Silver Facia replacement and Facia Bulb Replacement.
This FAQ is aimed for the purpose of upgrading to a phase 3 facia as well as owners needing to change clock bulbs, heater console bulbs and the cigarette lighter bulb.
First of all, to access any of the screws you need to prise off the lower facia panel.
E.g. the one with rear demister, hazard lights, cigarette lighter and clock.
The easiest way to do this is with a trim tool. I haven't got a proper plastic one to avoid scratches but if careful enough not a problem. Alternatively as Justinaccurate, the Autohypochondriac suggested wrap some insulation tape around the end of the implement. He clearly missed this bit in life which is why he's now a dad.
Right now this is off you can firstly start with the clock bulbs. Undo the two torx 20 screws eitherside and unclip the connector at the rear.
The bulb holder is easily undone with a pair of pliers, lightly held and twisted. There are two options of how to do this bulb change.
1). Buy the bulb holder complete with bulb for �2.16, part number 6112 60, you need two of these if none illuminated.
2). Buy the bulbs for �0.71p each part number 6216 C6 and pull out of the holder and replace.
Auto focus appeared to be playing up apologies.
Repeat in reverse order to secure the bulb holder. Then reconnect and test the clock bulbs. Once checked disconnect to continue.
So with the clock out and bulbs replaced you can start on the main upper panel.
Firstly remove the radio either with proper stereo keys or a straightened coat hanger. I use hair dye pins from my old housemate.
Before doing this make sure you know the code. If a phase 2 cassette player the code can be worked out from the following algorhythum. If a phase 3 PU-2294A, get your wallet out. I can not be held responsible for you parting with cash or driving around in a car with no music.
Once the stereo is out and all connections removed from the rear. You need to remove the cage.
Once this is removed get a flat 5/16th inch spanner, 8mm in new money and undo the two nuts holding the upper facia in.
Again, no auto focus sorry.
I didn't have one but had the sizes either side of it. With my skinny wrists a screwdriver ratchet can be inserted to undo the bolts on either side.
Next undo the two remaining torx 20 screws, once removed gently lever from the bottom and it will just pop out from under the remaining facia plate holding the vents.
Then unclip the rear connectors to the rear demister, hazard warning light and cigarette lighter.
Right it's all off now.
The last bit is the upper air vents. Behind the vents under where the bung from the rear of the radio sits is a brown connector. Unclip this, as it is the alarm diode/flashing LED.
In the centre there is another torx 20 screw, undo this.
Once these two things have been done gently prise outwards and the part will come out.
I didn't take a picture of this as it's one more thing that could rattle.
Now at this point, if your heater illumination is not working, it's the best time to change these bulbs.
Please note Rallye heater units differ from 6's due to no aircon, these take the backlit bulbs the same as the clock. There are 4 of them in total.
There are four clips holding the dial facia in place built into the surround of the main heater control unit. The bulbs are behind this. One careful word of warning when pulling off is, the air-con and recycle air button will fly out. My recycle air button flew between the centre console and the passenger seat.
Hold by the edges as there is gunk on the rear, to grease the dials.
Once off you can see the two main bulbs. To the right is one not working.
For these you need to buy the bulb holders, as the bulb is soldered into the holder.
So you can not just pull out and replace with the cheap bulb only approach.
The part number for these holders is 6112 54 and cost �3.81 each.
A common fault is that the bulb doesn't actually always seem to be the problem as proven if you bang the dash before dismantling and they come on.
Although after putting the new bulbs in no problem, instant illumination, so just replace both.
There are the lights for the air con and recycle buttons too, but these looked far too fiddly to try and work out how to change. There was no way I was going to try as they look flimsy and expensive.
Once these are fitted and tested reattach the dials, making sure if the dials have moved that you have readjusted so they fit between the appropriate parameters.
Repeat removal and readjustment of dials facia until all correctly realigned.
While this facia is off you can change the cigarette lighter light, as this is the most common light not to work.
This is where I have identified another design change.
A late phase 3 has an attached separate unit for the light, which is a pain in the backside to get off. The connector has one three prong connector, whereas earlier design has two connectors, one two prong for the lighter and one single prong for the light.
A phase 2/early phase 3 has a lovely bulb lid that you open and swap bulbs with relative ease. The phase 2/early 3 is the one on the left.
Anyway back to my phase 3. The way I got it off was to unclip the upper sides, and then with a torx 10 remove the screw from inside the bottom of the lighter to remove the female connector hub.
The bit that looks like the part should just slide up and off didn't so release from either side. Then at the bottom undo the clips eitherside, holding it to the bottom of the cigarette lighter. The little unit should now be off, complete with protruding contacts.
This is where mine went a little wrong.
The bulb is held in and there are two grey clips that need to be popped in and pushed up to get the grey unit out to replace the bulb.
Simple but they don't really want to budge. End result one side snapped but at least the bulb was free. The bit went flying and I haven't found it yet.
Pull bulb out and replace. The bulb for this is �0.71p part number 6216 C6. Put back together in reverse, mine minus one side but still worked.
Now all that is done and bulbs have been changed your new facia sections are ready to be installed, or old ones reinstated.
Repeat the process in reverse.
All the lights should now work and if updating you will have a nice phase 3 facia.
Any damage to the silver and other equipment is completely out of my hands. I did mine carefully, apart from the one mishap.
If you need to drive the vehicle while in this dismantled state be sure to reconnect the hazard warning switch, otherwise the indicators do not work. The connector is the one in the middle.
If you have a rallye and have got all the way down here you will now be aware that your heater unit varies to a 6 because of the lack of aircon. Feel free to re read this FAQ and spot where I tell you there is a difference. Clock Bulbs FTW, 4 of them.
Also while doing this keep battery use to a minimum as you will flatten the battery.


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Researchers at the University at Buffalo analyzed data from 1,230 women aged 54 to 74 who took part in the Carotenoids in Age-related Eye Disease Study (CAREDS). Serum samples revealed the women's vitamin D levels.
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Previous research involving nearly 8,000 subjects found that people with the highest levels of vitamin D were 36 percent less likely to have early macular degeneration than people with the lowest levels. An estimated 15 million Americans have age-related macular degeneration, according to the American Society of Retina Specialists.


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Hey, Teacher, Leave Those Kids Alone!
Going away to some boarding school shouldn't feel like incarceration.
THIS IS A SCHOOL, RIGHT? Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy For Girls in South Africa is so strict, parents can only visit their children once a month, according to Gavin Prins of News24.com.
Cellphones and e-mail correspondence are out of bounds during the week, and girls are only allowed to phone their parents at weekends.
The maximum number of visitors per pupil is four, and visits have to be approved by the school at least two weeks in advance.
And watch what you eat, says one parent:
"The poor children are not even allowed to have any treats. Their diet is fruit, yogurt and sandwiches. When they go on holiday for a month in April they'll be stuffing themselves with sweets and chocolates in any case."
Who's running this school -- Oprah or Sheriff Joe Arpaio? At least Miss O's kids don't have to wear pink underwear and stripes.
Oprah, naturally, says people have it all wrong. A statement posted on TMZ.com says:
"Our goal is to protect the health, welfare and well-being of the students at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy. As with other boarding schools, we provide a structured, safe and nurturing environment in which the girls can learn and develop."
Jail can be pretty safe and nurturing, too, depending on your perspective.
THEY'RE BACK. That was fast. Sen. Hillary Clinton is once again playing the "vast right-wing conspiracy" card long before the first GOP attack ad hits. Clinton bases her conspiracy theory on accusations of anti-voter actions, including phone jamming by Republican operatives in 2002.
She also said the government should do more to end unusually long lines at certain polling places.
"It just so happens that many of those places where people are waiting for hours are places where people of color are voting or young people are voting. That is un-American, and we're going to end it," Clinton said.
We only hope she means ending the lines and not the voting.
BAD HAIR DAY. When police in Memphis booked Anna Clifford for DUI, they nearly had to use a wide-angle lens on the mugshot. Her ghastly-large spiky hair took up most of the frame.
From a police spokesman quoted in the London Daily Mail:
"When we pulled her over she had been driving with her sunroof open to allow room for her hair. I don't know what she'd do if it rained."
Perhaps flatten it down into an umbrella?
BAD KID. A 13-year-old Ohio boy is charged with more than 100 felonies. The rap sheet against Andrew Riley includes burglary, theft, vandalism and intimidation.
From ONN:
His stepfather said Riley had a rough childhood.
"He's our oldest, you know. He's our first born and he's been through a lot," said [James] Blake.
The stepdad doesn't elaborate on what "a lot" means, but we're guessing it's nothing compared to what the boy has put others through.
TOO MANY SECRETS. You have no excuse to stash a key under your doormat anymore, not when so many other alternatives exist. We're especially fond of the "lettuce safe."
THRILL OF THE FEET. We have seen the rollercoaster of the future, and you pedal it. But where are all the loops?
CAT-ASTROPHE. Authorities in North Platte, Nebraska put down two stray cats and checked them for rabies after they got into a house and attacked three people.
When investigator John Stadler arrived and opened the bedroom door, "he saw a gray and white cat baring its teeth in attack mode," Gutschenritter said. "He shut the bedroom door and returned to his car for a dart gun."
Both cats were shot, tranquilized and taken to the animal shelter, where they were euthanized.
And to think you laughed when it happened to WJW's Kathleen Cochrane.
-- Christopher at 12:45 AM
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And Now... "The News!"
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Civil War In The Southwest -- The Video
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The top 20 pizzas in NYC, according to us.
The best late night restaurants in NYC.
A few months ago, we found ourselves walking through Little Italy, when we were stopped by a man and his son. With a sign for WORLD'S BEST CANNOLI framing his head, he asked, "Do you know where we can get some good pizza?" At an outdoor table to his left, an all-blonde family looked at their plates of spaghetti with an air of disappointment. Cue the sad music.
As a first step, this man and his son were going to have to get out of Little Italy. Aside from a mini FUGHEDDABOUTIT license plate keychain, there is not much in Little Italy proper worth your time these days. We knew we'd have to send him a few blocks north. So, where to? Without further guidance, they might have ended up at Lombardi's, the city's "oldest" pizzeria, but frankly, the pizza there is kind of gross. We could have sent them to Rubirosa, where the pizza is incredible, but they would have waited an hour for a table. We could have sent them to Pomodoro on Spring and Mulberry, a place that is allegedly known for a great vodka slice but in our experience is best known for people too drunk to realize their pizza is bad.
But this man and his son deserved the real deal - they needed to go to Prince Street Pizza.
The moral of that story is a simple one: if you're in Soho/Noho/Nolita, and you need a classic slice joint, head to Prince Street Pizza. The location actually housed the very first OG Ray's up until a few years back, but the newer Prince Street is much better, while still retaining that classic NYC pizza place charm (the cashier was talking about Frank Sinatra on our most recent visit, and pictures of B+ celebrities are on the wall. What more do you want in life?).
Are the regular cheese slices as good as Joe's? Definitely not, but that's not what you should order anyway. Get a spicy square slice (extra crispy), put on your I <3 NY shirt, and remember why you love this city.
The order at Prince Street Pizza. It's a square slice with slightly spicy sauce and little pieces of pepperoni that crisp up in the oven. We don't even like pepperoni, and this is amazing. They'll gladly cook it extra crispy - you want that.
Passable, but a slightly disappointing plain slice. The thin crust of the round pies works better with the lighter margherita option.
If a square isn't your thing, the margherita slice is excellent - it's basically the cheese slice, but with fresh mozzarella.
Tacombi has an awesome Mexican courtyard, and gets serious points for creativity. All in all, we back the place, especially now that they have a liquor license.
A simple Italian cafe that works in tons of situations, Epistrophy is one of our Nolita go-tos.
A seafood restaurant from the people behind The Meatball Shop, Seamore's is healthy, reasonably priced, and a good time. No wonder it's always packed.
This old school red sauce Southern Italian trattoria has been an UWS neighborhood staple for years. The food is definitely good and very well priced for the area, but the real reason you're coming to Celeste is to spend some quality time with the owner.
Lido is a neighborhood Italian spot in Harlem that also does a serious bottomless brunch.
PizzArte is not just another pizza joint. It also happens to be an art gallery. That must have sounded awesome in the business plan.
Pizza in a sterile Flatiron District hotel lobby just doesn't feel like the Danny Meyer hospitality experience we've grown accustomed to.
Razza is a wood-fired pizza spot in Jersey City that's well worth a trip from New York. Or from anywhere else.
Mama's Too is a tiny pizza place on the Upper West Side, and it's where you'll find some of the best slices in the area. Get the square pepperoni one.
Violet is an Italian restaurant in the East Village that specializes in really thin flatbread pizza.
A legendary Staten Island pizza place has opened in Greenwich Village, and the pies are as good as they have been for 100 years. Get the clam pizza.


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Welcome to the 71ST International Astronautical Congress 2020
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This repository contains boilerplate code for everyone who wants to create a **multi-static-page website** powered by all the modern and fancy tools such as:

* [React](https://reactjs.org) - a JavaScript library for building user interfaces
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For the full list of dependencies look into the [package.json](https://github.com/artofcodelabs/front-end-boilerplate/blob/master/package.json)

👍 It may be a good choice for everyone who thinks that [Create React App](https://github.com/facebook/create-react-app) is too complicated and who is looking for a more straightforward, preconfigured solution to experiment with all the mentioned above tools.

## 2⃣ Example app

This repository also contains an exemplary app showcasing how to use all the libraries and correctly structure your code.

It was created by examining _Webpack's_ guides, docs and two excellent Dan Abramov's [courses](https://egghead.io/redux) describing Redux apps.

If you look at [package.json](https://github.com/artofcodelabs/front-end-boilerplate/blob/master/package.json) once more - it has two `npm` scripts dedicated for development and production build.
For this exemplary app, the production build is not a production-ready version of the app, though. When you open a static file from the `public` directory in the browser, the whole app lacks some functionalities. It requires proper deployment with app server running on specified port and routing.
However, _Webpack's_ production config is correct and you can use this `npm build` script when you decide to build your custom website.

# 🎮 Usage

Delete example app to have a fresh start:

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Start developing your own website:

```bash
npm run start
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Run tests:

```bash
npm run test
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Cut a production build:

```bash
npm run build
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[MIT License](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT)

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California Cheesecake Pie. It's like the best of two worlds.
This recipe is one that I got from my mom. She got it from her mom. And her mom got it from a close friend who owned a hotel/ restaurant where they served California Cheesecake Pie.
It's been a family favorite for years.
The cheesecake filling here is so creamy. It almost reminds me of a custard. Check out those air bubbles in there, see how light and airy it is.
The cheesecake filling is topped with a sour cream layer, and then some macerated strawberries. I just LOVE strawberries. Really there isn't a fruit that screams 'California' more than strawberries. Growing up in California provided many opportunities for picking and buying fresh strawberries straight from the field. I miss that.
This cheesecake pie is easier to make than a normal cheesecake. You don't need a water bath in the oven. And you don't need to let the cheesecake sit in the oven for an hour after baking. Nice and easy.
Oh and don't forget that graham cracker crust. I think an Oreo or Golden Oreo, or Nilla Wafer crusts would also be delicious. Yummy.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Crush graham crackers in a zipper lock bag, or in a food processor to make fine crumbs. Mix the crumbs with the melted butter and press them into a pie pan. Press the graham cracker crust evenly along the bottom and sides of the pan.
In a medium/ large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and beat again. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. With the last egg add the vanilla, lemon juice, and salt. Beat until smooth. Pour the cream cheese filling into the pie pan and bake for 50-55 minutes. The top will get golden brown and puff up.
Just before the time is up for baking the cheesecake pie, mix the sour cream with the 2 Tbs sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Fold together with a rubber scraper and then spread on top of the baked cheesecake filling. Don't spread over the crust on the sides. Bake the cheese cake pie for 10 more minutes. Then let cool completely. You can place in the fridge to speed the cooling process up, once the pie is not quite so hot.
While the cheesecake pie is cooling slice your strawberries and toss them with the 1 Tbs sugar and 2 Tbs water. Let them macerate in the fridge while waiting to be served.
When ready to serve slice the cheesecake pie and top each portion with a spoonful or two of the macerated strawberries.
This is absolutely beautiful!! Thanks so much for linking up to The Pretty Pintastic Party!
Thanks so much, Cindy!! 🙂 And thanks for hosting such a great party. I'll be right over to check it out!
Great! Sounds like a winning combination with you and your daughter. 😉 Enjoy the cheesecake!
Made this for Richards birthday and even I didn't screw it up. Delish!


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Pennsylvania Rejects Corporate Registration as Basis for Personal Jurisdiction
A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinion provides out-of-state corporations more protection from litigation tourists, bringing the state's general personal jurisdiction rules in line with U.S. Supreme Court precedent. In Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., a unanimous court invalidated part of Pennsylvania's corporate registration statute, holding that corporations that are not incorporated and do not have a principal place of business in Pennsylvania cannot be subject to general personal jurisdiction simply because they have registered to conduct business in the Commonwealth.
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Circuits Split on CMS Vaccine Mandate, Highlighting "Great Significance" of Issue as It Heads to Supreme Court
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Subjects: Administrative Law, Biologic Drugs, COVID-19, US Supreme Court, Vaccines
Northern District of Illinois Excludes Engineering Expert's Testimony and Grants Partial Summary Judgment, Fulfilling its Responsibility as Gatekeeper
For over two decades, dating back to Daubert and the ensuing amendments to Rule 702, federal district courts have been charged to act "as gatekeepers to exclude unreliable expert testimony." Fed. R. Evid. 702 advisory committee's note to 2000 amendments. However, some courts have not embraced that role, letting jurors weigh questions about an expert's qualifications or methodology as though they go to credibility rather than admissibility. Indeed, the Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules proposed an amendment to Rule 702 to address the "pervasive problem" of courts holding that issues of admissibility are questions "of weight for the jury." See, Sardis v. Overhead Door Corp., 10 F.4th 268, 282-84 (4th Cir. 2021). (quoting Advisory Comm. on Evidence Rules, Agenda for Committee Meeting (Apr. 30, 2021)).
A recent decision out of the Northern District of Illinois, however, provides an excellent example of a court discharging its duty to preclude inadmissible expert opinions. The Plaintiff in Pessman v. Trek Bicycle Corporation, 2021 WL 5769530 (N.D. Ill. Dec. 6, 2021) was injured in a bicycle accident. Plaintiff's engineering expert opined that the cause of the accident was a crack in the carbon fiber frame of Plaintiff's Trek bicycle attributable to a design defect. The engineer claimed that carbon fiber frames are prone to cracking and that the crack was mistaken for simple paint chipping by a dealer who had inspected the bicycle several days before the accident, allegedly due to Trek's failure to train the dealer properly.
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Written by: Michael J. Kanute and Eric M. Friedman
Category: Design Defect, Evidence, Expert Admissibility, Failure to Warn, Warranties
Subjects: agency, Daubert, Illinois, Recreational and Sports Products, res ipsa loquitur
California Supreme Court Set to Decide How Defense Counsel Approach Defending Company Witness Depositions
The California Supreme Court will soon decide an evidentiary issue that could significantly impact how company witnesses are defended at deposition.
The Court heard argument December 7 in Berroteran v. Ford Motor Co., No. S259522, a class action opt-out case alleging consumer fraud claims based on purported defects in a Ford truck engine. The appeal involves interpretation and operation of California Evidence Code section 1291 — an exception to the hearsay rule for former testimony — and specifically how it applies to the deposition testimony of company employees taken in prior cases.
Ford moved in limine to exclude as hearsay the deposition testimony of nine current and former Ford employees taken in similar cases. In response, Plaintiff relied on section 1291.
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Category: Discovery, Evidence, Practice of Law, Trial Practice and Procedure
Subjects: California, Depositions, Motor Vehicles, Statutory Interpretation
FDA Issues Draft Guidance for Sponsors and Other Stakeholders on Using Registries as RWD to Support Regulatory Decision-Making
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its third draft guidance under the Real-World Evidence (RWE) Program on November 29, 2021. In Real-World Data: Assessing Registries to Support Regulatory Decision-Making for Drugs and Biological Products, the FDA discusses considerations for sponsors and other stakeholders when designing or using an existing registry as RWD to support a regulatory decision about the safety and effectiveness of a medicine or biologic.
The goal of the RWE program, in part, is to satisfy Congress's mandate under section 505F of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) for the FDA to provide more guidance about the use of RWE in regulatory decision-making. We discussed the FDA's first and second guidances, released in August and October 2021, here and here.
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Category: Regulatory, Regulatory and Industry Standards
Subjects: Biologic Drugs, Clinical Trials, Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, Prescription Drugs
Amazon Notches Another Win on Personal Injury Liability Relating to Third-Party Seller Products
For some time, we have been following the emerging case law on whether companies, such as Amazon, that create an online marketplace for other sellers, may be held liable when products supplied by those sellers cause injury. The cases have gone both ways, but on November 30 Amazon added another ruling to its win column when a New York appellate court upheld a ruling dismissing negligence and breach-of-warranty claims based on injuries allegedly caused by a defective service from a third-party provider on a product sold by a third party on Amazon's website.
In Wallace v. Tri-State Assembly LLC (Case No. 2020-04820), the First Department of New York's Appellate Division affirmed an order dismissing claims against Amazon by an individual who was injured after the handlebars on his electric bike came apart, causing him to fall. His father ordered the bike on Amazon's website from a third-party seller in China, and at the same time purchased an assembly option from an Amazon-approved service provider, Tri-State. Plaintiff alleged that Amazon and its "agents" were negligent and breached warranties of fitness and merchantability.
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Written by: David F. Abernethy
Category: Consumer Fraud and Protection, Remedies, Warranties
Subjects: California, Indemnity and Contribution, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Recreational and Sports Products, Retailers and Distributors, Sellers, Texas


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Q: Installing py2deb for python2 and python3 After I run pip install py2deb and pip3 install py2deb. The py2deb packages are installed under different paths:
Location: ~/.local/lib/python2/site-packages
Location: ~/.local/lib/python3/site-packages

But there is one bin
~/.local/bin/py2deb

Can it be installed with different binary names py2deb and py2deb3?
Other packages like nose are installed with bin names like nosetests, nosetests3.
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Ex-student: Brown University protected trustee's son in frat party drugging case
October 13, 2016 / 6:45 PM / AP
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A female former Brown University student is suing the Ivy League school over how it handled her allegations that she was drugged at a fraternity party and later sexually assaulted.
The lawsuit, filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Providence, raises the question of whether Brown dropped a disciplinary proceeding against the male student who allegedly drugged her to protect him because he was the son of a trustee. Brown previously denied it was a factor.
It's the latest in a wave of legal actions brought against Brown and other universities accused of mishandling sexual assault cases under the federal Title IX law, which is designed to prevent gender discrimination in education. This case sparked a protest at Brown last year, when hundreds of students silently marched across campus, many with dollar bills taped across their mouths to signify their feeling that money and influence were more important than victims of sexual assault.
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The woman, identified as Jane Doe in the lawsuit, says after she and a friend were unwittingly drugged by the trustee's son in October 2014, she was sexually assaulted by a different male student in her dorm room. Doe is suing Brown, the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and the trustee's son, identified with the pseudonym "John Smith" in the complaint.
The man accused of sexually assaulting her was found "not responsible" in a school disciplinary proceeding that Doe argues was flawed. He is not named in the lawsuit.
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Doe says Brown badly mishandled the case, including by taking blood, urine and hair specimens but failing to perform the proper tests or sending the samples to disreputable labs that then botched the testing. The labs returned results that were inconclusive about whether the two women had been drugged.
Brown then dropped the disciplinary process against the trustee's son after the lab tests came back inconclusive, "despite his admission and the testimony of other witnesses that he was the brainchild of the unregistered party, had in fact purchased the alcohol, and had served an alcoholic beverage he made specially for Ms. Doe and her companion, which incapacitated both women," the lawsuit reads.
In January 2015, the fraternity was stripped of university recognition for four years, but the next month the sanction was eased to 2½ years after the drug testing evidence was thrown out.
Doe's lawyer, Miriam Weizenbaum, said there was ample other evidence that the women had been drugged, including an emergency responder who cared for Doe's friend, surveillance video and eyewitnesses.
"Whether or not it was preferential treatment, it's a violation of Title IX to drop those proceedings," Weizenbaum said.
Weizenbaum also said Brown later retaliated against her client when she applied to medical school and Brown refused to grant her an interview. Doe was accepted to medical school at Harvard, Stanford and nine other schools, nearly all of which are ranked higher than Brown, Weizenbaum said.
Brown said in a statement Thursday it was reviewing the complaint and would respond through the legal process. President Christina Paxson has previously rejected the suggestion that there was improper influence in the case of the trustee's son.
In a 2015 letter to the campus community acknowledging the problems with testing, Brown administrators said they had since made improvements to the complaint process and called the case "complicated and difficult."
"While the decisions that have been reached are, we believe, fair and appropriate, we fully appreciate that not all members of the community do or will agree with us," they said.
The fraternity also did not immediately return an email seeking comment. Its chapter at Brown previously said its members did not serve a spiked drink to the woman.
First published on October 13, 2016 / 6:45 PM


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For those already dreaming of beach trips, it might be time to think about sunscreen, too.
But not all sunscreens are created equal. It can be hard to find great sunscreen for acne prone skin, the best sunscreen for eczema, a sunscreen for kids with sensitive skin or facial sunscreen for sensitive skin. Plus, some sunscreens don't work as well as they should, according to a report by the Environmental Working Group. And, many sunscreens on the market simply don't offer enough protection from the sun.
So, we consulted with experts to help find the best for you.
"Choose a broad spectrum product that protects against UVA and UVB rays — one that contains a physical and chemical block as well as a minimum SPF 30," said Dr. Kristina Goldenberg, a dermatologist in New York City.
People with sensitive skin should also take extra care when choosing a sunscreen to make sure the product doesn't cause irritation or breakouts.
"There are many great formulas available," said Goldenberg. "But, if you're acne-prone, an oil-free, non-comedogenic lotion is less likely to clog pores and cause breakouts because it's thin in consistency and easy to spread."
Since sunscreen often becomes a part of a daily beauty and skin care regimen, we asked a few beauty editors for their favorite formulas for sensitive skin.
"It's the rare sunscreen you actually look forward to using. The liquid formula glides on like silk and instantly absorbs, leaving no residue. Yet, it makes skin feel soft and hydrated. Oh, and it has the prettiest, faintly powdery scent that actually earned a perfect score in our testing. Everyone who uses it gets hooked," said April Franzino, beauty director at Good Housekeeping.
"For years, I've written sun protection stories in which I've told people to apply and reapply their sunscreen. The problem was that I couldn't find a formula that helped me follow my own advice. I'd apply, but I'd never want to reapply due to the sticky feel and white residue. But, that all changed when I was introduced to this sunscreen. It feels like a dry gel, if you can imagine that — absolutely weightless, clear and easy to spread. And, because it is so inconspicuous on your skin, you (and your kids) never mind reapplying it. It has completely changed my sunscreen game," said Didi Gluck, beauty and lifestyle director at Shape.
"This is the one sunscreen that's been in my arsenal for years. It's gone everywhere with me — from St. Barts to the Bahamas! I love that it applies with ease, doesn't leave a sticky residue and still hangs on, despite sweat and the occasional dip in the pool," said Jacqueline Gifford, travel director at Travel + Leisure.
"Invisible sunscreen — it's literally clear — is one of the greatest inventions ever. Gone are the days of crazy rubbing and awkward white lines around the perimeter of your face. I love the ease of this stick. Just swipe it all over your face, chest and neck. Then, massage it in. It contains a blend of oils to give you a really pretty glow and works super well under makeup," said Marta Topran, beauty director at Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.
"It is totally clear and is packed with good-for-your-skin ingredients. I use it as the last step in my skin care routine before makeup and all throughout the day. I also have applied it to my chest, ears, tops of my hands and toes — all of those sneaky, burn-prone spots," noted Heather Muir, beauty director at Real Simple and Health.
"In addition to sun protection, it packs feel-good oils that leave my skin glowing. I apply it straight from the tube before I put on my makeup. But, I also use it throughout the day to bring a fresh, dewy radiance to my cheeks. There's never a chalky residue," said Angelique Serrano, beauty director at InStyle.
"This tinted formula was created for people of color. It blends into deeper skin tones and doesn't make you look gray or ashy. Genius," noted Julee Wilson, fashion and beauty director at Essence.
"As a working mom, I only have 10 minutes, max, in the morning for skin care and makeup. So, I rely on multitasking products. I absolutely love this sunscreen because it's my moisturizer, sunscreen and foundation all in one. Just a tiny drop is all you need to cover your entire face. And, because it's sheer coverage, it's totally goof-proof. It gives my skin complete sun protection and an instant glow," said Alexandra Parnass, the executive editorial director of Elle and Town & Country.
"I apply SPF to my face every single day, rain or shine, but the only product I consistently put on throughout the day — on myself and my children — is this mineral sunscreen stick. I keep it in my bag all the time. Even though it's small in size, I'm able to cover my face, ears and neck in a few swipes. I love that the formula is made with zinc oxide, which is a mineral blocker, and that it never leaves a greasy or sticky residue," noted Jamie Rosen, beauty director at Town & Country and Harper's Bazaar.
"I'm a long-distance runner, so finding a sunscreen that stays put while I'm sweating has become my life's work. This is the best one I've tried to date. The active ingredient is zinc oxide, so it sits on top of the skin to provide a physical block against UV rays. Sometimes, sweat can cause you to have to reapply your sunscreen like crazy, but I find the shea butter and coconut oil help this one hold on tight. I still need touch-ups on a long run, but since this is a stick, it's easy to apply and keep my pace. I just swipe it on, rub it in and keep on heading for that last mile," said Ali Finney, senior editor at Well+Good.
"If I had a dime for every dermatologist who recommended this sunscreen, I could build an invisible, UV-shielding bubble to spend my life in so I never get wrinkles, cancer or sunspots. But, actually, maybe I don't need one! This product is just like an invisible bubble: The barely there gel is breathable and lightweight, truly clear and has a nice, high SPF so you know you're protected," said Jennifer Goldstein, beauty director at Marie Claire.
"This oil-free, zinc-based daily sunscreen checks every box: It's SPF 30, and doesn't stink, look chalky or clog pores. It also leaves my skin smooth, so makeup goes on easily. I wear it every day," said Erica Metzger, beauty and fashion director at Better Homes and Gardens.
"The lightweight formula blends into skin seamlessly, but also has a subtle tint that truly looks good on everyone. I'm not a big beach makeup gal but I do like sheer coverage on my face. Plus, it never makes me break out and layers perfectly over an antioxidant serum," said Dori Katz Price, beauty and fashion director at Family Circle.
"I have dry, sensitive skin that freckles quickly. The serum texture means it's lightweight, invisible and soaks into skin immediately without leaving a greasy slick — nor does it have that cloying sunscreen smell. This was my go-to during a two-week trip to Israel. In blazing sunshine, it performed flawlessly," noted Melissa Goldstein, beauty director at Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings.
"I have always loved this line of sunscreens. They don't budge in water, offer full protection and never break me out. Just one problem: the pinky-white cast, which made me look like a ghost. That's why I'm so excited about this reformulation, which now goes on completely clear, feels even silkier on my skin and looks good on everyone," said Cat Quinn, beauty director at Refinery29.
"The most important factors for me when it comes to sunscreen are safety and efficacy. This formula has a strong balance of UVA and UVB protection using completely natural mineral ingredients, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. That means there are no chemicals or potentially harmful additives whatsoever. You might think sunscreens need a complicated mix of chemicals to work, but this one passes every safety test with only seven ingredients total," said Polly Blitzer, founder of BeautyBlitz.com.
"This is my No. 1 sunscreen for three reasons. First, the texture: It's not too thick, not too light and it sinks into the skin quickly to leave a demi-matte finish while magically blurring over your pores. It's honestly better than most primers I've tried and makes your foundation or tinted moisturizer go on that much smoother. Second, I love that it's a physical sunscreen, yet doesn't leave a white cast behind. Third, the scent is so luxurious and makes putting on sunscreen feel like a special treat," notes Faith Xue, editorial director at Byrdie.


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"Shithole" Countries? The Media's Portrayal of Africa Reconsidered
Virgil Hawkins • Jan 16, 2018
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It's time to take a hard look at the role of the news media in creating and perpetuating a horribly simplistic and stereotypical portrayal of Africa.
US President Donald Trump's alleged remarks questioning why the US should take in immigrants from what he apparently called "shithole countries" — those comprising Africa, along with Haiti and El Salvador — have been met with indignation around the world and sparked a discussion on issues of race and racism, and on the deficiencies of the current US head of state. But perhaps it is also high time for a discussion on the role of the media in creating such negative images in people's minds regarding immigrants from Africa and the continent from which they come.
Africa is the world's second-largest continent, one covered in a wide range of landscapes, from grassy highlands, jungles, savannahs and deserts, to vast lakes and rivers, snow-topped mountains, lush valleys and canyons. It is also the second-most populous continent, being home to more than 1.2 billion people living in a variety of urban, semi-rural and rural settings. The continent is divided politically into at least 55 states, and a great many more ethnic and linguistic groups. It is indeed true that much of the continent suffers from poverty, but there is also a large middle class and pockets of opulence. There is agriculture, and there is industry. Africa is host to a number of deadly armed conflicts, but violence is largely confined within limited regions, and many of its countries have not experienced armed conflict since their independence more than half a century ago. To call Africa diverse is a vast understatement.
People from the continent occupy all walks of life — they are farmers, builders, office workers, computer programmers, fashion designers, doctors. Regardless of their circumstances, people from Africa, just like people from any continent and just like Donald Trump, tend to devote their energies to the pursuit of a better life for themselves and their families. The fact that it seems at all necessary to have to make a point of spelling out the diversity of the continent and the basic nature of human existence speaks volumes about the degree to which the entire continent of Africa and its billion inhabitants seem to be all too often reduced to a single crude stereotype or, in this case, into a single derogatory adjective.
But considering how "Africa" is portrayed in the news media — the prime (if not only) source of information for much of the outside world about the continent — it should perhaps come as little surprise that Africa does tend to be perceived in such a stereotypical manner.
Africa Covered and Uncovered
The first thing to notice about how Africa is portrayed by the media is that it generally is not. Studies of major internationally focused Western (US, UK, French) news outlets (newspapers and TV) have found that Africa tends to account for roughly 6% to 9% of the total amount of international news; in Japanese news, this drops to two to 3%. Even if we generously assume that 20% of the news is focused on international events (it rarely rises above 15%), that still means that at best, less than 2% of coverage in a Western newspaper will be about Africa. That does not leave a lot of room to portray Africa in all its diversity.
It surely comes as no surprise to anyone that what little coverage of Africa there is, it tends to be of the negative variety. News in general displays a tendency for negativity, as the truism "If it bleeds, it leads" would suggest. Journalists have long spoken of a coups-and-earthquakes approach to covering the world outside (to quote the title of a book by Mort Rosenblum). But the tendency appears to be more pronounced regarding news of the African continent. A study of US television news found more than 60% of news of Africa focused on conflicts, terrorism, disasters, disease and other tragedies. A study of Japanese newspapers found 70% of coverage of Africa to be negative — more negative than that of any other continent. Even within news about conflicts, the more positive aspect of peacemaking is less likely to be covered for conflicts in Africa than it is for conflicts in the Middle East.
This is not to say that African conflicts are actively pursued by the media. African conflicts are in fact woefully underrepresented by the news media compared to other continents and regions. And as Kenneth Dowler rightly points out, it may well be that the "If it bleeds, it leads" notion holds true for the media, but "it really depends on who is bleeding." Conflicts occurring in Europe or the Middle East inevitably attract vastly greater amounts coverage than African conflicts do. In a similar vein, a Western victim of a kidnapping or killing by an armed group in Africa is far more likely to be covered than an African victim.
This cannot simply be written off as a case of media based at "home" focusing on "our" people from the perspective of nationality. One cannot help but come to the conclusion that race (and/or socioeconomic status) is also playing a role in the determination of newsworthiness. In a situation in which no US citizens are involved, for example, a French citizen kidnapped in North Africa will attract US media coverage where a kidnapped Ethiopian citizen will not.
A One-Way View
The coverage of Africa remains largely fixated on the problems the continent faces, but it also has very selective views about what these problems have to do with the rest of the world. As Binyavanga Wainaina cleverly illustrates, there are plenty of stereotypes for journalists to choose from beyond the "dark Africa" frame, not least the "savior" angle. News stories of poverty and humanitarian tragedies in Africa are full of benevolent Westerners coming to the aid of their victims with medicine, food and blankets (and perhaps an occasional "humanitarian" bombing campaign). They can be seen building houses and schools, and taking on the role of educator and carer. All too often, they are the lead role in the story, while the passive and seemingly helpless African victims of poverty, conflict or disaster, remain voiceless, nameless and often faceless.
Given this focus on the negative aspects of Africa in the news coverage, the absence of the positive aspects as well as the failure to highlight the endeavors and innovation made by, and resilience of, people in Africa in overcoming the challenges they face, it should come as little surprise that immigrants from these places come to be seen as the tired, poor and huddled masses, incapable of contributing to society and destined to become little more than a burden upon it.
Also, importantly, news coverage misses a whole host of issues associated with Africa's problems, not least their causes. Precious little is said, for example, of the massive amounts of money lost through tax evasion and other forms of illicit financial flows leaving Africa via tax havens, all too often at the hands of foreign corporations. Similarly, the news media rarely talks about unfair trade or the trade rules and pressures that sustain it, or how the rich and powerful countries benefiting from this state of affairs work to maintain it. Bill Clinton admitted his role as US president in wiping out the rice industry of Haiti, one of the key non-African targets of Trump's infamous remarks. The mechanisms for this remain largely in place, and similar patterns can be observed throughout Africa.
This is not to simply blame the outside world for all the woes of the African continent. Domestic corruption stands at alarming levels in many African countries, and illicit financial flows are heists perpetrated by a host of actors, both domestic and foreign. But the fact is that when all the flows of trade, aid, investment, debt, tax evasion and remittances are tallied up, on balance, more money is leaving Africa than entering it. That is, Africa is in effect contributing more to the development of the rest of the world than it is benefiting from it.
The significance of Trump's alleged remarks seems to be considered primarily in the context of definitively answering the question posed by a reporter in the aftermath of the uproar: "Mr. President, are a you racist?" The whole incident will likely fall from view with the next statement or action that President Trump can manage to shock us with, either this week or the next. But let us not forget to take a hard look at the role of the news media in creating and perpetuating a horribly simplistic and stereotypical portrayal of Africa that allows such mindsets to develop and multiply.
The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect Fair Observer's editorial policy.
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Egda
Norwegian Motor tanker
Photo courtesy of Library of Contemporary History, Stuttgart
Name Egda
Type: Motor tanker
Tonnage 10,068 tons
Completed 1940 - Odense Staalskibsværft ved A.P. Møller, Odense
Owner A/S J. Ludwig Mowinckels Rederi, Bergen
Homeport Bergen
Date of attack 21 Feb 1942 Nationality: Norwegian
Fate Damaged by U-107 (Harald Gelhaus)
Position 41° 12'N, 52° 55'W - Grid CC 2731
Complement 40 (0 dead and 40 survivors).
Convoy ON-65 (dispersed)
Route Stanlow - Aruba
Cargo Ballast
History Completed in March 1940
Notes on event
At 10.44 hours on 21 February 1942 the unescorted Egda (Master Trygve Endresen), dispersed from convoy ON-65, was hit on the port side between the #3 and #4 wing tanks by two torpedoes from U-107, which caused a list to port. The tanker stopped only for a short time to counterflood and then proceeded. At 11.20 hours, the U-boat fired a stern torpedo that missed and was then forced to cease the attack because no torpedoes were left and the deck gun could not be used due to heavy seas. The Egda reached Halifax under own power on 23 February and later continued to New York for repairs.
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KOEI TECMO REVEALS ALL-NEW ONLINE MULTIPLAYER FEATURES FOR A.O.T. 2
Sydney, Australia – 12th January 2018 – KOEI TECMO today revealed the action-packed online features for their upcoming action title A.O.T. 2, along with the next set of playable characters in the still growing new roster. The heavily-anticipated sequel is coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Nintendo Switch™ on the 20th March 2018.
In A.O.T. 2, players can enjoy one of the newly introduced online modes to either build friendships or create enemies. Returning from A.O.T. Wings of Freedom are the co-operative online modes, alongside an all-new competitive PvP mode where players fight against each other to claim the highest score, and ascend to the top of the leader boards.
The newly introduced competitive multiplayer option, Annihilation Mode, sees two teams of four Scouts compete to earn the highest score within a set time limit. Defeating the devastating Titans is one of the most important ways to earn individual points and climb the leader board. Although, working together is also key as it can earn the team a Chain Bonus through destroying each Titan body part before subjugating them. Building and defending bases is also an efficient way of securing points. With select areas on the map allowing for base development, opposing teams will vie for the location – defending them is of utmost priority.
With A.O.T. 2's Annihilation Mode, stopping the opposing team's progress can be a surefire way of turning the tides during a game. A selection of different items can be used to halt the enemy in their track, including Numbing Bullets which cause the player to be temporarily paralysed, and Paint Bullets which briefly cover the opponents screen and mini-map. As a match draws to a climactic close, the stakes raise, as in the last minute any points earned are doubled. Within this time, it is imperative for players to work closely and earn as many points as possible to come out in the lead.
Online functionality is not only limited to competitive play, as players are able to take on missions co-operatively in Story Mode and Scout Missions. Gathering a team of close allies during these modes allows them to experience the gripping events while fighting against the Titan threat together.
In A.O.T. 2, players are able to select one of their favourite characters from a roster of over 30; including their own Custom Scout or one of the newly announced additions – Keith Sadies, Kitz Woermann, Dhalis Zachary and Dot Pyxis. Alongside assets of these new exciting gameplay modes, KOEI TECMO released a fresh selection of images providing a deeper look at the Character Creation Studio, and the various ways it can be used to create a unique Scout, Online Communication Features and Online Weapon Development.


Looking to discover the newest businesses to open in Midtown? From a pizza place to a Korean spot, read on for the newest destinations to debut in this area of New York City.
Little Roma Pizza is an Italian spot.
Little Roma Pizza's current Yelp rating of 3.5 stars out of three reviews indicates the newcomer is finding its way, but it's still early days.
Yelper Thomas S., who reviewed Little Roma Pizza on Feb. 25, wrote, "I ordered a large pie, half pepperoni and half sausage and a side order of meatballs. The meatballs were excellent, with a good sauce and flavor. The pizza was also pretty good."
Etrog is a kosher spot.
Etrog's current rating of 3.5 stars out of three reviews on Yelp indicates a mixed response from visitors.
Yelper Yossi L. wrote, "This spot has one of the most delicious shawarma I've ever had in the city."
Dubu Maru is a Korean restaurant.
Dubu Maru's current rating of four stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Stephen J., who reviewed Dubu Maru on March 10, wrote, "The highlight for us was the Perilla Soybean Stew, which is hard to describe but is sesame-like in flavor. Go for the Wild Vegetable Bibimbap."
Dubu Maru is open from 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.


FINALS UPDATE: Modern Family (2.7) adjusted up and Code Black (1.2) adjusted down.
Fox's first new drama premiere of 2016 got off to a very poor start, as Second Chance opened with a mere 1.2 A18-49 rating and retained less than half of its American Idol (2.5) lead-in. It just barely edged the fall premiere of Minority Report (1.1), which had a point less of lead-in support, and fell well behind even the starts of recent post-Idol failures like Rake (1.7 two years ago) and Backstrom (1.9 last year). We'll see if it can benefit from the drama competitors maybe coming back to earth in future weeks, but don't get used to it long term.
Second Chance got overshadowed by big nights from the crime dramas on CBS and NBC. Both Criminal Minds and a heavily-promoted Law and Order: SVU event tied season highs at 2.0; Minds last hit the number for the season premiere, and SVU when it had a Voice lead-in in November.
Maybe even more impressive for NBC was Chicago PD's ability to match that 2.0 at 10/9c, beating even last week's crossover-fueled result. Meanwhile, Code Black (1.3) was down a bit for CBS, but most of its decent ratings at the end of the fall came with no PD competition, and this was still ahead of most of its mid-fall ratings.
And at 8/7c, 2 Broke Girls (1.7) and Mike and Molly (1.6) matched last week's premieres, while The Mysteries of Laura (1.2) got a desperately-needed upswing following its poor start to the year.
ABC had a somewhat soft comedy evening, with below-average results from The Middle (1.9), The Goldbergs (2.0) and Modern Family (2.6). However, Black-ish (1.9) continued to show slightly improved retention in a world without Empire.
And it was another potentially hopeful night for the new season of American Crime (1.1), which was down just a tenth from last week's premiere. It's looking increasingly likely Crime can match or stay ahead of where it settled last season.
Still awaiting next week's Legends of Tomorrow premiere event, the CW had solid repeats from Arrow (0.4) and The Flash (0.4).


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Exclusive: FOX Adds "Running Wilde" to Sundays in December
By Brian Ford Sullivan (TFC)
LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- FOX isn't going to sit on those three remaining episodes of "Running Wilde" after all.
Said installments will turn up on Sunday nights in December, network sources have confirmed to the site exclusively.
Last week, FOX announced "Wilde" would air a one-hour "winter finale" on Tuesday, December 28 at 9:00/8:00c with only 10 of its 13 episodes having aired.
The remaining three half-hours will now air Sundays at 7:00/6:00c on December 12 and 19 with a third on Sunday, December 26 at 9:30/8:30c (due to the NFL doubleheader earlier that afternoon).
To recap, here's how the remaining episodes of "Running Wilde" will roll out:
Episode 7 - Tuesday, November 30 at 9:30/8:30c
Episode 8 - Tuesday, December 7 at 9:30/8:30c
Episode 9 - Sunday, December 12 at 7:00/6:00c
Episode 10 - Sunday, December 19 at 7:00/6:00c
Episodes 12 & 13 - Tuesday, December 28 at 9:00/8:00c
As previously reported, repeats of the series will continue in the network's Saturday, midnight/11:00c slot for the foreseeable future.
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· RUNNING WILDE (FOX)


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Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. Managing Partner Michael Wildes recently appeared on CCTV-AMERICA to discuss the Oscar Pistorius trial.
Was the final verdict in the Pistorius trial just? That was the question posed to Managing Partner Michael Wildes, who appeared on CCTV-America via skype.
South African born Pistorius, a/k/a the blade runner, was found guilty of culpable homicide in the shooting death of his long time girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on September 12, 2014. Pistorius' defense team argued that Pistorius did not mean to shoot her – he thought she was an intruder. The judge determined that there was no premediation on Pistorius' part, and as such, Pistorius will be held to a lesser standard, one of negligence, when he faces sentencing. Pistorius can expect to receive a sentence that could range from no time behind bars to up to 15 years in prison.
Prior to joining the firm of Wildes & Weinberg, which was founded in 1960 by Michael's father, Leon Wildes, who is most well-known for his successful representation of former Beatle John Lennon in his deportation case, Michael served as a former Federal Prosecutor with US Attorney's office in Brooklyn, NY from 1989-1993. In addition, Michael often appears on network television and radio to discuss important legal topics.


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BLACK CAT AND SILVER SABLE Gets A Cool New Title And Finally Lands A Director
The Spider-Man Universe movie revolving around Black Cat and Silver Sable has landed both a director (with some superhero experience) and a cool new title which you can find out all about right here...
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Filed Under: "Silver & Black" Source: Deadline
Despite allowing Spider-Man to enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe because they realised they were handling the character all wrong, Sony Pictures is pushing ahead with spinoffs unrelated to Tom Holland's wall-crawler and the latest to land a director is the Black Cat and Silver Sable movie. Gina Prince-Bythewood will be at the helm, and while her name may not be familiar to you, she's no stranger to the world of superheroes after recently taking the helm of the Cloak & Dagger pilot.
She'll also be rewriting Christopher Yost's (Thor: The Dark World) screenplay and the movie has been given the title Silver & Black. That's actually pretty cool and a little less wordy than using their full superhero names. Unfortunately, story details of any sort still haven't been revealed by Sony.
Prince-Bythewood has directed Beyond The Lights, Love & Basketball and The Secret Life of Bees, and is the latest in a growing number of female directors to be chosen to take the helm of a superhero movie with a female lead. Black Cat and Silver Sable should make for an interesting pairing, but with no Spider-Man involved and no ties to the MCU, it remains to be seen how satisfying the movie will be.
THE OLD GUARD Director On Not Helming SILVER & BLACK And How Far Along The Project Was
The Old Guard director Gina Prince-Bythewood has reflected on not getting the opportunity to helm Silver & Black, revealing why it was a good thing and how much work she'd done before Sony pulled the plug.
SILVER & BLACK Leaked Story Details Include Female Superhero Team, Scorpion, Chameleon, And More
Sony Pictures now plans to make solo movies for Black Cat and Silver Sable, but an in-depth breakdown of Silver & Black's plot reveals what we were in store for in this team-up adventure. Check it out!
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Silver Sable and Black Cat were originally going to team-up in a movie before later being given their own solo outings. However, director Gina Prince-Bythewood now believes they could be coming to Disney+!
SILVER & BLACK Now Rumored To Be One of The SPIDER-MAN TV Shows Sony Is Developing
Sony Pictures scrapped plans for Silver & Black a little while ago, but if a new rumour is to be believed, Black Cat and Silver Sable will now co-star in a TV show rather than their own solo outings...
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SILVER & BLACK Has Been Split Into Two Movies; SILK And JACKPOT Films Are In Development
Following the reveal that Sony was developing a Kraven the Hunter movie, more details have come out on the studio's plans for the Spider-Man universe, including word on some new solo films in the works.


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Published: September 24, 2019, 8:23 am
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Kaia Rolle, 2nd child arrested at Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter School
ORLANDO, Fla. – The school resource officer with Orlando police who arrested two 6-year-old students last week was fired on Monday.
Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon made the announcement during a news conference.
"As of this morning, Officer Turner is no longer employed by the police department," Chief Rolon said.
Turner came under scrutiny after he arrested first-grader Kaia Rolle at Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter school for throwing a tantrum.
Rolle's grandmother Meralyn Kirkland said the 6-year-old, who suffers from a sleeping disorder, was handcuffed, fingerprinted, and charged with a misdemeanor battery. Since the incident happened, Kirkland said her granddaughter has struggled.
"Kaia has had nightmares. She has had two nightmares back-to-back, she is now fully sleeping in my bedroom," Kirkland said.
The State Attorney's office held a press conference addressing a wide range of questions about charges against Kaia Rolle.
"Today the healing can start, I can assure you there will be no criminal prosecution for misdemeanor battery, in my name or on my watch."
Kirkland said she doesn't have animosity for Turner, but she wants the Police Department to implement change.
"I will never say I understand his actions because I don't, there is nothing personal between me and Officer Turner," Kirkland said.
The Orlando grandmother said she is focused on helping Kaia heal and move on.
Kirkland said Kaia is undergoing therapy to cope with the trauma she endured.
"I was feeling a little sad because I was going to have to go to court but now I don't have to so it's making me happy," Kai Rolle said.
Kirkland said a GoFundMe has been set up to pay for the legal representation in this case.
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Nicky Zizaza is an Emmy-nominated reporter who joined the News 6 nightside team in December 2018. She is originally from Rwanda and she started her journalism career in the nation's capital.


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 Ранчо лос Ногалес (Делисијас), насеље у савезној држави Чивава у Мексику
 Ранчо лос Ногалес (Хуарез), насеље у савезној држави Чивава у Мексику
 Ранчо лос Ногалес (Сантијаго Папаскијаро), насеље у савезној држави Дуранго у Мексику
 Ранчо лос Ногалес (Тала), насеље у савезној држави Халиско у Мексику
 Ранчо лос Ногалес, Ел Ногал (Тепетлаосток), насеље у савезној држави Мексико у Мексику
 Ранчо лос Ногалес (Калера), насеље у савезној држави Закатекас у Мексику


I'm not the biggest Star Trek fan, but Spock was the coolest so I threw together this little gif in his honor.
I've been wanting to learn how to make gifs for awhile now, after seeing some amazing stuff made with archival video and images. So here is my first effort, bonus points for creepy white rabbits from two different silent films of Alice in Wonderland.


BUENOS AIRES, March 28 (AP)—A left‐wing organization freed a kidnapped Paraguayan diplomat today without obtain ing the release of two political prisoners it had demanded as ransom.
The Argentine Government thus became the first to defy the demands of Latin‐American terrorists who have kidnapped five other diplomats since Sep tember, freeing all in exchange for the release of political prisoners.
Mr. Sanchez, a 56‐year‐old Paraguayan Consul in the bor der town of Ituzaing6, appeared at the Paraguayan Embassy this morning, four days after he had been kidnapped by three members of the Argentine Lib eration Front.
Mr. Sanchez said he had been confined to a room in "modern home," had been well fed and treated, and had been attended by three men who always wore black hoods. He said he had been freed in Buenos Aires suburb, and had immediately taken a commuter train and taxi to the embassy.
On Thursday Dominican left ists freed Lieut. Col. Donald J. Crowley, the United States Air Force attaché at the embassy in Santo Domingo, after the Dominican Government had sent 20 political prisoners to exile in Mexico as ransom.
But the Argentine Govern ment of President Juan Carlos Ongania, an army general who came to power in 1966 as a result of a military coup, re jected the kidnappers' demand —even though the Front had threatened to kill Mr. Sanchez on Thursday if the two prison ers were not released.
The Front, a small group of militant leftists, had demanded the release of Carlos Dellanave, 20, and Alejandro R. Baldu, 29, who were said to have been arrested last week. When the Government replied that Mr. Baldu was being sought, and was not in custody, the Front said that he had been either killed by the police or tortured so severely that the Govern ment could not release him.


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Happy 10years Anniversary Apartment Therapy!
Congratulations Apartmenttherapy.com for your 10 year anniversary & for paving the way for people like us to do work like this too!
They made the most gorgeous little video "saving the world, one room at a time" …thought you'd enjoy it too.
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Zuckerberg's bride boosts wedding dress designer
By Emily Jane Fox @CNNMoney July 2, 2012: 6:47 AM ET
Claire Pettibone, who designed Priscilla Chan's dress for her wedding to Mark Zuckerberg, has seen a 300% increase in sales at her Bevery Hills store in June.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- As Facebook's stock continues to struggle, another business is booming thanks to the social network.
On May 19, a day after Facebook launched the largest tech IPO in history, Mark Zuckerberg and his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan tied the knot in a surprise wedding in their Palo Alto, Calif., backyard.
Chan was catapulted into the international spotlight. And so was the $4,700 dress she wore for the nuptials, a delicate lace gown designed by Claire Pettibone.
The designer was already on track for a big year. But Pettibone said that the endorsement from the tech world's reigning princess bride was the icing on the cake.
"What a gift," she said. "You can't buy that kind of publicity."
She expects her business to double this year; sales at her flagship store in Beverly Hills were up 300% for the months of May and June following the wedding. Traffic to her website has jumped 30%.
Since Pettibone found out at the same time as the rest of the world that Chan had worn her gown, she had no chance to prepare for the frenzy that would ensue. It took Pettibone several days to figure out how the bride managed to select the dress in secret.
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Chan wanted to look for dresses far from prying eyes in San Francisco, so she flew to Denver in October to try on dresses at the Little White Dress Shop.
At the time, boutique owner Cate Malone had no idea who Chan was, but she recalls that the bride was set on wearing a Pettibone gown even before she arrived.
Chan settled on a high-necked lace gown with a floral sequin-covered overlay and a chapel-length train that Pettibone named "Sky Between the Branches," and ordered the dress under a fake name.
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When Pettibone first saw press photos of Mark Zuckerberg's bride wearing her dress, "I was so excited, but I was in shock," she said.
Pettibone soon found herself in the spotlight, receiving requests for interviews from dozens of press outlets.
"We are thrilled with the exposure, and I am so grateful and flattered that Priscilla chose one of my designs for her day," she said.
The designer has gotten so much buzz that she may have to move her fall runway show to a bigger venue to accommodate the many mainstream fashion editors who are clamoring for invites.
"We've held the show at a venue that seats 300 people for the last several years, but it's generally been just for people within the bridal industry," said spokeswoman Kate Bedrick.
Many of the 25 U.S. stores and 20 international shops with which she works report a swell of new business since Chan's wedding.
June sales at Malone's Little White Dress Shop tripled from a year ago, and there's been a surge of interest in Pettibone's designs in particular. Malone had to extend an August trunk show featuring Pettibone's dresses from one day to five to accommodate customer demand.
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"She was a very well-known designer before this. But now it's on a whole new level."
Several new retailers have placed orders to carry her line in their stores, as well.
Camille Wynn, whose Seattle store The Dress Theory won't open until August, has already received calls from brides hoping to try on a Pettibone.
"Girls were heartbroken when we said they weren't open," said Wynn. "I plan to have the photo of Priscilla in the dress hanging in the store."
Pettibone is now working on her Spring 2013 collection, which she'll debut at New York Bridal Fashion Week in October. And she knows that this year, more eyes will seek out her designs than ever before.
"We've worked really hard all these years, but all of this does notch it up a bit," she said. "There's nothing for business like a celebrity bride."
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