"Wired for War" by P.W. Singer reads like science fiction but is instead a brilliant piece of reporting on the future of warfare, a future already unfolding in the skies over Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan, where unmanned drones scan the ground below and blow up people as determined by "pilots" thousands of miles away. Sci-fi is becoming battlefield reality, and Mr. Singer makes it clear that this is just the beginning. Robotic warfare raises lots of profound questions about how wars are to be fought. This is very important and fascinating book.
Wired for War is an enlightening, measured, sometimes scary, always deeply engrossing book that not only takes readers into the present and future of robotics, but also delves deeply into the philosophical questions that arise as a result. What does it mean when a 20-year-old soldier sitting in a control room in Virginia can obliterate a village in Afghanistan by remote control—as though playing a videogame—and then clock out and drive home to have dinner with his family in the suburbs? Read Wired for War to find out.
"A marvelous book…Something for everyone: the military historian, the strategist, the techno geek, the foreign policy expert, and the philosopher. It is also written in livelier style than usually seen in scholarly tomes, filled with pop culture references and more influence by the magazine "Wired" than "Foreign Affairs".
"A superb book…If you read Wired for War you'll actually get a sense for the complexities that we are creating. We're not making a simpler world with these robots I don't think at all, I think we're making a more complex world, and that is something I got from this great book.


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The 2017 China floods began in early June 2017. More than 14.9017 million people in 10 provinces and municipalities and regions were affected, especially the southern and central provinces and regions of Guangxi, Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Shandong, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Sichuan, Gansu and Henan. Hunan was the hardest hit.  A total of 18,100 houses were destroyed, and more than  of crops were inundated.

Many major rivers and lakes in China, including the Yangtze River, Zhujiang River, Dongting Lake, Poyang Lake were flooded to danger levels. The State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarter said on Sunday, July 2, that water levels in more than 60 rivers in southern China were above the warning levels due to sustained rainfalls in recent days.

Floods among eight provinces in the summer
Since June 29, several regions in South China suffered heavy rainfall. According to the Ministry of Civil Affairs, 9.564 million people from 238 county level administrations are affected, and 48 deaths ending the morning of July 3.

Flooding by province

Chongqing
The rainfall led to widespread flooding that destroyed the No. 201 Provincial Highway, causing traffic disruption and traffic congestion.

Hunan
According to the latest data for July 1, 1.159 million people in Hunan were affected. 7 deaths, 1 missing,  of crops affected, 382 homes destroyed and 969 damaged. The direct economic loss about CN¥1.9 billion. Rainstorms lashed 832 towns in southern and eastern Hunan from Saturday morning to Sunday morning, with Huangtang Township in Ningyuan County receiving the most precipitation at  within 24 hours.

By July 2, more than 7 major rivers (Xiangjiang River, Liuyang River, Laodao River, Wei River, Zi River, Yuan River, Qingjiang River) and many more had reached a moderate major, or record flood stage. Four rivers reached record level including Xiangjiang River, Liuyang River, Laodao River and Wei River.

Ningxiang
In some towns and townships in Ningxiang the power systems and water supply systems have been devastated, and phone line were out. On July 1, a mudslide left 9 dead and 19 injured in Zuta Village () of Weishan Township.

According to the Government of Ningxiang, heavy downpours pounded Ningxiang since June 22, leading to Ningxiang's worst natural disaster in 60 years. The affected population reached 815 thousand, 44 people deaths,  of crops affected, accounting for 56% of the population in the city, more than 14,000 houses collapsed or partially damaged, more than 900 dams damaged, more than 70 roads damaged, the direct economic loss about CN¥9 billion.

Xiangxiang
Vice chairman of Xiangxiang Municipal Committee of  the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Liu Hequn (), was washed away by the flood.

Guangxi
Some small and medium-sized rivers in Guilin, Liuzhou, Hechi and other places have experienced the biggest floods in 20 years.

The latest round of torrential rain since Saturday has affected more than 400,000 people in more than 20 counties and districts in Guangxi, left 20 people dead and 14 missing. Around 20,000 houses collapsed or were damaged.

Guizhou
The city of Duyun was seriously affected by the floods, as the heavy rain started at 7:00 at night, June 29, inundating several streets and stranding many subdistricts.

Jiangxi
Heavy rains in northwestern Jiangxi have led to landslides and collapsing homes. About 480,000 people were evacuated in Jiangxi. Seven people died and seven were missing due to flooding during a 10 day period.

Investigation
On August 24, 2017, in Hunan, the Hunan Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection said in a statement that more than 15 officials were punished: "(the Party) gives Li Shiqiu (; former Communist Party Secretary of Ningxiang) a warning as a measure of party discipline; (the Party) gives Li Chunqiu (; former Communist Party Secretary and County Governor of Ningxiang) an admonishing conversation; (the Party) gives Tan Xiaoping (; former Communist Party Secretary of Ningxiang) an admonishing conversation; (the Party) gives Zhou Hui (; Communist Party Secretary of Ningxiang) a serious warning as a measure of party discipline; (the Party) gives Wang Xiongwen (; County Governor of Ningxiang) a serious track record; (the Party) gives Deng Jieping (; Chairman of Ningxiang of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference) a serious warning as a measure of party discipline; Director of the Water Affairs Bureau Wu Limin () was removed from the post; Party secretary and Chairman of Ningxiang State-owned Capital Pan Liqiang () was removed from the post."

See also
2010–2011 China drought
2010 China floods
2011 Seoul floods
2011 Pacific typhoon season
Chinese water crisis
Water resources of the People's Republic of China
2013 China floods
2020 China floods

References

External links

2017 disasters in China
China floods
Floods in China
History of Sichuan
History of Henan
History of Hubei
History of Hunan
History of Shandong
History of Guangdong
History of Guizhou
History of Jiangxi
History of Zhejiang
History of Anhui
History of Chongqing
History of Guangxi
June 2017 events in China
July 2017 events in China

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Barnes & Noble Announces Nook Video App on iOS, Other Platforms
Chris Hauk - Aug 20, 2013
Barnes & Noble has announced the release of apps for its Nook Video service for IOS, Android, and Roku. The service offers a catalog of HD movies and television shows available for purchase or rent. The app also allows users to view previously purchased Nook and UltraViolet-enabled content. The launch follows the company's June announcement that it would no longer sell its Nook tablet line, and would focus on its e-readers.
B&N News Release, via 9to5Mac:
NOOK Video delivers a growing and diverse catalog of favorite HD movies and TV shows from all the major studios, as well as many leading edge independent studios. Titles can be easily purchased or rented from the NOOK Store®with no subscription required. Customers can shop and add new releases, blockbuster movies, popular television shows, classics films and more to their NOOK Library, then instantly stream or download their purchases on NOOK tablet devices or through a NOOK Video App. Additionally, customers can easily shift their viewing experience across their connected devices by starting a movie or TV show on one device and then picking up exactly where they left off on another device linked to their account.
The Nook Video app is available FREE for the iPhone and iPad in the App Store. [DIRECT LINK]
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DOJ to Prohibit Consideration of Religion in Counter-Terrorism Efforts
Because Christians and Buddhists are unfairly targeted for wanting to blow themselves up in the name of their religion.
"U.S. to Expand Rules Limiting Use of Profiling by Federal Agents," by Matt Apuzzo, New York Times, January 15:
The Justice Department will significantly expand its definition of racial profiling to prohibit federal agents from considering religion, national origin, gender and sexual orientation in their investigations, a government official said Wednesday.
The move addresses a decade of criticism from civil rights groups that say federal authorities have in particular singled out Muslims in counterterrorism investigations and Latinos for immigration investigations.
The Bush administration banned profiling in 2003, but with two caveats: It did not apply to national security cases, and it covered only race, not religion, ancestry or other factors.
Since taking office, Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. has been under pressure from Democrats in Congress to eliminate those provisions. "These exceptions are a license to profile American Muslims and Hispanic-Americans," Senator Richard J. Durbin, Democrat of Illinois, said in 2012.
President George W. Bush said in 2001 that racial profiling was wrong and promised "to end it in America." But that was before the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. After those attacks, federal agents arrested and detained dozens of Muslim men who had no ties to terrorism. The government also began a program known as special registration, which required tens of thousands of Arab and Muslim men to register with the authorities because of their nationalities.
"Putting an end to this practice not only comports with the Constitution, it would put real teeth to the F.B.I.'s claims that it wants better relationships with religious minorities," said Hina Shamsi, a national security lawyer with the American Civil Liberties Union.
It is not clear whether Mr. Holder also intends to make the rules apply to national security investigations, which would further respond to complaints from Muslim groups.
"Adding religion and national origin is huge," said Linda Sarsour, advocacy director for the National Network for Arab American Communities. "But if they don't close the national security loophole, then it's really irrelevant."
Ms. Sarsour said she also hoped that Mr. Holder would declare that surveillance, not just traffic stops and arrests, was prohibited based on religion.
Soon, the Justice Dept. will only have to focus on those buying pressure cookers.
The Justice Department has been reviewing the rules for several years and has not publicly signaled how it might change them. Mr. Holder disclosed his plans in a meeting on Wednesday with Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York, according to an official briefed on the meeting who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the conversation was private.
Mr. de Blasio was elected in November after running a campaign in which he heavily criticized the Police Department's stop-and-frisk tactic, which overwhelmingly targets minorities and which a federal judge declared unconstitutional. The mayor and attorney general did not discuss when the rule change would be announced, the official said.
A senior Democratic congressional aide, however, said the Obama administration had indicated an announcement was "imminent."
The Justice Department would not confirm the new rules on Wednesday night but released a short statement saying that the mayor and the attorney general discussed "preventing crime while protecting civil rights and civil liberties."
In the past, Mr. Holder has spoken out forcefully against profiling. "Racial profiling is wrong," he said in a 2010 speech. "It can leave a lasting scar on communities and individuals. And it is, quite simply, bad policing — whatever city, whatever state."
Officials in the Bush administration made similar statements, however, which is why civil rights groups have eagerly waited to hear not just Mr. Holder's opinion, but also the rules he plans to enact.
As written, the Justice Department's rules prohibit federal agents from using race as a factor in their investigations unless there is specific, credible information that makes race relevant to a case.
For example, narcotics investigators may not increase traffic stops in minority neighborhoods on the belief that some minorities are more likely to sell drugs. They can, however, rely on information from witnesses who use race in their descriptions of suspects.
The rules cover federal law enforcement agencies such as the F.B.I. They do not cover local or state police departments.
What difference would this make as the FBI has dropped "law enforcement" as their primary mission?
That is significant because Muslim groups have sued the New York Police Department over surveillance programs that mapped Muslim neighborhoods, photographed their businesses and built files on where they eat, shop and pray.
Mr. Holder's comments about the new racial profiling rules came up in a conversation about that topic, the official said. William J. Bratton, the city's new police commissioner, has said he will review those practices.
While the rules directly control only federal law enforcement activities, their indirect effect is much broader, said Fahd Ahmed, the legal director of the Queens-based South Asian immigrant advocacy group Desis Rising Up and Moving.
For instance, he said, immigration bills in Congress have copied the Justice Department profiling language. And civil rights groups can use the rules to pressure state and local agencies to change their policies.
"Federal guidelines definitely have an impact," Mr. Ahmed said. "Local organizers can say, 'These policies are not in line with what's coming from the federal level.' "
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Lauren Blakely's A WILDLY SEDUCTIVE NIGHT – Release Week Blitz
Lauren's hottest and most passionate couple ever, Julia and Clay, return in this brand new novella! Set a few years after the end of ONE MORE NIGHT, this new novella answers the question of what if your fantasy becomes your reality.
What if all your nights were seductive?
What if your life with that sexy, handsome man turned into one deliciously dirty fairytale?
Cocktails, dirty talk and one fantastically filthy fairytale in a brand new novella for Lauren Blakely's sexiest couple ever, Julia and Clay, in A Wildly Seductive Night.
Come inside the world of Seductive Nights for a glimpse at a dirty, naughty, seductive happily ever after in A WILDLY SEDUCTIVE NIGHT!
Come inside the world of Seductive Nights one more time in A WILDLY SEDUCTIVE NIGHT!
Once upon a time there was a very happy couple who had wild, hot, passionate, seductive nights every day, and every night. But that's not all they had between them. They had love, and trust, and respect. He adored her and treated her like a queen. She was so very good to him, and made his life complete. Their sexy marriage was the stuff dirty fairytales were made of.
But there was one thing they didn't have.
One thing they both secretly wanted.
One thing better than pearls.
Enjoy another visit with Lauren Blakely's sexiest couple ever, Julia and Clay, in this brand new novella!
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Lauren's sexiest couple ever, Julia and Clay, are back!
That's right! Fans asked and Lauren is delivering!
The one question Lauren has received regularly in the last two years since the publication of ONE MORE NIGHT, the final novel in the Julia and Clay story in the Seductive Nights series, is "Can you please tell us what Julia and Clay are up to now?"
A WILDLY SEDUCTIVE NIGHT is the answer to that reader request!
And be sure to check out the new look for the Julia and Clay books in the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS SERIES…
NIGHT AFTER NIGHT
AFTER THIS NIGHT
ONE MORE NIGHT
If you're new to the Julia and Clay books, you can find NIGHT AFTER NIGHT, AFTER THIS NIGHT, and ONE MORE NIGHT here.
ABOUT LAUREN BLAKELY:
Since self-publishing her debut romance novel CAUGHT UP IN US three years ago, Lauren Blakely has sold more than 1 million books. She is known for her sexy contemporary romance style that's full of heat, heart and humor. A devout fan of cake and canines, Lauren has plotted entire novels while walking her four-legged friends. She lives in California with her family. With ten New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than forty times. Her bestselling series include Sinful Nights, Seductive Nights, No Regrets, Caught Up in Love, and Fighting Fire as well as standalone romantic comedies like BIG ROCK and MISTER O, which were both instant New York Times Bestsellers. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter at laurenblakely.com/newsletter.
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Lauren Blakely's A WILDLY SEDUCTIVE NIGHT – Surprise Announcement
Lauren's hottest and most passionate couple ever, Julia and Clay, return in this brand new novella! Set a few years after the end of ONE MORE NIGHT, this new novella answers the question of what if your fantasy becomes your reality?
Come inside the world of Seductive Nights for a glimpse at a dirty, naughty, seductive happily ever after in A WILDLY SEDUCTIVE NIGHT on June 14th!
Once upon a time there was a very happy couple who had wild, hot, passionate, seductive nights every day, and every night. But that's not all they had between them. They had love, and trust, and respect. He adored her and treated her like a queen, and he also f*&ked her like a porn star. She was so very good to him, and made his life complete. Their sexy marriage was the stuff dirty fairytales were made of. But there was one thing they didn't have. One thing they both secretly wanted. One thing better than pearls…
A WILDLY SEDUCTIVE NIGHT is 99 cents to preorder across all retailers, but this price WILL GO UP to $2.99 on release day, June 14th!
So snap up this sexy novella on preorder everywhere now!
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Lauren Blakely's SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS Box Set – Release Day Launch
We are so excited to bring you the Release Day Launch for Lauren Blakely's SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS Box Set! The SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS Box Set is a compilation of the novella and all three full-length novels from her first Erotic Romance Series, The Seductive Nights Series! Grab this box set now and stay warm through those cold winter nights ahead.
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The Seductive Nights Box Set will be at it's lowest price ever as an introductory rate for the holidays at just $2.99, but this price will go up over the weekend following its release!
Message from Lauren:
I'm so thrilled that so many readers have fallen in love with Juliaand Clay and the Seductive Nights series. I originally only intendedto write one book, Night After Night, and then it became two withAfter This Night. As soon as I published that book last May, readersasked for even more! So I wrote One More Night, and it was such a joyto spend more time with this couple. I hope more readers have a chanceto get to know their sexy love story, and that's why I have packagedall three full-length novels starring Julia and Clay in one box setfor the first time ever! Happy Holidays and may your nights be filledwith pleasure!
ABOUT SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS BOX SET:
Seductive Nights: The Complete Julia and Clay Collection is a box set of all the books starring Julia and Clay in the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Seductive Nights Series. This box set includes First Night, Night After Night, After This Night, and One More Night. This is the ONLY Seductive Nights box set that includes the final Julia and Clay novel, ONE MORE NIGHT.
-FIRST NIGHT
When the sinfully handsome Clay Nichols walks into her bar in San Francisco, Julia Bell simply wants a break from the troubles that keep chasing her. They share one scorchingly hot night together, but discover a connection that runs deeper than mere chemistry….
-NIGHT AFTER NIGHT
With a dirty mind and a mouth to match, Clay Nichols is everything Julia never knew she wanted and exactly what she cannot have. He walked into her life one night and unlocked pleasure in her that she never knew was possible. Possessing her body, captivating her every thought. Which makes him way too dangerous for Julia to risk her heart, given that she has a price tag on her head. She ran after one mind-blowing week with him, but now he's back, and determined to make her his own.
-AFTER THIS NIGHT
Clay Nichols can't get the gorgeous and fiery Julia Bell out of his mind. He's so drawn to her, and to the nights they shared, that she's all he can focus on. But she's playing hot and cold, and he wants all of her. When he finds her again at her sister's wedding, they have a second chance but she'll have to let him all the way in. And they'll learn just how much more there is to the intense chemistry they share, and whether love can carry them well past the danger of her past and into a new future, after this night…
-ONE MORE NIGHT
Sexy bartender Julia Bell and hot-as-hell entertainment lawyer Clay thought their future was clear sailing. But life doesn't work that way and the fiery lovers run into a slew of new challenges. Trouble looms in every corner on their trip to the city of sin. Can Clay save Julia from danger one more time? Or will he be too late for the woman he adores?
Lauren Blakely writes sexy contemporary romance novels with heat, heart, and humor, and her books have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists. Like the heroine in her novel, Far Too Tempting, she thinks life should be filled with family, laughter, and the kind of love that love songs promise. Lauren lives in California with her husband, children, and dogs. She loves hearing from readers! Her novels include Caught Up In Us, Pretending He's Mine, Playing With Her Heart, Trophy Husband, Far Too Tempting, The Thrill of It, Every Second With You, Burn For Me, Melt for Him, Night After Night, After This Night and One More Night. She recently released Stars In Their Eyes, the first book in her new adult series Wrapped Up in Love, spun off from the bestselling Caught Up in Love series. In November she'll release Nights With Him, a standalone novel in her New York Times Bestselling Seductive Nights series. She also writes for young adults under the name Daisy Whitney.
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Lauren Blakely's NIGHTS WITH HIM – Release Day Launch
We are so excited to bring you the Release Day Launch for NIGHTS WITH HIM by Lauren Blakely! NIGHTS WITH HIM is the fourth full-length novel from her first Erotic Romance Series, The Seductive Nights Series! A full-length, standalone erotic romance novel that follows the love affair of a new couple, Jack and Michelle, NIGHTS WITH HIM does not have a cliffhanger. It's ONLY $3.99 during the preorder period and release day, but this price will go up to $4.99 during release week. And as a special treat Lauren has released a FREE prequel novella, ONE NIGHT WITH HER!!
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Lauren Blakely is well known for writing sexy, heartfelt and humorous contemporary romance as well as deeply emotional new adult stories –one commonality in all her books is the scorching hot sexy times. And these new books are absolutely no different! Jack Sullivan and Michelle Milo's story is told in 2 books – the free prequel novella ONE NIGHT WITH HER and the novel NIGHTS WITH HIM. However, the prequel novella is included in the copy of NIGHTS WITH HIM to make it easier for the reader.
The Seductive Nights erotic romance series continues with a new installment starring a new couple! While the first four books in the series followed Julia and Clay, the next two will be about Michelle and Jack, and can be read without having read the earlier books. (Though, why wouldn't you want to read about Clay and Julia?!)
I can't wait to introduce readers to Jack Sullivan. He's sexy, broody, witty, smart, and a little bit damaged and he's also my favorite kind of hero – the kind who wears a suit! Jack Sullivan is a sex toy mogul and is the CEO of a high-end line of pleasure products – he'll bring all that experience to the bedroom as he sweeps Michelle Milo off her feet – expect many steamy encounters between these two! Michelle needs some good loving after all – readers know her already as Clay's friend from Night After Night who loved him unrequitedly from afar. Now it's finally her turn in the romance arena, and Jack will make sure she gets it good!!
ABOUT NIGHTS WITH HIM:
A sensual, sexy, standalone romance novel in the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Seductive Nights Series by Lauren Blakely…
Jack Sullivan is a Sex Toy Mogul.
An extremely eligible bachelor in New York, he's the full package,right down to his full package. Hell, this man could be the model forone of the toys his company, Joy Delivered, peddles. Instead, he's thepowerful and successful CEO and he's got commitment issues a mile-longafter the tragic way his relationship with his fiancée ended.
He's looking for a way to erase the pain and that arrives in the formof Michelle Milo. From her pencil skirts to her high heels, she's hisperfect fantasy, especially since she has no idea who he is the nightthey meet at a hotel bar. He doesn't have a clue either that she's thebrilliant psychologist his sister has arranged for him to see to helphim get over his past. She's simply the stunning woman he takes to bedthat night and delivers many Os of joy too.
His touch helps her forget that other man.
When he shows up at her office door the next day, there's no way inhell she's going to treat him after they've slept together. Jack isn'twilling to let go of the first woman he's felt anything for in yearsso he proposes a deal – share her nights with him for thirty days. Atthe end of one month of exquisite pleasure, they walk away, havinghelped each other move on from their haunted pasts.
But soon, all those nights threaten to turn into days as the linesbetween lust and matters of the heart start to blur. Can two people soterribly afraid of love truly fall head over heels?
**NIGHTS WITH HIM is a standalone full-length novel in the bestselling SEDUCTIVE NIGHTS series following the love affair of a new couple.**
Lauren Blakely does it again and brings readers more smoldering, sexy nights in her Seductive Nights Series with her newest novel, NIGHTS WITH HIM.
In Lauren Blakely's newest Seductive Nights novel, Jack Sullivan convinces Michelle Milo that he can "show her worlds of pleasure." And judging from the number of Os he gives her, the man delivers on that promise! Lauren wants to deliver with worlds of pleasure for her readers too — so she's offering an extra special giveaway with this novel!
Have you ever wanted to spend the night at a Ritz Carlton Hotel? Then you'll want to take the Be Seduced quiz to enter to win a night at a Ritz Carlton and discover worlds of pleasure on your own! To celebrate the launch of the book, Lauren is giving away a $500 gift card for a stay at the Ritz nearest you!* Readers can access the quiz in the eBook version of NIGHTS WITH HIM, and will have until November 15th to enter the quiz. To be clear, the back of the NIGHTS WITH HIM eBook is the ONLY location with the link to the quiz. The grand prize winner will also receive a $100 gift card for Lelo, makers of premium sex toys, just like the one Jack uses on Michelle in this scene.
* If there is no Ritz Carlton near the winner, the winner may opt to receive a $500 gift card to any Marriott property, or Marriott-owned hotel.
And don't miss the FREE prequel novella, ONE NIGHT WITH HER, available now!
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November 11, 2014 admin Filed Under: Giveaways, Release Days
Lauren Blakely's ONE MORE NIGHT – Release Day Launch
We are ridiculously excited to bring you the Release Day Launch for ONE MORE NIGHT by Lauren Blakely, the third full-length novel from her first Erotic Romance Series, The Seductive Nights Series!
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"You sure you're not sneaking off to Los Angeles to get me a ring?"
He laughed once more. She'd been trying to get it out of him since the night he told her he'd wanted to take her to Vegas for the weekend. Even with her business meeting, she was hunting for clues of a proposal. Only his brother knew he planned to ask her to marry him this weekend. "I'm not going to Los Angeles to get a ring, but even if I were I would never tell you," he said.
"You do realize that gives absolutely nothing away?"
He nodded, tapping her forehead lightly, then running his finger down to her nose. "I know," he said, then nibbled on the end of her nose.
"Well, enough about rings. What's in that box there you're hiding by your leg?"
"You saw it?"
"My gift-spotting skills know no bounds."
He handed her the turquoise-wrapped box with a white bow on it. She eyed the bow. "In case you want to tie me up on the plane, looks like we already have something to use."
His dick twitched against the denim of his jeans. She was always on the same wavelength as he was. "I may need to tie up your hands as a reminder to bring your poker face to the meeting today."
She gave him a sharp-eyed stare. "Do not ever doubt my poker face. It is masterful," she said, as she tugged one end of the ribbon, letting the white satiny bow fall across the shiny wrapping paper. Ripping off the paper, she popped open the top of the box, and there it was. That glow in her eyes. The absolute joy in receiving gifts. She was a delight to give presents to because she never faked her appreciation. Reaching inside the box, she wrapped her fingers around the necklace then gently lifted the long strand of pearls. "Oh my God, they're stunning. They're so fucking gorgeous."
She draped the pearls over her hand, the long strands like waterfalls of smooth, rounded beads. She gazed at them like they were precious, a fitting response, since they were. "They're real," she said, with wonder in her voice as she looked up at him.
He nodded. "I would never give you something fake."
"I've never had pearls before. I've never thought of myself as a pearl person."
"Then let me show you how I want you to wear them, so you can see how absolutely fucking sexy a pearl person can be," he said, standing up and making his way to his suitcase. He opened one of the zipper compartments where he'd tucked a dress for her, and brought it over. "Another gift. Put this on."
He nodded. "Yes. Model it for me."
"As you wish," she said, standing up and glancing once at the cockpit. "What about the pilot?"
"I told him we'd be making full use of the plane and he said he'd have his eyes on the sky the whole time."
"Then keep your eyes on me," she said, looping the strand around her neck, then stripping off her skirt, letting it pool at her feet, her gaze locked on him the whole time. He watched her, growing harder with each layer she removed—now her shirt, then her lacy bra. He reclined the spacious leather seat, taking in the show, savoring every second of her undressing.
About ONE MORE NIGHT:
Your presence is requested for another installment in the tale of Julia and Clay, two red-hot lovers. Come inside their world of passion and suspense once more for a deliciously erotic and heart-poundingly dangerous story of pearls, handcuffs, thieves, mobsters, poker and pleasure in the city of sin…
Happy endings don't come easily. They're hard-won and Clay Nichols is going to have to keep earning his…
Now living together in New York with her debt safely paid off, sexy bartender Julia Bell and hot-as-hell entertainment lawyer Clay thought their future was clear sailing.
But life doesn't work that way and the fiery lovers run into a slew of new challenges as Clay tries to put a ring on it. Trouble looms in every corner–trouble from clients, trouble with timing, and, most of all, trouble from her past returns on their trip to Vegas. A dangerous man who knows much more about Julia than he should surfaces in Sin City where they're supposed to be enjoying a weekend getaway. Following her in the casino, watching her every move at the pool, targeting her as she plays poker.
Too bad Clay is called away repeatedly, leaving Julia alone in a sprawling hotel full of dark corners, back rooms, and unsavory characters. Can Clay save her from danger one more time, and then finally get down on one knee? Or will he be too late for the woman he adores?
Read on in ONE MORE NIGHT, a new novel in the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Seductive Nights series packed with more sex, more dirty talk and more danger. And per your request, the recipe for Julia's award-winning cocktail, the Purple Snow Globe, has finally been revealed in this ebook!
And don't miss the prequel novella, FIRST NIGHT, and the full-length novels, NIGHT AFTER NIGHT and AFTER THIS NIGHT, in the Seductive Nights Series!
FIRST NIGHT ** NIGHT AFTER NIGHT ** AFTER THIS NIGHT
Lauren Blakely writes sexy contemporary romance novels with heat, heart, and humor, and her books have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iBooks bestseller lists. Like the heroine in FAR TOO TEMPTING, she thinks life should be filled with family, laughter, and the kind of love that love songs promise. Lauren lives in California with her husband, children, and dogs. Her novels include Caught Up In Us, Pretending He's Mine, Playing With Her Heart, and Trophy Husband. She also writes for young adults under the name Daisy Whitney.
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July 8, 2014 admin Filed Under: Giveaways, Release Days
Lauren Blakely's FIRST NIGHT Release Day
Today is the release day for Lauren Blakely's FIRST NIGHT, the prequel novella in her first Erotic Romance series, The Seductive Nights Series! And…it's FREE!!!
FIRST NIGHT is the prequel novella in the Seductive Nights series. It's available for free across retailers to give readers a taste of the night Julia and Clay meet and their sexy, sensual chemistry. Their story continues in the full-length novel NIGHT AFTER NIGHT releasing April 18th. FIRST NIGHT will also be included in the ebook of NIGHT AFTER NIGHT for readers who want to get the full storyline, from first meeting on through the novel, in one spot. See below for a note from Lauren Blakely about the series!
AMAZON * BARNES AND NOBLE * iTUNES
About FIRST NIGHT:
An erotic novella from the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Lauren Blakely…
It was only supposed to be one night…
When the sinfully handsome man walks into her bar in San Francisco, Julia Bell simply wants a break from the troubles that keep chasing her. That escape comes in the form of sexy, confident and commanding Clay Nichols, who captivates her mind AND turns her inside out with pleasure. The attraction is electric and they share one scorchingly hot night together, but they also discover there is more than just off-the-charts chemistry; the connection between them runs deep. Clay never thought he'd return to New York with this woman still on his mind. But he can't get her out of his system, and he needs more of her…He wants more than just the first night…
*This is a prequel novella to the erotic romance NIGHT AFTER NIGHT releasing April 18th.*
A Note from Lauren:
"I am so excited to share my first erotic romance series with readers, and I want as many readers as possible to be introduced to the hotness of Clay Nichols!! You will need a spare set of panties, or two or three, if you read this book! That's why I am offering the full-length novel, NIGHT AFTER NIGHT, for pre-order at the special price of 99 cents. That's right! You don't have to wait for a sale. It is for the very short pre-order period only on Amazon and iBooks and for the first day of release on B&N on April 18th. I want to reward loyal readers with the lowest possible price and to give as many people as possible the chance to read. If you have already pre-ordered on Apple iBooks, you will automatically receive it for 99 cents! I will share the links as soon as the pre-order on Amazon goes live. The price will go to 2.99 on release day. NIGHT AFTER NIGHT will be followed by the second full-length novel, AFTER THIS NIGHT, on May 12th. That book is available for pre-order on iBooks for $2.99 and will go to $3.99 on release day. It will also be available for Amazon pre-order in mid-April for the same price."
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April 7, 2014 admin Filed Under: Release Days, Uncategorized
Lauren Blakely's FIRST NIGHT and NIGHT AFTER NIGHT -Cover Reveals!
We are extremely excited to share the covers for the wicked hot Seductive Nights Series, Lauren's first erotic romance series. The first novel in this erotic romance is NIGHT AFTER NIGHT, releasing May 12 and can be read as a standalone romance. The prequel novella releasing with it called FIRST NIGHT is a reworking of the previously released ebook FIRST NIGHT AND EVER AFTERS. It's no longer available on retailers, but will be republished in its new form in May and we can't wait!!
I am having a blast writing Clay and Julia's love story. They are a super sexy and feisty couple and I cannot wait to share them with readers! Clay is all alpha male hot guy in a suit with a tender heart, and Julia is one of my favorite heroines. I do feel I should warn readers — he's my dirtiest of my dirty-talking heroes, and if you've read Playing With Her Heart that's saying something 🙂
When the sexy-as-sin lawyer walked into her bar in San Francisco,Julia Bell simply wanted a break from the troubles that kept chasing her. That escape came in the form of sinfully handsome Clay Nichols, a man who captivates her mind AND turns her inside out with pleasure.The attraction is electric and they share one scorchingly hot night together, but they also discover there is more than just off-the-charts chemistry; the connection between them runs deep. Clay
never thought he'd return to New York with this woman still on his mind. But he can't get her out of his system, and he needs more of her…He wants more than just the first night…
*This is a prequel novella to the erotic romance NIGHT AFTER NIGHT.
ABOUT NIGHT AFTER NIGHT:
A sensual, emotionally-charged erotic romance from the New York Timesand USA Today Bestselling author Lauren Blakely…
He plays to win and isn't afraid to break all the rules…
Fiery bartender Julia Bell has been hit on by her fair share of customers, but has never been tempted to dip so much as a toe in that particular dating pool. She wants a man who can claim her body AND captivate her mind. Enter Clay Nichols, a lawyer with a dirty mind and a mouth to match. Confident, sexy, and commanding, he takes Julia to new heights of pleasure. And after one unforgettable weekend together,he craves more of her. If only she hadn't taken off without saying goodbye…
Julia has no room in her life for commitment, not while she has serious trouble breathing down her neck, thanks to the criminal dabblings of a former flame. She doesn't want to involve anyone she cares about in the kind of danger that's chasing her and that's the problem with Clay-she's falling for him. Hard. He makes her heart race, and sets her body on fire.
He's determined to keep her in his life, no matter the cost. She's the woman he desires in every way. But when the past threatens to destroy any chance at a future, she has to make a choice -keep running, or give love a shot with a man who can hold her imagination, and her heart, night after night…
NIGHT AFTER NIGHT TEASER:
Her eyes darkened with lust as she stared at him. Her reaction madehim hotter, harder.
"I'm being punished for turning you on?"
Another shake of his head. "No. You are being rewarded for turning meon. But we're doing it my way. You teased the f*&k out of me, and nowI want to watch you squirm. Crawl up on my bed and get on your handson knees."
She held up her wrists, a sexy wink in her eyes. "I've been waiting for this."
"Go, woman. And leave your shoes and stockings on."
Preorder:
Website: http://www.laurenblakely.com/
Blog: http://laurenblakelybooks.blogspot.com/
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NIGHT AFTER NIGHTGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19300203-night-after-night
FIRST NIGHTGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/edit/19052161-first-night
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February 26, 2014 admin Filed Under: Cover Reveal, Giveaways


I appreciate the courage and thoughtfulness of Sasse's remarks (and I remain a fan) for raising interesting questions, but I don't think his answers are entirely sound.
First, he says the legislative body is supposed to be where political controversy happens, but isn't -- and this is supposed to explain why confirmation hearings are so ugly. This observation doesn't really make sense because the proceedings he is taking part in are in the legislative body and political controversy is in fact happening. So ... while A is happening, he is arguing that it shouldn't be happening and A should be happening instead?
Second, he asserts that the majority of policy is now made in the executive branch in the bureaucracy... all of our agencies and administrations and what not. This is true, but I think it's inevitable. The reason is that our society has grown to be far more large and complex than when the Constitution was drafted, and the laws Congress passes are already extremely long and complex at times (Obamacare being a recent well-known example).
Congress can't effectively micromanage DOJ, HHS, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Ed, and all of their many many subsidiaries.
Third, he argues that the Supreme Court is too politicized... or seems to argue this... and sees this as an explanation for why we now have this tradition of extremely and ridiculously contentious confirmation hearings. Actually, I think the contention we see is the system working as it should. The fight exists because the legislators feel pressure from their constituents to influence who gets on the court - because the court has enormous power.
So really, the hearings are just one more expression of the polarized philosophical state of the nation, like all the other extreme rhetoric we hear every day now. Confirmation hearings are just one more expression of profound differences of belief on what kind of nation we should be. Sasse is at least using his forebrain. May his tribe increase. But his analysis is off on several points.
As an aside: is it just me or does Kavanaugh's "I'm being serious" face look kind of pouty and resentful? Looks much better smiling.


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Nasa today released stunning video showing a 500,000 mile long "solar whip" on the surface of the sun – and the beautiful aurora it created on earth.
Captured by from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), the images show in unprecedented detail a very long, whip-like solar filament extending over half a million miles in a long arc above the sun's surface.
The August 31 2012 coronal mass ejection shown in four different extreme ultraviolet wavelengths. It caused no disruption on earth, but did cause aurora to appear on the night of Monday, September 3.
The coronal mass ejection, or CME, traveled at over 900 miles per second.
The CME did not travel directly toward Earth, but did connect with Earth"s magnetic environment, or magnetosphere, with a glancing blow, causing aurora to appear on monday evening.
A"solar whip" or filament is caused when a red glowing loop of plasma erupts, releasing the plasma out in huge loops hundreds of thousands of miles into space.
The "whip" was a filament, cooler clouds of solar material that are tethered above the sun's surface by unstable magnetic forces.
Theimages and video (below), which covers August 6 to 8, 2012 show the filament as a darker strand that has been in view for several days.
It the snaps, sending radiation hurtling towards earth.
At the time, Nasa revealed a video of the activity.
"Towardsthe end of the video part of the filament seems to break away, but its basic length and shape seem to have remained mostly intact," says Nasa.
The NOAA spaceweather prediction center warned that a cloud of radiation from the eruption would reach Earth today.
The radiation cloud will create a minor to moderate geomagnetic storm, bringing the northern lights to parts of North America, it said.
To prove the point, Nasa today revealed the image below, showing the aurora in breathtaking beauty.
On August 31, 2012 a long filament of solar material that had been hovering in the sun"s atmosphere, the corona, erupted out into space at 4:36 p.m. EDT. The coronal mass ejection, or CME, traveled at over 900 miles per second.


The Category for Resale or Breeding - determines if the Group purchase cost can be depreciated. if set to Breeding you can go to Accounting - Depreciation - Asset Depreciation. Change option to Livestock and purchase breeding stock group names will be displayed to take Depreciation expense. If setup as Resale - the groups are not depreciated and are taken as an expense when sold.


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Double Bomb Attack Injures Dozens at Govt Office in Thai South
Mariyam Ahmad
Pattani, Thailand
Officials inspect the site of a bombing in front of the Southern Border Province Administration office in Yala, Thailand, March 17, 2020.
BenarNews
Updated at 5:10 p.m. ET on 2020-03-17
At least 25 people were injured Tuesday when suspected insurgents attacked a government office in Yala province in Thailand's Deep South, officials said.
Posts on a Facebook page linked to what some believe to be supporters of the BRN, the largest armed group in the region, had appeared to warn of an imminent attack on Saturday, and pictures of the attack scene were later posted with the words "as promised."
The attack occurred while officials were meeting at the Southern Border Province Administration (SBPAC) office in Yala town to discuss Malaysia's decision to close its borders to contain the spread of coronavirus, a local official said.
Attackers drew people to the spot by tossing a hand-held device into the yard of the building, then remotely detonated a car bomb in front of the compound, said Col. Narawi Binwae-arong, chief of Yala's Maung district station.
"While officials were meeting on COVID-19, two men on a motorcycle tossed a bomb over the fence. Later the car bomb was set off," Narawi told reporters. "At least 25 were injured, including the deputy director of the SBPAC."
"On a surveillance camera, we found a pickup truck carrying wood was parked at the site before the explosion," he said. The driver left the scene with a man on a motorcycle, according to officials.
The road in front of the SBPAC office was filled with billowing smoke while injured police ran for safety, video clips from the scene showed. Civilians, police, government workers and local reporters were among the injured.
"It was so scary, a loud bang. I could not imagine such a big explosion. There is no safe place, even at the SBPAC office," a witness who asked not to be named for safety reasons told BenarNews.
'Prepare'
The attack came on the heels of a days-long military operation on the border of Yala and Pattani provinces, where security forces have been pursuing a group of men they believe are responsible for killing 15 people in attacks on a village in Yala on Nov. 5, 2019.
Four members of the security forces have been injured since gun battles began on March 12.
On Saturday, a Facebook account that posts news about the Deep South conflict as well as videos and statements purportedly produced by the Barisan Revolusi Nasional, or BRN, appeared to reference the military operation and warn of an upcoming insurgent attack.
"Thanks people for sending us message after the operation took place. The BRN army will demonstrate our gratitude ... the Siam Thai army should prepare for what is going to happen at its position."
After the attack Tuesday, the page posted photos of the bomb site with hashtags "as promised" in English and Malay.
Military and intelligence sources contacted by BenarNews could not confirm the authenticity of Facebook page.
A person with contacts inside the BRN who is not authorized to speak publicly on the matter said it was not an official platform for the group, but was run by some of its supporters.
Police investigators arrive at the wreckage of car bomb following an explosion outside the Southern Border Province Administration office in Yala March 17, 2020.(AFP)
'We shall condemn them'
Col. Pramote Prom-in, the spokesman for the military command in Thailand's heavily militarized southern border region, ISOC-4, condemned the attacks.
"The assailants wanted to massacre people by luring them out of the meeting room with a grenade, then exploded a car bomb, also to add to the economic hardship amid COVID-19 threat," Pramote told BenarNews. "We shall condemn them widely."
National Police Chief Gen. Chakthip Chaichinda said the attackers were Deep South insurgents and said he had stepped up security vigilance around government properties.
Thailand's Deep South borders Malaysia and encompasses the predominantly Muslim and Malay-speaking provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala, as well as four districts in neighboring Songkhla.
More than 7,000 people have been killed in the region since insurgents renewed their campaign against Buddhist-majority Thailand 16 years ago.
The BRN is involved in peace talks with the Thai government, brokered by Malaysia. A round of meetings took place in Kuala Lumpur in early March, but violence continues almost daily in the southern border region.
Since the start of this year, 28 civilians and Thai security personnel have been killed and 32 others injured in violence in the Deep South, according to figures compiled by BenarNews. At least nine suspected fighters have been killed.
Thailand: Troops Clash with Militants as Rights Groups Condemn Bomb Attack
Thai Court Issues 2 Arrest Warrants for Deadly Attacks in Deep South
Bomb Injures 3 Police, 3 Civilians in Thai Deep South
Thai Police Kill 2 Suspected Rebels in Pattani after Standoff Negotiations Fail
Thai Security Forces Kill 2 Suspected Southern Insurgents at Beach Resort
Thailand: 2 Soldiers Killed, 1 Injured in Deep South Attack
Thai Authorities Arrest 4 Suspects in Policeman's Killing in Deep South
Deadly Bomb Blast Hits Military Convoy in Thai Deep South
Thai Deep South: Suspected Insurgents Slain During Manhunt for Bombers
Bomb Blasts Strike Thai Deep South on Back-to-Back Days


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Curriculum & Character
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Rainbow Primary School
Nelson Street
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Welcome to our school website
Open Mornings for new Reception 2020
Protecting Children from Extremism ('Prevent')
All schools are subject to a duty, to have "due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism". This duty is known as the Prevent duty.
DFE advice on Spiritual, Moral, Cultural and Social development (November 2014) affirms that "pupils must be encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance." This is part of an obligation to meet the requirements of s78 of the Education Act 2002, and schools are "inspected and assessed on their measures to protect their pupils from extremist material" (Tackling Extremism in the UK).
What is extremism?
The Prevent Duty Guidance in England and Wales 2015 defines extremism as "vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs." The DFE Prevent Duty Guidance also includes in their definition of extremism 'calls for the death of members of our armed forces, whether in this country or overseas'
What is expected of schools?
Schools are expected to fulfil their 'Prevent' duties in the following ways:
By teaching the Fundamental British Values explicitly, and by exemplifying them within the school community and the way it functions, enabling children to challenge extremist views;
By being aware of signs that members of the school community may be vulnerable to becoming led to support terrorism and extremist ideologies;
By responding appropriately if children show indications that they are vulnerable or at risk.
What do we do at Rainbow?
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) has had training in:
Workshop to Raise Awareness of Prevent (WRAP); Radicalisation and Preventing Extremism; Compliance with the Prevent Duty; Channel Awareness Module.
She is the Single Point of Contact for 'Prevent' concerns.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies have completed the Chanel Awareness Module, which provides guidance on how to identify factors that can make people vulnerable to radicalisation, and case studies illustrating the types of intervention that may be appropriate, in addition to Channel.
All staff have received training from the DSL, including completing the Home Office Training Module. In future, 'Prevent' awareness will form an integral part of safeguarding induction for new staff members.
Training provides staff with both a general understanding of the risks affecting children and young people in the area and a specific understanding of how to identify individual children who may be at risk of radicalisation and what to do to support them.
The school practises Safer Recruitment and has in place Codes of Conduct for staff behaviour. All staff and pupils have to sign Acceptable Use policies to be able to use ICT equipment.
Suitable filtering and robust eSafety monitoring in school screens the usage of the internet and social media for sites and terms that could relate to extremist material.
Internet safety is integral to the school's ICT curriculum and is also embedded in PSHE. Parent Workshops are planned throughout the year to support parents with the skills to ensure that children stay safe online, both in school and outside.
Our attendance policy aims to stop parents taking children out of school, and potentially out of the country, during term time. If we learn that parents still intend to travel, we do our utmost to verify intentions and travel plans.
School has clear Safeguarding and Prevent policies outlining procedures in place for protecting children at risk of radicalisation.
It is recognised that Trustees are a vital component of the school's 'Prevent' role, and that their understanding of the purpose and nature of work to safeguard against extremism is integral to maintaining strong, positive and trusting bonds between school and community. In the event of any uncertainty about how to respond to a concern about vulnerability, school staff would, where possible, discuss the principles with the link Trustee(s) responsible for safeguarding. This would of course maintain confidentiality and no names would be given.
School aims to build pupils' resilience by providing a safe environment for debating controversial issues and helping them to understand how they can influence and participate in decision-making. The school debate team forms part of a local triad, working alongside schools from contrasting areas. In 2016 and 2017 the school achieved a Gold and Silver award in the Bradford regional tournament. Controversial topics such as 'It is OK to break the rules in some situations' and 'Everyone should be a vegetarian' are discussed.
The school works in partnership with the Local Authority Safeguarding children's Board and Prevent Co-ordinator. Effective engagement with parents and families is also important and the school is able to assist and advise families who raise concerns and be able to point them to the right support mechanisms.
Watch the video below to find out more about the Channel Programme. (click the image to go to the video)
How Parents can help to keep children safe from the risk of Radicalisation and Extremism.
The parent/child relationship is the foundation to keeping children safe and supporting their social development and educational attainment. Parenting can be a challenging task. Maintaining a positive relationship can sometimes be difficult as children grow and develop and seek an identity that may be different from their own family. Children and young people have a natural curiosity which as parents we want to encourage. However, as our children grow up we have to take different steps to ensure their safety. Currently a number of young girls and boys have been persuaded to leave the country against the wishes of their families, or in secret, putting themselves in extreme danger. This leaflet sets out information to help parents keep their children safe and explains how they should respond if they have a concern.
Why might a young person be drawn Why might a young person be drawn towards extremist ideologies?
They may be searching for answers to questions about identity, faith and belonging
They may be driven by the desire for 'adventure' and excitement
They may be driven by a need to raise their self-esteem and promote their 'street cred'
They may be drawn to a group or individual who can offer identity, a social network or support
They may be influenced by world events and a sense of grievance resulting in a need to make a difference
How might this happen?
The internet provides entertainment, connectivity and interaction. Children may need to spend a lot of time on the internet while studying and they may use other social media and messaging sites such as Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, Instagram, Vine or Whatsapp. These can be useful tools, but we need to be aware there are powerful programmes and networks that use these media to reach out to young people and can communicate extremist messages.
Peer Interaction
Young people at risk may display extrovert behaviour, start getting into trouble at school or on the streets and may mix with other children who behave badly, but this is not always the case.
There are no typical characteristics of young people who may be more at risk than others. However a sudden change in behaviour could be a potential indicator. Sometimes those at risk may be encouraged, by the people they are in contact with, not to draw attention to themselves. If you feel there is a change in your child's behaviour, parents are encouraged to inquire about their children's wellbeing.
It is important for parents to keep an open channel of communication that involves listening to their children's views and concerns. You may not always agree with your child, but you should convey to them that you've understood his or her point of view and want the best for them in life. However, if you are concerned about your child, you may want to talk to a local faith or community leader, person of influence or teacher.
The media provide a view on world affairs. However, this is often a very simple version of events which, in reality, are very complex. Children may not understand the situation fully or appreciate the dangers involved in the views of some groups. They may see things in simple terms and not have the whole picture
Recognising Extremism – signs may include:
Out of character changes in behaviour and peer relationships
Secretive behaviour
Losing interest in friends and activities
Showing sympathy for extremist causes
Glorifying violence
Possessing illegal or extremist literature
Advocating messages similar to illegal organisations such as "Muslims Against Crusades" or other non-proscribed extremist groups such as the English Defence League
How can parents support children and young people to stay safe?
Know where your child is, who they are with and check this for yourself
Know your child's friends and their families
Keep lines of communication open, listen to your child and talk to them about their interests
Encourage them to take up positive activities with local groups that you can trust
Talk to your child about what they see on the TV or the internet and explain that what they see or read may not be the whole picture
Allow and encourage debate and questioning on local and world events and help them see different points of view
Encourage your child to show an interest in the local community and show respect for people from all faiths and backgrounds
Help your child to understand the dangers of becoming involved in situations about which they may not have the full information
Teach them that expressing strong views and trying to change things for the better is fine but they should not take violent action against others or support those that do
Be aware of your child's on-line activity and update your own knowledge
Know what social media and messaging sites your child uses
Remind your child that people they contact over the internet may be pretending to be someone else or telling them things that are not true
Explain that anyone who tells them to keep secrets from their family or teachers is likely to be trying to do them harm or put them in danger
If you have any concerns that your child may be being influenced by others get help – talk to someone you can trust, this could be your faith leader, family members who are peers of your children, or outside help.
If you feel there is a risk of a child leaving the country, consider what safeguards you could take to avert travel. You might want to consider taking the precaution of securing their passport in a safe place.
Some young people do not need a passport for confirming their age, they can apply for an identification card as an alternative.
You should also consider what access your child has to savings accounts or gifts of money from family and friends. You may wish to suggest that gifts are made in kind and not in cash.
Confidential helpline
The Active Change Foundation (ACF) provide a confidential helpline to prevent British nationals from travelling to conflict zones.
ACF Confidential helpline telephone number is 020 8539 2770
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Anyone with concerns for the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person can contact:
In the Bradford district, these are the numbers that you can ring for advice and to make a referral:
During office hours (8.30am – 5pm Monday to Thursday, 4.30pm on Friday) call Children's Social Services Initial Contact Point – 01274 437500
At all other times, Social Services Emergency Duty Team – 01274 431010
If you have reason to believe that a child is at IMMEDIATE RISK OF HARM, contact the police on 999
For all general enquiries, please contact Children's Specialist Services on 01274 435600
Imminent threat of harm to others contact:
Police 999 or Anti-Terrorist Hotline 0800 789 321
Further Sources of Support and Information
If you have a concern please talk to your child's class teacher or another person in the school that you trust as soon as possible. They will be able to help and can access support for you and your child.
The Bradford Family Learning
Offer a range of parenting programmes, internet safety and parent support activities. For information about programmes available for families. Telephone: 01274 378409 Email: familylearning@bradford.gov.uk
Available to all parents in Bradford. The programmes help parents build and maintain positive relationships and manage children's behaviour
Internet Safety Sessions
Available for parents to increase their knowledge and confidence to help keep their child safe on-line, ask your child's school if sessions are available
Bradford Council's Family Information Service
Provides up-to-date information on a range of services for children, young people and families.
Text 'FIS' to 07781472076 and they will call you back.
Telephone helpline 01274 437503 (8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday)
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Educate Against Hate
Website has lots of information, advice and resources which can be used to help children stay safe online
Promoting British values as part of SMSC in schools
Protecting our children from Radicalisation and Extremism
To report any suspicion of terrorist threat or extremist material online
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Hello everyone, welcome to Year 4. This is our very own class page.
On this page you can find out about all the exciting things that we will be doing in class and information about events and activities in school.
If you have any ideas for our webpage, please let us know!
Click on this link to see more details about Year 4's curriculum.


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Prescribed burning and browsing to control tree encroachment in southern European heathlands
Published source details Ascoli D., Lonati M., Marzano R., Bovio G., Cavallero A. & Lombardi G. (2013) Prescribed burning and browsing to control tree encroachment in southern European heathlands. Forest Ecology and Management, 289, 69-77.
Use grazing to control trees
Increase number of livestock and use prescribed burning to control trees
Use prescribed burning to control trees
A randomized, controlled, before-and-after study in 2005-2009 in a heathland invaded by aspen Populus tremuloides and silver birch Betula pendula in Italy (Ascoli et al. 2013) found that grazing to reduce tree cover reduced the cover of common heather Calluna vulgaris and the basal area of trees but did not alter the cover of purple moor grass Molinia arundinacea. After five years, the cover of common heather in grazed areas was similar (77%) to than that in areas that were not burned (77%). Purple moor grass cover was similar between grazed (84%) and ungrazed areas (88%). The basal area of trees was lower in grazed (3.2 m2/ha) than in ungrazed areas (4.6 m2/ha). No statistical analyses were carried out in this study. Starting in spring 2006 nine 650 m2 plots were grazed by goats for five years, and another six plots were not grazed. Five 2 x 2 m quadrats were placed in each plot and diameter of trees within them measured. Cover of common heather and purple moor grass was estimated using a 10 m transect in each plot along which the presence of both species was noted every 20 cm.
(Summarised by: Phil Martin)
A randomized, controlled, before-and-after study in 2005–2009 in a heathland invaded by aspen Populus tremuloides and silver birch Betula pendula in Italy (Ascoli et al. 2013) found that using prescribed burning and grazing to reduce tree cover reduced the cover of common heather Calluna vulgaris and basal area of trees but did not alter the cover of purple moor grass Molinia arundinacea. After five years, the cover of common heather in areas that were burned and grazed was lower (83%) than that in areas that were not burned (36%). Cover of purple moor grass was similar between burned and grazed areas (89%) and areas that were not burned or grazed (88%). Additionally, the basal area of trees was lower in burned and grazed areas (0.5 m2/ha) than in areas that had not been burned or grazed (4.6 m2/ha). In winter 2005 twelve 650 m2 plots were burned and subsequently grazed by goats for five years, and another six plots were not burned or grazed. No statistical analyses were carried out in this study. Five 2 x 2 m quadrats were placed in each plot and diameter of trees within them measured. Cover of common heather and purple moor grass was estimated using a 10 m transect in each plot along which the presence of both species was noted every 20 cm.
A randomized, controlled, before-and-after st udy in 2005–2009 in a heathland invaded by aspen Populus tremuloides and silver birch Betula pendula in Italy (Ascoli et al. 2013) found that prescribed burning to reduce tree cover reduced the cover of common heather Calluna vulgaris, increased the cover of purple moor grass Molinia arundinacea and had mixed effects on the basal area of trees. After five years, cover of common heather declined in areas that were burned (before: 78%, after: 0%) but showed little change in areas that were not burned (before: 72%, after: 72%). Common heather cover in areas that had been burned once increased to 37% but in areas that were burned yearly cover remained at 0%. Purple moor grass cover increased in areas that were burned (before: 76%, after: 94%), and cover also increased in unburned areas (before: 79%, after 91%). Basal area of trees declined one year after burning (before: 3 m2/ha, after: 0.5 m2/ha) and remained at this level for areas that were burned yearly, but increased to 2 m2/ha after five years in areas that were only burned once. In winter 2005 nine 650 m2 plots were burned, another six plots were burned every year in 2005–2009, and six plots were not burned. No statistical analyses were carried out in this study. Five 2 x 2 m quadrats were placed in each plot and the diameter of trees within them measured. Cover of common heather and purple moor grass was estimated using a 10 m transect in each plot along which the presence of both species was recorded every 20 cm.


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Q: Multiple WHERE IN conditions in SOQL query Can I use the below syntax in SOQL query.
set<String> firstName = new set<String>();
set<String> lastName =  new set<String>();
set<String> ssnNumber = new set<String>();

[select firstName,lastName,ssnNumber from Nominee where firstName IN :firstName AND
                                                        lastName  IN : lastName AND
                                                        ssnNumber IN  :ssnNumber]

can i use the above format of  SOQL query with multiple WHERE in conditions.

A: For this type of question, a pretty simple "can I do X?", the fastest way to get an answer is usually to just go and try to do it yourself through anonymous apex.
The short answer here is yes, you can do this, and in exactly the way that you laid out in your example.
The longer answer is yes, and you need to keep in mind that you're going to get the cartesian product of your filters.
I.e. if you have {'John', 'Vijay', 'Andrei'} in your firstName set
and {'123-45-6789' ,'123-45-6790'} in your ssnNumber set
you'll get results for:

*

*John + 123-45-6789

*John + 123-45-6790

*Vijay + 123-45-6789

*Vijay + 123-45-6790

*Andrei + 123-45-6789

*Andrei + 123-45-6790

if they exist.
SOQL is unable to do things like "find records that match index I in all of these collections". If that's what you're looking to do, then you'll need to do some extra work (like further filtering the query results in Apex, or creating a formula field on your object to act as a "composite key" of sorts)

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«Тонка людина їде додому» () — американська комедійна мелодрама режисера Річарда Торпа 1944 року.

Сюжет
Цього разу Нік і Нора відправляються на батьківщину Ніка, в маленьке провінційне містечко Сігамор-Спрінгс, відвідати його батьків. Його батько, місцевий лікар, ніколи не схвалював вибір професії Ніка і його спосіб життя. Прибуття Ніка сколихнуло життя містечка. Місцеві мешканці та місцеві злочинні елементи переконані, що Нік прибув у зв'язку з розслідуванням якої-небудь справи, незважаючи на його запевнення в зворотному. Проте вбивство, що трапилося на порозі його будинку, змусило його взятися за розслідування.

У ролях
 Вільям Пауелл — Нік Чарльз
 Мірна Лой — Нора Чарльз
 Люсіль Вотсон — місіс Марта Чарльз
 Ґлорія Дегейвен — Лора Белл Ронсон
 Енн Ревер — Скажена Мері
 Хелен Вінсон — Хелена Дрекью
 Гаррі Девенпорт — доктор Бертрам Чарльз
 Леон Еймс — Едгар Дрейк
 Дональд Мік — Віллі Крамп

Посилання
 The Thin Man Goes Home  на сайті AllMovie
 The Thin Man Goes Home  на сайті TCM Movie Database
 The Thin Man Goes Home  на сайті American Film Institute Catalog

Фільми англійською мовою
Детективні фільми США
Кінокомедії США
Фільми-мелодрами США
Кримінальні фільми
Фільми Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer


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Popular tourist enjoys the show executions and torture
Gothic castle of Loket in the Czech Republic surrounded on all sides by water - the main attraction of the same name of the city. In the past, the fortress served as a prison and in 1898 the counties were in the building houses a collection of the city museum.
Today in the premises of the fortress a permanent exhibition on the history of the city and old china. The program includes inspection of the remains of a Romanesque rotunda, decorated with frescoes halls for celebrations and an observation tower, the website reported www.ilovecz.ru.
Attracts many visitors to exhibition on executions and torture, installed in the premises of the former prison casemates. Soon after the exhibit was supplemented with new exhibits, which include scenes and instruments of torture.
Click here to see this article in russian: Популярностью туристов пользуется выставка казней и пыток


While Loops are similar to for loops because they repeat segments of code. However in a for loop, you specify how many times a segment of code should repeat. With a while loop, you need to set the condition to make the code stop repeating the specified segment.
Setting the condition is similar to that of an if statement that checks to see if a condition is True or False.
Look at the example below. The code repeats until the condition of the count > 0. Once this is no longer True, the code will stop repeating.
If a while loop does not contain an input or an incrementing or decrementing variable, you may be stuck in an infinite while loop! See the example below.


Entry to Edgbaston High School for Girls at Year 7 - Girls are required to take tests in; English, Mathematics and a short dictation to assess grammar and spelling. A report is requested from the present school and then an interview with Headmistress is arranged.
Scholarships and means-tested Bursaries are available at Year 7 and Sixth Form entry.
Scholarships are available at entry into Year 3.
Entry other than at Year 7 - Admission in other age groups is dependent on the availability of places and performance in selective entry tests. A selective admissions test at the appropriate age level is administered in core subjects; English, Mathematics and one modern foreign language.
Since 2006, Dr Ruth Weeks BSc PhD. A Birmingham girl born and bred, she describes this part of her interesting and successful career as 'coming home', but with no disloyalty to her earlier jobs. A chemist by training – that's how she gained her PhD – she was about to begin academic research on muscles when the demands of her husband's career caused the family to move. In the course of her career she has been deputy head of Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls and head of Redland High (now Redmaids' High) in Bristol. So there's bags of experience here and a lot of intelligence.
A past GSG entry mentioned, with gentle irony we hope, the King Edward V1 consortium of schools as being the leaders in Birmingham education. Dr Weeks' response was vigorous, sharp and impressive. There was almost a suggestion of Elizabethan 'foul scorn'. 'We know what we are,' she said with asperity, 'and we know who we are.' The school is heavily oversubscribed but Dr Weeks and her SMT meet all the prospective pupils and their parents and visit them in their schools as well. The result is that right from the start of each girl's time at the school there is a warmth and understanding. The business of meeting so many parents and children – many times the number for whom there are spaces – is enormously time-consuming, but helps to spread a feeling of goodwill. It's also a shrewd move to keep in contact with local primary schools. Parents told us it was that personal touch that swung it for them and their daughters. Dr Weeks teaches chemistry to years 7 and 13, two significant years.
There is a whiff of the CEO amongst a number of modern heads; heads perhaps dominated by governors who see schools as businesses, and positions in league tables as proof of excellence. EHS does not feel like that, and a mention of the distressing frequency of schools getting rid of pupils who have failed to impress at GCSE and are therefore in danger of lowering A level league positions drew something approaching a snort from this elegant and intelligent head. 'Of course we don't,' she replied to our question. 'We have a job to do.' Actually, very few pupils fail to perform well at GCSE. Nonetheless, there is a caveat to all this. See Entrance.
It is said by some that before she arrived the school had become a trifle sleepy. Without being remotely bombastic or hectoring, Dr Weeks has injected new life into this distinguished school – the oldest independent school for girls in Birmingham. With wisdom and intelligence, concern for staff and pupils and an overall appreciation of the school's potential, together with a clear eye for what is needed and an infectious sense of humour, she has made the school more attractive to parents and increased the range and variety of what is now a broad and progressive curriculum as well as a stimulating extracurricular programme. It is a school for happiness, but not at the expense of academic endeavour and success. It might well be that the happiness that pervades is based on academic pride and pleasure.
Retiring in July 2019. Her successor will be Clare Macro, currently senior deputy head at Tudor Hall. Theology degree from Oxford; taught at Peterborough and St Margaret's School, Bedford Modern and Headington School before joining Tudor Hall.
There is much rivalry over academic prowess and education amongst the many fine schools in Birmingham. Many parents with whom we spoke cited a school's position in the league tables as the clearest indication of academic thrust. That depends. Some schools home in on a limited number of subjects, with their sights fixed exclusively on league tables. Probably because the ratio of staff to pupils is very generous, EHS is able to offer a very wide range of subjects - 27 at GCSE, including classical Greek and Latin. In 2018, at GCSE, 62 per cent A*-A/7-9 grades. All that and a range of 30 subjects at A level (25 per cent A*/A grades and 56 per cent A*-B in 2018). It's a broad range, producing pupils with a wide cross-section of academic skills. Parents like the availability of choice, perceiving it as individual attention – smaller classes – and avoiding stereotypes. We witnessed some marvellous lessons with lively teachers who, rather than treat the pupils as if they were Strasbourg Geese, encouraged questioning and discussion and were rewarded by a lot of both. There is a palpable fizz in the classrooms. Fizz but no aggression.
Supporting this broad choice of examinable subjects is an extraordinary bank of extracurricular activities, always connected with matters academic. Thus the chess club is allied to mathematics; Lab Rats to science; Chinese calligraphy to art; knitting to textiles; creative writing club to English; Crest Awards to science; Mandarin for beginners etc. We gave up after counting after 30 options. No time is wasted: some sessions take place at lunch time, some after school.
A recent building which has made a considerable difference is a wonderful performing arts centre called - for obvious reasons, when you see it - the Octagon. In itself it is a very attractive and versatile building and an ideal space for concerts, plays – senior and junior productions - assemblies, exams (aaargh), ballet and other activities. It was there that we were privileged to watch an unforgettable impromptu performance by the school's hula-hoop champion. A unique delight and rarely seen in schools of such calibre. There is masses of music and everyone seems to be involved in concerts of varying kinds. Art contributes much to the creative soul of the school. Three studios offer a variety of media including ceramics, printmaking and graphic design as well as traditional painting and drawing. Annual visits to Paris, Florence and Rome. As far as sport is concerned this school is pretty healthy: football, cricket, hockey, basketball, fencing, tennis, netball, rounders and cross-country are pursued with great enthusiasm. To have 14 acres of playing fields in this city school is very useful; to have a fitness suite is wonderful; to have a recently refurbished swimming pool - over 50 years old - is rare; and to have an all-weather pitch seems a real bonus. And it's nearly all happened since the school awoke under the perceptive wisdom of the Great Doctor.
'The aim of this institution is to afford to the girls of this important neighbourhood an education which shall be the best that this age can afford'. So said Miss Alice Cooper, the first head, in 1878. They are words that would be echoed nearly 150 years later. The founders were keen to make available a broad, liberal education and EHS has always been characterised by its non-denominational approach to teaching and learning, education rather than grade accumulation. A glance at the current list of governors confirms that the Quaker and Unitarian roots remain deeply embedded in the school. The atmosphere is friendly, warm and non-judgemental. Friday assemblies in the Octagon are spent silently listening to music; 'It's cool,' said one girl to us. Lots of charitable work. The reaction to our question about racial mix was a puzzled look. 'We're all happy,' was the answer. Silly question.
We had the doubtful privilege of reaching our destination via Five Ways roundabout. Thus it was already a pleasure and a relief to arrive at the handsome entrance. There we were greeted with warmth and courtesy in the car park by a groundsman. The warmth of our reception was constant, wherever we went. The atmosphere was palpable. Grounds staff, incidentally, are always very good indicators of what a school is really like.
An impressive array of new buildings has sprung up in the last few years. We visited the new, state-of-the-art sixth form area complete with comfortable chairs, books, improving magazines, tables to work at, facilities for making coffee and tea and a balcony terrace for dreaming. Why not? A marvellous room for discussing the great things of life and considerably superior to many universities. Five new specialist classrooms help accommodate all those subjects taught. The general study area has also been extended and significantly upgraded, to provide a wireless network, laptop computers and interactive white boards. All the gizmos. We visited the wonderful new library, which is now almost double its original size, with research and fiction sections as well as a fully equipped ICT suite.
Sparky teaching. Lively brains. But who remembers that 'education is what you remember when you've forgotten everything you were taught at school'? Wherever we went we were greeted with friendliness and courtesy and a welcome current of humour.
This is a very friendly, happy school where teachers and pupils seem to get on well with each other with mutual respect and affection. Form tutors and individual subject teachers have a recognisable role to play but there are more layers than that. The arrival of new pupils aged 11+ does seem to bring out the kindness of the older girls. Time and time again girls told us how easy it was to settle down on arrival, not only because there is a mentoring system in place where sixth formers 'shadow' the younger, but because of the overall atmosphere.
Pupils come from all over Birmingham and beyond. Parents are a loyal bunch who are keen to do what they can to support a school for which they feel gratitude and fondness. There is an active and enthusiastic parents' association which has its own website.
OGs include Molly Dineen, film-maker; Lydia Hislop, journalist; Professor Sally Davies, chief medical officer at the Department of Health; Robyn Jones OBE, businesswoman; Philippa Lett, top model, and Kate Williams, author and TV historian. Plus Malala Yousafzai, girls' education activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Many join from the prep at 11, others from local primaries. Maths and English exams plus interview. Entry into the sixth form requires a minimum of six GCSEs at grades A*-B/9-6 (including English and maths), plus good grades in prospective A level subjects. Progression from year 11 at EHS into the sixth form and from the lower sixth to upper sixth is dependent in all cases upon sustained good progress and attitude.
Around 15 per cent leave after GCSEs. Huge variety of universities and subjects for those that stay on. Most years some Oxbridge places - one to Cambridge in 2018; one to University of Valencia in Spain; other popular destinations include Birmingham (lots), Nottingham, Aston, Exeter, Liverpool, Oxford Brooks and Manchester. A medic most years. A few gap years. Good, careful advice and help reported by parents and past pupils. Certainly no suggestion of pupils being compelled against their wishes.
There are moves afoot, as with so many schools in Birmingham, to raise money to make the school more accessible to parents who need financial help. There are bursaries and scholarships available. Interested parents should not be embarrassed to ask.
'Rigour with kindness' is one summary we were given. Both words are appropriate. It's a wonderful school for the warmth and affection which pervades, along with academic toughness. The breadth does not hide the toughness: it succeeds not through a shapeless smudge but through wonderful, rigorous teaching and the right choice of subjects. It is attention to detail that makes the system work; that, and a shameless love of learning.


This is a powerful Navanath Shabar Yantra; dedicated to the first Guru; the great Yogi, Machindranath. This Charm comprising of letters, attracting a unique vibration is used in India to increase any kind of business; including trade and industry. This Yantra is useful' not only for sick businesses; but also for those businesses which are thriving, to thrive more.
This Navnath Yantra has to be prepared during the Shukla Paksha [bright half of the Hindu Lunar Month] and written on a Bhojpatra with the paste of Red Sandalwood. Then it has to be framed and hung on the wall of the main office of the business; where cash transactions are conducted.
The Yantra can also be embossed on copper.
Is there any specific time during shukal paksh to prepare Navnath yantra.
the ccha on the third line has not got a bindu on top,is it only ccha or cchang?
the bindu is missing atop the ccha on the third horizontal line or is it this way only?


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Umpire Jim Joyce Apologizes for Blown Call, Costing Perfect Game
By Michael Santo 2010-06-03 10:33
Two perfect games, by Dallas Braden and Roy Halladay, were thrown in the major leagues in May. There should have been a perfect game thrown yesterday, and Jim Joyce, the umpire who prevented it, admits his mistake.
Armando Galarraga of the Detroit Tigers should have joined Dallas Braden of the Oakland A's and Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies, to be the first threesome in terms of perfect games in a single season. In fact, he stepped on the bag at first base, for what should have ended the game. Unfortunately, Umpire Jim Joyce emphatically called Cleveland's Jason Donald safe. Also unfortunately, he was wrong.
A chorus of groans and boos echoed in Comerica Park. However, that did not make a difference. There is no instant replay in major league baseball, and no do-overs. Thus, Jim Joyce's blown call would stand.
A perfect game is the rarest of the rare. It means that, not only did the pitcher not give up any hits, there were no batters reaching base on errors, walks, hit by pitch, or any of the more esoteric ways to reach base. It has happened only 20 times in major league baseball history.
Rare, though not as rare, is an apology from an umpire. Rarer still is when they apology comes face to face. In this case, Jim Joyce realized, after seeing the play again, he had made a mistake. Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Joyce asked to speak with Galarraga. Galarraga accepted the apology.
"You don't see an umpire after the game come out and say, 'Hey, let me tell you I'm sorry. He felt really bad. He didn't even shower."
When he made the call, Jim Joyce made it emphatically. Just as emphatically, he said he was wrong. "It was the biggest call of my career, and I kicked the (bleep) out of it, I just cost that kid a perfect game. "I thought he beat the throw. I was convinced he beat the throw, until I saw the replay." The Tigers still won the game 3-0.
Currently, baseball replays can only be used for questionable home runs. There's no appeal of other calls. New York Yankee manager Joe Girardi thinks, in this case, baseball should make an exception.
"I think it's something that baseball should look at possibly because if they do change it, it doesn't affect the game. It doesn't affect the outcome. I know it will be the first time that it's ever happened but you're talking about a very unusual circumstance."
What Girardi is calling for is although not totally clear, not just a replay on this one play, but changing the record books as well. If the Jim Joyce blown call were reversed by Major League Baseball, it would also mean Galarraga received a perfect game in the record books.
What do you think, fans? Watch the video here. Even Jason Donald, the batter, thinks he is out. You can tell by his reaction.
Written by Michael Santo
HULIQ.com
MLB, reverse the call and
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2010-06-03 11:03
MLB, reverse the call and give him the perfect...because it was perfect. Then update your rules and use instant replay on questionable calls.


Firefighters are investigating the cause of an apartment fire that broke out on the 18000 block of Ohio Avenue on Saturday morning, authorities say.
No one was injured in the fire that started at about 11:30 a.m. and was contained within 20 minutes, said Capt. Al Robnett, Aurora fire spokesman.
Firefighters were able to keep the blaze contained to one apartment, Robnett said.
The American Red Cross is providing assistance to residents of the unit destroyed by the fire and families in seven additional units.


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The strncmp() function returns 0 if the first n characters of s1 and s2 are the same, or (*s1 - *s2) for the last characters compared if they differ.
The strcmp() function returns 0 if the strings are the same, or (*s1 - *s2) for the last characters compared if they differ.
The strcasecmp() and strncasecmp() functions return values in the same fashion as strcmp() and strncmp(), respectively.
The strncmp() function returns 0 if the first n characters of strings are the same, or (*s1 - *s2) for the last characters compared if they differ.