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George Thorne on life at Derby County, finding his form, midfield competition and promotion hopes
The 25-year-old is enjoying his best run in the Rams team since recovering from long-term injury
Chris WatsonDigital football writer
The long-awaited return to action of George Thorne has been one of the big positives in Derby County's season so far.
Thorne missed the whole of last season after suffering a broken leg at the end of the 2015-16 campaign.
Following a series of frustrating setbacks, the midfielder finally made his first-team comeback in September, in the Carabao Cup defeat at Barnsley.
Team news ahead of Derby County's trip to Millwall: Ledley, Johnson and Mitchell
After that, he was largely restriced to the odd substitute appearance here and there - and a few run-outs for the under-23s - until an injury to Joe Ledley gave him his chance.
Thorne has started - and finished - four of the past five matches in all competitions, and with Ledley having recovered from a back problem, the 25-year-old will be hoping to keep his place for Tuesday night's Skt Bet Championship encounter with Millwall at the Den (7.45pm).
Derby County's George Thorne in action against Bristol City (Image: Andy Clarke)
We spoke to the former West Bromwich Albion man, who recently signed a new contract with the Rams, ahead of the game. Here's what he had to say...
How was last week's training camp in Dubai?
"It was good. It was pretty intense. We managed to get through some good work - I think we got four or five sessions out of it altogether. They were tough sessions.
"It was a chance for us to go out there and get some different scenery, a bit of nice weather and put some work in. It was good.
"It was a good chance to freshen things up and good for team bonding. That's not necessarily doing anything in particular - just being with each other every day morning till night.
"I think it will be very beneficial for us during our run-in. I know all the lads enjoyed it and, as I said, we got some good work done out there. Hopefully, that will be good for us going forward."
With the team in good form, would you have preferred another game at the weekend?
"The fixtures have been racking up thick and fast over the past six weeks or so.
"We've put a fantastic run together, so I can understand people saying we would have wanted another game but at the same time, I think everybody probably needed a weekend off just to recharge the batteries.
"It allows us to go again, freshen our mindset up and freshen our bodies up."
How are you finding life back in the Derby County first team?
"I'm enjoying it, very much so. I had to be very patient and I think the manager has handled me very well since I returned to the group at the start of September.
"I've been out there every day, I'm feeling good physically and I'm starting to rack up the 90 minutes.
"In all honesty, I think I'm probably still a bit away from where I'd like my form to be - but I'm only going to get to that position by playing more games and continuing what I've been doing.
"I'm enjoying it a lot. It's always a lot more fun when you're winning games and putting a streak together, and pushing towards the top end of the table. Long may that continue."
Derby County midfielder George Thorne expresses delight at signing new contract with the club
With Joe Ledley coming back from injury, there is fierce competition for places in central midfield?
"Joe and Tom (Huddlestone) are two very good players and they were the cement for us in that central role for us at the start of the season.
"They put a brilliant partnership together, while I got given an opportunity here and there.
"Then Joe picked up an injury and I stepped in. I feel I've done quite well with Tom and we've built up a good partnership.
"I also played with Joe against Burton and I also felt that was a comfortable partnership for myself and Joe.
Joe Ledley (Image: Andy Clarke)
"So going forward, it's very positive. I think all three of us can play with each other, and we all benefit each other in different ways.
"The best thing for us is getting Bradley (Johnson) back fit as well and having all for of us available, because it's going to be a tough run-in. We've got 18 games to go and everybody is going to be needed.
"Whoever puts on the shirt will be giving it 100% and the people that don't put the shirt on will be supporting them. That's the way it needs to be."
Injury update on Derby County midfielder Bradley Johnson
Are you someone who pays close attention to the league table and how your rivals are doing?
"I'll be honest, I always check how the teams around us are doing.
"We've been in this position a few times, so everybody knows the main thing is to focus on us. If we're not doing the business, then it's irrelevant what everyone else is doing, because we won't get to where we need to be.
"So first and foremost, we need to do the business and then, as a player, we might just look at the other results. I keep an eye on the table regardless.
"We've got to take it game by game. There's still a very long way to go and we've been here before.
"So there's no point me talking about the end goal just yet. The most important game is the one at Millwall."
Derby County manager Gary Rowett (Image: Andy Clarke)
Do the players or staff talk about previous seasons when the team have gone close to promotion?
"It's not something that is talked about but I think that what you find is the players that were here during those experiences have matured as players and as characters.
"Credit to the chairman (Mel Morris) for getting the manager's contract tied up asap.
"Going back to Steve McClaren and the Newcastle rumours, it might have disrupted the changing room a little bit. Looking back, it's hard to put your finger on it but credit to the chairman for sorting that out.
"It allows us in the dressing room to know what is going on with the club and the future.
"A few of us have signed new contracts and we very much know where the club is heading.
"Now it's down to us to do the business on the pitch. There are no distractions off the pitch, so it's about football now."
What sort of impact does the transfer window have on players?
"When transfers happen, they usually happen very quickly. Someone will get a phone call saying you have to go here and before you know it, it's done.
"Until something is actually done, it doesn't give you a chance to say all the best to whoever it may be.
"You just watch from afar and crack on with it, unless you are out-of-contract or a team is bidding for you.
"On deadline day, we'll be watching as usual, as players and fans.
"You just sort of get on with it. If stuff happens around you, it does, and if it doesn't, great. You just crack on."


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Bill Gates, Dangote Appraise Progress In Polio Eradication
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Dangote Foundation have met with the Yobe State government to appraise progress of routine immunization in the state.
Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr Bill Gates, the Chairman of the Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote and Yobe State Government met on Wednesday to appraise the progress made in the fight against polio and other eight child killer diseases in Yobe State.
The meeting was joined through video feed by Mr Bill Gates and Aliko Dangote both in the United States and Yobe State government in Damaturu, the state capital.
The video feed meeting had in attendance various developmental partners who pledged to give their all in the fight against the nine child killer diseases.
The meeting observed that 15 local governments out of the 17 in Yobe State were effectively covered during the period under review.
It was stated that the remaining local governments; Gujba and Gulani had suffered insurgency greatly and needed to be covered.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Dangote and Yobe State had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in January on strengthening routine immunisation in the security threatened North East state of Nigeria.
The Yobe State Governor, Ibrahim Gaidam, informed the meeting that his administration was committed to the MoU to ensure that the nine child killer diseases are eradicated from the state and Nigeria in general.
He said that the state would ensure full coverage of the ongoing support for the routine immunisation programme through community engagement, particularly the use of traditional rulers.
Mr Bill Gates and Aliko Dangote commended the Yobe State government for the remarkable progress made despite insurgency.
They urged the state government to work towards meeting the 2017 targets of countering all the nine child killer diseases.
Dangote pledged to partner the Yobe State government in the reconstruction of the 22 health facilities destroyed in Gujba and Gulani LGAs of the state by the Boko Haram militants.
Posted on July 14, 2016 July 14, 2016 Author K AkintoyeCategories LocalTags Aliko Dangote, Bill and Melinda Gates, Boko Haram, child killer diseases, Dangote Foundation, Gujba, Gulani, health facilities, Ibrahim Gaidam, Polio Eradication, Yobe State, Yobe state governorLeave a comment on Bill Gates, Dangote Appraise Progress In Polio Eradication
NEMA Promises Improved Feeding Of Bama IDPs
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the poor nutrition state of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Bama will soon improve.
The Northeast Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, Mr Mohammed Kannar, said this on Thursday when he confirmed the reports on starving refugees to Channels Television.
Speaking on Thursday during a phone interview, Mr Kannar said the agency was working with other aid agencies to ensure the victims were effectively taken care of.
"We've made a joint collaboration with all other NGOs which we brought down under the leadership of the Ministry of Health of Borno State," he said.
The NEMA official revealed that 1,800 malnourished IDPs were relocated from Bama to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital in northeast Nigeria.
He noted that the Dangote Foundation has donated lots of materials to the Boko Haram insurgency victims, where 28 trucks of food materials have been sent to Bama.
With the new development, he promised that the poor state of the insurgent victims would improve in a short time.
The internationally renowned charity group, doctors without borders, MSF had reported that about 200 refugees fleeing the Boko Haram militants have starved to death over the past month in Bama.
The MSF says that a catastrophic humanitarian emergency is unfolding at a camp it visited where 24,000 people have taken refuge.
Posted on June 23, 2016 June 23, 2016 Author Akinola AjibolaCategories HeadlinesTags Bama, Boko Haram, Borno State, Borno State capital, channels television, Dangote Foundation, IDPs, Internally Displaced Persons, Maiduguri, Ministry of Health, Mr Mohammed Kannar, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, NGOs, Northeast Zonal Coordinator of NEMA1 Comment on NEMA Promises Improved Feeding Of Bama IDPs
Bama IDPs Get Relief Materials
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) living in makeshift camps in Bama Local Government have taken delivery of food and none food items from various humanitarians.
The Chairman of the Borno State Emergency Maintenance Agency (SEMA), Ahmed Sotomi, disclosed this to reporters on Thursday in Borno State, northeast Nigeria.
He lamented that at least 28,000 IDPs living in makeshift camps across liberated towns in the state have been dealing with hunger and ill health besides their homelessness.
Mr Sotomi noted that this was regardless of the relief items being donated by individuals, humanitarian organisations as well as government's effort.
He added that 1,200 malnourished children and sick adults from the area had already been moved to the capital city of Maiduguri for proper diet and medication.
Commending the gesture, the Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, said that with 156 trailers load of assorted commodities, the Dangote Foundation had so far made the highest donation to the state.
One of the IDPs in Bama, Bunu Tela, urged the government to improve the feeding situation in the camps with consideration for special needs of inmates.
"What we want right now is food. The food they give us is not enough and there is no condiments.
"We just eat boiled rice with salt and seasoning sometimes, (but) we need more food. We need the government to help us to provide condiments for our meals," Tela said.
Some of the beneficiaries of the items distributed in were orphaned children who have been forced by circumstances of the Boko Haram insurgency to head their families.
Officials say there are other 21,000 IDPs in Banki town, few kilometers away from Bama.
Posted on June 16, 2016 Author Akinola AjibolaCategories LocalTags Ahmed Sotomi, Bama, Bama local council, Banki, Banki Town, Borno State, Borno State Emergency Maintenance Agency, Borno State Governor, Bunu Tela, Chairman of the Borno State Emergency Maintenance Agency, Dangote, Dangote Foundation, IDPs, IDPs camp, Internally Displaced Persons, Kashim Shettima, Maiduguri, SEMALeave a comment on Bama IDPs Get Relief Materials
Dangote Foundation Flags Off Construction Of Medical Complex In Kano
Dangote Foundation has flagged off the construction of a seven billion Naira ultra-modern medical complex at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital in Kano State, north-west Nigeria.
At the Flag off ceremony, the Executive Director of Dangote Foundation, Halima Dangote, told the Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, that the project will be completed before the end of 2016.
She disclosed that Dangote Foundation has so far sunk 121 Boreholes in Kano, created 160 million naira animal traction program, and donated over 500 million Naira to the Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil.
Miss Dangote also said that the foundation is currently in partnership with Kano State Government to provide 500 megawatts of electricity in the state, as the foundation had already extended its polio immunisation program to Yobe, Kaduna and Bauchi States.
Governor Ganduje, who expressed gratitude to the foundation, said that the complex will no doubt save many lives in Kano.
He revealed that the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital is the biggest and perhaps the oldest hospital in West Africa, built by the then native authority, but later handed over to the state government.
Governor Ganduje also said that his administration requires partnership in the areas of community and environmental hygiene.
He solicited the continued support of Dangote foundation towards redesigning the hospital into a modern structure, and also integrating the emergency unit with other parts of the hospital.
Posted on November 29, 2015 Author Donyoh DonneyCategories HealthTags Abdullahi Ganduje, bauchi states, Channels News, Channels TV, Dangote Foundation, Executive Director of Dangote Foundation, Halima Dangote, Health News, Kano, Kano State, Kano State governor, Kano State University of Science and Technology, Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, North West Nigeria., seven billion Naira ultra-modern medical complex, West Africa, Wudil, YobeLeave a comment on Dangote Foundation Flags Off Construction Of Medical Complex In Kano
We Did Not Call For Fresh National Conference – Kumalia
The Chairman of the Northern Reawakening Forum, Modibo Kumalia, has explained that their call was not for the convening of another National Conference.
Speaking on Channels Television's breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, he said that the conference they are calling for is different from that which was held in 2014.
He explained that what they want is a conference where stakeholders would "come and share experiences" and provide advice on how to rebuild the northeast region of Nigeria
He stated that media reports that they were calling for another national conference were erroneous as their statements were misunderstood. He also did not rule out the possibility of mischief in reporting them "out of context".
The former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, further decried the sensational headlines in the newspapers which he said did not represent the views they clearly communicated to the media.
"I have been a member of the last National Conference, I know the work that has gone into that conference and we made no issue about throwing away that conference or not throwing away that conference. It was not the subject of our press conference.
"The press conference that we held was to read the communique of a 2-day engagement. We held a summit on Saturday, we held a retreat on Sunday under the auspices of the Northern Reawakening Forum, where a number of stakeholders were invited and various issues were discussed.
"We had in attendance, governors of Northern Nigeria, development partners – World Bank, DFID, African Development Bank, United Nations Humanitarian Office, representatives of CBN, National Planning Commission, NEMA and a host of others.
"We even had philanthropic organisations such as the Dangote Foundation, TY Danjuma Foundation, and there was a paper that was delivered by the Governor of Borno, which talked about building a safe, secure and economically inclusive northern Nigeria.
"The communique we read was a 6-page document that talked about good governance and accountability, infrastructure and IT, youth development and education, security and human suffering as well as healthcare.
"The only thing that these two papers were interested in was the issue of the National Conference which they even took out of context.
"So, I will say that the premise upon which people had reacted to this issue was wrong. They were misled, I don't know the motive (but) the Northern Reawakening Forum did not call for a fresh national conference or a political reform conference."
Posted on September 17, 2015 Author K AkintoyeCategories Sunrise DailyTags African Development Bank, Dangote Foundation, DFID, Modibo Kumalia, National Planning Commission, NEMA, Northern Nigeria, Northern Reawakening Forum, representatives of CBN, TY Danjuma Foundation, United Nations Humanitarian Office, World BankLeave a comment on We Did Not Call For Fresh National Conference – Kumalia
World Bank To Spend $2.1 Billion In Rebuilding North-East Nigeria
The World Bank has unfolded a package which would see it spending up to $2.1 billion in rebuilding the badly devastated North-eastern part of Nigeria, ravaged for the past six years by the Boko Haram insurgency.
At a meeting in Washington on Tuesday with representatives of the World Bank, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the World Health Organization (WHO), President Buhari said that apart from rebuilding the region in terms of infrastructure, priority must also be given to the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), who now number over one million.
He urged the World Bank to send a team, which would work in concert with a team from the Federal Government, so that a proper assessment of needs could be done.
The World Bank will spend the 2.1 billion dollars through its IDA (International Development Agency), which gives low interest rates loans to government.
The first 10 years will be interest free, while an additional 30 years will be at lower than capital market rate.
The World Bank is eager to move in quickly, give out the loans, and give succour to the people of North-east, long at the mercy of an insurgency that has claimed over 20,000 souls.
WHO is also to invest 300 million dollars on immunization against malaria in Nigeria, while the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will collaborate with Dangote Foundation to ensure that the country maintains its zero polio case record of the past one year.
If the effort is sustained for another two years, Nigeria will be declared fully free of polio.
Posted on July 21, 2015 July 21, 2015 Author K AkintoyeCategories HeadlinesTags $2.1 Billion, Appoint Ministers, Barack Obama, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Boko Haram, Bola Akinterinwa, Buhari and Obama talks, channels television, Counter Terrorism in Nigeria, Dangote Foundation, Joe Biden, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's President, Rebuilding North-East, Sunrise Daily, US Visit of Nigeria President, World BankLeave a comment on World Bank To Spend $2.1 Billion In Rebuilding North-East Nigeria

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Parents: Daughter Killed By Boyfriend After Abortion Fight
Heartbreaking story coming out of North Carolina. A young woman was killed after she got into a fight with her boyfriend over getting an abortion, according to the girl's parents who were quoted in a news report.
Hawa Gabbidon's parents told CBS Station WBTV their child murdered after she and her boyfriend got into a fight about having an abortion.
They said Gabbidon was almost two months pregnant.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, 17-year-old Hawa Gabbidon's body was found Tuesday morning when a group of men used a wooded path to cut through neighborhoods in the Nevin Community. It happened around 12:30 a.m.
Gabbidon was a CMS student who attended an alternative academy. One of her last known addresses was a center in Charlotte for at-risk females.
Thursday, Deputy Police Chief Kerr Putney said his officers are working around the clock to solve the case, but is asking for the public's help.
"We're going to need your help on this one. we're going to need some tips. we're going need a break to bring this case to conclusion ," Putney said.
Hawa's father, Isaac Parchue says just thinking of how it all happened, makes him physically ill. He told the station that he and wife know she had a boyfriend but they don't know who he is. He seems certain the two were arguing about his daughter having an abortion.
Parchue is begging police to find out who the man is.
This, of course, will not be labeled as pro-abortion rights violence. Is there anyone anywhere making a record of how often this occurs. I know Planned Parenthood and their minions constantly push the meme that they're under siege and pro-lifers are violent lunatics. But how often do we see this story about a man killing a woman because she's pregnant and won't get an abortion?
If you know of any place that assembles such stats please let me know.
Keep the family of that poor girl in your prayers.
I just found this over the weekend and haven't had time to read through it, but check out http://www.prochoiceviolence.com. That might fit your request.


Letter to The Washington Times, published Jan 1, 2005.
For reader convenience, here is the letter. Of course, I urge readers to purchase a hardcopy of the paper ($0.25 in the DC area) if possible.
Bob Barr's Op-Ed column "Euthanasia ... or a 'Dutch treat,' " (Dec. 26), starts an important debate. The lives of the elderly and severely ill can be prolonged by heroic medical treatment, but such costly intervention may be practical only when dedicated family members are available to care for the patient.
In past generations, even stronger families accepted the idea that one lived as long as one was productive and was "meant to live." The falling birth rate (discussed in recent books such as Phillip Longman's "The Empty Cradle" and Peter Peterson's "Running on Empty") comports with weaker nuclear families and a technological society that offers people opportunities besides becoming parents. This development surely can have an impact on our respect for human life for its own sake. I wonder whether 10 years from now the homosexual "marriage" debate will have mutated into a discussion about filial and family responsibility, even for the childless. It needs to.
Please note: my original letter has the wording and punctuation of "gay marriage" and not [homosexual "marriage"], as printed in the Times (this is the way the newspaper always punctuates this phrase and often words it); my original and intended wording and punctuation is, I think, less abrasive and more objective.
The Washington Times (as of 1/1/2005) published its most recent editorial on gay marriage on Dec 31, 2004.


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The dominant language there is 日本語 (Nihongo) and English.
There are strong ties to Werewolf culture and lore on these islands, and they hold to their rituals very seriously. Due to their tropical nature, they also are a strong tourist destination, which is why English has developed as a strong second language for most natives.


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Role of the HR and Remuneration Committee
In terms of forming an effective system of remuneration of the members of Supervisory Board, executive bodies, and other Sberbank's employees, the main functions of the HR and Remuneration Committee are the following:
Development and periodic reviewing of the bank's remuneration policy regarding the members of the Supervisory Board, executive bodies, and other Sberbank's employees
Development of criteria for determining the amount of remuneration of members of the Supervisory Board and executive bodies of the bank and development of criteria for the programme of long-term remuneration of members of executive bodies of the bank
Analysis and elaboration of recommendations to the Supervisory Board regarding each constituent part of remuneration of the members of executive bodies and other employees of Sberbank as well as their proportion
Preliminary review of the work of the executive bodies and other employees of the Sberbank according to the results of the year in accordance with the criteria included in the remuneration policy and preparation of proposals to the Supervisory Board as to the amount of adjustment of remuneration under the programme of long-term remuneration of the members of executive bodies of the Bank
Elaboration of proposals on determination of material conditions of the agreements entered into with the members of executive bodies of the bank, including the conditions of their early termination (including all material obligations of the bank and the conditions of their provision)
Elaboration of proposals on selecting an independent consultant on the issues of remuneration of the members of executive bodies and other employees of Sberbank
Elaboration of recommendations to the Supervisory Board on determining the amount of remuneration and principles for giving bonuses to the Corporate Secretary of Sberbank and preliminary evaluation of the performance of the Corporate Secretary according to the results of the year.
Remuneration for Members of the Supervisory Board
Payment of remuneration to members of the Supervisory Board and compensation of expenses connected with their participation in the work of the Supervisory Board shall be made in the amount and according to the procedure established by the Group's internal document—that is, the Regulation on Remuneration and Compensation to the Members of the Supervisory Board approved by the annual General Shareholders' Meeting on 31 May, 2013.
Remuneration consists of a base part (RUB 4.2 million) paid to a member of the Supervisory Board, provided that they have participated in at least half of the Supervisory Board meetings held in the accounting period, and additional remuneration for work in Committees (+10 percent of the base remuneration), for chairing Committees and fulfilment of duties of a senior independent director (+20 percent of the base remuneration), or for chairing the Supervisory Board (+30 percent of the base remuneration).
The total amount of remuneration paid to members of the Supervisory Board for 2015 for their participation in the management body of the Group was RUB 59.9 million (in 2014, RUB 53.0), including:
RUB 52.76 million as base remuneration (13 persons)
RUB 1.7 million for performing the duties of Committee chairpersons (RUB 840,000 to each chairperson)
RUB 5.5 million for performing the duties of Committee members (RUB 420,000 to each member)
Operating expenses connected with the performance of functions of board members were compensated to one member of the Supervisory Board in the amount of RUB 35,300.
Information about payment of remuneration and compensation of expenses in 2015 is provided for members of the Supervisory Board who expressed their consent in writing during the specified period to receive compensation and who submitted written requests for the compensation of expenses to Sberbank.
The total sum of remuneration received by members of the Supervisory Board in 2014 for their participation in this Sberbank's governing body amounted to RUB 53 million:
RUB 46.2 million as base remuneration (11 persons)
RUB 1.7 roubles for performance of the duties of two Committee chairpersons (RUB 840,000 to each chairperson)
RUB 4.2 million for performance of the duties of the members of the Committees (10 persons, 420,000 roubles to each person)
Operating expenses connected with the performance of the functions of board members were compensated to three members of the Supervisory Board in the amount of RUB 879,000.
Information on the payment of remuneration and compensation of expenses in 2014 is provided with regard to the members of the Supervisory Board who expressed their consent in writing in 2014 to receive compensation and who submitted written requests to the Bank for compensation of expenses.
Remunerations for Executive Board Members
For the year ended 31 December 2015, regular remuneration of the members of the Executive Board comprised salaries and bonuses totalling RUB 2.5 billion (for the year ended 31 December 2014: RUB 2.8 billion) including:
Fixed remuneration (official salary, paid leave, payment of average earnings during business trips) in the amount of RUB 0.64 bln (RUB 0.65 bln in 2014)
Variable remuneration (bonuses, remuneration based on year-end results) in the amount of RUB 1.85 bln (for 2014, RUB 2.14 bln)
Remuneration paid to Executive Board members for performing the functions of Supervisory Board members amounted to RUB 0.01 bln (for 2014, RUB 0.01 bln)
The amount of all payments accrued to the members of the Executive Board includes salaries, bonuses, payment of annual leave and sick leave, payment of average earnings during business trips, social payments, payments for years of service, remuneration at the end of the year, remuneration for participation in the activities of the Supervisory Board, and other payments established by the laws and regulations of Sberbank. The annual remuneration is reflected for the period used in the performance evaluation.
Sberbank's Policy for the remuneration of Executive Board members provides for the dependence of remuneration on the results of the Group's performance and each Executive Board member's personal contribution to the achievement of such a result through the use of tools for regular performance evaluations through a system of balanced performance indicators. The wage structure includes fixed and variable components. Variable remuneration is directly associated with the results of the achievement and overachievement of a set of key performance indicators: individual and group, financial and nonfinancial. The basic elements of the variable component of remuneration are quarterly bonuses and remuneration depending on performance results for the year.
Also in 2015 the Bank introduced a long term cash settled motivation programme for the key management personnel with share-based features. The programme was designed within a framework of risk oriented remuneration and was in full compliance with the requirements of the Bank of Russia on the remuneration system for Russian credit institutions. The programme parameters are as follows:
40% of the variable part of the annual compensation is deferred and is paid in 3 annual installments;
payments to the participants of the programme are contingent upon the Bank's positive performance, e.g. if the Bank has a loss in any of the 3 years following the year in which the award was granted, payments to the participants are forfeited for that particular year;
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module TestKDTrees
    using FactCheck
    using Devectorize
    using Base.Test
    using Base.Collections

    using KDTrees

    FactCheck.onlystats(true)

    # Test helper to see that two arrays are equal not counting order.
    # This is probably done in a better way and having this function
    # here makes me look dumb.
    function allin(idxs, data)
        return length(symdiff(Set(idxs), Set(data))) == 0
    end

    include("test_knn.jl")
    include("test_build.jl")
    include("test_inball.jl")
    include("test_monkey.jl")

    FactCheck.exitstatus()

end #module

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Any person who manufacturers or imports cigars, cigarettes, smoking or smokeless tobacco for distribution, sale, use, or consumption in Louisiana is required to file a return.
Manufacturer's net invoice price per thousand.
Up to $120 per thousand – eight percent.
Over $120 per thousand – twenty percent.
Five and four-tenths cent per cigarette effective April 1, 2016.
33 percent of manufacturer's net invoice price.
20 percent of manufacturer's net invoice price.
Every registered tobacco dealer must immediately after receipt of any unstamped cigarettes affix tax stamps in the required denominations and amount on the cigarette packages. Tax stamps can only be purchased from the Louisiana Department of Revenue and must be affixed in the premises of the wholesale tobacco dealer.
Registered tobacco dealers that are receiving and handling cigarettes, cigars, smoking tobacco and smokeless tobacco in Louisiana upon which tax has not been previously paid must file a return by the 20th day of the month following the close of a calendar month.
Every registered wholesale tobacco dealer is required to furnish to the Secretary of Revenue a bond, certificate of deposit, or letter of credit in the minimum amount of $2,500 or that is satisfactory to the Secretary based on the volume of the dealer's business.


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Home Books Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2022
Hantaviruses
Hantaviruses. In: Papadakis MA, McPhee SJ, Bernstein J. Papadakis M.A., & McPhee S.J., & Bernstein J(Eds.),Eds. Maxine A. Papadakis, et al.eds. Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2022. McGraw Hill; 2022. Accessed January 17, 2022. https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=3109&sectionid=261301892
Hantaviruses. Papadakis MA, McPhee SJ, Bernstein J. Papadakis M.A., & McPhee S.J., & Bernstein J(Eds.),Eds. Maxine A. Papadakis, et al. (2022). Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2022. McGraw Hill. https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=3109&sectionid=261301892
"Hantaviruses." Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2022 Papadakis MA, McPhee SJ, Bernstein J. Papadakis M.A., & McPhee S.J., & Bernstein J(Eds.),Eds. Maxine A. Papadakis, et al. McGraw Hill, 2022, https://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=3109&sectionid=261301892.
For further information, see CMDT Part 32-04: Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Essentials of Diagnosis
Transmitted by rodents and cause two clinical syndromes
Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS): mild to severe illness
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS): 40% mortality rate
Hantaviruses are enveloped RNA bunyaviruses; hosts are rodents, moles, and shrews
Hantavirus infection in humans can cause several disease syndromes
HFRS caused by Old World hantaviruses
Dobrava-Belgrade virus
Puumala virus
Seoul virus and Hantaan virus in Asia and Europe; these viruses are called Old World hantaviruses
Nephropathia epidemica (NE) is a milder form of HFRS. Puumala virus is the most prevalent pathogen and is present throughout Europe.
HPS, also known as hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome, is caused mainly by Sin Nombre virus and Andes virus, the New World Hantaviruses in Americas
A specific strain is not associated with a specific syndrome and overlap is seen between the syndromes
Aerosols of virus-contaminated rodent urine and feces are thought to be the main vehicle for transmission to humans
Person-to-person transmission is observed only with the Andes virus
Occupation at highest risk for transmission of all hantaviruses include
Animal trappers
Forestry workers
Laboratory personnel
A total of 728 cases of hantavirus infection have been reported in the United States since 1993
Average case fatality rate of 36%
Most of the cases were reported from states west of the Mississippi River
Outbreaks of HPS associated with other hantavirus types are also reported in Central and South America as well as the Caribbean
Vascular leakage is the hallmark of the disease for both syndromes
Kidneys are main target with variants associated with HFRS
Lungs are the main target with variants associated with HPS
HFRS manifests as mild, moderate, or severe illness depending on the causative strain
A 2- to 3-week incubation period is followed by a protracted clinical course, typically consisting of five distinct phases
Febrile period
Oliguria
Diuresis
Convalescence phase
Various degrees of renal involvement are usually seen, occasionally with frank hemorrhage
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and thromboembolic phenomena are recognized complications
Pulmonary edema is not typically seen but when present usually occurs in the final stages of disease (oliguric and diuretic phase)
Encephalitis and pituitary involvement are rare, although a few cases are reported with Puumala virus
Patients may have persistent hematuria, proteinuria, or hypertension up to 35 months after infection
Smoking appears to exacerbate the viremia with the Puumula variant of HFRS
Clinical course of HPS is divided into a febrile prodrome, a cardiopulmonary stage, oliguric and diuretic phase followed by convalescence
A 14- to 17-day incubation period is followed by a prodromal phase
Typically lasts 3–6 days
Associated with myalgia, malaise, abdominal pain ...


Thank you Lightwood Games for sending us a digital copy of Word Party!
There are many fun party games out there, but few of them are educational and fun at the same time. Lightwoord Games sets out to change that with Word Party for the Wii U. Word Party supports up to five players with one of them using the gamepad while the others use the Wii remotes. I like how it uses the Miis from the Wii U system.
One thing that we didn't like however, was the unfair advantage the player with the gamepad had over the Wii remotes. For example, a couple of the mini-games are word find variants. Using the gamepad's touch screen is SIGNIFICANTLY easier than accurately dragging the Wii remotes to select the word(s) in question.
Another frustrating issue is that many of the mini-games do not give the players enough time to complete the task at hand. Factor in the unfair advantage of the gamepad and there may be some close calls for tears of frustration from younger players. We usually let our youngest child use the gamepad because giving new readers only a few seconds to count how many instances of the letter "F" appear in a paragraph is quite challenging if not impossible.
One glitch worth mentioning is that during one of the mini-games the background music stopped playing, but it resumed again during the next mini-game. Other than that issue, we had no problems running or playing the game.
With the negative aspects out of the way, let's focus on the positive areas of the game. There are many educational mini-games that will ask the players to identify the proper spelling or definition of a word. One of the fourteen unlockable mini-games has players choosing which two-letter words are legitimate amongst the phonies.
When Word Party is first launched it only comes with fourteen mini-games that are randomly selected in the six round gaming session. The remaining half of the games are gradually unlocked as the game is played more and more. There's a practice mode where players can choose which mini-game they want to play to perfect their skills or to just play their favorite one. Playing games in practice mode does not count towards unlocking more mini-games.
One of my kid's favorite mini-games was called Graffiti. In this mini-game the players had to spray paint all the words on the brick wall that applied to the randomly picked theme. One of the mini-games that was our least favorite was a robot factory where you had to combine three body parts of a robot with two letters on each part to form a valid word.
Some of words included and excluded in the game's dictionary surprised me. One of the mini-games begins with a four letter word that each player swaps out one of the letters to form a new word. It was in this game that I discovered that cussing is a possibility (tested with sh*t and d*mn). I was surprised to see that the word "blog" was not considered a valid word. One of the mini-games called Whack-A-Vowel has four lettered words that appear rapidly and you have to tap them if they have the specified vowel in them. The word hell was one of the options in this mini-game.


The green leafy vegetable known as kale has recently become very popular as a "superfood." Despite it's newfound popularity, there are also a great number of people who are less than fond of kale and seldom (if ever) eat it. Perhaps that is because they have never experienced how tasty kale can be when properly prepared or when it is featured in the right recipes. One thing is for sure, people who shy away from it are missing out on the numerous health benefits of kale.
Kale is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family which is renowned for its many healthy compounds and outstanding health benefits, not least of which is their ability to fight and prevent cancer. Other members of this "royal" vegetable family include arugula, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, mustard greens, radish, turnip, and watercress.
Until the end of the Middle Ages, Kale was one of the most common green vegetables in Europe. Russian kale was introduced into the United States in the 19th century by Russian traders after they first introduced it to Canada. Cultivation of kale was encouraged in the United Kingdom during World War II by the Dig for Victory campaign because it was easy to grow and it provided important nutrients which were often missing due to food rationing.
Today, kale appears on many superfoods lists, and with good reason. It is highly nutritious, containing high levels of vitamins, minerals, and brain-boosting and health-enhancing phytonutrients. Kale is also one of the easiest crops to grow in home gardens and by local farmers − thriving in small plots of land and personal gardens.
Kale is especially high in vitamins K, A, and C. It contains more than 1,000 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K, 98 percent of vitamin A, and 71 percent of vitamin C (more than an orange). Kale is also a great source of calcium, magnesium, iron, and antioxidants.
It contains abundant antioxidants which help remove free radicals from the body which can lead to accelerated aging as well as cancer and other serious diseases. It only takes 100 calories of kale to provide over 350 milligrams for the most basic omega-3 fatty acid (alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA).
Kale provides comprehensive support for the body's detoxification system. New research has shown that the isothiocyanates (ITCs) made from kale's glucosinolates can help regulate detox at the cellular level.
Kale has a good balance of the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which is essential for heart health. Kale is also a good source of the mineral potassium, another must for heart health. Vitamin K is also associated with heart health because it is an essential factor in blood clotting and lack of it can cause hemorrhages. In addition, lack of vitamin K may cause mechanisms that stop the formation of blood vessel calcification to become inactive.
Kale helps manage diabetes in a number of ways. Kale's sulfur content aids with diabetes because of its role in detoxification as well as the production of glutathione, one of the body's most important antioxidants. Sulfur is also extremely important for glucose metabolism, helping to decrease weight gain and the risk of diabetes. One study found that kale contained more glucoraphanin, the precursor to sulfur, than broccoli.
One cup of cooked kale contains 10% of daily fiber needs. Increased fiber can reduce blood glucose levels shown in the standard fasting blood glucose test (a test of blood sugar levels after an overnight fast). Increased fiber also decreases glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. These levels indicate when proteins in the blood mix with blood sugar, and are associated with increased risk of diabetes complications.
Kale has at least 45 different flavonoids, which may reduce the risk of stroke. It also contains significant iron, which helps in the formation of hemoglobin, the main carrier of oxygen to cells of the body, including the brain. The omega-3 fatty acids are also important for brain memory, performance, and behavioral function. The compound sulforaphane which is found in kale has anti-inflammatory properties that may help cognitive function, especially after an injury to the brain.
The high fiber content of kale helps lower cholesterol levels because it picks up excess cholesterol compounds in the gut and pushes them out in the elimination process. Research has found that the fiber in steamed kale binds better to bile in the digestive tract, resulting in greater removal of cholesterol.
Kale is listed as one of the "good-for-your-bones foods" by the National Osteoporosis Foundation because of its calcium content. One cup of cooked kale has about the same amount of calcium as one cup of cow's milk.
Sulfur helps in removing toxins from the skin, boosts the production of collagen (which keeps skin looking youthful), and aids in wound healing and reduces scarring. Kale's vitamin C is also necessary for collagen production. Vitamin A, a compound in retinoids, is popular in anti-aging skin treatments. The iron in Kale may help prevent hair loss because iron deficiencies can cause hair loss.
With just 33 calories per cup, kale is a popular diet food. As a source of magnesium − which is one of the minerals that most people are deficient in − kale supports the body in maintaining optimum digestion as well as manage stress.
Kale is an exceptional food for lowering risk of chronic inflammation. Many of the compounds in kale, such as vitamin K, are key nutrients for helping regulate the body's inflammatory process. Inflammation often plays a key role in the development of cancer, particularly chronic inflammation.
Kale is a very good source of the antioxidants lutein, beta-carotene, kaempferol, and quercetin − all of which are associated with cancer prevention and treatment benefits. Like other members of the cruciferous vegetable family, kale is rich in sulfur-containing compounds called glucosinolates which support detoxification, and indole-3-carbinol which greatly reduces the risk of breast, colon, and lung cancer.
Research suggests that kale may be most helpful in protecting against bladder, breast, colon, ovary, and prostate cancers. A study published in the journal Molecular Cancer found that that sulforaphane glucosinolate stopped growth in epithelial ovarian cancer cells. Numerous other studies have been performed on kale which show cancer preventive benefits from kale intake, and in some cases, treatment benefits as well.
Kale's cancer preventive benefits have been clearly linked to its high concentration of two types of antioxidants − carotenoids and flavonoids. Within the carotenoids, lutein and beta-carotene stand out. Lutein and beta-carotene are key nutrients for protecting the body from oxidative stress. The most prominent of kale's may different flavonoids are the flavonols, including kaempferol, quercetin, and isorhamnetin. The glucosinolates found in kale are utilized for DNA repair and help prevent cancer and slow the growth of cancer cells.
Are Precautions About Kale Necessary?
Because kale contains oxalate, a naturally-occurring substance found in food (including leafy vegetables), you may hear cautions that eating kale could cause kidney stones. High oxalate levels can increase the concentration of calcium or oxalate in urine, causing kidney stones to form. Pay little mind to such warnings because kale, unlike many other leafy vegetables, has a very low oxalate level. That means that the calcium and iron found in kale are highly digestible.
Note: If you eat other leafy vegetables which are higher in oxalate levels, you can minimize the risks by chewing well and relaxing between meals − healthy habits we all should all be doing anyway.
After the New York Times published an opinion piece in January of 2014 about possible connections between kale (and other cruciferous vegetables) and thyroid problems, kale has come under suspicion for being goitrogenic – the term used for a substance that could cause swelling or dysfunction of the thyroid gland. However, recent studies have shown that kale and other cruciferous vegetables do not interfere with thyroid function in healthy people. According to an article in The Permanente Journal, even people with hypothyroidism can eat as much kale as they want if it is cooked.
One real risk with kale is pesticide consumption. The Environmental Working Group listed kale on its Dirty Dozen Plus list of most contaminated foods in 2014 and 2015. As a result, it is highly recommended that you choose organic kale when possible, and be sure to wash what you buy thoroughly.
A simple and inexpensive food wash can be accomplished by letting produce items soak for up to half an hour in a large bowl of water with an added cup of white vinegar. Hydrogen peroxide can be substituted for the vinegar. Some people spray a combination of white vinegar and hydrogen peroxide on produce and then rinse well with running water.
You'll be more inclined to enjoy the outstanding health benefits of kale if you prepare and cook it properly. Cutting kale leaves into 1/2″ slices and the stems into 1/4″ lengths and then steaming for 5 minutes helps ensure quick and even cooking. Some believe that there are potential health benefits from letting the stems and slices sit for about 5 minutes prior to cooking.
There are many ways to incorporate kale into your diet. You can massage it with a bit of olive oil and sea salt for the base of a green salad, blend it into smoothies, soups, or sauces, sauté it with other vegetables in a stir-fry, bake it into frittatas, lasagnas, or burgers − and even make it into kale chips.
The bottom line is: don't count kale out too quickly. It is simply too healthy to pass up – and if you get creative with how you prepare and combine it in recipes you might find that you like kale after all!
Are you a fan of kale? If so, what are your favorite ways to eat it? Please share in the Comments section below.
Kale has recently become very popular as a "superfood." Despite it's newfound popularity, there are also many people who never eat it and are missing out on the numerous health benefits of kale.
Kale is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family which has many known health benefits including the ability to fight and prevent cancer. Other members of this family include arugula, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, mustard greens, radish, turnip, and watercress.
Kale is one of the easiest crops to grow in home gardens and by local farmers and thrives in small plots of land.
Kale is especially high in vitamins K, A, and C. It is also a great source of calcium, magnesium, iron, and antioxidants.
Research suggests that kale may be most helpful in protecting against bladder, breast, colon, ovary, and prostate cancers. Numerous studies have been performed on kale which show cancer preventive benefits from kale intake, and in some cases, treatment benefits as well.
Kale, unlike many other leafy vegetables, has a very low oxalate level which means that the calcium and iron found in kale are highly digestible and unlikely to cause kidney stones. Recent studies have also shown that kale and other cruciferous vegetables do not interfere with thyroid function in healthy people.


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Park It: Ladybugs converge on Oakland hills'…
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Park It: Ladybugs converge on Oakland hills' Redwood Regional park
Location probably easiest place in East Bay to see insects' clusters this time of year
Jose Carlos Fajardo — staff photographer
Ladybugs gather on a log Jan. 30 at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park in the Oakland hills, where visitors can see thousands of ladybugs along the park's Stream Trail. The insects cluster in trailside shrubs during cold winter weather, then disperse in the warmer springtime.
By Ned MacKay | East Bay Regional Park District
PUBLISHED: February 14, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. | UPDATED: February 15, 2021 at 3:12 a.m.
Ladybugs, those cute little red insects, are now having their annual winter convention at Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park in Oakland, although at the moment there don't seem to be as many of them as in years past. Known more formally as ladybird beetles, the ladybugs cluster in trailside shrubs during cold winter weather, then disperse in the warmer springtime.
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Ladybugs are considered beneficial insects because they prey on aphids, an agricultural pest species. Please don't collect any ladybugs for your garden, though, as it's illegal to remove any plants or animals from East Bay Regional Park District property. Ladybugs' bright red color signals to potential predators that the bugs taste bad. However that doesn't deter some kinds of birds. Frogs, wasps, spiders and dragonflies also dine on ladybugs. When threatened, ladybugs secrete an oily, foul-tasting fluid from joints in their legs.
Although ladybug clusters can be found in many of the regional parks this time of year, Redwood Regional is probably the easiest place to see them. Enter the park from Redwood Road in Oakland, park at the innermost lot at Canyon Meadows, then walk a mile-and-a-half up the Stream Trail, almost to its junction with the Prince Trail. There's an information panel on the fence line with lots of ladybug lore.
By the way, dogs are supposed to be on leashes on the Stream Trail. Please also keep them out of the creek, as that's a habitat for spawning rainbow trout. Also, bicycles are not permitted on the Stream Trail past Trail's End, which is about a half-mile before you reach the ladybug viewing area.
I recommend a weekday visit. The park can be crowded on weekends. Incidentally, Aurelia Henry Reinhardt's name was recently added to Redwood Regional Park by vote of the district board of directors. She was one of the founding park district directors back in 1934 and also was president of Mills College in Oakland.
Camping: The East Bay Regional Park District has resumed accepting camping and backpacking reservations either online or by phone, with some limitations. Here's a summary: The family campgrounds at Anthony Chabot near Castro Valley and Del Valle south of Livermore have reopened. Del Valle campground will have no water until mid-March. You have to bring your own drinking water and RVs must fill water tanks before arrival. Fires and barbecues will be allowed.
Limited backpack sites are open in Ohlone Wilderness and Sunol. Maggie's Half Acre in Ohlone is closed. The backpack camp at Round Valley south of Brentwood remains closed due to fire-related issues. More detailed information is available at ebparks.org/activities/camping. To make reservations, call 888-327-2757 and select option 2.
Cattle: Visitors may encounter grazing cattle in many of the regional parks. Remember that when cows are present, district rules require that dogs must be securely leashed and under control. It's dangerous for your pet and the cattle if your dog starts chasing or harassing livestock.
Cattle are generally not aggressive. However, cows are protective of their calves, so don't attempt to touch a cow, and don't get between a mom and her kid. If cattle are blocking the trail, approach them slowly, speak normally and give them a chance to move away. If you see a stray calf, leave it alone. Its mother is likely nearby. If you encounter a cow that is acting threatening or appears to be injured or dead, please note the color of the animal and ear tag number, then report it to the park staff.
For lots of information about dog rules in the regional parks, visit the park district's website, ebparks.org, and wait for the "Pup Pro" program to appear at the top of the home page.
Ned MacKay writes about East Bay Regional Park District sites and activities. Email him at nedmackay@comcast.net.
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Blood Father 2016 * * * Stars
Director: Jean-Francois Richet
Cast: Mel Gibson, Erin Moriarty
In Blood Father (my latest review), Mel Gibson is meaty and super intense. His character John Link, bites the ear off a nefarious bad guy. All I gotta say is welcome back mad Mel, we missed you ya crazy loon.
Anyway, Mr. Gibson despite having personal issues in the tabloids, remains one of my all-time favorite actors. No one says the f-word, loads a handgun, breaks a car window, or shoots a sawed-off quite like Australia's favorite son. All grizzled, bearded, and wrinkled up, he makes "Blood" feel sort of like his mild comeback vehicle.
This film, with its balls out opening sequence and plot device about criminal father/estranged daughter relationships, reminded me of the earlier released Term Life. It reminded of "Life" even more when I found out that Gibson will be directing Vince Vaughn in November's Hacksaw Ridge. The difference with "Blood" however, is that it has a more malicious edge to it. Mel spits, purges, rages, and eradicates. Vaughn kinda coasts by and sports a mop-top haircut. Nuff said.
Directed by Jean-Francois Richet who shot one of my favorite remakes in 2005's Assault on Precinct 13, Blood Father is a nasty thriller, full of bikers, bullets, tats, and torque. Richet gives the flick a saturated look and provides some jilted camerawork similar to what went down in "Assault". "Blood's" only weak point for me, might be its script which could've done the actors/actresses a little more justice. Its liberation about drug dealers, hit men, alcoholism, and violent betrayals seems at times, inconsistent. The dialogue spoken teeters between macho, preachy, and the way adults jibber jabber as if they were in TV sitcoms. The humor (or lack thereof) in Blood Father feels out of place too.
Oh well, these are all minor oversights. The stride of "Blood" mostly comes off as fast and forthright. The shootout/standoff scenes are standard, calculated, and well filmed. The story which feels as though it takes place about fifteen years ago (there's the presence of payphones) is as follows: Mr. John Link (Gibson) is a recovering alcoholic, a tattoo artist living in California, and a probationary convict on the mend. His daughter Lydia (played by Erin Moriarty) has been a missing person since her teenage years. Lydia gets in trouble with the wrong crowd and accidentally shoots a gang member she's associated with (during a break-in and subsequent robbery). Running from the law and just about everyone else, Lydia finally contacts father John, finds solace in him, and the rest of "Blood" involves Link trying to protect her.
Watch for a final, bloody gunfight involving an exploding Harley-Davidson and the protagonists tied up in the back of Bronco. It gives you the viewer, a feeling that Mel hasn't lost his level of superior badassery just yet. In truth, this is his best action film since 2002's We Were Soldiers. Right now it's clocking in at $7.99 via On Demand so you gotta check it out.
Bottom line: At 88 muscular minutes, Blood Father hasn't made a killing at the box office (less than a million dollars so far) and won't boost Mel Gibson's career (I don't feel like he needs the help anyway). It is however, worthwhile B-movie viewing. To borrow from Internet-laden RhymeZone, "Blood" ain't no dud. Rating: 3 stars.
Sully 2016 * * * 1/2 Stars
Blair Witch 2016 * 1/2 Stars
Snowden 2016 * * * 1/2 Stars
Hell or High Water 2016 * * * Stars


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Effects of menthol on peripheral nerve and cortical unit responses to thermal stimulation of the oral cavity in the rat
E. Kosar, Gary J. Schwartz
Neurophysiological responses were recorded in individual fibers of the lingual and chorda tympani nerves and in single cortical neurons in the rat in response to a battery of tactile, thermal and chemical stimuli applied to the oral cavity. Two categories of thermally sensitive units were identified. Chorda tympani fibers and one type of cortical unit ('Type I') were activated by cold water stimulation but were unaffected by warm water or menthol. In contrast, lingual fibers and a different category of cortical units ('Type I') were extremely sensitive to menthol exposure. These units were cold water sensitive, however, this sensitivity was suppressed following menthol presentation.
Brain Research
https://doi.org/10.1016/0006-8993(90)90458-N
Peripheral Nerves
Chorda Tympani Nerve
Chorda tympani
Cortical processing
Lingual nerve
Kosar, E., & Schwartz, G. J. (1990). Effects of menthol on peripheral nerve and cortical unit responses to thermal stimulation of the oral cavity in the rat. Brain Research, 513(2), 202-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/0006-8993(90)90458-N
Effects of menthol on peripheral nerve and cortical unit responses to thermal stimulation of the oral cavity in the rat. / Kosar, E.; Schwartz, Gary J.
In: Brain Research, Vol. 513, No. 2, 16.04.1990, p. 202-211.
Kosar, E & Schwartz, GJ 1990, 'Effects of menthol on peripheral nerve and cortical unit responses to thermal stimulation of the oral cavity in the rat', Brain Research, vol. 513, no. 2, pp. 202-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/0006-8993(90)90458-N
Kosar E, Schwartz GJ. Effects of menthol on peripheral nerve and cortical unit responses to thermal stimulation of the oral cavity in the rat. Brain Research. 1990 Apr 16;513(2):202-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/0006-8993(90)90458-N
Kosar, E. ; Schwartz, Gary J. / Effects of menthol on peripheral nerve and cortical unit responses to thermal stimulation of the oral cavity in the rat. In: Brain Research. 1990 ; Vol. 513, No. 2. pp. 202-211.
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T1 - Effects of menthol on peripheral nerve and cortical unit responses to thermal stimulation of the oral cavity in the rat
AU - Kosar, E.
AU - Schwartz, Gary J.
N2 - Neurophysiological responses were recorded in individual fibers of the lingual and chorda tympani nerves and in single cortical neurons in the rat in response to a battery of tactile, thermal and chemical stimuli applied to the oral cavity. Two categories of thermally sensitive units were identified. Chorda tympani fibers and one type of cortical unit ('Type I') were activated by cold water stimulation but were unaffected by warm water or menthol. In contrast, lingual fibers and a different category of cortical units ('Type I') were extremely sensitive to menthol exposure. These units were cold water sensitive, however, this sensitivity was suppressed following menthol presentation.
AB - Neurophysiological responses were recorded in individual fibers of the lingual and chorda tympani nerves and in single cortical neurons in the rat in response to a battery of tactile, thermal and chemical stimuli applied to the oral cavity. Two categories of thermally sensitive units were identified. Chorda tympani fibers and one type of cortical unit ('Type I') were activated by cold water stimulation but were unaffected by warm water or menthol. In contrast, lingual fibers and a different category of cortical units ('Type I') were extremely sensitive to menthol exposure. These units were cold water sensitive, however, this sensitivity was suppressed following menthol presentation.
KW - Chorda tympani
KW - Cortex
KW - Cortical processing
KW - Lingual nerve
KW - Menthol
KW - Neurophysiology
KW - Peripheral nerve
KW - Rat
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DO - 10.1016/0006-8993(90)90458-N
JO - Brain Research
JF - Brain Research
10.1016/0006-8993(90)90458-N


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27th Medellin International Poetry Festival
Inauguration 27th Medellin International Poetry Festival
July 8th to 15th, 2017
Coproduction by Producciones El Retrono and Prometeo
Building the dreaming country was the emblem and the essence of the 27th International Poetry Festival of Medellin program which was held from 8 to 15 July 2017. In certain places where panic had ruled, and love had been fractured during decades of violence, and for the sake of new gestures of life, the whole community came together with a massive response that confirmed that we move forward to achieve a genuine collective deployment of peace and coexistence through the strength of the poetic word. READ
Recived messages by Hanane Aad
Photo by © Nidia Naranjo
Never late to say thanks to you all for the unique experience we had in Medellin, Colombia - of which it is said it is the land of poets. I would like to add also that it is a land of poets capable of turning the black pages of the history of their country into white ones. Therefore, it is the Colombian poets who embraced first, through the 27th International Poetry Festival of Medellin, the beginning of a new era in the life of Colombia and their own lives and those of all their compatriots as well. READ
Colombia's First Poetry Festival in Times of Peace
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RLA laureate Helen Mack among Gulliver's children
By Nayla Azzinnari
Right Livelihood Award Foundation
The 27th International Poetry Festival of Medellin took place in Colombia from 8-15 July. After 53 years of armed conflict, the peace deal signed by the Colombian Government and FARC, and disarmament of rebels completed in June under UN's monitoring, this year's Festival was the first held "in times of peace". For that very reason, the Festival also extended its activities to new zones: the so-called "transition areas" where ex-guerrilla combatants begin their transition back to civilian life. READ
Abhay K. (India, 1980)
He is poet-diplomat and the author of two memoirs and five collections of poems. He is also the editor of CAPITALS – an anthology of poems on 185 capital cities of the world (Bloomsbury). He received the SAARC Literary Award 2013 and was nominated for the Pushcart Prize in 2013. His poems have appeared in Poetry Salzburg Review, Asia Literary Review, The Stony Thursday Book 2015, The Missing Slate, The Long Exposure Magazine, The Galway Review, Eastlit, Gargoyle, The Caravan, Indian Literature among others and have been translated into Irish, Russian, Italian, Spanish, Slovenian, Portuguese, Mandarin and Nepali. READ
Poems by Peter Laugesen (Denmark, 1942)
He is a poet, playwright, translator and musician of several Cd's and Lp's in the company of other musicians and artists. First published book, "Landskab" (Landscape"), 1967. Since then more than 60 books of poems, essays. Art criticism and essays in catalogues, collaborations with musicians and painters in exhibitions or on stage. Pictorial works in public places. Received many prizes, among them the great prize of the Danish Academy of Literature, 1992. Since 1995 a member of the Academy. READ
Fahredin Shehu (Kosova, 1972)
He is a poet, writer, essayist and Independent Scientific Researcher in the field of World Spiritual Heritage and Sacral Esthetics. Born in Rahovec, South East of Kosova, in 1972, he graduated at Prishtina University in Oriental Studies. He is the Poet Laureate of Gold Medal for Poetry as bridge to Nations, Axlepin Publishing-Philippines, being selected among many world excellent poets, writers, photographers and painters that contributed for making World a better place, 2014. He is Founder and Director of International Poetry Festival, Poetry and wine in Kosovo. READ
Ann-Margaret Lim (Jamaica, 1976)
Her critically acclaimed first collection of poems, The Festival of Wild Orchid, which was published by Peepal Tree Press in 2012, was nominated for the UK Guardian First Book prize and received Honorary Mention in the 2013 Bocas Prize. She lives in appreciation of the mentorship from: Wayne Brown, Mervyn Morris, Eddie Baugh, Kwame Dawes, Olive Senior, and the ground breaking examples of greats such as the Caribbean-spawned, Derek Walcott and the now generation of Loretta Colins Koblah and Safiya Sinclair. READ
Poets and War: The Nigerian Example
By Akeem Lasisi
The relationship between poetry and elements of humanity such as love, peace and development is strong. As a result, poets are often committed to propagating the values at personal, communal, national and international levels. They are inclined to tackling any idea, policy or development that can affect these ideals. One of such is the absence of peace - or war in its various forms.
No writer lives in isolation of his society. Well, a creative person needs as much privacy as he can get, but he is ultimately an integral part of the communal space. READ
Aminur Rahman (Bangladesh, 1966)
Translated by Sudeep Sen
He has published two collections of poems in Bangla -- Bishashikorotole (1989), and Hridoypure Dubshatar (1991); as well as a video compact disc (vcd) titled, Nivriti Nirvarata -- Solitary Dependence (1998), and a cd, Nirbachito Abritti -- Selected Recitations (2000). Forthcoming books, both non-fiction, are: Bangladeshe Shilpacharcha, and, Aabritti Bishayak Probandho (as editor). READ
Firas Sulaiman (Syria, 1969)
Translated by Samantha Kostmayer Sulaiman
Poet with multiple publications in Arabic including six volumes of poetry and a collection forthcoming in English translation. He has published a collection of short stories, experimental fiction, a book of aphorisms and numerous articles, in addition to appearing in several anthologies. His work has appeared in English in Banipal, The Wolf, The Manhattan Review, 22 Magazine and Washington Square. In addition, his work has been translated into French, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish and Croatian. He currently lives with his wife in New York City. READ
Poems by Maria Takolander (Australia, 1973)
She was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1973 to Finnish parents. She is a fiction writer, poet, scholar, and educator. She is the author of five books and she is currently working on a novel for Text Publishing.
Maria's fiction has received various grants and prizes. The Double (and Other Stories) was supported by Australia Council 'New Work' grant; was a finalist in the 2015 Melbourne Prize for Literature's 'Best Writing Award;' and was named a best book of 2013 by The Australian and other forums. Maria's poetry has been similarly acclaimed. READ
Hanane Aad (Lebanon/Austria, 1965)
She is a Lebanese poet, journalist (Print media, radio and TV), literary critic and translator. She has lived in Vienna, Austria, since 2009. She has published seven books and won several prizes as: The Prize of the Lebanese Ministry of Culture in 2000, the Award for Excellence in Poetry at Tudor Arghezi Literature Festival and the Award for Excellence in Foreign Poetry at the Poesis Festival of Satu Mare, Romania, in 2011.
We present here biographical information, eight poems and her essay to the 27º Medellin International Poetry Festival: "Lay Down Your Arms"! READ
War, peace, poetry and reconciliation
By Gerry Loose
Special for Prometeo
Peace is not the opposite of war. Let us begin with fundamentals. War is a virus; one which we will never eradicate by the use of force or by the use of the language of force. What force of arms will overcome war? Clearly there is none.
Peace has no need of answers, since it is the natural state of us all. It is where we live harmoniously, where a mother feeds a baby without fear, where women walk untroubled paths. READ
Poetry: Carrier of Light and Insights
By Zingonia Zingone
Poetry is a weapon of the soul, the sharpest one. It aims from the center of Inner Truth to destroy its lethal enemies: injustice and delusion, both derivatives of Hate as well as cause of pain and suffering for mankind, for other living beings, and for the planet as a whole. Poetry is a defense weapon, to hold in place the symmetry of Creation. READ
The World Will Be Redrawn
After The Way Envisioned By The Poets
By Mai Văn Phấn
Translated by Hồ Liễu
Poetry is space, is the extremely beautiful world envisioned only by the poet who transmits it by means of language. That world has the power to radiate, take hold of the hearts and minds of readers. To awaken their common sense, their conscience, and their innate faculty. Even to transform the public from being cold, bluntly insensitive into people capable of loving and desiring Beauty. Then, they know how to act, and dare sacrificing themselves on behalf of noble things for an equal and charitable society, a world of peace and liberty. READ
Poetry and Peace
By Gary Geddes
During my travels abroad, in the Middle East, in war-torn sub-Saharan Africa and in Chile during the Pinochet dictatorship, I have had many opportunities to meet other poets and to observe the lives of those less fortunate than me. This has made me conscious of the need for a poetry that is engaged with injustice, human rights and the relation of power to powerlessness; also, a poetry that constantly questions its own blinkers and privilege. This involved critiquing the very notion of bearing witness and fighting against cultural amnesia; that is, trying to construct a poetics of recall, rescuing, as Conrad says, the vanishing fragments of memory and giving them the permanence of art. READ
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Shocking Thrift-Shop Theft
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Argh! Dude was minding his own business last Wednesday in a Scottish charity shop (aka thrift shop), scavenging for books. While dude browsed, thieves snatched his canvas handbag, raced away with it and drove off to points unknown. The handbag contained £1 million worth of jewelry which the unfortunate fella had been transporting as part of his job. According to The Scotsman:
"It was a simple bag snatch –- a crime that took just seconds as the thief stole a nondescript canvas sports holdall casually set down by a man browsing for a secondhand book in a busy charity shop. But yesterday the seemingly petty crime in an Oxfam book shop in Perth was at the centre of a major police hunt for a suspected gang of international jewel thieves after it was revealed that the missing bag contained a staggering £1 million in diamond rings, bracelets and necklaces, owned by one of Britain's leading jewel merchants.
"The hapless victim of the jewel heist was the 62-year-old South African sales representative of a family firm in London's Hatton Garden – the centre of Britain's jewellery trade.
"Yesterday he was said to be still recovering as details of the magnitude of the theft were made public.
"Detectives hunting the three-strong gang –- two men and a woman –- believe the jewellery rep was the victim of a well-planned and executed crime and not an opportunist theft.
"Officers from Tayside Police are scouring CCTV footage in a bid to identify the three.
"The bag was snatched on Tuesday afternoon as the sales representative, who has been in the diamond trade for more than 40 years, was paying one of his regular visits to Perth.
"Minutes before his bag was snatched in the Oxfam charity shop in South Street, he had called at Timothy Hardie, the leading jewellery shop in St John Street, where Colin Montgomerie bought the engagement ring for his wife Gaynor.
"Sarah Craig, a spokeswoman for Tayside Police, said: 'The man placed his blue canvas sports bag containing the jewellery down on the floor [in the Oxfam shop]. While the man was browsing through some books, his bag was stolen. It contained over £600,000 worth of jewellery.'"
That was the wholesale price. The retail price would be twice as much.
"She explained that a woman seen acting suspiciously in the Oxfam shop may also have been in Timothy Hardie's while the jewellery rep was in the store."


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Clarks to cut 900 office jobs in virus shake-up
Shoe chain Clarks will cut 900 office jobs worldwide as it tries to position itself for a post virus future.
Primark refuses to go online despite £1bn lockdown loss
The 195-year-old firm said it had to make "some difficult decisions" to re-energise the business, which has seen sales fall over the past year.
The jobs will go over the next 18 months, said Clarks, adding that it was part of a wider plan to turn around the firm which will create 200 new jobs.
The firm, which cut 170 jobs last year, employs 13,000 people globally.
"There are exciting opportunities ahead for our business, and we are having to make some difficult decisions to get there," said chief executive Giorgio Presca.
"We thank all affected staff for their contribution to our business and they leave their roles with our heartfelt respect and support."
Clarks shut all of its stores in the UK and Ireland during the coronavirus lockdown, and said it will only reopen them "when it is right and safe to do so".
It has already opened stores in countries including China as restrictions have been lifted, it added.
The firm is consulting with its advisers on funding options for the future, it said, without giving further details.
The company posted a £84.4m loss last year as sales dropped.
'Tough conditions'
It sold 20 million pairs of shoes in the year to February 2019, two million fewer than the year before, citing "extremely tough" conditions on the high street.
It also said it will close some of its worst-performing stores.
Last year it closed its only remaining UK factory after it failed to hit its targets for making desert boots. The factory opened in 2017.
The company started making shoes in the UK in 1825 but production was moved to the Far East in 2005.
Prior to that, the last remaining Clarks plant in the UK – Millom in Cumbria – closed in 2006.
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"Remember, you want to put things in your body that are going to make your baby heathy," Dr. Lisa says.
• "You know what I did when I started to get smart?" Dr. Lisa says, recalling her weight gain when pregnant with her son, Daniel. "Once a week, give into a craving. Just once a week."
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"Smokey" Joe Williams
Born in 1886, Joseph Williams is a native of Seguin, Texas, but his small-town background wouldn't be foreshadowing for his future. Instead, Williams is one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, and he never threw a pitch in the major leagues.
Williams' career spanned an incredible 25 years from 1907-1932 – even more impressive as he did it in an era before pitch-counts and other modern strategies were used to protect a pitcher's arm. Although records remain incomplete, some of Williams' records are astronomical. For instance, in 1914 Williams is credited with a 41-3 win-loss record. In 1930 at the age of 44, Williams pitched a complete 12-inning game striking out 27 Kansas City Monarchs while leading his team to a 1-0 victory. Three times, in barnstorming exhibitions, Williams faced the eventual National League Champions, posting a 2-1 record (his one loss came to the New York Giants, 1-0, despite throwing a no-hitter).
Fellow pitcher, Leroy "Satchel" Paige is often remembered as the greatest pitcher of the Negro leagues, but Williams actually defeated Paige in their only head-to-head meeting (Paige was just bursting on the scene and Williams was in his mid-40s). Furthermore, in 1952, the Pittsburgh Courier ranked Williams the greatest pitcher in Negro league history, ahead of Paige. Finally, in 2001, respected baseball historian Bill James, ranked Williams the 52nd greatest player of all-time, regardless of league or position (the 12th best pitcher of all-time). The culmination of Williams' legendary career ended with him being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999. He was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2016.


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Why does discrimination exist at work, and what can we do about it?
July 12, 2017 November 27, 2018 Dominic Lill	age, Awareness, behaviour, differences, disabled, discrimination, diverse workforce, diversity, Equality, gender, ideas, intolerance, mistreatment, needs, offense, Personality, positive culture, prevention, productivity, race, Racism, religion, sexuality, society, training, work, Workplace
It's natural – positive even – for people to have differences; unique minds form original, passionate ideas. But problems arise when these differences lead to people mistreating others and not supporting their needs.
discrimination is not just a bad personality trait. It damages workplace productivity and, in many circumstances, it's against the law.
Businesses that promote equality and tackle challenging behaviour help us all move towards a more empathetic, accepting society. Businesses that respect differing attitudes, beliefs, and personalities reap the benefits of a diverse workforce – such as bringing new ideas to the table and cultivating an accepting, positive culture.
So why does discrimination still exist in workplaces?
In many cases, people unintentionally discriminate.
It could be due to a lack of awareness, dated traditional views, or plain tactlessness.
Someone trivialising a colleague's sexuality without realising their 'jokes' are offensive and inappropriate.
Staff undermining someone's religion by disregarding decisions they make based on their beliefs.
A recruiter disregarding a younger person's CV because they think they aren't mature enough.
Regardless of intention, these are all examples of discrimination.
The fact remains that intolerant views are not inborn; they are learned. Once xenophobic ideas set in, they are difficult to break in adulthood. That's why it's so important to challenge discrimination and prevent negative attitudes spreading in the workplace.
When you fail to support people's needs or prevent inappropriate or intolerant attitudes, you perpetuate discrimination – whether you intentionally ignored the situation or not.
You allow people to continue spreading these views, which they'll pass on to their children; and to their friends, and their friend's friends. And so the cycle of intolerance continues.
Many people need to be educated about equality and diversity.
Challenging deep-rooted behaviours is difficult – people are resistant to being told their line of thinking is wrong. But it's part of your duty of care to prevent discrimination and make sure all employees feel safe while at work.
You need a solid understanding of what discrimination looks like in the workplace to face it head on.
Under the Equality Act 2010, it is illegal to allow the mistreatment of or not support people with any of the nine protected characteristics:
Age – e.g. not offering promotions or opportunities to younger staff when they have the same experience and skills as older colleagues.
Disability – e.g. refusing to provide facilities for people with mobility issues, flexibility for people with physical or mental health issues, or support for people with learning disabilities/difficulties, like autism or dyslexia.
Gender reassignment – e.g. failure to allow reasonable time off for Trans people undergoing a sex change to attend appointments.
Marriage or civil partnership – e.g. not providing married people the same access to benefits or promotional opportunities as single people.
Pregnancy, maternity, or paternity – e.g. not providing facilities or flexibility to pregnant women or new mothers and fathers.
Race – e.g. allowing staff to make racist comments to colleagues.
Religion or belief – e.g. not providing flexibility for religious holidays or prayer, or respecting people's belief/lack of belief.
Sex – e.g. failing to prevent staff from making sexist comments, or paying different salaries to men and women for the same role, skills, and experience.
Sexual orientation – e.g. allowing employees to belittle or bully a staff member because they are gay.
What can businesses do to prevent discrimination?
It's easy for businesses to prevent discrimination now more than ever. You can make all sorts of low-cost adjustments, raise awareness, and use technology to fulfil the requirements of the Equality Act and enable people to work comfortably. For example, you could:
Put in place policies
Implement a grievance policy and an equality and diversity policy, and ensure everyone familiarises themselves with these.
Employment policies demonstrate the business' no-tolerance approach and their commitment to preventing and tackling discrimination. They should cover disciplinary procedures, expectations for everyone, and how to report any issues.
Train management and staff
Training in equality and diversity is widely accessible and important for raising awareness about tolerance. It's not typically covered in traditional educational settings, so what constitutes discrimination may be missing from some people's knowledge.
Training helps management and staff understand and respect people's different backgrounds, and how these differences are reflected in their beliefs and values. This understanding enables them to effectively work around and support others.
Implement supportive changes
This is tricky because there's no one-size-fits-all approach. You need to look at each situation on an individual basis. You could:
Allow flexible working hours
This allows Trans people to attend appointments, allows people with mental health issues to receive therapy or work more comfortably, and supports the chaotic schedule of new parents.
Have an open-door policy
Allow people to confidentially discuss issues in relation to discrimination at work with you. Building a culture of trust like this prevents people from feeling alone in facing their problems and discourages intolerant behaviour in the first place.
Support Neurodiverse people
People with autism or dyslexia process information differently (which in many cases is a real benefit and fosters creativity). You should make adjustments to harness their strengths and help them work in a comfortable way.
For people with autism, an individual approach is so important. As Dr. Stephen Shore said, "If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism." However, it's useful to provide them with written, concise instructions, and be careful when using figurative speech or idioms, as this can be confusing for some.
Keep their work routine consistent, as disrupting it is upsetting for some. Minimise any sensory distractions such as bright strip lights or noises where you can. Also, allowing a person with autism to work remotely or in a private work space can be a good way to accommodate their needs.
Ask people directly
People know what works best for them, so seek direct input. They may come up with ideas you would have never thought of on your own. This also builds a relationship of trust and appreciation between you and staff; it demonstrates that you're focused on supporting their needs and combatting discrimination in the workplace.
Liz Burton is a content author at High Speed Training: a UK-based online learning provider that offer a vast range of training courses, including Equality and Diversity, Autism Awareness, Health and Wellbeing, and many more.
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