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Where Are Theresa Knorr's Sons Now?
Kriti Mehrotra
Investigation Discovery's 'Evil Lives Here: The Face of My Torturer' delves deep into the tale of Theresa Knorr, who tormented her six children before ultimately taking the lives of two, owing to her sheer need for control. She didn't want them to lead an independent life and thus influenced almost every aspect even well after she'd managed to rope them into facilitating her atrocious offenses. So now that it's been a while since the case came to a close, if you're curious to know more about her sons in particular, as well as their current whereabouts, we've got the details for you.
Who Are Theresa Knorr's Sons?
After tying the knot with Clifford Sanders in September 1962, Theresa Cross gave birth to her first child and son at the age of 17 on July 16, 1963 — Howard Clyde Sanders. Nearly two years later, after she'd already shot and killed Clifford, she welcomed their second child, Sheila Gay Sanders, on March 16, 1965. From her second marriage (1966-1971) to Robert W. Knorr, Theresa gave birth to four more kids —Suesan Marline on September 27, 1966, William Robert on September 15, 1967, Robert Wallace Jr. on December 31, 1968, and Theresa "Terry" Marie on August 5, 1970.
William Robert Knorr
Theresa had two more failed marriages in the ensuing six years, but she had no more children, and that's when her abusive behavior towards the six she already had escalated. Following her fourth divorce, they resided in Orangevale for about 13 years, where she became reclusive and ensured that her children did too. In fact, it seems like most of them never made it past eighth grade because Theresa pulled them out of school. As they were rarely allowed to go outside, they also became nervous and high-strung, suggesting that they only knew the existence of physical, verbal, and mental abuse.
In 1983, when Theresa relocated to Sacramento, California, she did so with only five of her kids because Howard, a legal adult, had reportedly already left home. It was here that things changed for the worst for the young brood, especially as their mother's actions resulted in the deaths of Suesan and Sheila in 1984 and 1985, respectively. After all, in both incidents, she'd asked her sons, 16-17-year-old William and 15-16-year-old Robert, to help hide the evidence. The teens had supposedly placed Suesan on the side of an isolated road for Theresa to burn her alive, and they'd disposed of Sheila's remains.
All of Theresa Knorr's surviving children, except for Robert Jr., cut off ties with her after they moved out of their Sacramento home in 1986. In fact, she and Robert had relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada, where the latter was eventually arrested, convicted, and sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatally shooting a bartender during an attempted robbery in 1991.
Robert W. Knorr Jr.
Theresa migrated to Utah shortly after her son's apprehension, and that's where she remained until her actions came to light in 1993, thanks to statements given by her youngest, Terry. With that, William and Robert were charged for their involvement as well. In exchange for his testimony against his mother, save for one count of accessory-after-the-fact in connection to Sheila's murder, all indictments against Robert were dropped. He pleaded guilty and was given three years in prison, which he served concurrently with his sentence in Nevada.
As for William, who was arrested from a suburban area in California, he was only sentenced to probation and ordered to undergo therapy for his hand in Suesan's homicide. It seems like Howard and William have since preferred to stay away from the spotlight to move on. On the other hand, Robert currently appears to be in federal prison on charges related to child pornography.
Read More: Is Terry Knorr Dead or Alive? How Did She Die?


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Q: Gatling: loop through all the entries in a feeder I have a CSV file which has around 10K entries (request payloads for my session). I am using the built-in CSV feeder to loop through all of them in my request. But only the number of requests corresponding to number of users in the test is executed. I would like that the whole feed be executed.
For example if I have 10 users, then only the first 10 records of my CSV are fetched during runtime.
This is my code:
  val rqstFeeder = csv("rqst.csv")
  val user = ConfigFactory.load().getInt("app.loadVariables.user")
  var URL: String = ConfigFactory.load().getString("app.loadVariables.URL")

  val httpProtocol = http
    .header(HttpHeaderNames.Accept, HttpHeaderValues.ApplicationJson)
    .inferHtmlResources()

  object GSLBRequest {
    val getData =
      exec(
        http("Get GSLB Data")
          .post(URL)
          .body(StringBody(ConfigFactory.load().getString("app.loadVariables.body"))).asJSON
          .check(status.is(200))
      )
  }

  val customInject = constantUsersPerSec(user) during (5 seconds)
  val source = scenario("GSLB Endpoint")
    .feed(rqstFeeder)
    .forever(exec(GSLBRequest.getData)).inject(customInject);
  )

  setUp(source)
    .protocols(httpProtocol).maxDuration(30 seconds)

A: This is how feeders works. Each time you call feed(feeder) you will get one full set of values saved as attributes - in case of CSV one line. Since you call it once per user then only 10 rows are used. Put feeder inside your loop, then values will be fetched in every iteration.
You will also need to set feeder mode to circular or random fe.:
val rqstFeeder = csv("rqst.csv").circular

Without that default mode will be used and it only allow to fetch every record once, after that simulation will fail due to "empty feeder". Circular mode will feed data from all over again if encountered end of list, random will of course do it randomly so list size is not an issue for it. You must remember that this will not give you guarantee that each row will be used exactly once. If simulation is to short it wont use all records, if it is too long it will need to use some records multiple times. If you would need to run each row exactly once then it would be better to run simulation with 10k users or keep 10 users but replace forever with repeat(1000) loop.

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The Coastal Range is responsible for the steep streets of San Francisco, which have become quite famous. This is a favorite place for tourists to visit when they come to the city. Victorian architecture is another of the features of this city that make it famous. The reason for this is the many films that have been shot here using the homes. On the hillside lots, these homes sit tightly together and are often rented out to tourists.
This is an area well worth exploring for all the unique culture that is featured in this city. Due to the many ethnic backgrounds of the people who have settled here, there are many types of food that can range from oriental to seafood. Everyone that visits San Francisco wants to return. With the rich history and the proximity to the water, this is a destination worth seeing.
San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities located in California that accommodates an average population of about 809,000. Of late, it has become a very popular holiday destination for vacationers across the world. Tourists come here to enjoy its exquisite beauty of the steep rolling hills, Victorian architecture, China Town and the famous Golden Gate Bridge.
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If you are planning a vacation in San Francisco assuming that climate remains sunny 365 days a year, then you are mistaken. The temperature here is extremely volatile. Sometimes the temperature in this city goes beyond 70 F and sometimes it rains during winters, hence, it may lower down your experience of holidaying in this place. Therefore, the best time to visit San Francisco is in the months of April and October. The climate is pleasant during this time but you may need carrying warm clothes.
If you really wish to spend some quality time with your family, then it is best to opt for luxury hotels that are located on the waterfront. The top-notch services offered by these hotels allow you to feel at home and spend a marvelous time with your family members. The best way is to make an advance booking by visiting the hotel's website and booking the suites that suit your requirement and budget. Hence, these are few San Francisco Travel Tips that can prove to be of great assistance while you plan your vacation and make your trip truly memorable.


Start up steep gullies at the bottom centre of the face. Two pitches of steep ice in these gullies are the crux. They can be avoided by traversing in from the right. Several pitches up steep icefields lead to steep gullies that run up to the South Ridge (13 pitches in total).
James Jenkins, Lindsay Main, Dec 1975.
Via Clarke Saddle, the route up the Main Divide to the peak is straightforward until the final summit cone where steep rock can be difficult and iced. If not covered by snow the rock is very loose.
Katie Gardiner, Harold Porter, Vic Williams, Feb 1929.
From Mt Graham it is a simple climb until the exposed summit cone.
Dan Bryant, Lud Mahan, Jan 1933.
From the Balfour Glacier, either via Silberhorn or Mt Graham, there is little difficulty apart from the final rock cone (choss). Also see other routes on Mt Teichelmann/Rakirua.
First ascent from the Balfour Glacier: Alan Berry, A Clough, R C Western, Dec 1955.
A snow gully leads up onto the north-western side of Mt Teichelmann. This has also been used as a descent route, but beware of rockfall.
Nick Von Tunzelmann, A Bowden, Bob Cunninghame, Alex Parton, Jan 1967.


1. Dry the fish thoroughly. The fillets will have a skin on one side. Leave it on.
2. Crush all the seeds so they are broken down but not so much that they are ground to powder.
3. Add the salt and cinnamon and mix well.
4. Coat the flesh side of the fish well to form a crust. Use the palm of your hand to gently push the spices into the fish. Put into the fridge for a minimum of an hour.
5. Heat a small amount of oil to a high heat in a pan. Fry the crust side for about a minute and a half and the skin side for about a minute.
6. Eat immediately with the pickle of your choice.


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For Fall, pair your fur bomber with black skinny jeans, get cozy in loose knits, rock your leather in black or grey, and don't forget the perfect pant suit. Accessories have a dark edge to them (signature skulls anyone?), but are minimal enough for easy every day wear. In short, for Fall 2010, we want it all the sheer black blouse included.
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 Dominik Nimmervoll (* 1939), österreichischer Zisterzienserabt
 Franz Nimmervoll (1909–1992), österreichischer Politiker (ÖVP)
 Matthäus Nimmervoll (* 1950), österreichischer Zisterzienserabt
 Simon Nimmervoll (* 1992), österreichischer Fußballspieler

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The Godless Theist
Investigations into philosophy, science, religion, history, politics, and wherever else the path to truth leads.
Science Podcast
Introduction to Evidence
Post Hoc Reasoning
Necessary and Sufficient Conditions
Types of Evidence
Sample and Population
Types of Data
Measures of Centre
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Testing for Group Differences
Bayesian Reasoning
Biased Sample
Small Sample Size
Confounding Variable
Circular Analysis
External Validity
Interaction Effects
Placebo Effects
Academic Sources
Accessing Academic Journals
Soundness and Validity
Logic and Truth
Rules of Inference
Affirming a Disjunct
Affirming the Consequent
Denying the Antecedent
Existential Fallacy
Introduction to Informal Logical Fallacies
Equivocation Fallacy
Ecological Fallacy
Fallacy of the Continuum
Shifting the Goalposts
Naturalistic Fallacy
Nirvana Fallacy
Circular Reasoning
Strawman Arguments
Argument from Ignorance
Fallacy of Composition
Slippery Slope Fallacy
Appeal to Authority
Red Herrings
Introduction to Epistemology
What is Knowledge?
What is Scepticism?
Types of Scepticism
The Regress Argument
The Problem of the Criterion
Particularism
Foundationalism
Reliablism
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The Evil Demon Argument
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Theory Dependence of Observation
Scientific Realism
The Problem of Induction
Reliablism is the position that beliefs are justified to the degree to which they are the product of reliable belief-forming processes. It differs from justification and coherentism in that unlike both of these positions, reliabilism denies that beliefs need to be justified by other beliefs. Instead, reliabilism holds that states of affairs in the world are what justify beliefs, specifically states of affairs relating to the causes of our beliefs. Under this model, if particular processes lead to beliefs that are generally correct, those processes are reliable and therefore beliefs that result from them are justified. Beliefs that result from unreliable processes, even if they happen to be right on occasion, are not justified.
As an example, it might be said that beliefs formed on the basis of careful scientific investigation are reliable, and therefore justified. Occasionally these beliefs may turn out to be wrong, but in general science is a realiable process, and so beliefs formed on the basis of scientific investigation are justified. By contrast, beliefs formed on the basis of consulting duck entrails are not justified (even if they happen to be correct), because these beliefs were formed by a process which in general does not produce reliable beliefs. It is important to understand that reliablists do not argue that beliefs are justified by the belief that they are formed by reliable processes (e.g. "I am justified in believing the cell is there because I believe the microscope is a reliable instrument"). Rather, it is the reliable processes themselves which are held to do the justifying (e.g. "I am justified in believing the cell is there because the microscope is a reliable instrument"). This is considered to be a weakness by some who believe that only beliefs can justify other beliefs, and who argue that it doesn't make sense that a belief could be justified by a reliable process even if one is unaware that the process is reliable.
Another objection to reliabilism is that reliability can only be determined relative to some specific domain. For example, consulting duck entrails is pretty useless for most things, but may be a reliable way of diagnosing intestinal diseases in ducks. Similarly, human vision is often reliable, but there are some cases in which it is not. The problem for the reliabilist then lies in specifying when particular methods grant justification and when they don't. Obviously one cannot simply say 'a method is reliable only in the cases where it gives the correct answer', for that amounts to saying that a belief is justified if and only if it is true, a result that few philosophers would be happy with. Reliabilism thus remains an active but highly contested response to the problem of justification.
Reliabilism: introductory piece from TheoryOfKnowledge.info
Reliabilism: more detailed analysis from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Reliabilist epistemology: a detailed overview of classical and modern approaches to foundationalism from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
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| you a convenient way to create models for testing and seeding your
| database. Just tell the factory how a default model should look.
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$factory->define(User::class, function (Generator $faker) {
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'An utter shambles': Barbarians insist they had enough players to fulfil Twickenham fixture with Samoa
by 24britishtvNov. 27, 2021, 8 p.m. 35
The Barbarians insisted they had enough players available to fulfil Saturday's fixture with Manu Samoa despite being labelled an 'utter shambles', and said it was Public Health England's decision to cancel the Twickenham contest at 90 minutes' notice.
For a second year running, world rugby's famed entertainers had to defend themselves against claims of "being a disgrace" as they were unable to play their annual Twickenham outing for Covid-related reasons.
The 2020 contest with England had to be cancelled when 13 players broke the Covid protocols to leave the team base on nights out. This time six members of their staff tested positive - four players and two coaches - for the virus and the game was called off barely an hour and a half before kick-off.
The sudden predicament left unhappy RFU chiefs apologising for any inconvenience caused to fans and announcing they would be handing out full refunds. Some Samoan players were reduced to tears at having their chance of playing at Twickenham ruined, while the second half of the special Killik Cup double header - the women's game between Barbarians and South Africa - was urgently moved forward from its scheduled 5.15pm slot to a 2.30pm kick off.
Ex-England captain Dylan Hartley and former Wales fly-half Jonathan Davies condemned the Barbarians management for letting down opponents who had travelled under difficult circumstances to play the game.
Twelve months ago 13 Barbarians players caused the contest with England to be cancelled after breaking their Covid bubble and Davies claimed: "It is an utter shambles. Samoa promoted the game and pulled all the stops to get here without their full strength squad, ironically, due to Covid restrictions some could not travel. And now this!
"They get all this way here and it is called off so soon to kick off. It's not good enough. After the shambles of last year too when some of the Barbarians broke the bubble it is unforgivable."
Hartley insisted: "We know the sort of struggles Samoa have faced. To get here to hold up their end of the bargain and then for the Barbarians not to be able to fulfil the fixture is beyond embarrassing."
The Samoan players, instead, put on their kits and entertained a sparse crowd by performing their Siva Tau war dance and jogging around the Twickenham outfield to claps and cheers. One of their senior forwards, prop Joe Tekori, was in tears having been denied a farewell appearance, and said: "We are sorry that the game could not happen. We walked inside the stadium to put our kit on and get ready. We were ready to rumble. We were ready to go but then we were told it could not go ahead because of Covid.
"The room went very quiet. It was going to be my last game for my country and I did not want it to end like this. We were all excited about the game last night. Our families and friends had come over to watch the game and support us. We feel sorry for them also as well as everyone else who was turning up here to hopefully see a great game of rugby."
However, the Barbarians claimed it was the Testing Oversight Committee which ruled the risk to both teams was too great for the fixture to be played safely.
The Barbarians statement read: "Despite the recent positive Covid tests, we had a fit 23 today who all tested negative this morning. They were ready and keen to take to the pitch against Manu Samoa. The whole squad complied to the letter with the Covid protocols throughout the week, including daily lateral flow tests.
"After today's results, we worked hard with the RFU, Public Health England and the Testing Oversight Committee, to find a way that we could play. Unfortunately, it was concluded on medical grounds that there was a risk to players on both sides should the game go ahead.
"All of our players are absolutely devastated they were unable to play today in front of an amazing and passionate crowd."
A record 29,581 crowd for a women's rugby union game was still able to see Barbarians thrashed South Africa with 10 tries in a 60-5 victory to lift the Killik Cup.
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2. Registration fee for all age groups is $95 per player. Discounts are available for siblings. Discount amounts will show during registration.
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Shutting down Strasburg is. . .STUPID
August 17, 2012 By paulmbanks 1 Comment
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has certainly lived up to all the hype surrounding him when he became the #1 pick in the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. Despite his elbow injury during his rookie season, which required Tommy John surgery, Strasburg has bounced back to nearly 100% health and strength. But a lot has been made on the Nationals decision to shut Strasburg down, no matter what, when he reaches 160-165 innings this season. With a legitimate shot to go all the way, is this really smart by the Nationals?
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Chicago Cubs WIN! And Rod Blagojevich is hoping to as well!
May 27, 2011 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment
Good morning and happy Friday. I hope each and every one of you out there among the Cubs Faithful is having a wonderful start to the day. Or middle of the day. Or in two days, basically whenever you read this.
I have spent my fair share of time, as well as many others' fair share of time, inside Wrigley Field, and there were only one or two times the weather made the experience more miserable than it did on Tuesday and Wednesday night. It was horrible. Call it committed or just plain stupid, either way, it was COLD.
So, with that out of the way, let's start throwing out some random and obvious thoughts and see what sticks against the wall. So, here we go …
•	Hey, I can't see to well … was that just series victory? Really, the Cubs won a series?
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2010 MLB Mock Draft 3.0: The Final Countdown
June 6, 2010 By paulmbanks 4 Comments
For pick-by-pick analysis of the first round of the MLB Draft, click here.
The 2010 MLB Draft is peaking over the horizon, and the only guaranteed predictions come out of the top three slots. After that, it's a whirlwind of speculation as the options open up for the remaining 29 selections.
By Jake McCormick [Read more…]
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2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)
June 2, 2010 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment
With the 2010 MLB draft just five days away, it's time for the second version of its mock up, complete with a few changes big and small.
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2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 1-16)
May 20, 2010 By paulmbanks 7 Comments
For pick-by-pick analysis of the 2010 MLB draft's first round, click here.
With up to 50 rounds adding up to 1,600 picks, most of which either don't sign or won't be seen for three to four years, the MLB Draft doesn't hold the same attention grabbing star power as its NFL and NBA counter parts.
But that doesn't mean MLB Mock Drafts aren't still fun to discuss and debate, especially with the draft only a few weeks away.
For picks 17-32 of the 2010 mock first round, click here.
For the updated MLB mock draft 2.0, click here.
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Sidetracked: The Midwest's Own Major Leaguer Trenni Kusnierek (1 of 2)
December 20, 2009 By paulmbanks 2 Comments
By: Melissa S. Wollering
Cole Hamels just gave up a solo homer to Andre Ethier and it's only the first. It's 63 degrees out, but he's visibly sweating. Game 5 of the NLCS will do that to you. Trenni's head is filled with stats. If she could just double-check his ERA and games pitched during the '08 playoffs versus the '09 postseason so far.
Manny's now at the plate. She sends off a quick email to MLB Network support staff. Manny singles on a line drive to Werth in right…yikes. Wait, new message notification. The answer to the Hamels question!
Covering 30 teams is a far cry from one; good thing some of the best researchers in sports TV are listening. See, they're at her service. All the while, she still refers to Wisconsin as HOME in all caps. You still hear her on 1250 WSSP in Milwaukee. You still catch her volunteering as a tutor on the city's Southside. We, too, are happy to be at Trenni Kusnierek's service. The only difference: the rest of baseball is catching on. [Read more…]
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What Milwaukee's Brewing: 30 in 50, Raw Relief & Fountain vs. Fist
Thirty W's in 50 games—the Milwaukee Brewers make club history with that number. It's also just the second time the Crew has won 30 prior to June 1. Unfortunately, the next day, Jorge Julio throws raw steak at the Fish, single-handedly loses a game and prompts Ken Macha to rethink his entire bullpen. Now that's more like the Brewers we know and love. Ugh.
The bright side: the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Reds after an interleague interruption to the Twins and losses to the red birds. Also good: Trevor Hoffman is 13 for 13 in saves. But the rest of the Milwaukee Brewers' bullpen is now valued beneath Milli Vanilli's Grammy award at any local pawn shop near you.
The Brewers were on top of the Florida Marlins 4-2 Monday, when Jorge Julio entered in the 6th inning to give up five runs, four earned. Coffey stepped in that inning because after all that, Julio still couldn't record ONE OUT. If Julio were the piece of raw meat I saw travel towards the plate Monday night, I'd feed him to Siegfried & Roy's tiger. I'd also make sure that tiger lived a happy, fulfilling life in the Brewers bullpen reminding relievers not to THROW CRAP.
Ken Macha just might tear apart his bullpen. He released Julio 14 hours later and called up AAA Nashville's Mike Burns. Burns has pitched for the Sounds, recording a 6-2 record, 2.98 ERA in 10 starts and one shutout game. He's pitched in the majors for Houston, Cincinnati and Boston and will serve a middle-reliever role.
If Macha had wanted David Riske, forget it. On Tuesday, Brewers Asst. GM Gord Ash announced Riske will undergo elbow surgery immediately and it could be as serious as Tommy John's. He's done for the year after just one outing.
Mark DeFelice has recently been held out of games due to his ailing elbow and could be placed on the DL any day. The Crew has R.J. Swindle but kicks itself every time it calls the LHP up because he gives up runs every time he enters a game.
In the event Macha needs someone else who can cover several innings, he could call up Nick Green or Chase Wright. Seth McClung and Mitch Stetter were so overworked by Monday, they were unavailable. Coffey and Villaneuva aren't seeing much rest lately either. Tim Dillard would have been another decent choice to bring up Tuesday, except he pitched 7 innings on Sunday for Nashville and needs rest. Dillard has transitioned from reliever to starter.
Mike Cameron left Monday's game with knee irritation and Ryan Braun was part of that double-switch because he fouled a ball into one of his shins. Maybe if Braun wasn't so busy throwing Remetee promotions parties on Milwaukee's northside, he wouldn't foul the ball in that direction. Nothing is said to be serious with either player. Braun's back in the lineup Tuesday. Cameron is not. Jody Gerut is in.
Can we talk about the positive? May showered the Milwaukee Brewers' with 18 victories and the wins are saving fans money. A line formed at Miller Park Monday morning as people purchased discounted tickets to the Rockies' series next week. The team offered a dollar off of loge level seats for every victory in May. $28 seats became $10 seats. Windell Middlebrooks calls them 'good seats at an honest price'.
Contributors worth recognizing include Prince 'Month of May' Fielder. His OBP of .450 gives statisticians chills; he whacked 9 homers, 31 RBI's and 20 runs; AND his reflective shades complement his .305 average for the month. That's not bad considering he lost your friend and mine, Rickie Weeks.
Craig Counsell's performance has exceeded the worth of his contract and it's only June. Yovani Gallardo is finally showing signs of Ace potential. And Trevor Hoffman is playing paramedic, performing CPR on the bullpen even though he was out the first month of the season. He is already approaching the top of the list in saves in the NL. He also converted his 13th save on the day the Milwaukee Brewers released his first bobblehead figure. Remember when the Derrick Turnbow bobblehead release signaled his demise? Oh, Turnblow.
I understand Miller Park finally got it right for Hoffy on Friday, playing AC/DC's 'Hells Bells' the correct way. As the Brewers secured the final out in the 8th, all graphics on the video board went out, cameras and lights went dark and music stopped. Then, Hoffman opened the door and BONG! As he started jogging, music blared and video of 'Trevor Time' appeared. Someone from San Diego must have faxed a step-by-step procedure manual to Milwaukee. Thanks, San Diego.
I'm glad they got it right just in time to welcome Francisco Cordero back to Milwaukee. Are you still celebrating your dollar figure or scratching your head about last season's record under .500? We're over you like cheekless chaps on Cher, Coco.
As for the offense, Ken Macha is now making it clear that if you were waiting for the Brewers to play small ball, even during the hitting funk prior to the Reds' series, you wasted your time. Macha still subscribes to the idea that home runs and walks win games; stolen bases and sac bunts do not. Macha also insists this philosophy isn't a product of his time with the Oakland A's.
During spring training, batting coach Dale Sveum spoke extensively about shifting offensive reliance on homers towards more of a manufacturing-friendly attitude. Macha just chucked that idea to the wolves this week. He says that prior to sweeping the Reds, the Brewers' only problem was passivity at the plate. What is Macha's solution should home-run bats become silent? Encourage hitters to be more aggressive on first-pitch strikes a.k.a. earlier in the count. I wonder if Sveum and Macha are clashing on philosophies this season. It would appear they, are but no one's talking about it.
In June, watch out for Corey Hart and Manny Parra. Hart has hit around .306 (20 points higher than his monthly average) and slugs .583 (100 point difference) in the month of June. Parra also loves the start to summer. He went 5-0 with a 2.59 ERA last June. However, Alcides Escobar will not start at second for the Brewers any time soon. He's back to shortshop down in Nashville.
In "Just a Bit Outside," if the fan next to you at Miller Park is ticking you off, you can now text park personnel for someone to monitor and investigate the situation. As part of the organizations' "Play Nice – Be a Friendly Fan", you can now report misconduct by texting BREWERS, followed by a space and their seat or ballpark location to 41513. If a player punches a Gatorade dispenser, that's a separate issue.
In "Friendly Fire With the Cubs," I'm sure you're shocked that I would take this opportunity to deluge Mr. Ryan Dempster and Mr. Carlos Zambrano for their two separate attacks on a defenseless hydration device. Dempster's new book (to be released in the off-season), "Speaking With Your Fist", recounts Ryan's experience after walking in two runs in the 2nd inning to the Pirates on Memorial Day. That's when he ran into the dugout and punched the soda fountain to pieces. But friends, it lived on.
You see, the Cubs' soda fountain for Gatorade is one you'd see at Hardees or the BK, with approximately six varieties of pressurized beverage for players' electrolyte pleasure. Great Zeus' beard—who would put this in their dugout? It was only a matter of time before the oversized, bulky monstrosity, which splashed sticky liquid in players' faces, would get on someone's nerves. Its refrigerated cooling device hums like a kazoo, driving men bonkers.
The dispenser's epic tale ended once Los named his Nueva amiga Fontana de' Gatora. Unlike a nice, garden-variety wooden beverage barrel from the 50's, this dispenser could not withstand such a blow.
Typical dispensers require service calls for maintenance if they happen to be blasted with 35 ounces of maple. Alas, in this economy, the Cubs decided they didn't want to keep calling the repairman to put the thing back together every time Zambrano attacked it. So it has been placed on waivers. Bless you, Gatorade dispenser. You aren't the first victim of Z's angry demeanor and you won't be the last.
Filed Under: MLB Tagged With: Alcides Escobar, Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Corey Hart, Dale Sveum, David Riske, Derrick Turnbow, Florida Marlins, Gatorade, Jody Gerut, Jorge Julio, Ken Macha, Manny Parra, Mark DiFelice, Mike Burns, Mike Cameron, Milli Vanilli, Milwaukee Brewers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Prince Fielder, Rickie Weeks, Roy, Ryan Braun, Ryan Dempster, Siegfried, Tiger, Tim Dillard, Todd Coffey, trevor hoffman, Yovani Gallardo
NL Central Predictions
April 5, 2009 By paulmbanks 10 Comments
By: David K.
17 of the 21 "experts" on ESPN.com predicted the Cubs to take home the NL Central for a third straight year. The other four "experts" think the Cardinals will dethrone the Lovable Losers. I say "experts" because one writer actually picked the Reds to represent the National League in the World Series. Really, Enrique Rojas? Anyway, here are my "expert" predictions on how the NL Central will play out this year.
1. Chicago Cubs
I am not convinced the Cubs are going to run away with this division like everyone seems to think. Chicago led the National League in runs last season and the much needed addition of Milton Bradley's left handed bat in the middle of the line-up should help them maintain their offensive output What concerns me is the starting pitching. Most talking heads are predicting a down year from Carlos Zambrano. Can Rich Harden stay healthy? Will Ryan Dempster be able to re-create his career year from last season? Is Sean Marshall truly the answer as the number five starter? Maybe it is just the cynical Cub fan coming out of me, but there are concerns with this team. And let's be honest; after being swept out of the Playoffs in the first round the past two post-seasons, just winning the Central will not be enough this year.
2. St. Louis Cardinals
Injuries really plagued the Cards last season, especially on the mound. If their rotation can stay healthy and rookie closer Jason Motte can successfully fill that role, St. Louis should keep the division close. The Redbirds will start the year with a pair of rookies in their line-up, LF Colby Rasmus and 3B David Freese (until Troy Glaus returns from the DL), but the rest of the order knows how to produce. It is very unlikely that the NL Wild Card team will come out of the Central, so winning the division will be essential for any team wanting to see October.
3. Houston Astros
The 'Stros have pop in the middle of their order with Lance Berkman, Carlos Lee, and Miguel Tejada returning. The continued growth of young outfielders Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn should only add to the line-up. Ivan Rodriguez, who signed a one-year deal with Houston, could be the x-factor. If Pudge can be productive at the bottom of the order, this team may surprise some people. Pitching will likely be the downfall in Houston. You know Roy Oswalt will be solid and Wandy Rodriguez should continue to develop, but the health of Mike Hampton and production of veterans Brian Moehler and Russ Ortiz are certainly question marks.
4. Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers waited 25 years to make the post-season; one year later, they are trotting out Jeff Suppan as their opening day starter. Can any team really feel good about their starting rotation when Sup' is taking the bump on Opening Day? With CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets both gone, Yovani Gallardo will likely be the true ace of this staff, but he only has 24 career starts. 40-year old Trevor Hoffman was brought in during the off-season to solidify the bullpen, but he starts the '09 campaign on the 15-day disabled list, leaving a major hole to be filled early in the year. Offensively, Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun will put up major power numbers, but the Crew need Bill Hall, Mike Cameron, and Rickie Weeks to get on base (which was not a strength last season as they all hit below .245.) Sorry Brewer backers, do not expect to re-live the magic of 2008.
5. Cincinnati Reds
Dusty Baker's team is certainly an up-and-coming group, but is probably a year or two away from competing for the top spot in the division. Johnny Cueto and Edinson Volquez are young, live arms in the rotation and should build off solid 2008 seasons. A lot of people are excited about youngsters Jay Bruce and Joey Votto in the middle of the order, and deservingly so. But outside of Bruce, Votto, Brandon Phillips, and maybe Edwin Encarnacion, there really is not a lot of pop in the line-up.
6. Pittsburgh Pirates
Before I looked up the Pirates roster, I could only name three guys. Seriously, try it. It should be another typical season of cellar dwelling for the Bucs. Their starting rotation is pretty much a mess and the position players are a bunch of over-achievers. I hear their new stadium is really nice though…
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Christmas Things to do
Things to do in London between Christmas & New Year's Eve
Zita Whalley on 16th December 2021 Tagged Christmas
The days between Christmas and New Year's Eve are definitely strangely quiet in London, with many venues, restaurants and things to do closed for the holiday and friends and family out of town. If you're at a loose end and wondering what to do, here's The Resident's suggestions…
1 Light Trails & Festive Light Displays
A family activity not just for kids and children, London has some of the best Christmas light displays around. Kew Gardens always put on a cracking display, although tickets are now scarce. For a cheaper option, that you can mix in with as bit of shopping or strolling about town, hop on one of the Mayor's festive bus routes or pick a trail from The Resident's round up of the best light trails in the capital.
2 Dine out
While many restaurants shut up shop for a well-deserved break, many joints remain open. Bancone in Covent Garden and Golden Square will continue to serve up its top notch pasta during twixmas to those looking to treat themselves with a meal out after Christmas lunch is out of the way. Bermondsey Italian seafood place, Baccala will also open it's doors to diners, as will Hoppers across the Sri Lankan restaurant's three sites in Soho, Marylebone and Kings Cross, as is The Palomar, The Barbary and The Barbary Next Door (from December 29) should you fancy modern dishes inspired by Middle Eastern and North African cuisines and flavours of the Levant.
3 Ice Skating
A perfect wintery activity to get you out and about in the crisp fresh air. London has no shortage of ice-skating rinks either. From Somerset House to the rink at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, The Resident knows where the best ice-skating rinks in London are.
4 Go to the cinema
For a plush cinematic experience, Everyman Cinemas have just opened a new cinema at Borough Yards near London Bridge Station, adding to its Broadgate, Islington and King's Cross venues. It will be open during twixmas, but closing early on New Year's Eve. Picturehouse Central will also be open and screening quirky heartwarmer Hunt for the Wilderpeople by Taika Waititi, Backyard Cinema in Wandsworth has Christmas Classics lined up, and the Prince Charles cinema in Leicester Square is screening a host of films over the break including Petit Maman, Lamb and Dune.
5 Kew Garden, Richmond
Getting out in the fresh winter air is great and Kew Gardens lets you do just that. Stroll around the beautiful grounds and bask in the glory in its impressive collection of plants. Stroll through the vast glasshouses and catch Zadok Ben-David's installation, Natural Reserve as well. Nearby, Richmond Park is idyllic, should you want to take a walk along the Thames before or after.
6 Indoor Entertainment Centres
Gravity Southside in Wandsworth has digital darts and electric go-karting as well as bowling and golf simulators. It also has three bars and a Japanese noodle kitchen. Clays in Moorgate is an indoor clay shooting ranges with a bar and kitchen, state of the art technology and private booths to play in. And for the cricket fans amongst us, Sixes in Fulham and Fitzrovia is an indoor cricket simulate that even has UV cricket.
7 Do Festive Things
Tickets are still available to see The Gingerbread City exhibition in Belgravia by the Museum of Architecture. An utterly charming – and edible – exhibition for adults and children, this year's fantastical city explores the theme of nature in the city which asked the architects, engineers and designers who created the city explore ways of bringing in green space and nature into our urban jungles. There's plenty more Christmassy things to do these holidays as well.
8 Go to a Gallery
Tate Modern is currently showcasing Turner Prize winning artist Lubaina Himid (ticketed), and Anicka Yi's giant blobby jellyfish-like installations (free but ticketed). Over at Tate Britain, you've got the gallery's great permanent collection of British Art (free), as well as an exhibition on 18th century artist William Hogarth and a colourful exhibition showcasing contemporary artist Heather Phillipson's work. It's your last chance to see the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy (reopens Dec 28), which wraps up on January 2, 2022. The V&A has several exhibitions on between Christmas and New Year, including Known and Strange: Photographs from the Collection and Fabergé in London.
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James Harden considering a return to the Rockets
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The Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is seriously considering a return to the Houston Rockets in free agency this July – if he decides against a new deal with the 76ers.
Harden signed a two-year, $68.6 million contract with the Sixers, including a player option for 2023-2024 that allows him to re-enter free agency this summer.
ESPN Sources: All-Star guard James Harden is seriously considering a return to the Houston Rockets in free agency this July — if he decides against a new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers: https://t.co/ZqJGIL1ZeP
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Who needs an M7 when you can have this?
Flagship luxury saloons are all about cosseting their passengers, making quick progress, and even showboating a little. But as far BMW's definition goes, it's all about making the one behind the wheel happy, in addition to the aforementioned points. And that's where the newly announced BMW M760Li xDrive fits in.
Powered by a 6.6-litre V12 petrol engine, the M760Li manages to hit the 100 kph in 3.7 seconds. Thanks in part to the 600 bhp and 81.5 kgm, and of course the all-wheel drive traction of the xDrive system. The top-speed is, as with most BMWs, limited to 250 kph, but with the optional M Driver's Package, the speed limited only kicks in at 305 kph.
The all-wheel drive system is rear-biased, and to complement that (and thus make the car more driveable) is the rear-wheel steering. Elsewhere it's the usual 7-Series affair, turned to a eleven. Unsurprisingly with all that luxury and power, the car weighs a smidgen over two tonnes.
There are tell-tale signs which distinguish the car from its lesser siblings, including multiple V12 badges, including an illuminated one in the door sill plates. Cerium Grey is the colour of choice for accents, badges, wheels, grille, etc.
It's hardly a Q-car, the M760Li, but you can make it a tad more luxury-orientated, if your monthly schedule includes more trips to boardrooms. For that, there's a no-cost 'Excellence' package available. By choosing it, you lose the M sport exhaust and M aerodynamic package kit. Instead you would get bespoke 20-inch wheels, a 'comfort-biased' exhaust, and a lot of chrome. Sparing no chance to put another V12 badge, BMW will add one on the boot lid, should you choose the M…(or no M)760Li Excellence.
We've picked which one we want (if BMW decide to bring one to India), but the more important question is whether Jason Statham has thought about making another Transporter film already…


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Mistrovství světa ve veslování 1982 se konalo na jezeře Rotsee ve švýcarském Luzernu. Finálové jízdy se jely ve dnech 28. a 29. srpna 1982.

Každoroční veslařská regata trvající jeden týden je organizována Mezinárodní veslařskou federací (International Rowing Federation; FISA) obvykle na konci léta severní polokoule. V neolympijských letech představuje mistrovství světa vyvrcholení mezinárodního veslařského kalendáře a v roce, jenž předchází olympijským hrám, představuje jejich hlavní kvalifikační událost. V olympijských letech pak program mistrovství zahrnuje pouze neolympijské disciplíny.

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Social media calls for boycott of Rouses and Red Zeppelin Pizza following owners photographed at rally at U.S. Capitol
'Do what you gotta do,' Red Zeppelin owner says about those who boycott his restaurant following a photo surfacing of his wife at deadly Trump rally
by: Kennedi Walker
Posted: Jan 8, 2021 / 12:01 AM CST / Updated: Jan 8, 2021 / 02:08 PM CST
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Many are calling for the boycott of Rouses and Red Zeppelin after seeing a photo of store owners at the recent protest in Washington D.C.
#Boycottrouses is trending on social media after a photo surfaced online showing co-owner Donald Rouse, Sr. at a Trump rally where thousands of people broke into the U.S. Capitol.
Louisiana NAACP President Mike McClanahan is cutting ties with Rouses and encouraging others to do the same.
"We thought it was only fitting that we called off the relationship. We need to start understanding that our dollars have value," McClanahan said.
Other Louisiana lawmakers are chiming in too.
Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is telling his followers to "take note."
State Representative Ted James says this about Rouses, "we had a good run but you won't be seeing another dollar."
It's unknown if the Rouses were part of the riot that stormed the U.S. Capitol.
One of the photos appears to be taken right outside of the building, but in a statement, the grocery store owner says he was at the rally in support of President Trump and did not participate in the violence.
Donald Rouse, Sr. released a statement:
"I attended the rally yesterday as a supporter of the president and to be in our nation's capital at the close of his presidency. I left before the violence began and was shocked and saddened to see it unfold on tv. I condemn the actions of those who unlawfully entered and damaged our hallowed institutions and threatened our public servants. Violence and destruction do not represent our country's values, or the values of rouses. Though I am no longer involved in the day-to-day operations of rouses, that's my family's name on the building and my actions reflect on my family, rouses and this community I love so dearly. I'm horrified by the violence and destruction we saw yesterday and the pain it has caused so many. Our country desperately needs to come together to heal, and I will do everything I can to be a part of that process."
Donald Rouse, Sr.
Another photo surfaced from that rally showing Cinda Vanmerrienboar, the wife of the owner of the popular Baton Rouge pizza restaurant, Red Zeppelin.
Social media is calling for their boycott too.
Ray Vanmerrienboer, the owner of Red Zeppelin, is saying his wife didn't participate in any violence.
"I don't know what she did wrong…. she was just there in solidarity," Vanmerrienboer said.
When asked if he thought his business would suffer from the backlash and what he would say to those boycotting his restaurant Vanmerrienboer said, "it's your choice do what you gotta do."
Cancel culture was a big buzzword in 2020 and is still around in 2021.
Dr. Bryan Mccann is a professor at LSU and says he believes citizens are so adamant about not shopping at either establishment due to their rage.
"A lot of people on social media are also noting that if these were people of color it would've ended very differently, they're seeking to make their views known with their money," McCann said.
by Stacie Richard / Jan 21, 2021
BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD)- The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a hazmat spill in the 6000 block of Airline Hwy. Approximately 500 gallons of Maleic Anhydride was spilled.
The Once Around Mobile Home Park, directly behind the area of the spill, was ordered to shelter in place or evacuate as a precaution.
Louisiana, (KLFY)-Just hours into his new role as the 46th president of the United States, President Joe Biden wasted no time getting to work.
He signed off on executive orders including revoking the permit digned by former president Donald Trump to continue building the Canadian Keystone Pipeline.
BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD)- This is a developing story and will update when information is received.
BRPD investigating deadly shooting on Ozark St.


my apologies for the late upload, i've had problems with the electricity, leaving me without power for most of the day.
by the way did you know that i now have a patreon page?
Oh thank you. Was just curious.
Is it just me or does Minnie's friend kind of look like Jenny the teenage robot but as a human?
I find it interesting that Ez, a grown woman, would have spare clothes to use that were in a child's size. I could be wrong, and those were meant for an adult, but they look like they fit Minnie well enough to be meant for a kid. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong.
Sorry if I look like I'm just trying to criticize or something. Still looking forward to where this goes. Just thought I'd voice my opinion.
Maybe she used magic to shrink her own normal sized clothes so that they would fit Minnie.
is Minnie's uniform the same as her last one or is it different? cus she said she gets new uniforms?
Minnie's gonna have to work on her cover stories if she's going much deeper in the supernaturel world.
With Jenny I can guess that she's gonna tease Minnie about Junior from here on out.
Anyway great job Senji and hope for the best on your patreon website and such.
LOL, I think you meant "Esmeralda's spare clothes" in the 3rd panel.
Otherwise we'll have a completely different meaning there, hehe.
Well I wonder how Minnie is going to get out of the this one?


Starting up as an offline retailer today can be daunting. You don't have to look very hard to find articles bemoaning the death of the High Street. You would have to be crazy to even try, right?
Well actually, no. The truth is the retail landscape has changed over the last decade. Rather than seeing it as a threat, smart independents are now embracing the opportunities digital brings and using them in a way that allows them to play to their own strengths. But it is important to recognise the digital world has transformed customer expectations and behaviour, and that transformation is just as significant for the offline retailer too.
You don't need to be a technical whizz, but if you're planning to become an offline retailer or even open a market stall, here are three fundamental things you must get right.
Today, the lines between online and offline worlds are so blurred they simply cannot be viewed in isolation. Your customers might shop with you offline, but recent reports show that 83 per cent of people in the UK made a purchase online last year, and that means it is fairly likely that even your most loyal customers may have contributed to Amazon's whopping £4.4bn revenue.
Even if you have no intention of selling your products online, having a strong online presence will add to your credibility. Some 95 per cent of UK adults use the internet and 44m people carry a smartphone, so a good online presence will help you as an offline retailer get found by new customers.
Investing in a reliable, well-designed website may seem like an unnecessary expense, but it will pay dividends over time. Similarly, social media is something many small businesses shy away from, but if you're going to become a valued part of your local community, you need to be engaged with that community online too. Done well, it could be the most cost-effective marketing tool you have at your disposal.
Many people see the idea of using data as something that is exclusively for online businesses and retail giants. After all, analysing and using such information requires expensive data integrations and skilled technical staff to support and work on these platforms if you are going to translate the data into anything useful, right?
In some ways the smart use of "big data" is what has given retail giants a competitive advantage for many years, but the good news is there is now a plethora of low-cost tools and technology that will enable even the smallest offline retailers operate more efficiently.
It wasn't long ago that most retailers relied on a point of sale system that was little more than a calculator and a cash drawer. Today, a till can become the central hub that pulls together data from all the different touch points in your business. It can enable you to spot seasonal demand trends, manage cash flow, get smarter about how you organise stock and staff, and even understand your customers better, adding real long-term value to your business.
In our increasingly anonymous digital world, genuine human interaction is scarcer than ever before. However, this only makes it more valuable, and therefore presents a real opportunity for offline retailers.
The level of service offered by online retailers is advancing all the time, with more and more of the retail giants using artificial intelligence to make the customer experience personalised and efficient. The one thing computers still cannot do, however, is add creativity, empathy or passion, which is why you need engaged, motivated people in your business. Whether you're a High Street retailer or a market stall, you must play to your strengths and make a human, emotional connection with customers if you are going to build long-term relationships.
Oliver Rowbory is co-founder of The Good Till Co., a cloud-based POS system that gives independent retailers, bars and cafes access to powerful data intelligence.


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Clearly, residential home improvements are only one reason to lease a dumpster. The trash removal system can realize these things in a secure, effective, and fast way whilst leaving you able to deal with the essential things like safety for you and your loved ones. Whether you have a house or you're on the local committee there is something that you can use a dumpster for.
Getting your garbage along with faulty appliances removed carefully and safely is vital. At times, weekly garbage pickup is merely not sufficient to meet with the trash removal needs of your house or business. If not then it's time to consider bulk trash pickup for home construction.
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Adventurs bought Westfield Business Park in Elgin in 2012. Photo from CoStar Group Inc.
A Canadian investor that has been one of the most active buyers of suburban Chicago office properties in the past three years is being sued over its first deal.
Adventus Realty Trust was sued last week in Kane County by a small group of investors including Jeet Pangli, the firm's former president. Adventus, a Vancouver, British Columbia-based real estate investment trust, is accused of withholding quarterly dividends and failing to provide requested financial information about its first investment, a $26.5 million deal for the Westfield Business Park in Elgin.
Adventus has bought six office properties for more than $232 million, all in the Chicago suburbs, beginning with the March 2012 deal for the Elgin complex, home to a J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. operations center.
The Elgin acquisition is the only one in which Adventus formed a joint venture, Mr. Pangli said. Mr. Pangli and two Calgary, Alberta-based investors put their own money into the venture, after Mr. Pangli arranged the deal, he said.
But after backing the first deal and establishing the company, Mr. Pangli was later forced out by Adventus executives, including now-president and CEO Rodney Johnston, Mr. Pangli said.
Adventus is required to pay quarterly distributions from the property's cash flow but has made just one dividend payment to the Westfield venture partners, at the end of 2013, according to the Oct. 15 complaint.
Concerned that returns are being diverted to fund Adventus' other deals, or to bolster its balance sheet as it plans to go public, Mr. Pangli's group asked to inspect financial records from the property, he said. Rebuffed in their efforts to analyze complete records, the venture partners also have attempted to buy out Adventus' share and take full control of the Elgin property, an effort that also has failed, Mr. Pangli said.
Because Adventus is collecting cash flow as well as management fees from the Elgin office campus, it has no incentive to resolve the dispute, Mr. Pangli said. The investors are seeking an estimated $3 million in unpaid dividends and other fees and access to the books, Mr. Pangli said.
Mr. Johnston did not respond to requests for comment. He is retired from accounting and consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where he spent 35 years and held several senior leadership positions in Canada, according to Adventus' website.
Mr. Pangli said he owns real estate in British Columbia, Illinois, Florida, California, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Since parting ways with Mr. Pangli, Adventus has continued assembling a large Chicago-area portfolio. Its last acquisition was its largest, paying $93 million this month for the Columbia Centre complex in Rosemont.
It also has bought the Oak Brook Office Center and Crossings office complexes in Oak Brook and single buildings in Deerfield and Warrenville.
Looking to capitalize on the spread between low interest rates and higher rates of return from office rents, Adventus is focused on acquisitions with first-year returns of at least 8 percent. It is able to achieve higher returns in the suburbs than in downtown or other places because of the higher risk: The suburban vacancy rate is 23.4 percent, versus 13.6 percent downtown, according to Chicago-based Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.


LAS VEGAS – The future is more complicated than it used to be. Now, a broadcaster's go-to-market TV strategy can't be just one distribution channel; it has to be many.
That was the verdict of several executives on a panel of industry folk assembled to discuss TV companies' response to the burgeoning new multi-screen future.
The key question – how to approach ad sales when platforms are proliferating – leaves many with a sore head. But executives suggested one response: embrace chaos.
"We have to provide consumers with choice," said video ad-tech firm Ooyala's ad platforms GM Scott Braley.
Braley said his company is helping deliver that right now to clients in France, Germany and Sweden.
Fox Networks Group advertising data and technology group SVP Noah Levine echoed the view.
And Viacom data strategy SVP Gabe Bevilacqua said his firm thinks the future will look similar, but more so.
"We are investing in the belief that a transition is happening," he said. "There is a rate of change that you can't necessarily, granularly predict.


Led by Workineh Genetu, Project Leader and Ethiopia 's Farmer of the Year from 2007 – 2010, Farmers ' Associations provide a forum for farmers to learn and share ideas – building a network of support across villages. Each association is comprised of 50 farmers (both men and women) who form as a legal association. This allows the association members to experience advantages such as buying seeds and organic fertilizers which they often can 't do on their own.
When an association is first organized, Project Ethiopia provides each farmer with five good quality sickles, a watering can, two grain storage bags, and support setting up a savings account. Farmers also have the opportunity to select from a "menu " of items such as beehives or gardening equipment. Together, these tools and supplies support higher yields, more efficient harvesting, and, ultimately, improvements in family income and food security.
to disseminate information on the harmful effects of many pesticides and herbicides frequently used on Ethiopian farms.
to discuss how these chemicals damage the local bee population which will have a devastating impact on future crop production.
When there is urgent need to disseminate information such as drought or prolonged rain or government "promotion " of harmful pesticides, the Farmers ' Association members relay information to the approximately 300 farmers in their Association area. Churches have been willing to allow Farmers ' Association members to announce important information during church services so as to keep all farmers informed of best practices.
An innovative practice tested by Project Ethiopia and shared through the Farmers ' Associations is the use of diluted urine (collected from our composting latrines) as a substitute for chemical urea fertilizer. In addition to being expensive, chemical urea also has other negative side effects such as destroying soil organisms and decreasing plant nutritional values.
In 2008, 25 farmers volunteered to grow an area of corn in which each stock was fertilized once a week with 40 ml of diluted urine (3 parts water to 1 part urine). The rest of their corn field was fertilized using chemical urea fertilizer. The farmers were paid $20 each (the value of harvest of the urine-fertilized plot) as a risk payment since the result was unknown and in case all of their urine-fertilized corn failed.
The results were astounding! For all 25 farmers, the increase in weight for the urine-fertilized corn was statistically significant. Farmers had a greater corn yield when fertilized with the diluted urine vs. expensive chemical urea fertilizer. Replacing the fertilizer with free and readily available diluted urine provides a savings of $125 per year; a significant boost for farmers who make less than $2 per day.


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SCDAA PARTNERS AFRICAN SICKLE CELL NEWS & WORLD REPORT ON GLOBAL SICKLE CELL AWARENESS
sicklewarrior July 16, 2019
For the time in its 47-year history, the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) has reached out to a media organization in Africa for the purpose of accentuating sickle cell awareness globally.
In recent times, the SCDAA has partnered with Emerge Woman Magazine and pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer for the same purpose. The collaboration with African Sickle Cell News & World Report is the first of its kind outside the United States.
Here is the full text of the Press Release:
(July 16, 2019 – BALTIMORE) Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA) and the African Sickle Cell News & World Report are proud to announce a new international media partnership that will enhance global awareness efforts about sickle cell disease (SCD). The partnership will use digital platforms and print materials to share educational information with individuals living with SCD and their families and the general public. The partnership will work to dispel myths about the disease, share patient stories and treatment options and engage new audiences.
"Some research estimates that about 240,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa every year, and that at least half of such children die before age five," said SCDAA President and CEO Beverley Francis-Gibson. "Education and early diagnosis is paramount to extending life expectancies and saving lives, and that is why this partnership is so important. African Sickle Cell News & World Report focuses on sharing information about this disease from around the world. Together, we can enhance our efforts to educate and advocate on behalf of those affected by this disease."
SCD is a global health problem affecting millions of people around the world.It is estimated that approximately100,000 Americans have the disease, and more than 1,000,000 worldwide have sickle cell trait. Each year, approximately 1,000 babies in the United States are born with SCD, and there is no universal cure for this life-threatening disease.
"We are excited to partner with SCDAA, the leading national voice for the sickle cell community," said Ayoola Olajide, Editor, African Sickle Cell News & World Report. "Through education, awareness and advocacy, we seek to collaboratively bring worldwide attention to sickle cell disease and to extend SCDAA's reach internationally. We are looking forward to this partnership and to continuing to support the international sickle cell community in this collaborative initiative."
About SCDAA
SCDAA's mission is: To advocate for people affected by sickle cell conditions and empower community-based organizations to maximize quality of life and raise public consciousness while advancing the search for a universal cure. Visit www.sicklecelldisease.org.
About African Sickle Cell News & World Report
Established in 2008 as a quarterly publication, the African Sickle Cell News & World Report is the world's first SCD-dedicated news-magazine. It was previously known as the Sickle Cell Journal. It has designated every month as World Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Visit www.scdjournal.com.
About SCD
SCD, an inherited blood disease, causes red blood cells to have a sickle shape. Because of their stiffness and unusual form, blood flow is blocked to different tissues, ultimately damaging them. These sickle-shaped red blood cells contain an abnormal type of hemoglobin, hemoglobin S; normal red blood cells have hemoglobin A. Hemoglobin is important because it helps carry oxygen throughout the body. There is currently no universal cure for SCD.
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Days After Emerging From Prison, Pastor Says: 'I Wish I Was Back There!' – Sickle Cell NewsWk on Fraud: Pastor With 5 Sickle Cell Kids Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
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I underwent a Genetic Counselling Course and my views about SCD prevention changed forever!
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We're thrilled to announce the recent promotions of Kristi-Lynne Dahlgren to account group manager and Ruben van der Meij to account supervisor.
Kristi has extensive experience on the client side of the business, working mostly in the construction industry as well as in hospitality marketing. Her broad knowledge across a variety of disciplines enables her to grasp our clients' marketing communications challenges quickly and come up with effective solutions that drive results. She's led a number of global initiatives and continues to deliver integrated programs for her clients around the world.
In his three years at Godfrey, Ruben has helped a number of clients, including one in HVAC and building controls, optimize their B2B marketing communications programs. As an account supervisor, he oversees a team of account managers working to create effective marketing communications programs for our clients.
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Some Chinese E-Sports Competitions Announce Age Restrictions in Response to Policy Shift
Categories: Gaming Pandaily Posted on September 1, 2021 September 1, 2021
(Source: Sohu)
China's National Press and Publication Administration issued a notice recently to further strengthen management and effectively prevent minors from overindulging in online games. At present, some e-sports competitions have also begun to limit the age of contestants.
For example, the Peace Elite Professional League (PEL) announced that it will carry out compliance work regarding the age of its contestants.
Moreover, the King Pro League (KPL) Competition Committee for the game Honor of Kings announced on September 1 an age limit adjustment for the KPL and KGL, which requires players to be at least 18 years old before participating. At the same time, all procedures for talent shows and changes of club will be reset. Previously, contestants above 16 were allowed to participate in the KPL.
Meanwhile, TJSports announced on Tuesday that in order to actively respond to the latest national policy, the firm is making adjustments in terms of players' age compliance, while the schedule of some competitions may be adjusted.
SEE ALSO: Tencent Limits How Many Hours Minors Can Play Honor of Kings Per Week
TJ Sports is a sports operation company jointly founded by Tencent Interactive Entertainment and Riot Games, with a registered capital of 530 million yuan ($81.96 million). Both of the two companies are focused on the construction and operation of the e-sports ecology by setting up a special team for e-sports.
Tags: ∗Tencent | e-sports | KPL | LPL | Tencent Games
Chinese Digital Audio Platform Ximalaya Launches Audio Drama Based on League of Legends
On Tuesday, Chinese digital audio platform Ximalaya launched an authorized audio drama based on the novel named League of Legends: My Time, which itself is based on Tencent's popular mobile game League of Legends.
Categories: Gaming
Self-Developed NetEase Mobile Game Is Shut Down
On Wednesday, Chinese internet technology firm NetEase officially announced that its "Unknown Future" game will officially stop operating at 15:00 on March 14, 2022 with compensation arrangements to be provided.
Tencent Pioneer Cloud Game Upgraded: No Download, No Extra Memory
On Tuesday, Tencent Pioneer Cloud Game officially announced that the brand was upgraded to "Tencent Pioneer". Users can play games without downloading or saving extra storage space.
Huya Acquires Exclusive Five-Year Broadcasting Rights for League of Legends Pro League
With the start of the 2022 LoL Pro League (LPL) Spring Split just around the corner, Huya officially announced on Monday that it has successfully acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights of the LPL for five years.
Riot Games Unveils Wild Rift E-Sports Roadmap for 2022
Riot Games announced on January 7 the first official global competition entitled "Wild Rift Icons Global Championship," set to take place this summer in Europe.


I am sure 90 per cent of Africans, Nigerians and mainly people of Igbo origin who read the headline of this post will be like who the hell are these people?
Yes, we wouldn't know them because we've been busy learning about their Mother Theresa and the fraudulent story of Mary Slessor.
On this day 89 years ago, in the morning of November 18th 1929, a man called Emereuwa upon the directive of his boss Okugo the warrant chief, walked into the compound of a widow called Nwanyereuwa, ordered her for a census of all her livestock and household.
The widow Nwanyereuwa knowing the census will determined how much she will be taxed by the British colonial government, embittered, shouted on Emereuwa "was your widowed mother at home counted?" An angry exchange ensued. Nwanyereuwa resentfully rushed down to the town and market square, consulted other disgruntled women; they with palm fronds quickly mobilised other women.
4) Wise, Counselling and strategic #Nwanyereuwa these were the women that led the famous #Aba_Women_Riot.
Then consequently the Nigeria 🇳🇬 independence in 1960.
Today one deranged governor of Imo State is busy moulding status of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia 🇱🇷 and Jacob Zuma of South Africa 🇿🇦, that has no connection or historical relevance to the people of Imo State. We've seen streets, roads, government buildings and and schools named after strangers, monuments raised for people of little or no importance to our history and future. But the real heroes, heroins and legends have been relegated to obscurity, sent to oblivion in a complete sheer and crass negligence.
Today 18th November 2018, I remember the women who didn't only fight against an oppressive British colonial rule, but also had to fight their own men (Warrant chiefs) who chose the side of the Oppressor because of crumbs that fall from the table of master.


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IBM buys BI company
IBM has extended its business intelligence (BI) presence by acquiring Alphablox, a small software company which specialises in...
Published: 28 Jul 2004 18:18
IBM has extended its business intelligence (BI) presence by acquiring Alphablox, a small software company which specialises in analytics software.
Alphabox's operations will be melded into IBM's Information Management Software business, with Alphablox's products being sold through IBM and its network of resellers and business partners.
Alphablox software allows users to more effectively embed analytics into their existing business processes, making information available to a wider spectrum of users and applications.
Driving the deal is the growing demand from IBM's larger accounts to extract more value from existing data and technology assets.
IBM will integrate Alphablox's technology into its middleware portfolio, including its Data Warehouse Edition, the WebSphere Business Integration Monitor, the Rational collection of tools, and the WebSphere Portal and IBM Workplace.
IBM has had an overarching strategy centered around business intelligence for the better part of the past year. One of its goals is to deliver technologies capable of marrying the mountains of historical data that Fortune 1000 companies typically have on mainframes with the millions of transactions that occur every day.
The hope is that tying this information closer together will result in better analysis of that combined data and therefore more informed business decisions.
Recent market research indicates that IBM may be justified in its focus on the technology. According to IDC the overall opportunity for business intelligence will total more than $7bn (£3.8bn) worldwide for 2004, doubling by the end of 2006.
The Alphablox acquisition is the sixteenth by IBM's software group and the fifth for the company's DB2 Data Management Division.
Ed Scannell writes for Infoworld
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