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Dorian Gray Movie Review
by Chris McEneany Jan 31, 2010
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Dorian Gray Movie (2009)
As many critics have expounded, Oscar Wilde's novel of moral warning "The Picture Of Dorian Gray", published in 1891, is possibly the least cinematic of gothic chillers. Whereas the tried and trusted Frankensteins and Draculas of the era have enough vigour to survive a thousand and more interpretations, and even the Dr. Jeckylls and Mr. Hydes of the milieu can be dissected and remoulded in various forms from the faithful adaptation to the broader theme of the split-personified beast-in-man, the hedonistic culture of psychotic narcissism that dominates the world of accursed aristocrat, Dorian Gray, has always been stifled by its internalised stylings and imprisoned by the shackles of parlour room theatricality. Elegant and witty, and profoundly articulate, it is not the horror story that many people expect it to be, although the tale has always been smuggled in with the more obvious terror-titans of literature, from Le Fanu, Shelley, Stoker and Stephenson to Bearse, Poe, Lovecraft and James. Thus, it does not lend itself to the typical thrills and chills that a period suspense-piece would usually lay claim to. Not for returning social wastrel, Dorian (Ben Barnes), the fog-bound streets of a Ripper-torn old London Town, nor the creepy baronial seclusion of a forgotten castle or a moor-bound estate - his riches-to-rags odyssey is psychological and metaphorical rather than concerned with the visual tropes of the genre. But director Oliver Parker and screenwriter Toby Finlay attempt to bring some vitality and horror to the tale, injecting murder most foul and the kind of sexual antics that Wilde and the 1945 version, with Hurd Hatfield in the title role, had to skirt nobly around. For them, there is acute mystery in the imposing old dark house, bitter secrets in the attic and the fable is given a deeper supernatural slant to go along with its more depraved and severe spiritual breakdown.
The well-known story, of moral decline, sexual liberation and emotional corruption and the damage that such mores do to the human soul is, at heart, staunchly conservative and horribly reproachful. Young Dorian, returning as sole inheritor to the ancestral pad of his family in the wealthy heart of the capital, is already lost amid the towering walls of class dogma and the labyrinth of high society etiquette. Which, of course, makes him easy prey for the depraved and salacious ways of the rebellious, somewhat Byronic, Lord Henry Wotton (played with a queer sort of reserved relish by Colin Firth), who seems hell-bent on nudging his young protégé off the straight and narrow.
Falling under Henry's sleazy spell - whores, drugs, drink and, er, cigarettes from Cairo - and becoming a regular at the upper class den of inequity, The Hellfire Club, Dorian's insanely good looks and impeccable charms make him the prized commodity for all who spy him. Whether languishing in lady-bedecked brothel boudoirs, or entertaining the upper crust at posh do's, and setting hearts both bursting with youthful desire and starched and matronly aflutter, Dorian is the toast of the town. With his close cohorts of Henry and the much more sensible artist, Basil Hallward (Ben Chaplin), his seduction to the dark side is made all the more complete when he commissions that infamous portrait of himself ... at his best. Even the more guarded Basil is stunned by his own achievement, the lifelike canvas capturing more than just the image of the faultless Dorian, who fatefully commits his soul to its hypnotic gaze if it allows him to pursue an eternity of reckless debauchery without ageing or suffering. And, dutifully, the portrait assumes all of his physical ills and ailments, whilst Dorian flits through life and love without a care, experiencing what amounts to a career as a veritable Cenobite. But, as with every Faustian bargain, there is a price to be paid ... and blood, pain and anguish are sure to come calling for the Adonis if he cannot keep his secret locked away.
Oliver Parker is no stranger to the language and the social mirroring of Wilde, having already helmed The Importance Of Being Earnest back in 2002 and An Ideal Husband in 1999 (which he also appeared in), but this is a first-time script for Finlay. However, with inside-out knowledge of the original prose and a keen sense of honing-down the excessive verbiage to its thematic core, he produces a fine, if slightly dreamy incarnation that keeps to the essentials but folds-in an entirely new character who provides an intelligent dramatic swerve that just happens to help reinforce the tension in latter stages. Together, with this modified version of the classic novel, they also strive to incorporate an old dark house motif that turns out to be quite effective. Creaks and whisperings can be heard from upstairs. Old and wretched memories of a persecuted youth haunt Dorian, the dusty attic acting as both his metaphorical ghosts for past and future, and the locked depository for the withering painting ensnaring his very existence. There is a palpable sense of dread and foreboding about the narrative, the extremes of pleasure and pain heightened. Once things have turned bad in the second half of the tale, there is an inescapable feeling of fate doing what it does best, and catching up with those who try to tiptoe out of its grasp, that is quite compelling. We can appreciate that Dorian is lost, yet also, at least in part, is hoping to find his way back to the moral stronghold of his former ways. But the clever thing is that temptation always gets the better of him. In reality, nobody ever changes that much from a path that they have chosen to live on, for better or for worse. Dorian has sealed his own doom and the gratifying thing, thematically for us, is in our combined sympathy for him and our determination to see him finally undone by the sins that he has committed.
Ben Barnes might not be quite the revelation we would want from a man who must travel from utter naivete to wanton debauchery, but he is very good as Gray and manages to do that terribly difficult of things in that he makes us empathise with him even though we are aware that he knows his spooky secret from very early on and is, therefore, genuinely devious and cruel. Crucially falling in love with Rachel Hurd-Wood's actress Sybil Vane in the first act gives us a taste of the man that Dorian could have been had Henry Wotton not gotten (oh dear, oh dear!) his cancerous mitts on him first. Barnes and Hurd-Wood (seen playing an abducted puritan in Solomon Kane) share some awkwardly tender scenes, their chemistry not quite gelling - although this could be intentional as their moment of intimacy, especially, is daft and uncomfortable when compared to Dorian's more colourful escapades. Hurd-Wood, however, looks positively radiant. Barnes, it should be said - if only to make some of the, ahem, less photogenic dudes out there feel a little better about themselves - has sparrow-tits and the type of build that would take Christian Bale three months of starvation to reach. In fact, once his shirt is off, he looks ... well, a little odd. But, seriously, despite his rather bland and wooden performance as Prince Caspian in the second Narnia film, Barnes is shaping up to be a bit of a dark horse of a performer. There are those who have not welcomed his decadent turn here, but I think he does a fine job. There is an entirely appropriate darkness to him that is subtly played and when called upon to react with unchecked emotion - the news of an early tragedy, for example - he more than delivers. The famous scene of his return to London society after many years of libertine adventures around the world and looking exactly the same as he did when he left, whilst everyone else has aged, is wonderfully done, Barnes simply oozing with his own infernal sex appeal and clearly savouring the pin-drop excitement of his entrance before his shocked friends and acquaintances. For some, this is a pure contrivance, excessive and wallowing but it is an essential development. Of course questions would be asked and, in reality, Dorian would probably end up courting the same twisted adulation as the Elephant Man, but it is the strength of his now-terrifying charisma that allows such a lack of transformation semi-acceptable.
Colin Firth, of course no stranger to period drama, is actually superb as the leering Devil on Dorian's shoulder, ushering him into a world of vice. Firth has said that he believes Henry has a obsessive desire to corrupt and destroy beauty, and this is certainly true to an extent. Whilst he enjoys goading poor Basil by tempting Dorian into evermore amoral deeds and there is definitely an element of him simply winding the younger man up into an almost irrevocable fall from grace, I can't help but feel that he is living his own warped dreams of physical freedom by proxy. With Dorian much better looking than himself, and also much more able to cavort with virtual impunity whilst Henry is actually married and must, to some degree, at least, conform, there is a pride at work as he watches his creation go about his love rampage. He may not be responsible for the supernatural glamour that umbilically links Dorian to his picture, but he is the one who lifted the lid on the man's once suppressed desires and awakened him to a life of wild sexual adventure. Firth does well as the devious onlooker - urbane and witty and shot-through with a wicked cynicism. He is forced to manipulate a swing-shift in attitude later on that is made all the more believable with a grave countenance and a steely glare, as well as the inclusion of that new character that Finlay created.
Rebecca Hall, daughter of Sir Peter Hall, eminent luminary of the stage, as fresh and natural as the suffragette daughter of Henry who comes to represent a possibility of redemption for Dorian. Free-spirited and politically liberated , the raven-haired Emily Wotton breezes-in and alters the tone of the film, perhaps making us aware of the rather abrupt last third development a little more keenly than we would have been otherwise. Suddenly the film takes on a more traditional approach to its momentum - the stakes have been raised and there is a rapid ticking-clock deadline that Wilde would possibly have railed against. But such a verbose story as this needs some adrenaline if it is going to succeed as a movie entertainment. Her attraction to Dorian is also quite fitting. She is a New Age thinker, progressive and wilful, secure in her own outlook. He is a decadent vulture, yes, but he is also a non-conformist, as she is, and she can't help but find this appealing in such a rapacious rogue.
Decked-out with some terrific supporting actors - such as period and stage regulars as Fiona Shaw, Pip Torrens, Caroline Goodall, Maryam D'Abo, Douglas Henshall and Emilia Fox - who bring colour and decorum to the drama, whilst Johnny Harris adds a vengeful dynamic to the proceedings as the father of Dorian's ill-fated bride-to-be, Parker's film oozes high-gloss sheen and expertly transports you to a bygone time. Aiding this relocation for us are the visuals. The film always looks tremendous. Typical views of a CG dated London are, of course, now de rigour for these period productions, each entry vying for the most seamless and authentic depictions, but the streets and buildings that Dorian prowls around have a lusty ambience, even if they can't always avoid feeling slightly hemmed-in and somewhat samey, despite being some pretty large sets and well-integrated locations, such as Highgate Cemetery. Upping the sex is definitely a necessary ingredient for this story. Without it, we would have no real avenue into Gray's jaded decline and the seedbed that continually challenges him with new pleasures. Wilde only hinted, but Parker does quite a lot with surprisingly less tackiness than you might have expected. Apart from the drug-smeared and woozily-lensed orgies and the throwaway instances of bisexuality, there is the great scene in which Dorian, having already bedded a young damsel at her "coming of age" party, then proceeds to seduce her mother, whilst the girl is secreted under the bed. Call me old-fashioned, but get in there, my son! There is the added level of violence too, actually enabling Dorian Gray, as a film, to embody the lifestyle of its title character by living up to its reputation with both sex and gore. A frenzied knifing and the rather interesting aftermath of a man/train interface become two grisly high-points in a story that really isn't known for such sensation.
And, naturally, there is the depiction of the damned portrait, itself. Innocuous scuffs and spots at first, the visual effects eventually run the gamut of creepy-crawlies, zombie-like scowls and then full-on three-dimensional life, the picture becoming a genuine thing of fear. And, wisely, even though off the screen for the majority of the time, we still feel its lurking presence with the vague gleam in Barnes' eyes and the slight curl of a knowing smile.
All set to a lush and actually quite beautiful score from Charlie Mole, Dorian Gray is fine entertainment. Literate and atmospheric, it translates well from its source and, with only a couple of probably very necessary deviations, finds the corrupted heart of Wilde's story and makes it compelling and alluring for a modern audience. As a horror film it is lightweight - as it should be. But as a mood-piece that explores the inner decay of a man's soul and the ripple effect of tragedy this development creates for all those around him, Parker's film is a handsome delight. Barnes, Firth and Chaplin shine amid a cinematic décor of exquisite ladies and intoxicating encounters. There is nothing shocking about the visual rendering of Dorian's amoral activities, but there is titillation aplenty and the film valiantly avoids becoming staid, trite or over-wordy - all things that could so easily have befallen such a literary adaptation. One of the less-channelled of characters - beyond Barnes and Hatfield, we only have Stuart Townsend in The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen - Dorian Gray is a delightfully fitting figure of uber-vanity for today's Botox-brigade and, of course, a painful reminder that nothing lasts forever.
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Iron-Age Nidderdale
Prehistoric Project
Schools Liaison
Our work with schools began in 2014. We contacted schools in the Nidderdale area and were delighted to get positive responses from eight Primaries. Below is a record of the work we have done with them to date. We hope to both continue our support of these schools but also to stretch the net wider and help others in our region. If you would like our support for your school, please email Richard Langley on richardlangley@live.co.uk; giving him your contact details and an idea of the kind of help you might want us to provide. Or, click on the link below which opens a pdf of our School Support Booklet.
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Grewelthorpe CE Primary
On Thursday 23rd October 2014 four members of our group spent the day at Grewelthorpe Primary School, supporting their work investigating Prehistoric Britain. Whilst two members talked in the classroom about archaeology, two others conducted two small excavations outside.
The inside work involved a talk and discussions, as well as activities aimed at developing the children's skills in sorting, classifying and interpreting finds and artefacts.
Outside, the trenches were enthusiastically 'trowelled' by pupils (Nursery to Year 6) under the watchful eye of two experienced amateur archaeologists. Finds ranged from concrete handrail posts and foundation steps of the old school, a unique perforated brick, pottery, all the way to possible knapped chert flakes. Could we really have found evidence of prehistoric Britons on the school site? Wouldn't that be something!
An excellent day ended with an impromptu exhibition of finds from the day together with some belonging to our group.
Investigating an ancient settlement site
On 16th March 2017, we took some of the older pupils of Grewelthorpe Primary for a field trip into Nidderdale to investigate some newly discovered settlement ruins which are possibly prehistoric in origin.
The children were split into two groups. Some children investigated the 'living' area consisting of two possible round houses and trackways nearby. Children took accurate measurements, archaeologically-correct photos and GPS readings. Questions they had to think about included: Did they really live here? What is the evidence? How many people could have lived in the settlement? How do they think the 'buildings' were constructed?
The other group of children investigated the area of the settlement boundary walls. Questions they tried to answer included: Why did they build the walls? What was going on inside the settlement? What ideas do they have about the location and shape of the settlement?
During a busy (and cold) session the children worked extremely hard and we all had some very valuable discussions about the archaeology.
Fountains CE Primary
Another very enjoyable day in school. Children aged from 4 to 11 were involved in excavating parts of the school playing field as well as Years 1 to 6 joining in talks and activities in their classrooms.
The talks discussed what it was to be an archaeologist and they practised some of the essential archaeological skills. The children were very attentive and asked lots of excellent questions in return.
Outside, Bob, Roger and Ken helped the children to excavate two 3-metre by 1-metre trenches. Although there was much scraping and clearing of the top soil, very few finds were made. The area dug has probably been a field for many years. A good spread of charcoal across both trenches attested to some burning in the past but could easily have been the remnants of a fire (bonfire?) in the not too distant past. We did find some lovely deposits of yellow clay, one of which was in an interesting L shape. Despite the lack of finds it seems that the children all had a terrific time.
We would like to give a big thank you to all of the staff at the school for making us feel very welcome and making our job so much easier as a consequence.
Fountains School Museum Day
On Friday 27th November our Group were invited to take part in Fountains CE School's Museum afternoon. The staff and children were aiming to tell parents and other visitors about the work they had done learning about Prehistoric people living in Britain and further afield. From displays to quizzes to food to artwork, they used many different ways of communicating their knowledge and understanding of this important part of our past; a time we are only now really beginning to appreciate the significance of.
Some of our group supported the day with artefacts (both real and replicas), discussions, displays together with a talk from Jim Brophy about our Project and the wealth of Prehistory in the Nidderdale region.
Many thanks to all of the staff for inviting us and congratulations also on the success of the event. We thought it was excellent, and so did the parents judging from the feedback we received. There is no doubt that it deepened and made more relevant the children's overall learning experience.
Burnt Yates CE Primary
The 30th April 2015, what a brilliant day! On a very busy day at the school, our archaeological volunteers were made to feel very welcome and given the utmost hospitality. Two sessions in the classroom were supplemented by every child getting a chance to dig in a proper excavation on the school's playing field. Don't worry, in true Time Team fashion, we backfilled the trenches and reinstated the turf. In a few months you would never believe we had been there, honest!
From the four-year-olds to the Year Six children, they all joined in extremely well and we are sure that there may be one or two future stars of the archaeology world in their midst.
Amazingly, as the pretext for our visit to the school was to support the Prehistory Primary Curriculum, whilst removing the topsoil ready for the first group of children we found a chert 'tool', possibly used in Neolithic times or even earlier (see photo). All we can say about it is that it was almost certainly used by a prehistoric man/woman who lived somewhere nearby. What a find!
Other finds included old nails, coal and pottery which appear to be over 100 years old, when the field was probably still being cultivated.
Many thanks to Mrs Wilson, Headteacher, for arranging our visit.
FOOTNOTE: We obtained some expert advice from Phil Harding of 'Time-Team' fame who, after looking at some photographs of the flint artefact, suggested it looked like worked flint and was possibly prehistoric but could not commit any further. We now think it was probably brought to the area from elsewhere as part of an attempt (using lime) to improve the land.
Ripley CE Primary
Once again, the weather smiled on us, as we dug up part of the rear of the school play area (guinea pig enclosure!) at Ripley school on 25th September 2015.
From Reception right up to Year 6, the children were actively involved in digging up the past history of their school yard. Bits of concrete and netting attested to the site of an older version of the play area, remembered by some of the staff and dated by an old crisp packet the children found whilst digging. Excellent archaeology, if a little modern!
Typical 19th and 20th century 'rubbish' was discovered as well as some superb sheep front incisors. Together with other animal (probably sheep) bones, this may hint at a previous occupation of the site.
We also had a super time in the classrooms, where a lot of super investigations and discussions took place. The children certainly had a better understanding of what an archaeologist does by the end of the session.
All in all, an excellent day – the children and staff were brilliant and most welcoming.
St Cuthbert's CE Primary
Friday 16th October – another terrific day! We decided to put our two trenches in a part of the school playground that had once been occupied by some older buildings in the hope of turning up some foundations. Well, we did exactly that, or I should say that the children did, for they were the excavators.
From aged 4 to 11, all the children got to dig in the trenches and learn some new skills. These include trowelling & trench management as well as more technical ones like using a metal detector. The main theme though was to have fun learning about their school's past and we certainly did that!
Other finds included a school pencil, lots of 19th and 20th century pottery, coal and small glassy pieces of slag (industrial evidence) as well as a lot of concrete and several bricks (some still in situ).
Many thanks to all of the staff for making our team feel so welcome. Most of all, a very big thank you to the children who throughout the day showed a willingness to participate, find out and learn new skills both inside and outside the classroom.
Fountains Earth CE Primary
On the 15th June 2016, some members of our group went to support the staff and children at Fountains Earth Primary in Lofthouse, Nidderdale. As archaeologists we were quite excited about our day because we were going to excavate two trenches in the school field which had once been a small marshalling yard for a railway station. The line was closed many years ago.
Whilst Richard went to work with the children inside their classrooms, investigating the work of an archaeologist, other members helped children to excavate two small trenches in the field. Unfortunately, we could not dig them near to the old station (now private dwellings) due to the marking of a running track for Sports Day. However, the children did find evidence of the railway as well as the usual artefacts you would expect from a long-established school field.
Our hosts were terrific and the children full of questions. We had an excellent day!
Anybody seen this make of brick before?
Fountains Earth Away Day – near Middlesmoor
On Wednesday 6th July, Bob, Richard and Ken arranged to meet Class Two, the Juniors, at a 'secret' location at the top of Nidderdale in the middle of farmland where we suspected 'prehistoric' buildings and enclosures might be found. After a 'long' short drive up farm tracks we took the children over to the promontory of land we wanted to investigate.
The children were split into small groups and given measuring equipment with which to survey the possible prehistoric remains. These tools included tapes, rods, handheld GPS and camera equipment. We showed the children where the remains were and then let them survey the area in order to draw some scaled diagrams back at school. We also cleared some bracken around the lumps, bumps and walls to record them more accurately. No excavations were undertaken, this was purely a trip designed to survey a possible prehistoric site, giving the children ample opportunity to learn and improve archaeological skills.
Our discussions lead us to believe that we have found a likely prehistoric site which includes human shelter and stock enclosures. One enclosure was broadly elliptical (Bronze age?) whilst another one not too distant was probably rectangular. This would suggest a later date (Iron age?) but needs further investigation. The small 'buildings' may be shelters rather than permanent homes and therefore could be evidence of a type of transhumance being practised.
It was a fantastic day. The weather was fine and we were even treated to a parent providing us with tea and cakes on a picnic table in the middle of the moorland. This can only happen in Yorkshire!
Finally, we must say a great big thank you to all of the adults who helped make the day work so well, from the school staff and parents to the local farmer (also a parent) who gave us permission to hold this event on their land. We look forward to seeing the children's work which I understand will be in the form of a documentary about their work. What a brilliant idea!
Glasshouses Community Primary
What a super day! Not only a warm welcome from staff, parents and children but the weather was great too! Richard talked to the three classes about what archaeology is and what archaeologists actually do and he was especially impressed by the knowledge and questions of the youngest children. Outside, Roger and Ken managed a trench each and showed the children (5 years to 11 years old) how to excavate safely and correctly. The children all responded enthusiastically, and the common thought was that they would have liked longer.
We found out that where we dug was once used as allotments (during war time?) and evidence of subdivision and pieces of bamboo cane seem to back this up. Lots of slag was found, evidence for metal working close-by.
After school we set up some tables in the playground to let the parents see the artefacts we had uncovered. Lots of very good learning took place, many thanks to all who made it possible.
Dacre Braithwaite CE Primary
We had a super day at Dacre Braithwaite School. The weather was perfect and the children enthusiastic. What could be better?
Richard and Jim worked inside with classes, discussing subjects such as what archaeologists actually do to the importance of sorting and classifying the artefacts they find.
Outside, Roger, Josh and Bob opened up two trenches, one in the school playground (grass not tarmac!) and the other in the school wood near to the main road. The usual horde of twentieth century 'rubbish' was found by the children from an old plastic ball to an extremely interesting 'medicinal' bottle complete with corroded stopper. We needed to go deeper in order to get further back in history but unfortunately time was not on our side.
Maybe another time, Dacre? Many thanks to the Headteacher and staff who made us feel extremely welcome.

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Question Joint meeting between towns concerning the Ambulance 7 Sept.
I'm very sorry that I no longer live in town but as you know my passion for the town has not diminished. Can anyone update what happened at a Joint discussion between the towns about the Ambulance Service last night at the Fire Station. I would have jumped at the Emergency Management director as I now have a majority of the ICS course requirements listed as well as my Amateur Radio License however at that time I was transitioning out of the loop. Ray was told there was no way possible that I would be permitted to be on any department roster even in the indoor capacity... Wilton's loss, I am now doing those things and more in Brookline and in Nashua.. .God Bless my home town.


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Q: How to find the average of multiple rows and store the value in a new dataframe? in python Instruction: Convert each row as a quarter. Meaning 1000 rows would equate to 250 years. Start with 3rd quarter in 1947.
I have this dataset. Each row corresponds to a data per month. I have to convert this data by quarter. So first, I have to get the average of the first 4 rows and store it as 1947 Q3 or 3rd Quarter and same goes for the following rows. How do I code that in python?
Sample view of the dataset:

nr
index
value

0
1.0
392.830017

1
2.0
392.512085

2
3.0
397.305908

3
4.0
398.011322

4
5.0
400.490204

...
...
...

995
996.0
801.340027

996
997.0
806.969971

997
998.0
808.380005

998
999.0
809.559998

The new dataframe should look like this

index
value

1947 Q3
454.21

1947 Q4
2748.27

1948 Q1
7482.94

1948 Q2
4878.242

1948 Q3
436.24

1948 Q4
9284.432

1949 Q1
6274.43

1949 Q2
872

1949 Q3
2874.42

1949 Q4
9829.427

...
...

2010 Q4
8294.47

The data inside value is just an example.

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Pigskin Prize: New York Sportsbooks Reap Rewards Of Football Season
Written By Derek Helling on October 28, 2019 - Last Updated on April 21, 2021
The first full month of college football and NFL season had a tremendous effect on sportsbooks in the Empire State. That effect isn't any more evident than the September sports betting revenue report.
The numbers for the month reported by the New York State Gaming Commission were a marked improvement from the previous month. They cleared the way for all four New York casinos to have their best months of the year.
Football boosted September sports betting revenue
The biggest difference between August and September is that college football betting and the NFL are in full swing for their regular-season schedules. Not only are there plenty of games to bet on at least four days of the week, but there are other opportunities, as well.
Bettors who wish to wager on futures like which teams will win the College Football Playoff and Super Bowl tend to do so as early in the season as they can. Studies have shown basketball to be the most popular sport among US bettors, but football contends.
Football may not have the volume of bets, but the amount wagered is second to none. That's apparent in the numbers in the Empire State.
The skinny on the fat September sports betting revenue
September saw NY sports betting revenues at all four commercial casinos skyrocket. The largest jump from August was at Resorts World Catskills, where August's revenue was a mere 17% of what the sportsbook took in for September.
The numbers for September for each casino, followed by their previous month in parentheses, were:
del Lago: $836,929 ($182,950)
Resorts World Catskills: $381,210 ($67,881)
Rivers Casino: $903,892 ($445,291)
Tioga Downs: $161,834 ($132,030)
Those numbers put the total amount of revenue for New York sports betting at over $2.28 million. In August, that figure was $828,152.
New York's revenue reports for each casino do not include the handle, so determining what percentage of the amount wagered was kept by each sportsbook as revenue is difficult. The reports do state how much was paid in taxes for the month, however.
Tax for the month and why New York is unique that way
Unlike many other states with legalized sports betting, New York casinos have to consider customers' wagers on pending bets as revenue during the months they collect the amounts wagered. In other states, that money isn't counted as revenue until those bets are actually settled.
The revenue reports include all gaming activity at the casinos in their tax figures. Because of that, tax figures don't always reflect increases in individual parts of the revenue equation like sports betting.
The four casinos actually paid over a million dollars more to county, local and state governments in August than they did in September. The August figure was $17.31 million while the September total was $16.05 million.
Another reason for the decrease is all four casinos saw less action at their slots. All but del Lago also saw their revenue from table games drop, as well.
October may prove to be even better for the New York sportsbooks with the return of the NBA and NHL. So far, however, September is the gold standard.


Crucial Memory and SSD upgrades - 100% Compatibility Guaranteed for Dell Latitude E7470 - FREE US Delivery.... The release cycle of the Dell Latitude E7470 follows that of Intel's new architecture very closely so it was not a surprise to hear about new models earlier this year.
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ACGT supports initiative to boost African drugs and diagnostics research
The ACGT was recently represented at the 2nd Stakeholders Meeting of the African Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation (ANDI) to discuss plans for the first African-owned and managed innovation fund to finance drugs and diagnostics research. The meeting was held at the Medical Research Council (MRC) in Cape Town from 4 – 7 October 2009.
Administered through the World Health Organisation Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (WHO-TDR), the ANDI network concept was launched in Abuja, Nigeria, in 2008. Its main goal is promoting and sustaining African-led product research and development innovation though the discovery, development and delivery of affordable new tools, including those based on traditional medicines.
The meeting was attended by close to 300 researchers and other stakeholders – including African research institutions; ministries of health and science & technology; science academies; policy makers; donor agencies; health product manufacturers; NGOs; international organisations; Africans in the diaspora and others interested in supporting R&D in Africa. As part of this contingent, the ACGT was represented by its Director, Dr Jane Morris, through her role as chairperson of the steering committee of the South African Malaria Initiative (SAMI). Also present were ACGT contributors from the University of Pretoria and the Biosciences and Materials Science & Manufacturing units of the CSIR.
The three-day event featured over 100 scientific presentations on a wide range of topics to demonstrate the level of R&D innovation and capabilities in the African continent. In addition, the ANDI Task Force – comprising of members of WHO-TDR, the African Development Bank (ADB) and the European Commission – presented its report and the proposed ANDI strategy and business plan for 2010–2015, which was subsequently approved by meeting participants.
The plan calls for a R4.4 billion endowment fund in Africa that will generate a sustainable income of up to R230 million a year to support African drug and diagnostic innovation by funding direct research and networking between scientists, contributing to building a sustainable research environment and helping translate research into products.
The ANDI Task Force is now in discussion with various international and multilateral organisations to source funding, including the ADB – which has provisionally agreed to manage the funds. Initial funders will decide where on the continent ANDI will be based, and five research hubs are planned for Central, North, East, West, and Southern Africa.
For more information on the meeting, visit the ANDI 2009 website.


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Ex-Maine lawmaker Wintle pleads guilty to pulling gun on stranger in Waterville parking lot
by Alex Barber March 8, 2012 Updated March 9, 2012
AUGUSTA, Maine — Frederick Wintle, the former legislator who pointed a loaded gun at a stranger in a Dunkin' Donuts parking lot in Waterville last May, pleaded guilty Thursday afternoon to Class C criminal threatening and was sentenced to 45 days in jail.
Wintle, of Garland, stood in Kennebec County Superior Court and apologized to Michael Seamans, the Morning Sentinel photographer he pointed his .22-caliber pistol at. He also apologized to his constituents and family.
"I said I was sorry for my actions. I meant that when I said that," Wintle said outside of court after the hearing. "I regret what I did. I stand to make it as right as I'm able to. And I appreciate the support of my family. Through the support of my church, I look to better my life."
Seamans was not at the hearing. Deputy District Attorney Alan Kelley said he spoke with the photographer before the hearing and that Seamans felt the punishment was appropriate.
"He's been very understanding and passionate," Kelley said of Seamans. "[The sentence] adequately punishes Mr. Wintle and it gives him the help he needs."
According to the terms of a plea agreement, Wintle will serve 45 days in jail beginning April 17. He also must have no contact with Seamans, not have possession or use of firearms or ammunition, continue psychiatric treatment, take prescribed medications, be subject to random searches for firearms, and not be in Waterville or Sidney except on Interstate 95.
After one year, if Wintle has met all of the conditions listed by the state, the charge will be dropped to Class D criminal threatening and he will be sentenced to 364 days in jail with all but 45 days suspended, which he will have already served. He will also be on probation for one year.
However, if he does not live up to the terms of the agreement, he will be sentenced to five years in jail, be fined $5,000, and be on probation for two years.
Justice Nancy Mills said she was pleased to see all sides work together and express compassion.
"The purpose of this sentence is for you to get help so this doesn't happen again," Mills told Wintle. "I congratulate everyone in this case.
"It's a fair and just resolution," she said.
Wintle was a Republican state representative for House District 24 at the time of the Waterville incident. District 24 includes the towns of Athens, Charleston, Dexter, Garland, Harmony and Ripley, and is currently being served by Rep. Raymond Wallace, R-Dexter.
On May 21, 2010, Seamans entered the Dunkin' Donuts on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville, where he walked past Wintle, whom Seamans said he didn't know. When Seamans walked past him, Wintle mumbled something "nonsensical," said Seamans.
When Seamans walked out, Wintle again mumbled something, to which Seamans responded, "Excuse me." Seamans said Wintle asked him about a baby who died a week earlier at a homeless shelter in Waterville and whether he knew the person who was dealing drugs.
"Quite honestly, it was all nonsensical," Seamans said at the time.
When Seamans went to his truck, Wintle approached him and lifted his shirt to reveal a handgun in his waistband. Wintle then waved the gun in the air and leveled it at Seamans, about a foot away from him.
Wintle left and was later arrested at gunpoint at Central Maine Motors.
Bail conditions forbid him from returning to the State House without express permission from House Speaker Robert Nutting. Wintle resigned his position in September.
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Words alone cannot describe the band SET TO STUN. Each person who listens to the Southern California trio will have their own extreme experience and be left gasping for air. One minute you'll be thrashing around within the violence of it, and the next minute you'll be serenaded into a trance-like state and inspired to take on the world. Listening to a SET TO STUN album is more of a journey than just a bunch of songs thrown together on the same CD. The music has a dangerous quality and you'll get lost in the chaos of what's happening, while you try to find your way back to safety.
The multi-layered theatrical sound created by Damien Wong (vocals/guitar), Taylor Wong (bass/vocals), and Marcus Molina (drums) hinges on the intense lyrics that are relate-able to many different situations. Whether you're going through a break-up, dealing with a drug addiction, being shipped off to war, or just trying to pursue your dreams, there is a little something here for everyone. More inspired by science-fiction and horror movies than the post-hardcore bands that they have been compared to, they describe themselves as the "Quentin Tarantino of rock-n-roll."
SET TO STUN has appeared on major festivals like South By So What?! and Vans Warped Tour. After performing with the likes of Motionless In White and Asking Alexandria, they gained thousands of views on their YouTube videos and caught the attention of Tragic Hero Records who signed them in 2014. Their debut Dreamcatchers EP will be released on the aforementioned label, with a follow-up full-length already in the works. "We are really excited to have the band on our roster," says Tragic Hero CEO Tommy LaCombe. "They are truly a cinematic experience without limitations."


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When Kane Brown said his new album was "almost like an experiment," he wasn't kidding. The "Lose It" singer has just revealed his second studio album's title, cover art and track list.
Experiment will drop on Nov. 9, featuring his current single, a new song called "Homesick" that will be available on Friday (Sept. 7) and "Weekend." The complete track list (seen below) was revealed in the USA Today on Thursday (Sept. 6).
"This album is really all over the place," Brown told Taste of Country in August. "It's almost like an experiment of sorts. I'm trying to just listen to what country fans are leaning toward."
Once again Brown is working with producer Dann Huff, and once again, he'll mix traditional and progressive styles.
"There is one song that I am so frickin' excited about — it's this cross between a Boyz II Men ballad and a banjo," he says. "I think it's going to be huge."
Brown's career has been an experiment in many ways. He became famous for his cover songs on Facebook long before he released any originals. The Georgia-raised 24-year-old became noticed in music industry singles when songs like "Used to Love You Sober" began appearing on sales charts. He notched a platinum hit before signing with Sony Music Nashville, and in spite of early struggles at radio he remained a force at iTunes and other digital retailers, as well as streaming services. "What Ifs," a duet with Lauren Alaina, and "Heaven" were the third and fourth singles from his self-titled debut album. Both hit No. 1 on the airplay charts and were certified multi-platinum.
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Pheu Thai set to unveil 'wow' candidate for PM before the next election but Prayut has the aces
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No matter what happens, it is clear that if Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha is in office after August 2022, there will be a Constitutional Court challenge to his continued tenure as PM. It is also difficult to see how the internal pressure with the conflicting elements of the Palang Pracharat Party, already in motion, are going to play out even as this increasingly unpopular government totters on in the hope of a rebound from the COVID-19 crisis.
With the prospect of an election in Thailand next year growing, there are signs of discord and machinations within the ruling Palang Pracharat Party even after its nomination of Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha last week for the role. On Sunday, it emerged that the governor of Pathum Thani province, the hero of the Chiang Rai Tham Luang cave rescue of 2018, turned down an approach from Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan to be a second candidate for the party while there is speculation that a 'wow' candidate from the Pheu Thai Party may be unveiled at a strategic point closer to any national poll. Some sources suggest it may be Srettha Thavisin, a well known and respected property tycoon, while others still suggest General Prayut has the whip hand because of the support his candidature will enjoy from the 250 seat upper house, the Senate, in any parliamentary vote after the next election.
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha still has the aces even as he faces fissures and opposition from within the political party that supports him, a potential constitutional impediment to his being in office beyond 2022 and a government that is unpopular with the people. This week, it emerged that the Pheu Thai Party has a potential 'wow' candidate for prime minister which it is holding back for strategic purposes. It is rumoured that it may be property tycoon Srettha Thavisin (left) although the real estate magnate has denied interest in a political career previously. This week saw an approach by the Palang Pracharat Party led by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan to the Governor of Pathum Thani, Narongsak Osottanakorn (right), spurned by the former Governor of Chiang Rai who became a national hero figure after leading the Tham Luang cave rescue in 2018 on the basis that he is a civil servant and would prefer to remain in that role rather than a backup political role.
Pathum Thani's Governor Narongsak Osottanakorn, who as the former governor of Chiang Rai helped lead and orchestrate the famous Tham Luang cave rescue of a stranded young football team in July 2018 to worldwide acclaim, has made it clear that he has no interest in running as a prime ministerial candidate for the Palang Pracharat Party in the next election which may take place as early as next year.
Tham Luang cave was the place where the miracle happened. Now it is going to become a tourist attraction
While the party has already nominated incumbent Prime Minister, Prayut Chan ocha, it is covering its options and it is understood that two more names may be put forward as a byzantine political game of musical chairs and charades has been set in motion by an attempt by former junior minister Thamanat Prompow to lead a heave against the Prime Minister in early September and his abrupt sacking from the cabinet, days later, together with former Deputy Minister of Labour, Narumon Pinyosinwat.
Public apathy towards politics as government hinges on the bond between two ex-army generals
The current tensions, simmering while being consistently and volubly denied by both sides to the divide, come as there are reports that Prime Minister Prayut may also be considering accepting the nomination of a new local party or even joining the new movement, based in the South, as a member.
Pathum Thani governor met this week with General Prawit at his forest headquarters to discuss floods
It is understood that Mr Narongsak met with Palang Pracharat Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, this week, at the Five Provinces Bordering Forest Preservation Foundation known as the Deputy PM's unofficial headquarters, where the two discussed the threat of flooding in Pathum Thani.
However, on Sunday, speaking with the Bangkok Post newspaper, the governor dismissed the suggestion of his becoming a candidate for prime minister, stating clearly that he was a civil servant who has no political ambitions. 'I am a civil servant. I am only committed to working to the best of my ability,' he explained. 'I will not accept the role of backup prime minister.'
Political temperature is heating up as the election draws near with fissures opening in Palang Pracharat
It comes as the political temperature is heating up ahead of 2022 which many see as a decisive year for the government with reports that the Pheu Thai Party is ready to unveil a powerful and surprising new candidate for the role amid overwhelming voter apathy and lack of confidence due to the prolonged nature of the COVID-19 crisis and a perception that the situation has been mishandled by the current government.
Amid fissures within the ruling Palang Pracharat Party despite the political group last week nominating General Prayut Chan ocha again as its candidate for the office of Prime Minister, there is speculation that the main opposition group and Thailand's most popular political force, the Pheu Thai Party, may announce an external candidate to be its candidate in the next General Election, at the last moment, which is increasingly looking like it may take place in 2022.
Thailand's leading political party may not reveal its hand until sometime just before the General Election
This week, Cholnan Srikaew, a deputy leader of the Pheu Thai Party and MP for Nan province, suggested that the party, which registered 22.5% in the latest poll, well ahead of the ruling party on 9.51% with the progressive Move Forward Party second with 15.11%, will remain tight-lipped about its candidate for the top job for now as a matter of strategy.
Political observers in Thailand point to the choice of Yingluck Shinawatra, the sister of the former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who only emerged as the party's choice to lead it into the polls some 50 days before the general election in 2011 which it won in a landslide as justification for such an approach.
Sunday poll shows over 40% want the PM's term to end in August 2022 under one interpretation of the 2017 constitution which may well be tested
A poll, on Sunday, suggests that Thai people are looking for a change with the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) survey taken from a sample throughout the country, earlier this month, showing 40.7% want Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha to end his tenure in office next August after eight years in power under one strict interpretation of the 2017 constitution.
A significant 38.37% said that the matter, alternatively, should be decided by a Constitutional Court ruling.
Under Section 158 of the constitution, the prime minister may only serve two terms or a maximum of eight years in the position.
The government's legal expert and deputy prime minister, Dr Wissanu Krea-ngam, has argued that the PM's term only commenced when the constitution was promulgated in 2017.
Debate rages over Section 158 provision
There is considerable debate over the issue with even differing views from among those close to the constitutional drafting committee which devised the current charter to prevent political corruption.
A former spokesman for the committee, Mr Udom Rath-amrit, claims the prime minister's legal term only commenced from the 10th July 2019 when he took up his position under the current charter following the March 2019 General Election.
This would mean that General Prayut could extend his term until July 2027 if re-elected by parliament.
However, Mr Jade Donavanik, who was a key adviser to the charter committee, has indicated that it was intended to limit anyone holding the office for more than eight years.
He said the charter's spirit was to limit extended periods in office for any individual as it can lead to the usurpation of constitutional limits.
Hence, under this interpretation, the current PM may not extend his term beyond August 2022 having taken up office as head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the former military junta, in August 2014.
Mr Jade also intimated that there is an article within the constitution that bolsters this argument although this was questioned by a former Palang Pracharat Party spokeswoman, Thippanan Sirichana, who said that no such stipulation exists and that the opposition parties were deliberately causing mischief to undermine the prime minister.
Pheu Thai Party whip considering bringing a case to the Constitutional Court but it may have to wait until next year when a case for a violation can be made
It is reported that Sutin Klungsang, the Pheu Thai Party MP for Maha Sarakham and chief whip for the opposition in parliament, is considering taking a case to the Constitutional Court but such proceedings may not have standing as an issue or infringement of the constitution against another person's rights must be shown before a case can be heard.
This may only arise after August 2022 when, if he is still in power, the position of the prime minister may be challenged in court.
However, there is a lot that can happen between now and August next year with the public in the mood for an election and a clear split or at least escalating tensions within the ruling Palang Pracharat Party.
2017 Constitution is a legal minefield for politicians because of its complex and ambiguous provisions
In Sunday's poll, 40.35% of people wanted to see an election as soon as possible while just over 30% wanted the House of Representatives to wait until after the electoral law process, changing the ballot system for the next General Election, has been completed to avoid further legal complications or disputes being taken to the Constitutional Court in the aftermath of any result.
Even so, many see the 2017 constitution as a minefield of possible challenges as we saw after the 2019 General Election because of its complex and ambiguous provisions as part of its overarching goal of preventing corruption and political parties being influenced by external actors.
Prime Minister is not a member of the ruling party yet the law seeks to exclude external interference in the day to day workings of registered political parties
Ironically, this is one of the reasons why current Prime Minister, Prayut Chan ocha, originally appointed by the military junta for his first term, is not a member of the ruling party and may yet pose a problem for him even after the Palang Pracharat Party nominated him this week as its primary candidate for the position of Prime Minister.
The absence or lack of influence at the top of the party because of external non-elected ministers is what is believed to be behind the tensions that have arisen within the Palang Pracharat Party even though its leader, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit is also unelected by the public.
In addition to the Pathum Thani governor, who has rejected the role, other potential external candidates are being considered.
These include General Wit Thephasadin Na Ayutthaya, a former assistant army chief who is thought to be close to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan as well as Piraphan Salirathavibhaga, a key advisor to the current PM and former Minister of Justice in the government of Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Mr Piraphan is also an adviser to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit and was introduced to the government by former army chief General Apirat Kongsompong.
Tensions between two 'brothers in arms' behind the 2014 coup since the sacking of two junior ministers in September is plain to see although a rift is denied
Tensions between the Prime Minister General Prayut and brother in arms Deputy Prime Minister Prawit emerged plainly when two former junior ministers were sacked in September, days after the government won a censure vote in parliament.
Captain Thamanat Prompow and former deputy Minister of Labour Narumon Pinyosinwat remain ensconced in their roles as Secretary-general and Treasurer of the party respectively while the Palang Pracharat Party leader General Prawit insists that his relationship with his brother in arms, General Prayut, is as strong as ever.
New southern party emerges as an alternative to the Palang Pracharat Party as a potential vehicle for the Prime Minister's political ambitions if required
However, at the same time, it has been reported that a new party targeting southern MPs launched by the former permanent secretary at the Ministry of the Interior, Chalerm Promlert, may also become an option for the Prime Minister if he needs another route to power.
Reports have linked the new party with Colonel Suchart Chantarachotikul, formerly the chief strategist for the Palang Pracharat Party in the South who recently resigned from the party.
The former Palang Pracharat Party activist has suggested that Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha may be joining the new party.
It is understood that Minister of the Interior Anupong Paochinda, the third of the three brothers in arms behind the 2014 coup, is a close confidant of Mr Chalerm.
These developments have led to some consternation within the Palang Pracharat Party prompting urgent calls from General Prawit to his southern MPs who have assured him of their loyalty.
Thailand's politics a byzantine balance of struggles and allegiances make it a political deck of cards
What this political dancing does reveal is a byzantine web of struggles, relationships and balances of power within a party that already depends on two other significant coalition partners, the Bhumjaithai Party and the Democrat Party, to stay in power while only being ranked third in national opinion polls.
It is a political deck of cards.
In the meantime, the other political parties have nominated their champions for the next General Election.
These include two new parties, the Kla party led by former Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij and the Thai Srang Thai Party led by former Pheu Thai Party nominee and consistently number two in polls for Prime Minister among the public, Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan.
Party leader and popular candidate for PM calls for political unity, presents a plan to defeat the virus
Both the Bhumjaithai Party and the Democrat Party have nominated their respective leaders, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit, as their candidates for the top job.
For the Move Forward Party, their leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, will be put forward for the position.
Pheu Thai have a candidate in mind with initial speculation that it is property tycoon Srettha Thavisin
Chonlanan Srikaew of the Pheu Thai Party does not deny that the party has someone in mind when asked by reporters this week.
'Wait for a surprise. It definitely will be a 'wow' when the name pops up, he said this week.
Speculation is mounting on the possibility of real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin, the chief executive of Sansiri PLC, one of Thailand's most successful and dynamic property development firms, becoming what would be the main challenger for the job of prime minister.
Mr Srettha is already on record as denying any political ambitions from early this year.
In 2012, his name came into the political spotlight following a controversial two-hour meeting with then Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra at the luxury Four Seasons Hotel in Bangkok which led to wild speculation and calls for an investigation into the property developer's firm by then Democrat Party activists which were, in turn, vigorously rejected by the Pheu Thai Party at the time which criticised the treatment of Thailand's first female prime minister in media and political circles.
It is known that Mr Srettha, whose firm has been linked to the promotion of equal rights for the LGBT community and other campaigns against inequality, would have the support of former Premier Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister.
Businessman has been a champion of LGBT rights and has raised concerns about the rising level of inequality
The business success enjoyed by Mr Srettha since founding his firm in 1995 would also make him an attractive candidate to the voting electorate both in urban and rural areas if he was endorsed by the party's leadership and the Shinawatra family.
In August, Mr Srettha appeared on the influential ClubHouse app and spoke of the need for change in Thailand although he argued in favour of gradual, progressive change while warning of the danger of a violent revolution if matters were either ignored or addressed too quickly.
He expressed his concern that the COVID-19 emergency had wiped out many years of progress in tackling poverty in the kingdom and that inequality had risen sharply in its wake.
His prescription for any new government would include large flagship investment projects, a rejuvenation and restructuring of the tax system, price support mechanisms for farming, schemes to attract inward investment into Thailand and a programme of constitutional change.
General Prayut enjoys the advantages of being the incumbent and having the support of the Senate
One key factor that must be borne in mind with the political equation is that the candidacy of Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha or those in the establishment who have supported him thus far, will automatically have up to 250 votes, from the Thai Senate appointed by the former junta, in the poll for PM within the National Assembly after the next election.
The Prime Minister is also in place and occupying the role giving him another distinct advantage.
General Prayut has led consistently all opinion polls since the junta came to power as a popular choice.
His candidacy would, theoretically, only need 125 votes in the House of Representatives to secure the position although most commentators accept that any government formed based on failing to control over 250 seats of the 500 seats in the lower house would lack both moral and effective political authority to govern and be short-lived.
However, the situation still does give the incumbent the whip hand when it comes to forming a new coalition government to take power for another four-year term.
PM moves against cabal within Palang Pracharat behind failed heave against him – Thamanat out
Crisis averted in parliament as MPs coup plot against the Prime Minister melts in goodwill show
Tensions within government as COVID-19 crisis grows darker with public confidence in free fall
Prime Minister calls for unity as he promises the kingdom is set to make a sustainable recovery from the crisis
Thamanat's new job is to make Palang Pracharat the kingdom's largest voting bloc in parliament
Only 1.8% of the people in one poll this week said that they had any confidence in the government
Colourful Bangkok former sex industry tycoon Chuwit told to quit sniping by an aide to the PM
PM Prayut hands power back to the CCSA to find 100 million vaccine doses to defeat Covid-19
Thailand scrambles to procure more vaccines as infections and deaths from Covid-19 jump sharply
Bangkok MP will call to account cabinet ministers who he claims were at a Thong Lor nightlife spot
PM left master of the field as constitutional reform moves stall with street protests quieted
Constitutional Court rules in PM's favour, says that there is no basis for his removal from office over home
Future Forward Party dissolved – leadership banned from politics by Constitutional Court order
Parliament to debate PM's oath-taking question which is also referred to the Constitutional Court
PM to be elected Prime Minister under key constitutional provisions by the end of May as new era begins
Thailand seeks less rancour as it counts down to its first election under the new Constitution
Radical new Thai constitution now in the hands of the Thai people who vote in August
Rejection of draft constitution means extended military rule


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Tis the season to be jolly so we thought we'd take a little look at some of the different ways you can enjoy your bathroom this Christmas! Firstly, have you thought about Christmas decorations for your bathroom? It is often the one room of the house that gets neglected in this respect! But, as the image on the left shows, there may well be ways that you could tastefully incorporate some types of Christmas decoration into your bathroom to give it a festive feel.
On these dark winter nights it can be so comforting to take a long hot bath, infused with something lovely and fragrant. If you have a whirlpool bath you can enjoy a gentle massaging action at the same time to soothe away all those stresses and strains! Time to enjoy a few minutes peace and quiet – or, if you prefer, you can watch your favourite film or TV show or listen to a special playlist. What better to top it all off than with a glass of chilled champagne, all ready at hand in your designer ice bucket.
Just in case you think we have disappeared into fairyland, all these things are indeed possible, as you can see from the images above. In fact, why keep it just for Christmas . . you could easily get used to this!
To refresh you, ease those knotted shoulders and get your circulation flowing as it should, nothing beats an invigorating shower! Even better, a luxurious walk in shower as pictured left. Over Christmas why not treat yourself to a lovely long shower instead of having to clock watch as usual. You can get settled on the heated seating and stretch out to make yourself really comfortable. If you are also fortunate enough to have a steam shower then you can enjoy the cleansing and detoxing sensation and come out feeling thoroughly renewed!
A good quality shower is just like having your own spa at home that you can enjoy any day, any time.
The right kind of lighting can make all the difference to your bathroom experience. No matter how luxurious your bath or invigorating your shower, the effects can be marred if you have either inadequate or glary lighting. If you are undertaking a bathroom refurbishment then do consider your lighting very carefully. Use dimmer switches where possible so that you can control the ambience of the room to suit your mood. Recessed LED lighting can add warmth and depth to corners of your bathroom, even storage areas such as those pictured right. Mirrors and display units can also have inbuilt lighting which can help to create an ethereal, twinkling effect. For a short term dramatic lighting effect use candles, which are not only Christmassy but can really help you to relax.
If your bathroom does not have the above features but this article has whetted your appetite, then why not consider either a new bathroom or a bathroom refurbishment in 2016? To get further inspiration, arrange a visit to our Camberley showroom. You will enjoy seeing the range of bathrooms and wetrooms that we have on display and we would be more than happy to discuss your ideas and help you to start making plans for your ideal bathroom.
We hope that you enjoy the Christmas season and manage to find time to relax as well as having fun with family and friends. From all of us at Stone and Chrome, Happy Christmas!


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Court orders Zuma back to jail after ruling medical parole was unlawful
by Rashid Obodai
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled on Monday that the decision to release former President Jacob Zuma on early medical parole was "unlawful" and that he should return to prison to finish his sentence for contempt of court.
Zuma was sentenced last year to 15 months imprisonment after ignoring a court order to testify at a government inquiry into widespread corruption during his almost decade as president that ended in 2018 when incumbent Cyril Ramaphosa replaced him.
Zuma was released on medical parole in September 2021 after only serving a fraction of the sentence. But in December, the high court set aside the parole decision and ordered him to return to jail.
Zuma appealed that ruling and judgement was delivered on Monday after the department of correctional services said in October that his prison sentence has finished.
"In other words, Mr Zuma, in law, has not finished serving his sentence. He must return to the Escourt Correctional centre to do so," the Supreme Court of Appeal judgement read.
The court took issue with the department's claim that Zuma's sentence had ended when the appeal was still being heard.
It also found that the decision by the former national commissioner of correctional services to grant Zuma medical parole against the advice of the Medical Parole Advisory Board, a specialist body, was unlawful.
"On any conceivable basis, the commissioner's decision was unlawful and unconstitutional. The high court was correct to set it aside," the judgement said.
The Jacob Zuma Foundation did not immediately respond to a request for comment, while a spokesperson for the department of correctional services said the judgement was being studied and it would likely respond later.
Source: CNBC Africa


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"Arab Culture": From Orientalist Construct to Arab Uprisings
Culture & Society, Peer Reviewed Scholarship
Any attempt to write an account of popular culture in the Middle East must face the question of how to define Arab and the Arabs? This might seem an odd statement at first glance: some 350 million people speak the language, ergo they are Arabs, and Arab, the Arabs, the …
The Birth and Death of 25TV: Innovation in Post-Revolution Egyptian TV News Formats
Peer Reviewed Scholarship, Social Media
Abstract This case study highlights an experiment that aimed to disrupt traditional television news production and presentation models in post-revolution Egypt. It is a snapshot of a brief moment in Egyptian television history when an attempt was made at innovating news production and content, but much like the Egyptian revolution, …
ISIS's Euro-American Fighters: Western Failures and the Narratives of Denial
This article centers on the influx of Western fighters joining ISIS and locates its root causes in systemic and structural forms of alienation, discrimination, and Islamophobia. In Western discourse, understanding this phenomenon is characterized by a sense of denial that limits the interpretive paradigms to one of two approaches: either a racial discourse that confines the debate to antagonistic minoritized citizens with ambiguous loyalties and an inherent vulnerability for radicalism, or the powerful "glamour" of ISIS's propagandist spectacles that western media cannot dispel.
Threat of the Downtrodden: The Framing of Arab Refugees on CNN
After September 11, 2001 Arabs and Muslims became the topic of interest for the global media, drawing attention from news outlets worldwide. Recently, the rise of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) along with civil wars in the Arab region have forced hundreds of thousands of Arab citizens, particularly from Syria and Iraq, to flee their homelands. The resulting refugee crisis drew substantial attention and debate. Therefore, studying the framing of Arab refugees and asylum seekers in the global media is of notable significance, especially in connection to ISIS, the war on terrorism, and the upheaval in the Middle East.
Social Media in Syria's Uprising and Post-Revolution Libya: An Analysis of Activists' and Blogger's Online Engagement
Masudul Biswas and Carrie Sipes perform a comparative content analysis of Twitter and Facebook posts from a sample of Syrian and Libyan activist groups. By considering online content in the context of post-revolution Libya and the continuing upheaval in Syria, the authors shed new light on online activist agenda-setting. They find that while social media is used as a tool to maintain and expand momentum during revolution, in a post-revolution climate the same media serves as a venue for idea-sharing and political discourse.
Digital Activism: Efficacies and Burdens of Social Media for Civic Activism
Culture & Society, Peer Reviewed Scholarship, Social Media
In a comprehensive study of social media usage among social movement organizations in Lebanon, Jad Melki and Sarah Mallat investigate the efficacy of digital technology as a tool for activism. The authors find that while social media platforms offer a number of perceived benefits to activism work, there remain significant obstacles that manifest both on and offline.
The Discourse of Egyptian Slogans: from 'Long Live Sir' to 'Down with the Dictator'
Opinion & Analysis, Peer Reviewed Scholarship, Politics
El Mustapha Lahlali investigates the power of political slogans in Egypt. By revisiting the discourse of early 2011 and surgically analyzing the linguistic content of a wide array of slogans, Lahlali offers new insight into the political, social and religious undercurrents that reverberated through the country during this time. Lahlali points to a period characterized by the democratization of discourse, which he argues, disappeared as rapidly as it emerged.
Mubarak Framed! Humor and Political Activism before and during the Egyptian Revolution
In an entertaining and insightful read, Deepa Anagondahalli and Sahar Khamis delve into the world of Egyptian political humor, unpacking its historical roots and reflecting on its evolution from private banter to public resistance. Focusing on Mubarak's presidency and subsequent ouster, the authors identify a stark shift from long narrative jokes, to the biting "weaponized" one-liners that emerged in his final days. Humor, they conclude, is a paradoxical yet powerful tool for activism, which despite more recent crackdowns has proven to be a relatively safe platform for dissent.
Navigating the Ethics of Citizen Video: The Case of a Sexual Assault in Egypt
Using video of a sexual assault in Tahrir Square as a case study, Madeleine Bair discusses the ethical and logistical considerations of citizen video as a means for social documentation. Bair points to the emergent challenges including reliability, consent, preservation and security, as citizen videos are sourced with increasing regularity by both new and traditional media. The Egyptian video, which sparked national change and international outrage, is a striking example of how citizen video can both shine light on an issue and stir controversy.
The Debate Over Al Jazeera English in Burlington, VT.r
William Youmans analyzes the debate in Burlington, Vermont, over whether the local cable TV company should or should not carry Al Jazeera English. He concludes that Burlington was a special case, rather than the harbinger of a breakthrough into the US market for AJE.


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What sounds go with angels? A heavenly string ensemble of course. Angels are the Fort Wayne Children's Choir–Treble Choir and Pamela Pierson, Associate Artistic Director. Strings courtesy of Emily Thompson, William Muller, Jason Thompson and Isaiah Brock. 7 pm, November 12 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Who wouldn't with Bach, Haydn and Zelenka. Singers, baroque instruments including the trumpets. See you Sunday, November 12th at 7 pm. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
At 7:00 pm November 12 Opening Night hear the angelic voices of the Fort Wayne Children's Choir–Treble Choir wafting from the choir loft of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception under the direction of Pamela Pierson, Associate Artistic Director.


How can we foster an environment where all children learn? If you were on a boat and it began to sink, you'd never save only those within your reach, would you? You would go into a survival mode that ensured every person made it to dry ground. Shouldn't the approach to education be the same?
Our children come to us from various backgrounds that require us as educators to enhance our vision of the classroom. We need to create environments that students feel comfortable despite their level of knowledge. Are we giving options for sharing what they know, what their dreams are or what kind of day they had? Maybe sharing aloud is not their strength but hand them a pencil and paper and you'll have a masterpiece. Without understanding our kiddos, we will constantly struggle to find where to begin implementing instructional practices.
But there are so many needs! Yes. Thinking through your class and ensuring that all students are able to express their understanding will create success. The work upfront will take some time but the payoff is rich. The classroom should not be based on teacher desires the room to look like but on student needs-both academically and emotionally.
There is a framework: Universal Design for Learning. It works and you'll find that what benefits one, can help all. You can do this and your students need to be saved off that sinking ship. We can't afford for even one not to make it.


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TERRIFYING TUESDAY: THE DEMONS IN ANNELIESE MICHEL
Thank you for joining me for another "Terrifying Tuesday" post here on my blog. I wanted to take some time before we really dive in to the story of Anneliese Michel to throw out some disclaimers:
1) I may say a few things in this blog post that you don't agree with. I hope you will still think of my viewpoints with an open mind. I mean no disrespect to the people involved, but I'm simply trying to juxtapose my theories and opinions into the case to help you make sense of it.
2) Demonic possession is a very serious matter. Part of the reason I do these "Investigating the Mysterious" posts is to educate you (and myself) on the facts and some of the theories surrounding a case. While it may be entertaining to read, demonic possession is documented.
3) Listen at your own risk. I've heard the audio clips that I will share with you below, and they are creepy. If you get creeped out by that, please don't listen. I don't want to give anyone any anxiety or problems.
Now that those are out of the way, let's dive in to the story of Anneliese Michel and the six demons that supposedly made her body their home:
THE LIFE OF ANNELIESE MICHEL
Anneliese was a pretty normal teenager from West Germany. She was a devout Catholic who showed great respect for tradition and to people of the faith. She also had a steadfast boyfriend named Peter, and a loving family.
Anneliese was so devout in her faith that she would practice penance for others. She even slept on hard wooden floors in freezing cold conditions to atone for the sings of drug addicts who had lost their faith.
It wasn't until 1969 that Anneliese experienced something she never had before: seizures. She was diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy, a condition that can lead to hallucinations, mood changes, and loss of awareness. These were only a few side-effects on a laundry list of possibilities.
During her time in the hospital, she chose to spend her days furthering her relationship with God. She would likely read the Bible, pray, and do other Catholic traditions as she underwent treatment. Luckily, the treatment seemed to work well and Anneliese found herself back in school with all of the other local children.
It wasn't long, however, until Anneliese started to witness demonic faces in the walls of her family home. She would have trouble standing on her own and would even have bouts of depression and suicidal thoughts. If you know anything about the Catholic faith, suicide is regarded as an unforgivable sin, so this was big for such a devout believer as Anneliese.
Her mother, Anna, said that she once witnessed Anneliese's at the dinner table with very large hands. Anneliese herself would tell those who asked that she knew demons had taken ahold of her.
Doctors put her on anti-psychotic drugs, but they didn't really help her. Anneliese's mother Anna decided to reach out for help and came in contact with Father Renz. Convinced that her daughter was telling the truth, Anna told Father Renz that an exorcism was in order. However, exorcisms don't just happen like they do in the movies. Father Renz needed to make a case.
In order to get approval for the exorcism, Father Renz had to rule out any "earthly" cause for Anneliese's behavior. So, he began sending her to doctors, who all suggested that she had "something like" epilepsy. Psychiatrists were also brought in to look at Anneliese, but they insisted they couldn't help her with medication, with some apparently telling the father that an exorcism was truly in order.
This made sense because Anneliese was acting completely strange. She would eat bugs, pee on the floor and lick it up, eat coal, and do all sorts of other strange and inexplicable activities.
One day while she was experiencing these traumas, Anneliese and her boyfriend Peter went on a walk. During this walk, Anneliese said that she came across Mother Mary. Mother Mary told Anneliese that she could either be freed of the torment from the demons, or she could suffer for the sins of others so they wouldn't go to hell.
Supposedly, Anneliese was able to walk with no problem when she encountered Mother Mary. Mother Mary also supposedly took away the demons for three days while Anneliese made her choice.
Anna begged Anneliese not to take the deal but Anneliese decided that she couldn't let so many people suffer because of her, so she decided to choose to live through the suffering so that others wouldn't be sent to hell.
After exhausting medical personnel to look at Anneliese, Father Renz decided to do a test on her to see if she was supernaturally possessed. In his head, he told the demons to flee from Anneliese. After he said this, Anneliese became violent and snatched and broke his rosary. He knew then that he needed to perform an exorcism.
During the exorcisms, which happened twice a week for nearly a year, Anneliese claimed to be possessed by six demons called Judus Iscariot, Lucifer, Hitler, Fallen Priest Fleischmann, Nero, and Cain, many of whom are found in the Bible. I want to give you the opportunity now to listen to the tapes. If this stuff gives you the creeps, I have linked the transcript here so you can read it rather than listen to it.
In 1976, Anneliese died at the age of 26 from starvation and dehydration. She had stopped eating and drinking in the last few months of her life. However, it was clear that anyone who hadn't witnessed the things that happened with Anneliese would think she was abused. She weighed close to 60 lbs (27 Kilos) and was covered in bruises and markings.
Because of this, two of the fathers and Anneliese's parents were charged with negligent homicide. They were originally sentenced to six months in prison, but they had their sentences downgraded to three months of probation.
Later, the movie "The Exorcism of Emily Rose" was made. Anna wanted nothing to do with the movie. She claims that mysterious hauntings and paranormal activity continued after Anneliese died.
MY THEORIES AND OPINIONS
Now comes my opinions and theories behind this case. I have no doubt in my mind that this was probably a case of demonic possession. I do believe that these things can happen. I believe that there is evil in the world. However, I take serious issue with this case because it continually says that Anneliese was a devout believer in God.
As a Christian, I am under the impression that you cannot be demonically possessed if you have Jesus in your heart. I'm not saying that Anneliese wasn't devout in prayer or studies, but I'm just saying that perhaps she didn't accept that Jesus died for her. I believe that if you truly have God and Jesus in your heart and life, evil cannot touch you or take over your life.
THEORY ONE: MOTHER MARY WAS A DEMON
The Bible that I read clearly states that those who long to be forgiven by God with pure intentions are forgiven. It doesn't say that we must bear one another's sins, but rather that we bear one another's burdens. For Mother Mary to come and say that Anneliese had to "bear the sins" of the world in order to keep others out of hell, I just can't agree that this was some holy figure she happened upon during her walk.
It seems obvious that the demons that were inside of Anneliese could torture her or choose to remain silent when they wanted to. I feel that the appearance of Mother Mary was a sick trick by the demons to try to trick Anneliese into giving them her soul...and it worked. I don't think that the real Mother Mary would ask someone to die for the sins of others. It is apparent at the cross that Mary was very disturbed and distraught about her son's wrongful death, but she understood who her son was and what was happening. To will that on to a human wouldn't be a righteous thing to do.
So, long story short, I believe that the demons stopped torturing Anneliese for three days to convince her to save the world and then, when she decided to follow their advice under the guise of Mother Mary, they ramped up their possession.
THEORY TWO: ANNELIESE HAD SCHIZOPHRENIA
I think that it is quite possible that Anneliese had schizophrenia. There has always been a negative stigma toward mental health in the Christian community. I believe it is possible that Anneliese's biblical knowledge combined with her hope to save others and her mental illness could have led many to believe that she was possessed instead of in need of serious health rehabilitation.
THEORY THREE: THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
I don't really believe this theory just because there is so much evidence from what I've learned that the church fathers did a lot to seek out physical and psychological health experts to rule out problems Anneliese could have been experiencing, but it is possible that the Catholic Church was using Annliese's unique situation to instill fear in to others.
Think about it: if you read about a young woman who was doing great but all of a sudden fell sick and began seeing demons, you'd be scared and you'd want to know that the church was there to help you. The only evidence I can find that this could be a possibility is that a medical doctor was asked by the priest if they could give Anneliese any medication to keep her painless and they supposedly said "there is no injection to cure the devil."
Later, medical personnel denied saying this in court, so it could be that the Catholic Church played up Annliese's situation to manipulate the masses.
So, what do you think happened to Anneliese Michel? Was she possessed, faking it, suffering for a mental illness, or was she a pawn for the Catholic Church? Let me know in the comments below.
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Title: Benzene
Additional Names: Benzol; cyclohexatriene
Molecular Formula: C6H6
Molecular Weight: 78.11
Literature References: Natural component of petroleum, usually <1.0% by weight. Discovered by Faraday in compressed oil gas in 1825. Obtained in the coking of coal and in the production of illuminating gas from coal. Manuf by catalytic reforming and separation of aromatic compounds, thermal or catalytic dealkylation of toluene, toluene disproportionation; from pyrolysis gasoline. Purification by washing with water: GB 863711 (1961 to Schloven-Chemie and H. Koppers GmbH), C.A. 55, 16971f (1961). Lab prepn from aniline: Gattermann-Wieland, Praxis des Organischen Chemikers (de Gruyter, Berlin, 40th ed., 1961) p 247. Production of pure benzene: French, Ind. Chem. 39, 9-12 (1963). Manuf: Faith, Keyes & Clark's Industrial Chemicals, F. A. Lowenheim, M. K. Moran, Eds. (Wiley-Interscience, New York, 4th ed., 1975) pp 126-137. Physical properties: Thorne et al., Ind. Eng. Chem. Anal. Ed. 17, 481 (1945). Solubility studies: F. P. Schwarz, Anal. Chem. 52, 10 (1980). Toxicity data: Kimura et al., Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 19, 699 (1971). Review: W. Fruscella in Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology vol. 4 (Wiley-Interscience, New York, 4th ed., 1992) pp 73-103. Reviews of toxicology: R. Snyder et al., Rev. Biochem. Toxicol. 3, 123-154 (1981); D. J. Paustenbach et al., Environ. Health Perspect. 101, Suppl. 6, 177-200 (1993); and human exposure: Toxicological Profile for Benzene (PB98-101157, 1997) 463 pp. Symposia on metabolism, toxicity and carcinogenesis: Environ. Health Perspect. 82, 3-310 (1989); ibid. 104, Suppl. 6, 1121-1441 (1996).
Properties: Clear, colorless, volatile, highly flammable liquid; characteristic odor. d415 0.8787. bp 80.1°. mp 5.5°. nD20 1.50108. Flash pt, closed cup: 12°F (-11°C). Soly in water at 23.5°C (w/w): 0.188%. Miscible with alcohol, chloroform, ether, carbon disulfide, carbon tetrachloride, glacial acetic acid, acetone, oils. Keep in well-closed containers in a cool place and away from fire. LD50 orally in young adult rats: 3.8 ml/kg (Kimura).
Melting point: mp 5.5°
Boiling point: bp 80.1°
Flash point: Flash pt, closed cup: 12°F (-11°C)
Index of refraction: nD20 1.50108
Toxicity data: LD50 orally in young adult rats: 3.8 ml/kg (Kimura)
Derivative Type: Sodium deriv
Additional Names: Phenyl sodium
Molecular Formula: C6H5Na
Percent Composition: C 72.00%, H 5.04%, Na 22.97%
Literature References: Prepn: Schlosser, Angew. Chem. 76, 267 (1964).
Properties: Solid mass, dec by water, acids, alkalies. Sol in liquid ammonia, tetrahydrofuran.
CAUTION: Potential symptoms of overexposure by inhalation or ingestion are dizziness, headache, vomiting, visual disturbances, staggering gait, hilarity, fatigue, anorexia, lassitude, CNS depression, loss of consciousness, respiratory arrest. Chronic exposure has been associated with bone marrow depression and leukemia. Direct contact may cause irritation of eyes, nose, respiratory system and skin; dermititis may develop due to defatting action. Aspiration into the lung may lead to chemical pneumonitis. See Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology vol. 2B, G. D. Clayton, F. E. Clayton, Eds. (Wiley-Interscience, New York, 4th ed., 1994) pp 1306-1326; NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (DHHS/NIOSH 97-140, 1997) p 26. Benzene is listed as a known human carcinogen: Report on Carcinogens, Eleventh Edition (PB2005-104914, 2004) p III-26.
Use: Manuf of industrial chemicals such as polymers, detergents, pesticides pharmaceuticals, dyes, plastics, resins. Solvent for waxes, resins, oils, natural rubber, etc. Gasoline additive.
Therap-Cat-Vet: Has been used as a disinfectant.
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