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Court backs mother in custody case
Published Monday, February 07, 2011
The Federal Supreme Court rejected a plea by a divorced Emirati father in Fujairah to take custody of his adult son, saying this will break a union with his two sisters who live with their mother.
Although under Islam a father has the right to take custody of his children once they reach the adult age, the court said religion gives it authority to extend custody for a mother if this will benefit the child.
"The court finds that moving the son to live under his father's custody could be psychologically harmful to the son given his affinity with his two sisters who live with their mother," the court said in its sentence, according to the Arabic language daily 'Emarat Al Youm'.
The verdict overturned an earlier sentence by a Fujairah court which give the father custody of his son provided he pays Dh5,000 alimony to the mother, prompting both parties to appeal the sentence.
An appeal court decided the mother should retain custody of her son and that the father must pay Dh1,000 for each child every month in addition to Dh2,500 for their housing. The father again rejected this sentence and appealed with the federal supreme court.


Red Deer's first Recovery Day was celebrated with messages of inspiration and hope at City Hall Park on Saturday. Gratitude was this year's theme as dozens turned out for the event that was repeated in 25 other communities across Canada. John Moore, who once struggled with addiction and is now a mental health therapist, inspired the crowd with his own story.
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Red Deer's first Recovery Day was celebrated with messages of inspiration and hope at City Hall Park on Saturday.
Gratitude was this year's theme as dozens turned out for the event that was repeated in 25 other communities across Canada.
John Moore, who once struggled with addiction and is now a mental health therapist, inspired the crowd with his own story.
"Everybody here has a path in front of them they would not believe," he said.
Later, in an interview he said it is important for people to know the "lie is dead.
"Once an addict, always an addict, is not true," he said.
Moore said having children was the turning moment in his life and inspired him to face his problems.
One of the local organizers Kelly McCrea said the event is focused on celebrating recovery.
Many of those who are recovering from addiction don't want to let employers or others know of their challenge.
McCrea was pleased with the turnout, which drew more than 50 people to speeches, music and readings during the morning.
"I'm absolutely ecstatic with the turnout. It's a community coming together and Red Deer is that kind of community.
McCrea said she is in long-term recovery and loves to help others.
The event that ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. featured information booths from Alberta Health Services and groups devoted to helping those struggling with addictions of all kinds.


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Run A Lap – A Tribute to Nipsey Hussle
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Two years ago, Nipsey's passing was something that caught everyone off guard. It was so sudden and so surprising that you couldn't prepare for it. It was one of those events that had people asking each other where they were when they heard the news. My story of where I was takes us to the other side of the world, in Japan.
To give some additional context here, I'm a big Nipsey Hussle fan. I know that sounds played out now since his passing, but new Nipsey releases were something I'd actively look for. I remember when I first heard "Hussle In The House" back in '08, I remember Bullets Ain't Got No Name Vol. 1,2 & 3. I remember when South Central State of Mind was supposed to be the title of his debut album, I remember when Ross wanted to sign him to MMG (Maybach Music Group) and I remember getting gassed* when I saw him on the cover of XXL in a Mac's convenience store after school. I really rated Nip. Not necessarily because I thought he was the best lyricist ever, but more so because his music was real. Even though I didn't necessarily relate to his upbringing, grow up in the hood or join the crips, his music still impacted me.
I always wanted to visit Japan but I never took that dream seriously until I watched Nipsey's "Forever On Some Fly Shit" music video. Back in 2012, I watched this habesha* brother from Crenshaw and Slauson find a way to take his music from his block to the other side of the world through hard work, patience and preparation. Aftering watching that video, I made it a personal goal to get to Japan before the end of the decade. As time passed, that desire to go grew not only because I became fascinated by Japanese history and culture, but because I felt that Nipsey's career moved steadily towards success shortly after that video dropped. I thought to myself, "if Nip found a way, I can find a way".
Fast forward seven years and I found my way to the Yasukuni shrine in Chiyoda, Tokyo. After all the planning and sacrifice, I was really there. It only made sense to commemorate the moment by taking bare* photos like an obnoxious tourist…so that's exactly what I did until I checked social media. In my excitement to send some of the mandem* pics of where I was, I learned the sad reports of Nipsey passing in Crenshaw. The artist that motivated me to go literally further than I've ever been away from home, was gone.
Nipsey's music inspired me and that's what made it so upsetting coming to terms with his passing. Although I've never actually met him, I felt connected to him because I grew into a man at the at the same time that he was documenting his progression through other stages of manhood. At first, it was weird to think that I wouldn't have new music from Nip to get me through future chapters in my life. When I really think back on things though, maybe his music already equipped me with all the inspiration I needed. Maybe it was time for me to now lace up my kicks and run my own marathon.
See, the Marathon series wasn't just a collection of music to me. It was like a hidden language with instructions on how to win while running your own race. To go from The Marathon to TMC (The Marathon Continues) to Victory Lap wasn't accidental. It was the natural progression on his journey through life. I looked at his passing as his life going full circle. He not only reached the original goal he set for himself when it all started, but maybe in doing that, he fulfilled his purpose in life. Motivating the masses to be better versions of themselves every day.
Thank you Nip for teaching me and so many others that regardless of our flaws, we can still beat the odds and fight for something we believe in. Thank you for showing us that a path still exists even when you don't settle for what they try to give you. Thank you for showing us that you don't have to sacrifice your integrity to impact people around on the world.
In honour of the two year anniversary of his passing, I've put a playlist together of some of my favourite b-side Nipsey records (most of which you might not have heard). It's 33 songs that can be played in their song order to show the progression in his mindstate and his music from his first mixtape to his studio album. The marathon continues and may his legacy live on. Give it a listen and let me know what you think in our comments on IG at: @day.four.
*I've got the tracklist after the Spotify playlist with links for any Apple Music users that want to follow along.*
Nip Hussle Tha Great Tracklist (Apple Music song links):
Hussla Hoodsta feat. Hoodsta Rob
Piss Poor feat. Cuzzy Capone
Roll The Windows Up feat. We-Dogg, Hoodsta Rob & K Young
The Hussle Way
Keys 2 The City
U Don't Got a Clue
Blue Laces feat. Goldie
ROAD TO RICHES
FOREVER ON SOME FLY SHIT
THA MANSION
Gangstas Life feat. Snoop Dogg
Killer feat. Drake
Drop Coupes
Real Nigga Moves feat. Dom Kennedy
That's How I Knew
Blueprint feat. Dave East
Never Gone Know
The Field feat. Bino Rideaux & Young Dolph
Status Symbol 2 feat. Buddy
Ocean Views
Been Down feat. Swizz Beatz
Blue Laces 2
Young Nigga feat. Diddy
Million While You Young feat. The-Dream
Loaded Bases feat. CeeLo Green
Real Big feat. Marsha Ambrosius
gassed* – to get excited
habesha* – people of Eritrean or Ethiopian heritage
bare* – a lot
mandem* – the homies, my friends
Posted in music, ReadsTagged #playlist, Bullets Ain't Got No Name, Crenshaw, Nipsey Hussle, The Marathon, The Marathon Continues, TMC, Tokyo, Victory Lap, XXL
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Home » North Dakota grain trader signs plea deal in fraud scheme
North Dakota grain trader signs plea deal in fraud scheme
By Eric Schroeder
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, U.S. — Hunter B. Hanson of Leeds, North Dakota, U.S., has agreed to plead guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with an $11 million fraud scheme that affected approximately 60 farmers, elevators and commodity brokers in North Dakota, Minnesota and Canada. As part of his plea, Hanson has agreed to pay full restitution in the amount of $11,405,134.72.
According to the Information and Plea Agreement, between January 2018 and December 2018 Hanson executed a scheme with intent to defraud, contracted with multiple farmers and grain elevators to obtain grain or other agricultural commodities, obtained these commodities, and either failed to pay the farmers and elevators for these commodities or sent these farmers and elevators non-sufficient funds checks.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of North Dakota said Hanson maintained multiple bank accounts, engaged in check kiting to cover his deposits and withdrawals, and laundered money between his bank accounts and other businesses. He also purchased agricultural commodities from farmers and elevators above the per bushel market value and then sold the same commodities below the per bushel market value, the U.S. Attorney's Office noted.
After Hanson failed to pay farmers and elevators for the agricultural commodities he obtained, he sent email communications trying to lull the affected parties into a false sense of security, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
"As is outlined in the Plea Agreement, Hanson operated a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme that victimized dozens of North Dakota and Canadian farmers and businesses," said Jonathan O'Konek, assistant U.S. attorney. "Due to the diligent efforts of state, local, and federal law enforcement, Hanson will be held accountable for his actions. The United States Attorney's Office is committed to investigating white collar crimes and will continue to prosecute those individuals who violate federal law."
The U.S. Attorney's Office said the United States will recommend a sentence within the applicable sentencing guidelines range, recommend that Hanson serve a three-year period of supervised release, and agree not to charge Hanson with any additional federal economic crimes related to his charged scheme to defraud, which occurred prior to the date Hanson signed the Plea Agreement.
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A robber was filmed on CCTV diving like Superman through a parcel hatch before attacking staff with a crowbar.
Cleon Perry, 41, and his accomplices Edmund Brown, 33, and Matthew Frazer, 42, have been jailed for a total of 37 years after their five-month crime spree.
The three men stashed up more than £100,000 through seven robberies and attempted robberies on businesses, including currency exchange bureaus.
Footage released by detectives showed Perry dive through a hatch in a post office security screen before Brown climbed through after.
Staff were then threatened and hit with a crowbar as the pair bagged up thousands of pounds in cash.
Detective Constable David Reed, of the Met's Flying Squad, said: 'These offences involved high levels of violence and have been extremely traumatic for the victims involved.
'I would like to thank all the businesses who have assisted us in our investigation. The support of the staff has helped us secure a conviction against the group.
'These convictions highlight the professionalism, tenacity and unique qualities demonstrated by the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad.
The robberies took place at post offices and exchange bureaus across London – including in Croydon, Westminster, Southwark, South Kensington and West Norwood – between October 2017 and February 2018.
In another raid, Perry and Brown stormed an exchange bureau then forced the staff door open with a crowbar.
Staff tried to resist but one was hit over the head by Perry, causing injury and permanent scarring, while Brown stole cash.
Perry and Brown were arrested by armed police on Saturday, 17 February shortly after robbing a currency exchange bureau in Croydon, south London.
Officers who searched Brown found a crowbar and Perry had a large stash of stolen coins and notes.
Frazer was arrested on 4 April on suspicion of conspiring to rob with Perry and Brown between 5 February and 17 February, 2018, in relation to a robbery and attempted robbery at two currency exchanges.
DNA, number plate recognition and phone evidence linked the men to six other offences.
They often gained access to the secure areas of premises by posing in high-vis jackets, police said.
Once inside the secure areas, they subsequently forced staff to open cash and deposit boxes by using violence on the staff members present.
They were sentenced at Croydon Crown Court on Friday.
Perry, of Mitcham, admitted to two counts of attempted robbery and five counts of robbery and was jailed for 15 years.
Brown, of Thornton Heath, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted robbery and five counts of robbery and was handed a 13-year and four-month sentence.
Frazer, also from Thornton Heath, pleaded guilty to one count of robbery and one count of attempted robbery and was sentenced to eight years and eight months' imprisonment.
A judge said there was an 'overwhelming likelihood of the defendants committing further robberies even after a significant period in prison'.


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Q: Store Credit and Debit Amounts in Mysql Database I just wanted to ask if there was a secure way to store the credit of a client in Mysql.
Lets say he pays $100 and we credit him 100 points in the database. Each point worth a dollar. Once he is using the system - we subtract a calculated amount from his account and update it in his dashboard - this happens a lot of times daily.
I just wanted to check with you folks here is this was the correct way here to do this? Because someone might hack the system and update his amount to 100,000 and use the system endlessly... It's like a prepaid system where one gets billed for what resources he uses etc...
I wanted to secure it somehow and in a manner that we could do calculations with that amount in PHP and update it back multiple times in a day to many users...
Any suggestions?

A: Well ...

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*hire someone who will be in charge of security, so no-one can hack your system;

*make sure all your queries are injection proof;

*do regular backup;

*create a notification system for yourself, that notifies you of strange activities ( let's say, a client used to deposit 100$ every month, and suddenly that number increases 10x );

*do regular synchronization of what client spends, and what amount is in bank account available.;

*log all transactions (@MarkBaker);

*encrypt all sensitive data (@apprentice);
etc.

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April 30 (UPI) — NASA scientists conducted the longest flight of the Operation IceBridge mission's spring campaign this week. On Friday, the space agency shared a photo captured during the flight.
The image features a ridge in Greenland dividing a pair of glacial valleys. The deep blue of a fjord and the Arctic sky interrupt the snow-capped mountains.
The most recent Operation IceBridge flight lasted 8.5 hours, allowing scientists to collect data on several glaciers and other points of interest.
The IceBridge mission is the largest airborne polar survey yet undertaken. Flights over Greenland will continue through May. In October and November, scientists will survey Antarctica.
Previous research has shown temperatures are rising at accelerated rates in the planet's polar regions, causing glaciers to recede and sea ice to shrink.
Climate scientists and glaciologists are working to better understand these trends so they can more accurately predict how climate change will sea level rise, as well as an array of related weather and ocean systems.


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Salt Years
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I Wanted Better for Her – Not Worse, 2016
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The delicate rosy blossom of an almond tree in full bloom fills the screen in I Wanted Better for Her – Not Worse, Sigalit Landau's most recent video-loop (2016). Suddenly the tree is shaken so harshly that the light petals fall from the flowers, floating through the air to the ground like the feathers of a torn duvet. Gracefully, the shedding of pale-coloured leaves fills the frame. The monotonous rocking of the branches slowly halts and then starts again, this time in reverse— the leaves return to the branches.
Almond trees, (a Mediterranean version of the cherry tree which is admired for its evanes- cent grace), evidently grew wild in the region thousands of years ago. In the bible, these trees are referred to as a symbol of vigilance and promise due to their early flowering in spring and late ripening of the fruit. The shape of the tree's branches influenced the design of the Menorah in the Mount Temple, (and later appeared in Christian iconography). In Talmudic legends, almond trees are associated with miracles. Since the early Zionist settlement in Israel, almond trees have become a symbol of the fertile biblical reconnection with the 'land of milk and honey', and appear in many children songs as the tree of trees, (celebrated in Tu Bishvat, the Jewish New Year's feast for trees and flora in general). The filmed cycle
of the almond tree is completed artificially: it overcomes gravity and loss by the implementing of a simple effect that returns the falling petals to their flowers. That which has been shaken, damaged or violated is being repaired. Violence is camou- flaged by seamless beauty.
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The zoo has not yet announced what type of penguin the chick is, its gender or name. By Sunday, it was making infuriatingly cute chirps, at two days old.
Cincinnati Zoo is home to equally delightful and oblivious celebrities like Fiona the Hippo. And this little baby penguin isn't the only newborn in the zoo in December, with the arrival of a baby tamandua (a type of anteater) on Dec. 24.
Oh, to be a tiny, blissfully unaware baby animal.


This is a variation of one of my daughter's favorite raw food breakfast recipes. I like this recipe because it has healthy ingredients that are easy to get. We usually have them laying around in the kitchen.
The dish is healthy and filling. Full of fiber, good fats and protein. It is easy to make. Less than 5 minutes. You don't need fancy appliances. A hand blender will do fine.
But best of all. It's delicious! We make this raw food recipe quite a lot, especially in the fall when there are so many fantastic pears around.
2 tablespoon golden flax seed.
Mix the flax seeds with the purified water and let stand for at least an hour (or overnight).
Peel the pear and cut them in smaller parts (for the blender). Peel the banana en break in parts. Strain and rinse the flax seeds.
Put all ingredients in a blender. This can be a hand blender or high speed blender such as Vitamix. Add 1/4 cup water, just enough to let the mixture blend well. Blend all ingredients until smooth. You may want to add a little more water if it's too thick.
You make make this recipe even better by replacing the water with almond milk, coconut milk or water or fresh orange juice. You may also add a tablespoon of hemp seeds or chia seeds.


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