We first noticed the errors after we tried to install Dot Net 4.7, which failed. We subsequently saw that all the available windows updates would not install successfully.
However there are other updates such as the MSRT KB890830 and updates for Windows Server KB4033428, KB3102429, KB3172614 that have succeeded to install. We have also installed C++ and SQL server successfully. Although the SQL server service fails to start.
I have attempted to restore the server to a previous point from the backup, and the problem still persists.
Hi and welcome to Sysnative. Sorry for the delay. Are you still in need of assistance?
We still get errors installing updates. It appears there are corrupt system files that Dism and sfc can't fix, even when providing the windows server cd.
Please start with the following.
Note: The Software have has confidential and sensitive information in it so please send me a PM with a link to that particular hive so it's not in the public form.
This will bring you into the folder where the backup was made. You should see a Users folder and a Windows folder along with a couple other files. Double-click on the Windows folder to open it. Then open the System32 folder and then config folder. You should see around 6 files in here, two of which are named COMPONENTS and SOFTWARE.
Copy these two files to your Desktop. If the COMPONENTS file does not exist, please fetch it instead from C:\Windows\System32\config\COMPONENTS.
Now right click on these files on your desktop and select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.
Then please upload the zip file(s) to your favourite file sharing website (it will be too big to upload here). Examples of services to upload to are Dropbox or One Drive or SendSpace and then just provide the link in your reply.
You can close any open windows you have as well as the RegBack program now.
OK, let's fix one thing at a time. I found the following in your log.
And I see the following in your registry. See how the Type doesn't look like the rest of the values? Let's fix this first. Please do the following.
Download the file below, SFCScript.txt, and save this to your Desktop.
On your Desktop, you should see two files: SFCFix.exe and SFCScript.txt.
Drag the file SFCScript.txt onto the file SFCFix.exe and release it.
Successfully took ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component Based Servicing\PackageDetect\Microsoft-Windows-Server-Features-Package-AutoMerged-ds~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~0.0.0.0.
WARNING: Failed to create backup for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component Based Servicing\PackageDetect\Microsoft-Windows-Server-Features-Package-AutoMerged-ds~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~0.0.0.0.
Successfully imported registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component Based Servicing\PackageDetect\Microsoft-Windows-Server-Features-Package-AutoMerged-ds~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~0.0.0.0.
Successfully restored ownership and permissions for registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Component Based Servicing\PackageDetect\Microsoft-Windows-Server-Features-Package-AutoMerged-ds~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~0.0.0.0.
Good. Now please do the following.
3. Once it finishes, copy and paste the following into the command-prompt window and press Enter.
Please Note:: if the file is too big to upload to your next post please upload via a service such as Dropbox or One Drive or SendSpace and just provide the link.
Here's the file. Thanks again for your assistance, I know there's a lot of work involved here.
No problem at all. Please do the following.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\x86_microsoft.activedirectory.management_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16503_none_ad8b9a49917cef32\Microsoft.ActiveDirectory.Management.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\x86_microsoft.activedirectory.management_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16503_none_ad8b9a49917cef32\Microsoft.ActiveDirectory.Management.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18384_none_9dfef83fe2e442e4\poqexec.exe to C:\Windows\Winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18384_none_9dfef83fe2e442e4\poqexec.exe.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-msvbvm60_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_5723895a6d5372bb\msvbvm60.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-msvbvm60_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_5723895a6d5372bb\msvbvm60.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-msftedit_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17809_none_6acc31155285ccc1\msftedit.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\x86_microsoft-windows-msftedit_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17809_none_6acc31155285ccc1\msftedit.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\wow64_microsoft-windows-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17415_none_5ce53b159777dfaf\netiougc.exe to C:\Windows\Winsxs\wow64_microsoft-windows-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17415_none_5ce53b159777dfaf\netiougc.exe.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\msil_system.servicemodel.web_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_2182fb26e77d2f0f\System.ServiceModel.Web.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\msil_system.servicemodel.web_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_2182fb26e77d2f0f\System.ServiceModel.Web.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\msil_presentationui_31bf3856ad364e35_4.0.9600.16384_none_588e59f85cae9cd2\PresentationUI.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\msil_presentationui_31bf3856ad364e35_4.0.9600.16384_none_588e59f85cae9cd2\PresentationUI.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\amd64_netfx4-microsoft.visualc.stlclr_b03f5f7f11d50a3a_4.0.9600.16384_none_262871622d7f5c36\Microsoft.VisualC.STLCLR.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_netfx4-microsoft.visualc.stlclr_b03f5f7f11d50a3a_4.0.9600.16384_none_262871622d7f5c36\Microsoft.VisualC.STLCLR.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-winrt-metadata_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_2f9df483133c48b0\rometadata.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-winrt-metadata_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_2f9df483133c48b0\rometadata.dll.
The file \\?\C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-uianimation_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18513_none_7c85ef1b435b6514\UIAnimation.dll is in use and must be replaced over a reboot.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-setup-component_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18545_none_2316f48f8118262e\WinLGDep.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-setup-component_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18545_none_2316f48f8118262e\WinLGDep.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-s..controllerextension_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17415_none_dd508abfe9764ecd\scext.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-s..controllerextension_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17415_none_dd508abfe9764ecd\scext.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-mfnetsrc_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18155_none_63945d7b8de4a33a\mfnetsrc.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-mfnetsrc_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18155_none_63945d7b8de4a33a\mfnetsrc.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-m..qlserver-driver-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17415_none_562f815ed24f5aad\sqlsrv32.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-m..qlserver-driver-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17415_none_562f815ed24f5aad\sqlsrv32.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-d..services-core-files_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18476_none_80b6378ffae9759b\Active Directory Diagnostics.xml to C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-d..services-core-files_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18476_none_80b6378ffae9759b\Active Directory Diagnostics.xml.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-d..rvices-domain-files_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18476_none_8bd6131b174d5ba6\ntds.dit to C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-d..rvices-domain-files_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.18476_none_8bd6131b174d5ba6\ntds.dit.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-com-dtc-runtime_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17415_none_0a5dfdcc33c06e7e\msdtckrm.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-com-dtc-runtime_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17415_none_0a5dfdcc33c06e7e\msdtckrm.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-audio-mci_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17415_none_0e18540cbff572c8\mcicda.dll to C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-audio-mci_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17415_none_0e18540cbff572c8\mcicda.dll.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Winsxs\amd64_mdmmhrtz.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_3a26fc012e4781d2\mdmmhrtz.inf to C:\Windows\Winsxs\amd64_mdmmhrtz.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.16384_none_3a26fc012e4781d2\mdmmhrtz.inf.
No hash verification failures detected.
Warning:this fix is specific to the user in this thread. No one else should follow these instructions as it may cause more harm than good. If you are after assistance, please start a thread of your own.
Once it finishes, copy and paste the following into the command-prompt window and press Enter. If prompted to overwrite the existing file go ahead.
Once this has completed please go to your Desktop and you will find CBS.txt => Please zip/upload to this thread.
Please Note:: if the file is too big (over 7MB) to upload to your next post, please upload via a service such as Dropbox or One Drive or SendSpace and just provide the link.
Please reboot and then do the following.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_107_for_kb2919394~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.3.cat to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_107_for_kb2919394~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.3.cat.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_107_for_kb2919394~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.3.mum to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_107_for_kb2919394~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.3.mum.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_1_for_kb2913152~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.cat to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_1_for_kb2913152~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.cat.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_1_for_kb2913152~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.mum to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_1_for_kb2913152~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.mum.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_2_for_kb2913152~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.cat to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_2_for_kb2913152~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.cat.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_2_for_kb2913152~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.mum to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_2_for_kb2913152~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.0.mum.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_57_for_kb2976627~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.6.cat to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_57_for_kb2976627~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.6.cat.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_57_for_kb2976627~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.6.mum to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_57_for_kb2976627~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.6.mum.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_63_for_kb2981580~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.2.cat to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_63_for_kb2981580~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.2.cat.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_63_for_kb2981580~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.2.mum to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_63_for_kb2981580~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.2.mum.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_for_kb2843630_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.3.0.cat to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_for_kb2843630_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.3.0.cat.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_for_kb2843630_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.3.0.mum to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_for_kb2843630_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.3.0.mum.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_for_kb2976627_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.6.cat to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_for_kb2976627_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.6.cat.
Successfully copied file C:\Users\RNSAdmin\AppData\Local\niemiro\Archive\Packages\package_for_kb2976627_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.6.mum to C:\Windows\Servicing\Packages\package_for_kb2976627_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.1.6.mum.
Thanks. Please repeat the following.
P.S. Do I need to restart when it says it failed and needs to restart to roll back changes?
To be safe I would. After the reboot please do the following.
2. Open an elevated Command Prompt and run Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth just like you have in the past.
3. Stop Process Monitor as soon as DISM fails. You can simply do this by clicking the magnifying glass on the toolbar as shown below.


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Battlefield V Delayed to November 20
by Brandon Orselli on August 30, 2018 at 9:36 AM, EDT
Electronic Arts has announced a delay for Battlefield V.
The game will forgo its planned October 19th release date for one roughly a month later, on November 20th. The shooter is set for a release across Windows PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
"We believe we've got one of the best Battlefield games ever coming in Battlefield V," Electronic Arts chief studios officer Laura Miele said in a press release. "Tens of thousands of players have been hands on with the game so far, and we've been honored to receive best multiplayer awards at E3 and Gamescom. We've had valuable feedback from our community, and we're going to take the time to make some final adjustments and deliver a great experience for our fans."
Here's a message from Battlefield V developer DICE general manager Oskar Gabrielson regarding the delay:
Today, we're announcing that Battlefield V will have a new launch date – November 20, 2018. I wanted to give you a little bit of insight into how we arrived at this new date.
Over the summer, we've had tens of thousands of players get their hands on the game during our Closed Alphas and at E3 and Gamescom – where we were honored to receive the awards for Best Multiplayer Game at both shows.
You have told us that you are seeing an increased focus on squad play come through, you are also feeling the difference in our revamped player movement and we are getting a lot of positive feedback for our improved weapons handling.
You've also spurred us to make some meaningful improvements to the core gameplay experience, including adjusting the gameplay tempo, improving soldier visibility and reducing player friction. You'll see a lot of these reflected in our Open Beta that starts on September 6.
We believe we have one of the best Battlefield games ever on our hands. A game that will deliver on an emotional journey through the return of unseen single player War Stories, a deep multiplayer experience, Battle Royale, along with our new live service, Tides of War – a journey across multiple theaters of WW2 and designed to keep our community together.
With the Open Beta just around the corner, we are excited about the millions of you who will join us and experience the game. And we fully expect to see even more feedback coming our way.
And that's why we're moving our launch date. We're going to take the time to continue to make some final adjustments to core gameplay, and to ensure we really deliver on the potential of Tides of War.
We know moving the launch date means that we all have to wait a little longer. But we're going to take our time to make sure we get it right.
Thank you for your continued passion and support. We can't wait to see you on the battlefield in just a few days.

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Essential Skills for future lawyers: What skills do young lawyers need for...
by The Professional Law Institute at The Dickson Poon School of Law
On Sale 4 Feb 2020 at 09:00
Nash Lecture Theatre
2nd Floor, King's Building
Strand Campus
WC2R 2LS
In an ever changing, fast paced world, it is now a generally accepted view that just knowing the law (however well) is simply not enough for someone looking to join the profession. Young lawyers are, more than even, being asked to come armed with new understanding of technology, business, client management, sales and marketing, the legal industry and, in particular, a greater and more developed skillset.
With a wealth of information between them , our speakers, Nigel Spencer (Senior Client Director and Executive Coach at the Saïd Business School and former Global Director of Learning and Development for Simmons & Simmons LLP and Reed Smith) and Roger Parker (Senior Counsel and ex. Managing Partner for Europe, Middle East, Asia and Asia Pacific for Reed Smith) will discuss what skills and aptitudes young lawyers need for modern legal practice.
This talk will take place between 6.30pm and 8pm on Tuesday, 10 March 2020 at the Nash Lecture Theatre, King's College London, Strand Campus. Drinks reception to follow.
Speaker Bios:
Nigel Spencer: Nigel specialises in leadership development within the professional service sector. This includes future legal career paths, embedding executive coaching in organisations, and the development of degree programmes. Prior to joining Oxford University's Saïd Business School, Nigel spent 20 years in professional services. Initially he was in a client-facing role at PwC. Latterly, he held Global Director of Learning and Development roles at two global law firms. He also led the creation of the first 'Innovation Hub' in a global law firm. He has also held board roles at higher education research institutes and at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He is a Visiting (Industry) Professor at the School of Law, Queen Mary University, London. Formerly, he was a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. Nigel has a BA and PhD from London University.
Roger Parker: Roger is an Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 accredited coach and mentor. He is a Centre of Dispute Resolution accredited mediator and LLB (Hons), UCL. As well as extensive cross-border legal and management experience Roger has sat as a non-executive on the boards of insurance and media services companies and the Committee of the City of London Law Society. Roger participates in the 30% Club mentoring scheme. As a solicitor at Richards Butler, Roger drove the merger with Reed Smith to create one of the largest legal businesses in the world. As a member of the combined firm's Senior Management Team for 10 years and Managing Partner EMEA, Roger laid the foundations for significant growth in European and Asia markets and managed Reed Smith's $400m legal services business for EurAsia. Roger is a market leader in professional services thinking and implementation.
About The Future of Legal Practice lecture series
Following the success of the series last year, the Professional Law Institute at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London is proud and delighted to be hosting a new lecture series on 'The Future of Legal Practice'.
The way we practice law is changing. Business needs are evolving rapidly. In a globalised and strongly competitive market, clients require lawyers with a deep understanding of the way they operate. They need creative and dedicated lawyers who know how to harness the law, their skillsets and, increasingly, technology to make their business thrive. This is a call for us to rethink the nature of legal services - to be imaginative. What will our clients, now and in the next decades, require from us as (aspiring) legal professionals? How can we best learn to fully understand our clients' needs and help them navigate the law in a way that makes most sense for them? And how do we legal professionals thrive and meet individual and systemic challenges in this ever-changing world?
To explore these and other related questions with us, the Professional Law Institute is inviting students, academics, practitioners, and members of the public with an interest in the subject to attend our lecture series: The Future of Legal Practice.
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Essential Skills for future lawyers: What skills do young lawyers need for 21st century practice? at Nash Lecture Theatre
2nd Floor, King's Building Strand Campus, King's College London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom


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Arizona Wildcats basketball coach Sean Miller added another key recruit Friday with the commitment of Minnesota power forward Zeke Nnaji, according to a video posted by reporter Darren Wolfson.
According to 247 Sports , Arizona has the top recruiting class in the nation.
Nnaji, who is 6-11 and 215 pounds, is a four-star recruit. The 2019 recruiting class also includes five-star players Josh Green and Nico Mannion. Nnaji chose Arizona over Kansas, Baylor, UCLA and Purdue.
After finishing 1-2 and fourth place in this week's Maui Invitational, the Wildcats take a break before hosting Georgia Southern at 7 p.m. Thursday. The game will be televised on Pac-12 Networks.


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FBI put ads on Springfield billboards in hopes of catching Capitol 'violence' suspects
Gregory J. Holman
Over a 10-day period this month, the FBI placed ads on 11 digital billboards in the Springfield area, part of an effort that included thousands of billboards in communities across the U.S. as the agency asked the public for tips about the violence at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
The storming of the Capitol by extremists resulted in five deaths, the evacuation and lockdown of the building, delayed certification of Electoral College ballots from the November presidential election, and widespread fear that the 244-year tradition of U.S. democracy was under attack.
As late as Saturday and Sunday, News-Leader reporters spotted digital billboards across from Bass Pro Shops on South Campbell Avenue and at the intersection of Glenstone Avenue and Grand Street, both flashing messages that crime tips can be reported to the authorities at FBI.gov/USCapitol or by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Lamar Advertising, the owner of the Springfield billboards, said the ads ran from Jan. 14 through Sunday. The company participates in a formal program with the FBI to offer ad space. Ads like the ones in Springfield ran in 35 Lamar markets, a spokesperson said, including smaller cities like Little Rock, Arkansas, and Evansville, Indiana, and big ones like Chicago and Boston.
A Kansas City-based FBI spokesperson said Tuesday that she did not have specifics on how many billboard ads ran, but that the FBI's partnership extends to "several" outdoor ad companies like Lamar, and they provide access to more than 9,600 digital billboards in 46 states. Provided at no cost to the taxpayer, the ads run when space is available.
The FBI spokesperson characterized the billboards as an "extremely effective tool," not just to seek out tips to identify suspects, but also to find fugitives and missing persons or to issue public safety alerts.
To date, the U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 120 defendants in connection with the Capitol rioting; last week, a Cincinnati-based FBI spokesperson told the USA TODAY Network that over the years, digital billboard alerts have directly resulted in the FBI capturing 58 individuals.
Missouri resident arrested
To date, only one Jan. 6 Capitol defendant, Emily Hernandez, was arrested in Missouri, according to a department website listing U.S. Capitol riot defendants. The investigation included tips from multiple individuals, charging documents show.
LIST:Capitol riot arrests: See who's been charged across the U.S.
The St. Louis-area resident was charged with entering a restricted building; disorderly conduct impeding the conduct of government business; stealing; disruptive conduct in the Capitol building; and demonstrating in the Capitol.
Charging documents filed against Hernandez show that the FBI examined video published online by British broadcaster ITV News.
The video appears to depict Hernandez and others breaching the Capitol office space used by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and stealing a fractured wooden sign bearing Pelosi's name that would cost taxpayers $870 to replace, according to the House of Representatives curator.
Aftermath in the Capitol
On Tuesday, acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman apologized to Congress for her agency's failures during the Jan. 6 riot, saying they failed to be prepared for what Pittman called a "terrorist attack," according to a copy of a speech prepared for a key U.S. House panel, USA TODAY reported.
On Jan. 13, the House impeached then-President Donald Trump for "incitement of insurrection" ahead of the riot. The Senate is set to begin an impeachment trial the week of Feb. 8.
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By: Lucy McCann
No diplomatic immunity for actions grounded in modern slavery allegations
18 July 2022 by Lucy McCann
Basfar v Wong [2022] UKSC 20
Judgment here, links to hearings here.
The landmark decision handed down on 6 July 2022 by a majority of 3 to 2 in the Supreme Court held that a serving diplomat does not enjoy immunity in an employment tribunal claim grounded in allegations of modern slavery.
Privy Council rules on the constitutional status of same-sex marriage in Bermuda
6 April 2022 by Lucy McCann
The constitution of Bermuda was the subject of the first case. Image: Flickr
Attorney General for Bermuda v Roderick Ferguson & Ors (Bermuda) [2022] UKPC 5 — Judgment here, links to hearings here.
Chantelle Day & Anor v The Governor of the Cayman Islands & Anor (Cayman Islands) [2022] UKPC 6 –Judgment here, links to hearings here.
The Bermuda Case
In the Bermuda case, the Attorney General of Bermuda appealed the decision of the Court of Appeal for Bermuda (decision here), which found in favour of the Respondents: a gay Bermudian, OUTBermuda (a Bermudian LGBTQ charity), a lesbian Bermudian, and three Bermudians associated with Bermudian churches, holding that s.53 of the Domestic Partnership Act 2018 ("the DPA") of Bermuda, which confines marriage to a union between a man and a woman, was invalid under the Bermudian Constitution ("the Constitution").
Lord Hodge and Lady Arden (Lord Reed and Dame Victoria Sharp agreeing) gave the judgment of the Board, allowing the appeal of the Attorney General. Lord Sales gave a dissenting judgment.
Same-sex marriage is highly controversial in Bermuda. The political backdrop to this case is outlined at [25-30]. Importantly, following a general election in 2017 the Progressive Labour Party introduced the Domestic Partnership Bill, which was subsequently passed, in an attempt to reach a viable compromise on the issue of same-sex marriage. The DPA provides for legally recognised domestic partnerships between any two adults, but s.53 confines marriage to a union between a man and a woman.
The Legislature in Bermuda is bound by the Constitution, summarised at [7-9]. Chapter 1 of the Constitution sets out fundamental rights and freedoms. The Constitution does not confer a right to marry. Section 8 provides for the protection of freedom of conscience:
no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of conscience…the said freedom includes freedom, either alone or in the community with others, and both in public or in private, to manifest and propagate his religion or belief in worship, teaching, practice and observance.
Although Bermuda is not in Europe, the European Convention on Human Rights ("the Convention") applies to Bermuda as a matter of international law through declarations made by the UK pursuant to the Convention (when it was responsible for Bermudian foreign policy) and subsequently permanently renewed after Bermuda became independent. Although it does not apply in domestic Bermudian law, as one of the "antecedents" to the Constitution, it is relevant to the interpretation of constitutional rights [10-21].
Court of Appeal refuses permission to judicially review infected blood compensation scheme
21 February 2022 by Lucy McCann
CN v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2022] EWCA Civ 86
Judgment here, hearings here: part 1 and part 2.
In a judgment handed down on 4 February 2022, the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal for permission to apply for judicial review concerning the lawfulness of the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) (the "Scheme"). The Court of Appeal concluded that the Scheme's exclusion of those infected with hepatitis B was not discriminatory. In any event, the Secretary of State's justification for who was to be compensated under the ex gratia Scheme was to be given a wide margin of appreciation by the courts.
The Appellant, CN, suffers from hepatitis B virus ("HBV") which he alleges he contracted when given blood transfusions on or after 14 April 1989. Consequently, CN has suffered from serious health problems, and was forced to abandon his business to receive medical treatment; he has been reliant on state benefits for the last 13 years. CN is a core participant in the ongoing infected blood inquiry, which was established to examine the circumstances in which NHS patients in the UK were given infected blood and blood products (read more about the Inquiry here).
In 1995, CN issued a civil claim against the NHS and the National Blood Authority (now the NHS Blood and Transplant Service). Despite obtaining expert evidence to the effect that his infection was obtained from infected blood, he had to discontinue his claim when legal aid was withdrawn.
Infected blood and the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS)
The Scheme was set up on 1 November 2017, to provide ex gratia support to people historically infected with hepatitis C virus ("HCV") and/or human immunodeficiency virus ("HIV"). Specifically, the 2017 Directions set out the EIBSS's purpose as:
a scheme to make payments and provide support in respect of individuals infected with HIV or Hepatitis C (or both) from blood or blood products used by the NHS and to provide support to family members of such individuals.
The Scheme addresses the ongoing social issues concerning those infected and affected by HIV and HCV from unscreened products. The Scheme recognises a moral imperative to compensate those infected with HCV and HIV in circumstances where attempts to allege negligence against the NHS would run into significant difficulties of fault-based liability and evidential issues surrounding the state of scientific knowledge at the time. It also helps families and partners after the death of someone infected, who would otherwise be unable to make a civil claim.
Those infected with HBV do not fall within the remit of the Scheme. In basic terms, this is because the NHS screened blood and blood products for HBV from the mid 1970s, so the number of patients infected with HBV were low after screening. Within the Scheme, the cut-off date for HCV claims is September 1991, when screening was introduced. For HIV there is no cut-off, but the eligibility criteria make clear that after October 1985, when the NHS screened for HIV, it was very unlikely that HIV would be transmitted through infected blood.


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Harvey, Hernández, LeBlanc add intrigue to Orioles' minor league invite list
Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
With the imminent signing of right-hander Matt Harvey to a minor league contract, the Orioles have accumulated some familiar names to contend for starting spots in spring training, which begins on Wednesday in Sarasota, Florida.
Harvey, 31, was once a bright star for the New York Mets, but if he makes the Orioles out of spring training, he'll pitch for his fifth team since 2018,
Harvey joins veteran right-hander Felix Hernández and left-hander Wade LeBlanc, who signed minor league contracts with the Orioles earlier this month.
Even before the trade of pitcher Alex Cobb to the Los Angeles Angels on February 3rd, the Orioles needed additional starters. John Means has been impressive during his two years with the team, and Keegan Akin and Dean Kremer showed promise late last season.
But in a 162-game season, the Orioles are going to need many starters, and Harvey, Hernández and LeBlanc could help out — even for a short time.
The Orioles need time for prospects Michael Baumann, Zac Lowther and Alexander Wells to develop, just as they did last year for Akin and Kremer. The money isn't big for any of the three, and if turns out that they can't help the team, the Orioles have lost nothing.
Perhaps the biggest problem could be finding innings for them in competitive games. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, games have been trimmed from the Grapefruit League schedule.
The Orioles play their first game on February 28th, a day later than originally scheduled, and there are two off days instead of one. Split-squad games have been eliminated, and in the first two weeks of games, there won't be as many innings to fill.
Before March 14th, games can last between five or seven innings, if both managers agree. In the last two weeks of camp, they can last seven.
That will keep dugouts and bullpens less crowded, but it won't necessarily help the Orioles find innings for their starting candidates, which also could include Rule 5 right-handers Mac Sceroler and Tyler Wells, Jorge López, Bruce Zimmermann and non-roster right-hander Thomas Eshelman.
One strength of the Orioles is that they have an abundance of promising bullpen arms. It seems unlikely that Harvey, Hernández or LeBlanc would go to the bullpen, but Eshelman, Lopez, Zimmermann, Sceroler and Wells could.
Having a long man or two in the bullpen could help immensely during the season.
Young pitchers who have options remaining could help keep the bullpen fresh and the starters healthy. Other than Shawn Armstrong and César Valdez, the bullpen pieces can be optioned.
Harvey's addition would mean the Orioles could have as many as 73 players in camp, two short of the 75-player limit imposed by Major League Baseball.
Players signed to minor league deals must be placed on the 40-man roster, and it would be interesting to see who might get cut to make room for them.
There are only two catchers on the 40-manroster, and if either Pedro Severino or Chance Sisco gets hurt, room would have to be found for either Nick Ciuffo, Taylor Davis or Austin Wynns.
Left-handed pitcher Fernando Abad, who could make the club, is also on a minor league deal, as is utilityman Stevie Wilkerson.
Two other pitchers, right-handers Marcos Díplan and Conner Greene, are also invited players.
There are 22 on the camp reserve list. Many of those names are unfamiliar to fans, but two pitchers who came to the Orioles in the series of July 2018 trades, right-handers Cody Carroll and Evan Phillips, are on the list.
Carroll and Phillips were taken off the 40-man roster, but could find their way back with strong spring performances.
Another name on that list is left-hander Josh Rogers, who came from the Yankees in the trade for Zack Britton. Rogers underwent Tommy John surgery in 2019. Although he's a long shot to make the team, he does have major league starting experience and is familiar to the Orioles.
Other interesting camp reserve names are right-handers Eric Hanhold, who impressed manager Brandon Hyde during spring training a year ago, and Mickey Jannis. Hanhold pitched in three games for the Mets in 2018 but was stuck at the alternate site in Bowie last year. Jannis, 33, is a knuckleball pitcher, which is uncommon in the major leagues. He has just four Triple-A appearances, all in 2019 ,in a professional career that began in 2010.
With the exception of outfielder Chris Shaw, claimed on waivers from San Francisco in November, most of the other position players are prospects who could benefit from time around major league players and coaches.
Catcher Adley Rutschman, infielders Adam Hall, Gunnar Henderson, Terrin Vavra and Jordan Westburg have impressive credentials. Hall was the Orioles' second-round pick in 2017, and he's probably their most polished middle infield prospect in the higher minors. He's likely to begin the season at Double-A Bowie.
Vavra, along with corner infielder Tyler Nevin, came from Colorado in the trade for reliever Mychal Givens. Henderson, Rutschman and Westburg were high Orioles' draft picks in 2019 and 2020.
Infielder Mason McCoy has Triple-A experience, and Seth Mejias-Brean has major league experience with San Diego in 2019.
Dang, Dodgers (last yrs WS Champs) signed Turner for 34 million at 3B, thought the O's might sign him.s/…go O's…
Bwaahahaaahahaaahahaaahahaha …. you're killing me bra!
Hernandez,Harvey are nice looking names that are a long shot to make the rotation but why not just go out and sign a veteran starter that WOULD make the rotation? Minor league salary I suppose is the depressing reason. Bright side–starters only go 4-5 innings anyway.
Actually, I'm starting to thing King Felix may break training with the club. Not saying he should .. I'm just thinking he may …
millboy
Since the minor leagues lost a year of games, and will start late again, it will be interesting to see who takes a step forward this year
NormOs
What is the big deal about starting pitching? Why five starters? They pitch an average of 5 to 6 innings and require FOUR DAYS REST? So now we're talking about 2 more washed up pitchers and 1 never-was. The O's are definitely heading for a 110+ loss season. But look at the bright side, we WILL get the #1 draft choice (big deal!)
Norm, I'm still thinking this team has too much talent to lose 100 again. Call me crazy .. but despite the actions/inactions of Mr. Elias, I think this team is going to stick it in his ear and at lease come close to 75-80 wins.
BRR, I am taking up your invitation and calling you crazy. I simply don't understand how you and the other optimists think the O's will approach a .500 or better 2021 season. Operation Skinflint has produced a team composed of way too many waiver wire underachievers and over the hill free agents who share a common willingness to work for minimum wage. I think the pitching staff does not even rise to the level of "questionable." I am familiar with the adage that they play the games because no one can faultlessly predict the outcome of professional sports competition. On the other hand, I embrace two old adages. First, you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Second, you get what you pay for. For a similar pessimistic view, see the two posts below by one Boog R R.
BRR, I feel they are set in the outfield, 1st base, and DH with Santander, Mullins, Hays, Mancini, and Mountcastle (and they are interchangeable.) Catching is suspect but may be adequate. NO 2nd, SS, or 3rd and they won't spend the money on MLB free agents. Also the young pitching would have to come through which is asking a lot. As for any other "starters"……..you've got to be kidding!
NormOs you absolutely nailed it! I'm dating myself now but I remember when every team used a 4 man rotation and the pitchers were expected to go at least 7 innings. There will never be another 300 game winner and we'll rarely see 20 game winners as well. MLB is all about the HR now. Bunting, stolen bases, hit and run, batters choking up with 2 strokes are all a thing of the past. Managers don't manage any longer, they go by a game plan no matter what the situation. When I see pitchers coming out of a game having give up but a run and 2 hits in a World Series game that's when I know the game has past me by. I'll always love baseball but it's nowhere near the game I played and loved growing up. I actually feel bad for younger fans who never really got the chance to see it.
BirdfanVA
DL, I'm with you. I'd rather see a team bunt, steal bases, etc., than watch a bunch of hackers strike-out at least half of the time. I liked teams like the Royals when Whitey Herzog was manager. He would let Willie Wilson, Lonnie Smith, and company run like crazy. Whitey also did the same thing when he managed the Cardinals. Vince Coleman and Willie McGhee put a lot of pressure on pitchers and infielders because they were always a threat to steal a base at any time. I believe it was Joe Garagiola who once said that speed doesn't go into a slump. One of my favorite Orioles plays from last season was when Hyde had one of the Orioles steal home. The runner was initially called safe, but I believe he was then called out after a video challenge.
DL, 100% agree, also dating myself, but I liked the old game…go O's…
VICTORTEE
Earl's top teams had a little speed but were mainly "Pitching, defense and THREE RUN HOMERS".
BarstoolSleeper
C'mon guys, I'll give you 3B is an issue but "NO SS or 2B"? And "over the hill" Galvis is more than an adequate SS defensively and he's a career .247 hitter. He's also just 32 years old. And Sanchez won a gold glove at 2B and is a career .245 hitter. Oh by the way, he's 28 years old. To say they are not major league talent and over the hill is absurd and you all know it, you're just mad that they aren't spending money during the rebuild. Guess what the average batting average is for a MLB hitter? Around .250. Seems like an average SS and 2B to me men. Do some homework before you post that nonsense.
mmcmillan1123
Hopefully I am right but I don't think the O's want a veteran to start regularly. If Hernandez, Harvey or LeBlanc make the rotation, they are just going to be placeholders while our young arms are getting innings at AAA. Why spend a lot of money until we see what the young arms can do. Then bolster the rotation with a really good veteran arm like the Astros did a couple of years ago.
That is, quite literally, the million dollar question. If they are on the cusp of a Championship, will the Orioles then spend the money needed to get over the hump? Or will they do what the Orioles do, skip past the difference makers and scan halfway down the list to slightly above mediocre half-measures that are "in our price range" e.g. Cobb and Jimenez? That is the very definition of what a loser does and the Baltimore Orioles are losers. I'll believe otherwise when I see it.
There was a day where even Peter Angelos spent a little money on FAs. Palmeiro, Alomar, Albert Belle and Clark are but a few that I can remember. Suitcliffe & Surhoff as well?
But those were also the days when you couldn't find a ticket on a Tuesday night because every seat for the year was sold by the end of April. Those days are long gone.
And I'll tell you what a loser is. A loser is someone that doesn't mind losing, and may actually TRY to lose.
Agree, I would guess when you're not trying to win, you must be trying to lose…go O's…
BRR I'm with you on the 70some win total. Idk why but I think this team will be competitive. Every year there are surprises good and bad that no one predicts. That's the beauty of playing the games on the field.
Rich silly question, if the spring training games can be shortened to 5 or 7 innings will tickets still be full price? If they are shortened will we know before the games or is it decided on the field?
They really could play decent ball if management would only help them out a little.
They may not know ahead of time if the game is going to be shorter. It could be nine, seven or five. As you know, Dave, late innings in a Grapefruit League game are not necessarily entertaining.
Absolutely agree, a lil help would be appreciated…go O's…
These are the kind of pitchers that you have to sign, when you have ownership that is unwilling (or unable) to spend more.
If ownership is unable to spend more, they need to get the hell out, find someone who can, or at least is willing…go O's…
With all these diverse guys coming on board, the O's seem more like the crew of a pirate ship than a team. I'd like to hear about the kind of team spirit that evolves from all these desperate characters competing against each other as much as against other teams. I guess I just have to admit "team spirit" is an anachronism in today's professional sports. Anyway, just thought I'd share the thought.
Imagine if the dark knight and king Felix were the two guys of old and with the young guys pitching like last year and the imminent release of Davis and Adley behind the plate we could complete against the powerhouses in the AL East. Just imagining on Valentine's Day.
With ya, Valentine's Day probably biggest day of fantasies…lol…go O's…
That would be amazing if Harvey and Hernandez could capture that magic again water rotation that could be
Matt Harvey?? You've got be kidding me. He's done. Does Elias even look at the stats of these people from their last few seasons or just what they did 5-10 years ago.
110 Losses. Write it down.
ClayDal
It's a minor league, non guaranteed contract. If he can't pitch anymore, they release him. If he still has anything left, maybe he helps them. The defending AL pennant winning Tampa Bay Rays signed David Hess, DAVID HESS to a minor league contract similar to Harvey. Nothing to get worked up over, all teams do it
Elias probably glances at their recent stats. However, his overriding strategy seems to be if you sign an infinite number of lukewarm, minimum wage bodies, there is a statistical probability that one of them will undergo a miracle resurrection of their peak talent. Then he adds a generous dose of "Be patient fans, believe in the long-term rebuild, and in the meantime buy tickets." That's why he's paid the big bucks. BTW, if 110 losses is the over/under, I'll take the over.


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Niti Aayog task force to find a long-term solution to sugar sector woes
The government think-tank Niti Aayog has constituted a task force on the sugar industry to find a long-term solution to the problems faced by the sector, Parliament was informed Tuesday.
The task force was established in December 2018 under the chairmanship of Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
"With a view to finding a long-term solution for the sugarcane and sugar industry so as to rationalize their dependence on states' assistance while at the same time encourage farm diversification to reduce adverse impact on the water sector, a task force on sugarcane and sugar industry has been constituted…" he further said.
Saying that the sugar industry is cyclic in nature, Paswan said every few years of high sugar production are followed by low production periods.
"In surplus phase, the ex-mill price of sugar in the domestic market gets depressed leading to low realization resulting in accumulation of cane price arrears of farmers," he further said.
The minister also mentioned that the government has to intervene regularly to boost the liquidity of sugar mills for clearing the big cane arrears.
Paswan pointed that the government has taken many long-term measures such as fixing minimum selling price to help millers and allowing production of ethanol from B-heavy molasses and cane juices.
"These measures are expected to minimize the support required by the sugar industry from the government," he further said.
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Congratz to you and your group!! Awesome job.
Oh, congratulations! Gosh, the rush of accomplishing such things, how I miss it.
Thank you for sharing the video, that was a great watch 😀 I was surprised there wasn't more excited yelling at the end, hah!
We were all in a super high the rest of the night- was awesome!
Super grats! A dream come true and fun effort rewarded!
I missed your response here, sorry! Hah, I imagine that, makes sense.
Oh, I can remember it so well!
Just getting up from ones chair and do a little dance and all, being high on the kill 😛 Good times.


Artists are not just "born," they are shaped by their experiences and by their yearning to express them. In her book "Elsie's Adventures," Kimberly Lajzer courageously transforms painful personal experiences into a gentle, supportive method for children who have lived similar experiences to begin to explore their feelings and needs, and to feel safe in the process. The book allows any child, (or adult, for that matter), to explore feelings of safety and security, fear and confusion, using artistic and expressive methods that are far more effective than words alone. Her book directs readers to methods of healing and the re-establishment of balance and safety. It emphasizes the importance of caring others who take action, who validate and witness without fear, judgment, or dismissiveness, and who help children to heal. This book, and all the books in this series, are extremely useful tools for helpers in all caring professions, as well as parents and others who love children, to help them to face difficulties and to work through them in a way that respects them and the challenging but heroic process of recovery. It is my privilege to recommend this series of books, and to have been an honored witness to Mrs. Lajzer's own courage. She is a testament to the word "survivor," and she is a prophet of healing for children and adults.
So many of our young people encounter significant loss before they reach adult age. Whether through death, abuse, divorce, separation from a parent, serious illness, natural disaster or other life-changing event, our children are called to conquer life's most serious happenings before they even finish their school years.
Elsie's Adventures at her new school helps children to label and begin the journey through their feelings and potential grief associated with abuse and loss. The delightful pictures and opportunity for art therapy are combined with an easy-paced tale that will increase children's sense of empowerment and knowledge. Parents, educators and counselors will want Elsie's Adventures in their toolbox to assist children with opening a dialogue about loss and can facilitate the occasional difficult conversations about sexual abuse. As a mental health practitioner for over 25 years, I have found books and art to be one of the most effective ways to open safe and therapeutic communication with children about tragic events. I am pleased Elsie is available to assist those of us honored with the sacred mission of assisting children to cope with and heal from the effects of abuse and loss.
Elsie's Adventures is a great tool that I will utilize when working with children who have experienced sexual abuse. Elsie can help children identify the feelings and emotions associated with sexual abuse. It will also help instil a sense of hope for all children.


The used vehicle buyer or the owner of a vehicle out of factory warranty is being bombarded with advertising, mailings, telephone solicitations and dealer pressure to buy an auto repair contract.
The majority of contracts have an arbitration clause that denies you the right to the court system if the company doesn't fulfill its promises.
Arbitration is an expensive process and could cost thousands of dollars.
Auto repair contracts that are financed with your purchase of a new car carry commissions to the used car lot of up to 50%. What is really going to be left to pay for repairs?
When your vehicle breaks down, the dealer will tell you that you have to deal with the warranty company as he has no control. He is not your local agent.
You will be dealing with a company on the phone or email - that's not good.
The vast majority of auto repair/warranty contracts fo not provide for a rental vehicle. You can be negotiating with the company for weeks.
Beware, read and re-read the contract carefully - don't rely upon what they tell you.
Remember, if you agree to arbitration you have limited your legal recourse and tied the hands of your attorney to any contract.


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Sacketts in the New World
The Sacketts of America and their origins
by Chris Sackett
The Sacketts were among the first colonists of America, with Simon Sackett arriving at the Massachusetts Bay Colony a few months after the Winthrop Fleet of 1630, just ten years after the Pilgrim Fathers sailed in the Mayflower, and John Sackett, possibly a nephew of Simon, arriving in New Haven sometime before 1641.
In his magnum opus, The Sacketts of America, Charles Weygant concluded that this John Sackett, of New Haven, was the son of another John who was the brother of Simon Sackett the colonist. Present day researchers have been unable to confirm these relationships.
Weygant wrote:
About ten years after the Pilgrim Fathers landed at Plymouth, Simon and John Sackett, brothers, came from England to Massachusetts, in company with Roger Williams. John Sackett followed Mr Williams to Rhode Island and finally settled at New Haven, becoming the founder of the New Haven branch of the family. Simon Sackett remained in Massachusetts, was one of the founders of the City of Cambridge, and is the progenitor of the Massachusetts and Long Island, NY, branches.
No authentic records have as yet been discovered which establish beyond question the name of the father of Simon and John Sackett, the colonist founders of the Sackett clan in America. The generally accepted tradition is that they came to Massachusetts Bay Colony, from the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. But was their ancestral home located there? It is established by official records that Simon Sackett was one of the founders of Newtown, Mass., which became the City of Cambridge, and is now an integral part of Greater Boston, and that his brother, John Sackett, became a resident of New Haven, Conn.
Some progress has been made in the quest for Simon's and John's ancestors since Weygant published his work in 1907. But establishing detailed and substantiated information remains a tantalizing problem for Sackett family researchers.
Alfred Barrett Sackett dealt but briefly with the subject and his researches, which were predominantly into the English family records, took him back only to 1710, some eighty years later than the brothers' emigration.
Later research, although not proven, suggests that the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, proposed as Simon's and John's origin, is in error. All early Sacketts were to be found in the Isle of Thanet, Kent. It would appear likely that the "Ely theory" arose through the handing down in early generations of the notion that the colonists came from the Isle of "something".
Research into English records, not available to Weygant, has revealed data on Simon's birth, his parents and grandparents, and his marriages.
The identity of John remains an enigma. Weygant's claim that he was Simon's brother has not been proved, nor disproved. Research into English records has ranged wider to allow the possibility that he was a cousin of Simon's.
It has even been proposed that John the colonist did not exist, Robert Anderson in his The Great Migration Begins suggesting that this John was "an imaginary construct" on Weygant's part. Understandably, this has been received with some consternation by John's descendants. Although Anderson noted records of "a servant by the name of John "Seckett" in New Haven by 1641, who is probably the same as the man who married in 1652", he made no further attempt to explain the origin of John Sackett of New Haven.
Weygant's main evidence for the existence of a John Sackett who would be a brother to Simon Sackett the colonist was the handing down to him by his father-in-law, Samuel Bailey Sackett, of a family 'tradition' about the colonist brothers.�Weygant's only specific evidence would seem to have been the content of a 1684 inventory of the estate of John Sackett, details of which were reported to Weygant by the Hon L B Sackett (# 4361). The report that the inventory concerned the estate of John Sackett Junior led Weygant to conclude that a John Sackett Senior outlived his son and that this would be the brother of Simon. Further study of the original document shows it to be the estate of John Sackett Senior (this John by then himself having a son John). While this disproves that the John Sackett who was the subject of the inventory was outlived by a father John it does not of course disprove the supposed identity of his father.
Research continues. See biographical sketch of John Sackett of New Haven.
Articles on Sackett history
The earliest Sacketts
The Sackett name
Sackett Family researchers
Migration — from Thanet, Kent
Migration — to New England
Migration — to Australia
Sackett's Hill — with picture gallery
Sackett places
A Saga of Sacketts
by Marion Sackett
Sackett Starters: Late Mediæval Period
A Dynasty of Vicars
Why my Sacketts moved from Thanet to London
My First Generation of Londoners
My Leather Workers: Home and Abroad


For Restless Legs Syndrome: I've had restless leg syndrome for about 30 years guessing!! Tried a lot of products but ropinrole seems to be the top of the list §!! My legs starts moving around 8pm most of the time if I'm watching tv or sitting down I have to get up and move I started with 0.25 twice a day now I'm on 1 mg!! Since last year not a year yet!! They were working wonderful but now and then they seem to be moving again. It gets so discouraging sometimes !! Soon I will check with my doctor. I may have to up it again a little !! The worst sometime I get weird dreams not pleasant at all but not all the time. I also get nausea but when I lie down it seems to pass off!! I take ginger chews seems to help !! Hope this helps someone !! Hope there is a cure for this sometime in the future !! I am 64 yrears old I would not be able to do without ropinrole or I would be up all night long !! Thank you!! For allowing me to share!!!
For Restless Legs Syndrome: ADHD all my life but RLS started after back surgery after a 40mph bicycle accident. I was 62 then and am now 70. The symptoms start in the late afternoon or early evening and preclude anything like sitting quietly, reading or watching a movie. At night it was impossible to sleep and I was getting depressed to the point of crying and having thoughts of ending it all. I'm now taking 3mg at 8 pm (3 hrs before bed) with 30 mg of THC orally. Prior to the THC, the Requip would only afford me about 4 hrs sleep a night. The THC helps with the nausea, hot flashes, and helps me get to sleep and stay asleep. Now I get 8+ hrs of sleep most nights. If anyone pursues this course of action, BE ADVISED, start out with 5mg THC and increase as need OVER WEEKS OR MONTHS! This combo has saved my life. Comments I've read here have brought me to tears. I hope this will help some of you. One person mentioned that it helps with ED. I can verify that. However, it does nothing for libido.
Commonly reported side effects include: syncope, dizziness, drowsiness, dyskinesia, fatigue, nausea, orthostatic hypotension, viral infection, decreased blood pressure, decreased pulse, and increased pulse.
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You Can't Get Much Closer Than This
Combat with the 80th "Blue Ridge" Division in World War II Europe
A.Z. Adkins, Andrew Z. Adkins
In the course of fighting graphically portrayed in this soldier's memoir, Andy Adkins acted with remarkable skill and courage, placing himself at the forefront of the action whenever he could. His extremely aggressive delivery of critical supplies to a cut-off unit in an embattled French town earned him a Bronze Star Medal, the first such award in
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After graduating from The Citadel in May 1943, Andrew Adkins, Jr. immediately attended the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School, where he was commissioned and sent on to the 80th Infantry Division, then undergoing its final training cycle in the California-Arizona desert. Upon reaching the division, 2d Lieutenant Adkins was assigned as an 81mm mortar section leader in Company H, 2d Battalion, 317th Infantry Regiment. When the 80th Infantry Division completed its training in December 1943, it was shipped in stages to the United Kingdom and then on to Normandy, where it landed on August 3, 1944. There, Lieutenant Adkins and his fellow soldiers took part in light hedgerow fighting that served to shake the division down and familiarize the troops and their officers with combat.
The first real test came on August 20, 1944, when the 2d Battalion, 317th Infantry, attacked high ground near Argentan during the Allied drive to seal huge German forces in the Falaise Pocket. While scouting for mortar positions in the woods, Andy Adkins ran into a group of Germans and shot one of them dead with his carbine. This baptism in blood taught him the answer to a question every novice combatant wants to hear: He was cool under fire, capable of killing when facing the enemy. He later wrote, "It was a sickening sight, but having been caught up in the heat of battle, I didn't have a reaction other than feeling I had saved my own life." Thereafter, the 2d Battalion, 317th Infantry, took part in a succession of bloody battles across France. Ineptly led through the tenures of several battalion commanders, the unit suffered grievous losses even as it took hills and towns away from brave and well-led German veterans. In the course of fighting graphically portrayed in this soldier's memoir, Andy Adkins acted with remarkable skill and courage, placing himself at the forefront of the action whenever he could. His extremely aggressive delivery of critical supplies to a cut-off unit in an embattled French town earned him a Bronze Star Medal, the first such award in his battalion. You Can't Get Much Closer Than This is at heart a young soldier's story of war. In vibrant, piercing terms, a junior officer's coming of age in battle is the compelling focus of page after page of action sequences.
CHAPTER 1: THE MAKING OF A SOLDIER
CHAPTER 2: FIRST TASTE OF BATTLE
CHAPTER 3: CROSSING THE MOSELLE
CHAPTER 4: HILL 382 (ST. GENEVIEVE)
CHAPTER 5: VILLERS-LES-MOIVRON
CHAPTER 6: SIVRY, FRANCE
CHAPTER 7: MEDICAL EVACUATION AND RECOVERY
CHAPTER 8: BACK TO THE FRONT
CHAPTER 9: THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE
CHAPTER 10: THE RELENTLESS, BITTER COLD WINTER
CHAPTER 11: THE SIEGFRIED LINE
CHAPTER 12: R&R IN PARIS
CHAPTER 13: MARCHING ONWARD
CHAPTER 14: CROSSING THE RHINE
CHAPTER 15: MOVING FAST
CHAPTER 16: BUCHENWALD
CHAPTER 17: NUREMBERG
CHAPTER 18: THE END OF THE WAR
APPENDIX 1: THE 80TH INFANTRY DIVISION
APPENDIX 2: INFANTRY ORGANIZATIONS
"It is a fascinating account to read of a junior officer learning his trade in difficult circumstances, but where he earned the respect of his men. A personal record like this is a valuable resource to anyone interested in the period and made available to us thanks to his son, Andrew Adkins III.."
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Allowance for loan losses to NPLs at 100.0% vs. 107.1% in Q4 2017.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Popular, Inc. (the "Corporation," "Popular," "we," "us," "our") (NASDAQ:BPOP) reported a net income of $91.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018, compared to a net loss of $102.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2017. The results for the fourth quarter of 2017 included a non-cash income tax expense of $168.4 million, due to the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on the Corporation's U.S. deferred tax asset.
 Covered loans represent loans acquired in the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction that are covered under the FDIC loss sharing agreement.
On February 14, 2018, we announced that Banco Popular, our Puerto Rico banking subsidiary, agreed to acquire certain assets and liabilities related to Wells Fargo's auto finance business in Puerto Rico for a cash purchase price of approximately $1.7 billion. Notwithstanding our expectation that further regulatory approvals would not be necessary, we now anticipate that regulatory approval will be required to consummate the transaction. Transaction economics will not be impacted. Although there can be no guarantee that regulatory approval will be received, we continue to anticipate that the transaction will close during the second quarter of 2018.
On April 9, 2018, the Corporation's U.S. banking subsidiary changed its legal name from Banco Popular North America to Popular Bank and will operate under the name Popular. The new name aligns with Popular's strategic initiatives, expanded capabilities and the launch of several business platforms designed to attract diverse consumer and business segments in the markets we serve in the U.S. As a result of the rebranding initiative, the Corporation now operates under a single brand, "Popular", throughout all its regions – United States mainland, Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands.
The Corporation prepared its Consolidated Financial Statement using accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP" or the "reported basis"). In addition to analyzing the Corporation's results on the reported basis, management monitors the "Adjusted net income" of the Corporation and excludes the impact of certain transactions on the results of its operations. Management believes that "Adjusted net income" provides meaningful information to investors about the underlying performance of the Corporation's ongoing operations. "Adjusted net income" is a non-GAAP financial measure.
No adjustments are reflected for the first quarter of 2018.
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("the Act") was signed into law by the President of the United States. The Act, among other things, reduced the maximum federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. The adjustment reduced the DTA related to the Corporation's U.S. operations as a result of a lower realizable benefit at the lower tax rate.
Net interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 was $393.0 million, compared to $387.2 million for the previous quarter. Net interest margin was 3.89% for the quarter compared to 3.90% for the previous quarter. The impact of having two less days in the quarter resulted in a reduction of $5.7 million in net interest income.
higher income from commercial and construction loans by $5.1 million due to higher yields (mostly in variable rate loans) as a result of increases in market rates and higher fees from prepaid loans in Popular Bank ("Popular U.S."). Also, commercial and construction loan growth quarter over quarter in Popular U.S. contributed to the higher income.
BPPR's net interest income amounted to $332.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, compared to $328.8 million in the previous quarter. The increase of $3.5 million in net interest income was mainly due to higher income from money market, trading and investment securities resulting from higher volumes and yields, as previously stated. Higher yields on the commercial loans portfolio were mostly due to the increase in rates of the variable portfolio as a result of the increase in market rates. These positive results were partially offset by a lower yield from the credit card portfolio and higher interest expense on deposits. The net interest margin for the first quarter of 2018 was 4.14%, a decline of 7 basis points when compared to 4.21% for the previous quarter. The decrease in net interest margin was due to the composition of earning assets, which has shifted towards lower yielding assets as a result of higher balances of Fed Funds and investment securities, and lower yields on the credit card portfolio due to higher reserves for uncollectible interest and fees as noted above. BPPR's earning assets yielded 4.49%, compared to 4.54% in the previous quarter, while the cost of interest bearing deposits was 0.47%, or four basis points higher than the 0.43% reported in the previous quarter.
The net interest income for Popular U.S. was $75.0 million, for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, compared to $72.7 million in the previous quarter. The increase of $2.3 million in net interest income was mainly due to higher volume and yields on commercial and construction loans, partially offset by the related funding costs. Net interest margin for the quarter increased 15 basis points to 3.61%, compared to 3.46% for the previous quarter. The increase in net interest margin was mostly due to higher yields in the commercial and construction loans portfolios and higher fees collected on prepaid loans. Popular U.S. earning assets yielded 4.45% compared to 4.28% in the previous quarter, while the cost of interest bearing deposits was 1.00% compared to 0.99% in the previous quarter.
higher other operating income by $1.9 million mainly due to higher gains on sales of daily rental units by $0.9 million; higher net earnings from the portfolio of investments under the equity method by $0.6 million; and higher daily rental revenues by $0.5 million.
unfavorable variance on the FDIC loss-share expense by $10.6 million mainly due to an unfavorable change in the true-up payment obligation by $8.1 million as a result of a decrease in the discount rate, higher mirror accounting on recoveries on covered assets by $1.2 million and lower mirror accounting on credit impairment losses by $1.1 million.
Refer to Table B for further details.
See additional details on accounting for the 2010 FDIC-Assisted transaction in Table O.
higher professional fees by $3.5 million mainly associated with higher legal and other consulting fees.
lower other operating expenses by $1.1 million mainly as a result of lower sundry losses by $1.7 million.
Full-time equivalent employees were 7,808 as of March 31, 2018, compared to 7,784 as of December 31, 2017.
For a breakdown of operating expenses by category refer to table B.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Corporation recorded an income tax expense of $22.2 million, compared to $182.1 million for the previous quarter. The results for the previous quarter included an income tax expense of $168.4 million from the write down of the deferred tax asset ("DTA") related to the Corporation's U.S. operations resulting from the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017 (the "TCJA"), which reduced the maximum federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. The TCJA contains other provisions which became effective on January 1, 2018 and which may impact the Corporation's tax calculations and related income tax expense in future years. Management continues to evaluate the impact of the TCJA in future periods and may make further adjustments as a result of additional analysis and guidance issued on the legislation. At March 31, 2018, the Corporation had DTA amounting to $1.0 billion, net of a valuation allowance of $0.5 billion. The DTA related to the U.S. operations was $0.3 billion, net of a valuation allowance of $0.4 billion.
The effective tax rate of the Corporation is impacted by the composition and source of its taxable income. The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2018 was of 20%. For the year 2018, the Corporation expects its consolidated effective tax rate to be approximately 22%.
Inflows of NPLs held-in-portfolio, excluding consumer loans, increased by $97.8 million quarter-over-quarter, mainly driven by higher inflows in the P.R. mortgage portfolio of $106.5 million, prompted by the end of the payment moratorium.
In consumer lending, delinquencies are near pre-hurricane levels except for the credit cards portfolio, which has experienced an increase in delinquency partly related to some customer balances becoming over-limit due to interest accumulated during the payment moratorium period. As a result of the interest accumulation, the minimum payment for these customers has increased as the Corporation requires payments to bring the balance to the approved limit.
Total non-performing loans held-in-portfolio increased by $55.8 million from the fourth quarter of 2017, driven by higher P.R. mortgage NPLs of $51.3 million, primarily due to certain customers still being evaluated for post-moratorium loss mitigation options. At March 31, 2018, the ratio of NPLs to total loans held-in-portfolio stood at 2.5% compared to 2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Net charge-offs decreased by $41.1 million from the fourth quarter of 2017, as the prior quarter was impacted by a $31.6 million charge-off related to the U.S. taxi medallion portfolio for which the Corporation charged off $7.6 million during the first quarter of 2018. The P.R. segment decreased by $17.9 million, mainly as a result of lower mortgage net charge-offs ("NCOs") of $10.3 million. Higher NCO activity in fourth quarter of 2017 was due to suspended collection efforts after the hurricanes. The Corporation's ratio of annualized NCOs to average non-covered loans held-in-portfolio was at 0.90%, compared to 1.61% in the fourth quarter of 2017. Refer to Table J for further information on net charge-offs and related ratios.
The allowance for loan losses increased to $607.0 million, up $16.8 million from the fourth quarter of 2017. The P.R. segment ALLL increased by $15.5 million, mostly driven by an increase in the allowance with respect to a single commercial borrower, in part offset by a downward adjustment to the estimated losses of $7.5 million, associated with Hurricane Maria. The U.S. segment ALLL increased by $1.3 million when compared to the previous quarter.
The general and specific reserves related to non-covered loans totaled $490.0 million and $117.0 million, respectively, at quarter-end, compared with $481.1 million and $109.1 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2017. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to loans held-in-portfolio was 2.52% in the first quarter of 2018, compared to 2.43% from the previous quarter. The ratio of the allowance for loan losses to NPLs held-in-portfolio decreased to 100.0% in the first quarter of 2018, compared to 107.1% in the previous quarter.
The provision for loan losses for non-covered loans for the first quarter of 2018 remained essentially flat quarter-over-quarter at $69.3 million. The provision for loan losses for Popular U.S. included $11.8 million related to the taxi medallion portfolio, compared to $10.2 million for the previous quarter. The provision to net charge-offs ratio was 131.9% in the first quarter of 2018, compared to 74.7% in the previous quarter.
Refer to Table H for additional information.
an increase of $0.2 billion in debt securities available-for-sale, mainly due to purchases of U.S. Treasury securities, partially offset by pay-downs of, and unfavorable fair value changes in, mortgage-backed securities at BPPR.
A net decrease of $0.2 billion in non-covered loans held-in-portfolio, principally due to a decrease of $0.3 billion in mortgage loans at BPPR due to a reduction in loans rebooked which are subject to the GNMA repurchase option, partially offset by growth in commercial loans at Popular Bank by $0.1 billion.
An increase of $1.7 billion in deposits mainly due to an increase in demand deposits and savings deposits at BPPR. Refer to Table G for additional information on deposits.
A decrease of $0.3 billion in other liabilities at BPPR, mainly due to a decrease in the liability for GNMA loans sold with an option to repurchase.
Stockholders' equity decreased by approximately $39.0 million from the fourth quarter of 2017, principally due to higher unrealized losses on debt securities available-for-sale by $115.0 million, declared dividends of $25.5 million on common stock and $0.9 million in dividends on preferred stock, partially offset by net income for the quarter of $91.3 million and a cumulative effect of an accounting change of $1.9 million.
Common equity tier-1 ratio ("CET1"), common equity per share and tangible book value per share were 16.83%, $49.07 and $42.61, respectively at March 31, 2018, compared to 16.30%, $49.51 and $43.02 at December 31, 2017. Refer to Table A for capital ratios.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including without limitation those about Popular's business, financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, and future performance. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on management's current expectations and, by their nature, involve risks, uncertainties, estimates and assumptions. Potential factors, some of which are beyond the Corporation's control, could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and our reaction to those factors, the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses, delinquency trends, market risk and the impact of interest rate changes, capital market conditions, capital adequacy and liquidity, the effect of legal proceedings and new accounting standards on the Corporation's financial condition and results of operations, the impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on us, the length of time and the receipt of any regulatory approvals necessary to consummate our acquisition and assumption of certain assets and liabilities related to Wells Fargo's auto finance business in Puerto Rico, as well as the ability to successfully transition and integrate the business, unexpected costs, including, without limitation, costs due to exposure to any unrecorded liabilities or issues not identified during due diligence investigation of the business or that are not subject to indemnification or reimbursement, and risks that the business may suffer as a result of the transaction, including due to adverse effects on relationships with customers, employees and service providers. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature, are forward-looking, and the words "anticipate," "believe," "continues," "expect," "estimate," "intend," "project" and similar expressions, and future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," "might," "can," "may" or similar expressions, are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements.
More information on the risks and important factors that could affect the Corporation's future results and financial condition is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and in our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 to be filed with the SEC. Our filings are available on the Corporation's website (www.popular.com) and on the Securities and Exchange Commission website (www.sec.gov). The Corporation assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or information which speak as of their respective dates.
Founded in 1893, Popular, Inc. is the leading banking institution by both assets and deposits in Puerto Rico and ranks among the top 50 U.S. banks by assets. In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Popular provides retail, mortgage and commercial banking services through its principal banking subsidiary, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, as well as auto and equipment leasing and financing, investment banking, broker-dealer and insurance services through specialized subsidiaries. In the mainland United States, Popular provides retail, mortgage and commercial banking services through its New York-chartered banking subsidiary, Popular Bank, which has branches located in New York, New Jersey and Florida.
Popular will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results today Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be open to the public and broadcasted live over the Internet, and can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Corporation's website: www.popular.com.
Listeners are recommended to go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to download and install any necessary audio software. The call may also be accessed through a dial-in telephone number 1-866-235-1201 or 1-412-902-4127. There is no charge to access the call.
A replay of the webcast will be archived in Popular's website. A telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through Thursday, May 24, 2018. The replay dial-in is: 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088. The replay passcode is 10118053.
An electronic version of this press release can be found at the Corporation's website: www.popular.com.
 Refer to Table N for reconciliation to GAAP financial measures.
Q1 2018 vs. Q1 2018 vs.
 The legacy portfolio is comprised of commercial loans, construction loans and lease financings related to certain lending products exited by the Corporation as part of restructuring efforts carried out in prior years at the Popular U.S. segment.
 Includes interest and non-interest bearing demand deposits.
loans HIP by loans HIP by loans HIP by Q1 2018 vs. Q1 2018 vs.
 There were no non-performing loans held-for-sale as of March 31, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 31, 2017.
 It is the Corporation's policy to report delinquent residential mortgage loans insured by FHA or guaranteed by the VA as accruing loans past due 90 days or more as opposed to non-performing since the principal repayment is insured. The balance of these loans during March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 increased mainly to the rebooking of loans previously pooled into GNMA securities. Under the GNMA program, issuers such as BPPR have the option but not the obligation to repurchase loans that are 90 days or more past due. For accounting purposes, these loans subject to the repurchase option are required to be reflected on the financial statements of BPPR with an offsetting liability. While the borrowers for our serviced GNMA portfolio benefited from the loan payment moratorium, the delinquency status of these loans continued to be reported to GNMA without considering the moratorium. These balances include $194 million of residential mortgage loans insured by FHA or guaranteed by the VA that are no longer accruing interest as of March 31, 2018 (December 31, 2017 - $178 million; March 31, 2017 - $173 million). Furthermore, the Corporation has approximately $57 million in reverse mortgage loans which are guaranteed by FHA, but which are currently not accruing interest. Due to the guaranteed nature of the loans, it is the Corporation's policy to exclude these balances from non-performing assets (December 31, 2017 - $58 million; March 31, 2017 - $59 million).
(In thousands) BPPR Popular U.S. Popular, Inc. BPPR Popular U.S. Popular, Inc.
 Excludes covered loans acquired on the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction.
 The legacy portfolio is comprised of commercial loans, construction loans and lease financings related to certain lending products exited by the Corporation as part of restructuring efforts carried out in prior years at the Popular U.S. reportable segment.
 Excludes covered loans acquired on the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction. As of March 31, 2018, the general allowance on the covered loans amounted to $33.6 million.
 Excludes covered loans acquired on the Westernbank FDIC-assisted transaction. As of December 31, 2017, the general allowance on the covered loans amounted to $33.2 million.
 Reductions in expected cash flows for ASC 310-30 loans, which may impact the provision for loan losses, may consider reductions in both principal and interest cash flow expectations. The amount covered under the FDIC loss-sharing agreement for interest not collected from borrowers is limited under the agreement (approximately 90 days); accordingly, these amounts are not subject fully to the 80% mirror accounting.
 Includes expenses related to loans subject, and not subject, to the FDIC loss-sharing agreements.
 Expense reimbursements from the FDIC may be recorded with a time lag, since these are claimed upon the event of loss or charge-off of the loans which may occur in a subsequent period.
 The carrying amount of loans acquired from Westernbank and accounted for under ASC 310-30 which remain subject to the loss-sharing agreement with the FDIC amounted to approximately $505 million as of March 31, 2018 and $507 million as of December 31, 2017.
 Positive balance represents negative discount (debit to assets), while a negative balance represents a discount (credit to assets).
 Amortization results in a negative impact to non-interest income, while accretion results in a positive impact to non-interest income, particularly FDIC loss-share (expense) income.


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Q: How do I log into Call of Duty Live as a guest? A few weeks ago it worked but lately whenever I try to log into live with a guest, it tells me that it can't connect to the internet, but I can log into live just on my own or with a friend using their own log in.
How do I log into Call of Duty live as a guest?

A: I thought you had to be (or with) a XBox live gold member to play on/with a guest. I could be wrong, but normally you can't use a lot of Xbox live services unless you are a gold member. Guests usually take the other Xbox live user's name (for example, john, and john(1)).

A: What version of Call of Duty are you playing? Some have bugs that have still not been fixed. I ran into this problem once while playing Black Ops and all I had to do was sign my guest in before I started the game :-). It may not be as easy for you but it's worth a shot.

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Q: Necas inequality on unit ball I want to show the inequality of Necas on the unit ball, knowing that
 I proved it for $\mathbb R^d$  using Fourier transform, here it is:

Let $B$ be the unit ball of $\mathbb R^d$. Then there is $C>0$ that  depends      only on $B$ such that:
     $$\left \| P \right \| _{L_2(B)} \leqslant  C \left \| P \right \| _{\chi(B)}  \quad\forall P \in L_2^{0}(B). $$

with the notation
$\\ L_2^{0}(B)=\{P\in L^2(B;\; \int_{B}^{}P(x)dx=0\}$
$\chi(B):=\{P \in H^{-1} ,\nabla P \in (H^{-1}(B))^N\}$ and $\left \| P \right \| _{\chi(B)} = \left \| P \right \|_{H^{-1}(B)}+\left \| \nabla P \right \| _{(H^{-1}(B))^N}$ .
There is the idea: let $\eta \in \mathcal D (B)$ be such that $\eta(x) = 1$ for $|x| \leq 1/3$ and $\eta(x) = 0$ for $|x| \geq  1/2$.
Then:
$$\left \| \eta P \right \| _{L_2(B)} = \left \| \eta P \right \| _{L_2(\mathbb R^d)}\leqslant  C \left \| \eta P \right \| _{\chi(\mathbb R^d)},\;\;\forall P \in L_2^{0}(B).$$
My question is: How can I prove that: $\left \| \eta P \right \| _{\chi(\mathbb R^d)}\leqslant\left \| \eta P \right \| _{\chi(B)}$?
thank you for your help.


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Our Vineyard Greenhouse is a long-standing favorite of dedicated gardeners and artists. This versatile design is often used as a studio. We offer this model in two (2) standard configuration sizes—10 x 16 and 10 x 18. Outfitted with a wall of classic awning style windows and overhead skylights to allow a profusion of natural light to shower the interior. Choose from either a vented and screened louver or dovecote cupola to add distinction and functionality. Single or double doors. Interior options include window screens, zinc workbench, potting sink, wall shelving and storage loft. Complete the exterior picture with optional wall trellis and window flower boxes.


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The Village Hidden by the Moon has swift Assasin Like Shinobi.Moon Village has The most refugee's because they're kage Seshimazi Lets Refugee's in and Gives them Shelter.
Sound Village is a Treacherous village full of criminals.The sound Village has No current Kage but One shall be found soon.
wars.All thats know is That this land is covered in the last few dragons.
So were gonna have 6 villages?
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The purpose of the this trekking that we had planned in the Chilean Atacama desert, was to prepare ourselves for the expedition that would follow afterwards in Argentina; the ascent of the highest mountain in the world besides the Himalayan mountains, Mount Aconcagua, 6962m. So the goal of this trekking was dual, first of all we wanted to acclimatize and on the other hand we wanted to see something special, but different in South-America, not too far from the Aconcagua region.
So we opted for the Atacama desert because we could combine here a trekking with high altitude and lots of special phenomena like the Vulcan landscape, desert, hot springs, geysers, altiplano, ... After thorough selection of different organizations we chose for SPONDYLUS because they reacted as the most flexible on our different requests and they were also very pro-active and showed a lot of experience when suggesting or when advising against certain of our demands. When looking back at our trip, we can only confirm that we have made the right choice!
Our visit to Atacama and the accompanying guidance of our guide, Adrian was really great. It was a perfect mixture of a cultural visit, a trekking throughout the different typical landscapes, natural and geological phenomena in the neighborhood of San Pedro de Atacama, the ascent of a Volcano Summit and a permanent acclimatization, moving up every day a bit higher. On top of that it appeared that our guides were "chef de cuisines" when it came up to cooking with basic means.
From San Pedro, we followed the Rio San Pedro and the Rio Grande with its magnificent narrow canyons and salt rocks to arrive in the Beautiful San Bartolo camp (2600m).� From San Bartolo, we continued following the river bed, passing along old copper mines� (must have been very dangerous and unstable in these salty and plaster based rocks).� This day we were also able to see some petroglyphics from a shepherd with his lama's. After a very hot and dry traverse, we were for the first time confronted with the enormous Cardon cacti.� We arrived then in the city of Rio Grande (3200m), with it's very typical cemetery.� Even in January it is as if the remembrance (November the 1st) just has taken place.
From Rio Grande, we again started following the river valley, ascending a lot of meters and moving from a very green landscape(small vegetable gardens), close to the village, towards very rude and dry, going over via some pampas into the altiplano.� We were now reaching 4000m, meeting with the lamas and the guanacos. We were approaching the village of Machuca, a very special and typical altiplano village, it consists of mainly one street, with its typical church.
In El Tatio we woke up early so that we could enjoy the fumaroles, geysers and other steaming phenomena.� This is really something impressive! Afterwards we descended towards San Pedro again, preparing ourselves for the last goal of this journey, the ascent of Lascar Volcano, 5605m. The past days we already had seen very rude, sharp and dry mountain and volcano landscapes, but this was really the limit!� Although Lascar is not that far from San Pedro (about 75km) it takes you a 3 hour drive to come and go; the last 2 hours would even be difficult for a tank! But the place makes it more than worthwhile!� The sunset, Laguna Lechia that contains the projection of the volcano's due to the sunset. And then, the impressive family of volcano's, one next to the other!
As you can see, we were perfectly acclimatized, and ready to start in optimal condition, the second part of our trip! Thanks again to Adrian and Hans in guiding, assisting and informing us during this trip with their knowledge, experience and dedication!


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End rural slavery in South Africa!
La Via Campesina: South African commercial farming is the most powerful on the continent; it flourishes at the expense of the oppression and exploitation of agricultural workers.
Solidarity statement on the farm workers mobilization in South Africa
La Via Campesina, January 14, 2013
During the month of November last year, the world watched farm workers strikes, particularly those working in vineyards in the Western Cape Province, in South Africa. They were protesting against exploitation and poor working and living conditions on farms, demanding an increase in minimum wages.
In many cases, South African police responded to the demonstrations with violence and intolerance and showed no respect for laws.
Many farm workers and activists were arrested, including peasants of The Agrarian Reform for Food Sovereignty Campaign, a member of La Via Campesina.
After dubious negotiations that halted the strikes in December, the South African government has refused to make any change to the minimum wage and the situation has remained unchanged. Early this January farm workers resumed the strikes and are being heavily repressed by police.
Since the strikes began, South African civil society organizations have denounced the fact that owners of the farms and the police were acting in close concertation to repress the striking workers; they benefited from a high level of impunity. It also appears obvious that the owners of the farms are continuing to pour racist and sexist insults on farm workers.
The farm workers strike in South Africa has to be seen as an African movement of the rural poor protesting against injustice and exploitation The agricultural sector in South Africa employs not only South African citizens.
Many of the farm workers working in bad conditions are migrant workers: men and women from neighboring countries such as Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
These farm workers are sometimes the most affected by the owners of the farms, who take advantage of the fact that they are in many cases working illegally and without social protection. South African commercial farming is the most powerful on the continent; it flourishes at the expense of the oppression and exploitation of agricultural workers.
These strikes are also the result of government's failure to implement land reform in South Africa. The 30 per cent of land distribution that was promised by 2015 is very far from being implemented. In fact, in 2013 it is now 100 years since a Land Act that dispossessed millions of people from the land and turned them into the super-exploited farm workers and the South African proletariat, was constituted in 1913.
These strikes are a cry of "Enough is enough!" of 100 years of rural slavery.
The African region of the International Peasant´s Movement, La Via Campesina, declares their support and solidarity with the farm workers in South Africa and condemns all forms of violence perpetuated by the South African Police and government against all farm workers and activists.
We join the voice of South African civil society organizations and demand that the South Africa government take active steps to listen to and act on the call of the agricultural workers who are demanding a living wage and a life of dignity.
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