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West Virginia now has its 2nd Baby Friendly designated hospital – St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington WV
St. Mary's Maternity Services receives prestigious international award
(HUNTINGTON)— St. Mary's Maternity Services has received prestigious international recognition as a Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility from Baby-Friendly USA.
Based on the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, the award recognizes birth facilities that offer breastfeeding mothers the information, confidence, and skills needed to successfully initiate and continue breastfeeding their babies.
"We are honored to become a Designated Baby-Friendly birth facility," said Mary Beth Stewart, clinical manager of St. Mary's Maternity Services. "The designation reinforces how passionate we are about the care that we provide to mothers and newborns to get them off to a great start."
St. Mary's is only the second birth facility in West Virginia and the only birth facility in the Tri-State region to be designated Baby-Friendly.
Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. is the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative ("BFHI"), a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.
Currently there are 512 active Baby-Friendly hospitals and birth centers in the United States. The "Baby-Friendly" designation is given after a rigorous on-site survey is completed. The award is maintained by continuing to practice the Ten Steps as demonstrated by quality processes. There are more than 20,000 designated Baby-Friendly hospitals and birth centers worldwide.
According to the CDC, infants who are breastfed have reduced risks of asthma, obesity, type 2 diabetes, ear and respiratory infections and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Breastfeeding can also help lower a mother's risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, ovarian cancer and breast cancer. According to the West Virginia Breastfeeding Alliance, West Virginia ranks 47th in the nation in breastfeeding rates.
West Virginia study published in Pediatric Research on prenatal alcohol exposure in late pregnancy
Mothers, Babies Overlooked in the Drug Crisis
Study: 54 out of every 1,000 WV children are affected by opioid use, will need $4B in services
Perinatal health experts encourage less smoking, more breastfeeding for southern West Virginia
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Q: How do i extend the area of effect on my GLSL shader? Im new to GLSL, and im writing my very first shader. The shader is written to be used with PIXIjs. I pretty much got the effect i want but it looks like the effect iv created is being masked and limited to the size of my sprite. see picture below.Can anybody tell me what im doing wrong? appreciate it

see the full code here: https://codepen.io/michell-morso/pen/dyMyxLd
my shader:
precision mediump float;
varying vec2 vTextureCoord;
uniform sampler2D uSampler;
uniform vec2 u_resolution;
uniform float progress;

void main(){
   vec2 uv = gl_FragCoord.xy/u_resolution.xy;
  float rnd = fract(sin(dot(uv.xy,vec2(12.9898,78.233)))*43758.5453123);
  vec2 cordi = vec2(vTextureCoord.x, vTextureCoord.y-rnd*progress);
  cordi = progress > 0. ? vec2(cordi.x+0.02*sin(cordi.y*52.0+progress*20.0),cordi.y):cordi;
  gl_FragColor = texture2D(uSampler, cordi);
}

A: I'm not sure how you want it to look. I'm guessing you want the effect to be larger, not clipped by the floor, or something else. Your shader looks good, but it can only affect the pixels within the sprite like you say. To render outside that area, you would need to add more geometry, scale up the sprite size, or even render a fullscreen quad so you have free reign on the entire screen.
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Q: Line profiling class instantiation in python I have some existing code that I'm trying to profile. I can successfully line profile class methods by adding a @profile decorator using kernprof.
Is there a general way to profile class instantiation? I have a few classes that have a quite complex inheritance structure. When I try to profile their init functions I get something like this:
Line #      Hits         Time  Per Hit   % Time  Line Contents
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   179                                               def __init__(self, data):
   180         1    8910739.0 8910739.0    100.0          super().__init__(data)
   181         1         10.0      10.0      0.0          self.mortgage_rate = 5.2  # rate in percentage

Which is a bit useless, because I don't know what actual parent __init__ function (this class has 2 parents, each of which have one or more parents) is being called.
Is there any way to do this better? For example, is there a way to automatically dive into each line, and profile the lines that get called by it (with limited depth)?

A: There are many ways:
The trace module
The trace module in the standard python libraries provides a handy function to track the execution of your program, line by line. Therefore it's pretty easy to figure out which function is called by your __init__ method.
Try to run the following codes in a python shell
from MyMod import MyClass
# Do necessary preparation for your module HERE

# --- Setup and start tracing ---
import sys, trace
tracer = trace.Trace( trace=0, count=0, timing=True,  countcallers=True)
tracer.run('MyClass()') # init your class and track the function calls
tracer.results().write_results(show_missing=False) # print result to the screen

The tracer will display the calling relationships exposed by running the program.
MyDependency.Fourth.__init__ -> MyDependency.Second.__init__
MyDependency.Second.__init__ -> MyDependency.Third.__init__
MyDependency.Third.__init__ -> MyDependency.First.__init__
MyClass.Child.__init__ -> MyDependency.Fourth.__init__

The trace module has also a CLI. The above python codes are equivalent to this shell command:
python -m trace -T test.py | grep __init__

where option -T is equivalent to countcallers=True.
The target script test.py should contain minimal codes to initialize your class.
Add line-profiler to the invoked functions
Now you know the names of modules, classes and methods which were invoked in your class initialization. Then you can  add @profile decorator to those functions.
As a side note: It's not necessary to modify the source code of each module for adding the decorator. Simply import them in your main module and run
profile.add_function(MyDependency.Third.__init__)
will have the same effect.
If you want to get a chronological trace of all lines of python codes that were invoked, use the following options
tracer = trace.Trace( ignoredirs=[sys.prefix, sys.exec_prefix ], trace=1, count=0, timing=True )

It will print out
 --- modulename: MyMod, funcname: __init__
0.00 MyMod.py(6):         super().__init__()
 --- modulename: MyDependency, funcname: __init__
0.00 MyDependency.py(17):         super().__init__()
...

where the first column is the walk clock time.
The sys.setprofile method
You can register a callback function via the sys.setprofile method. It will receive events of stack transition (when a function gets called or returns). Each event comes with a stack frame object, from which you can record the module, class and the function that is invoked.
This method will give you maximum flexibility. For example, you can filter out function calls with stack-depth or the length of execution time.
For an usage example, please see my older post for a similar question.
File structure for the above examples
The above results are based on the following module/class structure taken from another post.
File "MyDependency.py"
class First:
    ...
class Second(First):
    ...
class Third(First):
    ...
class Fourth(Second, Third):
    ...

File "MyModel.py"
from MyDependency import Fourth
class MyClass(Fourth):
    def __init__(self):
        super().__init__()


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New stroke imaging technology could reduce potential for patient brain damage
San Francisco–A new study, presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 15th Annual Meeting, found that new stroke imaging technology could decrease delays in care by up to 60 minutes, giving patients a better chance at making a full recovery.
The study, New Multiple CT Assessment of Acute Stroke Patients: Are We Ready for Prime Time?, shows that recent advances in imaging software in the angiosuite give neurointerventionalists the essential details required to diagnose a patient with large vessel occlusion (LVO) for an endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). This study suggests that in the future, stroke patients can bypass the CT scan or emergency department and go directly to the angiosuite for imaging and proper care.
"By using this technology in the angiosuite, hospitals can reduce intra-facility transfer delays and hence the time of stroke symptom onset to treatment, which will significantly reduce brain damage and improve outcomes for patients," said Nicole Cancelliere, lead author of the study and an interventional clinical research technologist at Toronto Western Hospital.
The time required to transfer a patient from their CT scan to the operating room could delay EVT by as long as 60 minutes.
Preliminary results show that the cone beam imaging software compares favorably with baseline and follow-up CT scans. The imaging allows accurate detection of hemorrhage, occlusion site, ischemic core, and tissue at risk, suggesting that baseline imaging can be performed in the angiosuite using cone beam imaging. The lead PI on this study, Professor Vitor Mendes Pereira, concluded by saying, "By reducing intra-facility transfer times, patients can receive EVT treatment sooner, which can significantly impact patient outcomes".
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'We'll see': Trump pressed on Taiwan intentions
5:18 pm on 1 January 2017
US President-elect Donald Trump has left open the possibility of meeting with Taiwan's president if she visits the United States after he is sworn in on 20 January.
US President-elect Donald Trump answers questions from reporters on 31 December at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: AFP
He also expressed continued doubts over whether Russia was responsible for computer hacks of Democratic Party officials in the lead-up to last year's election.
He spoke briefly to reporters upon entering a New Year's Eve celebration at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, where hundreds of guests, including Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone, were expected to gather.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will be in transit in Houston on 7 January and San Francisco on 13 January.
Asked by reporters if he would meet with her, if she were to be in the country at any point after he became president, Mr Trump said "we'll see".
He would not meet with any foreign leaders while Barack Obama was still in office, for protocol reasons, he said.
Mr Trump accepted a congratulatory telephone call from Ms Tsai shortly after his 8 November victory, which prompted Beijing to protest what it saw as a step to upset the "One China" policy that has been maintained by China and the US for decades.
On another foreign policy matter, Mr Trump warned against being quick to pin the blame on Russia for the hacking of the US emails, saying it could be unfair.
He said he knew things that other people did not know and he would say more later this week.
Mr Obama has expelled 35 Russian diplomats and imposed sanctions against a number of entities and individuals over the alleged cyber attacks.
Russia has denied being involved in hacking related to the election, calling the sanctions "ungrounded".
Local media, meanwhile, recently reported Sylvester Stallone was under consideration to head the National Endowment of the Arts under Mr Trump.
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Q: Calculate index position using sub queries on group by using date select user_id as sponsor_id,sum(points),created_at
from points_history
where created_at between '2014/08/12' and '2015/08/12' and transaction_type="debit"
group by user_id,DATE_FORMAT(created_at,"%d %M %Y")
order by DATE_FORMAT(created_at,"%d %M %Y"),sum(points) desc

sponsor_id      sum(points)     created_at
1               30             2014-12-08 10:54:59
2               25             2014-12-09 05:43:11
3               20             2014-12-09 06:58:40
1               5              2014-12-09 05:56:12
1               34             2014-08-23 10:42:32

here I want to calculate rank of particular sponsor using sponsor_id on daily basis .. I want to build a query that can return me something like as displayed below:
sponsor_id      rank    created_at
1               1               2014-12-08 10:54:59
1               3               2014-12-09 05:56:12
1               1               2014-08-23 10:42:32

I think I can use sub query like
select *
from (select user_id as sponsor_id,sum(points),created_at
      from points_history
      where created_at between '2014/08/12' and '2015/08/12' and transaction_type="debit"
      group by user_id,DATE_FORMAT(created_at,"%d %M %Y")
      order by DATE_FORMAT(created_at,"%d %M %Y"),sum(points) desc
) as t
where t.sponsor_id = 1

but how to calulate rank here.

A: Try this:
SELECT sponsor_id, points, created_at,
       IF(@dte=@dte:=DATE(created_at), @rank:=@rank+1, @rank:=1) AS rank
FROM (SELECT user_id AS sponsor_id, SUM(points) points, created_at
      FROM points_history
      WHERE created_at BETWEEN '2014-08-12' AND '2015-08-12' AND
            transaction_type = "debit"
      GROUP BY user_id, DATE_FORMAT(created_at,"%d %M %Y")
      ORDER BY DATE(created_at), SUM(points) DESC
     ) AS A, (SELECT @rank:=0, @dte:='') AS B
ORDER BY DATE(created_at), points DESC;


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Dr. John S. Baker, Jr.
Professor Emeritus, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
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Dr. John Baker is a Visiting Professor at The Center for the Constitution, Georgetown Law School and Visiting Professor at Peking University School of Transnational Law. He has been a Visiting Fellow at Oriel College, the University of Oxford (2012-2014) and taught a course at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford in 2014. He is Professor Emeritus of Law, and previously the Dale E. Bennett Professor of Law, at Louisiana State University Law School. He was an adjunct Fellow at the Heritage Foundation (Spring, 2008) and a Distinguished Scholar at the Catholic University of America Law School (2011-12). He has also taught at Tulane Law School, George Mason Law School, Pepperdine Law School, New York Law School, Hong Kong University, and the University of Dallas, School of Management He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Lyon III (France) (1999-2011) and at the Universidad de los Andes, Chile, where he was a Fulbright Specialist in 2012. He has lectured at universities and research institutes in Argentina, Austria, Brazil, China, Croatia, Peru, Slovenia, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines, where he was a Fulbright Fellow (2006).
Dr. Baker received his J.D., with honors, from the University of Michigan Law School and his B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Dallas. He also earned a Ph.D. in Political Thought from the University of London.
Baker has taught over a dozen different subjects, mostly in the area of public law. His main areas of interest are Constitutional Law (particularly federalism and separation of powers), Criminal Law, Anti-Terrorism Law, International Law, Health Care Law, Mediation, and Comparative Law.
In addition to law review articles and book chapters, Dr. Baker's academic publications include: Hall's Criminal Law: Cases and Materials (with Benson, Force and George; 5th ed. Michie, 1993); An Introduction to the Law of the United States (ed. with Levasseur; University Press of America, 1992). He has also published on Forbes.com, FoxNews.com, in The Washington Times, and a number of times in The Wall Street Journal.
He argues in federal court, including two oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court. For years, he taught courses for the Federalist Society on separation of powers with the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. In September, 2016, he taught a Supreme Court seminar in China with Justice Samuel Alito.
Following law school, he served as a law clerk in federal district court and as an assistant district attorney in New Orleans before joining LSU in 1975. While a professor, he has been as a consultant to USAID, USIA (now part of the State Department), the Justice Department, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Separation of Powers, and the Office of Planning in the White House. He served on an ABA Task Force which issued the report, The Federalization of Crime (1998) and later as a consultant to the "Bi-Partisan Task Force on the Over-federalization of Crime" (2012-2014) created by the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime.
Dr. Baker was a co-founder of the first iteration (1995) of Stratfor Inc., a global intelligence agency. He co-authored its first book: The Intelligence Edge (with Friedman, Friedman and Chapman; Crown Books/Random House 1997).
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Redbridge Council says it has three years to get contractors up to London Living Wage after Vision staff ask where their pay increase is
Ellena Cruse
Redbridge Council has three years to get contractors up to the London Living Wage. Picture: Ken Mears - Credit: Archant
A group of Vision staff claim they are paid below the London Living wage, despite Redbridge Council promising to up pay packets to meet the standard.
Back in November 2018, the local authority was officially accredited as a London Living Wage (LLW) employer at a ceremony in the Barbican Centre and pledged that all of its directly employed staff would be paid at least £10.55 per hour.
This means that the lowest wage a full-time adult worker will receive is around £20,500 per year.
However, anyone employed by the council's 100 plus contractors would not get the same privilege and their earnings would only be increased when the contractor's contract came up for renegotiation.
Vision, an independent charity which delivers culture and leisure services in Redbridge, had its contract renegotiated in June of this year, yet staff have not been given any rise in pay.
Vision employees have contacted the Recorder to ask where the rest of their money is.
"The leader of the council is not keeping his promises," said one employee.
"He is shifting the goalposts and is all talk and no action."
Another employee added: "I am so disappointed. I really believed in him, but how can he sign up and then not follow through?
"Redbridge should not have accredited status."
Deputy leader Councillor Kam Rai, said Vision's contract was "varied" and not renegotiated in June and "nothing was put out to tender".
He also said the council has three years to make sure its contractors pay the LLW so companies have time to raise the money.
"It was an election commitment to extend the living wage to our contractors and we also invite other employers in the borough to do the same, so ensuring the cost of living in the capital is acknowledged and to help hundreds of our loaid residents," he said.
"Committing to the LLW is the right thing to do but will take time to deliver with external partners.
"This is recognised by the living wage foundation and why organisations have three years to meet the conditions of the accreditation.
"These are challenging conversations as funding is tight but is something we want our partners to deliver over the next couple of years with our contractors.
"The easy solution for us would be to let contractors pay their staff what they want, but we believe the companies we contract with should also move towards paying the LLW and we will play our part in assisting them achieve this.
"Specifically, in regards to Vision we expect them to be in a position to pay the LLW during 2021."


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Getting to know Hattie B's Hot Chicken
Block 16, Hattie B's
With craveable flavors pulled in from across the country, Block 16 Urban Food Hall at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas was destined to be a hit when it opened. But Block 16 is much more than the sum of its parts. So we thought we'd get to know a little more about the individual food purveyors found inside this culinary complex, starting with Hattie B's Hot Chicken. This Nashville-based, family-run business has quickly become one of its home city's must-visit foodie destinations. We visited with father-son co-founders Nick Bishop Sr. and Nick Bishop Jr. to talk about the origins of Hattie B's, what makes great hot chicken, and why they decided to bring this Nashville favorite to The Cosmopolitan.
For those unfamiliar with Hattie B's Hot Chicken, how would you describe it?
Nick Jr.: Hattie B's is unlike anything you've ever had. We take great Southern fried chicken and just flip it on its head. After a long night out at the tables, or dancing, or seeing a show, it's a good way to end your night on a high note.
Obviously, you're a family-run business, but how important is family overall to the Hattie B's story?
Nick Sr.: As a company, as an organization, we're all about family. Our family consists of our fry cooks in the back of the house, and our general managers. Our family circle is why we're here. It's why we're successful. And I come from a restaurant family. My father actually had a long career with a restaurant company. My father is a great teacher and a great leader, and has been a great influence to both Nick [Jr.] and I through the years.
Nick [Jr.] started working with me back in 2010 at the first restaurant that I opened down in Cool Springs, a place called Bishop's. Southern comfort food. He is great with people. He's great in building teams. And he's great with just the energy and getting out and introducing himself to folks. Quickly worked me out of a job. You know, I would show up for work and he'd look at me like, "What are you doing here?"
"The main ingredient of our hot chicken is love."
– Nick Bishop Sr.
It also gave me an opportunity to take extra time off during the week. I played a little golf. Got out on my boat a little bit and tried to enjoy a little retirement, but that didn't work for me. So, we started thinking about an iconic food item here in Nashville, hot chicken, which we had all grown up as family eating. We started working on that together down at Bishop's. We put together our spice blend and what we felt like was truly authentic for us. Started testing it on many of our customers that came in the store. It got a lot of great reviews. A lot of people enjoyed it. It quickly became about 30 percent of our menu sales.
Some people said, "You know, it's a little hotter than I expected," so we worked towards different levels of heat. We have Southern fried chicken, which is just great fried chicken. And then the other five levels of heat: Mild, Medium, Hot!, Damn Hot!, and our hottest is Shut the Cluck Up. You know, that's a lot of fun for people as well. That's kind of the origin and how we started Hattie B's.
The name "Hattie B's" comes from family, too, right?
Nick Sr.: Yeah, Hattie B's is my grandmother and my mother and my seven-year-old granddaughter. They're all Hatties.
Nick Jr.: For me, I think the family aspect was there in the beginning. It was how it all started. I think there's a level of trust that you have with family. And so, being able to come into that experience and that trust, and that bond, and being able to apply it to how we treat our guests and our staff. And even watching a lot of our families kind of combine. Staff gets married, and graduates college. You get to share in parts of their own lives and their own families. I think that makes it really a special thing for us.
Nick Sr.: Something I think that Nick Junior and I strive to do is surround ourselves with great people, people we can have fun with, and that have energy, and that can share that with people that visit with us. But my dad, at 88, he'll come and visit, he and my mother. He's got to have Hattie B's while he's in town. I generally give him a legal pad and a pen. He will disappear for about an hour, come back with a page and a half of notes on things that we haven't done really well and things that we need to improve. And things that he feels we need to get better at.
What is so special about Hattie B's chicken that you just can't find elsewhere?
Nick Jr.: You know, I think it starts with a great Southern fried piece of chicken, which is something we really knew we had before the hot chicken piece of it came along. Again, out at Bishop's we served great Southern fried chicken. That was where it all started. But growing up around hot chicken and knowing that it was very much a uniquely Nashville thing, but had not made its way outside of the city—kind of paralleling that with the way Nashville was growing. We saw a chance to add our spin on it. And then you realize as you go around to the hot chicken places that everybody does it a little differently. Once we realized that, that gave us sort of the freedom to do it our way while still paying homage to the original form of the dish.
Nick Sr.: I think the main ingredient of our hot chicken is love. We put a lot of love into what we do. And really, trying to create an experience that people will come back and enjoy. Having that opportunity to bring them back and be a part of that in all of our locations is very special.
Nick Jr.: We take a lot of pride in being a place where you'll find people from all over the city, all walks of life, all ages, all races, all religions. It's probably my favorite part of Hattie B's, to look around the dining room and just see this sea of diversity. People that are there for fried chicken. It's a pretty neat thing that can kind of unite and unify people.
What goes into making that experience? How do you ensure guests have that special feeling?
Nick Jr.: Some of the details that I think are important to Hattie B's and how we run our restaurants start with hospitality. We can fix food that we mess up. We can't fix service. A lot of people come and experience hot chicken for their first time with Hattie B's. And it may be their first stop when they visit Nashville, or their last stop. Knowing that, it forces us to step our game up and really bring it every day. For us, that was just sort of one of the keys to our early success: being thankful and grateful for the people that were willing to wait in a line or walk through the doors, or try to squeeze in at a table with somebody, some stranger that they don't know. That's part of the experience of being here.
There's such a great variation from day to day here. Whether it's the type of people that come in, or music that's playing—you could have Mötley Crüe one day or De La Soul the next day—or something that's going on in town. It keeps things fresh and we try to be as authentic and real from day to day. And just sort of figure out problems as they come, and make sure that everyone that walks through our doors understands how thankful we are that they chose us.
What made The Cosmopolitan a good fit for Hattie B's first West Coast location?
Nick Jr.: The Cosmopolitan, first and foremost, has a world-class culinary program. From the restaurants to the bars, we fell in love immediately with a lot of the other chefs and restaurants that were already there, and knew that we would fit in with that group well. And then after meeting the team, we hit it off immediately and knew pretty quickly that it was a place that we wanted to be. To be a part of that was an honor and something that we're really excited about.
Being a part of the Block 16 experience is something that is brand new to us. We've had standalone restaurants and kind of do our own thing. When they told us that Lardo, and Pok Pok [Wing], and Ghost Donkey, and some of these incredible restaurants and bars were going to be a part, we were all in. Those are restaurants that have an incredible reputation around the country and around the world. And so, for us, I think it was a source of pride to go, "Hey, we're right in there with them. We're doing our thing."
July 14, 2020 at 5:09PM
My daughter and son-in-law live in Georgia and raved about Hattie. B's chicken., which is available in their state. On a visit to Las Vegas, they drove to the Cosmopolitan from our Summerlin home, and returned with an abundance of Hattie B's chicken with various sides and various level of heat. Wow! The best we have ever experienced. Flavor on steroids!.
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Start Discussion *I love Hattie B 's Fried Chicken . It is severed crisp, hot and juicy! Sides are good too, like the greens and macaroni and cheese. You can order your chicken, mild, medium, hot and super hot! If you want to burn your tongue and stomach lining then , order the super hot!! It's all delicious!! I first tried it on a girls trip to Nashville this past November. Then discovered they have it at the Cosmopolitan Casino's food court, which i can get here at home in Las Vegas! So happy, i can enjoy it again and again!?
I am so looking forward to visiting Hattie B's but disappointed that the Vegas location doesn't have a gluten free option. My wife won't be able to enjoy it with us!
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PHOTOS: Venus and Serena Williams Arrive in Lagos
History was made again in Lagos on Tuesday as one of the Williams' sisters and tennis icon, Venus Williams, finally arrived in Lagos, as widely reported in the local and international media.
Venus, the older of the two world's renowned tennis icons, arrived in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital about 3:35pm, aboard a Delta Airline flight. She was welcomed to the hands of officials of Connect Marketing Services Ltd and scores of journalists, who had waited anxiously outside of the arrival lounge of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja.
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Ripples of Hurricane Sandy may hit Lagos within a week - Govt
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday warned residents of the state to prepare for the ripple effect of Hurricane Sandy in the state.
The Commissioner for Waterfront Development and Infrastructure, Mr. Adesegun Oniru, said the government was projecting that within seven to 14 days, the state would experience the ripple effect of the hurricane in its coast lines.
He explained that the government based its projection on, "experience, records and study of past happenings" and had started taking precautionary measures.
PHOTOS: Ex-BBA Housemates, Barbz and Zainab in lesbianism act
South African model Barbz went to Sierre Leone last week to support her former BBA Housemate Zainab on a cancer event she organised. While there, the two shared intimate time, took photos and posted on their twitter pages...
Ajimobi's wife Denies Money Laundering Arrest in London; Sues PM News N1Billion Over Report
Wife of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, Florence, has denied reports of her arrest by the Metropolitan Police in London.
Speaking with journalists in a telephone interview on Tuesday, the governor's wife described the news of her arrest as the handiwork of the opposition trying to discredit the Ajimobi-led administration in the state.
An evening newspaper had, on Tuesday in its online version, published a report entitled 'Anxiety over Florence Ajimobi's alleged arrest in UK.' An online agency, Newsleak,also claimed that the wife of the governor had been arrested in London for money laundering.
Asked if she was invited by the police since her arrival in London, she said, "No, not at all. I came back with my daughter on Sunday. Now, I am getting ready to come back home. I have not been invited by the police and I don't know what all this is about."
PHOTOS: Munachi Abii covers maiden edition of The Beauty Box Magazine
The Beauty Box magazine is a new magazine which has come to set the pace for hair, makeup and skin care in Nigeria and Muna is on the cover of the first edition. CUTE!!!
Kim Kardashian's sex tape up for sales
Kim Kardashian is said to be horrified after a second sex tape starring her has gone on sale for £19m.
The X-rated footage allegedly features the 32-year-old reality TV star and her ex-boyfriend Ray J engaged in erotic acts which are even raunchier than their first home video which leaked in 2007 and eventually released as a DVD entitled Kim Kardashian: Superstar.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "It's definitely Kim in the video. And it's even raunchier than her last one. There are all kinds of eye-popping moments."
Kim is said to be terrified the latest sex tape will appear online and cause problems in her relationship with 35-year-old rapper Kanye West.
The source added: "Kim fears this will damage her relationship with Kanye West.
...i trust alaba boys to release it soonest!!! :D
PHOTOS: Flavour's club opening and album Launch
Flavour recently opened his multimillion naira club "2nite Club", situated at 1, Aguileri Street, Industrial Layout, Enugu, on Thursday October 24th. His album listening party also held that day.
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PHOTO: Agbani Darego and Tinsel's Chris Attoh Cover Complete Fashion Magazine
PHOTOS: Singer Adokiye poses nude for $200,000
Fast-rising Singer Adokiye Kyrian Yvonne (a.k.a Adokiye) who recently debuted with two songs - "Baby Baby" ft Olamide and "Kulumo Kulumo" ft Black 70 was reportedly paid $200,000 (plus a G Wagon Mercedes Benz car) for this photo shoot with a magazine tabloid in New York.
...talking bou fast money and fast cars... :p
22 year old domestic worker found dead in his boss' swimming pool
22 year old Onyeka Kingley Raphael (pictured above) was found dead in the bottom of a swimming pool in the home he worked as a domestic help. His body was removed early Saturday morning from a house on Babatunde Asimi Street, Ogudu GRA.
His family, suspecting fowl play, has petitioned the police, asking for a thorough investigation because when Kingsley's body was removed by policemen from Ogudu police station, eye witnesses said there were no visible injuries on his body except a twisted neck, suggesting that the domestic worker may have been strangled before being dumped in the pool.
VIDEO DOWNLOAD : Dammy Krane – Condom Sir (Gangnam style Cover)
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PHOTO: Check Out Mercy Johnson's Baby Bump
Nollywood star Mercy Johnson will give birth to her first child very soon and the Nigerian celebrity is showing off her baby bump!
The actress has been spotted at various events and movie sets glowing and brimming with that maternal joy!
Mercy is married to Prince Odianosen Okojie. The lovebirds tied the knot on the 27th of August 2011.
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Jim Iyke set to host own reality TV show
The actor and businessman is set to host his own reality TV show on cable TV. Jim Iyke Unscripted is a joint production of Africa Magic and Oh Africa TV and will access all areas of the actor's life. The reality TV show was brokered by Jim's UK-based management company, Greyology Inc, and will show you a Jim Iyke you have never seen before.
Jim Iyke Unscripted will hit your screens in a matter of weeks as the actor is said to have started production.
3rd Mainland Bridge re-opens today
The Federal Government will today (Tuesday) reopen the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, one week ahead of the scheduled delivery date of November 6, 2012.
The government had partially closed the bridge on July 7 to enable the contractor, Messrs Boroni Prono and Company Limited, to replace eight expansion joints on the bridge for a contract sum of N1bn.
The reopening of the bridge will come as a welcome relief to motorists and commuters, who have had to connect Lagos Island, Victoria Island, Lekki, Ajah and Epe from different parts of the mainland through Western Avenue due to restriction of vehicular movement on the bridge from 12 noon to 12am, while opening for movement to the mainland within the same time.
Lara George gives birth to a baby girl
Gospel singer and member of the now-defunct KUSH band which consist of Emem, TY Bello and a forth male member has given birth to a baby girl. She delivered the baby girl recently in the United States.
This would be her second child with husband, Gbenga George who got married few years ago and already have a son, Adeoba Alexander George.
PHOTOS: P-Square, Bracket, Aki and Paw Paw in private jet
#bosstinZzzz!!!! The A-list celebs flew in a private jet for a business trip.
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Hope You all had a wonderful Celebration!
Nicki minaj snubs Mario Balotelli
Manchester city, mario balotelli was left heart broken after nicki minaj refused to see the football star at her just concluded concert in manchester.
The 29 year old 'super bass' rapper who recently claimed she would love to settle down and have a family in the near future refused to meet the manchester city player on Monday night because she was so exhausted after her concert in the city.
This left mario who is a big fan of the American rapper disappointed, the football star was said to have purchased gift items for nicki including a camera. The forward who was accompanied to the concert by some of his team mates left the concert gutted.
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20-year old student sells virginity for $780,000
A Brazilian student is selling her virginity for $780,000 cheque after putting it online for auction. A man called Natsu, from Japan, fended off strong competition from American bidders Jack Miller and Jack Right, and Indian big-spender Rudra Chatterjee, to secure a date with 20-year-old Catarina Migliorini.
She said she will be using the money gotten from selling her virginity for charity to help poverty-stricken families to build homes.
This unusual auction has sparked outrage from all over the world. Some people have been calling Catarina a sex worker but she said since it is a one-time thing, that can't make her one.
Catarina will meet her buyer on board of a plane and she will be interviewed before and after the sexual act.
Catarina Migliorini defended her choice by saying:
'I saw this as a business. I have the opportunity to travel, to be part of a movie and get a bonus with it.
'If you only do it once in your life then you are not a prostitute, just like if you take one amazing photograph it does not automatically make you a photographer.
'The auction is just business, I'm a romantic girl at heart and believe in love. But this will make a big difference to my area.'
Hot FM Abuja Costume Party
The annual H2 costume party organised by Hot fm 98.3 Abuja will hold this Saturday October 27, 2012 in Abuja. The costume party made its debut last year at the Aqua nite club in Transcorpe Hilton Abuja and it was a smash. It had in attendance the likes of Dbanj, Ikechukwu, P-square, Sam Clef, Uti, Denrele and lots more. This year, Hot 98.3 FM is at it again, only this time it promises to be even bigger and better with the H2 Party. Come and relive the Hot fm Halloween party experience with the H2 party this year at the Sofa Lounge, wuse 2, Abuja.
Entry is free!!! Just be in your costume!
PHOTOS: Karen Igho shows off Tattoos on her boobs and bum
Nice lipstick...*lipsealed*
Kofya Brown Evicted From Gulder Ultimate Search 9
Kofya Brown, the 25 year old Computer Science undergraduate, became the first contender to be evicted from Gulder Ultimate Search 9. She failed the first test of Christopher Okagbue, one of the three Gulder Ultimate Search 9 Gatekeepers, thus ending her quest in search of the Gatekeeper's fortune.
She has a 7 year old daughter, named Jessica, whom she described as her best friend. She said one of the reasons she entered for Gulder Ultimate Search 9 was so she could use the prize money to take care of Jessica.
During her interview, a tearful Kofya had a few words for her 7 year old daughter: "And to Jessica, don't mind my tears, mummy loves you. Just know that even if I'm out here, I'll still continue to do my best to give you what you deserve in life, okay?"
Even though Kofya was the first contender evicted, she'll smile to the bank with N1 million
For more exciting episodes of Gulder Ultimate Search 9, The Gatekeeper's Fortune, stay tuned to the following stations: AIT and African Magic World (DSTV) and Real Star (Star Times) at 10pm.
Photos: Dame Patience Jonathan celebrates 55th birthday
Our first lady celebrated her 55th birthday on October 25th at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Her husband, kids, mother-in-law and close friends were all there to celebrate with her.
Happy birthday to her!
Taraba Governor Not Dead; Survives Plane Crash
The Commissioner for Information in Taraba State, Mr Emmanuel Bello has confirmed that the governor of the state, survived the plane crash and he is now on bed and receiving medical attention.
Mr Bello in a live phone-in on our flagship News At Ten stated that "we have a situation on our hands but to the glory of God, the Governor is alive and he is already been given the attention he needs right now."
"For now he is on bed and alive to the glory of God" he added.
The Commissioner however refused to confirm whether the governor was the one that flew the crashed plane.
"We are getting all sorts of information but we are working to get the situation under control and there is no reason to panic" he affirmed.
Earlier Reports
An official of the Federal Airport Authority (FAAN) has just confirmed that the plane, a Cessan 208 with six passengers lost control 38miles to landing at 1.730z in Yola.
According to the FAAN official, the plane took off from Jalingo, the Taraba State capital to Yola Airport.
FAAN claimed the crash was confirmed by its official at the Yola Airport Control tower.
Meanwhile a statement released by officials of the state government confirmed the presence of the governor on the plane that crashed in Yola , but the statement also confirmed that the governor was not dead.
Mr Suntai was reportedly flying the private jet that had five other passengers and all of them were injured, but none of them died, the statement said.
The governor is said to be currently receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Yola.
Two students arrested over kidnap, rape, murder of school mate
Two students of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Henry Edewo, 21 and Emmanuel Isikhuime (pictured above), have been arrested by the Police for kidnapping, raping and murdering a female student, one Mercy Peter, 21, also a student of the institution.
They were alleged to have buried their victim in a shallow grave in a forest at Ugbor village, Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, after killing her.
Vanguard gathered that the victim, who was kidnapped on July 29, this year, was killed four days later after she was serially raped by the suspects.
They were also alleged to have continued to demand for ransom from her parents after killing her.
State Police Public Relations Officer, Anthony Airhuoyo, however, told newsmen that the police made a breakthrough in the case on October 17 when two of the suspects were arrested.
He added that a third suspect, whose name was given as Charles, was still on the run.
Airhuoyo disclosed that the suspects took the police to the spot where they buried Mercy and her corpse was exhumed. He said they were awaiting autopsy report.
Source: Vanguard
Justin Bieber sued: you stole my credit card for penis enlargement
Justin Bieber bought himself a penis enlargement with a stolen credit card and he's also cheating on his GF with Kesha, Rihanna and Penelope Cruz, this according to a crazy new lawsuit filed in court and obtained by TMZ.
Bieber has been sued in Michigan by a man claiming to be Selena Gomez's father, who makes some of the most insane, and obviously untrue allegations ever documented in court.
Among the highlights:
"Bieber has cost me $426.78 and never paid me back. This money was used as abortion money because Justin Bieber got my daughter Selena pregnant in my bedroom, on my canadian bear rug."
"Usher Raymond came to my house on the forth of july 2012 and sodomized me with a firework and lit it inside my anal area while blaring kate perry [sic] firework song in my ear drums."
"[Bieber] gave selena a std and Bieber stole my credit card to buy him and sean p-ditty [sic] combs cocaine to use in drug free school zones."
"Bieber also got a penis enlargement with my stolen american express card. "
Funny right?
Forbes Nominates Dangote, Elumelu others for Africa Person of the Year Award
The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Mr. Tony Elumelu, have been nominated for the Forbes Africa Person of the Year Award.
They are the two Nigerians who made the five-man list. Others on the list are Malawian President Joyce Banda, Managing Director of Kenya's Equity Bank Limited, Dr. James Mwangi and co-founder of Aspen Pharmacare, Mr. Stephen Saad.
Alhaji Aliko Dangote who was the runner-up to Forbes Africa Person of the Year Award, is still Africa's richest man, worth more than $11.2 Billion. Dangote continues to be one of the continents biggest employer of labour. Both Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Mr Tony Elumelu are the only Nigerians nominated for this award, other nominees are Malawian President Joyce Banda, Managing Director of Kenya's Equity Bank Limited, Dr James Mwangi and co- founder of Aspen Pharmacare, Mr Stephen Saad.
Nation newspaper also informs that the winner of this award would have had a remarkable influence on the events of the year on the African continents.
PHOTO: Osita Iheme in a bath tub with two naked ladies
The picture above just surfaced online and it is said to be from the photoshoot by South African based TV network, VUZU TV to announce Osita Iheme as her new ambassador. The actor popularly known as Paw Paw would be making a reported sum of eleven million naira ($70,000) from the deal.
heheheee...small BIG man!
Mikel Obi explains why he started a record label
'Apart from football, music is another thing I had passion for while I was growing up in Jos. I have so much emotional attachment to music. It lifts my soul and makes me happy. The arrival of MMM Records (Matured Money Minds) has gone a long way to show the deep love I have for music. I want to contribute my little quota to the growth of the music industry in Nigeria. I'm a good song writer and singer. If I wasn't a footballer, I would have done well as a singer or a disc jockey (DJ)' - Mikel Obi
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Tonto Dike Fires Back at Burna Boy
I'm sure you all remember Burna boy's tweet bou all wack artists deserving death, though he specifically said he wasn't referring to Ms Dike. Well, Tonto apparently didn't believe him, and after watching Burna Boy's fall from the stage at the Headies went to twitter to make fun of him...heheheeee...See her tweets below...
Video: Burna Boy falls off stage while performing at the Headies 2012
Burna Boy was about performing at The Headies on Saturday night when he missed a step and fell off stage. He however got back on stage and gave a great performance.
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Minister of Aviation refutes reports of a bomb scare on Arik flight
According to reports making the round, a man attempted to blow up an Arik Air plane that landed at the Abuja Airport from Maiduguri this afternoon. The report claimed that the man stood up inside the plane and told all the passengers to pray, that he was going to blow up the plane.
The Minister of Aviation has debunked the claim and even issued a statement. See it below..
"Alleged Bomb on Arik Flight a Hoax- Ministry
The rumour making the rounds of a bomb scare on an Arik Airline flight from Maiduguri to Abuja is absolutely false. In fact, it is a hoax as there is no iota of truth whatsoever in this wicked rumour.
Motorcyclist sells nurse to ritual killers for N10,000
A commercial motorcyclist, identified simply as Ifeanyi, has been arrested for allegedly handing over a nurse, Mrs. Helen Ilonge (picture above), to ritual killers after collecting N10, 000.
Punch Metro learnt that Ilonge had on Tuesday last week took Ifeanyi's motorcycle on her way to Igoli along the Ogoja-Ikom Highway in Ogoja LGA. Ilonge, the coordinator of Primary Health Care in Bekwarra Local Government Area of Cross River State, was coming from a programme at the Assemblies of God Church, Abakaliki in Ebonyi State, and had alighted from a vehicle at Okpongrinya junction before taking the bike.
Jim Iyke releases statement about alleged 11 year old son
A few days ago, Stella Dimoko Korkus broke the news about Jim Iyke recently finding out that he has an 11 year old son with an ex girlfriend who relocated to the UK many years ago.The actor has finally released a statement via his media manager addressing the issue. See it below...
"Jim Iyke is aware of the viral story currently making the headlines and wishes to state that this is not the first time that issues of this nature have arisen. Friends and fans who follow his activities closely will recall a number of occasions in the past when baseless claims of paternity and even marriage were made. Nonetheless, as a responsible man, he is always disposed to verify any such development(s) brought to his attention and when any satisfactory outcome has been ascertained, the general public will be duly informed without ambiguity. The only specifics at the present time is that at the age of 22yrs-23yrs old he dated for a brief period the lady at the center of the story who subsequently left Nigeria for the UK. "There had been no contact between them ever since and by implication no linkling of the existence of a living product of that encounter. Since this is more about an innocent child than the star himself we advise caution and respect for privacy. Mitch Ngaman, Media Manager."
Headies 2012: Full List of Winners
Best RnB Singer - May D - Soundtrack
Best Pop Single - Iyanya - Kukere
Best Rap Single - Angeli -Vector ft 9ice
Best RnB/Pop Album - P Square
Best Street Hop - Chuddy K
Best RnB Pop Album - P-Square
Best Rap Album - Ice Prince - E.L.I
Best Vocal Performance (Male) - Wande Coal - Private Trips
Best Vocal Performance (Female) - Tiwa Savage - Love Me Love Me Love Me
Best Collaboration - Sound Sultan ft Excel and Flavour - Orobo
Revelation of the Year - Wizkid
Recording of the Year - Brymo - Ara
Best Label Head - Banky W
Producer of the Year - TY Mix - Super C Season (Naeto C)
Lyricist on the Roll - Vector - Angeli
Next Rated - Davido
African Artist of the Year - Sarkodie (Ghana) Azonto
Artiste of the Year - Wizkid
Album of the Year - Psquare - The Invasion
Best Music Video (Director) - Jude Okoye - Chop My Money
Song of the Year - D'banj - Oliver Twist
Headies Hall of Fame - Femi Kuti
Adele gives birth to a baby boy
Adele and her boyfriend Simon Konecki have welcomed a baby boy, according to reports.
The 24-year-old singer and her 38-year-old beau brought their child into the world last week.
"Adele and Simon are ecstatic at their new arrival," a source said. "She was over the moon that they were expecting their first child together."
In August, Simon said, "The baby is coming so soon. I'm very excited. Adele is doing well and we can't wait."
Adele revealed the news of her pregnancy back in June.
Big Congrats!!
MUST READ - What I Want in a Man!
A girlfriend sent this to me this morning...I had a good laugh doe! Funny how what women want in a guy change over the years.
Heheheeee...Check it out below:
What I Want In a Man, Original List
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Flavour N'abania Set to open nite club In Enugu
Highlife music star, Flavour is getting ready to officially open his night club - 2nite Club - in Enugu. The opening will take place next Wednesday October 24th. His new album listening party will hold at the club on that day.
SHOCKER!! Jim Iyke has an eleven year old son
Actor Jim Iyke has an eleven year old son and he is said to have just found out. The son named Mario Ikechukwu lives in the UK with her mother and the actor was only told about his son days ago by a cousin.
It is said that Jim Iyke and Chantelle Nkechi Benson were an item while she was an undergraduate in Abia State University. She travelled to the United Kingdom while she was four months pregnant with Mario and on giving birth to their son, decided to raise the child without Jim Iyke.
There has not been any official words from the artist since this broke out...STAY TUNED!!
Naeto C and wife expecting a baby
Naeto C would soon be a father, as can tell that his wife – Nicole Chikwe is pregnant.
Witness at the pre-wedding party for socialite – Rotimi Domingo said Nicole was seen with a slight bulge and wearing flat shoes, typical of an expectant woman/mother and was stuck to her seat all through the event. NaetoChukwu Chikwe and Nicole Chukwueke got married in July.
If this is true...Wishing the couple all the best.
Nollywood Actress, Oge Okoye Bags Doctorate Degree In USA
Actress and mother Oge Okoye has been honoured with a doctorate degree by Wisconsin International University, USA following her exceptional interpretation of the role in the movie titled 'Fulani'.
The ceremony for the honorees where she was the only entertainment personality honoured – took place today in Lagos, at the Auditorium, NECA House, Central Business District in Ikeja.
British Man charged for smuggling 80,000 guns and 32 million rounds of ammunition to Nigeria
A 42-year-old British arms dealer who is accused of smuggling 80,000 guns and 32 million rounds of ammunition worth £840,000 from China to Nigeria has dismissed the allegations as 'ludicrous'.
Gary Hyde, of Newton on Derwent, East Yorkshire, allegedly smuggled 40,000 AK47 assault rifles, 30,000 other rifles, 10,000 9mm pistols and the ammunition across the world in 2007.
The York-based businessman – a former director of UK companies York Guns and Jago Ltd – is said to have organised the trade and transportation of the weapons in contravention of UK arms laws.
Hyde has pleaded not guilty to smuggling the 80,000 guns and 32 million rounds of ammunition.
A previous trial into the charges against Hyde was abandoned, the jury was told.
Hyde denied two counts of becoming knowingly concerned in the movement of controlled goods between March 2006, and December 2007. He also denied one count of concealing criminal property between March 2006, and December 2008.
Aki and Paw Paw turn movie producers
Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki) and Osita Iheme (Paw Paw) have formed their own film company and are currently working on their first movie, a comedy which will be released before the end of the year to mark their ten years in Nollywood.
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55 BC marked a dramatic change in the history of the island of Britain. The island was inhabited at the time by a collection of Celtic tribes, loosely connected culturally and ethnically but strongly independent of each other, perhaps joining together infrequently into small alliances but never as one nation. Before 55 BC, the island was regarded to the 'civilised world' as mysterious, wild, and almost mythical. Plutarch, Greek biographer and essayist, wrote that it "provided much dispute among many writers over whether its named and story had been made up, since it had not and did not now exist". However, 55 BC was the year to end debate, as Caesar became the first Roman leader to launch an invasion of the island. Although Caesar's invasions left no soldiers behind, and no territories occupied, the reach of the Roman empire had touched the island, and the attention of Rome would never be far away.
Hadrian's Wall, Walltown Crags, Martyn Wright, Flickr Creative Commons
Following the successful invasion of Britain by the Emperor Claudius in 43 AD, Rome steadily expanded her territories north, as far as Scotland, and into Wales. The general Agricola achieved some successes here, but unrest further south made true consolidation of the far north impossible. Therefore, a symbolic border was set at Hadrian's Wall, although the Roman territory did encroach further north intermittently over the subsequent few centuries.
Control of Britain was always turbulent, and later in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD Britain became the perfect breeding ground for rebellions against Rome, and usurpers to the Emperor. With increased barbarian incursions occurring both in Britain and elsewhere within the Empire, there was a steady decline of Roman Britain. By the early 5th century AD, Roman imperial control of the province had been transferred to local municipalities and warlords, until the island began to fall gradually to Saxon rule. Nevertheless, distinct Roman cultural influences remained, including those on mythology, government and the economy. This Romano-British culture resisted Anglo-Saxon rule, and potentially provided a basis for the legend of King Arthur.
Invasions of Julius Caesar
Under Caesar's governorship of Transalpine Gaul, which he had been allocated as one of three provinces to govern following his consulship in 59 BC, Roman control extended further north than ever before. At the time, Transalpine Gaul had consisted only of the area just beyond the Alps, in what is now South-East France. However, during the Gallic Wars Caesar had pressed north, fighting against the Belagae, a tribe who occupied modern Belgium. Following success here, and with little time remaining in the campaigning season, Caesar took the decision to make a small reconnaissance into Britain in 55 BC, in preparation for a later, and larger, punitive expedition. This was provoked by Briton aid being extended to Caesar's Gallic enemies.
Caesar sent Gaius Volusenus to scout the coast, as even local traders were unable, or unwilling, to provide information about Britain. With an area near Dover chosen, Caesar rapidly mobilised two legions and launched an amphibious landing, leaving behind his cavalry to provide later reinforcement. Fighting was fierce, with the Roman infantry, who were stalled by the deeper water, being attacked by Briton missiles and chariots. Whilst Caesar's use of warships, which were novel and frightening to the Britons, as mobile batteries for his slingers and archers bought enough space for the infantry to group together on solid land, full pursuit of victory could not be achieved without the cavalry, who whose arrival was blocked by storms, which also destroyed many of Caesar's ships. Acknowledging a potentially dire situation, Caesar withdrew to Gaul as soon as the weather allowed, demanding hostages to be sent to him there. Despite little tangible achievement, the landing in Britain earnt Caesar a thanksgiving (supplicatio) of twenty days in Rome.
Seven Wonders, Sandwich, Kent, Barry Marsh, Flickr Creative Commons
A second invasion was planned for 52 BC, for which Caesar had newer, shallower shops designed, for easier disembarkation. Moreover, he gathered a much larger force of five legions, with two thousand cavalrymen, and a rear-guard of three legions, and two thousand cavalrymen, who were stationed in Gaul. Caesar's landing between Deal and Sandwich in Kent was uncontested, and his men advanced immediately, achieving victory in a battle inland, probably on the River Stour.
Further advance was hindered by another storm, which caused great damage to the fleet. Having repaired his ships, Caesar marched again against the Briton forces, who were united under Cassievellaunus, one of the tribal chiefs. The Britons were defeated by heavy Roman infantry on two occasions, leading Cassievellaunus to resort to guerrilla tactics. These defeats caused several tribes, most notably the Trinobantes, to defect. Following another defeat at his stronghold, reckoned to be the hill fort at the Devil's Dyke in Hertfordshire, Cassivellaunus was forced to sue for peace.
Whilst no Roman troops were retained in Britain to further Caesar's interests, he did leave Commius, a Gallic chief who had been his loyal envoy to the Britons during the war and whom he made King of the Atrebates, the largest Briton tribe at the time, based in modern Hampshire.
The invasion of Claudius
Emperor Augustus had planned further invasions of Britain in 34, 27 and 25 BC, but circumstances had proved unfavourable, and instead a diplomatic relationship between Britain and the Roman empire followed. Augustus' involvement is suggested in his Res Gestae¸ an inscribed list of his accomplishments, which note two individuals, an Artaxares of the Britons, and a Dumnobellaunus, also likely from Britain, as probable refugees who came to him. It is likely the Romans aimed to influence Britain by balancing the interests of the Atrebates and Cattuvelauni, the two major tribes In the South of England, so that neither became too powerful or dominant.
This diplomatic relationship changed in 43 AD when Emperor Claudius launched an invasion of Britain in support of Verica, the exiled King of the Atrebates. Aulus Plautius led the campaign for Claudius, likely with four legions – Legio II Augusta, Legio IX Hispana, Legio XIV Gemina, and Legio XX Valeria Victrix – totalling about 200,000 men, and a similar number of auxiliaries. This invasion consisted of two major battles, the first at a river crossing thought to be near Rochester, on the River Medway, and the second occurring at the Thames. The battle on the River Medway lasted for two days and was notable for the actions of Gnaeus Hosidius Geta who, after almost being captured, turned the battle decisively. For his work, he was awarded a triumph, an unusual honour for a man who had not yet been consul. At the second, on the Thames, the Romans either built or utilised an existing bridge successfully, despite incurring some losses when a Batavian (German tribe) auxiliary unit swam the river and further casualties in the marshes of Essex. Here, Plautius halted, sending messages for Claudius to join him. Upon arrival, Claudius led a victorious final assault upon the Cattuvelauni, capturing their capital Camulodunum (Colchester). With this victory, many kings surrendered. According to the inscriptions upon the arches of Claudius, which were commemoratively erected throughout the empire, eleven of the surrenders occurred without Roman losses.
Colchester Roman Ruins, Silent Penguin, Flickr Creative Commons
The future emperor Vespasian was to lead the Legio II Augusta as far west as Exeter, fighting, according to the historian Suetonius, thirty battles. The Legio IX Hispania went north to Lincoln, establishing a northern border here, which loosely followed the Fosse Way, forming a lateral Roman road across Britain. Whilst several long, difficult and costly campaigns were launched in Wales, the more difficult terrain meant it was not until Vernaius' and the Suetonius' campaigns that victory was achieved in 60 AD. Most notorious was the massacre of the Druids on Anglesey, who dressed in all in black, allegedly to defend their alters of human sacrifice.
Boudica
Further consolidation of Wales was prevented by the rebellion of Boudica. Her husband, Prasutagus, was king of the Iceni tribe, an independent ally of the Romans. However, upon his death the Romans annexed Iceni territory, flogging Boudica and raping her two daughters. This sparked a hatred and resentment that would provoke a revolt by the Iceni, supported by, amongst others, the Trinovantes tribe in 61/0 AD. Whilst the Roman governor, Suetonius, was in Wales, Boudica destroyed the Roman capital of Camulodunum (Colchester), before advancing onto Londinium (London) and Verulanium (St Albans). Boudica's advance forced Seutonius to abandon both, following the defeat of a detachment of the Legio IX Hispania.
An estimated 70,000 – 80,000 soldiers were killed during this conflict, with Cassius Dio describing the slaughter by the Iceni: "they hung up naked the noblest and most distinguished women and then cut off their breasts and sewed them to their mouths, in order to make the victims appear to be eating them; afterwards they impaled the women on sharp skewers run lengthwise through the entire body."
Boudica statue in London, Aldaron, Flickr Creative Commons
Boudica, the queen of the Iceni, was finally defeated by Suetonius in 61 AD, taking poison to avoid capture by the Romans. She has since become an iconic figure of Briton folk culture, with a status of her in her chariot, along with her two daughters, now standing by Westminster Bridge.
Northern Campaigns
Further campaigns extended Roman control northwards as far as Eburacum (York), before the governorship of Agricola. Finding that several previously defeated and subdued tribes had reclaimed independence, Agricola used military might to consolidate Roman rule throughout Britain, with campaigns in northern Wales and against the Brigantes of northern England consolidating previous territory. Agricola then moved further north, into Scotland. Archaeological remains show forts along the Gask Ridge, a line close to the Highland Ridge, which were built between 70 and 80 AD. How comprehensively Roman control was maintained before Agricola's military interventions is unclear, but between 79 and 84 AD he consolidated power here, pushing increasingly far north with both an army and fleet, winning a significant battle at Mons Graupius, probably in Aberdeenshire.
Following Agricola's recall to Rome in 84 AD, the Roman empire's interest in the far north appears to have disappeared. The Gask Ridge was abandoned, with evidence of burnings of forts from around 105 AD indicating trouble from the northern tribes. Finally, in 117, an uprising in the North, which lasted for two years, resulted in the emperor Hadrian taking the decision to erect Hadrian's Wall in 120. Following emperor Trajan's great expansion of the Roman empire, especially to the East, his successor, Hadrian, adopted a policy of withdrawal and consolidation of Roman territory. The establishment of Hadrian's Wall can be seen as evidence of this.
In 142, following northward expansion, Emperor Antoninus Pius commissioned a second, lesser-known, wall to be built built further north, slightly south of the Gask Ridge. However, this lasted for only two decades after revolts by the Brigantes, which forced the wall to be abandoned in 162 – 3.
Romanisation
Becoming part of the Roman Empire brought an influx of immigrants to Britain, and with them new culture, trade and religion. The most tangible indicator of Roman rule was the army, who, including their families and households, amounted to 125,000 people by the end of the 4th century, out of a total population of 3.6 million. The army camps became new focal points and urban centres, which is reflected in the etymology of many modern British cities, as the ending '-chester' or '-cester' comes from the Latin for camp, castra. Therefore, the development of urban centres was often derived from the security and economic benefits of close proximity to a Roman garrison.
Whilst the presence of the army was the most obvious indication of Roman power, it is perhaps the construction of Roman infrastructure that marked the most enduring legacy of Roman influence, as Britain became connected to an unprecedented degree by Roman roads. Additionally, within cities cultural landmarks of Roman life remain, with examples including the theatre at Verulanium, the amphitheatre at Caerleon, the palace at Fishbourne, and the baths at Aquae Sulis, now modern Bath.
Roman Fort Ruins in London, Dun.can, Flickr Creative Commons
The influences of the Roman empire can also be seen in trade and imports to Britain, such as pottery and wine from Gaul, preserved olives and olive oil from southern Spain and salted fish from the western Mediterranean and Brittany. To facilitate the transaction of imports, Roman coinage was used, and has been found in many excavations.
Furthermore, the reach of the Roman empire into Britain brought civic immigration, breaking down borders and the exclusivity of local cultures and identities. Whilst few Romans from the metropole emigrated to Britain, people from provinces within the empire did, such as the 5,500-string Sarmatian cavalry who were brought to Britain in 175. Such people would have had a strong presence, making centres such as Londinium ethnically diverse municipalities.
Exemplified in the site of Bath, Romanisation brought with it the merger of local Briton religions with Roman deities. 'Aquae Sulis' means the 'Waters of Sulis', an ancient Briton deity who was worshipped at the site. By constructing baths adjoining to a temple on the site, the Romans encouraged the worship of a goddess of their own, Minerva, and in doing so linked the two. The polytheistic pantheons of both cultures made religious assimilation far simpler for the Romans than in monotheistic cultures, such as Judaea. With civic immigration, foreign deities also became popular in Britain. An example is Mithras, adapted from Iranian Zoroastrian religion, whose worship involved secret, underground cavers used as temples. These are now preserved in the London Mithraeum.
Roman Baths, City of Bath, PapaPiper, Flickr Creative Commons
Britain would later serve as an excellent base for potential usurpers to, and rebels from, the Roman empire. Due to its administration as a single province, and its separation from the main continent of the empire, Roman governors of Britain had a unique amount of autonomy. Furthermore, because of troubles posed by northern and western tribes in Britain, a large garrison, of three legions, was required to govern the island. The combination of relative administrative autonomy and the large military presence meant governors of Britain could pose a threat. Consequently, control over Britain was frequently wrought with difficulty.
The death of emperor Commodus in 192 provoked a civil war within the empire with multiple players, one of whom was Clodius Albinus, then governor of Britain. Whilst Septimius Severus successfully defeated Clodius Albinus, it highlighted the problem posed by Britain. Severus had witnessed the danger of such a large British garrison, and its presence was necessary due to barbarians "rebelling, over-running the land, taking loot and creating destruction" during his further campaigns in 208 – 209. As a result, Severus took the decision to split the province into Britannia Superior and Britannia Inferior.
This division proved successful for several decades, until further unrest within the Roman empire made it particularly vulnerable to rebellion. Therefore, in 259 the "Gallic empire" was established in Britain and parts of Gaul, after Postumus, the commander of the empire in the West, rebelled against emperor Gallienus. It was not until 274 that emperor Aurelian reunited the empire. Marcus Aurelius Probus, emperor from 276 to 282, spent most of his reign dealing with Britain, during which time Bosonus, a half-Briton, claimed himself emperor at Cologne and from 286 to 296 a Britannic empire was announced, led by Carausius.
So as to address the issue of British trouble, the province was transformed into a diocese under Diocletian's reforms, to be headed by priests and praetorian prefects. It was subsequently split into four regions. Under this administration, roles were devolved, and governors stripped of military command, being allocated civic duties. However, this did not prevent Britain from being a breeding ground for rebellion. In 306, Constanine I used Britain as a springboard from which to successfully claim the throne of the Western empire, and later the usurpers Magnentius, in 350 – 353, and Magnus Maximus, in 383 – 388, both used the island as a successful base for rebellion.
Roman Withdrawal and Sub-Roman Britain
Unrest in Britain encouraged further incursions by the Saxons from Europe, Picts from Ireland and the Scots. A last punitive expedition was led in 399, but by 401 a withdrawal had been ordered, as troops were needed to defend against the threat of the king of the Visigoths, Alaric I, who would later sack Rome in 410. Nevertheless, a Romano-British culture continued to exist under the rule of warlords and local municipal administrations.
In 466, the 'Groans of the Britons' was issued, an appeal to Aetius and the Western empire for aid, and defeat at the Battle of Deorham (Durham) signalled the death-knell of the Roman empire's influence, after which time the cities of Bath, Cirencester and Gloucester fell. This allowed Saxon influence to spread across the breadth of the island, to the Irish Sea.
Whilst our knowledge of the history of this period is limited, several traditional stories endure of the long struggle by the remaining Romano-British against the invading Saxons. One such tale is that of Vortigern, labelled by Bede as king of the Britons, who is alleged to have invited the Saxons, Angles and Jutes to form an allegiance against the Scots and Picts, only to be turned against by the Saxons, and is kingdom invaded. Another is the legend of Arthur, who is, in later sources, credited with victory at Mount Badon in 490, a victory which kept the Saxons at bay for several decades. Some historians believe this to have developed from a Welsh warlord who fought the Anglo-Saxons in the 5th century.
Nevertheless, the remaining Romano-British peoples were eventually occupied by the Angle and Saxon tribes, forced into Cornwall or Wales or chose to emigrate to Brittany or to Galicia, in northern Spain. Thus Roman rule over Britain ended and the majority of the island taken over by the new Saxon culture. However, Roman influence had still reigned for nearly four centuries and its place in British identity sealed even up until the modern day.
Main image: Roman Tower at Dover Castle, John K Thorne, Flickr Creative Commons
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On Thursday, September 6, Social Outreach Seattle (SOSea), a coalition of LGBTQ and allied persons working to identify and ultimately fix social inequalities that exist in Seattle and beyond, made its intention to operate in the community public knowledge.
'I saw the need for a committee composed of Capitol Hill and Seattle-area members who are LGBTQ and allied that would plan, promote, and support events, rallies, freedom marches, and more, but also respond to social justice issues that affect not only the LGBTQ community, but all Seattle residents,' said Shaun Knittel, SOSea founder and chair.
SOSea's charter membership includes Ryan Crawford (Alere Wellbeing), Sarah Toce (The Seattle Lesbian), Yee-Shin Huang (Seattle Counseling Service), Ben Haong (Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Abbey of St. Joan), Dru Dinero (Visual Affairs), Daniel Hanks (professional stuntman), Aleksa Manila (Seattle Counseling Service, Pride ASIA), Jack Mozie (local recording artist), Heather Carter (LGBTQ youth suicide prevention counselor), Howard Russell aka 'Lady Chablis' (community advocate and entertainer), Robert Matencio aka 'Gaysha Starr' (community advocate and local drag legend), Mike Andrew (Pride at Work, SEAMEC, SGN staff writer), Alexander Mentele (Mr. Gay Seattle), Robbie Turner (principal entertainer at Le Faux), Chase Silva (Seattle Pride Idol 2012), Ceasar Hart (Mr. Neighbours 2012, community advocate, drag king), and Kelsey Hart (community advocate).
SOSea's first order of business is the freedom to marry in Washington state. SOSea is currently filming a series of Approve R-74 commercials featuring local LGBTQ and allied clubs, organizations, groups, and individuals. The spots will debut online on October 1.
SOSea also intends to support equality-minded businesses, organizations, clubs, groups, and individuals. This may include, but is not limited to, LGBTQ and allied candidates seeking public office or re-election; citizens in need of an advocate; providers and mentors for LGBTQ and allied youth; and organizers of vigils, equality marches, and rallies when needed.
Knittel says he fully understands that this is a huge undertaking, which is why he has enlisted the help of such a diverse group of people - to ensure that SOSea not only sees a healthy and prosperous first year, but also has longevity.
From mental health and substance abuse counselors, to drag entertainers and video production professionals, to business owners and young artists - the committee certainly is representative of most economic classes as well as racially diverse and inclusive of all sexual orientations and identifications.
'It is my goal that SOSea works hard for [the] community and city that so many people know and love. With so much negativity in the world, like economic and social depression, partisan politics, and attacks on everyone from women to LGBTQ persons to other disadvantaged communities & I believe the last thing the world needs is yet another organization with yet another agenda to tear down anything or anyone that believes differently than they do. SOSea will always remain positive, because each and every committee member knows no other way to be,' said Knittel.
Knittel says he is continually shocked at the wave of pride that exists during the short weeks leading up to the annual Pride celebration, and seems to disappear the rest of the year.
'SOSea fully intends, with the support of allied communities, to look at ways to promote LGBTQ visibility, tourism, and goodwill on the Hill,' added Knittel.
SOSea will hold an official launch party on October 1 at The Grill on Broadway, from 7:30 to 10 p.m., which will include live entertainment, viewing of the new campaign commercials, a community Q&A, coalition-building, and more.
SOSea is also planning an Approve R-74 march and rally for October 6.
SOSea envisions a city where LGBTQ and allied communities come together in response to social justice issues; help LGBTQ and allied businesses, organizations, clubs, and individuals in need of advocacy; and organize public rallies for visibility.
Learn more by 'liking' SOSea on Facebook or e-mail the group at socialoutreachseattle@gmail.com.
Shaun Knittel is an openly Gay journalist and community leader in Seattle. After serving 10 years in the U.S. Navy doing public affairs work for the government under the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, Knittel received an honorable discharge in early 2009 and moved to the Pacific Northwest to work at Seattle Gay News as associate editor, a role he still holds today. He quickly joined the LGBTQ equality movement and emerged as a leader within the community shortly thereafter.
Knittel is also a contributing writer to The Village Voice, EDGE Media Network, noiZe Magazine, and Best Gay News Magazine. He serves as online news editor at OutServe Magazine, a bimonthly publication distributed on military installations throughout the U.S. and abroad for LGBTQ servicemembers and veterans. In addition, Knittel is on the OutMilitary.com advisory board and is also media advisor for the company, a social media network for actively serving, reserve, and veteran LGBTQ servicemembers and their supporters.
Locally, Knittel is currently sponsorship coordinator and a committee member of Pride ASIA, vice president for communications at Seattle Out & Proud, and social media manager for a number of Seattle-based businesses. Knittel has served as associate producer of Pride Idol, an annual SO&P singing competition leading up to Pride, and has produced a winning video for the White House Champions of Change Pride Month video contest, where he and the other members of the video team were honored at a White House ceremony.
Knittel has produced a number of very successful fundraisers benefiting organizations that work on everything from LGBTQ youth suicide prevention to HIV/AIDS prevention. He is available to speak on panels on any number of topics, from DADT, the freedom to marry, communications training, and more, and is a skilled speechwriter, moderator, or host for events like town-hall meetings, forums, and community Q&As. Knittel lives with his husband Yee-Shin Huang in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.
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Solvay to collaborate with Trillium for carbon fibre applications
14 January 2022 • In News
Solvay and Trillium Renewable Chemicals have signed a letter of intent to develop the supply chain for bio-based acrylonitrile (bio-ACN).
Trillium will supply Solvay with bio-ACN from Trillium's planned commercial asset, and Solvay will evaluate bio-ACN for carbon fibre manufacturing as part of its long-term commitment to developing sustainable solutions from bio-based or recycled sources. The aim of this partnership is to produce carbon fibre for use in various applications such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and consumer goods.
Acrylonitrile is a chemical intermediate typically made from petroleum-based feedstocks like propylene and is the primary raw material used in the production of carbon fibre. Trillium's Bio-ACN process delivers acrylonitrile from plant-based feedstocks like glycerol with a lower carbon footprint.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with Trillium which aligns well with our Solvay One Planet commitment to more than double our revenue based on renewable or recycled materials by 2030," commented Stephen Heinz, head of composite research and innovation, Solvay. "Innovation partnerships such as this are driven by a desire to make a real-world sustainability impact. Bio-based feedstocks are a key part of Solvay's sustainability strategy, and we look forward to being a consumer of bio-ACN from Trillium's first bio-based acrylonitrile plant."
"Trillium's bio-ACN process technology enables bio-carbon fibre," explained Corey Tyree, CEO of Trillium. "We are excited to continue our partnership with Solvay, who have supported the bio-ACN process technology development since 2014. Solvay is a leader in the most rapidly-growing acrylonitrile segment (carbon fibre) and are market leaders in bio-carbon fibre and sustainable development."
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Lunchtime can be crazy and often ends up with me eating something that I really don't enjoy but is food. I recently received a package of delicious treats from StarKkist, Flatout and Super Target. They are paring up together to let people know that lunchtime can be a happy delicious time. The options are endless when you combine StarKist Tuna and Flatout Flatbread.
Until October 14, 2013, Purchase Flatout Flatbread at Super Target you get a FREE pouch of StarKist Tuna.
Check out my favorite recipe the Zesty Tuna Melt.
Find Flatout Flatbread in the bakery section and the StarKist Tuna in the canned fruit aisle at Super Targets.
See all the varieties available at Flatout Flatbread.
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K12 partnered with the Baseball Hall of Fame to create this interactive touchscreen kiosk to go on displays in the Hall of Fame. BASE (Be A Superior Example) teaches the importance of proper health and sportsmanship. The kiosk had two versions, one for older kids and one for younger. Children using the kiosk did activities and answered questions about health and sportsmanship, they also listened to interviews with Hall-of-Famers on those subjects. Some illustrations were done by Mel Milton.


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In cooperation with other universities including Chiba University and Tokyo Medical and Dental University, researches in 6 sections (forensic pathology, clinical forensic medicine, forensic toxicology, forensic odontology, forensic genetics, and forensic radiology) have proceeded.
1. Forensic Pathology
In autopsy, it is difficult to examine a vertebral artery. We therefore conduct study on an assessment of the artery using angioscopy. We also perform angiography using 3D-CT to assess coronary arteries and vertebral-basilar system. In addition, we conduct research on lipid peroxidation in the blood or tissues in cases of stimulant intoxication and crash syndrome.
2. Clinical Forensic Medicine
Clinical forensic medicine is an academic field dealing with medico-legal assessment of the injuries of the living victims, co-operating with other clinical medicine departments. This academic field also deals with the prevention of the accidents from the forensic cases reviews of preventable deaths. At present, we are performing child death reviews for prevention of the accidental deaths collaborating with pediatric physicians. As a part of our research, we are joining in the Society of Child Death Review in Chiba Prefecture, collaborating with Chiba University.
3. Forensic Toxicology
Using LC/MS/MS and LC/QTOF-MS the methods to detect illegal drugs are investigated. We also conduct study on the post-mortem redistribution of some drugs by experiments using animals. We try to figure out the standardized method of drug testing in the field of Japanese forensic medicine.
4. Forensic Odontology
We try to develop a new method of age estimation, DNA testing, and drug analysis using just a single tooth.
5. Forensic Genetics
We try to find gene alterations that cause a sudden death of an individual. We also try to figure out new methods to predict the birth place of the cadaver by analyzing the DNA types of parasites.
6. Forensic Radiology and Imaging
Using CT images, we investigate the feasibility of stature, sex, and age estimation based on the measurements of va
rious bones.We investigate the merit and demerit of post-mortem imaging to determine the cause of death.
Department of Forensic Medicine,
Graduate School of Medicine,
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By: Moore, David Barclay [author.].
Material type: BookPublisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2017Copyright date: �2017Edition: First edition.Description: 294 pages ; 22 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781524701246; 1524701246; 9781524701253; 1524701254.Subject(s): Brothers -- Death -- Juvenile fiction | LEGO toys -- Juvenile fiction | Gangs -- Juvenile fiction | Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction | Brothers -- Death -- Fiction | LEGO toys -- Fiction | Gangs -- Fiction | Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction | Brothers -- Death -- Juvenile fiction | Gangs -- Juvenile fiction | Brothers -- Death | Gangs | LEGO toys | New York (State) -- New York -- Harlem | JUVENILE FICTION / People & Places / United States / African American | JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Death & Dying | JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / FriendshipGenre/Form: Fiction. | Juvenile works.DDC classification: [Fic] Summary: Unable to celebrate the holidays in the wake of his older brother's death in a gang-related shooting, Lolly Rachpaul struggles to avoid being forced into a gang himself while constructing a fantastically creative LEGO city at the Harlem community center.


A dark house portal has appeared to the south of Falador once again. Tremble as you approach it, for it leads to the house of the Grim Reaper, Death himself!
In this year's Halloween event, Death has a problem with an uninvited guest. Choose to help out and you will journey to a realm rarely trod by creatures with only two feet, and converse with its irritable monarch.
Completing the event will reward you with two new wearable items – one of which has a mind of its own – so seek out the house of Death...if you dare!