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Former Sentinel Securities Broker Charged By SEC
March 23, 2011 Comments (0) Blog, Securities Fraud
According to the Investment News, James J. Konaxis, a former broker, has been charged with defrauding the widow of a victim of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon of much of her victim compensation settlement money. Apparently, the Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the Beverly, Mass.-based
Securities America Bailout?
According to the Investment News, Ameriprise Financial Inc. is taking preliminary steps to help its beleaguered independent broker-dealer subsidiary, Securities America Inc. On Friday, Securities America's chief financial officer, Kelly Windorski, testified in a federal court in Dallas that the firm could go
Morgan Keegan Required To Pay For Investment Losses With Bernie Madoff
A unit of Regions Bank has been fined after investing all of a client's funds in a hedge fund that channeled money to Bernard L. Madoff Securities, the fund controlled by convicted Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff. An arbitration panel found that the unit — Morgan Keegan — didn't perform adequate due
Anne Marie Schlenker, former Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Charged With Theft of Client Funds
ANNE MARIE SCHLENKER was a financial adviser representative and salesperson for Edward Jones and Company in Bozeman, Montana, from May 31, 2004, until her fraud was discovered in February 2010. SCHLENKER used her position at Edward Jones to misappropriate $329,682.15 of client money for her own personal use from
Chicago / North Shore Law Firm
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Morgan Stanley Smith Barney to lay off trainees and low producing Financial Advisors
According to the Investment News, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, the largest brokerage in the United States, will lay off between 200 to 300 adviser trainees and low volume producers in the firm's advisory force by the end of the month. Another source from Morgan Stanley confirmed the story, but added that the
Recovery of KBS REIT Investment Losses
March 5, 2011 Comments (0) Blog, Securities Fraud
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Securities Fraud Investigation Involving Oil and Gas Partnerships and Private Placements
The White Law Group is investigating potential securities fraud claims on behalf of investors involving broker-dealers recommending that investors invest in inappropriate oil and gas / energy partnerships and highly speculative private placement investments. Oil and gas partnerships and private placements are
Proposed Legislation Aimed At Protecting Elderly Investors
According to the Sun Sentinel, U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch recently unveiled proposed legislation aimed at protecting the elderly from financial scams. Deutch, D-Boca Raton, has submitted two bills that call for stiffer fines for fraudsters who prey on the elderly as well as the creation of an office within the Federal Trade
Ameriprise Settles Medical Capital / Provident Class Action?
According to the Investment News, Ameriprise Financial Inc. has reached a $27 million settlement with investors who bought private placements that have gone bust from reps at its independent broker-dealer subsidiary, Securities America Inc., according to an attorney with knowledge of the matter. The proposed


Raising funds to pay for Lee's funeral and give him the send off he deserves. Once we have funeral details we will let everyone know but anyone who wants to come is welcome.
He was an amazing guy with a heart of gold, an avid gigger and an amazing photographer as well as a great friend to so many.


We have looked into our photographic archives at the great work carried out by the RSPCA down the decades.
From caring for animals, to fund-raising and community events, the much-loved charity has part of many people's lives.
There are photos from Beaumont Park, Honley, Huddersfield College, Huddersfield Parish Church and from Greenhead Park.
* Do you love looking back at old pictures taken around Huddersfield through the years?
If you spot a familiar face among the photos, don't forget to tag them on Facebook.
These pupils from Hepworth Junior and Infant School painted one of their hands and printed it on a sheet of paper to support a Royal Society for the Protection of Animals campaign. The national event gave children the chance to show how much they care about animals and encouraged responsible pet ownership.
Cheque presentation for RSPCA. (left to right) Anne Lucas (Secretary of Huddersfield Branch of the RSPCA) receives the cheque from Jack and Nathan Redfearn, aged 6 and 9.
RSPCA children's pet show in Greenhead Park. Children's care home mother Muriel Richards said: "We entered Smokey our cat. I bought him a new collar and gave him a good brush and off we all went. When we got there he was put in a cage alongside all the other cats also in cages.
RSPCA Easter Fair at Wainwright Hall, Elland.
Kelly Ray was first prizewinner in a Golden Wonder crisps competition. Twelve-year-old Kelly, of Cowersley, won two Fluppet puppets, a box of Golden Wonder crisps and a set of 'I'm an animal helper' badges.
1986 - Budding author James Drury won the Examiner Silver Seagull trophy in an essay competition organised by the RSPCA. He is pictured receiving the trophy from children's author Mary Lister. Other prize winners in the competition were (from left) Paul Washington, Jason Barclay, Claire Ramsden, Linda Haigh and Graham Turner. The theme was natural history and the trophy was first presented in 1948.
Kayleigh Moore, 13 (left) and Becky Peacock, 12, pictured with 'Biscuit' the dog, in Milnsbridge.
Kirkheaton youngsters raised £50 for two charities, the RSPCA and the NSPCC, this day in 1985. Holding the cash (front, from left) are Zoe Kershaw, Dawn Turner and Clare Pember.


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'The Oath' Sneak Peek: Ryan Kwanten Gets Dark in Gritty New Series (Exclusive)
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From executive producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, the original series takes an unforgiving look at the complicated dynamics of the police force and chronicles the lives of those willing to risk it all, to have it all. Sean Bean, Katrina Law, Cory Hardrict, Arlen Escarpeta and J.J. Soria also star in the drama, which premieres all 10 episodes on Thursday, March 8 on Crackle.

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Think cheap fast-fashion chains like H&M and Forever 21 are your best bets for saving money on clothing? You have other options, places where you can find racks of great-quality clothes that will last, and at surprisingly low prices.
Here are eight shopping suggestions that will help cut your clothing budget in half. Be sure to use a cash-back credit card for added savings.
Shop carefully at thrift stores, because you won't always find the best deal.
Buying clothes at a thrift shop to save money sounds obvious, but just because you're shopping second-hand doesn't guarantee that you will get a great deal.
For example, Goodwill is a franchise, which means an individual can open a store under that brand and set prices higher than you'd find at a corporate-owned Goodwill store. If you're not sure who owns your local store, call and ask the manager.
The lowest thift store prices tend to be at shops run by churches or hospitals. They are staffed by volunteers who are more concerned with raising money for the cause than making fat profits.
Bonus points if you find a charity shop in an affluent area, because the ladies who lunch buy so much Prada they don't know what to do with it all.
Stores tend to have systems for their clearance deals.
Yet another no-brainer, right? Everyone on a budget knows to look at clearance racks for clothes. But did you know Target has a multi-tiered clearance system?
Mondays bring markdowns on children's clothes. Women's wear is marked down on Tuesdays, and men's on Wednesdays. If the price on the clearance sticker ends with a 6 or an 8, it means the price will drop even lower next week. If it ends in a 4, it's the last chance for you to buy before it's gone.
If you get a Target rewards credit card, you'll save an additional 5% on your purchases, even on clearance items! Just remember to pay your card off in full each month.
Marshalls, Ross and TJ Maxx have the best clearance racks around. Those stores are filled with overstock from name brands like Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Nike. Items with yellow tags are marked down to the lowest possible price.
Thrift stores have big sales once a week.
Most major thrift store chains have a sale one day a week. At the Salvation Army, you save 50% on Wednesdays on select color tags.
Goodwill has "$1 Sundays" on select colors, and the sale includes new-with-tags items in the "boutique" sections of corporate-owned Goodwill stores.
Just make sure you get there early, because there's always a long line before the stores open. If you're really serious on getting in on the savings, scope out the store the day before the sale so you can make a beeline to the clothes you want before someone else snags them.
Some thrift stores will do bag sales once a month, where shoppers can stuff as many clothes as they want into a bag for a flat price. For example, in a $5 sale you're usually given a bag big enough to fit 10 pieces, so they cost only 50 cents apiece.
Some incredible sales offer a pound of clothes for a dollar.
The Goodwill Outlet is a magical place. Almost everything in the store is just $1 per pound. That means you can buy a new T-shirt for roughly 10 cents, and a pair of jeans for $1.
Instead of clothes hanging on racks, all of the merch is tossed together in large blue bins. New stuff gets wheeled out every couple hours, and shoppers make a mad dash to grab the best items right away.
Sounds stressful and kinda dangerous? That's because it is. However, paying $2 for a cashmere Escada coat that normally retails for $1,000 might just be worth the chaos.
The only catch is that some shoppers make it their job to snap up items they can flip at flea markets and on eBay. If you show up after work or on the weekends, don't expect to find incredible deals because those will already be gone.
Bridal shops may have incredible sample sales.
If you're shopping for a special occasion, the cheapest place to do that is at a sample sale.
Keep in mind that these sales happen only in cities that are central to the fashion business, like Los Angeles and New York. They're so popular you may have to reserve a place in line before the sale starts.
To give you an idea of the possible savings: A wedding boutique in New York called Monica's Bridal held a two-day sample sale where select dresses were 90% off, with discounted prices starting under $99!
If you live near a fashion city, Racked posts sample sale schedules.
Yard and garage sales are a great source of new or lightly worn clothing at low prices.
Garage sales aren't just for finding knick knacks and baseball cards. Plenty of people try sell their used clothing at yard sales, because they want to see if they can get some money back instead of donating.
You often find baby and toddler clothing new with the tags, because parents receive too many gifts at baby showers.
It's a good idea to gravitate toward sales in newer neighborhoods and developments. Those are filled with young couples with good jobs who are starting families and would rather have cash than a closet full of unworn clothes.
Not sure where to find a yard sale? Download the Yard Sale Treasure Map app. It's perfect if you're on a weekend road trip and are curious if there are any yard sales nearby.
Consignment shops offer lower prices than retail, though maybe not the best deals.
You find luxury consignment boutiques in just about every major city and affluent suburb. Prices are lower than at retail, but these businesses won't necessarily let you walk out of the store with the deal of a century.
But better bargains may be found at lower-end consignment stores, like Plato's Closet, which are targeted toward teens and college students. They get so much inventory flowing in every week that they have clearance sections and bag sales.
At any type of consignment shop, you can trade in your used clothing and accessories for cash or store credit, which can add an extra discount to your shopping trip.
Just keep in mind that the shops will give you only a small percentage of what the items are actually worth, or outright reject them if they're too old.
Be careful! Some outlet mall fashions are lower-quality merchandise.
Outlet malls are known to sell designer clothes at a discount, but a lot of the clothing and accessories at outlets are manufactured specifically for those stores.
So what you find is a lower-quality product with a brand name slapped on it. Basically, the discounts are sort of an illusion, and you get exactly what you pay for.
However, some of the outlets will mix in high-end goods from their brand.
If you ever visit a Coach outlet, check an item's serial number. If it starts with an "F", it's a factory bag. If you get lucky and find a serial number that starts with another letter, like "M" for Macy's or "N" for Nordstrom, you'll know you're getting a boutique bag at roughly 50-70% off the retail price.


Trump, Bannon Maneuvers Could Threaten GOP Senate Majority Trump has criticized incumbent GOP senators while praising a Democrat who is a top GOP target. And Steve Bannon is threatening to boost primary challengers in GOP races, perhaps making 2018 tougher.
President Trump and then-chief strategist Steve Bannon in April. They no longer work together in the White House, but they both seem primed to go to war with the GOP establishment.
President Trump and his allies aren't exactly running the playbook Republicans want him to ahead of the 2018 midterms. And that could be costly for the GOP at the ballot box next year.
Most recently, he has lashed out harder at his own party's two most vulnerable senators in 2018 — Dean Heller of Nevada and Jeff Flake of Arizona — than he has at any Democrat up for re-election. He has heaped praise on North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, a potentially vulnerable Democrat, and made a deal — at the expense of Republican leaders he has publicly bashed — to raise the debt ceiling, a longtime anathema to conservatives.
On top of that, Trump's pugnacious former top aide Steve Bannon, freed from the confines of the West Wing, seems primed to go to war with the GOP establishment by funding Senate primary challengers. That could mean Republicans are saddled with weaker general election nominees — complicating a cycle where the GOP has plenty of vulnerable Democratic senators to knock off and should be primed for pickups in the upper chamber of Congress.
"Trump should be using his political capital in states like North Dakota, Indiana and Michigan to make the case for a more conservative Senate," lamented Brian Walsh, a GOP strategist and former communications director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee. "Instead, he's either complimented the senators or given them a free pass. Hopefully, that will change at some point, but you have to wonder when."
Trump has criticized Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., while praising one of his primary challengers.
Politico reported over the weekend that Bannon is preparing to put money where Trump's mouth is, coordinating with conservative donor Robert Mercer to not just target Flake and Heller, but possibly even Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker, a onetime ally of Trump who was considered for secretary of state, and Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker, the former head of the NRSC. Corker told reporters this week that he hasn't made up his mind as to whether he will run for re-election. Bannon promised on CBS News' 60 Minutes that he was ready to go to war with the GOP establishment and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
"They're not going to help you unless they're put on notice they're going to be held accountable, unless they help the president of the United States," Bannon said. "Right now there's no accountability."
The problem is: What should be an incredibly favorable Senate map for Republicans — with more than double the number of Democrats up for re-election than Republicans, including 10 incumbents in states Trump carried in 2016 — could be turned on its head if Flake and Heller are replaced with weaker nominees and put the GOP's three-seat advantage in peril. Charlie Cook of the Cook Political Report wrote Tuesday that if there is one "weak spot in the Republican firewall" that is the Senate, it's the possibility that "Heller, Flake, or some other GOP incumbent either loses in the primary or becomes so badly damaged that he is unelectable, then the Democrats have an opening."
And Senate GOP observers privately warn that if that happens — and if far-right conservative nominees win primaries to face Democrats in other races — the Senate majority would be very much in jeopardy, which would only cause Trump more headaches, especially if the House were to flip too. That would open up unyielding investigations into the White House and possibly jump-start impeachment proceedings.
Because of those calculations — and with Bannon no longer having the president's ear directly, even if they still talk now and then — plugged-in operatives think Trump will eventually come around to supporting the party's nominees and incumbents. Already though, the president hasn't been shy about lashing out at Heller and, especially, Flake.
The Arizona senator invited plenty of ire with his book Conscience of a Conservative: A Rejection of Destructive Politics and a Return to Principle, which was a direct criticism of Trump and his populist principles. In turn, ahead of a campaign visit to Arizona, Trump blasted Flake and praised one of his primary rivals, Kelli Ward. Ward lost in 2016 to Sen. John McCain in the primary, and Republicans back in Washington, D.C., don't view her as a strong general election candidate if she were to defeat Flake. Some Trump allies have already rallied around Ward, but several other challengers could still get in the race.
Heller was on the receiving end of negative ads from the pro-Trump group America First Policies when he came out against the initial Senate bill that would have repealed and replaced the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. Heller eventually came around on a revised bill, though that ended up failing to pass anyway.
Sen. Dean Heller was targeted by the pro-Trump group America First Policies when he came out against the initial Senate bill that would have repealed and replaced the Affordable Care Act.
The primary threats are deja vu for Republican veterans who lived through past cycles where winnable races slipped through their fingers because of similar internecine wars. In 2010, weak candidates, mostly aligned with the Tea Party movement, prevailed over party favorites in places like Delaware and Nevada helped Democrats hang on, despite a broad GOP wave.
Two years later in Indiana, conservative favorite Richard Mourdock knocked off incumbent Sen. Richard Lugar in the Republican primary, but gaffes and other baggage helped Democrat Joe Donnelly defeat Mourdock in the general election. Donnelly is up for re-election in 2018, and the president — who won Indiana by 20 points — is pressuring Donnelly to support a GOP tax plan.
Even in races where incumbents were successful at fending off Tea Party challengers — like Sen. Pat Roberts in Kansas and Sen. Thad Cochran in Mississippi in 2014 — officials still bemoan the time, energy and money that was spent having to shore up their incumbents instead of focusing all their fire on Democrats.
"When Steve Bannon and his donors are attacking Republicans and Democrats, they are actively helping [Senate Minority Leader] Chuck Schumer," said Walsh. "At a minimum, you're wasting precious resources in a cycle in which Republicans should almost uniformly be on offense across the map. This is attention, energy and money that ought to be focused on growing the Republican majority, not splitting it."
If they have to, national Republicans say they're prepared to have to bolster their incumbents again in primaries.
"The NRSC's long-standing policy is to help re-elect our incumbent members to ensure a strong Republican Senate majority for years to come," said NRSC communications director Katie Martin.
At the heart of the concern for Republicans is the fact that Trump's marriage with the GOP has long been one of convenience, and he has made clear — through the campaign and his rocky first eight months — that he is concerned most for himself, not the greater party.
That explains, in part, the mass exodus of many House GOP centrists recently — Florida's Ileana Ros-Lehtinen earlier this year, and then, in the past week, Washington's Dave Reichert, Pennsylvania's Charlie Dent and Michigan's Dave Trott have all said they will call it quits, putting all their seats in play.
"There are groups out there that profit off of this type of instability and uncertainty and chaos. And they put a lot of pressure on members of Congress," Dent bemoaned to NPR's Scott Simon on Weekend Edition Saturday. "I would tell you there are members in — both political parties right now have some very serious challenges. They're being pushed into some bad directions. And we need to have a stronger voice from the center of the political spectrum."
But if Bannon's wishes come true, it's those voices near the center that could voluntarily bail out or be extinguished by voters next year — complicating what could be a tough 2018 midterm election for Republicans.


Kevin Magnussen took his first win of 2013 with a dominant display at Motorland Aragon on Saturday. The Dane surged away from pole, first ahead of Arthur Pic and then later Will Stevens, to claim a 19-second victory.
As Magnussen ran into the distance, Stevens closed in on Pic, passing the Frenchman on the final tour. Having started 2nd, Sergey Sirotkin lost out to Pic on the opening lap, before falling behind Stevens; however the Russian hang on to claim 4th ahead of Norman Nato. Nigel Melker ended the race in 6th, some way clear of the battling Christopher Zanella (7th) and Stoffel Vandoorne (8th).
Carlos Huertas won a shortened second race on Sunday. In dreadful weather conditions, the Colombian took the lead on the fourth lap when poleman Nato went off, following a safety car start. Huertas made a gap of 11.9s at the flag, with Sirotkin and Vandoorne a very distant 2nd and 3rd, although the gap was aided somewhat by a lengthy battle between the pair. Stevens took a credible 4th ahead of Nico Müller, while Melker came away with another 6th place finish. Antonio Felix da Costa salvaged some points from a tough weekend with 7th, just two seconds up the road from Andre Negrao and Magnussen.
Sunday's event was truncated due to a widespread engine problem detected by Renault on Saturday evening. It is hope this will be rectified by the third round at Monaco.
Nelson Mason opened his Euro F3 Open season with a victory at a damp and horrible Paul Ricard. The Canadian was well clear early on due to a chaotic first lap, with Hector Hurst following in his mirrors. Mason kept his head and pulled a three-second gap to Hurst by the chequered flag, who had in turn garnered a five second gap over Roberto La Rocca. Sandy Stuvik battled by Santiago Urrutia to grab 4th, only for the latter to fall off late on promoting Alexey Chuklin to 5th and Alexander Toril to 6th.
Cameron Twynham took the Copa Class victory ahead of Che One Lim and Liam Venter.
Stuvik accepted a narrow victory over Yarin Stern to claim full honours in Sunday's race, helped somewhat by poleman Mason clashing with Urrutia early on. A move on La Rocca brought the Thai racer to the front, followed by Spencer Pigot. As the race aged Pigot dropped behind Stern, Vicki Piria and Toril, leaving Stern to challenge for the lead without success. Piria held on for 3rd, only to later be penalised five seconds, demoting her to 4th behind Toril. Pigot eventually claimed 5th, just one second ahead of Denis Nagulin.
Venter won the Copa Class, just six-tenths up on Nicholas Pohler.
Seb Morris left with the lead of the inaugural BRDC Formula 4 championship on Sunday, thanks to a consistent run during which he bagged two 2nds and a 3rd. Matt Bell, Jack Barlow and Jake Dalton each took one win apiece.
Bell claimed the opener just ahead of Jake Hughes and Morris. After taking an early lead from Hughes, Dalton was pressurised from behind with Hughes making contact in Luffield, allowing Bell to slip through. From there, Bell led with ease, while Hughes slotted into 2nd place; however the bumped Dalton dropped to 4th behind Morris. Charlie Robertson secured 5th ahead of Jack Barlow and Struan Moore, all of whom were covered by less than one second.
Barlow took the honours in the reverse-grid race on Sunday, coming home ahead of Morris and Dalton in a tight battle. After shooting into the lead, Barlow lost out to the quick starting Morris on lap 3, only to retake the top spot on the penultimate lap. Dalton, meanwhile, shadowed the leading pair, staying within two seconds for the duration; not close enough to break through. Bell claimed a comfortable 4th ahead of Hughes, while Matthew Graham narrowly pipped Robertson to 6th spot.
Dalton finally won in the final race of the weekend and did it in style. On fresh tyres, the 17-year-old made a blistering start to lead from Morris and was never challenged thereafter, eventually winning by 3.1 seconds. Graham and Robertson finished a very distant 3rd and 4th respectively, after a lengthy battle with Bell (5th) and Barlow (6th) fell in their favour.


This wee Monster Baby woke me up at 6am Sunday morning.
But how could I resist such a sweet boy? I just don't think its possible.
I found out, the hard way, that you can do all the right things and your kids will still mess up. You can do all the wrong things and they won't. Life is funny like that.
Being a grandparent is a pretty sweet gig. None of that parenting nonsense.
Now, because I know different, I do things with my heart. It seems to be working out better for all.


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Institutions get even closer to the people
THOUSANDS of curious citizens will get a chance to see inside EU institutions this weekend.
By Leyla Linton
For the first time, the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee will join the European Parliament, Commission and Council of Ministers in opening their doors to the public.
The open day on Saturday (10 May) commemorates Schuman Day – the anniversary of a speech given by the former French prime minister in 1950 which laid the foundations of today's Union – and will this year also mark the 40th anniversary of the EU's founding Treaty of Rome.
Although largely symbolic, the day is seen as one way forthe Union to get closer to the people. "It is a question of image," said one official.
The European Parliament was the first institution to have an open day, in 1994, but this year, for the first time, visitors will be allowed to enter the hemi-cycle and sit in their MEPs' seats.
Other innovations will be a "virtual reality" tour of the Parliament and the Commission and a display of regional singing and dancing at the Schuman roundabout, where regional specialities will also be served.
Last year, the most popular institution was the European Parliament, which attracted 12,000 people, followed by the Council with 4,500 and the Commission with 2,000.
Ramón Jimenéz Fraile, who was involved in the Council's open day last year, said: "It was a happy and friendly experience. It was nice for officials from the Council to meet the public. People had a much more positive approach than we thought they would. We thought they would be more critical."Buildings will be open between 10am and 7pm andat 6.30pm a chamber music concert at the Parliament will close the event. A free bus service will shuttle visitors between the EU institutions and lunch will be available at the Parliament.
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The latest Days of Our Lives comings and goings spoilers suggest that Chloe Lane is returning to town. She will, in fact, have a tense plotline coming up. Along with her, Jennifer Horton will also come back into the picture for a big storyline. Many characters are leaving the town, which includes Clyde Weston. WilSon is departing from the town too. Spoilers suggest many other critical exits are on the cards. Keep reading to know all the details about it-
Chloe Lane Is Coming Back
Chloe Lane is living in New York at the moment. In the upcoming week, some folks will pay her a surprise visit. These folks are Ciara Brady, Shawn Brady, Claire Brady, and Hope Brady. All of them are heading to New York to see her. Days of Our Lives spoilers reveal that Chloe has some future scenes with Philips Kiriakis, who will reach Salem on August 18. So we can expect Chloe Lane to come back later this August.
Huge Story Coming Up For Jennifer Horton
Jennifer Horton is coming back on Days of Our Lives in the upcoming week. Until now, Jennifer was in Florida. She had gone there to visit Abigail. However, now, she is coming back to Salem as things are getting difficult for Chad DiMera. Not just that, Showrunner Ron Carlivati has revealed that Jennifer will play a big part in the story soon. Not just her, Jack Deveraux will also have a big storyline come up. Jennifer's storyline will be connected to Abigail's changed state. While Abby and Chad are both in the almost same state, would they drag their parents Jennifer and Jack into all this? We will get to know all about it when Jennifer gets into the picture next week.
Days of our Lives: Many Exits Coming Up
Days of Our Lives casting updates reveal Clyde has now done what he had to, so its time that he might have to leave the town. He pointed Ciara in the wrong way even if he did that unknowingly. Clyde is also worried about Ben. So, perhaps the next time we see him will be when Ben gets back in Salem. Next week, Allie Horton will be raging at Sonny and Will Horton for plotting that plan with her mom. She will get back on her offer, where she would let Will adopt the new baby. This could be the start of the WilSon exit.
Related spoilers suggest, there are many more exits coming up at Days of Our Lives. Rafe Hernandez will be leaving soon. So will Hope. Along with the actress, Victoria Konfela is leaving her role as Ciara. Camila Banus is also stepping back from her character Gabi Hernandez.
There are indeed so many comebacks and departures. Fans should keep a keen eye on Chloe and Jennifer indeed. What do you think will be their big storylines? We will know soon. We will keep updating this space with all the information about Days of Our Lives. So, you stay tuned. Also, don't forget to tune into the soap opera for more entertainment.
I'm Not Okay With This Season 2: Renewed? New Things For Sydney, Plot Details & More


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'SURE HE'S FRUSTRATED'
Mesut Ozil hailed 'genius' and backed to thrive in Turkey as Arsenal ace 'needs a warm environment', says Arsene Wenger
William Pugh
2:50 ET, Jan 20 2021
Updated: 6:09 ET, Jan 20 2021
MESUT OZIL is a 'genius' and will thrive in a 'warm environment', according to Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger.
Ozil, 32, is on the verge of completing a move to Fenerbahce having been snubbed by Mikel Arteta this season.
Arsene Wenger hailed 'genius' Mesut Ozil and backed the playmaker to thrive in a 'warm environment' in TurkeyCredit: Getty - Contributor
He is reportedly taking a massive £282,000-a-week pay CUT to seal a move.
And having not played at all this season after being left out of the Gunners' Premier League and Europa League squads, Wenger thinks he'll be itching to get back.
The Frenchman told beIN SPORTS: "I'm sure that he's frustrated at not having played.
"His hunger must be absolutely [enormous] to play football again.
"Mesut is a guy who needs a warm environment and I believe he will find that more than anywhere else in Turkey.
"Overall, he can provide the balls that the strikers need to win football games. If they do that well, they have a good chance of winning the league.
"I will follow that with great attention."
Despite his lack of recent match action, Wenger doesn't think it will be long before the German is back to his mercurial best.
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He added: "If his basic fitness in training is good, it will only take him three or four games to be at his best.
"The quality that he has is vision in depth. He sees quickly, he decides quickly and he realises quickly what he sees.
"That is a quality you don't find too often in our game."
Ozil penned a mega-money £350k-a-week contract in January 2018 while Wenger was still in charge at the Emirates.
And Wenger is thought to have had concerns about handing him such a deal.
Spanish outlet AS claim the playmaker is set to sign a three-and-a-half-year contract with a reduced salary of £3.5million-a-year at Fenerbahce.
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Lecelles est une commune française située dans le département du Nord (59), en région Hauts-de-France.

C'est une commune du Parc Naturel Régional Scarpe-Escaut

Géographie

Village situé au nord-ouest de Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, sur la frontière avec la Belgique. Traversé par l'Elnon, affluent du Décours lui-même affluent de la Scarpe qui se jette dans l'Escaut à Mortagne du Nord (frontière belge) à  de la Mer du Nord.

Climat
Le climat qui caractérise la commune est qualifié, en 2010, de « climat océanique dégradé des plaines du Centre et du Nord », selon la typologie des climats de la France qui compte alors huit grands types de climats en métropole. En 2020, la commune ressort du type « climat océanique altéré » dans la classification établie par Météo-France, qui ne compte désormais, en première approche, que cinq grands types de climats en métropole. Il s'agit d'une zone de transition entre le climat océanique, le climat de montagne et le climat semi-continental. Les écarts de température entre hiver et été augmentent avec l'éloignement de la mer. La pluviométrie est plus faible qu'en bord de mer, sauf aux abords des reliefs.

Les paramètres climatiques qui ont permis d'établir la typologie de 2010 comportent six variables pour les températures et huit pour les précipitations, dont les valeurs correspondent à la normale 1971-2000. Les sept principales variables caractérisant la commune sont présentées dans l'encadré ci-après.

Avec le changement climatique, ces variables ont évolué. Une étude réalisée en 2014 par la Direction générale de l'Énergie et du Climat complétée par des études régionales prévoit en effet que la  température moyenne devrait croître et la pluviométrie moyenne baisser, avec toutefois de fortes variations régionales. Ces changements peuvent être constatés sur la station météorologique de Météo-France la plus proche, « Valenciennes », sur la commune de Valenciennes, mise en service en 1987 et qui se trouve à  à vol d'oiseau, où la température moyenne annuelle est de  et la hauteur de précipitations de  pour la période 1981-2010.
Sur la station météorologique historique la plus proche, « Lille-Lesquin », sur la commune de Lesquin, mise en service en 1944 et à , la température moyenne annuelle évolue de  pour la période 1971-2000 à  pour 1981-2010, puis à  pour 1991-2020.

Urbanisme

Typologie
Lecelles est une commune urbaine, car elle fait partie des communes denses ou de densité intermédiaire, au sens de la grille communale de densité de l'Insee.
Elle appartient à l'unité urbaine de Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, une agglomération intra-départementale regroupant  et  en 2017, dont elle est une commune de la banlieue.

Par ailleurs la commune fait partie de l'aire d'attraction de Lille (partie française) dont elle est une commune de la couronne. Cette aire, qui regroupe , est catégorisée dans les aires de  ou plus (hors Paris).

Occupation des sols

L'occupation des sols de la commune, telle qu'elle ressort de la base de données européenne d'occupation biophysique des sols Corine Land Cover (CLC), est marquée par l'importance des territoires agricoles (88,2 % en 2018), néanmoins en diminution par rapport à 1990 (92,4 %). La répartition détaillée en 2018 est la suivante :
terres arables (55 %), zones agricoles hétérogènes (19,2 %), prairies (14 %), zones urbanisées (11,8 %).

L'IGN met par ailleurs à disposition un outil en ligne permettant de comparer l'évolution dans le temps de l'occupation des sols de la commune (ou de territoires à des échelles différentes). Plusieurs époques sont accessibles sous forme de cartes ou photos aériennes : la carte de Cassini (), la carte d'état-major (1820-1866) et la période actuelle (1950 à aujourd'hui).

Toponymie

Son nom  du latin cella signifiant « cellule ». En effet, les moines de l'abbaye de Saint-Amand-les-Eaux logeaient dans des cellules situées sur l'actuel territoire lecellois. Année après année, de génération en génération, le nom du village a dérivé jusqu'à son nom actuel : Lecelles.

La carte (1725) du diocèse de Tournay - conservée à la bibliothèque Municipale de Lille (carton 48-5) -  mentionne Celles et la carte de Cassini (1750) mentionne Le Celles, ce qui renforce cette hypothèse.

Communes limitrophes

Environnement
La commune est drainée par une rivière principale, l'Elnon alimentée par plusieurs ruisseaux ou "courants". Sans relief, le territoire communal abrite des "plats" où subsistent encore des mares ou petites zones humides. On peut leur attribuer un intérêt patrimonial zoologique, avec notamment des crapauds, grenouilles, tritons et salamandres (espèces menacées et protégées).

Histoire
Terroir de basse vallée, drainé et mis en valeur sous l'impulsion des moines de l'abbaye de Saint-Amand les eaux. Lecelles est un village frontalier à la position géographique déterminante. Tout proche de la frontière, il a connu de nombreux assauts, des conquêtes et reconquêtes et ce, jusqu'en 1713, date de la signature du traité d'Utrecht. Ce traité est celui qui fixa, dans leurs contours quasiment définitifs, les limites du territoire français. La frontière est là, tout est fait pour nous le rappeler, du paysage particulier aux constructions anciennes.

En 1802-1803, Lecelles fait partie des quelques communes du département du Nord où existe un culte protestant, de même qu'à Illies, Walincourt, Saulzoir...

Entre 1896 et 1932, la ligne de chemin de fer de Saint-Amand à Hellemmes de  dessert la commune.

Héraldique

Politique et administration

Liste des maires
Maire en 1802-1803 : A. Raviart.

Maire en 1806-1807 : Simon.

Instances judiciaires et administratives
La commune relève du tribunal d'instance de Valenciennes, du tribunal de grande instance de Valenciennes, de la cour d'appel de Douai, du tribunal pour enfants de Valenciennes, du conseil de prud'hommes de Valenciennes, du tribunal de commerce de Valenciennes, du tribunal administratif de Lille et de la cour administrative d'appel de Douai.

Population et société

Démographie

Évolution démographique

Pyramide des âges
La population de la commune est relativement jeune.
En 2018, le taux de personnes d'un âge inférieur à  s'élève à 33,3 %, soit en dessous de la moyenne départementale (39,5 %). À l'inverse, le taux de personnes d'âge supérieur à  est de 25,4 % la même année, alors qu'il est de 22,5 % au niveau départemental.

En 2018, la commune comptait  pour , soit un taux de 50,04 % de femmes, légèrement inférieur au taux départemental (51,77 %).

Les pyramides des âges de la commune et du département s'établissent comme suit.

Économie

Commune d'accueil : nombreux résidents travaillant dans les centres urbains voisins : Lille, Valenciennes.
La vocation agricole reste présente malgré le développement de l'urbanisation liée à la densification de l'espace rural autour de la métropole lilloise. Spécialités : polyculture, élevage laitier, culture de la fraise, Pépinières.

Lieux et monuments

 Église Saint-Denis du .
Temple de Lecelles (rue de Chorette)
 Importants corps de ferme en briques, à cour carrée, avec d'imposants porches-pigeonniers.
 Communauté protestante mais surtout catholique.
 Vie associative très développée.

Évènements
Depuis 1999 se tient tous les ans la Fête de la fraise imaginée et créée par "Lecelles Inter Associations".

Tous les ans a lieu à Lecelles un Run and bike (épreuve de course à pied et de VTT en équipe de 2) le dernier dimanche de juin.

Personnalités liées à la commune
 Louis Legrand de Lecelles (1826-1887), avocat et homme politique
 Jacques Guiot, coureur cycliste
 Valérie Létard, vice-présidente du Sénat
 Jean-Marie Descarpentries, polytechnicien,ancien chef d'entreprises

Pour approfondir

Bibliographie

Articles connexes
 Liste des communes du Nord

Liens externes

  Site de la mairie

Notes et références

Notes

Références

Commune dans le département du Nord
Unité urbaine de Saint-Amand-les-Eaux
Aire urbaine de Saint-Amand-les-Eaux
Frontière entre la Belgique et la France
Commune du Tournaisis

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At least 108 workers killed in Turkey in March: Report
At least 108 workers were killed in Turkey in March, according to a monthly report released recently by a non-governmental organization focusing on worker health and safety issues.
Of this figure, five were children, four were women and 11 were migrants, the Workers' Health and Work Safety Assembly (İSİGM) report published on April 8 showed.
Seven of the 11 killed migrants were from Afghanistan, two from Syria and the remaining from Turkmenistan, the report said.
The report was based on data gleaned from media reports as well as the relatives and colleagues of workers.
At least 159 workers were killed in January, 125 workers were killed in February, and 108 were killed in March, corresponding to a total figure of 392 in the first three months of 2019, the report said.
Deaths mostly occurred in the construction, agriculture, transport, trade, metal, mining, chemical and energy industries, according to the report.
Most of the workers were killed after being crushed under heavy equipment, in traffic accidents, after falling from high places or due to heart attacks at the workplace, the report said, emphasizing that the heart attacks are the result of "long, heavy and overloaded workhours."
Only one person of those killed was a member of a trade union, corresponding to a mere 0.92 percent.
The deadliest provinces for workers were the Central Anatolian province of Kayseri, the capital Ankara, the northwestern province of Kocaeli, Istanbul, the western province of İzmir, the southern provinces of Adana and Antalya, the southeastern province of Gaziantep, and the Black Sea province of Zonguldak.
İSİGM is an NGO comprised of workers, workers' relatives, doctors, engineers, academics, journalists and lawyers who deal with labor issues.
In its latest report, the group once again requested that thorough investigations are conducted to better prevent workplace deaths.
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A market research organization has observed that out of 10000 employees, only 200 can stay with the same company for at least 5 years if the candidate has a doctoral qualification. With growing competition worldwide, everyone wants to hire skilled professionals. The executives of a certain financial organization want to decide the expected number of people with a doctoral qualification to stay with their company for next 5 years or more if they hire 30 people.
a) State the probability distribution you use.
c) Calculate the expected number of people as required.
d) What is the probability that out of 30 hired professional, less than 5 will continue for 5 years or more?
a clue, what probability has a ratio of success rate?
Write your reply...I think normal approximation to binomial should be used.
Kinda' looks like a binomial problem, no?


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Proximity and bowls
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ncschwartz3650 December 19, 2020, 8:23am #21
In the pandemic they will have trouble giving away tickets to anyone for any bowl. But normally, any Bowl, especially one in close proximity, if any fans would travel to support their team Hog fans would. I would.
suigeneris December 19, 2020, 12:03pm #22
Looks like the Liberty. Sigh. But I can't complain with anywhere Sam has taken us.
hawgjawbend December 19, 2020, 12:48pm #23
Where do you see Liberty Bowl?
thehuntinhog December 19, 2020, 7:43pm #24
Yea, I have no idea what their depth is, but obviously, our shows up in the 4th quarter. That said, we've been in a lot of games in the 4th quarter, and I'd imagine it would be the same against UT.
MattJones December 20, 2020, 7:28pm #25
thehuntinhog:
Does the Independence Bowl no longer exist?
It looks like the Independence might not get played this year.
Brett McMurphy (Brett_McMurphy)
Because of opt outs, there could be 3 bowls canceled, sources told @Stadium. The bowls not expected to be played: Military, Guaranteed Rate & Independence, sources said. Not official yet. Only 58 teams accepted a bowl bid (31 P5, 24 G5 & 3 independents) watchstadium.com/brett-mcmurphy…
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Public Interest Advocacy Centre > Our Specialities > Privacy > PIAC Media Releases > PIAC Criticizes Industry Canada's Privacy Comments
PIAC Criticizes Industry Canada's Privacy Comments
On January 15, 2008, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) criticized Industry Canada's comments regarding a report on the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) conducted by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information and Ethics. Issues commented on by PIAC include data breach notification, children's privacy, public safety consent, and enforcement.
PIAC argued that the current voluntary data breach notification requirements are not serving the public interest because companies are allowed to decide whether the scope of a data breach warrants notifying the public—an argument PIAC has been making since 2003. PIAC argued that organizations should be required to notify you via telephone or letter when a security breach results in the loss or theft of your private information. PIAC recommended that heavy fines be implemented for companies failing to notify you.
PIAC argued children's privacy is not protected under PIPEDA because the Act lacks specific requirements. In order to improve the Act, PIAC recommends that the collecting and selling of children's personal information to third parties (known as "secondary targeted marketing") should be made illegal. Further recommendations for PIPEDA regarding children's privacy are included in the submission to Industry Canada.
PIAC argued that s. 7 of PIPEDA is constitutionally suspect because it allows companies to gather information without a warrant for the purpose of national security. PIAC agreed with the House of Commons Committee, which stated that part of s. 7 of PIPEDA should be removed. PIAC also argued that other public safety exemptions in PIPEDA should be examined to ensure that the Act cannot be used to avoid a warrant requirement or otherwise circumvent the law on constitutional search and seizures.
Finally, PIAC argued that Canada's Privacy Commissioner requires more authority in order to better enforce privacy laws. PIAC recommends that PIPEDA be amended to allow the Privacy Commissioner of Canada the ability to fine offending companies.
To read the entire comments, please follow this link:
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Amazon expands the Kindle empire by offering large-screen version overseas.
Fresh on the heels of a brisk holiday sales season, Amazon is planning to roll out the large-screen model of its popular Kindle line of e-readers to more than a 100 countries later this month.
The global launch of the Kindle DX, which made its domestic debut last May, follows the international roll-out of Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) smaller e-reader in October.
With a screen of 9.7-inches, the oversize Kindle DX has more than twice the surface area of the original Kindle. Amazon markets the DX as an e-reader suited for business travelers, students or other consumers who would use the device for reading highly formatted content, such as newspapers or cookbooks.
Amazon has boasted that the Kindle line outsold all other products on its site this holiday season, claiming that for the first time consumers bought more e-books than printed editions.
But the company has refused to release specific sales figures for the Kindle, a longstanding policy that has stoked considerable curiosity throughout the industry and some frustration in the financial community.
Amazon Takes Kindle Global, Cuts Price in U.S.


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Q: unexpected output by applying overloaded subscript operator I overloaded subscript operator[] for my array, and in my main function when i try to test it i got confused and didn't get the output that i expected to. I expect 0, 0, 0, 0 but i got 16, 9, 4, 1!
Here is my program:
//  main.cpp

#include <iostream>
#include <stdexcept>

using namespace std;

class Arr{
private:
    int a, b, c, d;
public:
    Arr(){a = b = c = d = 0;}
    int &operator[](int index){
        switch (index) {
            case 1:
                return a;
            case 2:
                return b;
            case 3:
                return c;
            case 4:
                return d;
            default:
                throw range_error("bad index");
        }
    }
};

int main(){

    Arr arr;

    for(int i = 1; i <= 4; i++)
        arr[i] = i * i;

    for(int i = 4; i > 0; i--)
        cout << arr[i] << ", ";
}

A: In your main function you create an object arr of class Arr. At this point the constructor is called and the member variables a, b, c, d are set to 0. Next, in the for loop the member variables a, b, c, d are set to 1, 4, 9, 16 because the operator[] method returns a reference (int &) to the member variables. This means, that arr[1] is a reference to the member variable a. When arr[1] is changed, a is changed, too. In the next for loop the values are printed in reversed order.

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Finally, the big day for Yoges and Chathuri arrives. The wedding was held Cinnamon Grand Colombo which was a stone throw away from where we were staying. This venue must be making a fortune on weddings as two just ended earlier and there is one happening in parallel. The day already started early for us best men as we pose for pictures for their wedding albums. I will share the pictures when they are ready.
The ceremony itself started sharp at 17.30 with traditional dancers escorting us to the main hall and stage. It was later followed by the arrival of the bride's family. The religious ceremony than started with it lasting over an hour according to memory. Below was a picture of me and the gang observing the lighting the oil lamp.
We only started eating at roughly 9.00 in the evening. The food was no doubt delicious! Well done on the menu and selection.
After several dance and laughters, the evening ended with the bride and groom exiting the venue. It was mayhem as we started throwing and spraying confetti. You can look at the damage it cost the groom in the picture below.
So, my adventure to Sri Lanka comes to an end. It was a worthwhile trip and I am thankful for the new friends I have made. Pictures above are courtesy of my new buddies via facebook.
Located approx 116 km away from Colombo, we took off on a van to the old capital, Kandy. Although the distance seem reasonable, the journey took us close to 4 hours and this included the less busy traffic on the weekend.
Upon reaching the venue on top of the hill, it was magical. You will need to make sure that you are properly dressed with skirts or shorts covering up to your knees at least. For the ladies that have mistaken this, there are sarongs for hire for about 200 rupees.
A brief walk after the security gates you will arrive at the entrance as shown below where you can purchase your entry tickets along with leaving your shoes behind. You will be able to see a few further pictures of my highlights here.
Once through the main entrance, you will come to the base where the tooth relic is stored. Thankfully we got a guide which kept us informed.
You can catch a glimpse of the roof that has the ceiling decorated with golden lotus flowers.
The picture below shows an artist impression of the princess hiding the tooth in her hair while taking it to Sri Lanka from India.
Within the grounds, there is the old palace.
One of the elephants that greeted us as we enter the site. They are getting reading for the procession in the evening.
The beautiful lake situated in Kandy with an island in the middle.
It was a worthwhile journey to get here but a bit too long of a drive especially if you are on a strict schedule like we were. It was also a bit dissapointing that you can't actually see the tooth as it is covered and in a room that is out of sight. The closest chance of you getting to view it is within its protective case being paraded on the elephants at certain times of the year.
It is also worth noting that there is apparently a ceremonial bathing of the tooth every Wednesday but I am unsure if it is open to public.
That's all for this post, I will be back in Colombo in the evening for a barbeque and a wedding the next day.
Another day back home and as my family are back home, we decided to head to the cinema at Paradigm to watch Batman. XR was speaking so highly about it.
Like many other movies, they have posted a snippet of the movie on line. As their movie runs for over 2 hours, they could afford to post a 15 minute scene from the film. I did not watch this but be great for those to get a preview. Click play below to enjoy.
I did not find the movie to be that great as I enjoyed the last one, the Dark Knight and I recall watching it in a English cinema in Hamburg. I guess the previous set the bar too high. However, Anne Hathaway as cat woman makes up for it. There were moments in the movie where my attention seem to have drifted away, unlike the previous movie where I was glued to the screen.
If you have already watch the movie, please read on. If you haven't I urge you to stop and leave this post to avoid some spoiler. I am posting the poster of the movie to avoid you from reading what I have to say, so you have a few more scrolls to make up your mind.
Ok, you have had your chance. Well, if the nuclear bomb exploded at sea approx 6km away... Why wasn't there a tsunami? I also expect some effects of radiation in the next movie with a guest appearance by Godzilla or something alike. Just something I needed to get off my chest.
Well, till my next post... Take care!
Back in time for my loving sister, Adeline Ong's Birthday! We celebrated with a quiet dinner in Gourmandis at the new Citta Mall. Well, not so new but for me at least. This is one of the many malls mushrooming around since the last time I was back.
The service was not that great but the food was much better. Here is a picture of the pizza we took.
It was a Seafood pizza and I particularly liked the thin base and crust. The lamb combo was also yummy!
Last but not least, the birthday would not have been complete without a cake. Here is a picture of a small Red Velvet cake from Wondermilk that my other sister, XR bought!
Picture above taken on instagram by XR.
It was an enjoyable evening and it is so nice to be back home.
The weekend is here and what better way to spend it than in the Zoo. Thanks to a corporate arrangement, we have free entry tickets to the Zoo. It is the second year running that we are here and it is definately much better as I can last recall as it was going under some refurbishment the last time I visited.
Here is a nice picture I took of a brave Prairie dog that was standing in front of its colony against a crowd of people looking.
Well, maybe it is just occupied with eating. Also, I learned that these Rodent family are called Dogs because they make barking noises. Did not manage to hear any of them though so I had to trust whatever is written on the sign.
It is always inspiring to see what mother nature has to offer but equally sad to see the animals being caged or in a confined space. So, I will be neutral on this topic and more against the animals in the Circus.
For more information and planning a visit to this Zoo in the city, click here to visit their official website.
This restaurant lived up to expectations as one of the best seafood place in Amsterdam. It was walking distance from where we live in Amsterdam and we have always wanted to give it a try and a Friday evening meal was perfect.
Here are some quick snapshots of our meal for the evening. As we went for the 3 course menu, the dishes are in sequence from starters to dessert.
The starters was a combination of fish with a variety of cucumbers based sides. It included a cucumber sorbet and jelly.
The main course was a fish, squid and rataouille that was served apart.
The chocolate brownie included a long tube of cherry jelly and chocolate crumble with gold leaves. Yummy!
I hope the pictures of the amazing dishes did justice. Besides the food, the atmosphere and courteous staff contributed to the experience. The price was also of good value working out to be around 50 Euros per head which included beer and wine.
The dinner was relaxing and a good end to a busy work week.
Dirty Bass European Tour. As part of their new album, the Asian American team have decided to grace us in Amsterdam once again with their presence. It is not the first time they have been here in Amsterdam this year but definately the first time I have seen them. Was never a huge fan of their main hit "Like A G6" but the song grew on me.
They sang their hits Turn Up The Love, Rocketeer and Live Your Life among others. It was an energetic performance with an intimate crowd. They even paid tribute to Beastie Boys which apparently inspired them. There was a lot of interaction with the crowd such as showering everyone with champagne (thanks to the tall Dutch who shielded me for most) and crowd surfing by the performers.
Here is a nice picture of me and Song Yia courtesy of the good folks at ASN-Online.nl. An asian social community site in the Netherlands.
Haven't had the chance to upload the videos I captured but here are some I have found from Youtube. It is amazing that some youtubers even recorded the whole show.
Waited an hour after the show for the meet and greet but decided to abandon our efforts after it became packed.
In general, it was an amazing experience. A bit short concert as the true performance only lasted a bit over an hour. Was not to fond of the opening acts but had tons of fun.
Till next time, can't wait for my next concert in Ziggo Dome for Lady Gaga!
Unfortunately, I couldn't bring my camera in there.
We headed to a second cave after lunch. This was more of a stroll and the cooling atmosphere inside was refreshing.
Still the evening to go before I head back to rainy Amsterdam. I imagine we will have a feast of meat and wine.
Saw an advert on a billboard yesterday evening that this movie is "nu in de bioscoop". That is dutch for Now In The Cinema. The good thing about cinema in Netherlands is that all English movies are available in their original language unlike Germany where I had to go to an English Cinema for that.
Well, take a look at this special 4 minute preview if you haven't had the chance to watch this!
Trust me, it is an amazing movie in indeed. Marvel seems to be having a great year with blockbusters after blockbusters. I particularly enjoy the cameo appearances by Stan Lee in all Marvel movies.
Check out a picture I took of Spiderman upon my exit of the Wax Museum in Amsterdam not too long ago.
Not too sure if Tobey or Andrew was a better Spiderman but nevertheless I did enjoy both versions.


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Church leaders: Culture of Life means working to end gun violence
By John Lavenburg
|National Correspondent
Pallbearers at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Uvalde, Texas, carry the coffin of Jose Flores Jr. after his funeral Mass June 1, 2022. Jose was one of the victims of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting May 24 that resulted in the deaths of 19 children and two teachers. (Credit: Veronica G. Cardenas/Reuters via CNS.)
NEW YORK – Lamenting a "culture of death" that exists in the U.S., Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio spoke on June 8 of the need for Catholics to be leaders in reinvigorating a culture of life after three notable mass shootings in less than a month.
"The respect of people is not there and so we have to bring it up," García-Siller said. "There is not much to lose. We have been losing lives. What else do we want to lose?"
García-Siller has spent a great deal of time in Uvalde, Texas, in the aftermath of the May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, where a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers. The archbishop has led multiple Masses for the victims and the community, and met with the victim's families and other community members in the weeks since the tragedy.
García-Siller has been outspoken about the need for gun policy reform, decrying again that guns in the U.S. have become "idols" even though "with the same sacred arms we kill children and innocent people."
That comment aside, he focused largely on what Catholics around the country can do within their local parishes to create change. He said, first listen to the stories of those who were directly affected to know the truth. Second, he said, it is important to organize, lead, and directly appeal to political leaders from a faith – and not political – perspective.
"One big problem that I see that's been happening in the past few weeks is that still everything is looked at by politics, and when it's just that lens, people don't matter. The structures in place, they don't matter, the improvements in procedures, in safety … that will not be heard because it's the political and is basically the party lines that leads everything," García-Siller said.
"The best way is for people of faith to really be led by the Spirit … otherwise we just use our own talents and gifts, and we need more than that to bring peace and understanding and eventually dialogue," he continued.
García-Siller spoke alongside other faith leaders on the way forward after three mass shootings – including the one in Uvalde – in the past month that claimed 35 lives. The discussion was hosted by the Georgetown University Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life.
John Carr, the co-director of the initiative, who served over 20 years as director of the U.S. Bishops' Conference Department of Justice, Peace, and Human Development, opened the discussion with a note on the politicized debates on how to prevent the next tragedy, and the alternative approach within Catholic social teaching.
"People argue whether we need thoughts and prayers, or change and action; whether it's guns, or people who kill people; whether it's mental health, or young people getting assault weapons; whether it's a culture of violence, or policies that don't protect us from gun violence – the genius of Catholic social teaching is the word and that brings things us together," Carr said.
Sister Judy Byron led her comments with the testimony of 11-year-old Miah Cerrillo to Congress during a June 8 House Oversight Committee hearing on gun violence from earlier in the day.
Cerillo is a Robb Elementary School shooting survivor. In her pre-recorded testimony, she detailed the gunman entering her classroom, shooting her teacher and classmates, and covering herself in blood to make the gunman think she was dead.
Byron, director of the Northwest Coalition for Responsible Investment [NWCRI] and a leader in corporate responsibility efforts on gun safety, said she saw how difficult the recollection was, which made her wonder why a child had to lead the efforts for change to begin with.
"What I'm thinking now is we cannot continue to let our children do the heavy lifting," she said. "We adults must stand up and demand that gun violence end."
Byron and NWCRI work to get gun manufacturers on board as part of the solution to gun violence. They've introduced resolutions at every shareholder conference since 2019 to get Sturm, Ruger & Co., and Smith & Wesson – the nation's two largest gun manufacturers – to adapt human rights policy and conduct a human rights impact assessment. They've requested assessments to see if guns can be made safer, and into the companies' marketing approach.
As of June 8, Byron acknowledges the companies' responses over the years have been subpar. However, she hopes for progress after their proposal for Sturm, Ruger & Co. to conduct a human rights impact assessment was recently backed by a majority of the company's stakeholders.
Byron acknowledged that many Catholics presumably aren't invested in gun manufacturers, but noted that a way for Catholics to make a difference is to look into whether other investments they make impact gun culture in the U.S.
"Talk to your managers," she said. "What about the banks? Are you invested in banks and they're financing gun manufacturers?" She pointed out the examples of Mastercard and Visa "and the way their platforms are used to buy ghost guns online."
Commenting on the May 14 mass shooting at a Buffalo Supermarket, where 10 people were killed in an apparent racially motivated attack, Father Bryan Massingale, a weekend associate pastor at the predominantly Black St. Parish of St. Charles Borromeo Resurrection and All Saints in the Archdiocese of New York, said that at this moment Catholic teaching calls the faithful to ask, "How are we living together?"
"And then, be led by the Spirit and embrace the Spirit's gift of courage, to demand our elected officials that they reflect the will of the people and protect the dignity of people," said Massingale, a professor of Theological and Social Ethics at Fordham University.
Follow John Lavenburg on Twitter: @johnlavenburg
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Family members enjoying corn hole on the lawn at Electrocraft's 50 anniversary celebration.
The balloon launch was popular with the younger members of the crowd. The balloons were environmentally friendly as well.
Several attendees of the event talking with Ed Swisher, who explains some of the manufacturing process and finished product.
GALLIPOLIS — The Electrocraft manufacturing plant celebrated its 50 anniversary on Saturday, celebrating five decades of jobs in Gallia County.
The celebration kicked off at noon with food, games, and tours of the plant. At 1 p.m. balloons were released to commemorate the day (balloons and strings were biodegradable and filled with helium to reduce environmental impact).
The plant first opened its doors in 1967 as a Robins and Meyers. Meyers was based out of Springfield, Ohio and manufactured the electric motors found in Hunter Ceiling fans. The name on the door has changed several times over the years, being sold to Reliance Electric in 1991, Rockwell Automation in 1995, and then to Electrocraft on 2006.
The plant has always produced electric AC and DC motors, some of which everyone has likely come into contact with. Hunter Ceiling fans are powered by motors built in this plant. The motors in McDonald's McFlurry machines is also produced in the plant. Some larger motors are used in the military. The most famous motors to be made in Gallia County are the small motors used in the original R2-D2 droid from the Star Wars films.
Cheyenne Spangler, a human resources employee at Electrocraft helped coordinate the afternoon.
"We're here to celebrate 50 years of jobs for the area and the hard work of the people that work here," she said.


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We've come a long way since the heyday of Sonic games during the late 80s and early 90s. Plenty of games have tried to reinvigorate the series and bring it into the world of both 3D and analog controllers. Few have had success, even in its smallest form, and some have been hugely ridiculed for their flagrant approach to one of gaming's past greats. This is where, in 1999, Sonic Adventure was to come in. The Dreamcast was being eagerly anticipated throughout the gaming world as it promised a SEGA made console with exclusive titles & some impressive pre-PS2 graphics. Although it wasn't the behemoth SEGA planned, Sonic Adventure encapsulated mid to late 90s adventure games quite well, while placing Sonic & Tails at the forefront of it.
Its legacy may not be as appreciated as other games of that era, namely Banjo Kazooie or Conker's Bad Fur Day, but it has garnered enough cult support to find its way onto the Xbox LIVE Arcade service. While Game Room still releases re-hashed Atari 2600 games, without any new consoles or emulators being worked on, SEGA have decided to begin porting some of their older library onto the LIVE Arcade & Playstation Network services. This milieu of classic SEGA titles has begun with Sonic Adventure XBLA, a port of the PC Sonic Adventure DX game, being released on September 20th and costing 800 points to download through Microsoft's marketplace. This article will provide a Sonic Adventure XBLA review by comparing it to the original and looking into whether its worth buying as a digital download.
Sonic Adventure XBLA drops players into an urban metropolis known as "Station Square". Dr. Eggman (Robotnik if you'd prefer) tries to conquer the city by collecting all of the seven scattered Chaos Emerald's (familiarity is often required in these kinds of games) and subsequently unleashing Chaos on it. By using his flying fortress and a new type of robot, he attempts to defeat his spiky blue haired nemesis, while Sonic's companions each try to search for one of the emeralds.
Due to this divergence of plot, with many principal & ancillary characters going to do separate things, the game allows players to choose which path to take through the game. Allowing for different story elements to present themselves given the choice of character being selected. This perspective shifting is a well-done mechanic and delivered almost apart from the clustered & non-sensical narrative.
Plot isn't the focus of any Sonic game, although that could change in the future, and it should come as no surprise that the laughably horrendous story structure is almost par for the course when dealing with this franchise. Instead of wasting anymore words on the setting, which takes leave of other Sonic games prior, we'll begin to take about the meat of the game itself -the gameplay and supposed graphical upscaling.
I use the term "supposed graphical upscaling" in the last paragraph sarcastically & correctly. Sonic Adventure XBLA does not update the textures or upscale any of the graphics. It remains the same as it was in 1999 -with sharp edges & a 4:3 aspect ratio still prevalent. This predicament is furthered in the sound quality and overall presentation of the game. The sound is still focused on late 90s teen rock while the voice acting cuts through your ears like they're butter.
Forgoing the nostalgia of the game, which admittedly is its main appeal, Sonic Adventure XBLA suffers from outdated and appalling quality in its overall aesthetic. Straight ports to XBLA aren't unheard of, but usually they come in the form of updated experiences, much like the recent Perfect Dark XBLA release. At least there they upscaled the textures and slapped an HD tag onto it. Here, the developers have eschewed making the effort to do this, instead focusing on porting the exact same game from the PC update. In turn, it feels like the game is coming off as a simple cash in of redundancy, given the Gamecube & PC versions already ported in the last 5-6 years.
Sound & aesthetic quality aside, the bulk of Sonic Adventure XBLA's experience will be found in the gameplay, of which there a couple of distinct varieties. With its action stages comprising the core gameplay mechanics, in which Sonic or the 6 other playable characters move around a typical Sonic level except in 3D, as well as the adventure mode featuring no enemies & traversal aspects across the "Station Square" metropolis. It feels jarring moving between the different elements of the game, especially with the loading and poor cutscenes used, albeit as obvious or derivative transitions.
The action stages comprise classic Sonic motifs, such as loops in the terrain or hitting the infamous checkpoints, but for each nostalgic moment Sonic Adventure XBLA adds something less tenable with its three-dimensional design. Springs can lead to a change of perspective or angle which results in some weird camera work. Blockades or walls will crop up while Sonic is in full swing -often curtailing the sense of speed & skill with which you're moving through the action levels.
Sonic Adventure XBLA is a bog standard port of a seven year old PC game. While Microsoft's Game Room languishes in the world of Konami arcade games, SEGA have found an unrealistic price point for this 11 year old game that doesn't particularly qualify as a classic. Although some of the action levels provide a decent challenge & this is the de facto Sonic game in three dimensions, the overall experience is lacklustre, especially by today's standards.


Is the film SOS a useful tool for understanding the challenges facing the African (woman) filmmaker? If so, how so? If not, why not?
We screened Beti Ellerson\'s Sisters of the Screen (SOS) in class on Monday, June 20, 2016. This is a must see film for our class. Copies are available from the instructor for very short-term loans. Please check with the instructor. Also, please see a review of SOS on D2L under Course Content, week 2.
Among other things in week 4, we will discuss the film. Here are some questions to reflect on for that discussion. You are expected to discuss the film here, answering at leats two questions. To do so, answer any/all of the questions that follow. Be aware that others may respond to your comments, as you might, theirs. Up to 4 points are awarded for meaningful contributions. Each adequate answer is worth 1 point.
1)Is the film SOS a useful tool for understanding the challenges facing the African (woman) filmmaker? If so, how so? If not, why not?
2)At the start of SOS, filmmaker Gebre-Egziabher says that \"African women filmmakers are warriors\". How does SOS illustrate this observation? Please explain with examples.
3)African women filmmakers and actresses explain in SOS why they make certain films or play certain character roles in film. Based on SOS, why do you think African women make films?
4)What did you like about SOS\'s portrayal of African women? What did you not like about SOS\'s portrayal of African women? Please explain each.


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Q: Match ip address using regex I'm trying to match a simplified version of IP addresses (I believe this pattern should match all IP addresses and then some things that aren't IP addresses, but that's not really important.) I'm using this syntax in Python:
'([0-9]{1,3}\.){3}[0-9]{1,3}'

This, however, matches "127.", for example. As far as I can tell it's interpreting what I've provided as a list of patterns rather than a single one. What am I missing?
UPDATE: Yes, sorry everyone, I had a typo. I fixed it.
Everyone is saying the pattern as-is works perfectly, but I'm not getting that. Maybe my issue lies elsewhere:
        matches = regex.findall(line)
        for match in matches:
            matchList.add(label + match)

If I use the pattern '('\d{1,3}.\d{1,3}.\d{1,3}.\d{1,3}' instead (same thing, I just repeated, this works perfectly and gives a full IP address. However, if I use the pattern above, it instead gives '195.'
If I put a paren around this expression to get '((\d{1,3}.){3}\d{1,3})', label + match gives me the error 'cannot concatenate string and tuple objects'

A: Quick answer, use this instead:
(?:[0-9]{1,3}\.){3}[0-9]{1,3}

Long answer:
Using 127.0.0.1 as an example, the regex you posted will only match "0." rather than the full address. The parentheses you're using creates a matching group, which tells the parser to ensure that the entire pattern is found, but only return a match for what's in the () group, which leaves you with "127.0.0.". Plus regex is greedy by default and will automatically choose the furthest/last possible match. So with the {3} after the parentheses acting somewhat like an index in this case, you end up with the third match and therefore "0."
A set of parentheses by themselves creates a matching group, but what you want instead is a non-matching group. Add a ?: just after the first parenthesis like I showed above to signify this. That way it will still return a match for the entire line. This should give you the "simplified" regex you're looking for.

A: Maybe you mistyped something when you posted but when I used your regex as posted, it didn't match "127." or "127.0.0.1". When I removed the extraneous backslash, it seems to work fine for me
In [22]: re.match(r'([0-9]{1,3}\.){3}[0-9]{1,3}', '127.0.0.1')
Out[22]: <_sre.SRE_Match object at 0x1013de5d0>

In [23]: re.match(r'([0-9]{1,3}\.){3}[0-9]{1,3}', '127.')

A: try this
quoted from this :
def is_valid_ipv4(ip):
    """Validates IPv4 addresses.
    """
    pattern = re.compile(r"""
        ^
        (?:
          # Dotted variants:
          (?:
            # Decimal 1-255 (no leading 0's)
            [3-9]\d?|2(?:5[0-5]|[0-4]?\d)?|1\d{0,2}
          |
            0x0*[0-9a-f]{1,2}  # Hexadecimal 0x0 - 0xFF (possible leading 0's)
          |
            0+[1-3]?[0-7]{0,2} # Octal 0 - 0377 (possible leading 0's)
          )
          (?:                  # Repeat 0-3 times, separated by a dot
            \.
            (?:
              [3-9]\d?|2(?:5[0-5]|[0-4]?\d)?|1\d{0,2}
            |
              0x0*[0-9a-f]{1,2}
            |
              0+[1-3]?[0-7]{0,2}
            )
          ){0,3}
        |
          0x0*[0-9a-f]{1,8}    # Hexadecimal notation, 0x0 - 0xffffffff
        |
          0+[0-3]?[0-7]{0,10}  # Octal notation, 0 - 037777777777
        |
          # Decimal notation, 1-4294967295:
          429496729[0-5]|42949672[0-8]\d|4294967[01]\d\d|429496[0-6]\d{3}|
          42949[0-5]\d{4}|4294[0-8]\d{5}|429[0-3]\d{6}|42[0-8]\d{7}|
          4[01]\d{8}|[1-3]\d{0,9}|[4-9]\d{0,8}
        )
        $
    """, re.VERBOSE | re.IGNORECASE)
    return pattern.match(ip) is not None

A: Is that slash before [0-9] a typo?
If so, if you add parenthesis around the whole expression '(([0-9]{1,3}\.){3}[0-9]{1,3})' you'll create a capture group that will capture the entire match. Otherwise you're just capturing a part of your string.

A: These two regex expression written by my friends, worked on python, you can try these expressions.

*

*Matching the numbers in each ip session within 255.

^(?:(?:^|.)(?:1?\d{1,2}|2[0-4]\d|25[0-5])){4}$

*Matching the numbers in each ip session not beyond 255.

^(?!.*(25[6-9]|2[6-9]\d|[3-9]\d\d)|\d{4})\d+.\d+.\d+.\d+$
Both worked efficiently but in different ways.


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CLICK-> Barrier Blue 1966 GTO hardtop, trunk view.
CLICK-> Black 1966 GTO convertible owned by Joe Sparks from Alsip, Illinois. Joe comments, "I bought the car 25 years ago for $4,000. It was sitting in someone's backyard. It now has a 455 Tri-Power and a 4-speed. It also has a custom sound system with 10 speakers. I have been looking for a nice fall background to take some pictures. I also have a mint 1973 GTO."
CLICK-> Another view of Joe's black 1966 GTO convertible in the Fall colors. Cook County, Illinois looks great in the Fall. Alsip, a village, is a suburb of Chicago.
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CLICK-> A shot of the 455ci Tri-Power under the hood.
CLICK-> Black 1966 GTO convertible, interior view.
CLICK-> This ride is really tricked out. See the speakers, amps, and diamond plate in the trunk.
CLICK-> Barrier Blue 1966 GTO hardtop owned by Michael Rzeppa from Pinckney, Michigan. Michael says that this was a birthday present to him from his wife. Nice!
CLICK-> Michael standing next to his Barrier Blue 1966 GTO hardtop. It has a parchment interior and top.
CLICK-> Looking up the passenger side of Michael's Barrier Blue 1966 GTO hardtop. Nice and straight!
CLICK-> The 1966 GTO has a 6.5 Litre emblem on the fender behind the front wheels.
CLICK-> Kevin Rose owns this blue 1966 GTO hardtop. Kevin tells us, "I had dreamed of owning a 66 or 67 GTO. While at a local car show I was sharing this with a guy who was admiring my 83 VW. He said that he worked with a guy who was wanting to sell his 66. I purchased it last June 2005 and have devoted the last year on assembling the car and working on the mechanics. I'm almost complete and drive it to local car shows. My next phase will be a new paint job and complete interior."
CLICK-> Blue 1966 GTO hardtop, left rear view.
CLICK-> How's this for a find! It's a 1966 GTO convertible perched on top of an old van in a junkyard in Calais, Vermont. I'll also take the Camaro with the hideaways. That's gotta be the worst looking fence I've ever seen. Looks like they had their own wood ripper to make the boards.
CLICK-> Burgundy 1966 GTO hardtop owned by Dwayne and Julie Lowe from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada. Dwayne tells us more, "We purchased the car in Utah in September 2006. We live in Canada so it was a 4000 km round trip to bring it home (which Julie's Dad was kind enuf to do!) We took it off the trailer at the border and drove the car the last 60 miles to home. I previously had a 69 and a 74 but the 66 is my favorite."
Says Chris (cfsieg.@aol.com) - "It kicks ass, too bad can't smell the rubber or hear the rough idle."