The New York Times Book Review
"A fascinating anecdotal history of killing by five elements--mercury, arsenic, antimony, lead and thalium.... With something of interest on almost every page, it combines the satisfactions of a detective story, intriguing snippets of history, popular science, unsolved mysteries and murder. A powerful brew." --P. D. James, Sunday Telegraph
"Emsley captures the creepy common ground of science and homicide.... Beyond the scandals and celebrities, what makes 'The Elements of Murder' such a charming read is the absurdity of its anecdotes.... Hitchcock could make many films from this book."--Brenn Jones, San Francisco Chronicle
"Fascinating, wide-ranging and, let's not mince words, macabre new history of poison.... A truly guilty pleasure."--Wall Street Journal
"The list of the famous who may have been poisoned by one of these devious toxins is a long one, from Pope Clement II to Mozart. Emsley has dug up the dirt on these and a rogue's gallery of lesser-known cases.... If the golden age of poisoning is gone (replaced, to be sure, by other forms of mayhem), in Emsley's book it's still very much alive."--Laurence A. Marschall, Natural History
"Emsley retells enough juicy and lurid (and sometimes famous) stories of murder by poison to enthrall both true-crime fans and budding mystery writers.... The author certainly knows his stuff."--Booklist
"Emsley hits a bull's eye in this fascinating, wonderfully readable forensic history of five deadly chemicals (mercury, arsenic, antimony, lead and thallium) and their starring role in that most intoxicating drama of pure evil: murder. A deeply knowledgeable chemist with a gift for making accessible the dry and bewilderingly arcane, Emsley's at his best in case studies of infamous poisoners and their victims."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"I heartily recommend that this book be read and added to the library of every chemist, toxicologist, and avid crime fiction reader, wherever they may be around the world. This book is an absolute delight and, for the price, a bargain to boot."--Chemical and Engineering News
"Both as a natural history of poisons and as a near-encyclopedic who-used-what-how reference, the book fascinates. The glossary and bibliography are most helpful. So dangerous is the world that many readers will choose to stay home, working on that special sauce for mother-in-laws meat loaf."--Foreword Magazine
"This absorbing volume is equal parts chemistry, history and mystery, but you don't need to be a scientist, historian or murderer to appreciate all three facets."--BookPage (Beach Reading Selection)
Nature's Building Blocks
Molecular Relaxation in Liquids
Biman Bagchi
Baby-Making
Bart Fauser and Paul Devroey
Molecules at an Exhibition
Innovation Generation
Roberta B. Ness
Introduction to Nanoscience
Stuart Lindsay
Georg F. Striedter
Dmitry Budker, Derek Kimball, and David DeMille
Claire Llewellyn
The Earth After Us
Jan Zalasiewicz
Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Physical Chemistry
Medicine & Health > Pharmacology


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#include <linux/sched.h>
#include <linux/mm.h>
#include <linux/module.h>

#include <asm/spu.h>
#include <asm/spu_csa.h>

#include "spufs.h"

/**
 * Handle an SPE event, depending on context SPU_CREATE_EVENTS_ENABLED flag.
 *
 * If the context was created with events, we just set the return event.
 * Otherwise, send an appropriate signal to the process.
 */
static void spufs_handle_event(struct spu_context *ctx,
				unsigned long ea, int type)
{
	siginfo_t info;

	if (ctx->flags & SPU_CREATE_EVENTS_ENABLED) {
		ctx->event_return |= type;
		wake_up_all(&ctx->stop_wq);
		return;
	}

	memset(&info, 0, sizeof(info));

	switch (type) {
	case SPE_EVENT_INVALID_DMA:
		info.si_signo = SIGBUS;
		info.si_code = BUS_OBJERR;
		break;
	case SPE_EVENT_SPE_DATA_STORAGE:
		info.si_signo = SIGSEGV;
		info.si_addr = (void __user *)ea;
		info.si_code = SEGV_ACCERR;
		ctx->ops->restart_dma(ctx);
		break;
	case SPE_EVENT_DMA_ALIGNMENT:
		info.si_signo = SIGBUS;
		/* DAR isn't set for an alignment fault :( */
		info.si_code = BUS_ADRALN;
		break;
	case SPE_EVENT_SPE_ERROR:
		info.si_signo = SIGILL;
		info.si_addr = (void __user *)(unsigned long)
			ctx->ops->npc_read(ctx) - 4;
		info.si_code = ILL_ILLOPC;
		break;
	}

	if (info.si_signo)
		force_sig_info(info.si_signo, &info, current);
}

int spufs_handle_class0(struct spu_context *ctx)
{
	unsigned long stat = ctx->csa.class_0_pending & CLASS0_INTR_MASK;

	if (likely(!stat))
		return 0;

	if (stat & CLASS0_DMA_ALIGNMENT_INTR)
		spufs_handle_event(ctx, ctx->csa.class_0_dar,
			SPE_EVENT_DMA_ALIGNMENT);

	if (stat & CLASS0_INVALID_DMA_COMMAND_INTR)
		spufs_handle_event(ctx, ctx->csa.class_0_dar,
			SPE_EVENT_INVALID_DMA);

	if (stat & CLASS0_SPU_ERROR_INTR)
		spufs_handle_event(ctx, ctx->csa.class_0_dar,
			SPE_EVENT_SPE_ERROR);

	ctx->csa.class_0_pending = 0;

	return -EIO;
}

/*
 * bottom half handler for page faults, we can't do this from
 * interrupt context, since we might need to sleep.
 * we also need to give up the mutex so we can get scheduled
 * out while waiting for the backing store.
 *
 * TODO: try calling hash_page from the interrupt handler first
 *       in order to speed up the easy case.
 */
int spufs_handle_class1(struct spu_context *ctx)
{
	u64 ea, dsisr, access;
	unsigned long flags;
	unsigned flt = 0;
	int ret;

	/*
	 * dar and dsisr get passed from the registers
	 * to the spu_context, to this function, but not
	 * back to the spu if it gets scheduled again.
	 *
	 * if we don't handle the fault for a saved context
	 * in time, we can still expect to get the same fault
	 * the immediately after the context restore.
	 */
	ea = ctx->csa.class_1_dar;
	dsisr = ctx->csa.class_1_dsisr;

	if (!(dsisr & (MFC_DSISR_PTE_NOT_FOUND | MFC_DSISR_ACCESS_DENIED)))
		return 0;

	spuctx_switch_state(ctx, SPU_UTIL_IOWAIT);

	pr_debug("ctx %p: ea %016llx, dsisr %016llx state %d\n", ctx, ea,
		dsisr, ctx->state);

	ctx->stats.hash_flt++;
	if (ctx->state == SPU_STATE_RUNNABLE)
		ctx->spu->stats.hash_flt++;

	/* we must not hold the lock when entering spu_handle_mm_fault */
	spu_release(ctx);

	access = (_PAGE_PRESENT | _PAGE_USER);
	access |= (dsisr & MFC_DSISR_ACCESS_PUT) ? _PAGE_RW : 0UL;
	local_irq_save(flags);
	ret = hash_page(ea, access, 0x300);
	local_irq_restore(flags);

	/* hashing failed, so try the actual fault handler */
	if (ret)
		ret = spu_handle_mm_fault(current->mm, ea, dsisr, &flt);

	/*
	 * This is nasty: we need the state_mutex for all the bookkeeping even
	 * if the syscall was interrupted by a signal. ewww.
	 */
	mutex_lock(&ctx->state_mutex);

	/*
	 * Clear dsisr under ctxt lock after handling the fault, so that
	 * time slicing will not preempt the context while the page fault
	 * handler is running. Context switch code removes mappings.
	 */
	ctx->csa.class_1_dar = ctx->csa.class_1_dsisr = 0;

	/*
	 * If we handled the fault successfully and are in runnable
	 * state, restart the DMA.
	 * In case of unhandled error report the problem to user space.
	 */
	if (!ret) {
		if (flt & VM_FAULT_MAJOR)
			ctx->stats.maj_flt++;
		else
			ctx->stats.min_flt++;
		if (ctx->state == SPU_STATE_RUNNABLE) {
			if (flt & VM_FAULT_MAJOR)
				ctx->spu->stats.maj_flt++;
			else
				ctx->spu->stats.min_flt++;
		}

		if (ctx->spu)
			ctx->ops->restart_dma(ctx);
	} else
		spufs_handle_event(ctx, ea, SPE_EVENT_SPE_DATA_STORAGE);

	spuctx_switch_state(ctx, SPU_UTIL_SYSTEM);
	return ret;
}

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Mommy and Me classes for children ages 4 months - three years with their mothers. Enjoy stories, finger play and fun in the museum. Is there a better way to spend a morning? Join Mommy and Me classes on 18 July at 10:30 am at the Amricani Cultural Centre.
There is no registration fee, but please let us know you're coming by 4 pm on Tuesdays.


Blockchain is all the rage. We are constantly bombarded by reports of how it will change the world. While it may alter many aspects of our lives, our suspicion is that they will be in areas that we experience only indirectly. That is, blockchain technology mostly will change the implementation of invisible processes—what businesses think of as their back-office functions.
In this post, we briefly describe blockchain technology, the problem it is designed to solve and the impact it might have on finance.


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The Fool on the Hill
Random thoughts on politics, fiction and software; occasionally interesting.
Of Size, and Governance
If you set out from Langholm, in Eskdale, and drive in a car to Drummore in the Rhinns of Galloway, you will drive 119 miles, and - according to Google's mapping system - it will take you 4 hours and eight minutes. If you didn't fancy Drummore, you could get to Stafford, in Staffordshire, in one minute less; or Dunkeld, in Perthshire, in five minutes less.
From Drummore, driving by road (and taking ferries where appropriate), you could get to Dunoon in Argyle or Dunblane in Perthshire quicker than you could get to Langholm. Even with the ferry, getting to Dundalk in the Republic or Ireland would only take 21 minutes longer.
So what's amazing or shocking about that?
Well, to get from Langholm to Stafford you pass through Dumfries and Galloway, Cumbria, Lancashire, Manchester, Cheshire and finally Staffordshire. Six separate local government units. To get to Dunkeld you pass through Dumfries and Galloway, South Lanarkshire, Glasgow, East Dumbartonshire, Stirling, and Perth and Kinross; again, six local government areas.
To get from Drummore to Dunoon, you pass through five separate local government areas. Drummore to Dunblane is eight...
But Drummore to Langholm is only one: Dumfries and Galloway all the way. It's simply a perversion of language that a councillor from Langholm overseeing decisions which affect Drummore (or vice versa) is in any sense 'local' government. Dumfries and Galloway, if it were a nation, would be by no means the worlds smallest. At 6500 square kilometres it's larger than Palestine; larger than Brunei; larger than Trinidad and Tobago; more than twice as large as Samoa or Luxembourg; more than six times as large as Hong Kong; more than ten times as large as Singapore or Bahrain; more than 40 times as large as Liechtenstein; more than four thousand times the size of Monaco. In fact quarter of all the nations and self governing territories in the world have a land area smaller than Dumfries and Galloway.
Ah, you might say, but we have a sparse population. That's true, of course. Only 43 nations and self governing territories are less populous than Dumfries and Galloway.
But that's talking about nations, about independence. We don't have independence and we don't aspire to it. Let's look at how other small northern European countries organise local democracy. Take Iceland, for example. Iceland has a population twice the size of Dumfries and Galloway. It is divided into 'municipalities' which have responsibility for kindergartens, elementary schools, waste management, social services, public housing, public transportation, services to senior citizens and handicapped people and so on. Not so very different, in fact, from the responsibilities of our local government. So, with a population twice that of Dumfries and Galloway, how many of these municipalities does Iceland have?
The answer is seventy nine.
Iceland is an extreme case, of course; a nation of proud and independent people with an ancient history of democratic organisation, and strong civil society. But Denmark, with a population roughly equal to Scotland's, has three times as many local authorities. Norway, with three quarters our population, has 400 more local authorities than Scotland has.
Put it differently: Dumfries and Galloway has three times the population of the average Danish local authority; four times of the average Swedish or Dutch; twelve times the average for Norway; thirty six times the average for Iceland. I said Iceland was an extreme case, didn't I? Get this. Dumfries and Galloway has eighty four times the population of the average - the average - French commune.
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На территории национального парка Наатсичо обитают медведи гризли (Ursus arctos horribilis), тонкорогие бараны (Ovis dalli), снежная коза (Oreamnos americanus) и два стада лесных карибу (Rangifer tarandus caribou).

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At the present time, many leading marijuana stocks are reaching new highs in the market. As 2021 promises to be a year of cannabis reform and continued legalization investors are looking for the best marijuana stocks to buy. But with many of the top pot stocks showing upward momentum, it could become difficult to find the right cannabis stock for your trading style.
Recently Canadian cannabis companies like Aphria Inc. (NASDAQ: APHA) gained 13.86% in trading on February 8th closing at $18.98 per share. In general, most of the Canadian pot stocks are showing a similar market trend. This could be a result of investor belief that Canadian cannabis companies will soon be able to do business in the U.S.
In the U.S. marijuana companies are also experiencing massive gains in the market. Throughout 2020 these U.S. companies ended the year reporting record revenue and expansion plans that continue in 2021. Actually, one of the largest U.S. cannabis companies Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (OTC: CURLF) announced on February 5th it has opened its 34th dispensary in Florida marking its 98th location in the U.S. Companies like Curaleaf are increasing their market share at a time when cannabis demand is reaching record levels.
The Cannabis Market Growth For The Next 5 Years
In reality, the cannabis industry has analysts predicting it reaches $41 billion in sales by 2025. This would mean the industry could more than double in a five-year span. Because this makes it one of the fastest-growing sectors globally more investors are now getting in on the action. One important factor for new investors to understand about cannabis stocks is their history of market volatility.
In the past most vertically integrated marijuana stocks have shown extreme price fluctuation making it difficult for investing in the long-term. Currently, most cannabis investors prefer to day trade or use swing trading methods when investing in the cannabis sector. But there are areas of the cannabis sector that have traditionally shown more stability.
Ancillary marijuana companies are one of the fastest-growing parts of the cannabis industry at the present time. These companies have grown alongside the cannabis industry but don't actually touch the cannabis plant. In 2020 some of these companies realized more gains than the pure-play pot stocks. For the purpose of researching these companies and understanding their role in the growing cannabis market. Let's take a deeper look at 2 of the best performing marijuana stocks in 2021.
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GrowGeneration Corp. (NASDAQ: GRWG)
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GrowGeneration Corp.
GrowGeneration Corp. owns and operates specialty retail hydroponic and organic gardening stores in the U.S. At the present time, the company has 42 open retail stores located in key U.S. cannabis markets. In addition, the company has also built an online superstore for cultivators at growgeneration.com. Currently, the company sells thousands of products ranging from organic nutrients and soil, advanced lighting, and state-of-the-art hydroponic equipment. One of the company's missions is to operate stores in all major states and also Canada. On February 1st GrowGen announced it would acquire Grow Depot a two-store chain in Maine. This brought GrowGen up to five stores in Maine with locations in Auburn, Augusta, Biddeford, and York.
On January 11th GrowGen preannounced record full-year 2020 revenues and also increased its 2021 guidance. In detail, the company is reporting a record 2020 revenue of $192 million up 140% from the prior year. Same-store sales were also up 63% for the year and the company projects having 55 stores in 2021. Another important factor is that the company increased its 2021 guidance to $335-$350 million in 2021. In essence, this would be almost double its current revenue in 2020.
GRWG Stock Performance
GRWG stock is up 56.54% year to date with a high of $62.97 where it closed on February 8th. Currently GRWG stock has continued to show bullish momentum in the market in February. With strong financials and a rapidly growing business, GrowGen has a strong case for being one of the top hydroponic suppliers to the cannabis industry. As it stands GRWG stock is outperforming most analysts' predictions like Tip Ranks which have the stock at an average price target of $52.17. For this reason, GRWG stock is a top cannabis stock to invest in with a possible long-term appeal to investors.
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Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.
At the moment Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. is a fairly new IPO in the cannabis sector going public in December of 2020. Hydrofarm is a leading distributor and manufacturer of hydroponics equipment and controlled environment agriculture. In the private sector, Hydrofarm has been around for over 40 years helping growers make cultivating easier and more productive. In its debut in the stock market HYFM stock more than doubled in value. Essentially, this shows how rapidly investors are finding new cannabis plays and becoming shareholders.
On February 1st Hydrofarm announced it has expanded its portfolio of preferred brands through a new Canadian distributor relationship with Advanced Nutrients. Specifically, Eddi's Wholesale a Hydrofarm division in Canada will distribute Advanced Nutrients products this month. Bill Toler, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Hydrofarm said," Expanding our portfolio of preferred brands is a key component of our growth strategy as we look to increase our offerings and distribution footprint."
HYFM Stock Performance
HYFM stock is up 53.56% since the start of 2021 with a 52-week high of $92.91 on February 2nd. At the present time, analysts at Stock Invest are forecasting HYFM to rise by 77.22% in the next 3 months. This prediction is based on short-term trends the stock has in the market. As HYFM expands its distribution across the U.S. and Canada it could use its status as a public company to grow rapidly. With this in mind, HYFM stock is a top ancillary cannabis stock to watch in 2021.
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Book News: Penguin/Random House's Erika Seyfried Dead at 36 years old
Penguin Random House US has paid tribute to the 36 year old vice president Erika Seyfried who died this past weekend, as a result what is believed to have been an accident while walking her dog.
Seyfried was based in New York and had worked for the publisher for more than 13 years. She was found dead in a river in Vermont, New England, on 29th August after being reported missing while walking her dog during a vacation. A police spokesperson said her death is believed to be accidental.
Erika, 36, was last seen alive late Sunday morning when she went out for a walk with her seven-month-old golden retriever. The vice president of digital strategy and consumer engagement at Penguin Random House was renting an Airbnb in Westminster, Vt. with her husband, Elijah Seyfried. When she failed to return home, he reported her missing on Sunday evening at nightfall.
Penguin/Random House recently commented in the Bookseller.
: "We are devastated by the loss of our colleague Erika Seyfried, 36, who died in Vermont on Sunday. Erika was Penguin Random House's vice-president, director, digital strategy and consumer engagement, who established herself as a marketing leader through the innovative digital campaigns she developed for our books.
"Her reader-centric approach to consumers, her social media prowess, and her tireless nurturing of or authors earned her reverence throughout our company and our industry. With her forward-looking, inclusive approach to every team and project she led, Erika was the embodiment of what we all hope for in a colleague, and friend."
Police are treating the woman's death as "accidental,"
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Classic Movie Review: Magnum Force (1973)
After the success of 1971's Dirty Harry it was inevitable that Eastwood would return to the role that had been proven to be even more popular than the lone cowboy he played in the Leone movies - Indeed Harry Callaghan is still considered Eastwood's signature role.
Right away, before the film properly starts, we get a version of the famous line -
"This is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?"
This time the line plays out over the opening of the film with a deep red screen and a close up of the real star of the movie - The Magnum 44 - held in Clint's hand. Least we assume it's Clint's hand and this is the only movie in the franchise that does not open with the credits playing over shots of San Fransisco. The particular model of Magnum had become incredibly popular since the first movie and gun shops all over the country repeatedly sold out of 44's. Writer, John Milius reveals in the DVD commentary that most of the crew ended up with the weapons that were used in the movie.
Eastwood was stung by the criticism of the first movie and he was determined to show that there were worse cops than Harry. One of the story-lines rejected for the first movie concerned a group of cops who had formed a death squad. This idea was dusted off developed because it allowed for Harry to be depicted in an almost liberal light but still remain true to his origins. David Soul, Tim Matheson, Robert Urich and Kip Niven were cast as the young vigilante cops who come up against Eastwood's character. Though by the time of the final shoot out they have wiped out a good deal of the major criminals in the city.
The film opens with a traffic cop pulling over a mobster who has been acquitted of a murder charge on a technicality, and then shooting him and the men with him. And then we cut to Eastwood and his new partner, Early Smith - a black actor was cast as Harry's wingman because the first film was criticized for using black actors in criminal roles - and we learn that Harry is now working stakeout rather than homicide which immediately sets him up for conflict with Lt. Briggs (Hal Holbrook). Immediately following this Harry fancies a burger and decides they should visit the burger joint at the airport. Useful that Harry know of the burger joint at the airport because there are terrorists on a plane.
In the Dirty Harry universe every time Harry gets a hamburger we are in for a shootout. This time he ends up getting on a plane, dressed as a pilot, because a couple of terrorists have hijacked the plane, demanding to be flown to safety. In another attempt to soften up the tone of the first movie there is much more comedy brought into the otherwise grim scenes. Here the co-pilot, thinking Harry is an actual pilot asks:
'Excuse me, Captain. This may seem like a silly question but can you fly?'
To which Harry replies, 'Nope never had a lesson.'
Needless to say it ends up in a shoot out on the plane in which Harry takes out the two terrorists. As the movie moves on much is made of the rights and wrongs of the vigilante killers, and there are moments when the audience feels that Harry may join the rogue cops, but in the end Harry knows that although the system sometimes fails to serve justice there is no real alternative. The system may be flawed but it's all we have, Harry remarks in one key scene.
Lalo Schifrin again provided the score and this time it was heavily influenced by the Morricone scores from the Leon/Eastwood movies, and the score perfectly compliments the movie. Once again the cinematography is stunning with the city of San Francisco looking wonderful and used to great effect - it was a nice touch placing Harry in the city, the original script for the first movie was New York set, because the city was, and remains,one of the most liberal cities in the world which meant that Harry's right wing cop stood out in stark contrast.
The film was once again a massive success ensuring that we would get more Dirty Harry movies. The film grossed $58.1 million in the United States alone, a new record for Eastwood, but it received a mixed critical response - Pauline Kael, a harsh critic of Eastwood for many years mocked his performance as Dirty Harry, commenting that, "He isn't an actor, so one could hardly call him a bad actor. He'd have to do something before we could consider him bad at it. And acting isn't required of him in Magnum Force. In fact Kael would constantly remain a thorn in Eastwood's side and it is no coincidence that the female film critic who is slaughtered in The Dead Pool, the fifth and final Harry movie, closely resembles Kael.
The film also received much criticism after a scene in which a prostitute was killed by having drain cleaner down her throat influenced the infamous Hi-fi murders. The Hi-Fi murders were the brutal killings of three people during an armed robbery at a home audio store called the Hi-Fi Shop in Ogden, Utah, on April 22, 1974. Five people had been held hostage and tortured, but two survived with severe injuries. All were bound and forced to drink Drano (a corrosive drain cleaner). One victim had a pen stomped into his ear, and a teenage girl was repeatedly raped before being flung face-down on the floor and shot in the head. The crime became notorious for the violence inflicted against the victims and accusations of racial bias in the Utah judiciary.
Police believed that six men were involved in the crime but only had enough evidence to convict three enlisted United States Air Force airmen, named Dale Selby Pierre, William Andrews, and Keith Roberts. During the trial, it was revealed that Pierre and Andrews, two of the men guilty of the robbery, had robbed the store with the intention of killing anyone they came across, and in the months prior to the robbery had been looking for a way to commit the murders quietly and cleanly. The two then repeatedly watched the film Magnum Force, in which a prostitute (played by Margaret Avery) is forced to drink Drano and is then shown immediately dropping dead. Pierre and Andrews decided that this would be an efficient method of murder and decided to use it in their crime.
Magnum Force was however the seventh highest grossing film of 1973,and although not quite as good as Dirty Harry was a worthy follow up.
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Dracula in the UK
'Mr Lugosi, is it true you suck blood oranges?' one reporter asked.
'All the time. I often eat six at a time.' replied Lugosi with a mischievous grin.
'And raw steaks?' the reporter continued.
'When I can get them,' Lugosi laughed.
The time was 10 April 1951 and Bela Lugosi was visiting England with his fourth wife, Lillian.
'I was born in Translavania where the Dracula myth came from,' Lugosi told reporters. 'Though I never went down into our cellar. It was full of bats.' Lugosi also revealed the he played football, as goalkeeper for the Translavania team.
Everywhere Lugosi went he was mobbed by both fans and the press - this surprised the actor who had not been a big name for over a decade, and he gave many interviews and posed for countless photographs. Whenever Lugosi signed autographs he would use his own special pen which contained blood red ink.
Privately Lugosi cursed his success as Dracula, claiming that the role had limited him, but in public he lived up to the image, often dressing as the Count when he went out and about. The Brighton Newspaper at the time carried an amusing story of how one man was terrified when he saw Dracula walking towards him after emerging from a public house one night.
'I left my country in 1920 and have never gone back. I could not live under a dictatorship. I am an American citizen now.' Bela Lugosi
'Horror is my business - it pays off best. But I am tired of gore and I hope that over here I will find an intelligent producer who will think, let's give Lugosi a comedy.' Bela Lugosi
'I do not scare the children. They known I am a pussy cat at heart.' Bela Lugosi
The main reason for the trip to England was because of the stage play, Dracula - the first performance was on 16th June 1951 at the Royal Theatre in Brighton.
The play was not a great success and closed after a limited run.
Lugosi died in 1956 with his best days now long behind him. He was buried in the cape he wore in Universal's Dracula
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Go Ahead Make my Day, Conan
Well, who would have made the connection between Dirty Harry and Conan - In 1976 Clint Eastwood recruited Frank Frazetta to paint the poster for "The Gauntlet," Eastwood's 1977 police thriller. Frazette of course is best known for his fantasy paintings many of which graced paperback covers, most notably many of the Conan books.
Checking on Wiki I found that the artist did a fair bit of work for Hollywood, including posters for What's new Pussycat and The Fearless Vampire Killers. So maybe Eastwood wasn't so much of a fantasy fan after all, - maybe he just wanted to look like Conan.
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Those Battling Britons are go
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It's been a crazy few years, but from today the Archive is back with regular posts - well, several a week at least. So pop back and check out the usual mix of interviews, reviews and wide ranging articles on every subject imaginable.
Coming up over the next few days, we'll be talking about rediscovering old books and asking are old musty paperbacks actually hazardous to your health. There'll also be the usual news and speculation - in short everything that made the Archive a must read blog for many thousands of readers.
Onwards we go.....
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Book Review: Sioux Dawn by Terry C. Johnston
I first read this book, the first in the Plainsmen series, a few years back but h
aving fond memories off it, which were rekindled when I did my post on The Indian Wars, a week or so ago I decided to read it again. Once again it grabbed me from the first page, even prompting me to put Stephen King's third Dark Tower (the middle section with Jake's paradox was boring me) aside. I'll return to that book one day, having enjoyed the first two Dark Tower books, but Terry C. Johnston has put me in the mood to do a few epic westerns before I do so.
Now this novel which uses the Fetterman massacre as it main thrust is a mixture of both fact and fiction. Presenting the story through the eyes of the fictional Irish immigrant Seamus Donegan allows the author a certain amount of leeway in presenting the story of this dreadful period of American history.
On 21st December, 1866, Captain Fetterman and an army column of 80 men, were involved in protecting a team taking wood to Fort Phil Kearny. Although under orders not to "engage or pursue Indians" Fetterman gave the orders to attack a group of Sioux warriors. The warriors ran away and drew the soldiers into a clearing surrounded by a much larger force. All the soldiers were killed in what became known as the Fetterman Massacre. Later that day the stripped and mutilated bodies of the soldiers were found by a patrol led by Captain Ten Eyck.
The thing that I admire with Sioux Dawn is that the author manages to keep the story moving forward with the momentum of good fiction, and yet he doesn't skimp on including historical facts,and the reach of his research is all encompassing. The novel really gives us a taste of frontier life and can be appreciated on more than one level - as an enjoyable read and also a history of what really happened. It both entertains and informs which is not always an easy thing to pull off.
Excellent and, to my mind, the best of all the Plainsmen books.
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