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This is a list of the number-one songs of 2017 in Panama. The charts are published by Monitor Latino, based on airplay across radio stations in Panama using the Radio Tracking Data, LLC in real time. The chart week runs from Monday to Sunday.

During 2017, five singles reached number one in Panama. Of those, all five were collaborations. In total, eleven acts topped the chart as either lead or featured artists, with nine—Zion & Lennox, Maluma, Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Willy William, Joey Montana and Sebastián Yatra—achieving their first number-one single in Panama.

In Panama, the best-performing single of 2017 was "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber. The song, currently holds the record for the longest-running number-one song in Panama, spending a record-extending 24 consecutive weeks topping the Panamanian charts. It also became the second song to debut at number one in Panama, and first since J Balvin's 2016 single, "Safari".

Joey Montana became the first Panamanian act to top the charts as his collaboration with Sebastián Yatra, "Suena El Dembow" reached number one in late 2017, becoming for both Montana and Yatra, their first number-one song in Panama. The song also became the fifth longest-running number-one song in the country, spending 11 non-consecutive weeks atop the charts.

J Balvin became the only act to have more than one number one song in 2017, with him earning two songs: "Otra Vez" featuring Zion & Lennox, and "Mi Gente (Remix)" with Willy William featuring Beyoncé.

Chart history

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There's a little tradition we like at the Sandbar on Tuesdays, and I don't mean the long-running $1.50 almost anything special (although we like that, too).
Tegan often works the early shift from 5-9 p.m., and she brings cookies. She likes to bake, but she doesn't actually like to eat the cookies, so she brings a container full of cookies for customers and friends to eat.
And if you've never experienced one of Tegan's cookies, you are missing out. Tonight's cookie was a bite of oatmeal Reese's Pieces deliciousness.
Be sure to stop by on a Tuesday night, you might be surprised with homemade cookies by Tegan!


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Out-wise the Smize
Hello, Smizik.
I see you want us blogging again. I see our little hiatus has upset you. Why else would you bait us with this.
Dejan Kovacevic weighs in with an excellent piece in the Post-Gazette today on the pros and cons of the Pirates signing Dominican Republic phenom Miguel Angel Sano, whose asking price is said to be about $4 million.
This is like David Brooks politely complimenting Mark Shields ideas on health care right before telling Jim Lehrer that the man is full of shit. Pump fake, bitches!
As Kovacevic points out, there are plenty of reasons to pursue this young man and plenty to avoid him.
Three of each.
But one fact overrides all others.
Is this you or him, speaking now, Bob?
Sano is 16.
That is kind of the kicker. Good or bad.
In an era when the most sophisticated scouting by the National Football League cannot accurately predict the success of 22 and 23-year old men
Why shit on just one sport when you can shit on two? Also: why the NFL, Bob? You live in Pittsburgh. You're a sports writer in Pittsburgh. Your team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. Be happy about football. Post-merger, it hasn't done a single thing to hurt you.
ALSO! If you think about it, the NFL is really pretty good at projecting prospects. Let's go back a couple of years. From the 2002 draft, 9 of the 32 first round selections went on to make the Pro-Bowl; in the 2003 draft, the number was 11; in 2004, the number was 14; 2005, the number was 7; 2006, the number was 7. Will there always be a Tom Brady in the 6th round and a Ryan Leaf in the 1st? Sure. But generally, the high level of NCAA exposure, as well as the combine and "pro-day" system, lead teams to knowing what guys are worth.
Weren't we talking about baseball?
and when the best talent evaluators in Major League Baseball miss way too often on college,
Yes and no. Sometimes there are misses in the amateur draft, but often times it has nothing to do with scouting and everything to do with money. No one on Dave Littlefield's staff thought Daniel Moskos was the next Nolan Ryan. They thought he was the piece of shit pitcher he is, and one who would sign for less. (This afforded us the services of the real Nolan Ryan of our generation, Matt Morris.)
let along high-school age, players, it makes no sense -- none -- to spend millions on a sophomore in high school.
Part of the Moneyball school of thought is that spending good draft spots and a lot of money on high school phenoms is a patently bad business practice. The competition at that level isn't intense enough, and the sample sizes aren't big enough for these prospects to prove anything. I would mostly agree with this. Except that Sano isn't coming out of a U.S. prep school, he's coming from the Dominican Republic. Furthermore, we're not spending a "draft pick" on him, we're going after him in the international signing pool. Yes, we're talking about a 16 year old kid getting $4,000,000, and that's a lot. But I'd much rather be making this kind of splash, than playing chicken with Stephen Strasburg's agent, Scott Boras.
Nobody knows who's going to be good, but it's obvious who's going to be bad. We can either take a gamble on a prospect, or we can keep the good times rolling by being cheap bastards.
If, indeed, he is a sophomore.
Smize is referring to the age-verification problem with latin talent. A lot of guys will fudge their D.O.B.'s to appear younger and more promising. This had been a concern for the Pirates, but then we started doing bone marrow tests, which can narrow down a guy's age to within 12 months. Sano is 16 or 17. Of this, science tells us (see this Dejan article for more on that).
There are doubts about Sano's age since he looks and plays so much older. Those doubts are justified because many players from Latin America have falsified their ages to get a better deal. Sophisticated tests have been run on Sano, but there remains doubt.
This is vintage Smizik. "There are doubts that it's going to be sunny today. Those doubts are justified because Pittsburgh is regularly cloudy, if not rainy. The weather channel, local forecast, and observable data say it's a beautiful day out with 0% chance of rain. ...But I have my doubts!"
As far as warning signs, no one need look any further than the Pirates inability to evaluate young talent in the recent past.
That does it. After this entry I'm going to go get plastered and come back with an iMovie video montage of all the prospects Neal Huntington's administration has scouted, signed, or traded for, and I'm going to set it to something like this.
C'mon, people! This nonsense has to stop. The overhaul of our front office was 100%. The scouts, directors of player development, and coaches are all Huntington's. His decisions have been the polar opposite of Littlefield's.
Although they have been dealing with players 18 and older, they have been largely incorrect in their evaluations. Of the 16 first-round draft choices the Pirates have made since they took Jason Kendall in 1992, Paul Maholm has been the most and, arguably, only successful pick.
Christ, that's awful. Maybe you should fire the GM who was responsible for all that shitty scouting and get someone new.
Behind Maholm would be Kris Benson and then Sean Burnett.
You mean Joel Hanrahan?
Of course, the jury is still out on some of the more recent picks but even among those only Andrew McCutchen and Pedro Alvarez look to have significant upside.
1) our amateur draft selections have crippled the team.
2) we shouldn't pursue someone in the international pool who might make us better.
Although the Pirates might be worse than other franchises in talent evaluation, they are not the only organization that has difficulty. It's just the nature of the business. Projecting young men as professionals is not a science and sometimes it's a guessing game.
3) no one knows anything, therefore don't do anything.
Since the draft began in 1965, 13 pitchers have been taken with the No. 1 overall choice. The most successful of the lot has been Andy Benes, with a career record of 155-139. Three others, Tim Belcher (146-140), Mike Moore (161-176) and Floyd Bannister (134-143), have had success. The others, like the Pirates Bryan Bullington, have been failures.
4) Miguel Sano will make a poor big league pitcher if we draft him number one overall in the U.S. amateur draft.
If talent evaluators can't get the No. 1 pick, often college-age players, right, how can they be expected to expertly evaluate a 16 year old?
So much wrong with this line of reasoning.
First of all, there's no guarantee of anything. Fuck it, we don't know. That doesn't mean we should sit on our hands and do nothing.
Secondly, you gave a list of American born and raised pitchers who were drafted high in the U.S. amateur talent draft. Miguel Sano is neither a pitcher, nor is he part of the American amateur talent pool. Both of these things are incredibly significant. The reason it's such a crap shoot to commit to pitching prospects isn't because we can't project quality, it's because we can't project health. It's so easy for a young pitcher to blow out his arm, and that has everything to do with why these guys weren't successful.
Now let's talk about this domestic talent draft versus the international pool. Imagine if the NHL draft only included Canadians and USAmericans. That would mean that the talent available through the draft would drop off much fast, which would give more bargaining power to number 1 picks like Sidney Crosby. It would also mean that a bum team drafting seventh would miss out on the marquee impact players, but could go on the international scouting circuit and sign an Alex Ovechkin or Evgeni Malkin for a ton of money. Should they not go out an sign an international talent, just because they got a mediocre player in the domestic draft? No fucking way. Metaphor complete.
Signing Sano would be a major public-relations coup for the Pirates and a large step foward in the talent-rich Dominican.
Don't worry about whether or not he can play. We're going to win the hearts and minds of everyone in Allegheny County and Santo Domingo.
But to spend $4 million on a 16-year-old kid, well, that sounds like something the Pirates of Dave Littlefield would do.
I once read an editorial in the New York Post, written by former U.N. Ambassador, John Bolton, about how peace in Israel would be a far greater risk to U.S. security than the Iraq War had been. That made me angry. But not as angry as what Smizik just said.
Neal Huntington has a penchant for acquiring undervalued sleepers; both veterans and prospects. None of his pick-ups are multimillion dollar deals.
Dave Littlefield would go out every season and sign a couple bum free agents or trade for an overpaid veteran, few of them under the age of 30. He'd give a guy anywhere from $1 million to $8 million for a year. Almost all of them would either be cut in training camp, or traded midway through the season. Here are a couple names:
Danny Kolb (age 32)
Tony Armas Jr. (age 29, $3 million)
Jeromy Burnitz (age 37, $6 million)
Sean Casey (age 31, $8.5 million)
Roberto Hernandez (age 41, $2.75 million)
Joe Randa (age 36, $4 million)
Cesar Izturis (age 27, $4+ million)
Matt Morris (age 32, $10+ million)
Matt Lawton (age 33, $7.75 million)
Benito Santiago (age 40, $2.15 million)
Raul Mondesi (age 33, $1.15 million)
Kenny Lofton (age 36, $1.025 million)
Reggie Sanders (age 35, $1 million)
This is what Littlefield would do. This is not at all what Huntington is doing. I can go on, but I think the point is obvious. One guy flushed millions of dollars down the toilet, another guy wants to buy a bunch of scratch-n-win cards. Both could lose out, but only one is in a position to win.
SpinMove has already written your paper a letter. Please don't make him have to write a second one-- we're running out of FTC stationary.
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ISHM: JANUARY 23 – JANUARY 30, 2020
Sadr And Militias Organize Anti-U.S. March; Hundreds Of Civilians Killed And Injured In New Crackdown; President Salih Gives Parties Three Days To Select A New PM – On January 24, supporters of Moqtada al-Sadr and several militia groups turned out for a mass protest against American presence in Iraq. Sadr demanded the closure of all "American bases" and offices of American security firms in Iraq, and closing Iraq's airspace to U.S. combat and intelligence aircraft. On January 25, government forces launched a new crackdown and used live bullets, pellet guns and tear gas against protesters to forcibly reopen key roads and squares in Baghdad. In Nasiriyah, unidentified gunmen set fire to protesters' tents and used live ammunition to disperse protesters. At least 12 protesters were killed and 230 were injured over two days during the crackdown that was also heavy in Basra. The crackdown followed a statement by Muqtada al-Sadr in which he withdrew his support for the anti-government protests. On January 27, following a new mortar attack on the American embassy in Baghdad, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced his frustration with Baghdad's inability to stop these incidents. On January 27, the ambassadors of 16 countries, including Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the U.S., condemned the latest killing and injuring of protesters by Iraqi security forces and militias. On January 27, the PUK elected Iraqi President Barham Salih as the party's new secretary general, and elected Bafel Talaban and Lahore Janki as his two deputies. On January 29, Iraqi President Barham Salih gave political blocs until February 1 to nominate a new prime minister who is acceptable to the Iraqi public. Salih warned that if the blocs fail to reach an agreement by this deadline, he would use his constitutional powers to choose a candidate whom he deems qualified and acceptable to the Parliament and the people. more…
U.S. Embassy In Baghdad Attacked Again; Germany Resumes Training Operations In The KRI; Iraq Asks Pakistan To Help Train Pilots – On January 26, Germany resumed its mission of training Iraqi security forces through its 90-person mission in Erbil, but Germany's personnel who were evacuated from central Iraq have not returned yet. On January 26, five mortar shells targeted the American embassy in Baghdad. One shell struck an embassy dining facility, injuring at least one person. No one claimed responsibility for the attack. On January 27, an IED killed a policeman in northeastern Diyala. On January 28, an under-vehicle IED injured two people in Mosul. On January 29, an IED killed one man and injured three children south of Mosul. On January 27, Western security officials attributed a series of 2018-2019 cyber attacks on Iraq's national security adviser to state-backed Turkish operations. On January 28, ISIS militants killed one fisherman and injured another near the Tigris river in civilian in Salah ad-Din. On January 29, an ISIS sniper killed an Iraqi soldier in Diyala. On January 29, ISIS militants killed two Iraqi soldiers on the road between Kirkuk and Baghdad. On January 28, the commander of the Iraqi air force met with a visiting Pakistani delegation and discussed potential collaboration, including Pakistan's training Iraqi pilots and logistical support for Iraq's air force. more…
UN Humanitarian Plan Targets 1.7 Million People In 2020; UN Report Identifies Serious Problems With Terrorism Trials In Iraq; Report Points To Continuing "Grave Violations" Against Children – On January 24, one Iraqi and three French nationals working for a French Christian Charity were reported missing in Baghdad. On January 25, Pope Francis met with President Salih and called for open dialogue and peaceful coexistence between Iraqi Christians and Muslims. On January 27, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said the Humanitarian Response Plan for 2020 needs $519.8 million to provide assistance to 1.77 million people in need. The plan's "priorities will include vulnerable IDPs who have not been able to achieve durable solutions…returnees living in areas of high severity and people with critical protection needs." On January 28, Iraqi government forces raided and closed down the Baghdad office of Dijlah TV following a January 20 interview that ended in an on-air shouting match between a Dijlah news anchor and a government spokesman about the number of protesters killed by security forces. On January 28, UNAMI and the UNHCR released an evaluation of the Iraqi justice system's performance with regard to terrorism related trials in Iraq. The report identified several serious shortcomings, and urged Iraqi authorities to seek improvements in trial standards to avoid recreating the injustices that helped the rise of ISIS. On January 29, the IHCHR said that there were at least "49 assassinations or attempted assassinations, and 72 kidnappings of demonstrators, activists and bloggers," since October 1. On January 29, a report by the UN Office for Children and Armed Conflict documented 2,114 cases of severe violations of children's rights, mostly dating back to the 2015-2016 period. It mentions that 1,722 children died or were seriously injured as a result of military operations or post-conflict explosions of remnants of war, while government forces were holding 778 children in custody for alleged links to ISIS. more…
Nasiriyah Oil Field Faces New Shutdown; Iraq Approves New Gas Contracts; Fuel Oil Revenue Rises; EASA Relaxes Flight Restrictions – On January 23, Iraq was forced again to suspend production at the Nasiriyah oil field for several days as protesters cut roads across the province, including those which oil workers use to reach the field. On January 23, the Iraqi government agreed to approve contracts initialed in 2018 for the development of multiple gas fields in Diyala province. The government expects the fields to produce at least 750 million cubic feet/day of gas within 36 months. On January 28, the Oil Ministry said it generated more than $174 million from selling four spot shipments of fuel oil in December and January under a new mechanism designed to boost revenue from the byproduct fuel. On January 29, the European Aviation Safety Agency reduced restrictions on overflights through Iraqi airspace by European airlines that were put in place earlier this month. more…
Sadr And Militias Organize Anti-U.S. March; Hundreds Of Civilians Killed And Injured In New Crackdown; President Salih Gives Parties Three Days To Select A New PM
On January 24, followers of Moqtada al-Sadr and supporters of several militia groups turned out for a mass unified peaceful protest against American presence in Iraq. Sadr had called for these protests on January 14, and the call was endorsed by Bina leader Hadi al-Amiri and other militia leaders. Sadr expressed his frustration with the anti-government protesters, with whom Sadr has had an uneasy alliance, because they did not support, and may have even obstructed, the anti-U.S. protests he had called for. Sadr then withdrew his support for the anti-government movement, declaring that he will "try not to interfere in their affairs negatively or positively". In a later statement, Sadr outlined his vision for ending the "U.S. occupation." He demanded the closure of all "American bases" and offices of American security firms in Iraq, and closing Iraq's airspace to U.S. combat and intelligence aircraft. Sadr also demanded that Iraq cancels all security agreements with the U.S. Alongside these demands, Sadr offered a temporary pause in armed action until the last U.S. soldier is out and to punish any party that breaks the truce, urging the Iraqi government to work to protect diplomatic sites. Sadr also made a commitment to the integration of the popular mobilization forces (PMF) into state forces. Sadr said he would stop dealing with the U.S. as a hostile "occupier" if Washington accepted his terms. Sadr urged neighboring states not to intervene if the U.S. refused to comply so that Iraq may deal with the issue as a sovereign state.
On January 25, Iraqi government forces used excessive force against protesters in an attempt to forcibly reopen the Ahrar Bridge, Wathba Square, Khalani Square and Mohammed Qassim highway in Baghdad. Government forces fired live bullets, pellet guns and tear gas during the crackdown that was also heavy in Basra and Dhi-Qar, killing at least 12 protesters and injuring another 230 people over two days, according to the Iraqi High Commission for Human Rights. In Nasiriyah, the capital of Dhi-Qar, unidentified armed groups set fire to protestors' tents and used live ammunition and tear gas abundantly to disperse protesters, killing three of them and wounding 75 others. Footage circulating on social media showed both government forces and what appeared to be armed men in civilian clothes open fire in the direction of protesters. The latest crackdown shortly followed a statement by Muqtada al-Sadr in which he declared that he was withdrawing his support for the anti-government protests. The departure of Sadr's followers from protest grounds in Baghdad and elsewhere created a temporary vacuum and made the protest movement appear vulnerable as the government crackdown unfolded. The protests organizers appeared able to recover from the setback very quickly. In Nasiriyah, protestors started replacing the burnt tent with new structures built with bricks. Thousands of protesters and students took to the streets in several provinces to express solidarity with Dhi-Qar and press the demands for reforms. In Wasit, there were reports of further violence on January 28, where security forces injured at least 20 and arrested dozens who were released later after signing pledges to not participate in school closures, which have been a regular feature of protests. Footage from January 30 indicated government forces were using live ammunition to scatter renewed protests in al-Wathba square in central Baghdad. Meanwhile, protesters in Diwaniyah appealed to the UN to intervene to stop the "systematic killing" of protesters, accusing the Iraqi government of deliberately ignoring their pleas.
On January 25, Kurdistan 24 reported that Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdish region of Iraq (KRI), met with Iraq's Minister of Defense Najah al-Shammari in Erbil to discuss the increasing threat that ISIS poses to disputed territories outside the control of KRI security forces. Barzani reportedly told Shammari that greater cooperation and coordination between the Iraqi army and the Peshmerga forces was essential for deterring the new ISIS threat. In spite of this demonstration of goodwill at the top, there were signs that relations between federal and KRI forces remained tense on the ground. On January 28, Peshmerga forces in the disputed town of Qara Hanjir, east of Kirkuk city, blocked Iraqi army units, sent ostensibly as reinforcements to boost security in the area, from entering the town. A Peshmerga officer said he told the federal troops that there was "no need for other security units to be stationed [in areas under Peshmerga control], or even visit them."
On January 27, following a new mortar attack on the American embassy in Baghdad, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on Iraq to protect U.S. facilities, voicing his frustration with Baghdad's inability to stop these incidents. Attacks against facilities hosting American personnel in Iraq have been common in recent months, particularly since the U.S. assassination of Iranian General Qassim Soleimani and PMF commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. Care-taker Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi condemned the attack, while the head of the Fatah alliance, Hadi al-Amiri stated that such attacks impede the expulsion of foreign forces from Iraq. A senior PMF official denied responsibility. No entity has claimed responsibility.
On January 27, a European diplomatic source said that NATO members were considering plans to increase the level of training and military advisory personnel at NATO's mission in Iraq. NATO's tentative plan would reassign trainers from the U.S.-led global coalition against ISIS, allowing NATO to expand its Iraq mission's role–something U.S. President Donald Trump asked NATO to do in early January– without sending new personnel to Iraq. The diplomat said the proposal enjoyed good support among NATO governments and could be voted on next month.
On January 27, the ambassadors of 16 countries, including Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the United States, issued a statement condemning the latest killing and injuring of protesters by Iraqi security forces and militia groups. The statement denounced Baghdad's failure to uphold previous pledges to stop the killings, abductions, acts of intimidation and heavy use of live bullets and military-grade tear gas grenades. In their joint statement, the 16 envoys called on the government to investigate the deaths of these protestors and hold the perpetrators accountable. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, also condemned the latest wave of violence and use of live munitions against protesters in a statement issued on January 30. The UN envoy urged Iraqi politicians to end the political stalemate that created an environment of violence that has resulted in the deaths of 467 protesters and the injuries of over 9,000 protesters since October 1. The envoy noted that "many [Iraqis] have sacrificed everything to have their voices heard. Solutions are urgently needed. Iraq cannot afford the ongoing violent oppression nor the political and economic paralysis."
On January 29, Iraqi President Barham Salih announced February 1 as the final deadline for political blocs to nominate a new prime minister who is acceptable to the Iraqi public. Salih warned that if the blocs fail to reach an agreement by this deadline, he would use his constitutional powers to choose a candidate whom he deems qualified and acceptable to the Parliament and the people. Salih's announcement follows assertions by the Fatah alliance that the political parties have agreed in principle on former minister Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi to serve as interim prime minister. Fatah sources said Allawi met two important conditions: supporting the expulsion of U.S. forces from Iraq, and pushing the implementation of the controversial oil-for-projects deal with China. These two issues were mentioned by key figures within Fatah, like Asaib al-Haq leader Qais al-Khazali, as a condition that the next prime minister must meet. On January 29, political sources claimed that Saeroun and Fatah both endorsed Allawi's nomination. However, subsequent statements indicated that the parties have not reached an agreement. On January 30, a member of Asaib Ahl al-Haq stated that Allawi did not meet the Asaib's criteria, while a social media account associated with Moqtada al-Sadr said that Saeroun seeks an interim prime minister who meets the people's approval, "not the whims of the political blocs."
U.S. Embassy In Baghdad Attacked Again; Germany Resumes Training Operations In The KRI; Iraq Asks Pakistan To Help Train Pilots
On January 25, unidentified gunmen shot and wounded a civilian in Shoufah, north Nasiriyah. On January 27, unidentified gunmen shot and killed a civilian in Zaytoun neighborhood, east Diwaniyah.
On January 26, unidentified gunmen with silenced weapons killed a policeman in Sadr City in east Baghdad. On January 28, groups of unidentified gunmen using silencers shot and killed a retired army general in Dora, in south Baghdad, assassinated Dr. Muhammad Hussein Alwan of al-Mustansiriyah University in al-Bunuk, in north Baghdad, and killed a civilian in al-Madaen, southeast of Baghdad. On January 29, unidentified gunmen using silenced weapons killed a soldier in Dora, in south Baghdad.
On January 26, Germany resumed its mission of training Iraqi security forces through its 90-person mission in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Germany had suspended all security activities as part of the U.S.-led International Coalition in Iraq on January 3 in light of security concerns following the U.S. assassination of Iranian General Qassim Soleimani and PMF commnader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. Another group of 35 German personnel were also evacuated from central Iraq as part of security measures connected with the suspension, and this contingent has not returned to Iraq yet.
On January 26, five 120-millimeter mortar shells targeted the American embassy in Baghdad. One shell struck an embassy dining facility, injuring at least one person and causing limited structural damage. The other four rounds are believed to have fallen short of the embassy. A preliminary Iraqi investigation identified Buaytha, a south Baghdad neighborhood that used to be an al-Qaeda stronghold during 2007-2008, as the launch site. An Iraqi security official responsible for the investigation said the generic nature of the mortars made it difficult to rule out any perpetrators, even if the launch site pointed to the possible involvement of ISIS.
On January 27, an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded and killed a policeman in the Abu Saida subdistrict in northeastern Diyala. On January 27, an IED exploded near a vehicle belonging to the Iraqi army in the Daquq district south Kirkuk, without causing injuries. On January 28, an under-vehicle IED (UVIED) exploded and injured two people in the neighborhood of al-Rifai, in west Mosul. On January 29, an IED exploded and killed one man and injured three children from the same family in the village of Hammad, in al-Hadhar region, south of Mosul.
On January 27, Reuters reported that three Western security officials attributed a series of 2018-2019 cyberattacks on Iraq's national security adviser, among other international targets, to state-backed Turkish operations. Iraq's national security adviser, Falih al-Fayadh, also serves as the chairman on the PMF committee. The Turkish and Iraqi governments have not commented.
On January 28, ISIS militants killed one fisherman and injured another civilian near the Tigris river in al-Dour district, central Salah ad-Din province. On January 29, an ISIS sniper killed an Iraqi soldier in the Buhruz region, south of Baquba in Diyala province. On January 29, ISIS militants killed two Iraqi soldiers in an assault on an army post on the road between Kirkuk and Baghdad.
On January 28, the commander of the Iraqi air force met with a visiting Pakistani delegation led by the deputy commander of Pakistan's air force. The two sides discussed potential collaboration, including Pakistan's training Iraqi pilots and logistical support for Iraq's air force. The meetings coincided with unconfirmed reports suggesting that the U.S. government has suspended the provision of munitions for Iraq's F-16 fleet until further notice due to security concerns.
UN Humanitarian Plan Targets 1.7 Million People In 2020; UN Report Identifies Serious Problems With Terrorism Trials In Iraq; Report Points To Continuing "Grave Violations" Against Children
On January 24, one Iraqi and three French nationals working for a French Christian Charity in Iraq were reported missing during a work trip that involved visiting government agencies in Baghdad. The charity, SOS Chrétiens d'Orient said that they have not received any demands for ransom demands, adding that the Iraqi and French governments were working together to investigate the circumstances of the four men's disappearance. The disappearance occurred amidst rising fears of retribution by militias against Western personnel in light of the escalation in hostilities between the U.S. and Iran-backed militias.
On January 25, President Salih met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. Conversation centered around the need for open dialogue and peaceful coexistence between Iraqi Christians and Muslims. In June 2019, the UN reported that the number of Christians living in Iraq had dropped by 80%, from 1.2 million in 2003 to 250,000. Conversations with members of Christian, Yazidi and other minorities point to continued security, economic and political representation problems, that have obstructed the return large segments of minority communities to their lands following their occupation by ISIS in 2014.
On January 25, the Basra Operations commander said security forces in the province released all demonstrators who had been detained over the previous 24 hours which saw an escalation between protesters and government forces. The Iraq High Commission for Human Rights (IHCHR) praised authorities for their cooperation in "protecting the legal and humanitarian rights" of demonstrators in the province. On January 28, the Bar Association of Diwaniyah offered free legal representation to detained protesters, citing concerns over unjust and "inhumane" legal proceedings.
On January 26, France contributed $670,000 to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) for the removal of improvised explosive devices. On January 29, Germany pledged another $2.2 million to support the same effort. UNMAS initiatives are critical to the continued safe return of Iraqi IDPs to their home districts that had seen heavy combat during the war with ISIS.
On January 27, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) provided an update on the status of Syrian refugees in Iraq. The document showed that 19,861 individuals entered the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) since October 9. Of this total, 8,519 gained clearance to reside outside of refugee camps, and many of them were reunited with relatives. The update also mentioned that 809 individuals have returned to Syria. The newly arrived refugees who are in camps are distributed between Bardarash (7,831) and Gawilan(1,955). The report identified ongoing needs and obstacles in several areas including refugees' ability to obtain residency cards, limitations on extended family reunification, poor livelihood prospects, access to formal schools, and hygiene services. The report put the total number of Syrian refugees in Iraq, including arrivals since Turkish military operations in northeast Syria began in October and previous refugees from the Syrian civil war at 244,810.
On January 27, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) released the Humanitarian Response Plan for 2020, which seeks to address ongoing needs associated with the war with ISIS. The document points out a decline in the number of people in need from 6.7 million in 2019 to 4.1 million. The document also puts the number of internally displaced people (IDP) at 1.4 million, pointing to a decline in formal camp population against an increase in out-of-camp cases, as the Iraqi government continues its policy of closing and consolidating IDP camps. The plan aims to provide assistance to 1.77 million people, for which $519.8 million will be needed for 2020, down from $701.15 million last year. Most of the population in need is located in the provinces of the KRI, as well as Ninewa, Salah ad-Din, Baghdad, Kirkuk and Diyala. The plan's "priorities will include vulnerable IDPs who have not been able to achieve durable solutions and continue to have acute humanitarian needs, returnees living in areas of high severity and people with critical protection needs."
On January 27, security forces in the KRI wounded two protesters in Said Sadiq, east of Sulaimaniya. The protesters were demanding better basic services, including longer electricity hours from the national grid, and better kerosene supplies, which locals rely on for heating during winter. Security forces also briefly arrested two NRT reporters who were covering the events and confiscated their equipment. The march's organizer, Zana Ali, reported that government authorities sent him death threats for his role in the protest.
On January 28, Iraqi government forces raided and closed down the Baghdad office of Dijlah TV. The Jordanian Media Commission also suspended the station's operations in Amman for one month, citing violations of the terms of their license. The station is known for its extensive coverage of protests in Iraq and its offices were ransacked on October 5 and was punished as part of a larger government-ordered shutdown in November. Dijlah's staff, among other members of the press, have also been targeted individually bv government forces and armed groups. On January 10, unidentified gunmen killed Dijlah reporter Ahmed Abdul-Samad and cameraman Safa Ghali in Basra. The latest closure followed a January 20 interview that ended in an on-air shouting match between a Dijlah news anchor and government spokesman Abdul-Karim Khalaf, who claimed that no protesters had been killed by live ammunition fired by security forces.
On January 28, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR) released a report of their evaluation of the Iraqi justice system's performance with regard to terrorism related trials in Iraq. The report looked into 794 trials in nine Iraqi provinces, out of a total of 20,000 held in Iraq from May 2018 to October 2019. Although the report observed that the hearing processes were generally organized and took place in good order, it identified several serious shortcomings. Primary concerns were poor legal representation, time constraints on defense planning, the heavy reliance on confessions by courts that ignore allegations of coercion, the vagueness of the anit-terror law that governs these trials, and the adoption of the death penalty for various offenses that do not merit harsh punishment. The report urged Iraqi authorities to seek improvements in trial standards as a means to avoid recreating the injustices "both real and perceived" that pushed many people to resort to violence and created the conditions for the rise of ISIS.
On January 29, the IHCHR released updated figures about targeted attacks against protesters, activists and members of the press since October 1. According to the new statistics, there were at least "49 assassinations or attempted assassinations, and 72 kidnappings of demonstrators, activists and bloggers." The IHCHR also said it counted at least 50 other violations against journalists and the media since October 1. These included beatings, intimidation, destruction of equipment or obstruction of coverage. Commission member Fadhil al-Gharawi called on security forces to protect protesters and journalists and prosecute the culprits behind the violence and the attempts to silence dissent.
On January 29, the UN Office for Children and Armed Conflict reported their findings on the impact of the conflict with ISIS on Iraqi children during the four-year period between July 2015 and July 2019. The report documents 2,114 total cases of severe violations of children's rights, mostly dating back to the 2015-2016 period. The report notes the Iraqi government has made sginificant policy actions, including finalizing the National Child Protection Policy in December 2017 and taking initial steps towards registering children born of rape for equal access to education and other services. However, the document warns that serious violations continue to affect children. In particular, it mentions that ISIS and the popular mobilization forces recruited 296 children to fight, while government forces were holding 778 children in custody for alleged links to ISIS as of June 2019. The report also says that a total of 1,722 children died or were seriously injured as a result of military operations or post-conflict explosions of remnants of war. The report also listed 86 abductions, ten cases of rape or sexual violence and seven incidents of denial of humanitarian access. The report cautions that available numbers of sexual abuse cases vastly underestimate the true extent of violations due to fear of retribution, victims' inability to report, and social stigma.
Nasiriyah Oil Field Faces New Shutdown; Iraq Approves New Gas Contracts; Fuel Oil Revenue Rises; EASA Relaxes Flight Restrictions
On January 23, the Dhi-Qar oil company said it was forced to continue to suspend production at the Nasiriyah oil field as protesters cut roads across the province, including those which oil workers use to reach the field. The 80,000 bpd Nasiriyah has suffered other disruptions due to protest activity in the surrounding area, including a December 29 shutdown. The field workers were reportedly able to go back to work and restart operations in the field by January 25.
On January 23, the Iraqi government agreed to approve a group of contracts initialed during the country's fifth bidding round for oil and gas exploration blocks in 2018. The contracts in question involve the Gilabat/Qumar, and Khashim Ahmar fields, to be developed by the UAE-based Crescent Petroleum, and the Naft Khana field, to be developed by GeoJade Petroleum, a Chinese company. All three licenses are located in Diyala province. The Iraqi government expects the fields to produce at least 750 million cubic feet/day of natural gas within 36 months, and help reduce Iraq's dependence on natural gas and electricity imported from Iran. Currently, Iraq imports three million cubic meters/day (MMcm/d) of natural gas from Iran, a reduced volume from the contracted 25 MMcm/d due to rising domestic demand inside Iran amid winter conditions. This energy dependency on Iran has become a point of concern, as Washington may deny Iraq new sanctions waivers that have so far allowed Baghdad to import energy from Iran. The current waiver will expire in February. In a bid to secure other sources of energy, on January 3, Iraq signed an agreement with the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council members to import 500 megawatts of electricity by the summer of 2020.
On January 28, the Oil Ministry announced that it generated more than $174 million in revenues from selling four spot shipments of fuel oil in December and January. A ministry official said the shipments benefited from a new mechanism, approved on November 13, which authorized the State Organization for Marketing Oil (SOMO) to directly market the surplus fuel and assign all loading, storage, and transport operations to the Iraqi Oil Tankers Company. According to the SOMO director, adopting the new mechanism allowed the ministry to generate an additional $81 million in revenue when compared with sales executed under the previous mechanism.
On January 29, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) reduced restrictions on overflights through Iraqi airspace by European airlines. The restrictions were put in place as a precaution amid hostilities between Iran and the U.S. in Iraq, and the shooting down of a Ukranian passenger jet by Iran's military on January 8. The EASA also restated its recommendation for airlines to only utilize two predetermined air routes through Iraqi space.
Casualties Due To IEDs from January 23 - January 30, 2020
01/27/20 Daquq, Kirkuk 0 0
01/27/20 Abu Saida, Diyala 1 0
01/28/20 Al-Rifai, Ninewa 0 2
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Tatiana Huezo Named to Variety's 10 Directors to Watch List for 2022
All eyes are on Tatiana Huezo…
The 49-year-old Mexican Salvadoran filmmaker has been named to Variety's 10 Directors to Watch list for 2022.
Huezo is a standout from the recent festival circuit. A documentary veteran, her powerful Prayers for the Stolen, about girls growing up in the shadow of an opium cartel, is representing Mexico in the Oscar international feature competition.
Aitch Alberto — the first trans director ever to make the list — is also guaranteed to surprise, with her sensitive and surreal adaptation of the beloved queer YA romance Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. She is directing the film, with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eugenio Derbez producing.
Overall, it's a decidedly forward-looking — and female-driven — group of visionaries for the upcoming year, spanning genres, languages and a wide variety of backgrounds.
The 10 Directors to Watch are:
Aitch Alberto ("Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe")
Mariama Diallo ("Master")
Audrey Diwan ("Happening")
Maggie Gyllenhaal ("The Lost Daughter")
Tatiana Huezo ("Prayers for the Stolen")
Nikyatu Jusu ("Nanny")
Megan Park ("The Fallout")
Cooper Raiff ("Cha Cha Real Smooth")
Goran Stolevski ("You Won't Be Alone")
Krystin Ver Linden ("Alice")
The selection process relies on Variety editors screening dozens of new and upcoming features, and curating a mix of the most promising emerging talents from among those first and second films.
The directors selected for this year's list will be honored in person at a brunch event on January 7 at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, which resumes in-person screenings, panels and parties in early January, following a COVID-19-impacted virtual edition in 2020.
"We're very excited to continue our partnership with Variety to co-host the '10 Directors to Watch' brunch at the Festival," said PSIFF artistic director Lili Rodriguez. "This year's directors are an exceptionally gifted group of emerging talents, and we congratulate all of them for being selected on this distinguished list."
The Class of 2022 will be profiled in full with Variety's first print edition of the new year.
Previous directors to make the "watch" list include Cary Joji Fukunaga, Wes Anderson, Sean Baker, David Lowery, Julia Ducournau and Mia Hansen-Løve.
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A Mother Demands Intervention
By Bluestocking Belles
In Teatime Tattler
Loyal Readers of The Teatime Tattler,
A letter has come to our attention, borrowed by a lady who insists it must be returned before her mother-in-law discovers it is missing. A well born chit, once embroiled in a huge scandal, seems headed toward another.
My dear Gwen,
I hope this letter finds you, John, and my precious granddaughter, Cecily, well. I vow to make the journey to Yorkshire one day to visit, but my bones are tired and cross these days. Perhaps in the fall.
You remember the Moreland's eldest daughter? I attended her presentation ball and your friend, Emily, was there with her mother. Such a charming girl, but so foolish. Lydia, your sister-in-law saw her dancing with Lord Cardmore. A waltz! Has she no shame? He threw her over and ran off with that chit, Carolyn Woodley, seven years ago. You remember the scandal, do you not? The gel's mother caught them together in his bedchamber. He claimed it was a trap, but no one believed him.
I am writing to give you some distressing news about your dearest friend, Lady Emily. I hope you can write to her and dissuade her from the disastrous course she is undertaking.
To make matters worse, Lydia insists she saw Lady Emily and Lord Cardmore on the terrace in an improper embrace. I cannot countenance it. The poor gel has lost all sense of self-esteem. Just because Cardmore is a widower and war hero now does not mean she should flaunt propriety and associate with him again. Does she expect to renew their betrothal after he shamefully betrayed her?
I know you think Lydia has a waspish tongue and yes, she does like to tattle, but I've always liked Emily and I hate to see her heading for disaster. Plus there's a terrible rumor afoot that Cardmore is not what he should be, if you get my meaning. We all know he was once overly fond of drink and now they say he is overly fond of the laudanum. Are we destined to allow opium eaters in our midst?
Poor Emily. I hope you can pound some sense in her. I hate to see her become a spinster, but some rogues are not worth it.
Your loving mother
Haunted by questions and her own insecurities, Lady Emily Sinclair longs to discover why her betrothed abandoned her and married another. Seven years have passed, but the pain of his betrayal still lingers, buried beneath layers of humiliation and mistrust. When he returns after the Napoleonic Wars, she vows to avoid him. If only her foolish heart felt the same.
Broken and addicted to his medication, widower Andrew Quimby, Lord Cardmore, rattles around his ancient manor, oblivious to his deteriorating health and state of mind. When he learns the woman he was forced to abandon remains unmarried, he vows to try to win her back, even if it means returning to a society he despises.
But Andrew soon discovers he has a secret enemy. Threatening notes appear and sinister accidents put those in his inner circle in danger. Can he overcome his demons in time to keep them safe or will everyone and everything he loves disappear forever.
Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F2LVR5B/
Author of eight books on California history and fifteen romance novels, Pamela Gibson is a former City Manager who lives in the Nevada desert. Having spent the last three years messing about in boats, a hobby that included a five-thousand-mile trip in a 32-foot Nordic Tug, she now spends most of her time indoors happily reading,writing,cooking and keeping up with the antics of Ralph, the Rescue Cat. If you want to learn more about her activities go to https://www.pamelagibsonwrites.com and sign up for her quarterly newsletter and occasional blog. Or follow her in these places:
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Scandal in Portugal
In Guest author, Teatime Tattler
You will be shocked to hear, dear Readers, that the family of wealthy shipping magnate Mr Franz van Daan has been rocked by the news of his younger son's scandalous second marriage. The Tattler has been fortunate to obtain copies of the following correspondence from a source close to the family.
London, September 1810
My Dear Paul
I received your letter yesterday and I admit to being shocked and saddened to hear that you have married again so soon after Rowena's death. While I know you were not faithful to her and that you married because she was with child, I believed that you had grown genuinely attached to her and I cannot believe you would dishonour her memory by marrying this widow so quickly.
I am further shocked given the rumours I am hearing about Mrs Carlyon from sources who met her in Portugal during her first marriage. It is very clear to me that your affair has been going on for some time and has been much talked of, and there are rumours that you were not her first lover. In fact, I should tell you that her name has been linked with Lord Wellington himself. I hope you have not allied yourself to a fortune hunter.
There is no point in saying more, since it is done. I would not wish to be estranged so I will receive her, but I hope you will not regret such a hasty decision. I have informed the children. Both Grace and Francis are very upset.
Yours, in sorrow,
Franz van Daan
Pere Negro, Portugal, October 1810
Dear Father
I have little time as I have been ordered to Lisbon during winter quarters on a commission for Lord Wellington and I need to set off early tomorrow.
What the devil you think it has to do with you whom I marry and when is a mystery to me. It is clear you have been listening to gossip from Horse Guards and I thought you knew better. Since I don't have time for the full story and it's none of your damned business anyway, I won't bother to defend my wife's reputation although if I hear you've been sharing your opinions about her publicly I will forget our relationship and your numerous grey hairs and punch you the next time I see you. It is true that I've known Nan for several years but there was no affair. She was Rowena's best friend and is the love of my life. Receive her or don't, I couldn't give a damn but if you can't be civil it's the last you'll see of me.
Eventually you will meet her and I suspect you will revise your opinion very quickly; she is extraordinary and you should be thanking her for taking me on, God knows I'm not that much of a catch.
I need to go. Give my love to the children and tell them I miss them and that their new stepmother is longing to meet them. I'll write properly when I get time.
My love to Josh and Patience, and to you too. I've no wish to be at odds with you over this, but you need to remember that I'm past the age of needing your approval.
Yours, in a hurry,
P.S. I forgot to tell you I've been made a colonel and I now command the 110th. My lass will make a very beautiful colonel's wife. I hope you're proud.
An Unconventional Officer (Book 1 of the Peninsular War Saga)
It is 1802, and two new officers arrive at the Leicestershire barracks of the 110th infantry just in time to go to India. Sergeant Michael O'Reilly and Lieutenant Johnny Wheeler have seen officers come and go and are ready to be unimpressed but they have never come across an officer like Lieutenant Paul van Daan.
Arrogant, ambitious and talented, Paul van Daan is a man who inspires loyalty, admiration and hatred in equal measure. His unconventional approach to army life is about to change the 110th into a regiment like no other.
The novel follows Paul's progress through the ranks of the 110th from the bloody field of Assaye into Portugal and Spain as Sir Arthur Wellesley takes command of the Anglo-Portuguese forces against Napoleon. There are many women in Paul's life but only two who touch his heart.
Rowena Summers, a shy young governess who brings him peace, stability and lasting affection.
Anne Carlyon, the wife of a fellow officer who changes everything Paul has ever believed about women.
As Europe explodes into war, an unforgettable love story unfolds which changes the lives of everyone it touches.
Lynn Bryant was born and raised in London's East End. She studied History at University and had dreams of being a writer from a young age. Since this was clearly not something a working class girl made good could aspire to, she had a variety of careers including a librarian, NHS administrator, relationship counsellor and manager of an art gallery before realising that most of these were just as unlikely as being a writer and took the step of publishing her first book.
She now lives in the Isle of Man and is married to a man who understands technology, which saves her a job, and has two teenage children and two Labradors. History is still a passion, with a particular enthusiasm for the Napoleonic era and the sixteenth century. When not writing she reads anything that's put in front of her and makes periodic and unsuccessful attempts to keep a tidy house.
Lynn has eight books published on Amazon kindle, five of which are also available in paperback. They include the first four books of the Peninsular War Saga; two books in the Light Division Romances, a series of Regency romances following some of the officers of the Light Division into peacetime; a Victorian romance set in London's East End and a Marcher Lord which is set on the turbulent Anglo-Scottish border during the sixteenth century.
Lynn's website and blog are at www.lynnbryant.co.uk and she is also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/historyfiction1803/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LynnBry29527024


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Q: How to change property in Redux Toolkit I need to select productItem from the Redux state and change the property. When I click the Mark All button I want to be selected all items in li.
productSlice.js
    const productSlice = createSlice({
  name: "product",
  initialState: [],
  reducers: {
    addProduct: (state, action) => {
      const productItem = {
        id: nanoid(),
        title: action.payload.title,
        isComplete: false,
      };
      state.push(productItem);
    },
    toggleComplete: (state, action) => {
      const idx = state.findIndex(
        (product) => product.id === action.payload.id
      );
      state[idx].isComplete = action.payload.isComplete;
    },
  },
});

export const { addProduct, toggleComplete } = productSlice.actions;

export default productSlice.reducer;

ProductList.js
import React from "react";
import { useSelector } from "react-redux";
import ProductItem from "./ProductItem";
import { Form } from "react-bootstrap";
import { useDispatch } from "react-redux";

import "./ProductList.css";
import { toggleComplete } from "../redux/productSlice";

function ProductList({ id, isComplete }) {
  const productItem = useSelector((state) => state.product);
  const dispatch = useDispatch();

  function handleMarkAll() {
    dispatch(
      toggleComplete({
        id: id,
        isComplete: !isComplete,
      })
    );
  }

  return (
    <ul className="productUl">
      <Form.Check label="Mark All" onChange={handleMarkAll} />

      {productItem.map((product, idx) => (
        <ProductItem
          key={idx}
          id={product.id}
          title={product.title}
          isComplete={product.isComplete}
        />
      ))}
    </ul>
  );
}

export default ProductList;

When Mark All button is clicked, want to change productItem.isComplete to !isComplete

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New Jersey Law Journal Names Partner Matheu D. Nunn Finalist for Attorney of the Year
Einhorn Barbarito is pleased to announce Partner Matheu D. Nunn has been selected as one of three finalists for the New Jersey Law Journal's 2017 "Attorney of the Year Award." This prestigious award recognizes an attorney who has had the greatest impact on the law, the legal profession or the cause of justice in New Jersey over the past year.
According to the Law Journal, its editorial staff, with assistance from an outside panel of distinguished practitioners, narrowed a lengthy and formidable list of nominees down to three finalists.
Nunn and his fellow nominees will be recognized for this award on June 20, 2017, at the Law Journal's Professional Excellence Awards Dinner at Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park.
The event will also feature numerous other recognitions for Professional Excellence, including New Leaders of the Bar, Lifetime Achievement honorees and Legal and Litigation Departments of the Year.
"We are delighted, but not surprised, to learn that Mat has been selected as a finalist for the Law Journal's Attorney of the Year Award," says Einhorn Barbarito Managing Partner Patricia M. Barbarito. "Mat has been an integral part of our firm since the day he joined us, and we are thrilled that our colleagues at the New Jersey Law Journal have also recognized the diligence and dedication that he brings to our firm day in and day out," says Barbarito.
Nunn, who joined Einhorn Barbarito as an Associate in 2011 and made Partner in January 2016, handles matrimonial litigation and a variety of appellate matters. Between public and private practice, Nunn has tried both jury and bench trials and has been counsel of record in more than 35 Appellate Division or Supreme Court matters, including published decisions in Quinn v. Quinn, 225 N.J. 34 (2016); in re Child by J.E.V., 226, N.J. 90 (2016); in Bisbing v. Bisbing, 445 N.J. Super. 207 (App. Div. 2016); in re Adoption of Child by J.E.V., 442 N.J. Super. 472 (App. Div. 2015); and in Clark v. Clark, 429 N.J. Super. 61 (App. Div. 2012).
Nunn earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Delaware. He attended Rutgers School of Law-Camden, where he earned "with Honors" distinction and was an editor of the Law Review. Following law school, Nunn clerked for the Honorable B. Theodore Bozonelis, the Assignment Judge for Morris and Sussex Counties, and, subsequently, for the Honorable Jack M. Sabatino, now a Presiding Judge of the Appellate Division of New Jersey. Following his clerkship with Judge Sabatino, Nunn joined the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, where he worked as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Appellate Unit and Major Crimes Unit.
Nunn has been selected for inclusion on the New Jersey Super Lawyer Rising Star List in appellate practice, family law and criminal law. He has also received an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell (the highest possible rating). Most recently, Nunn was selected to the New Jersey Law Journal's 2015 New Leaders of the Bar.
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Over the years, we have established a relationship with many community providers with the same goal of assisting those we serve with obtaining and maintaining employment, identifying and addressing barriers that can inhibit an individual's potentials, obtaining additional income for those who qualify. Our team of experts has the experience, tools, and resources necessary to assist individuals who struggle with substance abuse problem. We encourage, motivate and fully support individuals struggling with substance abuse to receive treatment and follow-up with them throughout the entire process. Additionally, we have extensive experience working with individuals with a mental and/or physical disability. Our staff are highly trained and provided with the adequate tool necessary to assist these individuals in accessing the resources they need to live a fully functional life. We are involved with annual health fairs, support programs, and assisting homeless individuals and their families. With over 200 highly qualified individuals including licensed social workers, housing specialists, nurses and supports staff, we are able to deliver the best services to the families we serve.


Nice and quiet two-bedroom apartment located 600 meters from Saas Fee's center, an 150 meters from the car parking. Everest L offers a quiet place to rest and relax after a day of skiing or hiking. The local bus to the slopes stops right infront of the building, making it very easy to go to the slopes with all your equipment. The flat is situated on the 3rd floor and the building owns an elevator. There is a laundry room and ski deposit on the ground floor.
Everst L features a cozy furnished modern living room, private south-facing balcony with partial mountain view, two big and bright bed-rooms (one with its own balcony), separate kitchen with a small fridge, freezer & dishwasher, bathroom with shower and free WiFI.


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Der Baillie-PSW-Primzahltest (benannt nach Robert Baillie, PSW steht für die Co-Autoren Carl Pomerance, John Selfridge und Samuel Wagstaff) ist ein effizienter, heuristischer Test, um zu bestimmen, ob eine natürliche Zahl prim ist. Es handelt sich um keine eigene Kategorie von Test, sondern stattdessen um eine Kombination des Miller-Rabin-Tests zur Basis 2 mit einem starken Primzahltest auf Basis einer Lucas-Folge, deren Parameter nach einem Algorithmus von John Selfridge bestimmt werden (für die zu testende Zahl ):

 Bestimme das erste  in der Folge 5, -7, 9, -11, …, so dass  (Jacobi-Symbol).
 Setze  und  (Parameter für die Lucas-Folge, siehe dort).

Bei der Implementierung sollte beachtet werden, dass kein solches  existiert, falls  eine Quadratzahl ist. Schlägt die Suche also wiederholt fehl, muss zunächst durch Ziehen der Quadratwurzel von  geprüft werden, ob dies der Fall ist. Außerdem sind gewisse Optimierungen möglich, z. B. muss  nicht geprüft werden, da 9 selbst eine Quadratzahl ist, und das Jacobi-Symbol deswegen nur 0 oder 1 sein kann.

Beide Einzeltests haben viele bekannte Pseudoprimzahlen, jedoch wurde bisher keine zusammengesetzte Zahl veröffentlicht, die beide Einzeltests gleichzeitig besteht. Speziell wurde auch anhand einer kompletten, computergenerierten Liste der Fermatsche Pseudoprimzahlen zur Basis 2 (eine Obermenge der Miller-Rabin-Pseudoprimzahlen zur gleichen Basis) bis  verifiziert, dass der Baillie-PSW-Test bis mindestens zu dieser Grenze frei von Pseudoprimzahlen ist.

Auf das Auffinden einer Pseudoprimzahl, die bestimmte zusätzliche Bedingungen erfüllt, ist eine Belohnung mehrerer Autoren von insgesamt 620 Dollar ausgesetzt, ebenso wie für den Beweis, dass keine Pseudoprimzahlen existieren. Jedoch gibt es ein heuristisches Argument von Pomerance selbst, nach dem der Test unendlich viele Pseudoprimzahlen habe.

Der Baillie-PSW-Test ist heuristisch, da nicht bewiesen ist, dass es für ihn keine Pseudoprimzahlen gibt. Er sollte nicht mit einem probabilistischen Test verwechselt werden, da die Parameterauswahl fest vorgegeben und nicht zufällig ist, und eine Wiederholung mit anderen Parametern zur Erhöhung der Konfidenz ebenfalls nicht vorgesehen ist – auch wenn eine solche Wiederholung relativ leicht umzusetzen ist.

Einzelnachweise

Zahlentheoretischer Algorithmus


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El sachima es un pastel chino común presente en muchas regiones de habla china. Cada cocina regional tiene su propia variante ligeramente diferente de esta receta, aunque la apariencia de todas ellas es esencialmente la misma.

Manchú

Originalmente, en la cocina del sachima es un aperitivo dulce, consistente principalmente en harina, mantequilla y azúcar piedra. Actualmente es popular en la China continental, tanto entre niños como entre adultos.

Cantonés

La versión cantonesa del sachima es muy dulce. Se hace también esencialmente con los mismos ingredientes que las demás variantes, y suele espolvorearse con coco seco. Esta versión tiene una textura entre masticable y dura. En la mayoría de barrios chinos extranjeros se encuentra esta versión, que es habitual también en Hong Kong.

Fujian

Muchas de las compañías distribuidoras de Fujian fabrican versiones envasadas del sachima. En ellas se emplea sésamo además de harina de trigo, aceite vegetal, huevo, leche, azúcar granulada y azúcar de malta. El sabor es relativamente simple comparado con las más dulces versiones cantonesas.

China

En general, actualmente la gente en China suele comprar sachima en tiendas de conveniencias. Cada uno de ellos mide aproximadamente 4×4,5×8 cm, viene envuelto en plástico y suelen venderse de ocho en ocho.

Véase también

 Cuadrado de Rice Krispies

Postres y dulces de China


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Mount Loomis is located on the border of Alberta and British Columbia on the Continental Divide. It was named in 1918 after Frederick Oscar Warren Loomis, a Canadian Army general who served in World War I.

See also
 List of peaks on the Alberta–British Columbia border

References

Two-thousanders of Alberta
Two-thousanders of British Columbia
Canadian Rockies


Visalia residents can dump e-waste, appliances and more Jan. 24.
Visalia residents can dump unwanted e-waste, appliances, green waste and more at no cost at the city's Dump On Us event happening Jan. 24 at the City of Visalia Corporation Yard.
Items not accepted include tires with rims, railroad ties, grape stakes and large propane tanks. These items can be dumped at BS&E, 1924 E. Main St., for a charge of $5.
Residents must provide proof of residency and remove doors from large appliances. One visit per person. No commercial waste allowed.
For a list of requirements and more information: 855-203-1315 or dumponus.org.
Visalia Corporation Yard, 335 N. Cain St.


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Художественный музей в Лиллехаммере () — художественная галерея в норвежском городе Лиллехаммер, основанная в 1921 году как дар городу от местного предпринимателя Эйнара Лунде; музейный фонд состоит из трёх основных коллекция: первое собрание включает в себя более сотни картин от учеников школы Матисса; в 1958 году антиквар Оскар Йоханнесен пожертвовал музею свою коллекцию работ XIX века; а в 2008 году Джон Доблуг пожертвовал музею большую части своей коллекции — включая 159 произведений современного искусства, созданных к 1980-х и 90-х годах.

История и описание
Художественный музей был основан в Лиллехаммере в 1921 году; первой музейной коллекцией стало собрание местного торговца Эйнара Лунде, который в том же году подарил властям города более ста картин. В 1958 году торговец антиквариатом из Осло Оскар Йоханнессен пожертвовал музею всю свою коллекцию картин XIX века, ставшую второй частью собрания. В начале девяностых годов музей был реорганизован и 1 апреля 1994 года был создан некоммерческий фонд «Lillehammer bys malerisamling». Весной 2009 года юрист и галерист из Осло Джон Доблуг (род. 1945) пожертвовал основную часть своей коллекции музею, передав ему в общей сложности 159 работ; так в музее появилось собрание норвежских и иностранных художников второй половины XX века.

Сегодня постоянная коллекция содержит картины и рисунки Юхана Кристиана Даля, Ганса Гуде, Адольфа Тидеманда, Эрика Веренскиольда, Эйлифа Петерссена, Кристиана Крога, Фрица Таулова, Эдварда Мунка, Кристен Холбо, Торвальда Эрихсена и Ларса Йорда. Более старая часть коллекции — картины Лунде и Йоханнесена — размещена в основном в здании из бетона, спроектированном норвежским архитектором Эрлингом Виксё (1910—1971); строительство было завершено в 1963 году. В 1994 году, в преддверии Олимпиады, у музея появилось второе здание, построенное по проекту архитектурного бюро «Snøhetta»; одновременно, первый корпус был отремонтирован, а его входная зона была перенесена в новое здание; скульптор Бор Брейвик (1948—2016) в тот же период спроектировал свой «искусственный сад» при музее.

22 августа 2008 года Лиллехаммерский художественный музей был назван норвежским «Музеем года» — впервые в истории, награда была вручена художественному музею. В качестве обоснования награждения жюри отметило, что в музее «представлены как исторические выставки, так и современное искусство», кроме того — что «выставки хорошо продуманы и отличаются высоким качеством». 31 января 2016 года у галереи открылось новое крыло, в котором разместился и зал Якоба Вайдемана (1923—2001); данное расширение также было разработано бюро «Snøhetta».

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 Художественный музей Тронхейма
 Кунстхалле Мальмё

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Ссылки

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Художественные музеи Норвегии
Музеи современного искусства


I am on the same position but we're still living in one house because first i couldnt afford to move out as i just lost my job and wanted to finish the school year for my eldest who has autism. i just had twins too. I've applied for seperation under one roof but i dont wanna get my hopes high as most people say it's hard to get accepted eventhough im really in need of it. Apparently it's not up to us to prove it but it will be based on their assessment. We have been sleeping in different rooms, have our own bathrooms and i have no choice with the finances, i still need to rely on him as ive got nothing. I've been very honest with the filling out the form, maybe too honest. As i would still include him when i cook meals. I couldnt prove that im independent, but how could i? Ive applied for child support but havent heard from them until now. Contact centrelink first thing in the morning coz you'll be waiting for awhile, and they will tell you to lodge claims online as soon as possible because it takes awhile for them to process it.
Go to centrelink and apply for Austudy - you can do this online. I think they prefer it to be done that way.
Secondly go to a solicitor with as much information as you can about your relationship, assists, debt etc and whatever other questions you have to find out where you stand within the relationship and heed their advice.
I would say protect yourself. If he met someone new, or anything turned bad he would probably change his mind about how much he will support you, and it may be sudden which would leave you high and dry. I wouldn't live above my means (Centrelink and what he would be expected to pay if it came through child support). If you stay in the house can you on your own afford rates, maintenance, mortgage etc.?


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Britons know how to be green, but many can't afford it
The majority of UK householders know about the importance of energy efficiency, but either cannot afford green measures or do not care enough to change their lifestyle, according to a new survey.
The study, carried out by energy supplier Npower, showed that nearly 90% of the people interviewed had heard about energy efficiency measures and 72% were aware they could save them money.
However, around 40% of interviewees said they cannot afford to be energy efficient, while 22% say they lack the motivation to revolutionize their house.
David Titterton, green deal and obligations director at Npower said, "On the one hand, UK homeowners are taking steps to cut their energy and reduce their bills, but there is little engagement in long-term planning, particularly when it comes to self-generation technology such as solar panels and ground source heat pumps.
"While part of this naturally derives from the different levels of investment needed to install these improvements, there is also a lack of understanding as to why using renewable energy is so important."
The survey showed that the majority of respondents think that energy efficiency simply means to save energy and only 5% believed it would help combat climate change. Most interviewees were motivated to become more energy efficient primarily in order to reduce energy bills (89%), followed by a care for the environment (45%), according to the survey.
"We need a cultural change to the way we view energy waste. By using less energy and tapping into renewable sources where possible, households can reduce their energy costs both now and for years to come, as well as doing their bit to help combat climate change", Titterton said.
"Cost should not be a barrier for households looking to improve their energy efficiency. While many have taken steps to install some measures, the majority could still benefit from improvements which could be available free of charge or through the Green Deal."
The survey showed that loft and cavity walls insulation were the most popular measures, followed by draught proofing and energy glazing. Only 5% have installed solar panels.
"From insulation to boiler replacements, there are a range of simple and straightforward improvements to keep homes warmer while reducing energy usage", Titterton added.
Government proposals 'seriously undermine and damage' green homes plans
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Green deal has boosted energy efficiency in the UK, says government
Energy saving measures improve the value of properties, government says
Green deal causes 97% drop in cavity wall insulation numbers
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A colorful and joyous collection that brings back some old favorites like the Clove Pomander, re-introduced some current fragrances like the Makassar Ebony Peach and the French Bourbon Vanille, and brought forth new scents that are destined to be classics. Made of a blend of natural waxes and pure cotton wicks this Voluspa candles collection is at home during festive holiday occasions or any time of the year. Enjoy.


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On This Day: Arsenal outclass Norwich City 0
Posted on April 13, 2018 by Harry Kettle
There's always been a strong desire from Arsenal fans to look past on their past triumphs as opposed to looking ahead to the future, and in many ways, that makes sense. After all, their history is littered with championship victories and memorable moments, whereas in the present day, they continue to struggle to find their footing in a Premier League landscape filled with giants.
Thankfully, however, it's not illegal to bask in the glory days – and because of that, we're taking a look back at the Gunners' victory over Norwich City from back in 2013. As you can imagine it was a game they were expected to win with relative ease, and as you can also imagine, they made hard work of it at the Emirates. .......Read more here.....
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Arsenal's three most winnable remaining games 1
Posted on March 24, 2018 by Harry Kettle
As Arsenal gear up for the most important few months of Arsene Wenger's tenure (in recent years anyway), it's time to try and look on the positive side of things. We've been guilty of presenting negative opinions over the course of the season, but now, the Gunners need everyone to get behind them – to an extent.
Some of their matches leading up to the final day are going to be trickier than others, meanwhile, these three should be seen as virtual certainties for victory. Things aren't always that simple, of course, but we're choosing to believe in the Frenchman. .......Read more here.....
Tags: ArsenalEmirates StadiumEuropa LeagueGunnerspremier league
Category Arsenal Opinion
Wenger wants to tie Wilshere down as transfer rumours mount 1
Jack Wilshere's future is once again one of the hottest talking points.
The rejuvenated midfielder is heading towards free agency as contract talks over a new deal continue to be dragged on. Wilshere spoke with Arsene Wenger over an extension back in December but an agreement has yet to be made.
Arsenal made an offer in January but Wilshere was not content with a proposed deal that reportedly included a cut to his basic wage but instead compensated on a difference with a number of performance-related bonuses. .......Read more here.....
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Arsene Wenger reveals future plans 0
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been under intense pressure over the past couple of months with constant speculation about his possible departure.
The 68-year-old tactician, however, claims he plans to see out the remainder of his deal with Arsenal which will see him remain with the club for the next year and a half.
Wenger signed a two-year extension with Arsenal at the end of last season despite missing out on the Champions League spot and with Gunners looking likely to remain out of the top four for a second successive season, fresh speculation has risen suggesting that Wenger could leave the club earlier than planned. .......Read more here.....
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David Moyes admits interest in Jack Wilshere, Olivier Giroud 0
Posted on December 13, 2017 by Milos Markovic
West Ham newly-appointed manager David Moyes is looking to further strengthen the Hammers squad during the January transfer window in order to boost his survival chances.
Having invested a good load of money on new signings during summer and despite boosting the squad by the likes of Javier Hernandez and Marko Arnautovic, West Ham have endured a difficult start to new Premier League season.
The club hierarchy decided to part ways with Slaven Bilic and appoint former Everton, Manchester United and Sunderland manager David Moyes, who managed to tighten up his side and make Hammers a more organized defensively. .......Read more here.....
Tags: ArsenalDavid MoyesGunnersJack WilshereOlivier GiroudWest Ham
Category Arsenal Transfer News, Premier League News
Another day, another Mesut Ozil rumour as midfielder's former club join race 0
Posted on November 21, 2017 by Milos Markovic
It's just another regular day in the Mesut Ozil transfer saga.
The 29-year-old World Cup winner is nowhere near signing a new contract with the London-based club and is looking increasingly likely to leave the Emirates as early as January.
Mesut Ozil produced a superb display in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Tottenham last weekend to send a clear message to his relentless critics and also to show potential suitors what is there to get in the German midfield maestro.
Ozil has initially been linked with a Manchester United switch but Arsene Wenger would rather not sell his prized asset to his direct rivals in the Premier League, more so to his hated rival Jose Mourinho. .......Read more here.....
Tags: ArsenalBarcelonaGunnersMesut OzilSchalke
Category Arsenal News, Arsenal Rumours, Arsenal Transfer News
Atletico Madrid make Mesut Ozil contact 0
Arsenal wantaway midfield maestro Mesut Ozil has another club lined up in an effort to sign him.
The German international is reportedly offered a chance to return to La Liga with Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid said to have already made contact with the 29-year-old playmaker.
Former Real Madrid star is nearing the end of his deal with Arsenal and with no deal in sight over a contract extension at the Emirates, Gunners could opt to cash in on the World Cup winner in order to risk losing him on the free deal at the end of the season. .......Read more here.....
Tags: ArsenalAtletico MadridGunnersMesut Ozil
Category Arsenal Rumours, Arsenal Transfer News
Arsenal targeting Ipswich Town teenager Tristan Nydam 0
Posted on October 30, 2017 by Milos Markovic
Known as a manager who likes to link up with talented players and turn them into proper gems, Arsene Wenger is once again reportedly aiming at a relatively obscure player from lower ranks of English football.
Rob Holding remains the most recent example, whereas it was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who also made a shortcut to prominence thanks to Arsene Wenger.
According to reports from The Sun, Gunners boss is lining up a January raid on Ipswich Town and their teenage sensation Tristan Nydam.
The Premier league giants are said to be preparing a £2 million offer for the Championship side's jewel who has been making plenty of waves with his performances this season. .......Read more here.....
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Investing in Optimism
by	Chris Dixon and Arianna Simpson
Ethereum has proven itself to be an extremely popular computing platform, with both developer and user demand growing dramatically. Since May of 2020, the capacity used per block (a strong proxy for demand) has stabilized near 98%, meaning the network is functionally full. The dollar value settled per day has grown to a 30-day moving average of $9.15 billion USD, a 24x increase from one year ago.
The ecosystem of Ethereum applications is richer than ever before, driven by DeFi, NFTs, and a number of other use cases. Ethereum has also been a victim of its own success: its limited ability to support high throughput has, at various points, driven gas fees to unsustainable levels.
While there is little debate that scaling Ethereum is necessary to continue supporting the rapid growth of the network, this issue is sometimes framed as a competition between Ethereum 2.0, Layer 2 services, and "Ethereum killer" Layer 1s.
One lesson from internet history is that when you give developers a powerful new computing platform, they create applications at such a rapid rate that demand consistently outpaces supply. We believe the same will be true for Ethereum, and therefore that the answer to scaling is "all of the above," including Ethereum 2.0, bridged Layer 1s, and Layer 2 solutions.
We've spent a great deal of time looking at various approaches and teams building Layer 2s, and today we're thrilled to announce we are leading a $25 million Series A investment in Optimism. Optimism is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution that uses optimistic rollups to achieve far lower fees, far lower latency, and far greater throughput versus Ethereum Layer 1 alone while also providing a world-class developer and user experience. Optimism's exceptional team, carefully designed developer experience, major scaling benefits, years of research and testing, and full composability made it the obvious choice.
One of the most exciting things about what Optimism has built is that it can be seen in many ways as an extension of Ethereum — from its philosophy down to its tech stack. This close adherence to Ethereum development paradigms results in a very easy transition for developers, wallets and users: no new programming languages, minimal code changes to existing contracts required, and out-of-the-box support for the majority of existing Ethereum tooling.
We've gotten to know the Optimism team over the last several years, and have been extremely impressed. In addition to their undeniable technical acumen, Jing, Karl, Ben and the rest of the team have shown themselves to be hard working, earnest, and pragmatic, and the addition of Josh brings critical operational and legal expertise. Importantly, they are truly committed to the mission of scaling Ethereum. The Optimism mainnet, now live, is the result of years of dedicated effort, dating back to the team's research at Plasma.
Optimism is currently in the midst of a phased rollout, and will be ready for large-scale production later this year. We are thrilled to partner with Optimism, and to help support the Ethereum ecosystem as it continues its rapid growth.
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Disappointment for second string (21//4/13)
Ballinlough's Junior D campaign got off to a disappointing start with a narrow loss to neighbours Gaeil Colmcille in Drumbaragh on Sunday evening.
Gaeil Colmcille.................2-7
Ballinlough.....................0-11
There was quite a contrast in the age profile of the teams with the town outfit consisting of a lot of ex-first team footballers while Ballinlough used fourtenn U-21 players throughout the course of the match and while they had an edge in speed and fitness they struggled to match the strength and experience of their opponents.
Timmy Reddy, John Morris, Richie Bradley, Paul Murphy, Ross Kelly, Benny Reddy, Henry Barry provided senior experience for the Kells outfit and they all contributed handsomely as two second half penalty's from Alan Tormay were decisive.
The town outfit got off to the better start but Ballinlough gradually settled and with scores from Daire Farrelly, Ken Rothwell and Niall Farrelly seen they move ahead 0-5 to 0-4 at half-time.
Gaeil Colmcille made the the better start to the second half and they were in the clear when Alan Tormay clinically dispatched a penalty in to the corner of the net, but their opponents seemed to be getting on top with Kevin Beirne and Niall Farrelly doing well at midfield while Ken Rothwell was beginning to get some joy against the Gaeil Colmcille defence.
But just when Ballinlough thought they were in a position to push on for the win they were hit with a real blow when they had a penalty awarded against them, Lorcan Gibney did well to keep out Alan Tormay's shot but the ball rebounded and Tormay was quickest to react and side footed the ball to the net, which left four points between the teams. Ken Rothwell and James O' Higgins tagged on late frees for Ballinlough but it wasn't enough as Gaeil Colmcille held out for a two point win.
Ballinlough: L. Gibney, J. O' Reilly, E. Smith, S. Smith, P. Farrelly, J. Baugh, M. Farrell, K. Beirne, N. Farrelly, O. Brady, J. Reilly, J. O' Higgins, D. Farrelly, K. Rothwell, D. Lynch. Subs: J. Tunney for Farrelly, B. Mallen for Brady.


In the early days of Teen Mom 2, Jo Rivera's parents Janet and Eddie were central characters. They took in Kailyn Lowry when her own mother left her homeless — and Janet's tough love and support for the mother of her grandchild Isaac made her an instant fan favorite.
In recent years, however, Isaac's paternal grandparents haven't been seen as much on the show — leaving many wondering if they're still in the little one's life. And the answer is a resounding yes! Kail even posted a sweet photo of Janet at Grandparent's Day at Isaac's school to prove it. Check out the video to see for yourself!
Isaac, 7, is especially lucky to have such a close bond with Janet considering he likely doesn't know his maternal grandma, Suzy. Kail has had an infamously complicated relationship with her alcoholic mother, who left her pregnant teenage daughter to fend for herself. Most recently, Kail confessed that she reached out to her mother to tell her about the birth of her third child, but Suzy never responded. Kail detailed their tumultuous relationship in her debut memoir Pride Over Pity.


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Home News Android Pie Blocks All Third-Party Call Recording Apps
Android Pie Blocks All Third-Party Call Recording Apps
Even as Android Pie introduces some cool new features to the world's most popular mobile operating system, it has also removed some functionality that has been taken for granted by most Android users over the years. One such feature that will no longer be available with the latest version of the software is call recording.
According to developers of a number of different call-recording apps, their software will no longer work with the latest version of Android, thanks to a few changes implemented by Google to specifically stop third-party apps from bringing the feature to Android smartphones.
While the feature could be easily implemented up to Android Lollipop, Google discontinued the official call-recording API with Android Marshmallow, making it harder for developers to implement the feature in devices with Marshmallow and Nougat. However, with Android Pie, Google has seemingly plugged all holes to make it impossible to bring a third-party call recording app without root.
While phone manufacturers can still implement their own solutions to enable call-recording, the complete unavailability of third-party solutions must be a major cause for concern for many users. It's not immediately clear what motivated Google to do away with the feature, given that the company is yet to make an official statement on the issue.
Call recording is an important feature that not only aids law enforcement, but also lets users record spam or suspicious calls for legal purposes. Many social media users have also noted that call-recordings have helped them win legitimate court cases, recover financial losses, listen to voice of loved ones who have passed away or even save their lives! Which is why, the latest developments are as disconcerting as they are baffling.
Google was once rumored to introduce the feature natively in Android Pie, but that news was later reported to be incorrect. However, it's still a bit of the shock that the company has actually gone the complete opposite way and closed all avenues for developers.
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Yesterday was Bell Let's Talk Day 2017, the wireless carrier's annual fundraiser for Canadian mental health programs, which generated 5 cent donations every time users texted, called or performed various actions on social media, such as retweeting the hashtag #BellLetsTalk.
This year saw 131,705,010 social interactions, a 4.6% increase from last year's 125,915,295, to raise $6,585,250.50 in over 28.5 hours (midnight Newfoundland time to midnight Pacific).
As expected, the addition of Instagram and Snapchat helped triple social media interactions according to Bell.
Bell says its total donation to mental health programs in Canada is expected to hit $100 million soon, as the total now stands at $86,504,429.05.