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(Fortune) -- Like the conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald was a lone gunman, the theory that Bernard Madoff acted alone is hard to swallow.
True, Madoff has allegedly confessed that he perpetrated a massive fraud that left behind $50 billion in losses; and he claimed to have done this all alone.
But this is a man who kept false records, sent bogus documentation, bilked investors for billions, lied for years to friends and knowingly harmed charities. It's within the realm of acceptable behavior to cast a jaundiced eye upon his confession.
"Speaking as a Jew on Christmas, I would be less shocked if Santa Claus showed up to my house than if Bernie Madoff pulled off this fraud alone," says Ron Geffner, a partner at law firm Sadis & Goldberg who specializes in structuring, organizing and counseling hedge funds and other investment advisors.
"It's hard to imagine that given the amount of assets that he managed that people would not have been aware. If nothing else, employees, no matter what floor they were on, would have known that somewhere within the firm money was being lost," Geffner adds.
To put it into perspective, if a company generated $50 billion in revenue, it would be in the Fortune 50. That's a huge sum to hide, even over a period of years. To date, the largest similar fraud has been Sam Israel's Bayou Group, which turned out to be a $400 million ponzi scheme. Even Tom Petters, who managed to keep a huge investment scheme going for 13 years, only lost $3 billion for investors.
Not only is it difficult to hide $50 billion in losses without anyone knowing, it's hard to manage that much money. The amount of paperwork generated by a legitimate operation requires a huge backroom operation and lots of employees just to keep careful records of trades, profit and loss, and investor distributions and redemptions.
To successfully run a fraudulent operation for as long as Madoff did, he would not only need to keep records of what was actually going in and out of his operation, he would have to falsify an alternative sets of books, trading records and investor returns.
"This was a very large scheme, and he couldn't have done it without the cooperation and assistance of someone well informed who could process trades, report them and create monthly statements," says Doug Kass, founder of the dedicated short fund Seabreeze Partners. "Someone had to help him falsify all those reports, conduct mail fraud and create multiple sets of books."
So who were his accomplices? Bernard Madoff Investment Securities was essentially a family operated business. His brother Peter Madoff was the chief compliance officer. His son Andy Madoff was the director of trading, and his son Mark Madoff was the director of proprietary trading. Shana Madoff, his niece, was the firm's compliance attorney.
And account statements uncovered by the website CityFile show that Mark Madoff's charitable trust was handled by asset-management firm Neuberger Berman, rather than by his dad. The millions in Bernie Madoff's foundation were managed by his own investment firm.
Strikingly, his family has been largely ruled out as suspects in the case; and it is possible that they only ran the trading operation. In a move that distanced them from their father, neither son was willing to sign Bernie Madoff's bail papers.
As for outside help, Cohmad Securities, a Boston based investment firm is being subpoenaed by regulators to find out more about its relationship with Madoff.
The firm is 20% owned by Madoff and 80% owned by Maurice Cohn; and its name is a combination of the names Cohn and Madoff. Cohmad's New York office is in the same building as Bernard Madoff Investment Securities, on the 10th floor. On the 17th floor, Madoff allegedly carried out his ponzi scheme in private.
An executive at Cohmad is Robert "Bob" Jaffe, who helped introduce members of the Palm Beach Country Club to Madoff's investment outfit. He is also the son-in-law of Carl Shapiro, a man who made his fortune in New York City's Garment District and was one of Madoff's earliest and largest investors.
But as with Madoff's family, Jaffe has said that he was unaware of the fact that Madoff's investment arm was a fraud. And it has been exceedingly difficult to turn up any real leads in the case. Even those close with former Madoff employees are exceedingly frustrated by the opacity of the situation. No one knows with for sure how many people actually worked for Madoff. No one knows how many investors he had or how much money he actually managed.
"This is clearly the biggest financial scandal and cover up in history," says Kass.
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Happy Thanksgiving from Harborside Village Apartments!
You have decided to host a Thanksgiving dinner with your friends and family. But are you actually ready for it? Let Harborside Village Apartments help you plan out your cleaning schedule so you have more time in preparing for the big day!
Five days before your big feast, you should be concentrating on your foyer, porch, and a central closet. Concentrate on decluttering all of the items in your closet. Throw away broken items of things you haven't used in a while. Relocate any items you want to keep to other parts of your apartment so you will be able to keep coats in the closet. In the foyer, make sure you have clean doormats both on the inside and outside of your apartment. This will help to keep your guests from tracking in dirt and leaves. Make sure you sweep, vacuum, or mop all the flooring in these areas and wipe down the doors, light fixtures, and doorknobs.
Now concentrate on bedrooms, hallways, and stairways. Work from top to bottom. Start by dusting the ceiling fans, light fixtures, vents, nooks, and crannies. Wipe down doorways, furniture, and knickknacks. Vacuum and mop floors in all of your bedrooms and under furniture. Make sure if lay out fresh linens and towels in guest rooms. Make sure to do all of your dusting before vacuuming.
Bathrooms are one of the top spots where your guests will be so make sure to clean all of your bathrooms extremely well. Dust the top and bottom of all light fixtures and vents, disinfect all surfaces including the toilet and shower, and wipe the cabinets, sinks, and mirrors. Make sure to lay out fresh towels for guests and hand towels to wipe their hands on. Remove hair and debris from the baseboards, sweep and mop flooring, and put down a fresh bath mat.
This one is big: the living room and dining room. Make sure to dust everything including ceiling fans, baseboards, knickknacks, cabinets, mantles, and doorways. Clean to flooring extremely well and don't forget to remove crumbs, dust, and debris from baseboards as well as in between the cushions of your furniture.
The kitchen is where your guests will likely congregate while you are cooking your meal so make sure it is clean from top to bottom. Clean the stove and oven using the appropriate cleaner. Wipe down the stove top, fridge, microwave, small appliances, cabinets, counters, clean the sink, islands, and racks. Make sure to vacuum, sweep, or mop your flooring extremely well.
Don't forget to have fun and take a moment to be truly thankful for all of your friends and family. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Harborside Village Apartments!
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Just wanted to send you a little note to let you know our male tri is doing. We picked him up on Sunday, and he really is just turning out to be the perfect puppy. Linda said she was really working with him on potting training, and he hasn't had any accidents in the house! We take him out every hour or so and he goes potty every time. Even when he is in his crate at night or during the day he hasn't gone. He loves my daughter Nila. He just jumps and licks her all over. He really is just so sweet. His tail is docked a little longer than our other mini Aussie, so I love that you can see his little tail wagging. He does whine just a little bit when he doesn't get his way, and he's very vocal when he wants something–like food or water. He just stands in front of his bowls and barks at them. We took him to the vet and he said he's perfectly healthy and looks good. He's also really getting along with our other dog Sadie. They are starting to sleep and play together. Just wanted to give you a heads up. Thank you for selling him to us!
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William Edmondson's 'Nurse' Leads Vigorous Winter Auction At Case
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There has been strong demand at the national level lately for carved limestone sculptures by self-taught African American artist William Edmondson (Tennessee, 1874–1951). His 14-inch sculpture of a nurse earned $129,800.
KNOXVILLE, TENN. — A William Edmondson carved limestone sculpture of a nurse injected excitement into the January 21 Case Antiques Auction, drawing a winning bid of $129,800 and also boosting interest in an institutional collection of outsider art. Other strong categories included Twentieth Century abstract art, books and documents, Southern furniture and regional decorative arts and antique firearms. Two prestigious Nashville collections — those of Dr and Mrs Benjamin Caldwell and Charles and Ann Wells — provided several of the auction's best moments.
Southern furniture showed encouraging strength. This Pembroke table with "guttae"feet, attributed to Petersburg, Virginia, smashed its $ ,000 estimate to sell at $27,140.
The top-selling piece, titled "Nursing Supervisor," was by William Edmondson (1874–1951), a son of freed slaves and former hospital worker who claimed divine inspiration for his work, and who holds the distinction of being the first African American to have a solo show at the Museum of Modern Art. The 14-inch-high figure came from the Caldwell collection of Southern art and antiques, and was exhibited in the 1990s at the Janet Fleisher Gallery in New York and during the 1980s in the Edmondson retrospective at the Tennessee State Museum. An anonymous phone bidder beat out two other phone bidders, an absentee bidder and two collectors bidding in the room to become the new owner.
Twentieth Century art saw vibrant interest across mediums. Six international phone bidders battled multiple online bidders for an abstract oil titled "Torso" by Irish artist Louis Le Brocquy (1916–2012) from the Wells collection; it more than tripled its estimate at $16,520.
International interest also propelled "Paris 1962 Phenomena," an abstract acrylic on canvas by Paul Jenkins (American, 1923–2012), to $12,390, while a bronze sculpture of a ballerina, "La Danseuse Nattova" by Serge Yourievitch (Russia France, 1876–1969) danced to $16,520, ($5/7,000), a record for the edition.
A 1964 Marcel Duchamp bronze disc-form sculpture titled "Bouche-Evier (Sink Stopper)," measuring just 2½ inches in diameter, was a big hit at $7,812, and a 1980s acrylic on canvas of three children with a watering can by Tennessee artist Carroll Cloar (1913–1993) sold to a local collector on the phone at $22,420.
A full bank of phone bidders competed for a Salvador Dali lithograph, "Cosmic Rays Resuscitating Soft Watches," published in 1965 by Sydney Z. Lucas, signed and numbered 34/150, sending it to $12,980.
When it came to more traditional American art, a Gilbert Gaul (1855–1919) oil painting of a Native American campsite by moonlight brought $10,856, and a small moonlit landscape oil by Ralph Albert Blakelock (1847–1919) shone at $9,324.
A bronze ballerina sculpture by Serge Yourievitch (Russian French, 1876–1979) reached $16,520, a record auction price for this particular edition.
The sale also included a number of pieces of Twentieth Century Southern folk/outsider art, most of it being sold by the Regional Arts Center of Cannon County, Tenn. A carved limestone "Adam and Eve" sculpture by Tim Lewis of Kentucky brought $4,032.
Signaling a renewed interest in Southern furniture, nine phone bidders and several floor and internet bidders chased a Virginia Federal Pembroke table with unusual "guttae" feet to $27,140, smashing its $2/3,000 estimate and setting a record for this particular form.
As with many of the top selling furniture pieces in the sale, the table came from the collection of the Caldwells and had been documented by the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts. The Caldwells' Kentucky Federal sideboard brought $22,420; their East Tennessee Federal secretary and their rare Middle Tennessee Federal cellaret each realized $17,110.
Southern pottery and textiles are a staple at Case, and a rare Middle Tennessee pottery jar with handles and applied heart, diamond and flower designs, attributed to the Hedgecough Pottery of Middle Tennessee, tripled its estimate at $10,384.
A rare Maury County, Tenn., needlework sampler decorated with human figures and containing a verse sold for $5,192. A signed folk art "Many Hands" quilt by Sarah Mary Taylor (1916–2000) decorated with nine panels of applied hands smashed its $350/450 estimate to earn $3,186.
An Eighteenth Century Virginia notebook recording slave baptisms and the birth of several children, including John Overton, who later rose to prominence in Middle Tennessee, sold for $1,888. It was purchased by Traveller's Rest Plantation, Overton's home, which is now a historic house museum in Nashville.
The auction featured a collection of more than 30 Winchester rifles, most of which met or exceeded estimates. Top seller was a Russian model 1895 musket, 7.62 by 54R lever action rifle, which hit $5,040.
More bidders participated in the auction online from China than from any country except the United States. Asian highlights included a circa 1900 Chinese export silver tea set with prunus design and associated coffee pot, all by Wang Hing, $6,048.
All prices include the buyer's premium. For further information, 865-558-3033, 615-812-6069 or www.caseantiques.com.
A Southern collector paid $10,384 for this Nineteenth Century double-handled jar with applied decoration, attributed to the Hedgecough pottery of Middle Tennessee.

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An experiment with the nonassociative algebra program Albert led to the discovery of the following surprising theorem. Let G be a groupoid satisfying the identity (xy)z = y(zx). Then for products in G involving at least five elements, all factors commute and associate. A corollary is that any semiprime ring satisfying this identity must be commutative and associative, generalizing a known result of Chen.
We construct the minimal identities for Bernstein algebras, exceptional Bernstein algebras and normal Bernstein algebras. We use the technique of processing identities via the representation of the symmetric groups. The computer algorithms for creating the standard tableaus and the integral representations are summarized.
We present a method of constructing counterexamples in nonassociative algebra. The heart of the computation is constructing a matrix of identities and reducing this matrix (usually very sparse) to row canonical form. The example is constructed from the entries in one column of this row canonical form. While this procedure is not polynomial in the degree of the identity, several shortcuts are listed which shorten calculations. Several examples are given.
In this article, one-sided $(b, c)$-inverses of arbitrary matrices as well as one-sided inverses along a (not necessarily square) matrix, will be studied. In addition, the $(b, c)$-inverse and the inverse along an element will be also researched in the context of rectangular matrices.
We prove some results about nilpotent linear transformations. As an application we solve some cases of Albert's problem on the solvability of nilalgebras. More precisely, we prove the following results: commutative power-associative nilalgebras of dimension n and nilindex n − 1 or n − 2 are solvable; commutative power-associative nilalgebras of dimension 7 are solvable.
We study commutative right-nilalgebras of right-nilindex four satisfying the identity (b(aa))a = b((aa)a). Our main result is that these algebras are solvable and not necessarily nilpotent. Our results require characteristic ≠ 2, 3, 5.
We use a computer procedure to determine a basis of the elements of degree 5 in the nucleus of the free alternative algebra. In order to save computer memory, we do our calculations over the field Z103. All calculations are made with multilinear identities. Our procedure is also valid for other characteristics and for determining nuclear elements of higher degree.
Albert is an interactive computer system for building nonassociative algebras . In this paper, we suggest certain techniques for using Albert that allow one to posit and test hypotheses effectively. This process provides a fast way to achieve new results, and interacts nicely with traditional methods. We demonstrate the methodology by proving that any semiprime ring, having characteristic ≠ 2, 3, and satisfying the identities (a, b, c) - (a, c, b) = (a, [b, c], d) = 0, is associative. This generalizes a recent result by Y. Paul .
We consider 3-Jordan algebras, i.e., the nonassociative commutative algebras satisfying (x^3 y)x=x^3(yx). The variety of 3-Jordan algebras contains all Jordan algebras and all pseudo-composition algebras. We prove that a simple 3-Jordan algebra with idempotent is either a Jordan algebra or a pseudo-composition algebra.
We determine the identities of degree ≤ 6 satisfied by the symmetric (Jordan) product a○b = ab + ba and the associator [a,b,c] = (ab)c - a(bc) in every nonassociative algebra. In addition to the commutative identity a○b = b○a we obtain one new identity in degree 4 and another new identity in degree 5. We demonstrate the existence of further new identities in degree 6. These identities define a variety of binary-ternary algebras which generalizes the variety of Jordan algebras in the same way that Akivis algebras generalize Lie algebras.


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Sir Creek ( ), originally Ban Ganga, is a 96-km (60-mi) tidal estuary in the uninhabited marshlands of the Indus River Delta on the border between India and Pakistan. The creek flows into the Arabian Sea and separates Gujarat state in India from Sindh province in Pakistan. The long-standing India-Pakistan Sir Creek border dispute stems from the demarcation "from the mouth of Sir Creek to the top of Sir Creek, and from the top of Sir Creek eastward to a point on the line designated on the Western Terminus". From this point onward, the boundary is unambiguously fixed as defined by the Tribunal Award of 1968.

Etymology
Sir Creek was originally known as Ban Ganga. It was renamed Sir Creek after a representative of the British Raj.

Geography
This marshy area is home to Russell's vipers and scorpions, which makes the lives of border soldiers difficult. During the monsoon season between June and September, the creek floods its banks and envelops the low-lying salty mudflats around it. During the winter season, the area is home to flamingoes and other migratory birds. The 24th parallel north passes through Sir Creek. Sir Creek is mainly fed by Nareri Lake, whose outlet joins the creek on its right bank. LBOD, a canal, also discharges water effluents into Sir Creek.

On the Pakistani side are several other creeks to the west of Sir Creek, most of which are part of the Keti Bunder South Wildlife Sanctuary.

Sir Creek lies just to the west of the Great Rann of Kutch area of India. On the Indian side, Sir Creek is one of the six main creeks in this area, the others being Vian Wari Creek (Vianbari and Viyanbari), Pir Sanai, Pabevari, Padala ( southeast from Sir Creek), and easternmost Kori ( southeast from Sir Creek). All of these creeks are within the undisputed territory of India, except the westernmost creek, Sir Creek, which is claimed by both India and Pakistan. These evershifting creeks exit Indian territory, enter Pakistan, reenter India, and vice versa, creating a hard-to-patrol, marshy wetland border with no physical barrier or fencing.

Two channels, the Harami Nala and Bondho Dhoro, are of specific concern to India for preventing infiltration and illegal activities. Vian Wari Creek (Vianbari and Viyanbari) on the Indian side enters Pakistan in the north, where is it called Harami Dhoro (bastard's stream); turns east and reenters India, where it is called Harami Nala (bastard's drain); then splits into two streams, one of which reenters Pakistan, which poses a strategic challenge for India for guarding against infiltration from Pakistan. The Bondho Dhoro channel, which enters India further north of Harami Nala in the Sujawal District of Sindh province of Pakistan, is another potential point of infiltration by boat. Chinese activities in the area are of concern, too, since China Bund just north of Bondho Dhoro was built with finances from China.

The Indian military Border Security Force (BSF) patrols Sir Creek up to midstream using floating border posts, amphibious vehicles, and foot travel by the Creek Crocodile Commandos. The coastal area of Sir Creek is manned by the Indian Coast Guard, and the larger open sea beyond is patrolled by the Indian Navy.

Indo-Pakistani Border Dispute

History
The dispute lies in the interpretation of the maritime boundary line between Pakistan and India. Before independence, the area was part of British India. After independence in 1947, Sindh became a part of Pakistan while Gujarat remained a part of India.

In 1968, an international tribunal resolved the larger Great Rann of Kutch border claims of India and Pakistan, which also covered Sir Creek. In this resolution, India received 90% of its request and Pakistan received 10%. Elements of dispute remain in Sir Creek with conflicting claims from both sides. From 1997 to 2012, there have been twelve rounds of talks between the two nations, without a breakthrough. In 2008, in the fourth round, both sides agreed to a joint map of the area based on a joint survey. Steps to resolve the dispute included allocation, delimitation, demarcation, and administration. Since neither side has conceded ground, India has proposed that the maritime boundary could be demarcated first, as per the provisions of Technical Aspects of Law of Sea (TALOS). However, Pakistan has refused the proposal because it feels that the dispute should be resolved first. Pakistan has also proposed that the two sides go in for international arbitration, which India has refused. India maintains that under the bilateral Simla Agreement, all bilateral disputes should be resolved without the intervention of third parties.

The resolution by the 1968 tribunal demarcated the boundaries between the two nations, and Pakistan claims that the creek was included as part of Sindh, thus setting the boundary as the eastern flank of the creek. Pakistan lays claim to the entire creek as per paragraphs 9 and 10 of the Sindh Government Resolution of 1914 signed between the Government of Sindh Division and Rao Maharaj of Kutch.

India disagrees with Pakistan's claims because in 1908, when the dispute arose between the Sindh Division and Rao Maharaj, the whole area was under the legal jurisdiction of the Bombay Presidency of British India, including the Sindh Division and the territory of Rao Maharaj. The Sindh Division was separated from the Bombay Presidency only on 1 April 1936 when it became the Sindh Province. The government of the Bombay Presidency conducted a survey in 1911 and awarded a dispute resolution verdict in 1914 containing two contradictory paragraphs. Paragraph 9 of the verdict states that the border between Kutch and Sindh lies to the east of Sir Creek, whereas paragraph 10 of the verdict further qualifies that "since Sir Creek is navigable most of the year. According to international law and the thalweg principle, a boundary can only be fixed in the middle of the navigable channel, which meant that it has been divided between Sindh and Kutch, and thereby India and Pakistan." The text of the resolution suggests that the resolution was based on the thalweg principle. India supports its stance by citing the thalweg doctrine in international law. The thalweg legal principle states that if the border between two political entities is stated to be a waterway without further description (e.g. a median line, right bank, eastern shore, low tide line, etc.), the boundary follows the thalweg of that watercourse; in particular, the boundary follows the center of the principal navigable channel of the waterway (which is presumably the deepest part). If there are multiple navigable channels in a river, the one principally used for downstream travel (likely having the strongest current) is used. When the thalweg principle is applied, the UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) supports India's position, which "would result in the shifting of the land/sea terminus point several kilometres to the detriment of Pakistan, leading in turn to a loss of several thousand square kilometres of its Exclusive Economic Zone under the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea."

India further argues for its position that the boundary lies mid-channel, as depicted in another map drawn in 1925 and implemented by the installation of mid-channel pillars back in 1924. Though Pakistan does not dispute the 1925 map, it maintains that the doctrine is not applicable in this case as it most commonly applies to non-tidal rivers, and Sir Creek is a tidal estuary. India rejects the Pakistani stance by maintaining that the creek is navigable at high tide, the thalweg principle is used for international boundaries in tidal waters, and fishing trawlers use Sir Creek to go out to sea.

Another point of concern for Pakistan is that Sir Creek has changed its course considerably over the years. If the boundary line is demarcated according to the thalweg principle applied to the current channel, Pakistan and India would both lose small amounts of wetland territory that were historically part of their provinces.

Economic reasons for the dispute
Though the creek has little military value, it offers immense economic gain. Much of the region is rich in oil and gas below the sea bed, and control over the creek would have a huge bearing on the energy potential of each nation. Also, defining the boundaries would help in the determination of the maritime boundaries, which are drawn as an extension of onshore reference points. Maritime boundaries also help in determining the limits of Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) and continental shelves. EEZs extend to 200 nautical miles (370 km) and can be subjected to commercial exploitation.

The demarcation would also prevent the inadvertent crossing over of fishers of both nations into each other's territories. In contrast to economic reasons described by India and Pakistan, fishers of both countries get trapped in conflict and their economic rights of earning are affected. The governments of India and Pakistan regularly arrest fishers of the other nation for crossing the boundary; however, a conventional fisher may not know where the boundary starts and ends in the sea. Wind flow, waves, and turbulence that move the boat in the sea add to this unawareness. UN law advocates a minimum penalty for this offense and release of boats, but the governments of India and Pakistan catch these fishers and keep them in prisons for a long time. Their release happens through the land boundary of India and Pakistan (Wagha border), so these fishers return to their home country without their boats.

Pakistan built the LBOD canal between 1987 and 1997 to collect agricultural saline water and industrial effluents generated in the area around the main Indus river. The LBOD canal discharges the saline and contaminated water into the Sir Creek for disposal to the sea without contaminating the freshwater available in the Indus River. However, the LBOD construction is in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty (Article IV), causing material damage (i.e. inundating the creek area exposed during the low tide) to India. Thus Pakistan has an economic interest in keeping the dispute alive and not settled as per international conventions. If India is physically holding (partially or fully) the water area of the creek, India can settle the LBOD dispute as per the arbitration procedure available in the Indus Waters Treaty.

Incidents

The Atlantique incident
This disputed region is known for the Atlantique Incident that occurred on August 10, 1999. Indian Air Force MiG-21FL fighters shot down a Pakistan Navy reconnaissance plane, the Breguet Atlantique, which was carrying 16 naval officers on board, for an alleged airspace violation of Indian airspace. The episode took place just a month after the Kargil War, creating a tense atmosphere between India and Pakistan.

After the incident, Pakistan Marine units were deployed in the region, with sizable SAMs active in the region. In 1999, the Marines reportedly fired an errant missile on an Indian Air Force MiG-21FL, which narrowly missed. Additional marine battalions and sniper recon units have been deployed in the Sir Creek region.

Military buildup and terrorist alert
From June 2019, several newspapers reported that Pakistan had rapidly built up forces at Sir Creek, and India swiftly responded likewise. After the 1999 Atlantique incident, Pakistan deployed its 31st Creek Battalion, headquartered at Sujawal and responsible for the area from Haji Moro Jat Creek in the north to Korangi Creek Cantonment in Karachi in the south. In 2019, Pakistan also deployed the 32nd Creek Battalion, headquartered at Gharo, with the view to increase the troop strength to three brigades by deploying more infantry and amphibious battalions. Pakistan has procured 6 coastal defense boats for coastal surveillance, and 4 of 18 newly acquired marine assault crafts will be deployed in the Sir Creek. Pakistan is planning to buy 60 more naval ships, including hovercraft and offshore petrol boats. Pakistan has also set up two new marine posts west of Pir Samadhi Creek in the area of Bandha Dhora and Harami Dhoro. Pakistan also has its 21st Air Defense unit and three marine units at Gwadar Port as well as the Jinnah Naval Base at Ormara. Pakistan has also boosted its air defense with an enhanced radar network, air defense missiles, radar operated guns, four Lockheed P-3 Orion anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft, and two ATR aircraft stationed at Pakistan Air Force's PAF Base Masroor in Karachi and PNS Mehran naval airbase.

In 2018, India's BSF caught 14 boats in the Bandha Dhora and Harami Dhoro channels of the creek. Each one was screened to ascertain if they were ordinary fishers or terrorists because the Pakistani terrorists of the 2008 Mumbai attacks had entered India after launching their boat from this general area of Pakistan. On 9 September 2019, after abandoned boats were found by the Indian Army in Sir Creek, India issued an alert regarding a potential terror attack.

See also
Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts

References

Further reading
 Bharat Bhushan, Tulbul, Sir Creek and Siachen: Competitive Methodologies, South Asian Journal, No.7 Jan-Mar 2005 accessed at  July 26, 2006
 Indo-Pak composite dialogue: No movement on Sir Creek talks, By Zahid Gishkori, Express Tribune, Published: May 22, 2011

External links
India, Pakistan in border talks BBC December 22, 2006

Disputed islands
Disputed territories in Asia
Disputed waters
Districts of Sindh
Estuaries of India
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India–Pakistan border
India–Pakistan relations
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Landforms of Sindh
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Some White (No. 8 jersey) highlights from three recent Bobcats games.
For two and a half seasons, D.J. White lead a life of NBA anonymity.
He occupied the end of the bench in Oklahoma City. Spent time in the D-League.
But after a trade landed him with the Bobcats on Feb. 24, things have changed. White has seen steady minutes in a reserve frontcourt role under coach Paul Silas — in part because Tyrus Thomas has been out with injury. He's averaging 8.3 points (52.1 percent shooting) and 4.4 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per contest.
White's knocking down the mid-range jumper. He's hustling down the court, beating the defense and dunking it home for two. He's looking more filled out, mature and polished than his IU days.
White likely won't ever be a star or even a starter. (Silas saying he'd like White to play in the Summer League is an indication of that.) And this limited sample size of games with the Bobcats can't paint the whole picture.
But if Charlotte retains Silas for next season — he was hired after Larry Brown's swift departure earlier this year — it's possible White will continue to factor into the team's rotation. Which could set him up for a longer career in the league.
White is under contract for next season. But pending the details of a new collective-bargaining agreement, Charlotte will have the option to tender him a qualifying offer by June 30 of 2012 to make him a restricted free agent. Such an offer will a) either keep White in Charlotte for the 2012-13 season if no other team comes calling or b) have White signing an offer sheet with another team (which could be a multi-year deal) that the Bobcats will have the opportunity to match.
Lots to still be determined on this front. There are no guarantees.
But if he continued to toil away in Oklahoma City next season instead of potentially continuing to get run in 2011-12 with the Bobcats? A qualifying offer may have been less likely to come. And as an unrestricted free agent with little to no playing time under his belt, White could have faced longer odds of staying in the league.
Great to see DJ getting PT. He looks like a player who has been on the bench and is hungry for more playing time. its called Hustle,Hustle,Hustle. One of my favorite recent Hoosiers.
I love love love DJ white. So glad to see him get an oppurtunity to really get some playing time and perhaps fight for a starting job!
But then again, it's always nice to see a Hoosier playing in the NBA. And pretty soon, it shall be happening quite often.
One of my favorite Hoosiers. Glad to see he is finding some success in the NBA.
Still love watching him play. I can still remember thinking "that's going in" every time he shot from the post as a Hoosier. Plus, he suffered through three coaches in four years.
Go DJ White! A great young man!
Hopefully, we can find another DJ White. Total package of amazing ability, dedication to the program and class that is difficult to find.
Incredible. I didn't even recognize him at first, his body is totally different. He has really thinned out, he is light on his feet, athletic, etc. He has for sure taken his game to another level.
Good for D.J.! Such a great guy. He more than deserves a shot and it looks like he is making the most of the opportunity!
I'm surprised that D.J. is not playing considerable role minutes at the start of his career. He has really good talent. You don't get to Big Ten Player of the Year without any talent. I always seen him as a more athletic Buck Williams. Hopefully, he will continue to get more playing time with a team that will can use his talent. If Brian Cardinal can make it in the league for over 10 years and still playing then D.J. White should be playing too. No knock on Cardinal- he is close to the same height and position.
Celtics could use him. Loyal, good presence in the clubhouse, nice shot, and always plays Defense. Type of player that will be appreciated more over time. Gotta root for him.
You really can't help but root for a guy like DJ White – great talent, great work ethic, and great humility. All around good person.
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Want to start selling offline but worried about juggling multiple payments systems? Wix and Square have teamed up to help entrepreneurs become omnichannel businesses.
Wix is already known for its intuitive, AI-powered website creation toolkit, making it easy for small business owners to establish an online presence without fussing with web servers, HTML and CSS. For those seeking to set up shop online, the company also offers similarly easy-to-implement ecommerce capabilities that make starting and managing a mobile-friendly storefront a snap, complete with order management and shipping rules and more.
That's all well and good, but what if you want to participate in a local fair or in a multi-vendor pop-up shopping event?
Suddenly, it's time to start thinking about investing in mobile point-of-sale (POS) systems and making sure they work with your current ecommerce system. Naturally, the added complexity typically means more time spent trapped in front of a laptop and fewer chances to build lucrative customer relationships.
To put those concerns to rest and help entrepreneurs seize both online and in-person opportunities to score a sale, Wix and Square, the mobile payments innovator, have teamed up on a technology integration on the Wix App. Together, they blur the line between online storefronts and physical retail, untangling a complex web of sales, inventory and payments management systems in the process.
"We're trying to simplify technology and processes that can be hard for small businesses," said Joe Pollaro, general manager of Wix in the U.S. and head of Investor Relations for the company, adding that it can be "difficult to navigate all the options" for busy entrepreneurs. Indeed, small merchants have a wealth of ecommerce and POS options to choose from, but piecing together a solution that works seamlessly, whether shoppers are pushing virtual shopping carts or cradling a basket full of groceries, can be a challenge.
By now, many small business owners have realized "you need to be able to sell online," Pollaro said. Sure, drumming up additional business often means exploring the world beyond one's neighborhood, but there's also plenty of life – and spending power – left on Main Street.
No amount of exhaustive product research and bargain hunting on the web beats chancing upon the perfect garment, innovative gadget or tasty treat while walking down the street. "A lot of our customers want to sell offline too," Pollaro said.
Last year's Small Business Saturday, held the day after Black Friday, shoppers in the U.S. spent $15.4 billion at independent retailers and eateries. The prior year they spent $16.2 billion.
For online retailers that want to connect with their communities and reap the benefits of a local and loyal customer base, it's time to think about in-person payments.
"Wix allows any seller to run an omnichannel business," said Pankaj Bengani, head of Partnerships at Square, in a statement. "By integrating with Square, businesses can track sales data and manage inventory both online and in-person in one place, making it easier to make smart decisions to grow their business."
Over the next few weeks, existing Wix customers will be able to add Square as a payment option after completing quick and secure sign-up process. And there are a lot of them, according to David Schwartz, vice president of ecommerce at Wix.
"Today, Wix manages more than 305,000 ecommerce subscriptions globally," he said in a statement "Now, by integrating the Wix App with the Square POS, users can accept payments in any location."
Square payments processing will also be available to new Wix storeowners, in addition to Wix's existing capabilities, including inventory management and customizable tax rules. Interested small business owners can sign up for access here.


It can handle up to 300lbs, with a maximum tension of 4 tons.
What weather conditions should you take this down for?
Since the ratchet is mechanical and has moving parts, it will extend the life of the ratchet to take it down in rain, snow, or other inclement weather. The line will also get slippery when wet.


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Gong cha Appoints New Global CEO Paul Reynish
With over 25 years of executive leadership experience in the international franchise industry, Reynish will accelerate the brand's global growth, drive operational excellence and maximize franchise profitability
Gong cha Global CEO Paul Reynish (Photo: Business Wire)
Gong cha Founder & Chairman Martin Berry (Photo: Business Wire)
August 01, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gong cha, the world's premier bubble tea brand, announces the appointment of its new global CEO, Paul Reynish, marking the acceleration of the company's rapid U.S. and international expansion. Reynish succeeds outgoing interim global CEO, Gong cha Founder & Chairman Martin Berry, and assumed responsibilities on July 15, 2022. Berry will remain in his role as Gong cha Chairman. Based in Gong cha's London headquarters, Reynish brings more than 25 years of international executive leadership experience at the world's top food and beverage franchise companies including Dunkin', Subway, Burger King, and Five Guys.
"Paul's extensive background in franchise operations globally, proven track record and passion for the Gong cha brand make him the ideal leader to build upon the momentum we've created over the past several years," said Berry. "We're confident his guidance and insights will help us continue to position Gong cha as the clear category leader in the competitive global bubble tea market."
Over his career Reynish has demonstrated an outstanding track record in business growth and marketing in Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and North America. Most recently, Reynish was president and CEO of Five Guys International Restaurants where he oversaw the brand's expansion, opening in 11 countries in three years. Prior to that, he served as chief marketing officer for Dunkin' Brands in Boston, and vice president of business for Dunkin' Brands in Japan, where he managed more than 5,000 stores across the Asia Pacific region. Prior to this, Reynish was the CEO of International Franchisees for Subway—the largest food and beverage franchise operation in the world—and has also worked in multiple global executive roles for Burger King in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, he served as a board member of Baskin Robbins Japan and Korea for several years.
"I'm very excited to be joining the Gong cha team," said Reynish. "Bubble tea is a rapidly growing sector, and with its scalable business model, innovative master franchise program, and talented management team, I believe Gong cha is uniquely positioned to become one of the world's largest franchised brands."
Bubble tea is a rapidly accelerating category in the beverage and fast casual space. As per a detailed industry analysis by Grand View Research, the global bubble tea market size is expected to achieve a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9% from 2020 to 2027, and nearly double in projected revenue—from $2.32 billion in 2020 to $4.25 billion by 2027—with Gong cha at the forefront of this expansion.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic conditions, Gong cha achieved double digit sales growth in the majority of its markets worldwide in Q1 2022, and total store count rose to nearly 1,800 locations across 22 countries. Globally, Gong cha's store count grew 17% year-over-year from 2020 to 2021.
In the U.S., yearly store growth has nearly tripled since 2018, and 2021 openings were more than double that of 2019 and 2020. Gong cha is preparing to open its first five corporate-owned U.S. stores in the Chicagoland area in 2022—with the long-term goal of opening more than 50 throughout downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Gong cha currently has more than 160 stores across 14 states and Washington, D.C, and is projected to reach 200 stores in 18 states by the end of 2022. The brand is on track to exceed 500 U.S. stores by 2025.
To fuel its aggressive growth goals, Gong cha employs an innovative master franchise model that allows seasoned entrepreneurs with enterprise-level experience to develop a large territory. The principals for each territory build a dynamic network of sub-franchisees, opening the door to entrepreneurship for individuals who dream of owning a business. To-date in 2022, Gong cha has signed three new master franchisees in the U.S., awarding territory rights for the states of Louisiana, Colorado and Michigan. Together, these deals alone are projected to grow the brand's U.S. footprint by an additional 60 stores over a period of five years.
Gong cha's success can be attributed to the brand's commitment to superior quality, a simple and scalable operational model, strong corporate support for franchisees, and its master franchise model. Gong cha welcomes seasoned entrepreneurs to its family of master franchisees and is actively seeking additional master and sub-franchisees to continue its rapid growth across the U.S. For more information on these opportunities, please visit https://gongchafranchising.com/.
ABOUT GONG CHA
Founded in Taiwan in 1996, Gong cha is the world's premier bubble tea brand. Its commitment to quality starts with its name: "Gong cha" means to offer the best tea to the emperor from all of one's possessions. From the most seasoned bubble tea connoisseur to a first-timer, Gong cha offers its customers the ability to customize their beverage to their exact specifications, and never sacrifices flavor or technique. With nearly 1,800 stores in 22 countries worldwide, it is also one of the fastest-growing bubble tea brands, attracting entrepreneurs across the globe to its lucrative franchise program. Gong cha was ranked #1 in the Tea category on Entrepreneur's prestigious Franchise 500® list (2022); selected as a finalist for Franchise Times' list of Top Beverage Franchises To Buy (2022); and selected as a finalist for one of the Top 10 Global Food & Drink Franchises by the Global Franchise Awards (2022). For more, please visit gong-cha.com.
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Gong cha appoints new Global CEO Paul Reynish—with 25 years of executive leadership experience, Reynish will accelerate the brand's global growth.


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Amtrak unveils vision of expanded US rail network under Biden's infrastructure plan
By Kelly Hayes
FOX TV Digital Team
President Biden delivers remarks on U.S. economy, infrastructure plan
President Biden delivered remarks on Wednesday and stressed the time is now to act on his infrastructure plan. Biden said that he plans to raise the corporate tax rate and eliminate deductions that corporations are receiving for off-shore jobs.
WASHINGTON - Amtrak unveiled its "2035 vision" for the future of rail nationwide, which would include at least 30 new routes and adding more daily trips to several existing routes.
The passenger railroad service recently unveiled a map for what an expanded and improved U.S. rail network would look like by 2035 — which would serve 160 new cities. The proposal was shared on the same day President Joe Biden, arguably one of Amtrak's most famous passengers, announced his sweeping $2.25 trillion plan to rebuild the nation's infrastructure.
Amtrak notes that many of the country's large metropolitan areas don't have rail service at all, including Las Vegas, Phoenix, Nashville, Tennessee and Columbus, Ohio.
Other major cities like Houston, Atlanta and Cincinnati have service that is "simply inadequate," with trains that only stop once a day and often in the middle of the night, the rail service said.
Amtrak's proposed 2035 map shows expanded rail service by Amtrak, which would include at least 30 new routes and added trips to existing routes. (Photo credit: Amtrak)
Amtrak's proposed new routes include one that would connect Savannah, Georgia to Nashville, and stop in Atlanta. In the Carolinas, the plan calls for more frequent trains from Charlotte, North Carolina to Birmingham, Alabama.
In Louisiana, a new line would run from New Orleans to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while new rail in Texas would connect all of the state's biggest cities.
New lines stretch in the Midwest between Indianapolis, Indiana to Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, and over to Pittsburgh.
In the West, an added route connects Las Vegas to Southern California, and over to Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.
"Millions of people, including large populations of people of color, do not have access to a reliable, fast, sustainable, and affordable passenger rail option. This is neither fair nor equitable," Amtrak said in its "Our 2035 Vision" plan.
Biden's massive infrastructure package includes $85 billion to modernize existing public transit, such as commuter rail and buses. Another $80 billion to address Amtrak's "repair backlog," as well as improve and expand the country's passenger and freight network.
"You and your family could travel coast to coast without a single tank of gas onboard a high-speed train," Biden said March 31 during the plan's unveiling in Pittsburgh.
The infrastructure plan would be largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes. Many Republican lawmakers have opposed it because of its tax hikes and what they say is an overly broad definition of infrastructure.
RELATED: Biden open to 'good-faith negotiations' on proposed $2.3T infrastructure plan amid GOP criticism
In its proposal for the future, Amtrak called on Congress to pass the "significant government funding required" to build and operate the new and improved routes.
"Amtrak must rebuild and improve the Northeast Corridor and our National Network and expand our service to more of America," Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn said in a statement. "The (Northeast Corridor's) many major tunnels and bridges – most of which are over a century old – must be replaced and upgraded to avoid devastating consequences for our transportation network and the country."
Biden famously made the 90-minute commute from his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware to Washington, D.C., throughout his 36 years in the Senate — earning the nickname "Amtrak Joe." The Wilmington Amtrak station is also now named after him.
RELATED: Biden leaves Delaware home town for inauguration in 'deeply personal' send-off
This story was reported from Cincinnati.


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If you press <Esc> to go back to Normal mode the last line will be made blank.
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keys, you must move your hand from the text keys to the arrow keys.
can take a significant amount of time.
keys helps in those situations.
mode. The vimtutor is also a nice way to learn by doing.
between them is deleted. The "J" command does this.
action: After using "dd" to delete the first line, "u" brings it back.
differences in the text then.
There's a special version of the undo command, the "U" (undo line) command.
edited. Typing this command twice cancels the preceding "U".
can go to any of the situations you had. More about that in section 32.2.
Vim has a large number of commands to change the text. See Q_in and below.
Here are a few often used ones.
The "i" command inserts a character before the character under the cursor.
Insert mode. Then you can type the text for the new line.
The "O" command (uppercase) opens a line above the cursor.
enter the command "9k". In fact, you can precede many commands with a number.
count always comes before the command it applies to.
To exit, use the "ZZ" command. This command writes the file and exits.
Don't forget to press <Enter> to finish the command.
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Labour's response to suggestions it was behind a 'paedophile' smear campaign against ex-Lib Dem councillor
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged homophobia tower hamlets, john biggs, lutfur rahman, nigel mccollum, sirajul islam, stephanie eaton on November 30, 2013| 30 Comments »
The Tower Hamlets Labour party yesterday issued the following statement about the series of posters that have appeared in Bow smearing ex-Lib Dem councillor and pro-Lutfur community activist Nigel McCollum.
Labour condemn smears against former councillor Nigel McCollum
Responding to reports of a poster smear campaign against former Tower Hamlets councillor Nigel McCollum Leader of the Labour Group, Cllr Sirajul Islam, said:
"I totally condemn these utterly atrocious attempts to smear a hard-working and respected former councillor. Whilst we may have our political differences with Nigel nobody should ever be subjected to this kind of abuse and we hope that those responsible will be swiftly bought to justice.
"To baselessly imply without any reason or cause that this is related to any exchange of opinions in the Council chamber does neither them, nor Nigel, justice. Now is not a time for politics, it is about finding those responsible and ensuring they face the consequences of their actions."
Labour's Candidate for Mayor of Tower Hamlets, John Biggs, said:
"These attacks on Nigel McCollum are disgusting and unacceptable. I and the Labour Party stand firmly in support of him and against such cowardly homophobic behaviour. Anybody found to be behind these attacks should face the full force of the law.
"I and the Labour Party defend absolutely his right to challenge any public spending decisions under whatever administration. However, anybody attending the Council meeting will be aware that Labour members clarified that his claims were in our view ill-informed and misleading and were a rather clumsy political attack by one of the Mayor's supporters.
"To link our disagreement with this attack against him is a slur. One of the reasons I am standing for Mayor is to challenge the nasty tendencies that often lurk in East End politics. This sort of conduct has no place in civilised society."
Here's a reminder of what Mayor Lutfur Rahman said yesterday:
"He [Nigel] had raised what he believes to have been the scandalous role of some local Labour councillors in wasting £1.6 million on developments in the Roman Road the previous evening at a meeting of the full council.
Both Lib Dem leader, Councillor Stephanie Eaton and I are urging the police to mount a full and thorough investigation. Both Stephanie and I wish to condemn what Nigel and ourselves believe to be a serious homophobic attack, and one that may well be politically charged. I have spoken to Nigel and offered him both our sympathy and our full support."
And a reminder of what Lib Dem councillor Stephanie Eaton said:
"Nigel and I believe this to be a serious homophobic attack, and one that is aimed at stopping him from continuing his political activities. To post anonymous homophobic attacks about a resident and former councillor simply because he has raised legitimate questions about public spending is cowardly and unacceptable."
I've no idea what evidence they have to link the attack to Labour but as responsible leaders, I'm sure they will provide it to detectives.


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Leadership race: Tsang calls for end to infighting, as Lam attracts ridicule after MTR turnstile clumsiness
by Kris Cheng 19:09, 21 January 2017 20:58, 31 March 2020
Chief executive contender John Tsang said his call for "respite" in society was aimed at preventing further infighting. He first called for a temporarily halt to engagement on controversial issues when he announced his campaign this week. But rival Carrie Lam and incumbent Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying soon questioned his stance.
In a Facebook note on Saturday, Tsang said: "I must clearly state that respite means stopping infighting. Otherwise, if infighting continues, policies cannot be pushed forward – it will affect Hong Kong's competitiveness… In fact, every political camp is tired of the splits and confrontation over the past few years, only a minority of extremists are still interested in that."
Tsang's Facebook note was mostly about cats living at Lingnan University in Tuen Mun. Photo: John Tsang.
"To let society rest – it is not only the wish of the absolute majority of Hong Kong people [but it is] the only way for Hong Kong to move forward."
Photo: Facebook/John Tsang.
Meanwhile, Carrie Lam was ridiculed online for apparently having little knowledge of the city's MTR system.
During a visit to Ap Lei Chau on Friday, she entered Lei Tung station to take the new South Island Line. She said: "New station, Wong Chuk Hang," when she saw a poster that read Wong Chuk Hang, but a citizen corrected her saying it was Lei Tung, according to TVB footage.
When she arrived at Admiralty, Lam put her octopus card over the turnstile, but did not realise she could proceed. An assistant told her: "It's ok, you can pass" and gave her a slight push.
Photo: TVB screenshots.
"You don't know how to use Octopus Card, how much do you know about people's difficulties? We don't want a chief executive living in the sky," one online commenter said.
"Even if you are putting on a show, please do some preparation. If you fail when you actually do it, it just looks more ridiculous," another said.
The scene echoed a similar incident in the US presidential race last August when Hilary Clinton appeared to struggle with entering New York's MTA metro system.
Other chief executive candidates include the New People's Party's Regina Ip and ex-judge Woo Kwok-hing. The small-circle elections take place in March.
Tagged: Carrie Lam, Chief Executive Elections, John Tsang


This brownie cookie recipe is made from chocolates with the texture of brownies. Nevertheless, it still tastes the same and even more yummy than that original brownie cookie using brownies. To make this cookie, it is needed an estimated time of 30 minutes of baking and preparing.
A number of the ingredients listed can be adjusted for your need, depending on how many cookies you want to make. It will taste great if you follow the instructions in the recipe correctly. Therefore, head to the grocery store and buy the best possible ingredients for serving this delicious cookie at your house.
1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour which is often used in making cakes and cookies, as well as 1 ½ cup of sugar.
and 4 large eggs are also needed in making 2 ½ dozens serving of this chocolate cookie.
Once all of the ingredients are present, then we all set to go to the next process of making the brownie cookie.
In a large saucepan, combine the unsweetened chocolate, 1 ½ cups of chocolate morsels, and butter. Put on low fire on the stove and stir it clearly until the chocolate is melted. After the chocolate is melt, let it cool for a short time. While waiting for the chocolate to melt, mix salt, baking powder, and flour in a bowl. In a separate bowl, you need to make another mixture that consists of the eggs, vanilla, and sugar.
After the egg mixture starts to form, add the flour mixture from the other bowl into the egg mixture bowl. Also, do not forget to add the chocolate mixture.
When it is all mixed together, stir the remaining pecans and chocolate morsels into the dough. Position the dough of 2 teaspoons size just in the distance of 1 inch from each other in a baking sheet. If it is all done, all it needs to do is to just put the dough of cookies into the oven. Set the oven to 350°F for about 10 minutes. When the baking is done, do not remove the paper sheets right away.
Let it breathes and cools down for a while. And then remove to a rack and let it cool completely. Not long after, the brownie cookie recipe is successfully followed.


Q: Could you provide our readers with a brief introduction to Kryptoin?
A: Kryptoin is a convergence of two megatrends that is happening as we speak and will get larger in the near future. That is the usage of ETFs which has been increasing steadily for the past 18 years. ETFs are the investment vehicles that are most popular today.
The second megatrend is the increasing market capitalization of crypto currencies. Currently it is roughly around 350 Billion which is very small in terms of market size compared to other financial markets but it has the potential to reach 10 Trillion in the next few years.
The combination of the two trends was what we saw when we started to conceptualize the platform and the application.
Currently there is no mechanism to exchange trade baskets of cryptocurrencies in the equity markets for obvious reasons with the legal issues surrounding the Bitcoin ETF and there is no mechanism to do it either on the cryptoexchanges.
Where Kryptoin comes in is that we are able exchange trade any basket of cryptocurrencies on the digital exchanges.
Q: The Securities and Exchange Commission has recently rejected a second attempt by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to list the first-ever cryptocurrency ETF on a regulated exchange; what are your thoughts on this?
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Andrew Robson
Managing Associate, Dispute Resolution
Andrew is a Managing Associate in the Dispute Resolution team in Leeds. He advises clients (including FTSE 100 companies, banks and private companies) on a wide range of complex, high value and business critical disputes. A large part of Andrew's work is focused on finding solutions for clients to what may appear to be an intractable problem, either through alternative dispute resolution or formal Court proceedings.
Andrew acts for clients across a broad range of sectors including: Retail and Consumer, Digital, Energy and Utilities, and Financial Services. Andrew has particular expertise in managing risk and resolving claims in connection with IT disputes and breach of contract, including warranty claims and the supply of goods and services. He also has experience in dealing with procurement challenges, judicial reviews and finance litigation.
Examples of Andrew's recent experience include:
IT disputes - advising companies defend software under licensing claims (including dealing with contract negotiations, risk management and audits) brought by major software suppliers. Acted for Diageo in the leading case in this area: SAP UK Limited v Diageo Great Britain Limited [2017] EWHC 189 (TCC);
Advised a major retailer in relation to a £15m dispute with an IT provider of an ERP system arising out of various breaches of obligations;
Acted for a utilities company in defending a claim from a supplier in the ECO energy saving market and bringing a multi-million pound counterclaim in relation to complex regulatory energy saving obligations;
Assisted a bank defend a claim brought by a partner who denied liability for the multi-million pound shortfall on the partnership's account on the basis that his signature had allegedly been forged on various loan agreements and legal charges by another partner;
Assisted a major online only retailer in relation to a multi-million pound counterclaim for damages arising from a defective e-commerce website;
Acted for an energy supplier as an Interested Party in a Judicial Review which concerned a challenge to a decision to amend the charging methodology of the electricity transmission system;
Advised a software house defend a claim for delivery up of source code plus damages for alleged loss of opportunities, whilst pursuing a counterclaim in relation to breach of contract;
Advised a manufacturer and supplier of garments defend a claim brought by a global fashion brand in relation to an alleged batch of faulty goods which had been distributed worldwide; and
Advised a steel stockholding company on a complex dispute relating to allegations of breaches of fiduciary duties, breach of confidence, conversion and unlawful interference with goods.
SAP UK Ltd v Diageo Great Britain Ltd [2017] EWHC 189 (TCC)
Dinesh Kotak v Jagdish Kotak & Royal Bank of Scotland PLC & Bowbridge Ltd [2017] EWHC 1821
Breitenfeld UK Ltd v Harrison & Ors [2015] EWHC 399 (Ch)
Society of Computers and Law
Year qualified: 2012
Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School - Distinction (2009-2010)
Graduate Diploma in Law, BPP Law School (2008-2009)
Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh – MA Economics (2008)
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Software Under Licensing
We have seen several of the major IT suppliers seeking to make multi million pound claims against large organisations who have customers, suppliers and/or employees using systems which connect directly and/or indirectly (and in some instances to a very limited degree) into the IT suppliers' software. Software under licensing disputes (and related claims concerning alleged indirect use and/or indirect access to systems), can therefore arise in all businesses, across all sectors – particularly those organisations with large IT systems.
We have resolved many such disputes and continue to assist clients in substantially reducing/eliminating these claims. We acted on the leading case in this area (SAP UK Limited v Diageo Great Britain Limited [2017] EWHC 189 (TCC)).
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Why so many Russian billionaires are called oligarchs
Published March 15, 2022 at 11:45 AM EDT
Lluis Gene
Spain's government said this week it impounded this superyacht called "Valerie," moored in Barcelona, saying it belonged to a Russian oligarch.
Many of the sanctions the United States and the European Union have imposed on Russia are meant to target some of the country's wealthiest individuals who have ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Yachts, sports teams, newspapers and luxury real estate are just some of the assets owned by these billionaires. Those assets and more will be the focus of President Biden's new KleptoCapture task force that he announced during his State of the Union speech.
"I say to the Russian oligarchs and corrupt leaders who have bilked billions of dollars off this violent regime, 'no more,' " Biden said.
"We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments, your private jets. We are coming for your ill-begotten gains."
But what's the difference between a "normal" billionaire and a Russian "oligarch"?
In Russia, the oligarch title goes back to the early 1990s when the Soviet Union dissolved. Because the USSR was founded on communist principles, all means of production from oil to electricity to farming was state-owned.
When the Soviet Union fell, a corrupt, sometimes violent scramble ensued to take ownership of the country's industrial infrastructure. Some of those who were vying for control took it by any means necessary.
As a result of their new business ownership, these individuals amassed significant wealth and ended up with the power necessary to manipulate the government alongside Boris Yeltsin, who became Russia's president in 1991.
They constituted an oligarchy, a system of government in which a small group of people is in charge — oligarchs.
By the time Putin began his presidency in 2000, the government — run in part by the oligarchs — was highly dysfunctional. Putin went to work centralizing his authority and moving the oligarchs out of politics.
Some of them fled the country. Others were exiled, imprisoned or had their property seized. Those who remained largely agreed to stay out of politics and leave that to Putin. Others acquired citizenship in other countries and invested their wealth in the West.
When the U.S. announced sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Treasury Department released a list of the companies and individuals who are being targeted. Today's Russian oligarchs — at home and abroad — may no longer be in charge of the government, and "oligarch" is now something of a misnomer. But they certainly have benefited from the state's largesse.


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Universal Channel Acquires USA Network's 'In Plain Sight'
By Patrick Munn | March 12, 2013 - 8:00 pm | 2 Comments
Category : Acquisitions, News, UK News
Universal Channel has closed a deal with NBCUniversal International Television Distribution to acquire the UK rights to the first three seasons of USA Network's drama series In Plain Sight, TVWise has learned.
The series, which ran for five seasons, has previously been broadcast on ITV in the UK, who haved aired the first three seasons of In Plain Sight. I'm told that the show's first season is set to premiere on Universal Channel on Tuesday April 9th at 8pm, and will then continue to air weekly in the 8pm time-slot.
In Plain Sight was created by David Maples and revolves around Deputy US Marshall Mary Shannon as she performs her duties protecting witnesses in the federal witness protection program (WITSEC). The series stars Mary McCormack (Murder One, The West Wing), Fred Weller, Paul Ben Victor, Lesley Ann Warren and Nicole Hiltz.
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Tottenham staff profiles
Articles / Coaching/ Staff Profiles
Written by Simon Austin — December 1, 2017
Pen pics of Tottenham's coaching, science, medicine and analytics staff. To see staff profiles for other clubs, click here.
FOOTBALL BOARD
Nationality: English
The longest-serving chairman in the Premier League and the architect of modern Tottenham. A lifelong Spurs fan whose father owned clothing retailer Mr Byrite. He gained a first in economics and land economy from Cambridge University and went on to become Managing Director of ENIC Group, which owns 85.55% of the club. A famously tough negotiator who plays a lead role in transfer negotiations and masterminded the move to the Tottenham Stadium.
DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATION & GOVERNANCE
Rebecca Caplehorn
Influential figure who works closely with Levy, taking on many of the day-to-day responsibilities of running the football side of the club. Has a background in accountancy and was at QPR for five years before joining Spurs in March 2015. Moved from Head of Football Operations to this new role in September 2020. Required to "lead, drive and embed football governance processes, contractual matters and best practice across the club."
DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
Matthew Collecott
Appointed to the role to the end of 2020/21 following departure of Trevor Birch to become Chief Executive of the EFL in December 2020. Full-time role is as Finance and Operations Director.
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR
Steve Hitchen
Was a pro player for nine years before moving into scouting and recruitment. Joined Tottenham from Liverpool in February 2017 and promoted from Chief Scout to this new role in September 2020. Job is to "focus on building capabilities to support a world-class football infrastructure across senior and youth teams."
Nationality: Portuguese
One of the most successful managers of all time. His trophy haul is unsurpassed by anyone still working in the game and includes league titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain, and two Champions League triumphs. However, his spells at Chelsea and Manchester United ended ignominiously, leading some to question whether he has evolved with the game in recent years.
Joao Sacramento
A new addition to Mourinho's inner circle. Had worked at Lille since January 2017, working his way up from analyst to assistant as the club qualified for the Champions League. Studied at the University of Glamorgan and worked as a performance analyst intern for the Wales national team under Gary Speed and Chris Coleman.
Ledley King
A club legend, who came through the Academy before making 323 appearances for the club. Became a club ambassador after retiring in 2012. Appointed assistant in August 2020 and part of his remit is to "support our Academy players as they look to step up to the first team."
As with Sacramento, was hired by Mourinho from Lille, where he had worked since July 2018. The common thread is Luis Campos - the Sporting Director at the French club, who has remained a close friend of Mourinho's after working with him at Real Madrid. Replaces Toni Jimenez, who left with Mauricio Pochettino.
Giovanni Cerra
Nationality: Italian
Worked with Mourinho at Chelsea and Manchester United. At United, he was the bridge between the manager and the analysis team. Has a background in graphic design, which is important, because Mourinho likes his analysis to be very visual.
Carlos Lalin
Nationality: Venezuelan
Fifth new member of staff to be brought in by Mourinho. Worked with the Portuguese at Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United.
HEAD OF SPORTS SCIENCE
Nathan Gardiner
Joined Tottenham in 2006, having previously worked for Charlton. Handed additional responsibilities by Mourinho as a 'technical co-ordinator', establishing common practices between the Academy and first team.
Charlie Moore
At Spurs since June 2012, having previously been at Fulham.
Hannah Sheridan
Became the club's first full-time nutritionist in June, having previously been with the high-performance centre at the University of Birmingham. Took over from Matt Lovell, who had been consultant nutritionist for seven years.
SPORT SCIENTIST
Sam Pooley
Promoted from Academy to first team at start of 2018/19 season. Replaced James Redden, who left to become Head of Sports Science at Luton. Had previously been with the Academy for five years,
Tamim Khanbhai
Joined in January 2020, having previously been with West Ham for almost five years. Replaced the long-serving Shabaaz Mughal.
Christopher Hughes
Joined Spurs from Chelsea in January 2017. Was initially with the Academy before becoming first team doctor in July 2018.
HEAD PHYSIO
Has been at Tottenham since 2004, arriving from Fulham.
REHAB PHYSIO
Danny Murphy
Recently celebrated his 10-year anniversary at the club. Previously at Charlton and Chelsea.
David Appanah
Head of Medical at Brentford and Leyton Orient before arriving at Spurs five years ago.
Has been with the club for almost 11 years and is the physio who goes onto the pitch to assist players.
PERFORMANCE & OPPOSITION ANALYST
Most senior analyst at the club. Joined in June 2012, having previously been at West Brom and the Football Association.
Zaheer Shah
Appointed in October 2019 after six years at Brentford.
ASSISTANT PERFORMANCE ANALYST
Calum Johnson
Arrived on an internship in August 2016 and made permanent a year later.
POST-MATCH & DATA ANALYST
Chloe Bailey
With the club since October 2019.
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Women's cricket at 2022 Commonwealth Games is part of "journey" to potential Olympic status, claims ICC chief executive
The chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has claimed women's Twenty20 being included at the 2022 Commonwealth Games is part of a "journey" towards potentially featuring at a future Olympics.
Women's T20 cricket was officially confirmed on Tuesday (August 13) as a medal event at Birmingham 2022, where it will make its Commonwealth Games debut, with matches played at Edgbaston, which recently hosted the first 2019 Ashes Test.
ICC chief executive Manu Sawhney claimed they are not simply looking at Birmingham 2022 as a one-off event, and they are seeking inclusion at other multi-sport events, including the Olympics.
"It is a historic moment for the sport and gives us another opportunity to showcase women's cricket on a global platform and truly inspire the next generation," he told insidethegames.
"We are delighted the sport has been included and the level of support from all areas of the cricket community.
"We are looking at a multi-sport game strategy and the inclusion of T20 in that is integral, we definitely see it as part of the journey, whether that is the Olympics or the Asian Games, we are looking at the options available to showcase the sport as wide as we can.
"At the Cricket World Cup, every game felt like a home game, it didn't matter which team was playing such was the level of support.
"Having the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, especially given the venue, will give a huge opportunity to see that again."
Sawhney wants cricket to be a staple at future Commonwealth Games, despite the sport being less popular in potential future host nations than it is in England, where the sport was invented.
He feels it can feature at the 2030 Games which may be in Canada, where the sport is less of a mainstream interest.
Cricket will feature at the Commonwealth Games for the first time since 1998 after women's Twenty20 was confirmed earlier this week for the programme at Birmingham 2022 ©Getty Images
"For us it is a journey, it is not about one event, and what you want on that journey is to have building blocks to get more awareness and inspire more people," Sawhney told insidethegames.
"This is not a one event shot."
The inclusion of only women's cricket and not men's means that there will be more female medal events at Birmingham 2022 than male, a first for a major multi-sport competition.
Sawhney revealed including men's cricket was part of the ICC's discussions with Games organisers, but a mixture of calendar congestion and a desire to give the women's game a chance to shine combined for them to seek the current arrangement.
"Men's cricket was part of the overall discussion, but one aspect was the timing of the Games, given the calendar that exists," he said.
"More importantly what we shared was an ambition for growing the women's sport, and it was felt by us as well as them."
Commonwealth Games Federation President Dame Louise Martin admitted she was delighted cricket would feature for the first time since Kuala Lumpur 1998, describing it as "the Commonwealth sport".
"What the women's cricket will do is prove to the smaller countries in the Commonwealth that they can play, that they can encourage their youngsters," she said.
"The excitement of the women's World Cup was huge, so let's put it into a Commonwealth Games spectacle.
"Cricket is the Commonwealth sport, I know the Caribbean nations in particular are over the moon that cricket is here."
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Fudge Shop Mystery Books In Order
Publication Order of Fudge Shop Mystery Books
First Degree Fudge (2013) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Hot Fudge Frame-Up (2014) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Five-Alarm Fudge (2015) Hardcover Paperback Kindle
Like all rivetting stories, this book has a captivating main character and more than that, the character is female making her more relatable as women tend to display raw vulnerability which readers find endearing. Her name is Ava Oosterling and she returns to her hometown of Door County Winsconsin after a series of short stints in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. A lapse in judgment leads to her making a misguided decision that throws her life off course. She views this homecoming as a fresh start and an opportunity to regroup and launch her life on a new path. Her parents graciously accommodate her, even supplying her with the essential ingredients needed to create fudge delicacies for her up and coming fudge shop.
She is an ambitious business woman, running a copper-kettle fudge shop on the docks of Fishers' harbor and directly facing the Green Bay side of the Pininsular county that forms the 'thumb' Winsconsin in Lake Michigan. Like all idealists, Ava envisions a more prestigious life for herself. She wants to spearhead the movement of making fudge highly acclaimed in the tourist haven of Door county. She even goes so far as to fantasize that her fudge will be so renowned that it will be found in the swag bags distributed at the Oscar Awards. Ava's benevolent grandfather Gil indulges her by complying to share the space with her in his bait shop so that presently the sign reads: 'Oosterlings' Bait, Bobbers & Belgian Fudge'.
In the first installation of the book series, Hot Fudge Frame-Up, the First Annual Fudge Festival is eminent in Fishers' Harbor, Winsconsin. Ava is over the moon with excitement as a celebration of this magnitude has the capability of attaining national recognition for her antiquated fudge shop in Door County, Winsconsin. An anonymous person is sending Ava notes that threaten her life and those of her loved ones if she does not veto all the fun activities. In the mean time most of the eligible bachelors in town are beating down Ava's door to ask her to the dance on Saturday night.
She is flattered yet flustered at this turn of events as the question resonates in her head, "Whomever will I choose?". In this book we also get to see that Dillon Rivers' dog, Lucky, is up to no good. Also apparent is the intrusive nature of the church ladies as their idea of being helpful is to give unsolicited advice on how to operate a fudge shop. Readers are in for an unexpected treat as they learn of a New Fairy Tale Fudge flavor and a recipe for Belgian booyah from a Winsconsin kermis festival. So audacious and confident is Ava that she goes ahead and challenges two celebrity chefs to go neck-and-neck with her in a fudge contest at the Fudge Festival. Everyone at the festival is getting along famously and having a remarkable time.
That is, until of course, a judge for the festival is discovered deceased. To Ava's complete and utter astonishment and chagrin, she finds out that the good judge had been telling anybody around town that would listen that her Fairy Tale fudge flavors had been lacking in some manner. The sheriff wrestles with the notion of whether Ava fits the bill for a murder suspect. The fudge chef extraordinaire therefore embarks on a mission to clear her name of all the allegations and zero in on the real killer but it's not going to be easy sailing for her….
In the second installation of the book series, First-Degree Fudge, Ava Oosterling is charismatic and optimistic of the future. With renewed energy, she dives in head first into a world of discovering new recipes and organic, fresh ingredients with the hope of gaining a wider customer base. She soon hits a home run as she uses the local fresh dairy and her out of the box imagination to whip up a signature, distinctive fudge delicacy that eclipses all her previous creations. This also symbolizes a new beginning for her and soon she hatches a plan that will put her on the map. She reckons that if she can entice an oppulent former film star Rainetta Johnson to hazard a taste at her fudge, Cinderella Pink, at the local fundraiser then the path of least resistance for her will neither lead to crooked rivers nor crooked men. It would seem that Miss Ava Oosterling was experiencing a streak of bad luck because no sooner had Rainetta tasted the fudge than she choked to death on a stolen diamond concealed within the fudge's soft depths.
It would therefore not come as a shock to anyone that Ava Oosterling was branded as the prime suspect and accused of maliciously tampering with the fudge prior to the fundraising event. Questions flood Ava's mind as she clings on to her innocence by her bare fingertips, for instance, " Who is trying to frame her for murder?" and, "Who in God's green earth is attempting to fence diamonds by hiding them in her fudge?". It would prove to be a trying time for the bright-eyed young woman as once again she finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation all the while fighting to keep her business and her reputation intact. This entails picking apart a horde of townspeople who had a plethora of reasons to detest condescending and miserly Rainetta.
As if these were not enough teething troubles for one person to bear, the plot thickens even more, like a bad pudding. Her best friend and former fling is also a suspect in the murder investigation. If she is to save both their souls, before even more sinister things begin to occur, then she needs to take drastic measures in order to pin down the perpetrator and solve this ominous murder mystery. She needs to get going when the going gets tough or else she will succumb to the dark force hell-bent on taking her down. This book was on the Barnes & Noble mystery best seller list for ten weeks when it debut in Fall 2013. So loose yourself in a Fudge Shop mystery (Series by Christine Desmet) today.
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Greg Iles spent several years as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter in the band Frankly Scarlet. He quit the band after he was married and began working on his first novel, Spandau Phoenix, a thriller about Nazi war criminal Rudolf Hess.