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Sci Rep. 2017 Nov 22;7(1):16085. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-16378-2.
Effect of post-cessation hyperglycemia on cardiovascular disease and mortality among middle-aged men: an eight-year longitudinal study.
Choi S1, Kim K1, Chang J2, Kim SM1, Koo HY3, Jun JH3, Cho MH4, Lee K5,6, Park SM7,8.
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University Graduate School, Seoul, Korea.
College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea.
Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea.
Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. keyhoney@gmail.com.
Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. keyhoney@gmail.com.
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Seoul National University Graduate School, Seoul, Korea. smpark.snuh@gmail.com.
Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea. smpark.snuh@gmail.com.
Smoking cessation reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but also elevates fasting serum glucose (FSG) levels. The effect of post-cessation hyperglycemia on cardiovascular disease is unknown. The study population consisted of 127,066 men without type 2 diabetes from the Korean National Health Insurance System - Health Screening Cohort database. Change in smoking habits and FSG was determined by the difference in smoking status and FSG levels from the first (2002 and 2003) and second (2004 and 2005) health examinations. Continual smokers, quitters, ex-smokers, and never smokers were stratified according to FSG elevation. The study participants were followed-up for CVD and CVD-related death from 2006 to 2013. Compared to continual smokers, quitters had decreased risk of CVD among those without FSG elevation (hazard ratio, HR, 0.76, 95% confidence interval, CI, 0.66-0.86) and with FSG elevation (HR 0.83, 95% CI 0.72-0.96). Similarly, quitters had a tendency towards reduced risk of CVD-related death among those without FSG elevation (HR 0.74, 95% CI 0.51-1.09) and with FSG elevation (HR 0.68, 95% CI 0.46-1.03). Post-cessation hyperglycemia did not attenuate the beneficiary risk-reducing effects of quitting on CVD and CVD-related death.
Effect of smoking habit change on change in fasting serum glucose. The adjusted mean values of fasting serum glucose was determined for continual smokers, quitters, ex-smokers, and never smokers. Adjusted means of change in fasting serum glucose calculated by linear regression analysis with adjustments for age, socioeconomic status, physical activity, alcohol consumption, body mass index, blood pressure, total cholesterol, and Charlson comorbidity index Acronyms: FSG, fasting serum glucose.
Effect of post-cessation hyperglycemia on cardiovascular disease and mortality among middle-aged men: an eight-year longitudinal study
Sci Rep. 2017;7:16085.
Publication type, MeSH terms, Substance
Blood Glucose/metabolism
Cardiovascular Diseases/blood
Cardiovascular Diseases/complications*
Cardiovascular Diseases/mortality*
Fasting/blood
Hyperglycemia/blood
Hyperglycemia/complications*
Smoking Cessation*
Hyperglycemia - MedlinePlus Health Information
Quitting Smoking - MedlinePlus Health Information


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All About Paytm-IMAX First Cut 'Black Panther' Exclusive Screening
A match made in heaven, as some would call it – Paytm-IMAX First Cut is an initiative wherein we introduce exclusive movie screenings for our movie buffs. In its first ever tie up with IMAX, Paytm has now extended its user engagement plan by offering more than just movie tickets.
Paytm-IMAX First Cut aims at holding premieres and exclusive screenings for avid movie lovers who want to watch the latest movies before the official release date. We made our debut on February 15, with the exclusive screening of Black Panther at 12 cinemas across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru.
People who booked tickets to the exclusive screening were ensured a paperless entry which made it even more convenient. A quick scan of the tickets on their smartphone was all that was required for entering the cinema. A team of ushers were also present on ground to facilitate the process and make the flow as smooth as possible.
How did the debut screening go?
Awesome! The exclusive screening was met with an overwhelming response with over 3700 movie buffs attending the show and 100% occupancy was recorded across all 4 cities.
Black Panther was one of the most awaited movies of this year. A brainchild of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the movie features Chadwick Boseman, Micheal B. Jordan and the Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o in the lead roles. It also happens to be the first black superhero movie ever. Needless to say, the exclusive screening was a visual treat for the Marvel fans.
Dedicated zones of movie art and installations were made at all cinemas so that fans could click selfies or share their excitement with their friends and family. From red carpets to official merchandise like movie posters and figurines, Marvel fans were guaranteed an experience of a lifetime. Many attendees also took to social media to talk about their experience of the exclusive screening.
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To top this, 60 OnePlus smartphone users who participated in a social media contest held by the company were rewarded with free tickets to the screening.
For the cine-goers in Mumbai, it was not just an exclusive screening. One of the most acclaimed comedians of the country – Kenny Sebastian, Rohan Joshi and Naveen Richard opened the show. It was a thorough laugh riot. Also, they marveled (no pun intended) the movie along with them!
We say, why not? We want to get you your movie fix for everything. Why limit to just booking tickets, then? Exclusive screenings set you apart from the regular cine-goers. You are special! And with Paytm-IMAX, we want to ensure that your movie watching is taken to the next level.
To enrich the experience more, the audience is treated to complimentary popcorn combos and even gifted movie merchandise. It's all about living the grand experience and feeling special.
What's more in store?
After the humongous success of Paytm IMAX First Cut, we plan to bring the best of upcoming Hollywood, Bollywood or regional content to view before the release date. With Paytm being the pioneer in bringing the concept of premieres and exclusive screenings, there is so much more in store for our movie lovers!
After Mumbai, your city could be the next one to enjoy the additional perks of the exclusive screening. Till then, make sure to book your tickets on Paytm.
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Guests enjoyed mingling at Franz Witte's nursery. Delectable hors d'oeuvres provided by Kindness and drinks provided by Payette Brewing Company kept guests well supplied, while Esteban Anastasio set just the right tone with his classical guitar.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society hosts several yearly events supporting research for the cure of blood cancer. Large strides have been made thanks to the generosity of many in the Boise Valley.
My grandpa was an Idaho farmer who always had a huge garden full of corn, tomatoes, radishes, raspberries and blue ribbon prize winning banana squash. I spent many hot summer days eating strawberries right off the vine while "helping" grandpa husk corn for dinner.
Families here in Boise are beginning to catch up with the East and West Coast trends of ACT and SAT preparation. The leading provider of these services in the Treasure Valley is Huntington Learning Center.
Behold the lowly tomato. Cast for centuries as nothing more than a common garden vegetable, its true identity as a fruit kept hidden through the ages. Imprisoned by the very vines that gave it life, until ransomed by ripeness. Then shuttered away in case lots and shipped to distant warehouses, only to be crushed, diced, peeled, or worse yet, pureed and stuffed into cans and jars for ignoble display on supermarket shelves. Is it any wonder the tomato suffers from low self-esteem?
Idaho native Marva Don Card had dreamed of being an interior decorator since she was a teen, and after an extended career detour, opened Decorating Den Interiors three years ago to help clients transform their homes. Born in Caldwell, Card managed a professional medical practice for 28 years and brings many of the skills from that career to her interior design business.
This month is our street's annual block party. What shall we bring? Something meatless, of course.
Fortunately there are other vegetarians on our street, so we don't feel like complete odd balls. But the only way we found that out was by attending a previous block party. That's where we found out that we have Presbyterians and Libertarians and a few septuagenarians on the block. There's a band leader, a drama professor, a fudge maker, a former teacher-of-the-year, a cartoonist and two stay-at-home dads. It's amazing what you can learn about your neighbors when you venture out the front door and share a meal together.
When Stephen Bartlett decided in high school he wanted to make a career in law enforcement, he had two major ambitions.
He wanted to be chief of police in a dynamic city or to be sheriff of a dynamic county.
Thanks to the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Barlett can say he's been both.
Today things change at a rapid pace. Ninety percent of people use the internet to find business locations. The days of receiving the yellow pages on the front doorstep have dwindled and are nearly nonexistent. People talk about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and how it is needed; however without a full strategy, including social media, businesses will not get the results anticipated. Social media encompasses numerous angles. For any business, three main points are necessary to drive success. First, directory citation sites like YellowPages.com, MerchantCircle.com and HotFrog.com.
A few years ago there was an ad that ran with a trustworthy actor, hands oil stained and strong from years of service repairing his client's vehicles which were essential to their daily lives. The tag line was "Pay me now or pay me later;" implying attention to maintenance and repair now would be less costly and troublesome than a major overhaul later. Think of your dentist in a similar fashion, but without the greasy knuckles (that image is not what is called a "practice builder").


1) Khaled Abu Toameh discusses an issue on which the BBC has yet to produce any serious reporting in an article titled "Militias vs. Palestinian "Reconciliation"".
2) The Fathom Journal carries an article by Ronnie Fraser titled "Before Balfour: The Labour Party's War Aims memorandum".
3) Petra Marquardt-Bigman reviews British sociologist David Hirsh's new book.
David Hirsh will be giving talks in various locations in Israel this coming week – details here.
"In the coming weeks, numerous Jewish organizations and institutions will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, and the 50th anniversary of the United Nations partition plan for Palestine.


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Facebook Labels Radical Abortion Group Jane's Revenge as 'Terrorists'
Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and threats of domestic terrorism against pregnancy centers, Facebook has labeled radical abortion group Jane's Revenge as "terrorists."
The Intercept reports that the day after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Facebook (now known as Meta) designed the radical abortion group Jane's Revenge as a terrorist organization. An internal bulletin from Facebook viewed by the Intercept, reportedly titled "[EMERGENCY Micro Policy Update] [Terrorism] Jane's Revenge" was filed to the company's internal Dangerous Individuals and Organizations rulebook.
Exclusive— Jane's Revenge Strikes Michigan Pro-Life Group, State Abortion Battle Heats Up (Tim Walberg for Congress/Twitter)
Mark Zuckerberg surrounded by guards ( Chip Somodevilla /Getty)
This means that the abortion group, which has committed numerous acts of vandalism described by some as hate crimes, will be treated with the same speech restrictions against "praise, support, and representation" applied to groups such as the Islamic State and neo-Nazis.
The memory was sent to Facebook moderators on June 25 and describes Jane's Revenge as "a far-left extremist group that has claimed responsibility on its website for an attack against an anti-abortion group's office in Madison, Wisconsin in May 2022. The group is responsible for multiple arson and vandalism attacks on pro-life institutions."
Terrorist groups are subject to Facebook's strictest "Tier 1" speech limits reserved for the most dangerous and violent entities in the world including hate groups, drug cartels, and mass murderers. Speech advocates and civil society groups have criticized meta's secrecy around its Dangerous Individuals and Organizations list, claiming that the list has a bias towards U.S. governmental priorities.
The attack committed by Jane's Revenge in Wisconsin against the Family Action's headquarters resulted in an arson fire and graffiti denouncing the pro-life group. Facebook has classified the attack as a "Violating Violent Event," which the company uses as a speech restriction distributed to its content moderation staff to limit discussion across its platforms.
A May 11 memo obtained by the Intercept reads:
We are internally classifying this as a Violating Violent Event (General Designation). All content praising, supporting or representing the event and/or perpetrator(s) should be removed from the platform
The office of a conservative political organization that lobbies against abortion rights was vandalized and damaged by fire in Madison, Wisconsin. A group called Jane's Revenge took credit for the attack.
Read more at the Intercept here.
Lucas Nolan is a reporter for Breitbart News covering issues of free speech and online censorship. Follow him on Twitter @LucasNolan or contact via secure email at the address [email protected]
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Story time: I saw this music video in Italy and had no idea what the name of the song was. I was so determined to find it when I got home, I actually googled in Italian to find it.
Of course no playlist is complete without a little Beyonce in the mix!
What are you listening to this summer? Anything I should add to my mix?


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Gold and platinum were little changed, silver dropped, and palladium rallied today as markets largely ignored the news about yet another nuclear missile launch by North Korea. Usually, gold profits from geopolitical troubles. But it looks like markets have gotten used to the rogue nation flexing its muscle. And without more significant threat at the present time, investors prefer to just not pay attention to the provocations.
Contract for delivery of gold in February was little changed at $1,299.1 per troy ounce as of 19:40 GMT on COMEX today. March contract for silver tumbled 1.1% to $16.93 per ounce. Spot price for platinum was almost flat at $948.7 per ounce, while palladium surged 1.96% to $1,027.74 per ounce.


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Bhutan's Joy factor
By AMY NG, The Star, January 9, 2009
Bhutan's wealth and prosperity is driven by a policy that focuses on the pursuit of happiness
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- I was unprepared to meet His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa – one of the most distinguished spiritual masters living today, as well as Her Royal Highness Pema Lhadon Wangchuck, the sister of the reigning King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigma Singye Wangchuck.
<< Vision of tranquillity: Bhutan has been pursuing Gross National Happiness for the past few decades.
Never having met such eminent people had somehow convinced me that it would leave me stuttering and with the fear that everything I did would be deemed insolent.
Imagining His Holiness as a stern and serious leader, I was surprised to find an ever smiling, gentle bespectacled man who is the 12th reincarnation of the founder of the Drukpa Lineage, Tsangpa Gyare Yeshe Dorje. He was clearly a vision of happiness and contentment and his zest for life and for spreading the message of love through various humanitarian activities is evident in the Live to Love Campaign which he established in March 2007.
Princess Pema Lhadon and her only daughter, Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck, also came to meet His Holiness when he was recently in Kuala Lumpur, the host city of the Live to Love Charity Event for Asia. The royal family has a strong connection with His Holiness as the Drukpa Lineage is the dominant school and state religion of Bhutan.
However, this does not mean that His Holiness is the spiritual leader of Bhutan.
"I am not the spiritual leader of Bhutan, which must be made very clear. There are many schools of thought, and the Drukpa Lineage is just one of many. Thus there is no one that reigns above all others – there is a mutual respect and understanding of the various teachings," said His Holiness.
"One of the challenges that I face is that I sometimes find it difficult to relay the exact meaning of my message; there might be some confusion or some others might misunderstand. I'm optimistic, however, that this can be improved upon," he enthused.
As a country which strongly upholds Buddhist principles and teachings, Bhutan is also famous for upholding equality among sexes. Polygamy is practised here (but only if the first wife approves of the union) – as in the case of the Fourth King who married four sisters – but so was the practice of polyandry. Apparently it goes both ways!
"It is not unusual for a household with many husbands to one wife – they do very well," explained Princess Kesang Choden. "It's mainly because of Buddhism's teachings that men and women are equal, and hence whatever the men does, the women are free to do the same. The Bhutanese are essentially monogamous, but in either case, the important thing is that one is fair to their spouse, no matter if they have one or many."
"In Bhutan, women are loved and respected, just as much as the men, if not even more so," added Princess Pema Lhadon. "The womenfolk in Bhutan are strong and independent, often holding positions of power – there is no discrimination."
Bhutan is located at the eastern end of the Himalayas and is bordered to the south, east and west by India and to the north by the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. The strength of the Bhutanese people lies in their culture and their strong beliefs which are deeply rooted in the various schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
Through the efforts of the third King, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, also known as the Father of Modern Bhutan, the country has been experiencing slow yet steady progress into modernisation. The King had made the English language the royal family's first language, taking gradual steps to opening the country to the rest of the world while preserving Bhutanese culture.
"My daughter grew up in a much more different time than mine. Back then we didn't have the Internet, aeroplanes or even telephones!" said Princess Pema Lhadon.
Modernisation has even affected how His Holiness extends his messages to his devotees – he has a blog where his faithful followers are able to read about his thoughts as he goes on his journey around the world to spread the message of love and happiness.
An interesting point to note about Bhutan is its observance of Gross National Happiness, a policy instituted by the Fourth King in 1972. This measurement of happiness is just as important as economic prosperity or gross national product.
"It's derived from one of Buddhism's teachings, and it's a philosophy that creates an environment where our people's happiness and contentment is of utmost importance," explained Princess Kesang Choden. "It's hard to quantify and measure happiness, but we do have the four pillars of Gross National Happiness, such as sustainable and equitable socio-economic development, good governance, and also more holistic views such as preservation and promotion of our cultural heritage as well as the preservation of our natural environment. It's a well-rounded approach in taking care of the needs of Bhutan's people in the area that counts – their happiness."
And if happiness were a commodity, Bhutan would be a major exporter.
"We all have beautiful stories to share, and though we face the same problems as the rest of the world, Bhutanese are happy people. And that's what we need to share – how everyone can attain contentment, and be happy," explained His Holiness.
"People who are living by example make the best teachers, and in Bhutan, we have many spiritual teachers who are able to share with us the secrets behind happiness. It's about contentment and about being happy with what you have. We know that what we have is enough, and most of the time, being aware of that fact alone can change one's perspective about life," said Princess Kesang Choden.


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https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Jennifer-Dulos-disappearance-8-key-facts-in-14109657.php
Jennifer Dulos disappearance: 8 key facts in 8-week search
Updated 12:39 am EDT, Saturday, July 20, 2019
An FBI Evidence Response Team combs a heavily wooded area in Waveny Park in New Canaan on Monday afternoon, June 3, 2019.
Photo: Patrick Raycraft / TNS
Friday marked the eight-week mark since the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos after she dropped off her kids at school May 24.
Here are eight key developments in the case:
1. Jennifer disappears
Jennifer Farber Dulos has not been seen since she dropped off her children at school in New Canaan, Conn., the morning of May 24.
Jennifer Farber Dulos has not been seen since she dropped off her...
Jennifer Dulos was reported missing around 7 p.m. May 24 after she missed several doctors appointments in New York earlier in the day. New Canaan, state police and federal law enforcement began an investigation that has resulted in searches of several homes, a Hartford trash plant, and several bodies of water in the Avon/Farmington area. Police said there were signs that the 50-year-old mother was the victim of a "serious physical assault" after finding blood stains and spatter in the garage of her home.
2. Public assistance
Bracelets created by a Norwalk lawyer raising awareness of Jennifer Dulos' disappearance.
Bracelets created by a Norwalk lawyer raising awareness of Jennifer...
Authorities have received more than 1,200 tips from the public and dozens of clips of video surveillance, and have set up a website soliciting information. New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro said Friday that the volume of daily tips is less but that there are "still a consistent number coming in each day."
Several local business owners have also joined the effort to raise awareness to the disappearance.
Alice McQuaid, a Norwalk attorney, is giving out bracelets at her East Avenue office that say "Justice for Jennifer" and "Find missing mom." McQuaid, who practices family law, said she has given away about 200 of the bracelets and has purchased another 200. She said she'll keep buying them and giving them away until the New Canaan mother is found.
Sky Mercede, owner of the Forever Sweet Bakery on Main Avenue in Norwalk, has spearheaded a similar effort by printing and sharing flyers about Jennifer Dulos. They have been placed in several businesses, including his own, and 1,000 more were expected to be distributed with pizzas from Pinocchio's of New Canaan and Dave's Planet Pizza of Norwalk.
3. High-profile help
Photo: Tyler Sizemore / Hearst Connecticut Media
Fotis Dulos, center, is accompanied by his attorneys Norm Pattis, left, and Rich Rochlin after making an appearance at Connecticut Superior Court in Stamford, Conn. Wednesday, June 26, 2019.
Fotis Dulos, center, is accompanied by his attorneys Norm Pattis,...
Patrick McKenna, the high-profile private investigator who helped win acquittals on murder charges for Casey Anthony and O.J. Simpson, has been hired by Jennifer Dulos' estranged husband's defense team.
McKenna's resume on his LinkedIn profile lists some of his clients as Yoko Ono, the Irish Republican Army, William Kennedy Smith and F. Lee Bailey in addition to Simpson and Anthony, who was accused of killing her 6-year-old daughter Caylee in Florida 11 years ago.
4. Medical records sought
Fotis Dulos, left, is accompanied by his attorney Norm Pattis, after making an appearance at Connecticut Superior Court in Stamford, Conn. Wednesday, June 26, 2019.
Fotis Dulos, left, is accompanied by his attorney Norm Pattis,...
Attorneys for Jennifer Dulos' estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, have requested her medical records. Defense attorney Norm Pattis filed a motion this week, claiming Jennifer Dulos racked up $14,000 in medical bills in the months leading up to her disappearance. Pattis said the records could support his theory that Jennifer Dulos authored her own disappearance a la the novel "Gone Girl." Pattis has also suggested that Jennifer Dulos might have perpetrated a "revenge suicide" plot. His theories have drawn sharp rebukes from Jennifer Dulos' family and friends and "Gone Girl" author Gillian Flynn.
5. Upcoming court dates
Photo: Erik Trautmann / Hearst Connecticut Media
Michelle Troconis, with her mother, arrives for her court July 18 to face charges in the the disappearance of Jennifer Dulos.
Michelle Troconis, with her mother, arrives for her court July 18...
A court date scheduled for Monday in a civil lawsuit filed by Jennifer Dulos' mother, Gloria Farber, has been canceled. Farber is suing Fotis Dulos for about $2 million in loans she said he used for his real estate development business that he failed to repay. The hearing on Monday was scheduled for motions filed by attorneys who requested to no longer represent Fotis Dulos in the case. The hearing is no longer necessary because Fotis Dulos has hired West Hartford attorney William Murray to represent him in the case.
Fotis Dulos and his girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, have each pleaded not guilty to tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution charges.
Troconis appeared briefly on Thursday for a 90-second hearing that was mostly focused on her recent trip to New York. A judge granted her permission to leave Connecticut from June 30 to July 17, but she returned after just one day because her attorney claimed the electronic monitoring device attached to his client's ankle had a poor signal when she left the state. Her case has been continued to Aug. 19.
Fotis Dulos is next scheduled to appear in the criminal case on Aug. 2 at the Stamford courthouse.
6. Custody dispute
Fotis Dulos speaks after making an appearance at Connecticut Superior Court in Stamford, Conn. Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Fotis Dulos appeared with his attorneys, Norm Pattis and Rich Rochlin, for a hearing Wednesday on motion by a divorce attorney for Jennifer Dulos to have Fotis Dulos and his attorneys held in contempt and for the court to impose sanctions for violating a judge's order that sealed a custody and psychological evaluation conducted on the Dulos family.
Fotis Dulos speaks after making an appearance at Connecticut...
As part of the conditions of his release on $500,000 bond, Fotis Dulos is prohibited from contacting his five children, who are between the ages of 8 and 13. The children have been staying with Farber at her Manhattan apartment under the watch of an armed guard since their mother disappeared. Farber has also filed a motion to intervene in the couple's contentious divorce case, which began in June 2017.
Fotis Dulos' lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss Farber's request to intervene. In response, Farber's lawyers called Fotis an unfit parent. The judge has not yet ruled on the matter.
7. 'Michelle knows'
Michelle Troconis attends a hearing in Stamford Superior Court in Stamford, Conn., on Friday, June 28, 2019.
Michelle Troconis attends a hearing in Stamford Superior Court in...
Fotis Dulos is also banned from contacting Troconis. Pattis filed a motion in an effort to reunite the couple who started dating a year before Jennifer Dulos filed for divorce, according to court documents. But in a legal filing, Troconis' lawyer asked a judge to bar any contact between the co-defendants, and a judge agreed.
Pattis contends "Michelle knows" where Fotis Dulos was the morning of the disappearance. Pattis claims Troconis has passed a lie detector test and can alibi his client. Troconis has met with authorities at least twice since being released on $500,000 bond. She met with investigators for several hours at her attorney Andrew Bowman's Westport office and was seen guiding authorities to a wooded area behind the Farmington home she shared with Fotis Dulos.
8. What's the evidence?
State police detectives search through garbage at a Hartford trash-to-energy plant looking for evidence on June 4, 2019 in the investigation of the disappearance of New Canaan mother Jennifer Farber Dulos who has been missing since May 24.
State police detectives search through garbage at a Hartford...
The most crucial piece of evidence police have released so far is the information investigators gained from Hartford surveillance videos. According to arrest warrants, two people resembling Fotis Dulos and Troconis were seen making more than 30 stops in a four-mile stretch of Albany Avenue around the same time Jennifer Dulos was reported missing. Police said the videos also showed Fotis Dulos tossing garbage bags that were later found to contain his wife's blood.
New Canaan police have declined Hearst Connecticut Media's request for the video footage. The discovery of the videos set off a frantic search in Hartford and a three-week investigation at a trash facility there. While police did not say if anything was found at the dump, Brian Foley, the executive aide to James Rovella, who heads the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, including the state police, said the three-week effort was "worth it."
State's Attorney Richard Colangelo also said Fotis Dulos' DNA was found mixed with his wife's blood on the faucet of her kitchen sink.


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Q: Finding the system of a package I am in the design phase of building a deployment tool for CL projects.
I imagine the typical workflow to be like so:

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*(ql:quickload :yolo)

*(yolo:configure)

*Developer adds remote machine user and host, etc...

*Developer goes to bed. Turns off the PC

*In the morning: hack hack hack

*Time to deploy. Developer commits changes and goes to the REPL and types (yolo:deploy)
What I want is for my library to know which system the developer wants deployed based on the current package. (*package*)
My question: Is it possible to find the system that loaded a particular package? Naturally I am talking about ASDF.
Bonus question: Is such a tool even needed? Perhaps there is a better workflow. I am also planning to make the library an executable, but then the default project can be obtain by the current directory.

A: First, read about packages, systems, libraries etc. here.
I do not think that it makes much sense to infer the intended system.  You need at least one additional parameter anyway (the target where to deploy).
A few ideas:
I imagine that a deployment tool would deploy a system.  It would then perhaps sensibly be defined as an extension for ASDF.
For example, you might devise such an extension so that you can specify deployment configuration in the defsystem form like this:
(defsystem #:foo
  :defsystem-depends-on (#:your-awesome-asdf-deploy)
  ;; ...
  :deploy-targets (:test (:host "test.example.org"
                          :user "foo"
                          :env (:backend-url "https://test.foo.org/api"
                                :dev t))
                   :prod (:host "prod.example.org"
                          :user "bar"
                          :env (:backend-url "https://foo.org/api"
                                :dev nil))))

This information could then be used in a new op deploy-op, that you might invoke like:
(asdf:oos 'asdf-deploy:deploy-op 'foo :target :test)

A: There is no builtin way to answer your question, but if, right after you load asdf, you hook into (defmethod perform :after ((o load-op) (s system)) ...) a function that diffs the list of new entries from the list of all packages, then you could build an index of which systems create which packages.

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Amy Mills is the Senior Manager of Statistical Research for the LPGA. She leads stats and research for the organization and uses data to tell stories and enhance the visibility of players and the LPGA worldwide. Prior to her role at the LPGA, Amy was a Statistical Analyst for ESPN, providing scores, statistics, and analysis to all platforms.
There may be reason to celebrate ahead of the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship. Five events remain on the 2018 LPGA Tour schedule, but some of the year's biggest awards could be locked up before the year's final event. The Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year, Rolex Player of the Year, Vare Trophy, Money Title and LEADERS Top 10 are all up for grabs. Here is a look at who is in the picture in the final stretch.
Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year
Jin Young Ko holds a 339 point lead over Georgia Hall. With Hall scheduled to compete in only the Tour Championship, she won't have earned enough points to move into contention come November. Hall's rookie campaign has been impressive with a top-30 performance in 10 of 18 starts. She won the Ricoh Women's British Open in her home country and finished runner-up the following month at the Cambia Portland Classic.
Yu Liu is ranked fourth in the Louise Suggs Rolex Rookie of the Year standings. Liu is on the cusp of being out of contention due to the large margin by which she trails the leader. However, Liu has an opportunity to catch up. She is scheduled to compete in all five remaining tournaments on the schedule. With 150 points awarded to the winner of an event, there is still a mathematical chance Liu could catch Ko, prior to the outcome of the event in Shanghai.
If Ko earns the award, she would become the fourth consecutive Korean player to win and 12th Korean player in 21 years. Se Ri Pak was the first player from South Korea to win the award in 1998.
Rolex Player of the Year
Ariya Jutanugarn has led the Rolex Player of the Year standings since mid-May and holds a 71 point lead over Sung Hyun Park. She's recorded top-10 finishes in 14 of 24 starts for a 58 percent conversion rate. This is the highest percentage rate since Lydia Ko in 2015, when she ended the season with top-10 finishes in 17 of 24 starts at an average of 71 percent.
But there are several players who can still catch Jutanugarn. Sung Hyun Park, Minjee Lee, Brooke Henderson, Sei Young Kim and Jin Young Ko can all chase down Jutanugarn over the season's closing stretch, depending on the number of events they play. With 30 points awarded to the winner of an event, possibilities still exist for all five contenders prior to the outcome of the event in Shanghai.
If Jutanugarn earns the award, she would become the first player since Stacy Lewis (2012, 2014) to win two player of the year awards in the span of three seasons.
Vare Trophy
The Vare Trophy is awarded to the player with the lowest scoring average at the end of the season.
Ariya Jutanugarn holds a narrow lead over Jin Young Ko. The almost two-tenths of separation can be considered sizable in relation to the previous winners since 2014, when the average margin of victory was eight hundredths.
Jutanugarn has scored under par in 66 of her 91 rounds this season for a 69.385 average. She's recorded 404 birdies and 11 eagles and recorded 50 rounds in the 60s.
Money Title
Ariya Jutanugarn has already won more money than last year's money title winner Sung Hyun Park. Her performances in majors this year earned her the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award and more than $1.2 million in prize money.
Jutanugarn leads Brooke Henderson by almost a million dollars. This would be the largest money difference between first and second place earnings on the money list in a season since Yani Tseng over Cristie Kerr in 2011, with a difference of $1.45 million.
Jutanugarn previously won the money title in 2016.
LEADERS Top 10
Ariya Jutanugarn leads the competition with 14 top-10 finishes in 2018, which is two better than Minjee Lee. She has won three times, including her second major title at the U.S. Women's Open. When she has finished inside the top 10, she hasn't finished worse than seventh.
Since the start of the 2016 season, Jutanugarn has recorded a total of 40 top-10 finishes. The most top-10 finishes she recorded in a single season was 16 in 2016.
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As if we needed another reason to catch up on our zzzz's, beauty sleep is often touted as one of the most effective ways to turn back the hands of time, putting our body and skin into repair mode. But can it really do that much for our looks AND our age?
Consultant dermatologist and professor, Dr. Nick Lowe agrees that getting the right amount of sleep each night can give you prettifying results - and they are pretty darn MAJOR.
"A study by the University Hospital Case Medical Centre found that sleep-starved skin aged quicker. Poor sleepers had significantly higher ratings of fine lines, uneven pigmentation and slackening elasticity.
"Compared with the good sleepers (women with 7 hours or more), poor sleepers (women with five hours or less) exhibited impaired skin-barrier function, increased moisture loss and slower recovery from sunburn."
The biggest shocker? Poor sleepers were perceived to be fours years older while good sleepers looked eight years younger!
So before you turn out the lights tonight make sure to incorporate these experts tips in your bedtime routine.
With our work-hard-play-hard lifestyles it's no surprise that 60% of women say they don't get enough sleep each night. But as you know a lack of good night's sleep can actually cause a lot of damage to your skin.
"Sleep is when all of the systems of our body repair and regenerate themselves. Our skin detoxifies itself overnight. To get the most from your sleep, create an ideal sleep environment which is cool, dry, dark and quiet. The better you sleep, the more your skin will be able to repair and regenerate," says dermatologist and founder of Murad skincare, Dr. Murad.
With a good night's rest you'll be able to clear breakouts, rejuvenate the skin and restore luminosity stat.
Too often we're up late googling, texting or watching TV when we should be getting our nightly dose of REM. How can we combat this problem? "Create a bedtime routine, such as taking a warm shower or bath, sipping herbal tea, or doing light stretches," says Essential Nutrition nutritionist, Caroline Farrell.
If you're left with racing thoughts and can't switch off try fighting this by setting a nightly routine and sticking to it. Whether it's a book that gives you heavy eyes or soothing music that dozes you off make sure to incorporate it into your bedtime drill.
If something's really pestering you, keep a notebook by your bedside and write down your thoughts - it's a simple way to quiet the mind.
...six hours before bedtime. After a hectic day at work sometimes all you want is a cup of java to keep you going, but this will only put a damper on your beauty sleep. Caroline warns, "Caffeine is a stimulant, which stays in the system for around six hours. It is found in coffee, tea, green tea, chocolate, some soft drinks and some over the counter medicines." In the afternoon, make it a rule to put caffeinated goodies away. For good!
"This will reduce the likelihood of needing to get up and go to the bathroom, or at least minimise the frequency," says Caroline. And the night cap? Avoid it. It acts as a diuretic, causing you to constantly get up and go to the toilet, which does no good for a pretty face. Restful uninterrupted sleep is what you need.
A good soak in the tub after a long day is a great escape from reality and will have you feeling refreshed and ready for a snooze in no time.
"A bath before bed and a cool bedroom helps induce a drop in temperature and promotes sleep," says Caroline. Try adding a cup of Epsom salts or a few drops of lavender oil to your bath to promote relaxation. A bit of R&R can do wonders for your beauty sleep.
Manuka honey is well known for its superpower benefits. From fighting colds to pampering our skin this antibacterial honey knows how to give you a beauty fix or two. And when it comes to slumber - it can even help out there too.
Give yourself a nostalgic treat in the evening. Experts at Steens Manuka Honey suggest "Having a teaspoon or two of Manuka honey and warm milk in the hour before going to bed.
"The amino acid tryptophen, found in honey, is the raw material that the brain uses to build the sleep inducing substances serotonin and melatonin."
And just when you thought bees couldn't be any more helpful it turns out mimicking them can help too! Sleep Guru, Anandi says, "Hum like a bumble bee for 15 minutes before you go to sleep! This stimulates serotonin and gives you a great night's sleep."
Furthermore, invest in a silk pillowcase which with glide softly onto your skin to prevent creases and wrinkles. Dr. Nick Lowe says, "Silk contains amino acids similar to those found in your moisturisers. As such, they don't draw moisture from your face the way other pillowcases can." Failing that, go for crisp white cases as dyes can irritate skin.
If you're concerned about ageing and are willing to give up your fave sleeping position in trade for wrinkle-free skin then give this beauty trick a go!
9. Have a bed-time snack!
We'd have never guessed cottage cheese and grapes were the perfect combo to help drift us off to sleep, but apparently they make a pretty great bedtime snack for catching Zzz's.
To really make the most of your beauty sleep why not add a few minutes to your bedtime routine every night to look after those hard-working talons? It's easy to neglect our nails during the week, but it's so important we set aside time to treat them. Apply cuticle oil or cream before you go to bed and slip on some gloves. The results are gorgeous!
Heating during winter can cause our skin to flake, itch and tighten. Not your idea of beautiful skin, right?
With a lack of moisture in the air it's a great idea to invest in a humidifier for your home, which you can turn on before you go to bed. It's also a great remedy for snoring so no more middle-of-the-night-insomnia for you or your man!
Try to avoid your phone and tablet bedtime habit by buying an old school alarm clock instead - this will help prevent you from checking your Facebook and Twitter feeds every five minutes. Then just press the button at the top and hold. See - that wasn't so hard was it? We recommend turning off from technology a good 90 minutes before sleep.
This may sound ridiculous, but like anything if you keep track of how you're feeling and what your body is telling you, you're more likely to pinpoint exactly what works for you and what doesn't.
Dr. Murad says,"Not everyone needs eight hours of sleep a night. Why not try starting a sleep schedule. Think back in the past month, what days did you feel the most energetic? How many hours of sleep did you get the night before?" Figure out what works best for you and aim for that each night.
Try being an early bird. When you wake up early you're setting yourself up for the day with little stress and a good attitude.
If you're often fatigued in the morning try supporting your nervous system with Vitamin B12. This vital vitamin is well known to reduce restless leg syndrome which overall, can improve your quality of sleep. Try Quest's new Vitamin B12 supplement available from Nutricentre. The more beauty sleep you get, the better!
Nighttime is the best time to help repair your skin so it's vital to use the right products to support your skin while you sleep. Always make sure to cleanse, tone, exfoliate and moisturise pre bed. It's a four-step system that your skin can't afford to miss.
Here are the best nighttime fixes on the market. From refreshing Sleep On It Detox Patches to Tarte's Amazonian Maracuja Oil, here are the top sleeping beauty boosters you need in your bedtime beauty regimen, stat.


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When it comes to rentals, Palmetto Dunes has two major categories - vacation homes and villa rentals.
Their vacation homes are the perfect choice for larger crowds, including families and golf groups. The Palmetto Dunes homes range anywhere from 3 - 5 bedrooms, and can sleep up to 14 people. In terms of amenities, each home is slightly different, but most offer a private pool, spa, gas grill, and a gourmet kitchen.
On the other hand, the Palmetto Dunes villa rentals are a more flexible option for vacationers. That's because they come in 1 - 4 bedroom varieties that can sleep up to 6 people. This makes them perfect for couples or solo travelers. The booking options are more malleable as well, because there are more choices than the weekly rentals (Saturday to Saturday) offered by most vacation homes. Some of the amenities you'll find at the villas include great views, elevators, pools, and gym facilities.


This is scary news, hearing that your child's school found asbestos, then hearing your kids may have been exposed to it.
That's what happened to parents at North Park Montessori School in Grand Rapids. According to WOODTV, Friday Construction crews working on the air conditioning system alerted school officials that they drilled into asbestos.
That led to GRPS meeting with around 200 parents on Saturday to explain the situation, which they thought first happened in January, but now realize the first exposure to students and staff happened back in November of 2018, WOODTV reports.
WOODTV says that GRPS has hired an environmental firm that is testing the air again this week. They tested the air before the construction started in November because everyone knew there was some asbestos in the building, which was built in 1924.
The school will remain closed Monday and Tuesday and will reopen Wednesday with students attending class at the GRPS University on Fuller.
If you're a parent of North Park and wonder about drop-off/pick-up and other questions with the quick move, GRPS says they'll send out that info Monday and Tuesday, before classes resume Wednesday morning.
WOODTV says if you still have more questions or concerns, reach out to GRPS, call 616-819-2149 or email communications@grps.org.


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Heroes Hero
About Jack Jacobs
While serving in Vietnam, Colonel Jack C. Jacobs (then 1st Lt. for the 2nd Battalion) was advancing to a combat position on a mission in Kien Phong when his battalion came under intense machine gun and mortar fire. As the 2nd Battalion deployed into attack formation, devastating fire halted its advance. Due to the intensity of the enemy attack and heavy casualties to the command group, including the company commander, the attack stopped and the friendly troops became disorganized.
Although wounded himself, Lieutenant Jacobs assumed command of the allied company, ordered a withdrawal from the exposed position and established a defensive perimeter. Despite profuse bleeding from head wounds which impaired his vision, Lt. Jacobs, with complete disregard for his safety, returned under intense fire to evacuate a seriously wounded advisor to the safety of a wooded area where he administered lifesaving first aid. He then returned through heavy automatic weapons fire again to evacuate the wounded company commander. Jacobs made repeated trips across the fire-swept open rice paddies evacuating wounded and their weapons.
His gallant actions and extraordinary heroism saved the lives of a U.S. advisor and 13 allied soldiers. Through his effort the allied company was restored to an effective fighting unit. For such extraordinary service, he became one of the most highly decorated soldiers to have served in Vietnam, holding three Bronze Stars, two Silver Stars, two Purple Hearts, and the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest combat decoration.
In the words of that citation, "his gallantry and bravery in action in the highest traditions of the military service, has reflected great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army."
Heroes Under Fire
by Jack Jacobs
Heroes tend to pop to the surface during times of crisis. That's why you see so many during wartime, thank God. In a combat situation you find out what people are made of. When I think about heroes, I think of Leo Thorsness, a retired Air Force Colonel who received a Medal of Honor for acts of bravery in dangerous circumstances in North Vietnam--before he was captured by the North Vietnamese and spent six years as a prisoner of war, much of the time in solitary confinement, getting beaten every day.
You think to yourself, what would I do in that circumstance? When you talk to men who lived under those conditions, heroes like Colonel Bud Day and John McCain all say the same thing--they never worried about themselves, but only about whether, under torture, they would betray their country. They'll tell you that a human being can get used to anything, and that anyone would have done what they did under the circumstances.
I'm not sure they're right. I think you have to be a truly tough, single-minded, heroic person to undergo that kind of abuse and still bob to the top. I have complete respect for such men and those attributes, and I am glad I was never in a position to have to find those resources within myself.
Rick Sorenson fought at Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific during WWII, and his company came under heavy fire. His heavy machine gunner was killed, his light machine gunner was killed, basically the whole gun section had been knocked out...and then he heard someone yell, "Grenade!" He looked down to see the grenade at his feet and made an instantaneous choice: he threw himself on it.
I asked Rick what he was thinking at that moment, when he chose to risk his life to save others. He said, "I knew somebody had to do it, I guess that someone was me." To me, that's the very essence of a hero--an otherwise ordinary person rises to the occasion in a time of great peril, and does what needs to be done.
Combat is a pretty unnatural state of affairs, where crisis is a default mode. Even if the war is going well overall, at the local level it's always a nightmare. In the trenches and on the ground, the chaos doesn't ebb. The truly amazing thing to me is that people do rise to the occasion in the midst of all that noise and peril and fear.
In my own combat experience (and I've had plenty of it), whenever there's leadership vacuum, someone always comes to the fore and says, "Follow me." Sometimes it comes from a surprising quarter, and it's the quite, unassuming guy at the back who suddenly steps up and does what needs to be done.
The tricky thing about being under fire is that doing the right thing doesn't always feel like the right thing to do; knowing the difference is what makes a leader. During my first tour in Vietnam, for example, we were walking along a trail in unusually dense jungle, and we got ambushed. Now, you instinct is to drop and return fire, but you're trained to do the exact opposite, to attack into the ambush. But even with all our training, in that moment, the instinct to take cover was powerful.
Fortunately for us, a Vietnamese noncommissioned officer stepped up, led us into the teeth of the ambush, and we overwhelmed the enemy. We lost a lot of people in the process, this man included, but if we had followed our instincts, to lie down and try to return the fire, every last one of us would have been slaughtered. What he did took tremendous guts--not just to give his own life, as he did, but to lead others on a charge, directly into the face of enemy fire.
If you want to see terrible casualties, follow the guy who is saying, "I don't want to lose anybody." You have to drive into the skid; you have to drop the nose of the plane when you're losing altitude, even if it feels like you're only speeding the rate at which you are heading into certain disaster; you have to attack into the ambush. Don't get me wrong, in combat some loss is inevitable. But if you don't do the right thing, you lose everything.
But not all heroism is forged in the crucible of war. Sometimes it isn't so much about putting your life on the line as it is taking a stand, standing up for what you believe is right.
There's a Medal of Honor recipient whose story stands out in my mind, a man called Lou Millet. He was serving in the Army before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, and he was absolutely incensed that the United States, the great beacon of freedom, refused to fight the Japanese and the Nazis. You have to remember that the war in Asia began in 1931, but the United States steadfastly refused to get involved. In a Fireside chat just a few weeks before Pearl Harbor, Roosevelt said that Asian boys would have to fight in Asia and European boys would have to fight in Europe, and that while America would be happy to send planes, trains, automobiles, and other materiel, we weren't sending any of our boys to fight over there. The American position was, "It's not our fight." Of course, it was demonstrated shortly afterward that that was a shortsighted stance to take.
For Lou Millet, even before Pearl Harbor, this attitude seemed outrageous. He thought, "This is the United States we're talking about, the cradle of modern freedom. We are supposed to be a principled country, and that means coming to the defense of people who are otherwise helpless. If anyone should be fighting this war, it's us." So he went absent without leave from his American unit, and joined a Canadian unit that was fighting in Europe. When the United States finally joined the war, he went AWOL from his Canadian unit and rejoined his American one. His commander summarily found him guilty of desertion, but instead of sending him to jail, which he could very well have done, he gave him a $52 fine. That was a lot of money in those days for a working soldier, but it was a sum that the commander knew Millet could pay. Millet fought with his unit across Europe and subsequently was awarded the Medal of Honor for acts of heroism in the Korean War.
Now, one can argue with Millet's methods, but you have to respect his decision to take a stand, to say "no, that's not the right thing to do," at a time when it was easy to be comfortable, and comfortable to be easy. Every time somebody says, "Forget about them; that's not our fight" (and they still say it, by the way), I think of Lou Millet.
In wartime, there are plenty of opportunities for ordinary men and women to rise to the occasion, and they do, thank God. But heroes come from all walks of life. It's ordinary people who make extraordinary events. Anyone who is willing to put it all on the line, and the take a stand for what's right, is as much a hero in my book as a soldier who puts himself at bodily risk to defend his comrades and his country.
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MY HERO thanks Jack Jacobs for contributing this essay to My Hero: Extraordinary People on the Heroes Who Inspire Them.
Thanks to Free Press for reprint rights of the above material.
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Why the BCCI refuses to come under the jurisdiction of India's National Anti-Doping Agency
Published 01 February 2019 By: Aahna Mehrotra, Aastha Kothari
This article analyses the reason why the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is refusing to come under the ambit of the National Anti-Doping Agency of India (NADA). In doing so, it considers the peculiar position that the BCCI occupies as the apex body of cricket in India, and the implications of their decision. Specifically, its examines:
The background to the situation
The BCCI's arguments for why it is not governed by NADA
The particular issues over the whereabouts requirements
Potential sanctions for non-compliance
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Aahna Mehrotra
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Ms. Aahna Mehrotra is the principal lawyer at AM Sports Law and Management Co. She was called to the Bar in May 2011 and has gained considerable exposure through her experiences at different institutions worldwide.
Aastha Kothari
Counsel, AM Sports Law and Management Co.
Ms. Aastha Kothari is a counsel at AM Sports Law and Management Co. since May, 2018. She did her schooling from St. Xavier's School, Jaipur and secured her bachelor's degree in law from the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in 2018.
During her years at law school, she did her internships at the Law Offices of Nandan Kamath, Bangalore, Star India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, AZB & Partners, Mumbai and Surana & Surana International Attorneys, Chennai, thereby gaining experience in various fields like Sports Law, Media and Entertainment Laws and Policy, Intellectual Property Laws and Corporate Laws.
Her core areas of interest are Sports Law, Media and Entertainment Laws and Intellectual Property Laws. She has so far been involved in assisting in the setting up of various leagues. She regularly engages in transactional work and advises clients on various rules and regulations for conducting the leagues. Being a national level football player herself, Aastha has seen the difficulties faced by female athletes in a less popular sport in India. She wishes to make a difference by her contributions in the legal field and bringing in awareness and education about anti-doping in the lesser-privileged sections.


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ULM takes series from Appalachian State
ULM starter Brandon Bell tossed seven strong innings and ULM got a trio of home runs en route to a 6-2 win over Appalachian State in Saturday's series finale at Warhawk Field. With the victory, the Warhawks claimed the series, two games to one.
Brandon Bell (2-2) earned the win after seven innings in which he allowed just one run on three hits with three walks and seven strikeouts.
Appalachian State (5-19, 1-8 Sun Belt) plated the game's first run on an RBI single up the middle by Tanner Mann-Fix in the top of the third.
ULM (10-13, 2-4) answered right back with five runs in the bottom of the third. ULM's five runs came on two swings of the bat as Jacob Stockton tallied a three-run homer and Tyler Cox hit a two-run homer as ULM catapulted into the lead.
The Warhawks added another run in the fifth as Will Daniels sent a solo shot over the wall in left.
Appalachian State set the final tally at 6-2 as it pushed one run across (via a wild pitch) in the top of the eighth inning.
Stockton led the Warhawks with two hits, three RBIs and one run, while Spencer Hemphill tallied two hits and one run.
Mountaineer starter Colin Schmid (0-6) was charged with the loss after allowing five runs (four earned) on four hits and one walk in 2 1-3 innings.
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All India Radio News Summary: 27 AUGUST 2017
Mann ki Baat (Part 35) – Teach to Transform for the transformation of the nation
Prime Minister has said, violence in the name of faith will not be tolerated. In his Mann Ki Baat programmme on All India Radio, said, no one has the right to take the law into their hands in the name of one's belief.
The Prime minister said, each and every person will have to abide by the law. He said, the law will fix accountability and the guilty will unquestionably be punished.
He said, India is the land of Buddha and Gandhi, and it is the land of Sardar Patel who gave up everything for the unity of the nation.
He said, for centuries, our forefathers have imbibed community values, non-violence, mutual respect and these are inherent to people.
The Prime Minister appealed to the countrymen to begin a campaign, Swachchata hi Sewa, Cleanliness is Service, at least fifteen days prior to Gandhi Jayanti. He said, the campaign for Cleanliness which was initiated three years ago will be marking its third anniversary on 2nd of October.
The Prime minister asked people that to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti this year as Swachch Do Aktoobar or Clean 2nd October.
Lauding the efforts of volunteers of Jamiat Ulema e Hind for cleaning temples and mosques during floods in Gujarat, the Prime Minister said, this set an inspiring example of unity for cleanliness.
Appealing to countrymen, the Prime minister said people should not bargain with small shopkeepers, vegetable sellers and auto rickshaw drivers as they earn through sheer hard work.
PM also remembered hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand. He said, the young generation of the country should come forward in the world of sports. The Prime Minister said, the sports ministry is launching a Sports Talent Search Portal to search for sporting talent and to groom them.
Applauding the six brave young Navy women who will embark on a voyage across the seas in a small boat INS Tarini, the Prime minister said, it is the first instance of its kind in the world. He said Indians would be proud of the daughters.
In his Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister appealed to all to move forward with the mantra Teach to Transform for the transformation of the nation.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna will complete three years tomorrow. He said thirty crore new families have been linked to this scheme and almost 65 thousand crore rupees have been deposited in banks by the underprivileged.
Concluding his address, the Prime Minister said, definitions of being modern are perpetually changing. He said people are experimenting with eco-friendly Ganesh idols as they are becoming environment conscious.
Nation's defence preparedness is something we could never compromise on
Defence Minister said in the present geopolitical situation India is located somewhat sensitively and nation's defence preparedness is something we could never compromise on. Speaking in Bengaluru, Defence Minister said, with the experience of Defence Public Sector Units (DPSU) and the entrepreneurship of private sector, coupled with the size of market India should enhance its manufacturing ability.
He said, India's DPSUs have made an important strive and their costing and quality are competitive.
The Defence Minister launched the production of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) designed 8-tonne category Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). He also dedicated design upgrade programme of Hawk-I to the nation.
Grameen Khel Mahotsav
The first edition of Rural Games or Grameen Khel Mahotsav will kick-start from Delhi from tomorrow. The games will continue till 3rd of September.
The Rural Games aims at popularising the indigenous games like wrestling and athletics and will also have fun games like Matka Race, Tug of War for senior citizens.
Grameen Marathon organised by the SportsMinistry marked the beginning of the Rural Games fever with participation of over 16,000 youth from rural Delhi.
SportsMinister has urged State Governments to replicate these Rural Games in their respective state
National sportstalent search portal will also be launched by the Ministry tomorrow which will enable any person from across the country to upload his information and as per that the Ministry will tap their talent and train them further in their respective disciplines.
JAM trinity has ushered in a social revolution
Finance Minister has said Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and Mobile (JAM) trinity has ushered in a social revolution which will eventually bring all Indians into a common financial, economic and digital space, similar to how GST has created a unified market.
On the third anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, PMJDY, he said, the vision of 1 billion unique Aadhaar numbers linked to 1 billion bank accounts and 1 billion mobile phones is within reach of the country. He said, once that is done, the entire country can become part of the financial and digital mainstream.
Noting that JAM is nothing short of a social revolution, the Finance Minister said it offers substantial benefits for government, the economy and especially the poor.
Highlighting the benefits, he said the poor will have access to financial services while government finances will improve because of the reduced subsidy burden and weeding out of leakages from the system.
Government has notified the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act
The government has notified the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act which authorizes the RBI to issue directions to banks to initiate insolvency resolution process for recovering bad loans.
Earlier this month, Parliament had approved the Bill, which replaced an ordinance in this regard.
The banking sector is saddled with non-performing assets, NPAs of over eight lakh crore rupees, of which, six lakh crore are with public sector banks. The bulk of the NPAs are in various sectors, including power, steel, road infrastructure and textiles.
The government has notified the Banking Regulation (Amendment) Act which authorizes the RBI to issue directions to banks to initiate insolvency resolution process for recovering bad loans. Earlier this month, Parliament had approved the Bill, which replaced an ordinance in this regard.
Violence and attacks by terrorists in northern Rakhine Stateof Myanmar
Myanmar security forces were attacked by Rohingya militants in the northern Rakhine State on Saturday.
India has expressed serious concern over reports of renewed violence and attacks by terrorists in northern Rakhine Stateof Myanmar and extended its strong support at this challenging moment to Myanmar Government.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that India is deeply saddened at the loss of lives of the security forces in Myanmar. Condemning the violence and attacks in the strongest possible terms it hoped that the perpetrators of these crimes will be brought to justice.
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The Institute of Public Relations (IPR) is calling for a national dialogue on the way forward to restore moral and national values in the country.
According to the President of the institute, Ms Elaine Sam, negative attitudes such as the lack of respect for authority, loss of personal integrity and deliberate disregard for national symbols ought to be dealt with in the interest of national development.
"The recent issues in the financial sector of our country point to the basic fact that the loss of our value system can be blamed for bad corporate governance," she contended.
Ms Sam made the call at the launch of the 2018 IPR Week in Accra yesterday.
The theme for the year 2018 week celebration is: "Deriving values from value — A test for corporate governance".
Ms Sam stressed that the time had come for members of the public to be disciplined in the management of waste in the country.
"We need to be looking back to those days when we had sanitary inspectors to ensure that there was proper disposal of waste," she said and added that there should also be sanitation courts to impose fines on households that did not follow good sanitary practices.
She said the theme for the IPR Week celebration was a wake-up call for all individuals to be disciplined in waste management and other aspects of lives to make Ghana a better place to live in.
Ms Sam also called on corporate organisations to invest in their communicators by giving them professional training in Public Relations to enhance their communication competencies.
She appealed to the media to be instrumental in the nation's development agenda by helping to educate and shape the attitudes of people, especially on national issues.
As part of the week-long celebration, a former Director of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), Mr Kojo Yankah, will deliver a lecture today on the theme: "Delivering values from value".
The lecture is expected to touch on areas such as corporate governance, the regulatory environment and the guiding principles of values.
As part of the activities of the IPR for the rest of year 2018, Dr Margaret Amoakohene, a member of the Council of State; Mr Emmanuel Allotey-Pappoe, a fellow of the IPR and former President of the Africa Public Relations Association (APRA), and other personalities are expected to lead various PR conversations aimed at expanding the body and sharing of knowledge among PR practitioners and other stakeholders at the institute's annual general meeting (AGM) and national conference from October 17 to 19, 2018.
The three-day event, which will take place in Winneba, will also be used to take stock of the institute's activities and also forecast into the next year when new leaders will be elected.


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Mobile payments refer to payment services performed from or via a mobile device. Such payments are also routinely referred to as mobile money, mobile money transfer or mobile wallet and present themselves as an alternative to cash, check or credit card payments. A growing phenomenon in developed markets, mobile payments have been especially successful in developing markets where previously underbanked consumers have been able to take advantage of new mobile infrastructures to improve their financial standings. Furthermore, use of non-traditional paying methods for goods and services is not only dependent on the geographical location of the payee, but also on variables such as age, education and economical background. In the United States, the typical user of mobile paying methods is between 30 and 44 years old , is college-educated and has an above-average yearly salary.
The four primary models for mobile payments are premium SMS, direct mobile billing, web based payments (including apps) and contactless NFC. In the United States, the majority of mobile payments were still connected to debit or credit card usage. Only 15.4 percent of mobile payment users utilized designated online wallets such as PayPal or Google Wallet and only 4.2 percent used carrier billing. The most popular uses of mobile payment services is making purchases , followed by paying bills and online purchases. According to a 2016 consumer survey, another attractive feature of mobile payment technologies for consumers in the United States was be the ability to use one's phone to stop unauthorized payment transactions.
The awareness regarding digital payment methods, such as the mobile wallet, or specific payment services such as PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Wallet grows steadily. As such, the consumer intention to use mobile payments for daily routine transactions such as café or grocery store visits also increases. The most popular mobile wallets accessed in-store by U.S. users as of December 2017 were Apple Pay and PayPal. Most recent mobile wallet users had a very good or excellent usage experience, prompting an increased likelihood of using their mobile wallets in-store again. Retailers and SMBs have taken advantage of the situation and increasingly offer mobile payment methods during checkout. As of December 2017, the leading mobile payment platform accepted by North American retailers were Apple Pay and PayPal, followed by Android Pay.
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Belfast — A Waldo County judge on Thursday denied a motion by Sharon Carrillo's attorneys to remove state prosecutors from the case for alleged conflicts of interest.
Sharon Carrillo and her husband Julio Carrillo are charged with depraved indifference murder for the beating death of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy. The girl was found dead at the couple's Stockton Springs home in February. The Carrillos told police that they had beaten her for months before her death. Kennedy was Sharon Carrillo's daughter.
Justice Robert Murray returned a seven-page decision denying motions from Sharon Carrillo's attorneys to disqualify the two lead prosecutors, and possibly the entire Attorney General's Office, from the case.
Murray previously barred the state from using records from a private boarding school in New York state that Sharon Carrillo attended and a Walmart Supercenter where she might have worked. Assistant Attorneys General Leane Zainea and Donald Macomber obtained the records using subpoenas that were successfully challenged by the defense.
On Thursday, Murray heard arguments from the defense team on a motion to disqualify the state prosecutors. Later that day, he returned a decision denying the motion on grounds that his previous decision had accomplished enough.
Christopher MacLean, lead attorney for Sharon Carrillo, said Thursday that state prosecutors and police could have gained an advantage from seeing Sharon Carrillo's confidential records, even if the records themselves could not be used in the case.
He raised further concern that affidavits submitted by Zainea and Macomber in response to Murray's ruling on the school records, made no reference to having been taken under oath. The two prosecutors told Murray they were sworn statements.
Murray, in his decision, took the prosecutors at their words. Additionally, he saw less cause for concern from the ill-gotten subpoenas. The judge referred to affidavits from prosecutors and police noting that most either had not reviewed the records or had only "quickly skimmed" them.
Murray said Maine Law Court offered no close precedent for this, but other states did. He referred to a 1998 Texas Supreme Court civil case that laid out reasons for possible disqualification and the 2003 criminal trial of Martha Stewart, in which Stewart was denied in her bid to have an assistant U.S. prosecutor who had viewed privileged documents in violation of a deal between the prosecution and defense barred from cross examination.
"The defendant contends that disqualification is the only appropriate remedy in response to the State's conduct at issue," Murray wrote. "This court declines to accept that view of the proper remedy."
Murray acknowledged that Carrillo's attorneys hoped to block the state from using "extrajudicial" subpoenas in future cases, but he said he is confident that Zainea and Macomber will do it correctly next time and that remedies exist in the unlikely event that they don't.
MacLean did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Macomber said Friday that the Attorney General's Office is not commenting specifically on the decision. He referred to his comments after the hearing on Thursday. At that time, Macomber attacked the defense team for trying to make the case about prosecutors rather than about the death of Marissa Kennedy.


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Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne said in a statement issued Thursday that he "takes all allegations of a hostile work environment seriously" after allegations of sexual assault were publicized about state Rep. Jeff Hoover.
Osborne said he has asked the Legislative Ethics Commission if it was aware of details of the sexual assault and harassment allegations when it looked last year into claims made by a former staffer.
In sworn testimony the former staffer gave in a deposition, she said she was sexually assaulted by Hoover, the former Republican House Speaker, more than 50 times while she worked for him between 2015 and 2017. She said the incidents included nonconsensual groping at the state Capitol and touching her between her legs under the table at gatherings.
The allegations were made in a sealed deposition obtained by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting and Kentucky Public Radio. In his Thursday statement, Osborne said House Majority leadership had referred the matter to the Legislative Ethics Commission, which reviewed the case last year.
"We will wait to hear from the Ethics Commission, but Kentuckians can be certain that we will remain vigilant in our efforts to provide a safe, productive workplace for all of our employees," Osborne said.
John Schaaf, executive director of the Legislative Ethics Commission, said he had responded to Osborne's request and referred reporters back to the speaker's office.
Hoover, Meredith and former Republican representatives Jim DeCesare and Brian Linder faced an ethics inquiry last year after then-Rep. Jim Wayne, a Louisville Democrat, filed a complaint against them. The complaint came after Courier Journal reported that Hoover signed a secret sexual harassment settlement with the former staffer. Later, Meredith, DeCesare and Linder were also revealed as parties to the $110,000 settlement.
The Legislative Ethics Commission negotiated privately with Hoover to settle the complaint. He was fined $1,000 and publicly reprimanded. The commission voted to dismiss the complaint against the three other lawmakers.
Hoover and Meredith are still in office. Meredith couldn't be reached for comment; Hoover's lawyer said he wasn't going to address the allegations publicly and noted that they haven't been able to cross examine the former staffer.
Hoover admitted that he exchanged inappropriate, sexually charged text messages with the woman, but he said his conduct was consensual and didn't extend beyond texts.
In the deposition, the former staffer said that prior to the ethics hearing, she had two meetings with investigators from the ethics commission.
In that October 2018 testimony, offered in a whistleblower lawsuit filed by her former supervisor, the former staffer said she was subpoenaed to speak to the investigators, but wasn't placed under oath.
Republican Senate President Robert Stivers also responded to the allegations against Hoover and the other lawmakers, saying he didn't have any "independent knowledge" about what he called inflammatory statements in the deposition.
"You have not heard from Jeff Hoover as to what his response was," Stivers said.
Montell was not a party to the sexual harassment settlement or investigated by the ethics commission.


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Irontown Blues by John Varley
Thank you to Berkeley Publishing Group and NetGalley for an early review copy of Irontown Blues by John Varley, which will publish August 28, 2018. All thoughts are my own.
Writing: 4 Characters: 4 Plot: 4 World Building: 4.5
A nice fast-paced, action-oriented, noir-mystery, in a futuristic setting from Sci-Fi master John Varley.
Chris Bach is a PI wannabe offering his services on Luna many years after the alien invasion of Earth (which basically depopulated the planet — see previous books in the Eight Worlds Universe for more details on this, but it's not important for this story). He sets off to solve the case of a woman who has been given leprosy against her will (hard to believe anyone would willingly contract leprosy but in this world of acceptable and reversible extreme body modifications, disfiguring diseases can be a source of amusement for some — hmmm). "The Case of the Leprous Dame of Irontown" — trust me when I tell you that the case does not go where you think it will.
Chris is aided by his sidekick, Sherlock. Sherlock is a CEC — a Cybernetically Enhanced Canine. The tale is told through their alternating voices — Sherlock's via the aid of a canine interpreter named Penelope Cornflower (β-Penny in Sherlock parlance). The book is worth reading for Sherlock's story alone — if you're at all a dog person you'll enjoy (and crack up at) his interpretation of the world and events. Other cool characters include Chris' not-very-maternal mother (retired police chief and now prehistoric-reptile rancher), and some pretty nasty soldiers from Charon, a once prison-planet turned … not-so-nice but now fully acceptable part of the Eight Worlds.
Great world building and descriptions of future life, both technologically and culturally enhanced. Surprising plot and interesting characters. Plenty of fun references to our favorite detectives both current and past (Elvis Cole and Marlowe are mentioned a lot as is Hildy Johnson. Heinlein gets a whole subculture.) Threads on libertarian ideals, body modification, creative habitats, and slightly insane AIs, run liberally through the story.
Hugo-and-Nebula-Award-Winner John Varley has been writing since shortly after I began reading, and I've read most of his work. His short story collection, The Persistence of Vision, is possibly my number one favorite SF short story collection (which is saying quite a lot). I confess I had lost track of him for the past few years and haven't read his last couple of novels — but I'll remedy that shortly.
Author bibliobloggitybooPosted on May 14, 2018 May 15, 2018 Categories Mystery, science fictionTags book reviews, books, cybernetically enhanced canines, irontown blues, John Varley, luna, Mystery, netgalley, noir, sci fi, science fiction, sfLeave a comment on Irontown Blues by John Varley
Head On by John Scalzi
Writing: 5 Characters: 3.5 Plot: 4.5
Classic Scalzi — a cool, well-explored, futuristic world with non-stop and non-predictable action and funny banter. This is the second book in his "Lock In" series. It can be read on its own, but "Lock In" was great, too, so why not read it first?
Both books are mysteries in a sci-fi setting. In this world, 1% of the global population has Haden's syndrome — a condition where the person is "locked in" to his/her own body. A number of technologies have been developed to support this population — implantable neural networks that link their brains directly to the outside world to humanoid personal transport units (called "threeps" after C-3PO) and an online universe called "The Agora."
In this installment, FBI Agents Chris Shane (himself a Haden) and Leslie Vann (a female version of the crotchety senior detective persona) tackle a difficult case: the physical death of a Hilketa player during a game in which the play is all via threeps and should be no danger whatsoever to the human player. Hilketa is a (very weird to me) game played by decapitating a targeted player and carrying his / her head across the goal line.
I'm happy to say that Scalzi is back in top form. This is only the second book published after he signed a huge multi-million dollar, multi-year, multi-book deal with Tor. The first book published after the contract was Collapsing Empire — the only Scalzi book I have ever disliked (and I've read them all) — so I'm quite relieved that he is back on track.
Great writing and pacing, plenty of plot twists, and generally difficult to put down. I started in the morning and finished as I went to bed (only put it down briefly when I was grudgingly dragged outside to help shovel dirt into the new tomato planter). This is accessible to all readers — similar to Andy Weir's books (The Martian; Artemis) but funnier, more inventive, and offers more exploration of the cultural and political impact of the technologies in addition to the scientific-technical angles.
Author bibliobloggitybooPosted on April 26, 2018 May 14, 2018 Categories Mystery, science fictionTags book, book reviews, books, head on, john scalzi, Mystery, sci fi, science fiction, sf, torLeave a comment on Head On by John Scalzi


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