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Evan Mobley leads Cavaliers to 19-point comeback win with dominant 4th quarter, stunning block on Jayson Tatum
Mobley took over on both ends of the floor in the fourth
By Jack Maloney
Nov 14, 2021 at 12:33 am ET 4 min read
Early on Saturday, we learned that some coaches around the NBA are jealous they don't get to coach Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Evan Mobley. Later that night, he showed exactly why that's the case with a dominant fourth quarter to lead the Cavs to a 19-point comeback win over the Boston Celtics.
After trailing by 19 late in the third quarter, the Cavs gave themselves a chance by getting the deficit down to 12 entering the fourth. From there, they turned things over to Mobley, who took control on both ends of the floor. He scored 12 points in the frame to nearly match the Celtics by himself, and came up with a number of huge defensive plays, including a stunning chase-down block on Jayson Tatum.
For the night, he finished with 19 points, nine rebounds and three blocks on 8 of 13 from the field, and the Cavaliers were plus-16 with him on the floor in a game they won by two. It was just the latest show of brilliance from a player who has established himself as the best in the class so far. Let's take a closer look at how Mobley put the Cavaliers on his back.
We have to focus first on Mobley's defense, because it's been his calling card through the first few weeks of his rookie campaign, and it was where he made the best play of the night. In fact, his incredible play to chase down Tatum just might wind up as one of the best blocks of the season.
In the middle of the fourth, Mobley tried to go to the basket but came up short with his floater after a spin move. Instead of sulking, Mobley immediately began sprinting back down to the other end and finally caught up to Tatum right at the rim. He extended and sent the shot away. The refs initially called it goaltending on the floor, but the replay showed Mobley somehow got the ball before Tatum released it. Truly a remarkable play.
But Mobley wasn't just making highlight reel plays. He kept showing up time and again to make life difficult for the Celtics with smart rotations and active hands. There was a block on Dennis Schroder early in the quarter, a deflected Marcus Smart pass that turned into a turnover and a perfect contest to force an airball from Tatum on the switch.
Just look how he sits down in a stance to prevent Tatum from getting into the lane, then has the quickness and length to get out for a perfect contest.
On the final possession of the game, with the Cavs clinging to a two-point lead, he also helped keep the ball out of Tatum's hands, which ultimately led to a bad shot from Schroder. Mobley's effort on the defensive end was a big factor in the Celtics' brutal fourth, during which they scored just 15 points and turned the ball over eight times.
It was also another example of why he's drawn comparisons to Kevin Garnett and Anthony Davis after only 14 games. Few rookies have ever come into the league this polished on the defensive end, and Mobley has the potential to be the best player in the league on that side of the ball some day.
While most of the discussion about Mobley rightfully centers on his defense, he's not a stiff on the other end. He's averaging 15.6 points on 52.7 percent shooting and flashed some really terrific stuff in the fourth quarter as he put up 12 points on 5 of 7 from the field.
He started off with this smooth turnaround fadeaway over Grant Williams that left a stunned Celtics broadcast team with nothing to say but "wow."
Later on he put more of his outside skills on display with a hesitation pull-up jumper right in Robert Williams III's face.
And then, with less than two minutes to play and the Cavs trailing by two, he showed what happens if you try to guard him with a wing. He went down in the post and bullied Tatum en route to a clutch turnaround hook shot to tie the score.
Three completely different moves, three positive results. Mobley might never be a 25-point-per-game guy, in part because he's so wired to play the game the right way and get his teammates involved. But it's clear already that he's going to be able to score when necessary.
If you aren't watching Mobley on a regular basis, the praise might seem hyperbolic, but it's not. He is the real deal. Thanks in large part to his impact on both ends of the floor, the Cavs are now 9-5, which is their best start since 2017, and he has them just a game out of the best record in the Eastern Conference.
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Romance is the sweet part of loving. Growing excitement, gentle touches and beauty. Not just physical beauty, but beauty from within. The phone call to say hi, the note that says I thought of you today, the pressed flower. Look at this butterfly and think of how it glides from flower to flower, sipping sweetness and moving on.
I dare you to think of something bad about butterflies. It's true. Just look at the beauty of this insect which brings oohs and ahhs. Have you ever heard anyone say yuck it's a butterfly. If you did, I hope you kept a safe distance from the person who said it.
photographed this beauty, it cooperated and stayed in my flower bed for nearly an hour. I was mesmerized by its color and the way it flitted from flower to flower. This little animal is programmed to drink as much nectar as possible and then start another life over by laying an egg. They go about their business, not bothering anyone, but bringing pleasure to those who happen to see it.
On a deeper level, think about this. With all the things God had to take care of, he took the time to paint this little insect like a masterpiece. Why? Could it survive just as well if it was plain brown? Yes, but not nearly as pleasing to the eye. We have a tendency to take for granted the beauty that sits right outside our door. Instead, we rush around, looking for things to entertain us and bring us pleasure. Stop and look out the door. Butterflies are free.
If you believe the old saying, then this picture should say a lot. That's me hanging over the side, watching as we dig deeper into the mud. I took this trip to Canyon de Chelle last April. It was one of those momentous journeys that is life changing.


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The girls of 16 and Pregnant Season 4 were in New York City last weekend to film their reunion special with Dr. Drew. But, while they were there, a few of the moms helped promote the show by making appearances and doing interviews. Briana DeJesus and Katie Yeager were featured on Good Morning America and Alexandria Sekella made a video for CBS news.
In the clip, Alex talks about what it was like becoming a mother so young, including how it happened and how it has impacted her life. The video also features footage from Alex's episode, which looks to be quite dramatic thanks to her baby daddy Matt McCann's drug problem and Alex's lack of aversion to getting loud when the situation calls for it:
Be sure to see our profile post on Alexandria Sekella with all sorts of info, photos, and even videos of Alex!
Here are some quotes and highlights from the video:
"I was 16 years old when I got pregnant, right before my 17th birthday. And I was a junior."
"My friends were excited … 'Oh my god, you're going to have a baby! It's going to be awesome!' Yeah. You think that because she's not yours."
"I really, really wish that I hadn't become pregnant because an entire year of dance I missed."
Alex got pregnant even though she was on birth control and her boyfriend Matt was using a condom. Alex was on an antibiotic for a bacterial infection which neutralized her birth control, so when they had a condom burst, it resulted in a pregnancy.
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Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett speaks with a female airman during her first visit to Afghanistan as service secretary. Photo via Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett on Twitter.
Barrett Makes First Trip to Afghanistan as SECAF
Nov. 20, 2019 | By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory
Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett and Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein visited 455th Air Expeditionary Wing airmen at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, this week as part of their first joint trip to the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, according to a Nov. 19 USAF release.
Prior to becoming service Secretary, Barrett was a member of the US-Afghan Women's Council, according to her Air Force biography. But while she has an established track record of visiting Afghanistan as part of her collaboration with its female citizens and businesswomen, this was her first visit to the country as SECAF.
"I'm here because it is such an important location, and it is a place where America is making a difference," Barrett said in the release. "Aviation is how we project power in this area, and the airmen here at Bagram are a huge part of the reason why those efforts are successful."
During the stop, the leaders hosted an all-call that tackled audience questions on topics ranging from "gender equality and technological advancements, to enlisted education and the development of the Space Force," and they learned about the wing's roles in Operations Freedom's Sentinel and Resolute Support, the release stated.
"The air component is absolutely critical to our success here because we bring the asymmetric advantage that our forces need to be able to prevail," Goldfein said in the release. "We're also helping build an Afghan air force so they can police their own borders, which is what we're after in the end."


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Small businesses create more than 75% of the country's new jobs
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At first blush, they appear to be dark blobs in an airy warehouse space. After stepping closer, though, the compelling landscapes of Hernan Bas become clearer to the viewer. The Forest For the Trees, Bas' solo show at Fredric Snitzer (widely considered to be the driving force behind Miami's contemporary art movement), highlights the meager state of humanity within an untamed, exhausting jungle.
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Bas faithfully reproduces the feeling of a vibrant pastoral scene, allowing the complex structures of the trees, foliage and water to structure the overall composition. But what completes this work is a deep melancholy expressed through the exhausted, helpless youth. He seems to reveal a weariness, a sad acceptance that no one will help him. What's more, while his injury is fresh, it is unclear how recent the car accidents had occurred before or after his arrival; which leads to the realization that others may have been lost and forgotten in that very place.
Each one of Bas' young men in his works holds a dispossessed, wistful look: seeking some sort of contact or comfort that is far beyond their situations. The visage of the green-eyed boy in The Day The Love Tree Fell is a poignant reminder of our steady loss of innocence, giving way to a world wracked with cynicism and destruction. 'The Horn of Plenty' appears to mirror our desensitized attitude towards the luxurious sights and sounds of our modern existence, while that existence continues to incite quiet fascination.
Bas generously layers his surfaces reflecting a solid command of varying brushstrokes, with mesh-like sections of the trees, large sweeps of a palette knife, and deliberate gestures drawing attention to the flattened perspective. Figures are boldly outlined, pulling the viewer back into the tragic narratives in brilliant, stereoscopic color; a delicate balance between distinctive representation of natural forms interspersed with enigmatic abstract elements.
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Artificial intelligence is already helping determine your future – whether it's your Netflix viewing preferences, your suitability for a mortgage or your compatibility with a prospective employer. But can we agree, at least for now, that having an AI determine your guilt or innocence in a court of law is a step too far?
Worryingly, it seems this may already be happening. When American Chief Justice John Roberts recently attended an event, he was asked whether he could forsee a day "when smart machines, driven with artificial intelligences, will assist with courtroom fact finding or, more controversially even, judicial decision making". He responded: "It's a day that's here and it's putting a significant strain on how the judiciary goes about doing things".
Roberts might have been referring to the recent case of Eric Loomis, who was sentenced to six years in prison at least in part by the recommendation of a private company's secret proprietary software. Loomis, who has a criminal history and was sentenced for having fled the police in a stolen car, now asserts that his right to due process was violated as neither he nor his representatives were able to scrutinise or challenge the algorithm behind the recommendation.
The report was produced by a software product called Compas, which is marketed and sold by Nortpointe Inc to courts. The program is one incarnation of a new trend within AI research: ones designed to help judges make "better" – or at least more data-centric – decisions in court.
While specific details of Loomis' report remain sealed, the document is likely to contain a number of charts and diagrams quantifying Loomis' life, behaviour and likelihood of re-offending. It may also include his age, race, gender identity, browsing habits and, I don't know … measurements of his skull. The point is we don't know.
What we do know is that the prosecutor in the case told the judge that Loomis displayed "a high risk of violence, high risk of recidivism, high pretrial risk." This is standard stuff when it comes to sentencing. The judge concurred and told Loomis that he was "identified, through the Compas assessment, as an individual who is a high risk to the community".
The Wisconsin Supreme Court convicted Loomis, adding that the Compas report brought valuable information to their decision, but qualified it by saying he would have received the same sentence without it. But how can we know that for sure? What sort of cognitive biases are involved when an all-powerful "smart" system like Compas suggests what a judge should do?
Now let's be clear, there is nothing "illegal" about what the Wisconsin court did – it's just a bad idea under the circumstances. Other courts are free to do the same.
Worryingly, we don't actually know the extent to which AI and other algorithms are being used in sentencing. My own research indicates that several jurisdictions are "trialling" systems like Compas in closed trials, but that they cannot announce details of their partnerships or where and when they are being used. We also know that there are a number of AI startups that are competing to build similar systems.
However, the use of AI in law doesn't start and end with sentencing, it starts at investigation. A system called VALCRI has already been developed to perform the labour-intensive aspects of a crime analyst's job in mere seconds – wading through tonnes of data like texts, lab reports and police documents to highlight things that may warrant further investigation.
The UK's West Midlands Police will be trialling VALCRI for the next three years using anonymised data – amounting to some 6.5m records. A similar trial is underway from the police in Antwerp, Belgium. However, past AI projects involving anonymised data have been problematic.
Technology has brought many benefits to the court room, ranging from photocopiers to DNA fingerprinting and sophisticated surveillance techniques. But that doesn't mean any technology is an improvement.
While using AI in investigations and sentencing could potentially help save time and money, it raises some thorny issues. A report on Compas from ProPublica made clear that black defendants in Broward County Florida "were far more likely than white defendants to be incorrectly judged to be at a higher rate of recidivism". Recent work by Joanna Bryson, professor of computer science at the University of Bath, highlights that even the most "sophisticated" AIs can inherit the racial and gender biases of those who create them.
What's more, what is the point of offloading decision making (at least in part) to an algorithm on matters that are uniquely human? Why do we go through the trouble of selecting juries composed of our peers? The standard in law has never been one of perfection, but rather the best that our abilities as mere humans allow us. We make mistakes but, over time, and with practice, we accumulate knowledge on how not to make them again – constantly refining the system.
What Compas, and systems like it, represent is the "black boxing" of the legal system. This must be resisted forcefully. Legal systems depend on continuity of information, transparency and ability to review. What we do not want as a society is a justice system that encourages a race to the bottom for AI startups to deliver products as quickly, cheaply and exclusively as possible. While some AI observers have seen this coming for years, it's now here – and it's a terrible idea.
An open source, reviewable version of Compas would be an improvement. However, we must ensure that we first raise standards in the justice system before we begin offloading responsibility to algorithims. AI should not just be an excuse not to invest.
While there is a lot of money to be made in AI, there is also a lot of genuine opportunity. It can change a lot for the better if we get it right, and ensure that its benefits accrue for all and don't just entrench power at the top of the pyramid.
I have no perfect solutions for all these problems right now. But I do know that when it comes to the role of AI in law we must ask in which context they are being used, for what purposes and with what meaningful oversight. Until those questions can be answered with certainty, be very very sceptical. Or at the very least know some very good lawyers.
AI as judge = perfection!
I know this will take awhile to perfect but that will be the final outcome.


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The government paid out nearly £140,000 in taxpayer's money pursuing a court case against a father who took his daughter on holiday during term time, new figures show.
The revelation comes as the case, which was closely watched by families across the country hoping for cheaper family holidays, returns to Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court.
A Supreme Court ruling earlier this year backed the government's position against unauthorised absences, but figures obtained under a Freedom of Information request show that the government spent the equivalent of six newly-qualified teachers' salaries pursuing the case.
As of May 10, the Department for Education (DfE) bill for the court cases was £139,891.93, the figures show.
There was no way the government were going to let this go!
of course, the supreme court decided that "regular" meant every possible occasion. There is no compusion to send your children to school at all, just that they are "educated"
so the original fine of £60 was actually a charge for breaching the terms of the agreement the parents and pupil signed whan accepting a place at that school. Now that the courts have re-engineered the law and the meaning of words councils can if they wish start a battle with those who home school or use other methods of educating their children . I bet we dont see a series of raids on religious schools though, just on the home groups.
Also, does it mean if I order a "regular" cofffee at a well known retail outlet I can be taken to court for not buying one the next day?
I remember when I was at school, (and we are going back 25 to 30 years here), holidays were permitted during term time but it needed the approval by the Headteacher or senior member if teaching staff for a special form to be filled in. I think I remember that being mentioned in the parent's handbook that the school gave out when I was in Year 7.
Mind you, I suppose that the current rules prevent the envy and resentment of one pupil enjoying himself on the beach on the other side of the world while his peers have to attend normal lessons at school and so on. I am someone who has an August birthday, sand so therefore because of English term times, I never had to go to school on my birthday - in other words, I was able to do something special on that date without school getting in the way of it - I don't know how lucky I was to have my birthday at that time of year.
I remember there was a school Referendum to change the school terms and to have the school work all the way through August, and obviously hardly anyone supported it - I bet that the amount of truancy that would have gone on in August would have caused a U-turn in those plans as a result. And, that would have frustrated families who wanted to take holidays at that time of year as well.
As Eric's Brother has just said, there isn't and compulsion to send children to school, but school is the default legal way of a child being educated - unless plans are officially made, it would be regarded that as a child is absent from school, they are not being educated, and so the EWO would be brought in, visiting parents and so on. I hated school when I was a pupil, and I often wished that I was home educated, and that my parents were rich enough for me to spend two weeks on the other side of the world, forgetting the misery if being bullied and so on.
No it wasn't. If your child is a registered pupil at a (local authority) school the fine is for breach of the relevant Act and Regulations. Parents accepting a place at a local authority school don't sign any legally binding agreement. Some schools ask parents to sign up to various forms of home-school agreement, but these are just vague promises to support the school. They have no legal status, they aren't contracts, and no-one can be fined anything under them.
Well the fine is for breach of the Act. That's a given. The Act, however, is vague. Regular can mean anything, and the Supreme Court were tasked to clarify what it Parliament intended it to mean in this context.
1. This case is all about the meaning of the word "regularly" when describing the attendance of a child at school. Under section 444(1) of the Education Act 1996, if a child of compulsory school age "fails to attend regularly" at the school where he is a registered pupil, his parent is guilty of an offence. There are at least three possible meanings of "regularly" in that provision: (a) evenly spaced, as in "he attends Church regularly every Sunday"; (b) sufficiently often, as in "he attends Church regularly, almost every week"; or © in accordance with the rules, as in "he attends Church when he is required to do so". When does a pupil fail to attend school regularly? Is it sufficient if she turns up regularly every Wednesday, or if she attends over 90% of the days when she is required to do so, or does she have to attend on every day when she is required to do so, unless she has permission to be absent or some other recognised excuse?
40. Ninth, and this is the reason why the local authority have appealed and the Secretary of State has intervened in support, there are very good policy reasons why this interpretation [(b) in Para 1] simply will not do. It is not just that there is a clear statistical link between school attendance and educational achievement. It is more the disruptive effect of unauthorised absences. These disrupt the education of the individual child. Work missed has to be made up, requiring extra work by the teacher who has already covered and marked this subject matter with the other pupils. Having to make up for one pupil's absence may also disrupt the work of other pupils. Group learning will be diminished by the absence of individual members of the group. Most of all, if one pupil can be taken out whenever it suits the parent, then so can others. Different pupils may be taken out at different times, thus increasing the disruptive effect exponentially.
41. Finally, given the strictness of the previous law, Parliament is unlikely to have found it acceptable that parents could take their children out of school in blatant disregard of the school rules, either without having asked for permission at all or, having asked for it, been refused. This is not an approach to rule-keeping which any educational system can be expected to find acceptable. It is a slap in the face to those obedient parents who do keep the rules, whatever the cost or inconvenience to themselves.
43. First, there are many examples where a very minor or trivial breach of the law can lead to criminal liability. It is an offence to steal a milk bottle, to drive at 31 miles per hour where the limit is 30, or to fail to declare imported goods which are just over the permitted limit. The answer in such cases is a sensible prosecution policy. In some cases, of which this is one, this can involve the use of fixed penalty notices, which recognise that a person should not have behaved in this way but spare him a criminal conviction. If such cases are prosecuted, the court can deal with them by an absolute or conditional discharge if appropriate.
44. Second, this had not been thought an objection under the pre-1944 law. It was recognised that this sometimes produced harsh results, but the aim was to bring home to parents how important it was that they ensured that their children went to school. The offence in section 444(1) is an offence of strict liability, whereas the offence in section 444(1A) is not.
I think the Court called it right, and the Council/Govt were right to pursue this as the situation could not be left in limbo - affecting every LEA in the country.
Looking back to when it came to the school making their original decision, I don't think it helped Mr Platt, that on the week he submitted his request to take the child out of school, the former Mrs Platt had taken the child out of school for a holiday without authorisation. It also didn't help that she paid her fine. And furthermore that the school warned him (as they are required to do so) that he would be fined if he ignored their refusal to allow him to remove the child.
I agree that a child absent in term time disrupts the class, but come to middle of June at least in primary school they don't do anything.
They just play, read books and do art and craft.
It seems that teachers are already on holiday mode, no homework, no new lessons, nothing to miss.
So if a parent takes a child on holiday 3 days before the official school closure to avoid paying double the price, he is fined to line the council's pocket.
This is legalised theft if you ask me.
Every case should be analysed individually.
For example, a child taken to a fishing trip would learn much more than a child locked in a classroom making the umpteenth rocket out of a cardboard tube.
Unfortunately this will not bring money in so a penalty is imposed.
he is fined to line the council's pocket.
The Council don't keep the money from Penalty Notices for school absence. Councils collect it on behalf of the government and it goes to the Treasury. Councils are allowed to deduct only the cost to them of administering the Penalty Notice.
Same offence (theft), different offender.
I wonder why councils are so keen to collect this money if they only get their costs back.
Maybe they inflate the costs???
Noooo, they are law abiding authorities, aren't they?
Because Councils are under a statutory duty to secure school attendance and take action to prosecute for breach of attendance rules. And because Councils do actually believe that good attendance is important.
This must be the funniest and most naive comment I read on CAG.
They fine people taking their children to relatives' wedding abroad for a couple of days.
Happened to my friend and after the appeal he had to pay.
If my cousin is getting married abroad on a weekday (yes, they do that) and I can't leave the kids home alone, what can I do???
Anything else is just a mean to rake more money in.
You've an odd sense of humour if a discussion about councils' statutory duties under the Education Acts amuses you, but each to their own.
(b) they don't do it for the money because they don't keep the money. It goes to the Treasury.
I recently let my daughter have a week off as she got offered an all expenses paid trip to New York. She is in 6th form and had to miss 2 mock A level exams, which she has subsequently taken. I did put in a request for the absence which was obviously denied but was told off the record that the trip was too much of an opportunity to miss and as long as I was prepared to risk the fine she should go. I am lucky that she is a hard worker with all her A levels predicted to be A's so I have faith in her ability and 1 week will not make any difference.
What gets me is I may get a fine for the unauthorised absence but they are ok with teachers having days off whenever they seem to want them therefore not being available.
Saying all that my wife is a primary teacher so I see it from both sides!!
How much does it cost to send a letter? £60?
I have no axe to grind because I've never been fined in my days and now i take my grandchildren on holiday when they're off, accepting the fact that I have to pay double.
What I don't like is the council pretending to act for the common good when in fact the just rake money in.
See all kind of enforcement and fast declining services.
But if you are a council manager, I understand your point, after all they pay your wages (and bonuses).
Well spotted king12345. I am indeed a very senior council manager on a £100k+ salary and I spend most of my day screwing money out of poor people. On the minus side I still haven't been able to develop your cynicism about local government but I'm working on it.


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Iran's president signals softer line on web censorship and Islamic dress code
Newly elected Hassan Rouhani, an opponent of segregation by gender, says Iranians' freedoms and rights have been ignored
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Tue 2 Jul 2013 13.28 EDT First published on Tue 2 Jul 2013 13.28 EDT
Iran's president-elect Hassan Rouhani attends his first press conference after being elected in June. Photograph: Ahmad Halabisaz/Xinhua Press/Corbis
Two weeks after his sensational victory Iran's president-elect, Hassan Rouhani, has expressed relatively progressive views about civil liberties, freedom of expression and the internet.
Social networking sites such as Facebook were, he said, a welcome phenomenon.
In his most outspoken interview in the Iranian media, Rouhani told Chelcheragh – a popular youth magazine – that he is opposed to segregation of sexes in society, would work to minimise censorship and believes internet filtering is futile.
"In the age of digital revolution, one cannot live or govern in a quarantine," he said as he made clear he is opposed to the authorities' harsh crackdown on Iranians owning satellite dishes, which millions have installed on rooftops for access to foreign-based TV channels illegal in the country.
Rouhani, who has promised to put the Islamic republic back on the path of moderation after eight acrimonious years under the outgoing president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, warned that citizens' rights had been neglected.
He said he stood in the June presidential election as a candidate critical of the current situation and also because he felt the country was at peril.
"Today the republican [nature] of our country is overshadowed by a specific interpretation of its Islamic [character]," he said.
Rouhani's reference to the republican character of Iran's ruling system is a hint that the Islamic republic's legitimacy is meant to come from the popular vote. Rouhani is scheduled to be sworn into office in early August.
"Some of the principles of our constitution have been emphasised while others were neglected and this is why we are facing an imbalance as a result," he said.
"The freedom and rights of people have been ignored but those of the rulers have been emphasised … Restricting [people's right] to criticise will only stifle and lead to inefficiency."
Of internet filtering, Rouhani said some of the measures taken by the authorities to restrict users' access online was not done in good faith and was instead politically motivated.
"There are political reasons. They have fears of the freedom people have in online atmosphere, this is why they seek to restrict information. But filtering is incapable of producing any [useful] results," he said.
"Supporters of internet filtering should explain whether they've successfully restricted access to information? Which important piece of news has filtering been able to black out in recent years?"
He added: "Filtering has not even stopped people from accessing unethical [a reference to pornographic] websites. Widespread online filtering will only increase distrust between people and the state."
Access to hundreds of thousands of websites is blocked in Iran, including Facebook and Twitter, but millions of Iranians use them via anti-filtering software or virtual private network (VPN) services.
Despite the filtering, Rouhani's campaign was active on both sites at election time.
"The virtual space is a tool and it can be an opportunity or a threat," said Rouhani.
"I remember that [former president] Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani once called social networking websites such as Facebook a welcome phenomenon. Indeed they are."
Since Rouhani's win, web users in Iran have reported a relative easing of online censorship and say revoked access to VPN accounts has been restored.
Rouhani also pledged to minimise censorship of artistic and cultural works and said the state – instead of interfering in the affairs of artists and cultural figures – should provide them with security.
"We should not tighten the red lines all the time, we should show that censorship is not our goal," he said.
On the question of women wearing the hijab, a contentious issue in a country with millions unhappy about the mandatory religious code, the president-elect said he was against the crackdown against women with loose clothing – but he stopped short of saying it should be left as voluntary.
Each summer, as the heat bears down and makes it difficult for women and men in Iran to stick to their forced Islamic dress code, the religious police go out on to the streets to watch out for loose hijabs, inappropriate dress or hairstyles.
"I'm certainly against these actions," said Rouhani, saying a women without a hijab is not necessarily without virtue.
"If a women or a man does not comply with our rules for clothing, his or her virtue should not come under question … In my view, many women in our society who do not respect our hijab laws are virtuous. Our emphasis should be on the virtue."
In his interview, Rouhani said he opposed segregation of men and women, including at universities, and criticised the politicians who are against allowing women to enter stadiums to watch football matches along with men.
Iran's state television, IRIB, the mouthpiece of the country's ruling system, also came under attack from Rouhani.
"A large population of our youth are ignoring the [state] television because in it they haven't seen the honesty, morality, justice that it merits," he said.
"When the state TV shows a programme about the birth of a panda in a Chinese zoo but doesn't broadcast anything about workers staging a protest because they haven't been paid for six months … it's obvious that people and the youth will ignore it. The solution is to have freedom of expression.
"If a day comes that our television shows more news coverage than foreign networks such as BBC, then people will reconcile with it."
Rouhani has previously criticised the IRIB. During his first post-election speech at the weekend, he said a country which receives its legitimacy from its people should not fear free media.
He also said: "Injustice is an injustice … it's a double standard to call an injustice in an unfriendly country as an injustice but to label the same thing in a friendly country as not … human rights is same in any place around the world."


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ALMOST a year after the historic signing to support the world's first compound semiconductor cluster in South-East Wales, Cardiff Capital Region Cabinet members today (March 26) was shown how the City Deal funding has been invested.
The 10 council leaders of the CCR held one of their regular formal meetings at Newport Wafer Fab (NWF) where they also learnt about the compound semiconductor Foundry in Newport – CS Connected – and the opportunities it will present for the South-East Wales region, and how their investment has been used. Afterwards, a tour of the nearby Foundry showed the progress that has been made.
Last May, the Regional Cabinet agreed to contribute £38.5 million from the CCR City Deal's Wider Investment Fund towards the establishment by IQE plc of a major, cutting edge facility, as an anchor in the region for high end production of compound semiconductors.
The signing was the first such investment since the £1.2 billion CCR City Deal programme was formally signed on March 1, 2017.
The aim is to support the development of CS Connected – a compound semiconductor industrial cluster in the region – with the potential to leverage £375m of private sector investment, create up to 2,000 high skilled jobs, return the investment for use on other regional schemes, and create hundreds more jobs in the wider supply chain cluster.
Since the signing, IQE has experienced considerable growth and is already recruiting for more than 50 roles at the Newport site, signifying the positive growth of the Compound Semiconductor cluster in the region.
Dr Drew Nelson, founder and CEO of IQE plc, said: "Compound semiconductors are rapidly defining 21st century technologies, and Wales is uniquely positioned to be centre stage of this global, high-tech industry sector. The dedicated compound semiconductor facility between Cardiff and Newport will act as a key component of the burgeoning cluster that is already cementing Wales' reputation for technology leadership. The initiative is a shining example of what can be achieved through collaboration.
Newport Wafer Fab is the chip Foundry of the CS Cluster, providing a fast, agile semiconductor production service in a high technology campus, and is the UK's largest semiconductor centre.
Sam Evans, Director of External Affairs said: "The CS connected companies will be critical to CCR's macro economy ambitions. The Capital Region's strategic support is a key component in establishing SE Wales as the world's first compound semiconductor cluster.
The CCR City Deal is set to unlock significant economic growth across the CCR, which includes the ten local authorities of Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan.
The aims of the CCR City Deal are to create jobs and boost economic prosperity by improving productivity, tackle worklessness, build on foundations of innovation, invest in physical and digital infrastructure, provide support for business, and ensure that any economic benefits generated as a result are felt across the region.
Location: Caerphilly Council, Tredomen, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7FQ.
The CCR City Deal Wider Investment Fund is now open for applications. If you have a project with the potential to make a real positive impact on the regional economy, we want to hear from you.


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by Rob Starr | Oct 7, 2016 | News
In 1991, my nephew, Jody Skaggs, and I had worked together for eight years for two separate flooring contractors building their commercial departments from one that was labor-only in the hospitality business and the other was a residential flooring company.
The first, Edwards Carpet Services, dissolved due to a tragic car accident where one of the owners, Terry Edwards, died. As a team, Jody and I moved to another flooring company that was only residential but wanted to pursue commercial. Edwards taught us installation methods and installation procedures. At the second, we learned more about business practices, especially managing people, projects and money. I worked in sales while Jody worked on the operations side, primarily in warehousing.
A Commitment to Commercial Flooring
Jody and I had already discovered that we both loved the commercial flooring business. However, our employer was reluctant to commit to commercial projects because of the upfront investment with a longterm return. Our employer decided Jody and I would move into residential and the company would no longer pursue commercial. We believed there was an opportunity to create a business which was solely dedicated to the commercial side of the industry. We developed a business plan and outlined the organization structure we needed to succeed. We were confident that we could attract experienced staff and our reputation was strong enough that we could launch our operation.
My brother Tom Watkins decided to join us and brought a strong financial background and his previous experience owning a trucking company. Tom also brought extensive value in sales and operations. The leadership team was complete!
Unfortunately, we immediately faced a new challenge. The Texas economy had struggled over the past several years and most of the financial institutions we approached for a line of credit had not extended any investment funds for several years. We approached several banks with no success. Fortunately, a small local bank (who hadn't offered start-up money for almost three years) decided that we were a "good risk" and they offered the initial funds we needed to get started. We were ready to go!
Building on Strong Relationships
We chose the name Vector Concepts for our Vector Concepts' name represents the company's vision and mission well: a "vector" is a force on an object and "concept" is idea/design business. A "vector" is defined as a force/influence on an object and "concept" was idea/design. We believed that our mission and our business plan was to achieve success with a focused plan. We built our team through the personal connections we established during our previous experience in flooring. Also, we leveraged the extensive customer connections we developed over the previous decade with a focus on the tenant improvement segment. Jody and I had strong relationships with several general contractors in our area and we built on those relationships to capture our initial projects.
In the best sense, we were working with our friends and that approach really paid off. We continue with that attitude today – making sure each project is successful for our customers as well as Vector, keeping that team spirit and personal relationship to better our community and our businesses.
Fortunately, at the beginning, our largest customer was real estate developer Trammel Crow Co., a significant conglomerate with seven independent construction companies. Trammel Crow was fully aligned with our company and its business fueled the early years of Vector Concepts.
Our growth was rapid and exceeded our expectations. Jody, Tom and I remained firm with our commitment to grow our commercial business profitably and with integrity!
In 2006, Tom retired and, sadly, passed away five years later. His impact on the business was significant and we credit Tom with many great aspects of our business, and ultimately, our love of golf.
Focus on Increased Control
By 2000, we realized that a change to our business model was necessary to keep control of the rapidly-increasing volume. We remained tightly connected to our network of GCs and we knew we needed stronger control over the specifications that drive the projects. This required working more closely with the architects, designers and end-users, and increasing the number of projects for which we specified and purchased the materials. We shifted our selling focus and provided the training necessary for our sales team.
Today, 16 years later (and 25 years after Vector Concepts' conception), 35% of our work is linked to designers and end-users. Not only have we been able to better control and maintain our projects, but we have also identified a number of business-building areas that have enhanced our profitability. We have learned the value of specialty floors and have been able to expand that business for Vector Concepts. We have also been able to explore new niche areas to grow our business.
Specialty Floors Leading to Business and Segment Expansion
Sports flooring has been the most significant specialty flooring opportunity for Vector. In 2005, we were approached by Gerflor. They initially wanted us to become their exclusive partner for sports flooring in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Later, our territory was expanded to Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi line. In order to maximize this opportunity, we hired Bill Austin who has market area. By 2008, we extensive sports flooring had eight people working experience and he was in sports flooring and they able successfully help us focused on the education expand this business in our segment for the majority of this business. For many schools, sports flooring is a great alternative to other flooring types.
Building off the sports flooring success, we have partnered with other manufacturers to represent their specialty flooring, including hard surface and wood products. We have also expanded into new business segments including corporate, public space/churches and healthcare. A major portion of healthcare for Vector Concepts has been senior living, and we have worked extensively in that area, including managing projects on a national basis.
As we expanded our business with new manufacturers and in new segments, we set purchasing objectives with our suppliers, targeting $1 million as a minimum for the goal. We believe that we need to achieve this level to become meaningful with a manufacturer and to begin to work effectively together.
Starnet Commercial Flooring: An Important Business Partnership
Vector Concepts joined Starnet in 1998 with the specific goal of strengthening their vendor relationships. We also wanted to increase our network of successful commercial flooring companies who face similar challenges in their companies and have shared goals in terms of business growth.
We discovered that the value of our Starnet membership extended beyond those initial objectives. We have benefited by learning about our industry from some of the most talented and successful companies in North America. In addition, the training opportunities we have had are best-in-class and that training extends from technical installation and product information to more strategic issues such as new growth areas and management issues.
We enjoy the membership meetings and use the social events to develop strong relationships with many of our competitors so we can work together networking and learning from each other. It is refreshing to learn that we all share similar challenges and to have companies all over the nation that we can rely on. We also have intense training and a vendor trade show that allows one-on-one with our vendors at every Starnet meeting.
Looking Forward: Making Plans for Future Leadership and Growth
Vector Concepts has grown revenues at a steady rate. Like any business, as we approached important business thresholds, we evaluated our internal needs and carefully managed overhead expansion to ensure solid profitability while investing for growth.
We have learned what support is needed to better control the business and in what areas we needed more sophisticated automation. We have moved away from manual estimating and cost-planning by introducing software that supports our project manager and accounting system. We have become more focused on the strength of our bids and we are able to track information through the project execution. Our increased knowledge has improved our profitability.
More recently, we incorporated JobRunner software from Pacific Solutions, a decision that has significantly increased profits. We are better able to understand the internal workings of our business, leading to stronger control.
From an organizational perspective, we have moved away from a "vertical" structure (i.e., one person running a project from start to finish) to a team approach with four people working on each project. We have proven that a group can do more business together than individually. We have increased the number of sales people working on our business, driving revenue. Moving forward, our biggest challenge is to attract younger workers, particularly in installation. We believe that attracting this new talent is critical for Vector's future growth.
As part of the talent search, Jody and I began interviewing and attempting to hire a younger team, always keeping the future of Vector in mind. Bringing in freshman with no prior flooring experience proved to be frustrating and time consuming. Our director of business operations, Billy Dotson, Jr., presented us with the prospect of bringing our sons into the business. My oldest son and Jody's youngest son expressed an interest in joining our team. We felt they had the qualities necessary to be successful and we have started them in estimating so they can learn the business. They are relatively new, but we are very optimistic.
Finally, throughout our journey, Jody and I have received guidance and motivation from an external business planner named Jan Mohamed. Jan mentors us on a quarterly basis and forces us to keep looking at the "big picture" in our business. We have worked with him for 25 years, and with a background in financial planning, he challenges us to make the tough decisions that are sometimes necessary in business. And he holds us accountable to those decisions. We work on a 12-month plan starting with 10 things we must do over that time horizon, and then we expand the planning process to include the next five and 10 years. Jan does not allow us to slip on our plans and he insists that we address those areas left incomplete. We give Jan a great deal of credit for our success.
Jody and I believe that we have an obligation to give back to our community. We work with an organization called Family Legacy, brought to us by a local architect. The focus of our work is the homeless children of Zambia where more than two-million orphans die each year. Family Legacy offers homes and cottages to house these children who have no adult family members. Our employees work with us on this project and some have traveled to Zambia to help first-hand. We find this project to be very gratifying and are appreciative of our employees' involvement. Learn more at http://familylegacy.com.
The success of Vector Concepts has been a great experience for me and Jody over the past 25 years and we are looking forward to growth and success in the years to come. We believe that our faith has made us what we are today. We are proud of our team of 37 employees and an enormous goal for us is to develop them to their best potential. Finally, we are excited to take on new challenges.
Tim Watkins is president and partner of Vector Concepts for 25 years and has been part of the flooring industry for 35 years.
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This year's LeucadiART Walk Craft Beer Garden is brought to you by the folks at Coastal Animal Hospital. Their love for animals is rivaled only by their love for this community, and that's why they're proud to be our event's biggest sponsor this year. The Craft Beer Garden is one of the best parts of the event, as attendees will get to try local libations from Port Brewing, Lost Abbey, and Boochcraft (purveyors of high alcohol kombucha) and enjoy live music throughout the day.
The Beer Garden space, located in the parking lot of Public Priority House is generously donated to us by PPH, one of our town's best places to meet for experimental new cocktails and a great meal. The Beer Garden would not be the same without the beautification done by the talented people at La Costa Anderson's Nursery. Each year, these plant experts come in and take an otherwise normal parking lot and turn it into a Craft Beer Garden oasis of sorts. Check out their website for monthly deals on plants and gardening accessories.


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Florida First DCA rules that relation back doctrine applied to amended complaint in wrongful death case involving state prison inmate, permitting filing after expiration of statute of limitations
By Sands, White & Sands, PA
| June 12, 2019
On May 21, 2019, in Halveland v. Florida Department of Corrections, No. 1D18-1822, the Florida First DCA reversed a trial court ruling which had denied a plaintiff's motion to amend her complaint filed on behalf of the estate of her son, a deceased Florida Department of Corrections inmate. The plaintiff, as personal representative of the deceased inmate's estate, filed her initial complaint against the Department of Corrections and individual correctional officers alleging wrongful death and the intentional infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiff alleged that the officers failed to timely render medical aid to the inmate during a multi-day period in which he suffered beatings by another inmate which ultimately led to his death. The trial court dismissed the complaint as time-barred pursuant to the First DCA's decision in Green v. Cottrell, 172 So. 3d 1009 (Fla. 1st DCA 2015), which concluded that claims relating to inmate care are governed by section 95.11(5)(g), Florida Statutes, providing a one-year time limit for "an action brought by or on behalf of a prisoner, as defined in s. 57.085, relating to the conditions of the prisoner's confinement." While the appeal of the decision was pending, the Florida Supreme Court reversed
the First DCA's Green decision, finding Florida's general 4-year statute of limitations applies to cases in which a prisoner files an action alleging that he suffered physical injury due to the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions of the employees of a government entity. Green v. Cottrell, 204 So. 3d 22, 29 (Fla. 2016). After the instant case was remanded to the trial court consistent with the Florida Supreme Court decision, the plaintiff sought to amend the complaint to add counts against the officers and the Department for cruel and unusual punishment pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. However, if calculated from the date of the incident, the statute of limitations on that count had expired, and the trial court concluded that the amended complaint did not relate back because it contained factually distinct allegations that did not relate back to the "sparse" allegations in the original complaint. On appeal, the First DCA disagreed. The Court noted that under Florida law an amendment relates back "[w]hen the claim or defense asserted in the amended pleading arose out of the conduct, transaction, or occurrence set forth or attempted to be set forth in the original pleading . . . .'" Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.190(c) (emphasis added). The Court quoted from Kopel v. Kopel, 229 So. 3d 812, 815 (Fla. 2017): "as long as the initial complaint gives the defendant fair notice of the general factual scenario or factual underpinning of the claim, amendments stating new legal theories can relate back. . . . This is true even where the legal theory of recovery has changed or where the original and amended claims require the assertion of different elements."
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SMEs flag higher revenue growth, but prospects could be dampened by declining property market and cash flow issues
With more than half of Australian SMEs forecasting improved revenue, cash flow and property market issues must be overcome if they are to reach their growth potential.
The latest Scottish Pacific SME Growth Index has been released today, with East & Partners providing a national snapshot of 1252 businesses with $1-20m revenues, across all states and major industries.
More businesses are in growth mode than at any time since March 2016. Scottish Pacific senior executive Wayne Smith said one in two (51%) are forecasting positive revenue growth for the next six months.
"The average projected revenue increase of 4.5% is the most positive sentiment since 2016 and reflects a promising rebound in underlying business confidence within the SME sector," Mr Smith said.
However, there is a growing prosperity gap among SMEs – while more are forecasting positive growth, those performing poorly are in significantly worse shape than they were four years ago.
Cash flow is an increasing problem for the sector, and business owners are really putting in the hard yards (on average, spending 66 hours a week working on or in their business).
"Many business owners are cash-strapped, time-poor and confused about the options available to them to fund their growth," Mr Smith said.
"With a declining property market and banks exercising caution, the concern is that a lack of credit could hamper growth prospects. Business owners will need to consider funding alternatives to traditional property secured lending. Those SMEs who find alternative ways to fund growth and master cash flow management will have a clear advantage over their competitors," he said.
Continuing the trend of SMEs looking beyond banks to fund growth, 96% could name a key reason to borrow from an alternative lender, with fast credit approval and reduced compliance the main drawcards.
Almost one in 10 business owners (8%) say revelations from the Banking Royal Commission will prompt them to seek out non-bank alternatives.
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, said today that Scottish Pacific's latest SME Growth Index identifies the issues most raised with ASBFEO by SMEs across the country.
"Extended payment times impact business cash flow, which is critical to SME day-to-day operation. Reduced cash flow impacts the ability to pay staff, superannuation and the quarterly BAS, and an overly complex workplace relations system inhibits employment, which in turn inhibits growth," Ms Carnell said.
"The Index also points out SMEs are looking at alternatives to banks to access finance, including invoice finance, fintechs, government grants and crowdfunding. We've done considerable work in this space, recently releasing our Affordable Capital for SME Growth report and Borrowing from fintech lenders guide."
CASH FLOW IS TOP CONCERN
79% of SMEs say cash flow issues cause the most sleepless nights, up from 73% in 2016. The opportunity cost of poor cash flow is staggering. With an average 17% revenue hit estimated by SMEs, East & Partners have extrapolated that poor cash flow costs the SME sector A$234.6 billion in 2017.
SMEs are being squeezed at both ends, by customers increasingly paying late (a major issue for 31% of respondents) and suppliers cutting payment terms (the key stress factor for 19%).
The issue that most impacts on cash flow continues to be red tape and compliance (nominated by 73% of SMEs and focused around BAS, the Fair Work Act and company tax concerns).
SMEs OPEN TO NON-BANK FUNDING
Alternative lenders are firmly on the radar of SMEs, attracted by fast credit approval times (the key benefit cited by one in four SMEs) and streamlined compliance requirements (cited by one in five).
Fewer than 10% of SMEs say they'd prefer to fund their business growth using property as security, and one in five cited not having to borrow against property as the main benefit of non-bank lending. In light of national property market falls, SMEs whose credit is tied to property will face an increasing challenge in funding growth.
Despite an SME lending landscape dominated by the Big Four banks and their subsidiaries, only 4% of SMEs say they would never consider borrowing from an alternative lender. This is good news for the emerging fintech industry, and the long-established debtor finance sector, who are offering SMEs a broader range of funding options beyond the banks than ever before.
Growth SMEs recorded a 2% drop in intention to fund growth by borrowing from their main relationship bank. This bank borrowing intention, now at just under 23%, has continued to fall since the Index began in 2014.
BUSINESS OWNERS FEELING THE PRESSURE
SME owners don't clock off. Despite technical and digital innovations, more than 40% of business owners put in 60-80 hours a week on the job and one in five clock 80+ hours a week.
Two-thirds of SMEs said their major cause of sleepless nights is not having enough time in the day to get everything done. This was the second biggest SME issue, only cash flow caused more concerns.
A growing number of SMEs (25%, up from 17% in 2016) are worried about the potential for sudden disruption of their business model.
More than a third of respondents (37%) identify as growth businesses – and they are really feeling the pinch from cash flow issues. 59% of growth SMEs are seeking additional finance to fund projected growth, with one in three looking to borrow $50,000-$250,000 and a similar proportion seeking $500,000-$2million.
About one-quarter of SMEs expect revenue to hold steady, and one-quarter expect revenue to decline, by an average of 6%. For those predicting revenue decline, the range (5-13.5%) is almost double that of 2014.
By far the most common way for SMEs to fund growth is to use their own funds (89%), ahead of borrowing from their primary bank (23%), using alternative lenders (15%), taking on new equity (13%) and borrowing from secondary banks (10%).
"It's crucial to have reliable working capital, yet nine out of 10 SMEs reach into their own pockets to fund growth rather than use options that help them retain working capital within their business. Why are so many SMEs using inflexible, debt such as personal credit cards instead of more sustainable funding solutions that would allow them to grow without such intense cash flow pressures?" Mr Smith said.
Scottish Pacific (ASX:SCO) is Australasia's largest specialist working capital provider, who for 30 years have been lending to the owners of small, medium and large businesses, with revenues ranging from $500,000 to $1 billion. Access a free copy of the SME Growth Index at www.scottishpacific.com/news/research
Kathryn Britt
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Broken River Finale Review Part 4: And the Killer Is…
Posted on December 8, 2014. Written by Althea Wilson-Forbes
Broken River Part 2 - by Montreal Improv 2014
All secrets were finally revealed when Broken River had its last show on Sunday, in front of a packed house. The actors really went all out, frantically trying to bring all the story threads together for a satisfying end to the improv drama.
After three weeks of trying to figure out who killed Bruce Angstrom, it turns out, like in any good murder-mystery, that the Broken River murderer is: a) a mild-mannered helper b) someone connected to the police force c) a twisted, diabolical schemer.
Broken River – Montreal Improv
And his name is… Smitty! (James McGee)
Smitty was barely a side character, but since he's the killer, here's an attempt to connect him to everyone in Broken River:
Sheriff Ed Stubbs (Vance Gillis)
Local Sheriff Ed is Smitty's boss on the police force. Most of the time, Smitty comes off like Ed's loyal, somewhat slow-witted servant, except in the finale, when he explains how he framed Ed for Bruce's murder by "buddying up" with Ed's ex-wife, Gail. Smitty's also crafty enough to use ether on Ed to knock him out and slam him into the trunk of his getaway car. Luckily, Ed doesn't fully pass out and he tackles Smitty so he can arrest him.
Special Agent Denise Carver (Lar Vi)
Carver only knows Smitty through Ed, and he's the sweet, puppy-dog local deputy who's always got a kind smile and a "Hi, Denise!" for her. By the time she finds out Smitty's the Broken River killer, she's got her hands behind her back and Smitty's threatening to throw her right into the river where Bruce died.
Gail (Kyla Margaret)
Smitty preyed on Gail's fragile state of mind in order to gain access to her house and plant some evidence (slingshot) in case framing Sheriff Ed didn't work out. When the evidence becomes overwhelming and Gail goes to jail, Smitty's almost convinced he got away with everything. It's Wheeler's idea to see Gail publicly humiliated, so she has her taken to the stocks. Gail manages to escape and runs down to the riverbank to throw herself in, but she's saved…and kidnapped by Smitty.
Boyd Duffy (James McGee)
Boyd and Ed reminisce about Gail and they both feel sorry for how messed up she's become. Boyd puts together the bail money to free Gail, but she's already escaped and headed to the riverbank. Still, a hero is born, though, because once Smitty is busted, Boyd catches up to him and beats him to a pulp. Justice!
Crystal (Ariel De Roo)
Crystal thinks Gail is innocent, and since she's going to be a mother soon, it's hard for Crystal to imagine that Gail would kill Bruce, her own flesh and blood. Crystal must've lied about the paternity of her baby, because before Boyd goes to rescue Gail, she tells him that she's sorry for everything with Bruce and she wants Boyd to be with her and raise their baby as man and wife. Crystal also lets everyone know that Smitty escaped police custody when he was busted. Boyd served justice, though.
Mayor Barb Wheeler (Kyla Margaret)
As suspected, Wheeler is the criminal mastermind. She's the one who corrupts Smitty into murdering Bruce for revenge. Smitty was in love with Bruce, but had been rejected. At the same time, Wheeler's grand plan was to get re-elected by bringing the Olympics to Broken River, starring a world-class power-lifting champion, Bruce Angstrom. But when she found out Bruce was using steroids courtesy of Boyd, she decided to have him killed to hide her association with him. As Smitty goes down for the murder, so does Wheeler, who is humiliated in front of everyone by Sheriff Ed, who plans to run for Mayor himself.
As with Mayor Ed, Gail decides to join the police academy, Boyd and Crystal run off together, Carver's gonna help Ed with his mayoral campaign, and Wheeler, well, with her mask off, she's a dog. Random!
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IMPP International Max Planck Partnership
Key role for IMPP partners in new Quantum Technology Hubs
The new £120 million national network of four Quantum Technology Hubs has been unveiled recently by Greg Clark, Minister of State for Universities, Science and Cities. The IMPP partners are involved in all four Hubs and lead the Quantum Sensing Hub, based in Glasgow. In detail:
• Quantum Sensing/Imaging Hub: The University of Glasgow-led hub involves also the IMPP partners Universities of Edinburgh and Strathclyde, and Heriot-Watt University.
• Quantum Sensing and Metrology Hub: The IMPP partners University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde participate in the University of Birmingham-led hub.
• Quantum Computing/Simulation Hub: University of Oxford leads this hub. It collaborates with IMPP partners University of Edinburgh and Strathclyde.
• Quantum Communications Hub: IMPP partners University of Edinburgh and Strathclyde participate in this University of York-led hub.
The hubs were selected after a competitive peer reviewed process and will explore the properties of quantum mechanics and how they can be harnessed for use in technology.
The Quantum Enhanced Imaging Hub, led by Professor Miles Padgett from University of Glasgow, will develop new types of camera with unprecedented sensitivity and the capacity to time the arrival of the detected light. These cameras will open up new markets in medical imaging, security and environmental monitoring, and manufacturing of high value materials. Quantum cameras will be able to visualise gas leaks, see clearly through smoke, look round corners or underneath the skin. Quantum sensors developed by the Hub will detect single contaminant molecules and detect electromagnetic and gravitational fields with exceptional sensitivity.
The new Quantum Imaging Hub will receive £29m in funding over the next five years from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
The University of Glasgow-led hub will partner with IMPP academics from the universities of Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Heriot-Watt University, with colleagues from the universities of Bristol and Oxford, and more than 30 industry partners.
The hub's lead academic is Professor Miles Padgett of the University of Glasgow. Professor Padgett said: "The hub's vision is to work in partnership with industry to translate our world-leading discovery science into revolutionary imaging systems that will benefit the UK economy across commercial, scientific and security sectors."
The Quantum Imaging Hub will be coordinated from a new quantum technologies facility to be built at the University of Glasgow.
Professor Steve Beaumont, Director of The Quantum Imaging Hub, said: "We're delighted to have received this support from EPSRC and are thrilled to be partnering with 37 industry collaborators. The Hub also includes a £4m partnership fund to support industry-led projects and a Scottish Funding Council investment of £3m to create innovation space where companies can work alongside university researchers to develop industry prototypes."
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Angela Constance said: "Scotland has a long and exciting history of scientific discovery and I am very pleased to see Glasgow – alongside Edinburgh, Heriot Watt and Strathclyde among others – right at the heart of this hub which could transform how we see the world. The funding contribution from the SFC demonstrates our commitment to supporting research excellence and underlines our worldwide reputation for research and innovation."
Greg Clark, Minister of State for Universities, Science and Cities, announced the Hubs during a visit to the University of Birmingham. He said: "This exciting new Quantum Hubs network will push the boundaries of knowledge and exploit new technologies, to the benefit of healthcare, communications and security."
"This investment in Quantum technologies has the potential to bring game-changing advantages to future timing, sensing and navigation capabilities that could support multi-billion pound markets in the UK and globally."
Professor Philip Nelson, EPSRC's Chief Executive said: "These new Hubs will build on our previous investments in quantum science. They will draw together scientists, engineers and technologists from across the UK who will explore how we can exploit the intriguing properties of the quantum realm. The area offers great promise, and the Hubs will keep the UK at the leading edge of this exciting field."
The UK National Quantum Technologies Programme aims to ensure the successful transition of quantum technologies from laboratory to industry. The programme is delivered by EPSRC, Innovate UK, BIS, NPL, GCHQ, DSTL and the KTN.
Professor Miles Padgett - research profile
Quantum Technologies at the University of Glasgow
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One University of Glasgow-led project uses cheap, simple single-pixel sensors to build sophisticated ultraviolet or infrared video images much more affordably and conveniently than has been possible before. The sensors could be used in applications such as visualising gas leaks, seeing clearly through smoke, or looking under skin for tumours.
A second project, also led by the University of Glasgow, will use springs ten times thinner than a human hair to image minute changes in gravity fields. The work will enable a range of applications, including finding landmines, tracking magma moving under volcanoes and monitoring oil reserves to maximise extraction.
A new camera development led by Heriot-Watt University, uses highly advanced photon-timing techniques to recognise objects around corners, as well as images through walls or opaque biological tissue.
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Quantum technologies and fundamental science in Scotland
Ultra-quiet mirrors for measurement systems at the quantum limit
Interferometry at the quantum boundary
Optomechanical control of microscopic objects at low temperature
Multi-particle entangled states in optical lattices and matter-wave interferometry
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Quantum criticality
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Night Whispers
Warriors: Omen of the Stars, Book 3
By: Erin Hunter
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
Series: Omen of the Stars, Book 3
Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Action & Adventure
Sign of the Moon
As the dark forces that have come between the four warrior Clans grow stronger, Jayfeather is summoned to the mountains by a desperate plea - the Tribe of Rushing Water is on the brink of being lost forever.
Good! fun! great! love it! the best! WOW! OMG
The Sight
Warriors: Power of Three, Book 1
Hollypaw, Jaypaw, and Lionpaw - grandchildren of the great leader Firestar - possess unusual power and talent. But secrets and uncertainty surround them, and a mysterious prophecy hints at trouble to come. The warrior code is in danger, and these three apprentices will need all of their strength to help the Clans survive.
Amazing book!
The Apprentice's Quest
Warriors: A Vision of Shadows, Book 1
For many moons, ThunderClan, ShadowClan, RiverClan, and WindClan have lived in peace in their territories around the lake. But now, they must decipher a mysterious prophecy - a message that will send one young medicine cat apprentice on a quest to determine the fate of all the warrior Clans.
Good overall
By Jonathan Dodson on 08-07-19
The Sun Trail
Warriors: Dawn of the Clans, Book 1
Long before Firestar left his kittypet home to join ThunderClan, a band of cats from the mountains set off on a dangerous journey in search of a new home....
Probably One Of The Best Books Ever And I Loved I!
By pokemon disney world on 08-17-21
Warriors: The New Prophecy, Book 1
The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moons - but now, strange messages from their warrior ancestors speak of terrifying new prophecies and a mysterious danger. Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, may be the cat with the fate of the forest in his paws. Now, he will need all the courage and strength of the greatest warriors to save the Clans.
Great New Story In the Warriors Universe
By Manda on 06-11-19
Warriors: The Broken Code, Book 1
For the first time, all five warrior Clans have settled into their true homes in the territory around the lake. But when a shockingly harsh leaf-bare season descends on the forest, a new darkness begins to spread - a shadow that threatens a beloved Clan leader, the cats' connection with their ancestors in StarClan, and the very warrior code by which they live.
Amazing. JUST AMAZING
By chenchen on 12-28-19
Warriors Super Edition: Firestar's Quest
Warriors Super Edition, Book 1
It is a time of peace between the warrior Clans, and all four are thriving. Then Firestar, leader of ThunderClan, discovers a terrible secret: The warrior ancestors of StarClan have lied to him. Firestar must embark on a perilous journey to right their wrong - and nothing will ever be the same again.
By Eric Bae on 05-18-21
Warriors, Book 1
For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their ancestors. But the warrior code is threatened, and the ThunderClan cats are in grave danger. The sinister ShadowClan grows stronger every day. Noble warriors are dying - and some deaths are more mysterious than others. In the midst of this turmoil appears an ordinary housecat named Rusty...who may turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all.
Brings Warriors to life!
By Cheekyreviews on 10-18-17
Broken Pride
Bravelands, Book 1
Narrated by: James Fouhey
A lion cast out from his pride. An elephant who can read the bones of the dead. A baboon rebelling against his destiny. For generations, the animals of the African plains have followed a single rule: kill only to survive. But when an unthinkable act of betrayal shatters the peace, the fragile balance between predators and prey will rest in the paws of three unlikely heroes.
By Rosetta Lee on 12-17-17
The Quest Begins
Seekers, Book 1
Narrated by: Julia Fletcher
Three young bears from different species - black, polar, and grizzly - are separated from their families when they are just young cubs. They find themselves brought together on a perilous journey. Fate is about to change all these bears lives forever.
narrator was awesome
The Dragonet Prophecy
Wings of Fire, Book #1
By: Tui T. Sutherland
Narrated by: Shannon McManus
A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation! The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy - a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice. Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.
Great Story, Wrong Narrator?
By AJ McGarry on 04-05-18
Foxcraft #1
The Taken
By: Inbali Iserles
Narrated by: Stephanie Drake
Isla and her brother are two young foxes living just outside the lands of the furless - humans. The life of a fox is filled with dangers, but Isla has begun to learn mysterious skills meant to help her survive. Then the unthinkable happens. Returning to her den, Isla finds it set ablaze and surrounded by strange foxes, and her family is nowhere in sight. Forced to flee, she escapes into the cold, gray world of the furless. Now Isla must navigate this bewildering and deadly terrain, all while being hunted by a ruthless enemy.
AMAZING!!!!!
Dragonslayer
Wings of Fire: Legends
For decades dragons have wondered how three small scavengers managed to kill Queen Oasis. Until now. Travel back to before the War of SandWing Succession, and experience Pyrrhia as we've never seen it before - through the eyes of humans.
WoF Superfan
By Brandi H on 03-03-20
Wings of Fire
Fiercetooth, a NightWing obsessed with what could have - and should have - been. Deathbringer, desperate to prove himself as the next great NightWing assassin. Six-Claws, a loyal SandWing, who will soon find that loyalty comes with a price. Foeslayer the NightWing, a dragon in love turned kidnapper, and Prince Arctic of the IceWings, a runaway turned captive. In these four short stories, dig deeper into the world of Pyrrhia to discover what really happened.
Bust book ever
By Jacko on 11-19-20
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Books One, Two, and Three
By: Kathryn Lasky
Narrated by: Pamela Garelick
This box set contains the first three books by Kathryn Lasky, which are the basis of the animated movie, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole.... Soren is born in the forest of Tyto, a tranquil kingdom where the Barn Owls dwell. But evil lurks in the owl world, and Soren is captured and imprisoned in a dark canyon where there is a mysterious school. It's called an orphanage, but Soren believes it's something far worse. He and his new friend, the clever and scrappy Gylfie, know that the only way out is up.
The way of the Ga'Hoolian
By Joel on 10-29-10
By: Avi
Narrated by: John McDonough
Ragweed the mouse is four months old and anxious to see the world. So he says goodbye to his family and friends in the Woodlands and, following the advice of a friendly vole, makes his way to the big city: Amperville. In Amperville, Ragweed sees things he's never seen before - like cats! In particular, he comes face-to-face with Silversides, founder and president of F.E.A.R. (Felines Enraged About Rodents). Silversides wants to make sure mice know their place in the world. With new friends Clutch, a skateboarding mouse with green hair, and Blinker, a pet mouse longing for freedom, Ragweed takes a stand against F.E.A.R.
By Travis Brown on 08-28-21
A Wolf Called Wander
By: Rosanne Parry
Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
Swift, a young wolf cub, lives with his pack in the mountains learning to hunt, competing with his brothers and sisters for hierarchy, and watching over a new litter of cubs. Then a rival pack attacks, and Swift and his family scatter. Alone and scared, Swift must flee and find a new home. His journey takes him a remarkable 1,000 miles across the Pacific Northwest. The trip is full of peril, and Swift encounters forest fires, hunters, highways, and hunger before he finds his new home.
Grateful, but disappointed.
By hal riley on 12-22-19
The Lost Prince
By: Julie Kagawa
Narrated by: Jake Lewis
Don't look at Them. Never let Them know you can see Them. That is Ethan Chase's unbreakable rule. Until the fey he avoids at all costs - including his reputation - begin to disappear, and Ethan is attacked. Now he must change the rules to protect his family. To save a girl he never thought he'd dare to fall for. Ethan thought he had protected himself from his older sister's world - the land of Faery.
Great turn on perspective, gets a little dark
By Ramonabeth on 03-21-14
Erin Hunter's number one nationally best-selling Warriors series continues in Warriors: Omen of the Stars
The third book in this fourth series, Warriors: Omen of the Stars #3: Night Whispers, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans.
As tensions grow between the Clans, Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw realize that evil is sometimes no more than a whisker's length away. Meanwhile, one cat will make a stand for what is right - and another may be lost forever.
©2020 Erin Hunter (P)2020 HarperAudio
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What listeners say about Night Whispers
second best in the series
this is a very good series and I suggest the entire warrior cats book series is you like books that are funny, romantic and action
Starclan go!!!! place of no stars no~
warriors is soooooo fun. I want to watch it from movies!!!!! pleeeeeeease make movies!!!!! and also I will give my power to Starclan, And I hope Ivypaw will get out from Hawkfrost and Tigerstar. Go Starclan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go AWAY Dark forest warriors!!!!!!!
P.S I have the app warriors charecters!!!