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Tunable Raman fiber laser induced by Rayleigh backscattering in an ultra-long cavity
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We report an ultra-long Raman laser with a 46 km fiber length that behaved as a Rayleigh back-scattering–based optical feedback. The laser was tunable from 1550 nm to 1571 nm (3 dB bandwidth) with the insertion of an optical grating filter. Evaluations on the spectral evolution and power development were also performed from the results obtained. In fact, it was discovered that the spectral broadening effect between the modeless spectra resembled the same process that happens in a typical fiber cavity that has high reflectors at each cavity end. In addition, the output power showed a square-root development with respect to the input power.
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Irisha Jones, Reporter
Published: April 10, 2018, 7:54 PM
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Man accused of concealing girlfriend's body, killing her two cats gets 10 years in prison
Edme Merle-Perez vanished in March 2017
ROANOKE, Va.- – For the first time 10 News was able to interview the family of a Roanoke woman whose death remains a mystery more than a year after her body was found.
Dayshaun Kent, the man accused of hiding Edme Merle-Perez's body and killing her two cats just over a year ago, was sentenced for the felony charges. He received the maximum sentence of 15 years for his charges but five years were suspended. The judge said he wished he could have given Kent more time.
During his sentencing, Kent apologized to Merle-Perez's family in the courtroom.
"I'm very sorry. It was a terrible decision. My mind wasn't there. I hope you forgive me," said Kent.
The apology is hard for her family to accept.
"Apologies are just words. Actions speak louder than words, right?" said Tony Merle.
Kent claims he and Merle-Perez were doing drugs the day before she disappeared. He confessed in court to concealing her body after he found her dead. He also put her two cats in a backpack and threw them into the creek alive.
"Attorney: "When did you put her body in the trash can and roll her down the creek?" Kent: "About two days after that."
Tony Merle said Merle-Perez leaves behind five children, and not knowing the whereabouts of his sister has taken a toll on the family.
"Not hearing from her and kind of holding it from the children and not say anything to them until we knew for sure., it was a very difficult process to look at them in the face and try to live life as normal," he said.
Merle said Kent didn't allow them to have a proper burial for Merle-Perez at the time of her death. The family did not receive her remains until last month.
"No parent should have to bury their child, regardless of the situation. She was a mental health patient and he thought he took advantage of that," said Merle.
Kent was not charged in Merle-Perez's her death because an autopsy on the skeletal remains could not determine how she died.
Kent was ordered to not have any contact with anyone in Merle-Perez's family while he is in prison or after his release.

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A month ago in my blog I wrote there would be some changes taking place this year. One change involves taking risks, doing unexpected things, and stepping out after being in survival/seclusion mode for a while. So – it's time for Uganda.
Some very good friends of mine started an organization a few years ago, called Loving One By One. I'll call them LOBO. LOBO focuses their efforts on one small area in Uganda, and has established an orphanage and a school, and is also involved in immunizations, food programs, and other projects to bring hope to a sad part of the world.
There are many places in the world that need volunteers to come and spend a week or a month, helping people find the hope that God offers all of us. Uganda just happens to be one of those places, and it happens to be the place where good friends have already begun some incredible projects. So it's the place I'm planning to go, July 4 – 18.
Many of my blog readers share my Christian convictions; many don't. However, all my readers have a common concern for social injustices throughout the world. All my readers have a common concern for children who lack many of the basic necessities that we take for granted. And all my readers, I would guess, would jump at an opportunity to be involved in making a change and doing something that matters.
But you can set your fears aside. Loving One By One is a legal, nonprofit organization, and your contributions will be directed toward them, not me. Plus, your contributions toward my trip will be tax-deductible. So, no new amps for me, and that's actually perfectly fine with me because it seems like I already carry enough stuff around.
I'm going to be sending letters to various people with this same information, and a little more detail. But this blog is meant to get your thinking started. So all kidding aside – if you know me and believe I'm a person of integrity, and if you think I would do something in Uganda that resonates with your own heart for struggling people, please consider helping with this project. I have a little less than two months to secure the funding.
If you are interested and want to know more, I can be contacted at c.millers.mail@gmail.com . If you would like to send this blog to others who don't normally read it, but may be interested, have at it.
Finally, thank you for reading this, and for considering being involved. If this isn't your thing, no problem.


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'One of the most ridiculous ideas in football' – Klopp slams Nations League amid Champions League final ticket dispute
By Sports Desk May 13, 2022
Jurgen Klopp labelled the Nations League as "one of the most ridiculous ideas in the world of football" amid arguments with UEFA over Champions League final ticket allocations.
Liverpool manager Klopp took aim at UEFA after it was announced fewer than 20,000 tickets apiece will be allocated to Reds and Real Madrid fans for the final in Paris on May 28.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin responded by stating that the system works as he explained tickets were split between the market, fans and sponsorship partners.
Ceferin also said he had shared a conversation with a manager from Madrid or Liverpool to discuss the matters, which was clear to be Klopp after he voiced his discontent.
Klopp again expressed his disappointment on Friday, speaking before the FA Cup final with Chelsea on Saturday, as he hit out at the Nations League and detailed his exchanges with Ceferin.
The German accepted Ceferin's explanation on the Champions League but implored UEFA to take more revenue from the competition as long as it meant his players did not have to play in the Nations League.
"We didn't speak, he texted me. I obviously said that there should be more tickets for supporters and then I think the same explanation [he gave me] he gave publicly," Klopp told reporters.
"What is it? 93 per cent of the Champions League money goes to the clubs and UEFA only get a few euros and I replied and said 'okay, this is one of those situations where you should have more information before you give answers' but I cannot constantly be prepared for these kinds of things, but I still have an opinion.
"So it's fine, I will try to clarify that here that obviously I didn't know enough about it. But I said as well in this conversation, I have said now that he spoke to me, that the reason I am not in such a good mood when I speak about UEFA is because of the Nations League.
"I still think it is one of the most ridiculous ideas in the world of football because now we finish a season where [some] players have played more than 70 games, easily – club games 63 or 64, plus internationals – and then go direct to 75, which is pretty mad.
"We continue with Nations League games because we have to play them [when] there is no tournament, who cares we play four, five or six games with the national teams.
"So that is the reason because I would prefer UEFA take more money from the Champions League final and kick out the Nations League again. That would be my preferred solution and more tickets for the people anyway.
"That is my personal opinion. I read about it but maybe I don't have all the information, but it is still my opinion."
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Anthony Gordon penned an emotional message to the Everton fans after leaving his boyhood club for Newcastle United in a £45milion transfer on Sunday.
In his post, hours after joining Newcastle, the England Under-21 winger acknowledged many Toffees supporters will not forgive him.
Gordon played a key part in Everton achieving Premier League survival last season, but he failed to live up to those standards as the team struggled again this term.
Having been linked with moves to Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham at the start of the campaign, Gordon came in for particular abuse from sections of the Everton support.
Social media footage showed Gordon's car being held up outside Goodison Park following a recent home defeat to relegation rivals Southampton.
Gordon has now secured an exit to high-flying Newcastle and is excited about his "next chapter", but a message on his Twitter page paid tribute to Everton staff, team-mates and fans.
"I came to this club at the age of 11, and not only did it give me a place to play football, but it gave me a second family," he wrote.
"The club has shaped me into the footballer and more importantly the person I am today. It has given me everything I could have asked for and more."
He added: "Last year felt so surreal because all of my childhood dreams were becoming reality. I wish I could relive some of [those] days, but I'll settle for the memories, which will last a lifetime for me.
"To the fans, you gave me some of the best nights of my life. You made me a better player. I have always thrived off your energy, and you always made me run harder and faster.
"There [have] been some difficult moments this year, but I never took any of it personally; stick by the team because they need you."
Gordon, who said he would "miss everyone deeply", continued: "I love this club and I always have from the day I joined, but the time has come for me to leave.
"I know many won't understand, but the next chapter awaits. I will always wish the best for this club and always be watching on.
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you and good luck."


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The biggest announcements that will probably happen at Orlando's IAAPA expo this week
Posted By Ken Storey on Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 11:04 AM
Today the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) kicks off its annual Attractions Expo at the Orange County Convention Center. The annual event is filled with industry news, events, and business deals. The trade show floor opens tomorrow morning and with it a flurry of press conferences. There will be a ton of news this week. With that in mind, here are the five biggest groups with a local connection to be watching this week.
SeaWorld (Press Conference Tuesday Morning)
Photo via SeaWorld
Infinity Falls- Coming to SeaWorld Orlando in 2018
With attendance and profits still dropping, the Orlando-based theme park company is circling the drain. We've already received numerous details on the twelve new attractions coming to the parks, but on Tuesday morning SeaWorld is planning a media blitz with three press conferences back to back revealing tons of new details, including showcasing the ride vehicles from both the new rides at SeaWorld Orlando (Infinity Falls) and Sesame Place (Oscar's Wacky Taxi). SeaWorld has also confirmed we'll learn further details on two new Sesame Street parades.
There are plenty of rumors surrounding the future of SeaWorld Parks, especially regarding the two Busch Gardens parks. We'll learn about the new VR attraction headed to Busch Gardens Williamsburg, but it's still unknown if we'll learn anything about Busch Gardens Tampa. The rumored enclosing of Sand Serpent has supposedly been put on the back burner as the park grapples with cost-cutting initiatives. Those same cost-cutting efforts might mean Busch Gardens Williamsburg's The Curse of the DarKastle ride might go dark for good. The 3D based dark ride, similar to Islands of Adventure's Spiderman ride, closed in late summer to become a haunted house for Williamsburg's Howl-O-Scream. Now the ride is being used as a Christmas meet-and-greet walkthrough attraction for their Christmas Town event. There's no word yet on if SeaWorld Parks plans to reopen the attraction, but there will be plenty of media asking just that come tomorrow.
SeaWorld has given some details of their international expansion plans in both mainland China and the Middle East. We may hear new aspects of the Abu Dhabi indoor park and possibly some broad stroke details regarding the Chinese expansion, though specifics for the China parks will likely not come for a few more years.
With SeaWorld's recent sale of some of their orcas to a park in Spain that has leased them for years, we might be moving into a phase for the company where we see them offload some of their animal collection. That would better position the company of a potential buyer. It's unlikely we hear specifics of a buyout this week but what SeaWorld does announce regarding the future of the company will be a great way to see what to make of these buyout rumors.
And we can't forget the tentatively approved class action lawsuit that will pit SeaWorld against its shareholders over what the company knew and when regarding the impact of the controversial documentary Blackfish. The judge on that will finalize his decision after today's hearing.
Hogan's Beach Shop/Hulk Hogan (Press Conference Wednesday Morning)
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Hulk Hogan made a big deal announcing he'll be at the International Attractions Expo this year. His new 4,000 square-foot. shop is readying to open just up the street, and he's looking to expand his brand to new markets. Rumors of his 1980s-inspired water parks have been around for months now.
While we may hear some details of those plans, its unlikely a specific location has been set yet. Instead, this year we will more than likely hear about the new experiences at his I-Drive surf shop. The space won't allow something too large, so it's probably a VR-based attraction. One confirmed attraction will be a small green screen studio booth where guests can record a wrestling promo video. We also know that there will be new wax figure-style statues, including a life-sized version of Andre the Giant, which Hogan himself confirmed was in the works a few months back.
Dynamic Attractions (Press Conference Tuesday Morning)
Back in May, Dynamic Attractions announced that it had "received a USD $120 million, multi-year, multi-theme park ride system series of contracts with one of the leading, global theme park owners. These contracts will largely be executed over t he next 4 years." It's believed that we'll be learning who this might be. The leading contenders are Six Flags and NBC Universal.
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The Dynamic Motion Theater by Dynamic Attractions. The 2016 Best New Product Concept Brass Ring Award.
At last year's International Attractions Expo Dynamic Attractions won the "Best New Product Concept" award for its spinning Dynamic Motion Theater that mixed physical sets and video screens. That ride system has been strongly rumored for a future attraction at Universal Orlando Resort with possible intellectual properties ranging from Bourne Identity to Star Trek. The $120 million price tag is a bit low for multiple Dynamic Motion Theaters.
In August, Dynamic Attractions announced a $31 million co-venture initiative that will help open new Dynamic Attraction flying theaters and other "proprietary attractions, at key tourist venues in North America and China." We may hear new details of the first phase of those new attractions, including the possibility of some right here in Orlando.
A significant leadership update was announced at the end of July. This will be the first IAE since the new leadership took over.
S&S Worldwide (Press Conference Tuesday Afternoon)
This Utah based ride design company is owned by Japanese ride and elevator manufacturer Sansei Technologies. Sansei has a long history of working with companies like Disney. S&S is mostly known for its tower rides and unique coasters. In 2002, it purchased the assets of Arrow Dynamics. Arrow was a major player in roller coaster design throughout the last half of the 20th Century. From Disneyland's Matterhorn to the world's first log flume the company made a name for itself for thinking up never before done rides. The world's first modern inverting coaster and the world's first modern suspended coaster both helped make Arrow a legendary company. When they shut down in 2002, Arrow left behind numerous ride designs that have yet to be truly replicated. For a few years after the purchase S&S had a division just for the Arrow rides, but today only Arrow's 4th dimension coaster is still in production.
Image via Matt_Stroh | Instagram
The Steeplechase racing coaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The last remaining Arrow Steeplechase in the world.
That is until now. S&S has announced that they will be bringing back the Steeplechase racing coaster. The ride, which typically has a horse looking single or double rider vehicles, has riders race each other with numerous tracks that sit side-by-side. The only existing Steeplechase ride from the Arrow era is at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in the U.K. We should learn about how the new version will be similar to the old one and what will make this new one different. It's not likely we'll learn specifics of where it may be going.
With the Steeplechase plans revived some are speculating that S&S might be reviving other Arrow designs, including their interlocking loops design or possibly their famed dark ride division (Arrow is credited with designing the ride systems for numerous Disney rides including Peter Pan's Flight, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Mad Tea Party, it's a small world, and Haunted Mansion).
The Goddard Group (No schedule press conference)
The sexual misconduct allegation storm that's pulling down legends across the entertainment industry hit the tourism industry late last week when legendary theme park designer Gary Goddard was accused of sexually molesting boys as young as 12. Similar allegations surfaced against the theme park designed in 2014 when he was included in two cases involving X-Men director Bryan Singer. Gary Goddard, through his publicists, has denied the allegations but the company has remained quiet.
Gary Goddard has been around the entertainment industry for decades. He directed the 1987 He-Man film Masters of the Universe and has worked on numerous shows over the years, but he's best known for his work in themed entertainment. He began as a directory for Disney World's Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. He's created with several iconic attractions that have called Central Florida home including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Islands of Adventure, the recently closed T2 /3D: Battle Across Time, the Jurassic Park River Adventure, and Kongfrontation.
After the most recent allegations by Anthony Edwards surfaced The Goddard Group, that Gary founded and currently serves as the CEO of, had their social media accounts disappear. Their site went down but was up as of Sunday night. Press releases from 2009 looked to be the most recently available on the site and Gary Goddard's section of the site looks to be from 2008.
With less than 24 hours until the showroom floor opens for the largest theme park expo in the world the biggest question in town is, 'What will the future of The Goddard Group be?'
In recent years the company has used the same booth that features large pictures of their various projects along with quotes from Gary Goddard and his image. A giant 'G' is the central focus of the booth. The official map for the IEA still shows The Goddard Group with their large corner booth.
With the allegations of the CEO molesting children as young as 12 The Goddard Group is in an odd place where no matter what they do come tomorrow morning it will surely be news.
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The key to really good Potato Pancakes is starting with really good mashed potatoes. THE BEST Mashed Potatoes. Hand mashed boiled potatoes with roasted garlic, buttermilk, fresh herbs, butter, salt and pepper turn into bites of heaven. So naturally these Herbed Potato Pancakes are quite heavenly themselves.
Form cold leftover mashed potatoes into pancake patties. Dip both sides of each patty in seasoned panko breadcrumbs. Gently cook in butter over medium-low heat until golden brown on both sides. Remove to a 300 degree oven while frying the eggs.
I served our Herbed Potato Pancakes over a bed of wilted spinach, topped with a fried egg and sprinkling of scallions. Fabulous breakfast or brunch dish and the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Not that we have those all that often.
Form cold mashed potatoes into 4 pancake patties. Combine bread crumbs, paprika, salt & pepper in a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of each pancake in seasoned bread crumbs, pressing gently so crumbs adhere.
Melt 1 Tbl. butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Fry two patties at a time, until golden brown on both sides, add additional butter and fry remaining patties. Remove to oven proof pan and hold in 300 degree oven while frying eggs.
In same skillet, add spinach leaves, with pinch of salt & pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Reserve. Fry eggs in same skillet.


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Spotlight On Contemporary Island Architecture. No home has procured a better setting in the resort than 3 Kapalua Place.
Three Kapalua Place is one of only four beachfront homes in Kapalua. The 6,630-square foot home, situated on a 28,000-square foot lot in a gated community, has been named "Best Beach Home" by Ocean Home Magazine and is featured on the Discovery Channel's Destination America show, "Epic Beach Homes." The luxurious six bed room, six and a half bath two story home was designed by Long and Associates Architects & Interiors and is being offered at $19,900,000 by Dean Otto, a Realtor at KW Island Living.
No home has procured a better setting in the resort than 3 Kapalua Place. It was designed to provide a sense of discovery as you walk through the home experiencing spectacular ocean, coastal, and Neighbor Island views from every room. The tasteful use of island inspired materials, subtlety of ceiling treatments, and the architects' appreciation for an underlying textural context further enhance the experience.
Anointed with exceptional craftsmanship throughout, the dramatic two story living room features two opposing 18-foot tall corner pocket-ing wood doors that electrically open to ocean views across the infinity edge pool and spa.
The property, bordered by one of the most spectacular shore break bays on the island, was perfect for establishing key views from inside the home and incorporating cross ventilation and natural lighting, and at the same time challenging for selecting materials suitable for the abrasive, coastal conditions.
the north-south direction, the house is positioned with its "protective shoulders" facing south awarding the Grand Hall a breathtaking panorama of wave action along the coast. The kitchen, dining and upper bedroom suites extend out from the Grand Hall core, embracing the pool and barbecue lanai and protecting these out-door living areas from the sometimes-strong northeasterly trade winds.
The home reveals itself in a subtle manner with a brick-paved driveway leading to an intimate porte cochere entry and the main two-story structure featuring a natural slate roof with copper gutters, cedar trim, and hand carved, decorative stone railings from Bali. The outside entryway pays homage to ancient Hawaii with a wall mounted custom-made Polynesian stick chart metal sculpture, once used by early seafarers as a navigational tool for locating various island routes. Upon entering the home the adjacent curved glass and sapele mahogany stair winds up to an arterial balcony that overlooks the Grand Hall and leads to four upper suites and endless views.
Locally-sourced Kapalua blue rock serves as the foundation to the exterior structural columns and also wraps the walls of the Grand Hall revealing the doubled cantilevered structure as the 18-foot tall, motorized wood doors disappear into the corner pockets.
Stainless steel appliances, Sapele cabinetry, onyx countertops and bronze fixtures complete the refined, island design. One of the many centerpieces of the home is the free-standing, hand carved, black granite soaking tub in the master suite. Set in black beach pebbles, the tub required a crane to hoist it in place during construction.
The technically savvy owner required the home be equipped with the latest smart-home technologies, programmable from any mobile device and remotely managed. Lighting, security, HVAC, sound system, window coverings, pool and spa, were all part of the system which serves as a means for reducing energy costs and enabling control of utility usage and mechanical systems from anywhere in the world.
The innovative design coupled with traditional Hawaiian sentiments delivers distinction among uniformity qualifying Three Kapalua Place as the perfect, private, island luxury retreat.
Jeffrey T. Long AIA is President & CEO of Longhouse Design+Build (Long & Associates AIA, Inc. and Longhouse Development, LLC). He is a registered Architect in California and Hawaii. With over 35 years in the business and field of architecture, he has provided individual attention to over 150 major custom residential and specialty projects in Hawaii and the West Coast.
Timothy H. Hamilton, Jr., AIA, LEED AP, Senior Associate, is a registered Architect in Hawaii. With the firm for over 25 years, he has been instrumental in establishing and enhancing the use of 3D technology and has substantial experience developing 3D computer animations and multimedia presentations.


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Scouting Report: Brent Johnson
Posted byPaul Zuk March 24, 2021 March 24, 2021 Posted inUncategorized
Photo Credit: Jasen Robbennolt/Sioux Falls Stampede
Sioux Falls Stampede defenseman Brent Johnson is a prospect eligible for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, the 18-year old defenseman is making quite the name for himself in his draft year. Johnson has amassed 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points in 43 games this season. Although the 2021 Draft seems to have a few talented defensemen at the top of the board, there's no doubt that Johnson should be in the conversation near the top of the list. NHL Central Scouting did not list Johnson on their annual "Players to Watch" preseason list, he's arguably had one of the biggest rises in 2020/21, especially as of late.
Johnson won USHL Defenseman of the Week in the beginning of January, which really seemed to spark his excellent play. Since winning the award, Johnson has tallied 15 of his 31 points on the season. Perhaps the most impressive part of his game is the fact he is useful and trustworthy in every zone on the ice. He's as good clearing passing lanes in his own zone with an active stick as he is quarterbacking the powerplay.
This month, Johnson announced that he's committed to the University of North Dakota for the 2022-23 season, becoming the first player from Texas to suit up for the Fighting Hawks. He'll join fellow USHL alumni and future UND teammates Jason Blake and Tyler Dunbar in Grand Forks. Johnson will continue his development under the watchful eye of Head Coach Brad Berry, who has had success since taking over Head Coaching duties in 2015. Berry will no doubt be excited to coach such a young, talented defensive core in the seasons to come, that should include names such as Johnson, Scott Morrow, Jake Sanderson, Tyler Kleven and Cooper Moore.
D.O.B – March 20th, 2003
Nationality – USA
Weight – 165 lbs.
Position – Defense
Johnson's Style Of Play
Johnson really is a do-it-all defenseman. He can play with skill and confidence in every single zone. In Johnson, you're getting a player who is excellent in transition, who can quarterback a power-play, and who isn't afraid to jump into the rush at any given opportunity.
In transition, Johnson prefers to hit teammates with a breakout pass as opposed to carrying the puck into the offensive zone by himself, or dumping the puck in. He can hit teammates in stride with short and medium-range passes, but could definitely brush up on his passing at long distances, as he tends to struggle a little bit with accuracy.
Check out this beautiful feed from Johnson to set up Luke Toporowski for a sweet goal:
Who had Toporowski scoring first on a power play on their BINGO card?#BeHerd pic.twitter.com/kz3AuJDnOh
— Sioux Falls Stampede (@sfstampede) February 20, 2021
As mentioned above, Johnson definitely isn't afraid to jump into the rush, but perhaps more impressive, he can also backcheck with effectiveness and ease. It's an uncommon occurrence to see him caught way out of position after charging up ice, as he's usually made up the gap between the attacker and himself with his explosive backchecking speed.
One of my favourite traits of Johnson's is his ability to quarterback Sioux Falls' powerplay. Johnson has the perfect amount of discipline, patience and skill to create an effective breakout and zone entry, whether it comes off of his stick, or a teammate's. Sioux Falls definitely trusts him with the man-advantage, as he sees a shade over three minutes of powerplay time a game, on average.
Johnson's effectiveness on the powerplay is quite noticeable, from executing a breakout, right down to his ability to scope out a teammate down low with a pass, or send a wrist shot on net.
Arguably one of Johnson's best traits is his skating, as he can accelerate in a phone booth, and he has one of the nicer strides among 2021 draft eligible defensemen. He does have more of an upright stride than most, but that doesn't seem to hinder him much at all. Johnson also seems to have somewhat of a more narrow stance, both while accelerating as well as coasting.
When it comes to edgework, Johnson has some of the best when it comes to defenseman in the USHL. He's able to escape pressure when pressing on in the offensive zone and elude defenders with great success. To add, Johnson can use his combination of excellent edges and his cat-like agility to navigate through all zones of the ice, which very few rookie defenders in the USHL can do.
Johnson's most notable skating attribute just may be his ability to go "coast to coast" and still not look out of position. He can use his speed and stride to catch up to opponents on the counter attack after an offensive rush, and usually manage to get back and make a play on them in time. For his age, Johnson is an exceptional skater, and should only see this skill increase as he moves on to the next level in the seasons to come.
Johnson's offensive ability is remarkable to say the least, as far as rookie defenseman in the USHL go. As previously mentioned, he loves to hop into the rush at any given chance, and can create some dangerous offensive chances for the Stampeders.
The way that Johnson can find open ice in the offensive zone and attempt a shot on goal is simply amazing. He can utilize his above average stickhandling skills to elude defenders and create new shooting lanes, or he can dish the puck off to a teammate across the zone. Johnson does have a tiny issue with a lot of his shots not reaching the goal, but that definitely can be cured with experience.
Johnson's wrist shot is a thing of beauty, as he's able to pick corners with a moderate amount of success. He also as a pretty quick shot release for a defenseman, which catches goalies off guard. His slapshot, however, could use a little work. That's not to say it isn't adequate, but it would be nice to see him utilize it more.
Brent Johnson continues to score goals from the blue line!#BeHerd pic.twitter.com/p2tieVPlxL
Johnson's passing is another aspect of his offensive game that NHL teams will be sure to catch. He's a very talented passer of the puck, especially when it comes to those crucial short/mid-range passes. As mentioned above, his long range passing could use some TLC, as he sometimes struggles with accuracy the longer the pass gets. We'll cover more on that later on in the report.
Strong effort displayed here by Brent Johnson @sfstampede (#6) reading the play, battling hard for the puck, coming out on top with it, then finding an open Cole Sillinger (#34) who makes no mistake!🚨#2021NHLDraft #USHL pic.twitter.com/6cDPUEct3X
— Dylan Krill (@dylan_krill) March 21, 2021
Johnson, of course, is a pretty talented defender in every sense of the word. He can disrupt passing lanes and block shots with ease, and seems to have a knack for knocking the puck loose from attackers with his hyperactive stick. Johnson has no issue sacrificing the body to block a puck, or to force a turnover in the defensive zone.
One aspect of Johnson's game that's extremely underrated is his level of physicality. For his size (5'11, 165), he's quite dominant, and can easily flatten attackers both in open ice and along the boards. He's also not afraid to give net front attackers a difficult time, if they choose to stand in the slot.
Johnson is also very talented at defending the rush. He can force attackers out wide towards the boards, and can close them off with success. More often than not, he's also able to force a turnover off that ability.
While there are copious amounts of things to love in Johnson's game, he is still young and developing, meaning there is a few items he could benefit greatly from working on. Defensively, Johnson sometimes struggles with his board game when under pressure from attackers, which can lead to sloppy passes and turnovers. Other times, it seems as if he second guesses himself and gets caught flat-footed when trying to decide on chasing down an attacker, or standing guard in front of the net. Luckily, experience and some patience can play a huge role in correcting this, which should come with more ice time, both in the USHL and the NCAA.
Also, while Johnson is exceptionally good at finding open ice in the offensive zone, he does seem to have quite a few of his point shots deflected or blocked. He should look to find those weak zones in coverage when in open ice and exploiting them, which again comes with experience and ice time. On top of his shooting, Johnson could also use some work when it comes to his long distance passing. He has little to no issues at short and medium range, but he can have some difficulty with accuracy at longer ranges, i.e stretch breakout passes. Not to sound repetitive, but this issue should get better with experience and ice time.
Lastly, Johnson will most likely be looking to add some size to his 5'11, 165 lbs frame in the seasons to come, as he'll more than likely need it, especially when he takes the ice for UND in 2022. As he's only 18 and still growing, odds are he will add 15-20 lbs and maybe a couple inches to his frame by the time he's ready for college hockey.
Overall Outlook
Overall, Brent Johnson definitely has "diamond in the rough" potential when it comes to 2021 Draft Eligible defenseman. He possesses a lot of the more desirable traits teams look for in an all-around defenseman. Johnson can be counted on in the defensive zone to make smart decisions, he is amazing in transition, and he's above average at creating space and generating scoring chances in the offensive zone.
Only time will tell as to how successful Brent Johnson is at the next level, but as he progresses through the USHL ranks to the NCAA and beyond, it's hard to see a path that doesn't lead him to being an NHL-cailber defenseman someday. If he can continue to develop the skills that show so much promise, as well as work on a couple minor flaws in his game, he can truly become an effective, all situations-type defenseman in the NHL.
Based off of his attributes, look for Johnson to be selected somewhere in the early to middle second round of the draft. However, he has a strong chance to end up being selected at the tail end of the first round, if he can continue his lights-out play as of late.
Samuel Girard, D, Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
When I look at Brent Johnson as a defenseman, he strikes me in a similar mold as the 2016 2nd round pick of the Nashville Predators, Samuel Girard. Both Johnson and Girard play the position in a similar fashion, as each player is talented in all three zones of the ice. Johnson and Girard also both possess exceptional skating ability, quick releases on their shot, and a good eye for open lanes in the offensive zone.
Perhaps the most striking abilities that both defenders have is their offensive zone prowess and their effectiveness in transition. Johnson and Girard both jump into the rush when possible and can produce offensively, especially Girard, who is having a career year with the Avalanche.
If the team that selects Johnson in the 2021 NHL Draft can manage to have him develop into the type of player that Samuel Girard has developed into, it's hard to imagine they would be anything but over the moon with their selection.
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Prospect report written by Paul Zuk. If you would like to follow Paul on Twitter, his handle is @paulzuk_81.
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Duke Kahanamoku's Funeral
1968 Duke Kahanamoku Funeral
Thousands gathered on the beach in Waikiki for the beach boy funeral of Hawaii's most famous citizen Duke Kahanamoku.
ThousandsgatheredonthebeachinWaikikiforboytributetoHawaii'smostfamouscitizenDukeKahanamoku.
Thousands gathered on the beach in Waikiki to pay tribute to Hawaii's most famous citizen Duke Kahanamoku.
One of Duke's Boys, Tom O'Brian, who was on Duke's undefeated paddling crew in the 1940s, waits alongside their canoe, the Leilani, with beach boy Rabbit Kekai to take Duke to his final resting place.
Duke's undefeated Outrigger Canoe Club paddling crew from the 1940s, wait alongside their canoe, the Leilani, to take his ashes to their final resting place in the ocean off Waikiki Beach and his long-time home the Outrigger Canoe Club.
Duke's funeral drew politicians, celebrities, surfers, paddlers and his many friends to Waikiki Beach for his beach boy send off.
Thousands of Duke's friends mobbed Waikiki Beach to pay tribute to the four-time Olympian and be part of his final send off. In the white shirts are beach boy Harry Robello and actor Zulu (Gilbert Kauahi).
Duke's Boys, his undefeated Outrigger Canoe Club paddling crew from the 1940s, wait to take his ashes out to their final resting place in the ocean off Waikiki. Kneeling in front of them is beachboy Rabbit Kekai.
One of Duke's Boys from the Outrigger Canoe Club places a lei around their canoe, the Leilani, before taking Duke's ashes out to sea for scattering.
Waiting for the flotilla to take Duke's ashes out to the ocean, were Duke's friends and fellow Outrigger Canoe Club members Gay Harris, Charles Martin and Toots Minvielle, the founder of the Molokai to Oahu canoe race (now known as the Molokai Hoe).
Duke's Boys, led by Tom O'Brien, Thad Ekstrand and Charlie Martin, carry the Leilani canoe down to the water to scatter Duke's ashes. Duke was the coach and steersman of the crew Duke's Boys who went undefeated in the senior men in the 1940s.
1968 Duke Kahanamoku's Funeral
Duke's crew of undefeated paddlers from the 1940s, carry his ashes out to sea for scattering after his funeral at Waikiki Beach. In seat one is Tom O'Brien and in Duke's seat steering is Outrigger Canoe Club President Tom Arnott who was also one of Duke's Boys.
Duke's brother Sarge Kahanamoku and Beach Boy John Merrett watch as Duke's ashes are scattered at sea.
Outrigger Canoe Club members held their own celebration of Duke's life after the Waikiki ceremony.
Outrigger Canoe Club members prepare their canoes for the ash scattering ceremony for Duke Kahanamoku.
Duke's Boys pause in front of the Outrigger Canoe Club after the ceremony.
Outrigger Canoe Club members take off in canoes and on surfboards to scatter the ashes of beloved member Duke Kahanamoku.


Concepts of the nature of human choice fall within three categories: determinism, indeterminism, and self-determinism. A determinist looks to actions caused by another, an indeterminist to uncaused actions, and a self-determinist to self-caused actions.
There are two basic kinds of determinism: naturalistic and theistic. Naturalistic determinism is most readily identified with behavioral psychologist B. F. Skinner. Skinner held that all human behavior is determined by genetic and behavioral factors. Humans simply act according to what has been programmed into them.


Today, a number of important economic data from the UK is expected. Investors' attention is also focused on Brexit. Prime Minister, Theresa May, should make significant progress in the Brexit negotiations by February 13, otherwise, the government will come up with an amendment that will allow parliamentarians to control more the Brexit process.
The "black gold" prices show negative dynamics due to the growth of drilling activity in the United States. At the moment, futures for the WTI crude oil are testing a mark of $52.25 per barrel.
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Best View in Allandale
Home/Allandale/Best View in Allandale
In 1984, my childhood home had prime viewing of the Allandale rail yard. Nestled on the crest of a hill at 91 Cumberland Street, the backdoor view had not yet become obstructed by the apartment that would later be built on the corner of Bayview and Gowan. The maple trees, still in their youth, framed the majestic station that was the pride of the CNR.
Although by now the heyday of the Allandale station and the once bustling rail yard (complete with a roundhouse and coal chute) had passed, the myriad of parallel tracks was still home to an assortment of vintage CNR cars. The brown boxcars with the large, curvaceous "CN" painted in thick, white, bold paint on the left side of the freight car were my favourite.
The story goes that I would stop whatever I was doing as a child and race to the bathroom (which had the most opportune view of the rail yard) anytime I heard the sound of a train whistle. Like Pavlov's dog my instantaneous reaction was as predictable as the morning dawn. My mom tells me that I would even hop out of the bath, naked as a jaybird just to catch a glimpse of the black and white striped CN locomotives that would bully boxcars into place along the stretch of tracks between Essa Road and Minet's Point Drive.
My love for trains was only encouraged by my Father who by now was regularly taking me to model train shows annually held at Barrie's armories at Queen's park. Our favourite father-son pastime was building HO scale train sets and replicating the grand display we were lucky to view from our back porch.
These types of memories are irrevocably tied to my childhood. They are synonymous with my upbringing in historic Allandale and are precious to me. Anytime I see a photograph of the Allandale rail yard my mind instantly catapults me back to these moments. That's the power of image and it's why we are so passionate about the Barrie Historical Archive.
Images are historical snapshots. They are stories unto themselves – stories that need to be told. Our goal as we curate Barrie's free online museum is to create a place where these pictures can be centralized, where we can celebrate our history and tell your stories. I hope you will join us. Your story needs to be told.
Travis Doucette
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About the Author: Dr. Travis Doucette
Travis is an educator and musician. Having grown up in Barrie, Travis moved to the States, taught university and traveled the world in a band before returning home a number of years ago. An avid lover of local history, when he's not promoting Barrie, he can be found curating his 1500+ vinyl record collection. Travis is tempted by a good steak and potato and any classic soul music from the 60's and 70's.
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Youngest-Ever Inaugural Poet Calls for Unity
Remdesivir given fast-track approval to treat Coronavirus
by Jermaine Farmer | May 28, 2020 | 02:12
"The latest, expert scientific advice is at the heart of every decision we make, and we will continue to monitor remdesivir's success in clinical trials across the country to ensure the best results for United Kingdom patients".
As the numbers of Covid-19 cases and related deaths continue to rise, newly released data on Gilead's remdesivir safety and efficacy shows patients with Covid-19 who took the drug recovered faster than patients who did not take the drug.
Thanks to the joined-up efforts of the United Kingdom government, the devolved administrations, pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, the NHS, and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the anti-viral drug remdesivir will be made available to patients meeting certain clinical criteria to support their recovery in hospital. Trial results also suggested a survival benefit, with a 14-day mortality rate of 7.1% for the group receiving remdesivir versus 11.9% for the placebo group; however, the difference in mortality was not statistically significant.
The report notes that patients who received remdesivir had a shorter time to recovery than those who received placebo.
"More pronounced benefit is likely to be seen when treating patients with less severe disease, ideally before they require invasive respiratory support".
The government today (May 26) announced that selected patients with severe Covid-19 will be allowed to be treated with remdesivir.
According to the study, the clinicians tracked patients' health status daily using an eight-point ordinal scale ranging from fully recovered to death.
Eric Topol, founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, said the study's results show the drug is "very safe and effective".
However, Topol said the data indicates remdesivir provides no benefits to patients with severe cases of Covid-19.
A study last month of more than 1,000 people severely sickened by the coronavirus found those who got the drug were discharged from the hospital several days earlier than those who got a placebo.
Hydroxychloroquine has been widely touted by President Trump as a potential treatment for Covid-19.
The first drug for coronavirus will be rolled out to seriously ill coronavirus patients, the government has announced.
Remdesivir, is a broad-spectrum antiviral which was developed by pharmaceutical company Gilead more than a decade ago to cure an unknown "Disease X" amid fears that a global pandemic was looming.
The drug remdesivir really accelerates recovery in patients with COVID-19, as scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the USA found out.
National Hockey League unveils complicated new 2020 draft lottery format and odds | Offside
Coinciding with the qualifying round, the top four teams in each conference will play a round robin to determine seeding. He said there are now 10 cities in the running for the two hub cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Spain announces 10-day mourning period for coronavirus victims
The husband and wife were joined by their daughters Leonor, 14, and Sofia, 13, at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid. We will honour their lives as is fitting with an official ceremony, ' she said, without specifying a date.
NHLPA authorizes further negotiations for 24-team playoffs
Earlier this week, the league and NHLPA issued extensive protocols once players are allowed to return to their facilities. The 2019-20 campaign was halted with 189 games left on the slate, while clubs had played anywhere from 68 to 71 contests.
India reports biggest ever spike in Coronavirus cases
The state, which had gone down below 20, and did not report even a single new case in a day, now has 847 confirmed infections. Nearly half of the complete coronavirus cases - 8,324 patients were released from the hospital after recovery in the state.
China blames United States hawks for risking 'new Cold War'
Mr Pompeo said earlier this month that there was "a significant amount of evidence" that the virus came from a laboratory in Wuhan.
Social media reaction to Tom Brady-Peyton Manning charity golf match
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, Ciara, had a little fun Sunday afternoon in the name of charity. If there's one certainty about golf, it's that the game always finds a way to humble a player.
Trump threatens to move RNC without assurances from North Carolina governor
In a series of tweets on Monday morning , President Donald Trump has threatened to move the GOP convention out of Charlotte. Baker said then that GOP officials had discussed convention alternatives but did not elaborate.
New Jailbreak That Unlocks Any iPhone Just Released
A section affected users suggest that this issue could be caused by Apple as the company tries to fix a previously reported issue. Apple iOS services such as iCloud , iMessage , FaceTime, and Pay will continue to work after jailbreaking, the unc0ver team said.
Western Australia braces for 'once-in-a-decade' storm
Additionally, high tides swarmed the country's west coast, with many areas recording their highest tides of the year. Several sites in the Pilbara region received up to 50mm, while agricultural areas had up to 20mm overnight.
NASA, SpaceX make final preparations for historic launch
SpaceX , the Falcon 9 and the Dragon capsule have of course been to the ISS before, on several robotic ISS resupply missions. The sun rises with SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule sitting atop a Falcon 9 rocket at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Samsung Galaxy A31 to launch in India on June 4
On the connectivity front, it supports dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 5, GPS, GLONASS, Samsung Pay, dual-SIM and USB Type-C port. We can get to know more details in the coming days as it is said to be launched as early as next week.
National Hockey League planned announcement signals return to play inching closer
There is no information included in the document regarding training camps (Phase 3) and the resumption of play (Phase 4). The remaining 16 teams will be seeded by conference, setting up best-of-five series in the East of No. 5 Pittsburgh vs.
India is hit by worst plague of locusts for three decades
Tractor mounted sprayers and fire-tender vehicles deployed at various locations are being used in locust control. One reason for this was the uncontrolled swarms of the previous season in Pakistan that breed continuously.
Antibodies can tame the inflammatory condition in children
Less common symptoms include red eyes, swelling of the hands and feet, or swollen lymph nodes. "This is still a rare condition". In Kawasaki disease, the cause has been unknown, but it is suspected to be directly caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
Out of the house: Democrat Biden makes first campaign stop in weeks
During the radio interview, recorded on Thursday, the popular host had challenged Biden over his long history on race issues. Biden and his wife, Jill, both wore black face masks in their first outdoor appearances during the coronavirus pandemic.
Residents asked to call ahead of time for COVID-19 testing
COVID-19 patients at Eatonville were reportedly allowed to wander throughout the home without restrictions, the report also says. It claims there was fecal contamination, rotten food, cockroaches, and residents not being cleaned and bathed.
Trump Ramps Up His War On Vote By Mail
Several states canceled in-person voting and expanded vote-by-mail, while others postponed their primary elections. Trump narrowly defeated then-Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton by 47.50% to 47.27% in MI in 2016.
World Health Organization pauses hydroxychloroquine trial over safety concerns
The researchers warned that hydroxychloroquine should not be used outside of clinical trials. The risk of developing a serious heart rhythm problem is more than five times greater.
The world is on the brink of a cold war
On Thursday, Trump had said that the deadly novel Coronavirus came from China and the we are not going to take it lightly. Wang's remarks echoed with Chinese President Xi Jinping's speech at the 73rd session of the World Health Assembly (WHA).
Crowds in Toronto park alarm Canadian officials wary of coronavirus outbreaks
Thumbnail courtesy of Global News . "That is the science; that is what experts like Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. They added the physical distancing bylaw will be strictly enforced as well.
Germany's struggling carrier Lufthansa agrees to $10 billion state rescue package
The deal must now be approved by Lufthansa's advisory board as well as various governing bodies including the European Commission. The WSF will hold a total of 20 percent of the company's share capital, which can be increased to 25 percent.
Facebook Wants Remote Working to Become Permanent
At the present pandemic condition all the possible companies are shifted to Work from Home strategy for safety purposes. Facebook will reportedly allow existing employees to request permanent remote work if they meet a specific criteria.
Italian 108-year-old woman gets Covid-19 vaccine
Alex Azar resigns as Health and Human Services Secretary, citing Capitol mob
Aussie scientists raise doubts over vaccine efficacy of AstraZeneca
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Hi! I,m...err, we are back again! Car is working pretty well, although I'm worried about low oil pressure.. that gauge isn't working well, needle jumps up and down, but in idle it doesn't go much over 0.. had to change stabilizer bar links.. rust in fenders..
Olovi check your oil pressure sender, sometimes they leak. Then it would be on to the oil pump drive.
About time you showed up.
Damn, Low coolant light while driving home from work. Had to call tow truck, started heating.
Guess that it is water pump season. They seem to go just when it starts to warm up outside.
I see, you took it to a shop. Works for me.
What Brand and lind of brakes did you get? I sure love my Wagner simi metallic. Sure hope you didn't get some ceramic. Tried those and didn't like them one bit.
Heater core and it is a common thing. I've had two Berettas and had to replace it on both.
Hello we are back in business, after winter car started right away and works almost good..oxygen sensor (maybe) causes some troubles but let's see if it goes past.. and dash lights does not work, fuse just keeps burning..
Looks good! Can you post more pics of that beautiful tan interior ?
And my daily driver, Mazda 3.
Hey Olovi, only 3 more years and you can get that thing to historic car registry and plates if you keep it stock.


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Online tours
Explore USask's main campus in Saskatoon and find out more about your future university. Lasting approximately 90 minutes (1.5 hours), tours are conducted by current students who can tell you what life as a student is like here. We have one of the most beautiful campuses in Canada and we'd love to show you around to see it for yourself!
On your tour, you will visit:
buildings where you could have classes,
popular student hang-outs and study areas,
athletic facilities, and
student services that you can access before and after you begin your studies here.
USask continues to pause its mask protocol for the winter term 2023 and it has moved to a mask-friendly environment. While masks are not mandatory on our campuses, masking is strongly encouraged in all indoor spaces, and your tour guide may wear a mask at their discretion. For more information, visit covid19.usask.ca.
Learn more about the one-of-a-kind spaces and experiences at USask from the comfort of your own home by joining us for a guided online tour! Lasting approximately one hour, you will spend time with our student ambassadors who will take you through a virtual campus experience where you will learn more about the student service and academic buildings at our Saskatoon campus. You will gain valuable insight on what it's like to be a student studying at USask and hear about personal experiences that show why so many call USask home.
Book a guided online tour
Teachers, counsellors, agents or youth leaders are welcome to contact us to request an exclusive tour for groups of five or more. Lasting approximately an hour and a half, your group will have the opportunity to explore our beautiful campus in Saskatoon with one of our student ambassadors as your guide. You'll have the opportunity to visit study, academic, and social spaces, and learn more about USask's illustrious history.
Note: Each group needs a group leader such as a teacher, counsellor, or youth leader to arrange a tour. In your email, please include possible tour dates, preferred times and the number of participants.
Contact us to request a tour
Emblematic Buildings at USask
Take a look at three of the most recognizable buildings here at the USask main campus in Saskatoon: the Peter MacKinnon Building, the Thorvaldson Building, and the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre.
USask Campus Tour - Tunnels and Skywalks around the Bowl
Did you know that the university has 1.5 kilometres of tunnels and skywalks around the Bowl that connect more than 20 buildings? So it doesn't matter if it's cold outside; you can still walk around campus.
Check out the spaces on campus that make your experience in each college unique!
Agriculture and Bioresources tour video
Edwards School of Business virtual tour
Engineering tour video
USask Language Centre tour video
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Explore our world-class athletics and recreation facilities. We offer affordable programs in aquatics, dance, fitness and more through our Physical Activity Complex (PAC), Education Gym and pool facilities. PAC membership is open to everyone. Student memberships are included in student fees for most undergraduate USask students.


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San Francisco Division, FBI
Card Not Present Fraud , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication
Faster Payments: Effective Fraud Mitigation Strategies
Expert Insights on Fraud Management for Payment Networks Nick Holland (@nickster2407) • May 8, 2018
The Faster Payments Task Force is working toward launching a real-time payments network in the U.S. by 2020. But faster payments could open the door to more fraud, as has been experienced in other countries, such as the U.K. and Mexico.
Meanwhile, the U.S. has already experienced fraud exploits on a number of P2P payments networks, including Venmo and Zelle, that offer money transfers between consumers. Those exploits focus on the lack of scrutiny that faster payment transactions receive due to the speed of funds transfers.
To minimize fraud risks as payments get faster, security experts are advising that strong authentication, customer education and scalable fraud solutions will all prove essential.
Zelle Fraud
Due to high-profile advertising and the embedding of Zelle directly into many mobile banking apps, the P2P payments network has quickly gained popularity, reportedly moving a total of $75 billion in 2017, more than twice that of its close competitor, Venmo.
But fraudsters have been attacking Zelle users, abusing their lack of understanding of how Zelle, formerly clearXchange, was designed to be used to solicit payments, TechCrunch reports.
The scam is relatively unsophisticated. Victims are asked to pay with Zelle for goods or services on websites such as Craigslist. Once the payment is sent, the fraudster doesn't deliver the goods, closes the receiving bank account and is able to make off with the transferred funds before the victim realizes that a crime has occurred. And because the customer willingly sent the funds for payment, they are often left on the hook for the fraud losses by their financial institution.
At the epicenter of many of the exploits for faster payments are account takeovers and synthetic identity fraud, both of which are growing due to the exposure of PII in so many massive data breaches.
Donna Turner, chief administrative officer at Early Warning Services, the technology company behind Zelle, says the two main fraud methods the company is seeing are stolen card data being loaded into the Zelle app and account takeover/synthetic identity fraud with its participating financial institutions.
"The challenge with synthetic ID fraud is you don't know what you don't know," Turner says. "What does a synthetic loss look like? Was it bad data? Was it a bad decision? It's really nebulous."
Based on its research, Aite Group predicts that synthetic identity fraud will continue to grow from at least $820 million in payment card losses in 2017 to over $1.25 billion in 2020. Faster payment platforms will be prime targets as they continue to gain traction.
"Synthetics are a great way to create your end point for real-time payments fraud, i.e. set up your sweep account using a synthetic identity that can serve as the target destination when the criminal takes over an account and steals funds via real time payments," says Julie Conroy, Aite's research director.
Authentication at Onboarding
Robust authentication at the point of account opening is critical in controlling faster payments fraud. But new customers may be dissuaded from enrollment if they have to jump through too many authentication hoops.
"We generally advise a layered, orchestrated and risk-adjusted approach, combining passive methods, such as device profiling and behavioral biometrics, with traditional data," says Aaron Press, director, market planning fraud and identity, at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. "And while it is critical to limit friction whenever possible, there will be times when we need to ask for more information or stronger authentication, such as with a one-time password or a KBA [knowledge-based authentication] quiz."
Early Warning's Turner provides similar advice: "Take a deep breath and walk the discipline. What do you know about the card that's being loaded? What do you know about the email? What do you know about the device? Is it a prepaid or postpaid mobile account? This is all while enrolling."
Preventing account takeover, however, requires account monitoring not just at the point of enrollment but throughout the entire life of the account.
"If you're not focusing on enrollment, or the account edits or changes, a fraud is inevitable," says David Barnhardt, executive vice president at GIACT, a payments and identity fraud prevention company. "You have to manage the customer lifecycle."
Key Fraud Risk Mitigation Steps
Javelin, a research and advisory firm, and ACI Worldwide, a payment systems company, highlight a progressive approach to fraud prevention in a new research report. Among the recommendations:
Get the right stakeholders to collaborate on any new payment network, both internally and externally, so fraud management teams have a solid understanding of potential threats and are equipped to take pre-emptive action.
Use a scalable control framework that is designed to adjust for the value of the transaction and the overall rate of fraud. If controls are insufficient to manage fraud at an anticipated number of users, or at certain transaction thresholds, then the overall approach should be scrutinized and adjusted.
Set up a kill switch that can be used immediately if fraud rapidly escalates.
Provide customer education and communication to articulate potential fraud issues and best practices for fraud mitigation.
Have fraud prevention technologies that are appropriate for faster payments, such as stronger authentication, along with fraud detection based on machine learning and behavioral analytics.
"Payments are evolving quickly, and if we don't adjust how we approach fraud, then we will fall further and further behind criminals."
—Al Pascual of Javelin
"Payments are evolving quickly, and if we don't adjust how we approach fraud, then we will fall further and further behind criminals," says Al Pascual, senior vice president of research and head of fraud and security at Javelin. "We can avoid this trap if we see it coming. So we just need to open our eyes and learn from the mistakes of the past."
Account Takeover Fraud
Card Not Present Fraud
NY AG Schneiderman Quits: What's Next for Enforcement?
Build vs. Buy? Developing a Security Program
Nick Holland
Director, Banking and Payments
Holland, an experienced security analyst, has spent the last decade focusing on the intersection of digital banking, payments and security technologies. He has spoken at a variety of conferences and events, including Mobile World Congress, Money2020, Next Bank and SXSW, and has been quoted by The Wall Street Journal, CNN Money, MSNBC, NPR, Forbes, Fortune, BusinessWeek, Time Magazine, The Economist and the Financial Times. He holds an MSc degree in information systems management from the University of Stirling, Scotland.
Fraud and the Rise of Brand Abuse
3D Secure 2.0: Key Considerations for Card Issuers
Overcoming the Top Ten Challenges to Omnichannel Fraud Management
The Anatomy of Account Takeover Attacks
OnDemand | Securing Business Growth: The Road to 24/7 Threat Detection and Response
Forging the Future: How industry leaders use data to be more profitable, innovative and resilient
Gone Phishing: Strategic Defense Against Persistent Phishing Tactics
What Business Leaders Should Know About Data Leakage & The Evolving Threat Landscape
The Guide to Modern APM: Essentials for Your Cloud-native Journey
https://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/faster-payments-effective-fraud-mitigation-strategies-a-10987


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The official start of our business in Qatar will take place with our presence at the Big 5 – Qatar exhibition from 24 to 26 September at Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre.
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TML is around the corner and GSTians are excited about it. Omkar has been chosen as the Fest Coordinator this year. He has introduced a new system of participating in the events this TML.
There are N different events with some entry fees. With this new system of his, students can buy an Entry card worth Rs. K. But, this card is non-rechargeable and can be used exactly for 2 events, such that the entry fees of both the events are not greater than Rs. K.
Omkar has listed all the events and their entry fees and has Q queries. He has specified a range of events, from L to R (both L and R inclusive). He needs your help to know how many different combinations of events a student can participate in the specified range for a card worth Rs. K.
The first line of the input contains two space-separated integers N and Q, denoting the number of events and the number of queries respectively.
The next line contains N space-separated integers denoting the entry fees of each event.
The next Q lines contain 3 space-separated integers L, R, and K denoting the range and worth of the entry card respectively.
For each query Q, output the integer denoting the different combinations of events possible.


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HELLO AND WELCOME TO U-S FARM REPORT, I'M JOHN PHIPPS. BARELY HOURS AFTER BEING SIGNED INTO LAW, NEW PRICE OUTLOOK NUMBERS FOR THE FARM BILL HAVE CAST SERIOUS DOUBT ON WHETHER NEW COMMODITY PROGRAMS WILL SAVE ANY MONEY AT ALL. JUST AS HAD BEEN WARNED BY SEVERAL CONSERVATIVE GROUPS LIKE THE AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE, CORN PRICES ALONE COULD DROP TO LEVELS REQUIRING MUCH GREATER FEDERAL SUBSIDY PAYOUTS. HERE'S WHERE THE IRONY REALLY SETTLES IN: THE BRUTAL CONGRESSIONAL BATTLE TO LOWER FOOD STAMP EXPENDITURES RESULTED IN A SMALL REDUCTION WHICH WAS ALSO ROUNDLY DERIDED BY THE SAME GROUPS. NOW IT LOOKS LIKE THOSE COULD BE THE ONLY SAVINGS THAT ACTUALLY COME TO PASS.
DUE TO A SHARP DROP IN CORN AND SOYBEAN PRICES, NET FARM INCOME IN THE U-S COULD SEE A BIG DROP-OFF AS WELL. WHILE OVERALL NET FARM INCOME IS EXPECTED TO BE LOWER, THE LIVESTOCK SIDE OF THE BUSINESS MAY TELL A DIFFERENT STORY. LIVESTOCK RECEIPTS AND THE VALUE OF INVENTORY IS FORECAST 3 POINT 5 BILLION DOLLARS HIGHER...MUCH OF THAT ON THE DAIRY SIDE. LOWER FEED COSTS PLAYS A ROLE. USDA EXPECTS FEED EXPENSES TO FALL ELEVEN PERCENT. USDA UPPED ITS EXPORT FORECASTS FOR CORN, SOYBEANS AND WHEAT IN THE GOVERNMENT'S LATEST SUPPLY AND DEMAND REPORT. MEANWHILE, COTTON ACREAGE IS PROJECTED TO GET A BOOST THIS YEAR. THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL'S EARLY SEASON PLANTING INTENTIONS SURVEY. THE COUNCIL ESTIMATES 11.25 MILLION ACRES WILL BE PLANTED IN COTTON. THAT'S UP 8 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR.
WE'RE OFF TO LOUISVILLE AS OUR ANALYSTS GATHER AT THE FARM MACHINERY SHOW.
WELL, AMERICA, WE HAVE A FARM BILL. IN FACT, THE RELATIVE SILENCE IN THE FARM MEDIA SHOWS JUST HOW DEPENDENT WE HAD BECOME ON FARM BILL FRUSTRATION FOR STORIES. NOW THAT THIS BABY HAS ARRIVED IT LOOKS LIKE OUR FARMS HAVE SOME HOMEWORK TO DO. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU HAVEN'T STARTED WADING THROUGH THE DECISION TREES FOR WHICH TYPE OF REVENUE PROGRAM OR INSURANCE WILL FIT YOUR OPERATION BEST, YOU WILL NEED TO START SOON. DON'T EXPECT IT TO BE AN EASY OR ANXIETY-FREE CALL EITHER. BEST OF ALL MANY OF US WILL HAVE TO HELP LANDOWNERS WALK THROUGH THE COMPLICATED CHOICES AS WELL. WHICH LEADS ME TO SUSPECT THERE COULD BE THE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCE OF INFLUENCING MANY SHARE RENT LANDLORDS TO SIMPLY OPT FOR CASH RENT INSTEAD THE HEADACHE. BY WORKING TO GET THE GOVERNMENT TO SHIELD US FROM RISK, MANY TENANTS COULD END UP WITH A DOUBLE LOAD. THE COMPARISONS WITH THE INTRICACIES OF THE LOAN DEFICIENCY PROGRAM - LDP'S - IS HARD FOR ME TO IGNORE. THERE IS ONCE AGAIN A PREMIUM TO BE CAPTURED BY GAMING THE FARM PROGRAM. FOR ALL THEIR FAULTS, STRAIGHTFORWARD FIXED DEFICIENCY PAYMENTS CERTAINLY DECREASED HASSLE FOR THE FSA AND FARMERS. IT'S EARLY INNINGS, OF COURSE, AND PRICES AND CROP PROSPECTS COULD MAKE THESE CHOICES MORE OBVIOUS, BUT WHEN A PROGRAM LASTS FIVE YEARS, IT TAKES A TRUE PROPHET TO MAKE THE PERFECT ONE-TIME CALL. WHAT HISTORY ALSO TELLS US IS THE MARKET WILL SOON FIGURE OUT HOW THE FARM BILL IS AFFECTING OUR PRODUCTION PLANS AND FOLD THAT KNOWLEDGE INTO PRICES.
HELLO AND WELCOME TO U-S FARM REPORT, I'M JOHN PHIPPS. SEEING THE PROPANE PROBLEM CLOSE UP IS HEART-RENDING FOR ALL INVOLVED IN THE MIDWEST. SHORTAGES FORCED TO PRICES TO DOUBLE AND MORE, AND FRIGID TEMPERATURES HAVE KEPT DEMAND WAY AHEAD OF NORMAL. SO NOT ONLY ARE TIGHT FAMILY BUDGETS SHREDDED BY AN EXPECTED PRICE INCREASE, BUT FOLKS NEED MORE JUST TO KEEP THEIR HOUSES LIVABLE. MEANWHILE. PROPANE SUPPLIERS ARE ANXIOUSLY TRYING TO AVOID THE HOT POTATO PROBLEM OF ENDING UP WITH EXPENSIVE INVENTORY JUST AS WARM WEATHER FINALLY ARRIVES. WHEN DEMAND EBBS, THIS SUPPLY DRIVEN SPIKE COULD EVAPORATE AND LOWER PRICES. THIS BRAUTAL WINTER HAS EXPOSED SOME GLARING ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PROBLEMS.
THE PROPANE SHORTAGE CAUSING ISSUES FOR MANY FOLKS IN THE U-S FINALLY CAUGHT THE EYE OF THOSE IN WASHINGTON.THE NORTHERN HALF OF CALIFORNIA DID RECEIVE SOME MOISTURE RELIEF LAST WEEK, BUT IT'S NOT ENOUGH TO FREE RESIDENTS FROM THE DROUGHT. AND NOW MORE FEDERAL HELP COULD BE ON THE WAY. PRESIDENT OBAMA VISITED THE GOLDEN STATE FRIDAY. WHILE THERE, HE ANNOUNCED 160 MILLION DOLLARS IN FEDERAL AID. 100 MILLION OF THAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FARM BILL RESTORING LAPSED PROGRAMS LIKE LIVESTOCK DISASTER AID. THE OTHER PROGRAMS ANNOUNCED SET ASIDE 5 MILLION DOLLARS IN CONSERVATION ASSITANCE AND 3 MILLION DOLLARS TO HELP COMMUNITIES FACING WATER SHORTAGES. NEW RESEARCH OUT OF CANADA SHOWS PORCINE EPIDIMIC DIAHREA VIRUS, OR P-E-D-V, IS BEING SPREAD THROUGH FEED. BUT HERE IN THE U-S, THE CAUSE OF the RAPIDLY EXPANDING VIRUS IS STILL UNKNOWN. THIS WEEK ZOETIS ANNOUNCED ITS TEAMING UP WITH IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY TO COME UP WITH A VACCINE. THE TWO GROUPS WILL IDENTIFY AND TEST A VACCINE CANDIDATE THAT WILL HOPEFULLY HELP CONTROL P-E-D-V. JUST SINCE DECEMBER, MORE THAN 100 NEW CASES HAVE BEEN REPORTED. IT'S NOW IN 23 STATES. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR NEW FARM EQUIPMENT, THERE WAS ONLY ONE PLACE TO BE THIS WEEK - THE NATIONAL FARM MACHINERY SHOW IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. WHILE MANY OF US IN THE EASTERN CORNBELT ARE TIRED OF THE SNOW, A NEW MAP PROVES A QUICK WARM UP WOULDN'T BE GOOD. STATES SUCH AS ILLINOIS, INDIANA AND OHIO ARE ALREADY AT 300 TO 400 PERCENT OF ANNUAL SNOWFALL. BUT LOOK AT IOWA. THE WESTERN HALF IS DRY, WITH SOME AREAS ONLY A QUARTER TO THREE QUARTERS OF ITS NORMAL SNOWFALL AMOUNTS.
AS PLANTERS AND COMBINES BECOME MORE ADVANCED, THE ABILITY TO PLANT DIFFERENT SEEDS IN THE SAME FIELD BECOMES MORE FEASIBLE. NATIONAL REPORTER TYNE MORGAN INTRODUCES US TO TWO FARMERS WHO SAY NOT LETTING VALUABLE INPUTS GO TO WASTE IS PAYING OFF. AND IT'S ALL BECAUSE THEY FARM IN THE ZONE.
I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT THIS WINTER HAS BEEN A BEAR. BETWEEN THE BONE-CHILLING TEMPERATURES AND DAILY SNOWSTORMS, I'M READY FOR SPRING. BUT AS BAXTER BLACK TELLS US, NO MATTER WHAT THE SITUATION, IT COULD BE WORSE.
TRACTOR TALES THIS WEEK TAKES US TO CENTRAL KANSAS FOR AN INTERESTING JOHN DEERE H-R.
TODAY'S COUNTRY CHURCH SALUTE GOES TO A CHURCH THAT CELEBRATED 125 YEARS THIS PAST SUMMER. BRIGHTON CHAPEL CHURCH OF BRIGHTON, INDIANA HAS BEEN AT ITS CURRENT LOCATION SINCE 1908. BUT IT'S GROWN AND EXPANDED OVER THE YEARS TODAY THE CONGREGATION IS YOUNGER, WITH AN AVERAGE AGE OF 35. BUT THE BIGGEST GROUP IS NEWBORNS TO 10 YEARS OLD AND 31 TO 40 YEAR OLDS. THE SERVICES HAVE CHANGED WITH THE TIMES. AND TODAY, WORSHIP IS CONTEMPORARY AND LIVELY, ATTRACTING THAT YOUNGER GENERATION. OUR THANKS TO ELIZABETH OAKLEY FOR SHARING THEIR STORY.
TIME NOW FOR OUR WEEKLY LOOK INSIDE THE FARM REPORT MAILBAG.WE HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT SOLAR ENERGY THIS WEEK. "I AM CURIOUS WHY FARMERS DON'T CONVERT TO SOLAR. WITH THE LONG TERM BENEFITS I WOULD THINK MORE WOULD BE DOING IT." LAWRENCE SCHUCHART LAWRENCE, THE SMART-ALEC ANSWER IS WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT SOLAR - HARVESTING THE ENERGY OF THE SUN WITH PLANTS IS WHAT WE DO BEST. BUT I KNOW YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT POWERING OUR EQUIPMENT AND FARMS.
FARMERS HAVE FLIRTED WITH USING SOLAR POWER FOR MY ENTIRE CAREER. WE BUILT SOLAR COLLECTORS ON OUR MACHINE SHEDS BACK IN THE 70'S TO HEAT AIR FOR CROP DRYERS, FOR EXAMPLE. BUT SOLAR ENERGY HAS TWO BIG DISAVANTAGES FOR FARMERS: IT'S INTERMITTENT AND WHILE PLENTIFUL, ONLY ARRIVES SLOWLY, DILUTED OVER LARGE AREAS. BUT THE BIG NEWS IS PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR - GOING FROM SUNLIGHT DIRECTLY TO ELECTRICITY - IS MAKING HUGE STRIDES TOWARD ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY. I RAN INTO AN OLD FRIEND FROM UPPER NEW YORK STATE WHO IS NEGOTIATING WITH A COMPANY FOR A LARGE PV INSTALLATION ON HIS FARM. THE COST OF PV IS DROPPING RAPIDLY AND THIS YEAR WILL COMPETE WITH COAL AND NATURAL GAS-FIRED ELECTRIC PLANTS AROUND 10 CENTS PER KILOWATT-HOUR. THE NEXT BIG STEP WILL BE A SMARTER GRID WHICH WILL HELP BALANCE THE SUPPLIES FROM SOLAR AND WIND WITH ROLLING CAPACITY SO THAT FARMS CAN SELL EXTRA ENERGY. THE REAL BREAKTHROUGH WILL COME WHEN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY HELPS STORE COLLECTED ENERGY FOR PEAK-TIME OR LARGE DEMANDS. THAT STEP IS FARTHER OFF, UNFORTUNATELY.