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Alfred Daniel Williams King
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Alfred King
(1930-07-30)July 30, 1930
July 21, 1969(1969-07-21) (aged 38)
Naomi Ruth Barber
Alveda Celeste King
Alfred King, II (1952–1986)
Derek B. King
Darlene King (1956–1976)
Vernon King (1960–2009)
Martin Luther King, Sr. (1899–1984)
Alberta Williams King (1904–1974)
Alfred Daniel Williams King (July 30, 1930 – July 21, 1969), known as A. D. King, was the younger brother of Martin Luther King, Jr., the famed leader of the American Civil Rights Movement. A. D. King was a Baptist minister and a civil rights activist.
2 Involvement in the Civil Rights Movement
3 Later life, and death
Alfred King was born July 30, 1930, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a son of Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr., and Alberta Williams King, the youngest of their three children (the other two being Willie Christine, born September 11, 1927, and Martin Luther King, Jr., born January 15, 1929). In contrast to his peacemaking brother, Martin, A. D.—according to his father—was "a little rough at times" and "let his toughness build a reputation throughout our neighborhood".[1] p. 126 Less interested in academics than his siblings, A. D. started a family of his own while still a teenager and attended college later in his life. He was married on June 17, 1950, to Naomi Ruth Barber (born 1932), with whom he had five children: Alveda, Alfred II (d), Derek I, Darlene (d), and Vernon (1960–2009).
Although as a youth A. D. had strongly resisted his father's ministerial urgings, he eventually began assisting his father at Ebenezer Baptist Church. In 1959, A. D. King graduated from Morehouse College. The same year, he left Ebenezer Baptist to become pastor of Mount Vernon First Baptist Church in Newnan, Georgia. He was a very good preacher and could have become a prominent preacher in society if it weren't for the high roles his father and brother played in front of him.
Involvement in the Civil Rights Movement
Alfred King was arrested along with King, Jr., and 70 others while participating in an October 1960 lunch-counter sit-in in Atlanta. In 1963, A. D. King became a leader of the Birmingham campaign, while pastoring at First Baptist Church of Ensley in Birmingham, Alabama. On May 11, 1963, King's house was bombed.[2] In August, after a bomb exploded at the home of a prominent black lawyer in downtown Birmingham, outraged citizens, intent on revenge, poured into the city streets. While rocks were being thrown at gathering policemen and the situation escalated, A. D. King climbed on top of a parked car and shouted to the rioters in an attempt to quell their fury: "My friends, we have had enough problems tonight. If you're going to kill someone, then kill me; ... Stand up for your rights, but with nonviolence."[3] Like his brother, A. D. was a staunch believer in the importance of maintaining nonviolence in direct action campaigns. However, unlike his brother, A. D. remained mostly outside the media's spotlight. As one of his associates said, "Not being in the limelight never seemed to affect him, but because he stayed in the background, many people never knew that he was deeply involved, too."[4] A.D. tended to stay in his brother's shadow and many people never even knew that Martin Luther King Jr. had a brother. He supported his brother throughout the movement but never took the limelight away from him.
A.D. was most involved in the civil rights activities during the Birmingham riots. Here he played a key role and was arrested multiple times. During Birmingham, A.D.'s house was bombed the night before Mother's Day.
A.D. often traveled with Martin Luther King Jr. and was with him in Memphis on April 4, 1968 when his brother was shot dead. A.D. was in the room directly beneath Martin at the Lorraine Hotel when the gun blast went off. When he saw his brother lying mortally wounded, he had to be restrained by others because of the shocking and overwhelming sight.
Later life, and death
For the last part of his life, he was afflicted by alcohol and depression.[5] In 1965, King moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where he became pastor at Zion Baptist Church. While there, King continued to fight for civil rights and was successful in a 1968 campaign for an open housing ordinance. After his brother's assassination in April 1968, there was speculation that A. D. might become the president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). A. D., however, made no effort to assume his deceased brother's role, although he did continue to be active in the Poor People's Campaign and in other work on behalf of SCLC.
After the death of Martin, A. D. King returned to Ebenezer Baptist Church, where in September 1968 he was installed as co-pastor. He was praised by his father as "an able preacher, a concerned, loving pastor".
On July 21, 1969, nine days before his 39th birthday, A. D. King was found dead in the swimming pool at his home.[5] The cause of his death was listed as an accidental drowning.[4][6][7][8] However, it is also speculated that he died from heart problems as two of his children died young of heart attacks and one died at the age 49 of a heart attack.
His father, Martin Luther King, Sr., said in his autobiography, "Alveda had been up the night before, she said, talking with her father and watching a television movie with him.[1] p.192 He'd seemed unusually quiet...and not very interested in the film. But he had wanted to stay up and Alveda left him sitting in an easy chair, staring at the TV, when she went off to bed... I had questions about A.D.'s death and I still have them now. He was a good swimmer. Why did he drown? I don't know – I don't know that we will ever know what happened." Naomi King, his widow, said, "There is no doubt in my mind that the system killed my husband."[9]
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The Lone Star State Hit With Wave of UFO
Texas is reeling after strange signs in their night sky and unexplainable lights and cloud formations. The most interesting UFO is at the beginning of the video. It almost reminiscent of the living ship in the movie "Dreamcatcher." I do believe some of the ships we will see in the future will be biological. I think the prophets have seen things we have not seen and cannot quite yet understand.
Not all of these signs in the sky are UFO because some of them are rocket launches or other man made flight technologies; which normally end with some type of flame emitting from the rear. These UFO do not have these signatures. There could even be a correlation with CERN and increased UFO sightings, but we will have to wait on statistical data. What is apparent is some of these sightings appear to be unexplainable.
The question is how do these UFO tie into end time prophecy? We know from Nazi blueprint and even further back with the Vimana blueprints in India man has designed and piloted flying saucers. Some of these UFO look like they are made of light and some seem biological. We cannot rule out these UFO are coming from within the hollow earth.
UFO Texas
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Q: Android signin with Google plus issue on the first login I implemented signin with google with no problems. I am using a fragment in place of an activity.
Testing the code on samsung galaxies it happens that  signin system goes idle and do not call onConnected method.
This happens just the first time, when the terms and conditions shows.
Any advice?
Here is my code:
@Override
public void onActivityCreated(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
   super.onActivityCreated(savedInstanceState);
   initGoogle()
}

private void initGoogle() {
    mPlusClient = new PlusClient.Builder(getActivity() , this , this).setVisibleActivities("http://schemas.google.com/AddActivity", "http://schemas.google.com/BuyActivity").build();

}

public void connectWithPlus() {
    launchProgressScreen();
    if(mPlusClient != null && !mPlusClient.isConnected()){
         mPlusClient.connect();
    }else{
        mPlusClient.clearDefaultAccount();
        mPlusClient.disconnect();
        mPlusClient.connect();
    }
}

@Override
public void onActivityResult(int requestCode, int resultCode, Intent data) {
    if (requestCode == REQUEST_CODE_RESOLVE_ERR) {
    mConnectionResult = null;
    connectWithPlus();
}
}
@Override
public void onConnectionFailed(ConnectionResult result) {
    if (result!= null && result.hasResolution()) {
        try {
            result.startResolutionForResult(getActivity(), REQUEST_CODE_RESOLVE_ERR);
        } catch (SendIntentException e) {
            connectWithPlus();
        }
        mConnectionResult = result;
    }else{
        onTaskResult(ProgressAlert.TASK_CANCEL_GOOGLE_LOGIN, null);
    }
}
@Override
public void onConnected(Bundle connectionHint) {
    AsyncTask<Object, Void, String> task = new AsyncTask<Object, Void, String>()    {
        @Override
        protected String doInBackground(Object... params) {
            String token = null;
            try {
                token = GoogleAuthUtil.getToken(getActivity(), mPlusClient.getAccountName(),
                        "oauth2:" + Scopes.PLUS_LOGIN );
            } catch (UserRecoverableAuthException e) {
                // TODO Auto-generated catch block
                e.printStackTrace();
            } catch (IOException e) {
                // TODO Auto-generated catch block
                e.printStackTrace();
            } catch (GoogleAuthException e) {
                // TODO Auto-generated catch block
                e.printStackTrace();
            }
            return token;
        }

        @Override
        protected void onPostExecute(String token){
            getAuthDelegate().setToken(token, SocialAccount.google);
            getAuthDelegate().loginUsingGoogle(token, new HashMap<String, String>());
        }
    };
    task.execute();
}

@Override
public void onDisconnected() {
    Log.w("Google Login", "called disconnected");
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@Override
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}

A: I faced same problem and I fixed it by overriding onResume method in Fragment.
@Override
    public void onResume() {
        // TODO Auto-generated method stub
        super.onResume();
        mGoogleApiClient.connect();
    }

I am still not sure if its valid solution or not.
Thanks,
Rahul

A: You should process this catch block:
catch (UserRecoverableAuthException userRecoverableException) {
    startActivity(userRecoverableException.getIntent());
}

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I have a theory. During a child's second full winter their immune system can't handle what the world throws at it and as a result they get sick for months at a time. I know that sounds goofy, but hear me out.
When both of my boys hit the fall season when they were two years old, I remember thinking that they seemed to go from cold to cold. I actually talked to our doctor and some of the nurses asking them what was going on. They said they weren't sick for weeks at a time, but probably sick for two weeks, then well for a few days, then sick again. I have talked to several friends who have noticed the same thing.
It is the child's second full winter where they seem vulnerable — if they are born during the winter (like Jack in January) that winter doesn't count. The next winter after their "sick year" they were much healthier, just the normal amount of colds.
I am wondering if it is a combination of their age — most kids are 1-2, so they are more active participating in activities. During this time is appears that the immune system is doing some balancing and adjusting. Once they have successfully weathered that second winter, their immune system is able to handle more of the bugs that come their way.
My interest in this theory may come from my interest in epidemiology and wanting to understand why diseases affect certain populations of people.
What do you think? Is my theory completely bogus or thinking back does it have some merit?


The Apple Store in Sydney launched the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus on Friday morning, with hundreds lining up to get their hands on the new devices despite the dismal weather.
Pricing varies depending on whether customers buy it outright from Apple or go on a post-paid plan from one of the four major telecommunications carriers -- Telstra, Vodafone, Optus, and Virgin.
The line stretched from both sides of the Apple Store, with dozens of passersby also stopping to laugh and take photos.
While those waiting in line had umbrellas and ponchos to keep them dry, the Apple Store workers assisting them went without.
One of the first to procure a new iPhone 6s made sure to parade it in front of those who were still queueing.
The line, which last year stretched around several Sydney blocks, this time petered out on the corner of King and York Streets -- barely one block up from the Apple Store.
The monolith in the grey, wet weather, with worker bees scurrying inside.
Parody becomes reality at an increasing rate nowadays -- with telepresence drones now able to wait in line instead of people.
On the top of this image are happy Apple consumers who are walking/rolling home with their new iPhone 6s.
At the bottom is a South Park episode.


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Wrap-up of CEMR's general assembly in Malmö (22)24 April 2009)
Over 1,000 representatives of municipalities, towns, cities, provinces and regions from 40 countries attended the general assembly of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR), from 22 to 24 April 2009, in Malmö.
Delegates have adopted a final declaration and a resolution. The declaration puts forward core principles on the direction Europe should take. The resolution spells out the views of local and regional authorities on a number of issues such as climate change, demographic changes, international relations and gender equality (see link to declaration and resolution at bottom of this article).
The president of the Committee of the Regions, Luc Van den Brande, at the closing ceremony, said that local and regional authorities must take the leadership to tackle the economic crisis and climate change, and to address the challenges born from globalisation. The acting president of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe, Ian Micallef, regretted that local authorities, though making up to two thirds of public investments and having shown a better handling of the crisis - are not listened to enough on this issue. The mayor of Malmö, Ilmar Reepalu, insisted on the role of local and regional governments in the post-Kyoto era. He told delegates that Malmö has already achieved the goals set by the Kyoto protocol in 1992. Finally, the European Commission representative, Marc Jorna, called on local elected representatives to promote the forthcoming European elections.
"Thriving or surviving" was the title of the forum on 22 April. The Swedish Minister for European Affairs, Cecilia Malmström, stated that climate is the main challenge and that the EU must keep working on this despite the economic crisis. According to the mayor of Bonn, Bärbel Dieckmann, despite the crisis, local and regional authorities must invest more in sustainability, because this is the only way for us to find solutions. The director general of Gallup Organisation Europe, Robert Manchin, advised against trying to find one catch-all European solution: each country brings something different.
Democracy, governance and inclusion
Speakers at the session on participation and inclusion stressed on the importance of making sure that the crisis do not push the issue of gender equality away on the sidelines. The deputy mayor of Rennes, Jocelyne Bougeard, presented the tools created by CEMR's Committe of women elected representatives of local authorities, which she chairs, to help signatory local authorities implement CEMR's charter on the equality of women and men.
Participants to the 2d session on social inclusion agreed on the importance of social inclusion strategies in these times of economic crisis, and on the key role played by local and regional authorities. However, better results can only be achieved through better cooperation between all levels of government, civil society and the private sector. The mayor of Almere (NL) Annemarie Jorritsma, stressed that social inclusion goes beyond social well-being: it is about giving each citizen the chance to participate to society according to everybody's skills.
The second session on local and regional authorities facing changes was chaired by the director general of AFCCRE Christophe Chaillou. Participants agreed that whether towns are faced with changes, reforms or crises, the key is to involve citizens in the setting-up of strategies or plans. The mayor of Reykjavik, Hanna Birna Kristjansdottir, explained how her town responded to the financial crisis: A crisis can act as a catalyst to launch new forms of cooperation. The unemployment rate shot up from 1% to 9%, this called for a strong reaction. We have had to rethink the way we think.
Demographic change and public services
The first session on public services focused on the impact of demographic change on public services. The mayor of Nynäshamn (Sweden), Ilija Batljan, stressed that local and regional authorities must keep but also recruit senior people in order to address demographic change, while the deputy director general of DG Employment of the European Commission, Lenia Samuel, highlighted the importance of volunteer work by older people in order to use their experience. The secretary general of the European federation of public service union (EPSU), Carole Fischbach-Pyttel, favoured "age management" as an approach already adopted in Finland.
But how to measure and assess the quality of public services? This is also a matter of culture, agreed participants to the second session on public services. In Sweden, a high number of local authorities take part in "open comparison" of their services (health, education, safety...). The director general of the Swedish association of local and regional authorities, HÃ¥kan Sörmann, stressed that it is important that such exercises are transparent and that result be made public. The mayor of Sceaux and executive president of AFCCRE, Philippe Laurent, emphasised that in France this is a political issue and that local leaders can choose how to evaluate the quality of their public services.
What about cohesion policy?
One of the most crucial debates was about the future (and not only financial) of cohesion policy. Cohesion policy should be open to all regions, said the European Commission representative David Sweet, because there are poor areas in all European regions; I am also against the urban-rural division. His views were echoed by the president of AFCCRE Louis Le Pensec: we use a new word in France, "rurbanisation", to illustrate the fact that urban and rural areas become increasingly intertwined. Eurocities secretary general Paul Bevan too agreed that making the distinction between urban and rural areas is not always ideal.
The concept of "territorial dimension" does not limit to territories within the EU. As Dušica Perisic from the association of local authorities of the Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) put it: pollution does not stop at the EU borders; local and regional authorities must cooperate to solve regional problems. Participants agreed that issues such as climate change, increasing poverty and unemployment need a better cooperation between local and regional authorities from the EU and elsewhere in Europe.
New roles and partnerships in international development
Participants to the session on development cooperation agreed that the role of local and regional authorities is increasingly acknowledged in international documents and European programs. They called for the "re-politisation" of development and for local authorities to become full partners in this field. They also called for partnership between local/regional authorities, civil society and states, and stressed the importance of the European platform of local and regional authorities for development, whose secretariat is managed by CEMR.
Climate and local and regional authorities
Local and regional government can contribute to tackling climate change. That is one of the conclusions of the session on this issue. The other is that the international agreement that will succeed to the Kyoto Protocol in 2012 must acknowledge the role of local and regional authorities. Participants called for an ambitious agreement as well as for local authorities across the world to mobilise to convince national governments and international organisation to involve towns and regions in the definition of future strategies, and to support the latter in the implementation of climate policies. The mayor of Naestved (Denmark) and CEMR rapporteur on climate Henning Jensen, called on participants to see climate change as an opportunity to move closer towards a sustainable, greener economy.
The president of the Foundation on Economic Trends, Jeremy Rifkin, told delegates that local and regional authorities must, in order to tackle the crisis, lay the foundation stone of the "third industrial revolution": that revolution will only start when we will have created decentralised systems to use renewable energies. Our public buildings will then become mini power plants able to produce but also to redistribute energy. You have the expertise, the future belongs to you!
Finally, the general assembly included a special session on the 20th anniversary of EU funding to town twinning. As the crisis badly affects Europeans, our citizens unceasingly see their local authorities as a beacon, a haven in which the feeling of belonging to Europe can grow through town twinning, said the mayor of Valladolid, Francisco Javier León de la Riva. According to the European Commission representative Risto Raivio, town twinning can help make the difference vis-à-vis the challenges ahead. The European Commission and CEMR are currently working at adapting the EU program on town twinning to today's needs, twenty years after its launch, and 50 years after the first town twinnings in the wake of WWII. The 20 year old twinning between Aalborg (DK) and Riga (LV) was described as an example of a successful twinning.
The final declaration and resolution adopted at CEMR's general assembly in Malmö
The photos of CEMR's general assembly
The speeches and presentations at CEMR's general assembly (Note: this document is VERY heavy and may take several minutes to download)
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Home New Age Music Kerani – Arctic Sunrise Review
Kerani – Arctic Sunrise Review
When we read and watch movies about great expeditions and impressive voyages into unknown territory we can't help asking; what made these heroes do as they did? Why did they chose to make such enormous sacrifices? Kerani's new album Arctic Sunrise is inspired by the story of Captain Robert F. Scott's Antarctic expedition in 1912. Through her music she shows the larger-than-life aspecs of this undertaking, and you understand more of why Scott and the likes left everything behind to go exploring. There's greatness to be found, both in expeditions and in music.
Kerani is a New Age musician from the Netherlands. She also makes music for TV and movie projects. I recently had the chance to interview her, and I asked her the following question:
BT Fasmer: Do you think you work differently with music when you are inspired by true events? Perhaps this makes it more visual in a way?
Kerani: Definitely! The perfect example on this album is "Far Away from Home".
In order to create the perfect atmosphere, I did a lot of research and watched several documentaries when I learned about the true story of Captain Robert F. Scott who lead the Antarctic expedition in 1912. Of course, I knew about this event from my high school history lessons, but it never moved me as much as it did now. I found old photographs, I read and reread excerpts of his diary and the whole story came to life in front of my eyes.
The Light That Fills the World
The album starts with the title track. It is a wonderful piano ballad, showing both Kerani's masterful melodic focus and her abilities as a storyteller on a grand scale. Fans of Vangelis, and movie music in general, will feel right at home. On this track, and the next Ice Kingdom, you can almost see Scott and his men in the snow, on their dangerous yet magnificent journey. As a Norwegian I'm grown up with the stories of Fridtjof Nansen , who in the same period did a successful South Pole expedition, so this is known territory for me – at least in a spiritual and narrative way.
The biggest exploration on Arctic Sunrise is the track Drifting Ice. So far on the album the songs are great, but nothing had prepared me for the treasure I would find on track 5; Drifting Ice is a true masterpiece. The piano, flute and guitar melody is simply wonderful. It is a song Yanni would be proud of. With a "real" drummer and a full orchestra, the song would have been perfect. But we can't have everything, and this recording is also amazing. The song Aurora Sky is a great piece too. The album ends with the song The Last Wilderness. It draws a beautiful picture of the fragile – and dangerous! – beauty of the Arctic nature.
From time to time we all dream of going on great expeditions to the farthest corners of the planet. Kerani's Arctic Sunrise is a magnificent soundtrack for such dreaming. It also captures the spirit of Scott's voyage, and that is in itself a great achievement. Arctic Sunrise is highly recommended.
Score: 92/100 – See how I rate music here.
The album is now available on CD Baby, iTunes, eMusic and the artist's Facebook MusicStore.
Kerani


Those who know The Bloke in his personal life will be aware of his passion for photography, in particular of his love of landscapes and British wildlife.
I've been wanting to do something as a surprise for him for a while, so when I discovered Nuneaton and Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary I was delighted!
A Wedding… at the Zoo!
I've seen a number of wonderful and unusual things in my thirty-four years, but a bride and groom, dressed in their full wedding outfits while feeding fish to a group of excitable penguins is certainly a first.
The Bloke and I attended the wedding of Mary and Sven yesterday – Mary is our friend and former colleague, and over the years we've managed to keep in touch. Their story is truly a modern day romance – Mary is from the UK, Sven is from Belgium and they met online playing 'World of Warcraft.' Awesome.
I suppose the title of the post is slightly misleading – the actual ceremony took place at a little church near the zoo, but after the 'I Do's' had been said and the hymns had been sung, we took ourselves off to the reception area of the zoo, where we became a little tourist attraction in our own right as we posed for photographs in the glorious sunshine, right across from the orangutan enclosure. There was a little bit of time before the meal and speeches started, so we were given wristbands and told that we could go and spend some time in the main zoo area. I decided to wear trousers and changed into flat shoes after the main ceremony – it had rained heavily that morning and the ground was still rather soggy, but I wasn't envious of lots of the ladies were in their dresses and heels.


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An Assortment of Goodies
I feel like there are an increasing number of developments happening in EVE Online these days, and it's getting more challenging to keep up with the latest news. I think this is a good thing, in general, but I wonder if all this activity perplexes casual players, or new people just joining the game. Regardless, I love the high level of activity. Whenever I think things have calmed down for a while, CCP Games refills our candy dish with more space treats for us.
The story thus far...
First, there have been some huge advances in the lore of New Eden over the last few weeks. I feel sorry for those who pay no attention to the backstory of the game. I suspect they are about to feel ambushed by some very significant game developments when they happen, while those of us who have been watching The Scope videos and reading the in-game news reports already anticipate the coming calamity.
If you don't know what I'm talking about, just take a look at the visuals in this latest report. You don't have to know who Hilen Tukoss is or what he represents to see that the Drifters are amassing their forces, which likely spells trouble for us capsuleers.
CCP Loki (the creator of the Scope videos), and the entire EVE Online community team, should be congratulated. They've all done a marvelous job maintaining the brisk pace of in-game news reports. I've never seen a more active interest in the lore of New Eden.
If you feel baffled by all the speculation and theorizing about what these news reports mean, I recommend two sources to help you catch up.
The lore panels conducted by the Hydrostatic Podcast crew are an excellent way to understand what is going on, and why it's important. The expertise and knowledge of the panels of experts assembled for these discussions is impressive. You definitely will not find these talks boring! To get a handle on current events, start with the Rhea panel, then the Tiamat panel, and finally, the latest Entosis panel.
If you prefer to read rather than listen, I recommend reading this useful list of links, in sequence, which were compiled by Signal Cartel pilot Ned Thomas.
Yes, there's a lot of content in both sources. Like I said, there have been an increasing number of developments happening in EVE Online these days, and it's easy to fall behind.
New wormhole content
One way that the emerging lore story is manifesting in the game can be found in the new content appearing on the test server. I wrote an article about new Unidentified Wormholes for Crossing Zebras, compiling information from a variety of sources.
The coolest thing about these new wormholes, beyond the lore implications, is that the anomaly sites in them appear to require multiple pilots, working different parts of the site at the same time, in order to complete them successfully. This is a neat new take on PvE content, and I like the idea.
Alas, CCP Games shut down access to the Unidentified Wormhole content on the test server, so we can't do any more advance investigation at this time. We'll have to wait for the new content to be officially released to the Tranquility production server, which hopefully will happen in either June in the Carnyx update or in July in the Aegis update.
Lore expert and author of the Interstellar Privateer blog, Rhavas, captured this image of a new structure in an Unidentified Wormhole - official release date for this new content is unknown.
Are you authenticating yet?
I installed the new two-factor authentication protocol for all of my accounts. It's an easy process, and so far, I've had no technical issues with it. However, I'm not yet used to needing my iPhone nearby every time I log in to the game client, or when I'm trying to access my account management page. I keep firing up the launcher, entering my username and password, and then realizing that I need to use the Google Authenticator app on my phone to get the current six-digit number code. The change is a bit of a pain, but I'm sure I'll grow more comfortable as the new log-in process becomes routine.
Still, I think the additional log-in step is worth the trouble. As my friend Noizygamer points out, hacking of your game accounts is a very real threat. The extra layer of security provides protection from most of this problem, although CCP Games still has some work to do to overcome some legacy issues, such as the ability to log in without the launcher. But it's only a question of time before those are addressed, and I figure that two-factor authentication will become the norm, so it's best to start getting used to it now.
A (possible) new era for player-made art
Kudos to the talented Rixx Javix, who has championed the cause of enabling player-made EVE Online-inspired artwork to be available to the public. He spoke briefly about this during his talk about fan art at the last Fanfest conference, and hinted that more progress with CCP Games was expected soon.
And indeed, this progress has come to fruition, with his cool battlecruiser posters now available for sale. These posters are really beautiful, and I've ordered a set, even though the shipping costs are high. I saw them first-hand at Fanfest, and I would have bought some there, but I wasn't confident that I could get them home intact.
More importantly, these posters represent a potential new era for fan-made artwork. Rixx has shown that is now possible for player-artists to work with CCP Games to produce and market their efforts. If sales of Rixx's posters is strong, the likelihood of expanding this program rises significantly. So, I urge everyone reading this to take a look at Rixx's work, and consider ordering a set of his posters. You won't be disappointed in their quality, let me assure you.
Please help Nepal now
I donated to the "PLEX for Good" campaign for the victims of the recent devastating earthquakes in Nepal, and I urge everyone who can to do so as well. This campaign concludes on Sunday, May 24th, so if you haven't contributed yet, please read this dev blog and make a donation today!
Cashing in on Fozziesov (I hope!)
I wonder how CCP Fozzie feels about the next version of nullsec sovereignty mechanics being generally called "Fozziesov", after him? If it turns out to be widely accepted, he'll be relieved, I'm sure - but if it all goes bad and people take up their pitchforks and torches, I'm sure he'll be less than enthusiastic about becoming the focal point of player rage and rebellion.
I don't think he needs to worry. I'm impressed with how he has handled the dialogue with the player base about the coming changes, which will be rolled out in phases in June and July. He and the CCP developer team have listened to player feedback and refined the proposed sov mechanics, without abdicating the integrity of their design.
I agree with Talvorian Dex that the latest iteration of Fozziesov addresses a lot of potential issues. The "trollceptor" concern - fitting a long-range Tech II Entosis Link on a super-fast, hard-to-catch ship and harassing enemies endlessly with them - is now much less of a worry. Increasing the defense ratings of a designated alliance capital system helps improve the importance of geography (or should I say, astrography?) under the new system, which is generally a good thing - it will help make warfare in nullsec more territorial. Adjusting the vulnerability windows, and making them more dynamic, provides more options for players in different time zones to participate in "good fights".
I've been busy manufacturing a lot of Tech II ammo and modules, in anticipation of an increase in demand after Fozziesov. Am I guessing right? Only Bob knows.
In general, I like just about everything I hear about Fozziesov. It's a brilliant design, in that it eliminates the most boring part of old Dominion sov mechanics: grinding down structures in long, boring sieges. The new system should distribute conflict across multiple systems in a constellation, and open a wealth of dynamic tactics and strategic choices. It's going to be a lot of fun to see how it all unfolds when the new mechanics are rolled out in the summer.
As a mostly highsec carebear industrialist, why do I care at all about Fozziesov? Because war is good for business. I'm hoping that Fozziesov does indeed encourage the nullsec powers to engage in widespread conflict, and I'm hoping that it opens up nullsec to new entrants who want to make their claim to their own space. If it does, then that can only increase demand for the kinds of Tech II components that I am building.
In fact, I am betting big that this does happen. I've been manufacturing and hoarding billions in value of Tech II ammo and modules. I'll be watching the markets with eager anticipation in late summer, and hope to cash in on a significant rise in demand.
My biggest worry is that everyone else, including the nullsec powers themselves, are doing the exact same thing. There may be quite a backlog of items in producers' inventories, waiting for the same wave of buyers. My hoarding strategy may backfire badly, or take much longer to come to fruition than I hoped. But I'm enjoying myself, thinking about the potential payoff if I'm guessing right.
We live in interesting times
So it goes in EVE Online. These are very interesting times indeed, with so many good things happening, or about to happen, in the game. I don't think I've been more optimistic about the future of the game, or what it means to our community of players. It feels like CCP Games is just firing regularly on all cylinders these days. The high-quality developments in the lore, the content, the mechanics, and the frequent updates - it all just seems to be working well.
For a game as complex as EVE Online, and for a player base as difficult to please as our community can be, that is saying something. I can't wait to see how it all unfolds over the summer and beyond.
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Q: Loading angular in IE from file system I have an angular app that has to be loaded from the file system, by IE, and will be shipped to clients (so I can't override security configurations)
The error I am getting has to do with trying to ng-include templates and getting an Error: Access is denied. in IE.
Searching the web, I found the perfect solution in the form of Mark of the Web.
I added <!-- saved from url=(0014)about:internet --> to the second line of my index.html, but that didn't remove the error.
I know another possible solution is to add all my templates as <script type="text/ng-template"> and load them from the templateCache, but this will be a large app and I don't want to have all my html written in one file.
Is there anything i'm missing? Any possible solution? Why is my MOTW tag not working? Appreciate any idea, i'm desparate!
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Yes the markets are down. Way down. Any stock price update is immediately stale. In the last week alone, most major markets are down around 10 percent. But maybe this is the perfect thing for your portfolio.
"Investors all too often to shoot themselves in the foot." -Burton Malkiel, author of "A Random Walk Down Wall Street"
"Without doubt, the most serious mistake individual investors make is trying to time the market," wrote Burton Malkiel. "Neither individual nor professional investors are able to make consistently accurate calls on the direction of market prices."
Malkiel, an economics professor at Princeton and the author of "A Random Walk Down Wall Street," is an expert on this. "In fact, I have never known anyone who knows anyone who has consistently made accurate directional bets on either equity or bond prices."
"Behavioral considerations cause investors all too often to shoot themselves in the foot" and that individuals who try to time the market "are much more likely to buy and sell at the worst times," Malkiel continued.
By trying to be too smart, most people don't outsmart the market, they just outsmart themselves. The stats are staggering. Looking at a research piece studying the years 1993-2013, Charles Ellis of Wealthfront wrote, "If an investor missed just 40 days, less than 1 percent of the 20-year time period, that 9.2 percent average annual gain would get converted into a loss of $854."
Think about how big of a drop that is—all the gains are completely wiped away from trying to time the market. Just the 10 best days in that 20-year period represent half the returns over the 20-year period.
The average U.S. equity mutual fund returned about 8.2 percent in the decade ending 2013, according to Morningstar. Since most people didn't remain fully invested during that period, however, the average dollar invested returned only about 6.5 percent.
Morningstar's vice president of research, John Rekenthaler, has pointed out, people actually tend to select good funds. "But their timing in moving among asset classes tends to stink. We saw massive inflows to intermediate-bond funds in 2012 just before one of their worst years in the past 40 years. It's sort of like the way we saw huge inflows to equity funds in 2000 or huge redemptions in 2009—too much rearview-mirror driving."
Fundamentally, Morningstar's advice comes down to this one line: "Investors sell after a bear market and buy after a bull market even though that's contrary to buying low and selling high."
For the huge numbers of people who are investing for their retirement, either through a 401(k) or similar account, they should actually want the number to lower right now. It's just simple math. As long as people are still funding those accounts with fresh contributions taken from their paycheck, that means they are buying, not selling. You want to buy low, remember? Not high. A huge balance in one's account is a great visual, but that doesn't mean anything until you start making withdrawals.
In the meantime, your regular contributions each paycheck will be invested at a lower rate than they were a month ago. If you're not retiring for 10 years or more, then it really doesn't matter what today's price action does. All that matters is you keep investing at the same rate. The average cost of your entry price will be lower, and many years later, when you want to sell, you'll have taken advantage of the full growth in the markets.
According to Stanford faculty member Andy Rachleff, there have been 14 market corrections and 11 bear markets in the 50 years ending December 2014. And even through all that, staying invested was the right move.
"Despite all the corrections and bear markets over the past 50 years, an investor who started investing on Jan. 1, 1965, would have seen a compounded return of 6.6 percent over the ensuing 50 years. That's far in excess of the compounded inflation rate of 3.6 percent."
Looking at the long-term chart above, you can see that the markets are actually still really really high. Even with this month's drops, the S&P 500 matches pricing levels it saw in the fourth quarter of 2014. Since the market bottomed in March 2009, the S&P 500 is still up over 190 percent. In a chart that runs from then, this recent drop actually barely makes a dent to the overall move.
With the S&P 500 hovering around 1,950 right now, that would reflect a monthly growth rate of 1.39 percent since the 2009 bottom. If the market were still at last week's prices—call it around 2,050, then the monthly growth rate would barely look any different—1.46 percent since 2009.


Back in October 2002 I had decided to grow out the relaxer and become a natural hair sister. When I say natural , I mean without any chemical treatments. I have grown up not knowing what my own God given hair was like except that when my hair grew my roots were curly. In the current state that its in its fine in texture . I hoping that by going natural it will be thicker and much more exciting. I still love straight hair with sweeping bangs Aaliyah style but I guess I can get an accessory to do that. I am also hoping that I will have more styling options. I had my hair cut and grew it out with extensions for a year and then relaxed it back. So far I have tried growing my hair natural 3 times and gave up. But I am hoping that I can do this. It will be a challenge. I have also got someone to give me tips in doing my own singles braid extensions. Oh yeah when I say I am going back to my roots, I mean my natural hair.


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Social care issues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Care Workers voted on 90% majority to take strike action
Barnet UNISON has concluded a ballot of care workers based on a slightly improved "offer" from Your Choice Barnet (YCB) following the close of negotiations in mid-July. The offer still means our members would lose 8.31% from their wages rather than 9.5%. It still represents a swingeing cut to their wages at a time when other workers up and down the country have rejected a 1% per cent pay rise. On a 73% turnout 90% voted in favour of taking action to reinstate their pay.
During the negotiations YCB was very open regarding their finances. Even if our members took this hit on their wages now, YCB could not guarantee this would be an end to the cuts in pay even in the short term. Indeed their proposed budget for the next year breaks even only if they pay nothing on the loan from Barnet Homes. YCB confirmed in the negotiations this left a huge funding gap. This lack of reassurance from YCB that they would not be coming back for more cuts undoubtedly contributed to the resounding rejection of the latest pay cut.
What the negotiations did reveal is the scandalous charging arrangements foisted onto YCB, which make it difficult to see how YCB can be financially viable in the future without making the workers' pay an even heftier price. Significantly where a service user fails to turn up to the day service e.g. because they are sick, YCB cannot charge for the service. Yet YCB will have organised their staffing based on those service users turning up and have to bear the brunt of those staffing costs when the service user does not appear. Many service users need 1 to 1 support. The failure to turn up or "no shows" costs YCB a significant loss of income. This significant sum of money would go a long way to restoring our members' wages. Barnet Council is refusing to pay YCB for these "no shows" and yet this is a company wholly owned by Barnet Council!
Our members pointed to the fact that if they were to cancel their child's childcare arrangements without a week's notice, they are still charged. For any course, you have to pay up front and turn up or lose the money. So if we are to adopt an "oh-so- very-private-sector" ethos how can this charging arrangement for YCB be allowed?
UNISON Branch Secretary John Burgess said:
"If we are to avoid strike action we need urgent talks between Barnet Council and Your Choice Barnet. It is clear that the current payment mechanism & lack of referrals from the Council are severely hindering the financial viability of YCB. It beggars belief that the Task & Finish Group in November 2013 failed to spot the glaring financial crisis haunting YCB. To carry on as is, is not an option, either there is a three way meeting in order to come to an arrangement whereby YCB has a real future or the Council honours its promise to return the service in house. It is unacceptable that service users, parents/carer and our members should have to continue to bear the brunt of failed business case imposed on them by Barnet Council."
Notes to Editors.
Contact details: John Burgess Barnet UNISON on 07738389569 or 0208 359 2088 or email: [email protected]
In February 2012 Barnet Council transferred Learning Disability and Physical and Sensory Impairment services for adults to a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) called Your Choice Barnet (YCB). About 160 staff (145.6 Full Time Equivalents) in Adults services transferred to the LATC.
Following a restructure in 2013 and cuts to pay on shift allowances there are now only about 105 FTE working for YCB a 30% cut in staffing levels.
1. Barnet UNISON response to Your Choice Barnet Consultation Paper
http://www.barnetunison.me.uk/sites/default/files/UNISON%20response%20to%20YOUR%20CHOICE%20BARNET%20March%202014%20FINAL.pdf
2. 'The way out of financial crisis' Analysis of Consultation Paper Your Choice Barnet Ltd The Barnet Group Ltd (Local Authority Trading Company), London Borough of Barnet
http://www.socialworkfuture.org/attachments/article/330/CADDSS%20analysis%20.pdf
3. Barnet UNISON Report: The Barnet Group Ltd, Local Authority Trading Company: Privatising Adults and Housing Services London Borough of Barnet
http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/news/2012/local-authority-trading-company-latc-for-adult/latc-analysis-2012.pdf
4. Stop the ongoing destruction of services for adults with disabilities in Barnet petition https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-the-ongoing-destruction-of-services-for-adults-with-disabilities-in-barnet.


One of the most beautiful Mother-Daughter duos shares their beauty on the cover of "Essence."
Vanessa Williams is no stranger to gracing magazines covers with her stunning beauty, after all she has been in the business for over 30 years and still looks as beautiful as she did when she won Miss America back in 1983. However her latest magazine cover courtesy of Essence magazine is likely a little bit more special because she is featured alongside her daughter Jillian Hervey or as fans may know her, one-half of the duo Lion Babe.
After tearing up the stage with her elegant performance at VH1's recent Divas Holiday special, Vanessa Williams is gearing up for a brand new series also on VH1 titled Daytime Divas, which centers on a daytime talk show and all of the behind-the-scenes drama that comes with it. To promote the show and showcase some mother-daughter love, Williams and Hervey grace the cover with a trio of poses, one together and two separately. In the accompanying Essence interview, Williams talks about what fans can expect next from her and more.
Vanessa Williams and her daughter, 'Lion Babe' vocalist Jillian Hervey inspire New Year hair goals on January 2017 issue. Singer-actress Vanessa Williams jumps from stage to screen with such ease, it's no surprise that her second oldest daughter, Jillian Hervey, followed in her stiletto footsteps. The flawless mother and daughter talk about their journey in and out of the spotlight in ESSENCE's January 2017 issue, kicking off New Year hair and beauty goals along the way.
ESSENCE sat with Williams on her Atlanta set, where she served up plenty of insta-wisdom.
On finding love again: "[Marrying Jim Skrip] it was one of those easy, easy things. It was fantastic." But being a nurturing mother has been one of Williams' top priorities too.
You can check out Vanessa Williams on Daytime Divas when it premieres next spring and Jillian Hervey is currently touring to promote Lion Babe's latest album.


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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick pulled Cam Newton after he threw his third interception in Sunday's 33-6 loss to the 49ers, but he's not making a change when it comes to the starting lineup.
Belichick was asked if Jarrett Stidham's appearance in the fourth quarter of the loss was a preview of his move to the first team for the Patriots' Week 8 game against the Bills. Belichick said that the change was designed to give Stidham some experience, but that Newton remains QB No. 1 in New England.
"Yeah. Absolutely. Just wanted to give Stid a little experience," Belichick said in his postgame press conference.
Newton was 9-of-15 for 98 yards and three interceptions and he didn't have a good game against the Broncos in Week 6 either. He'll have to find a way to get better in the near future if the Patriots are going to continue down the same path offensively.


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Q: Understanding the use of classes when training a neural network with Pytorch I'm currently reading about using the cross-entropy loss to train a neural network in the pytorch documentation. The criterion that is to be used to calculate the loss is called as follows
criterion = nn.CrossEntropyLoss()

According to the torch.nn documentation, CrossEntropyLoss is a class. From my understanding this would mean that criterion is an object of type nn.CrossEntropyLoss.
When training the neural network, criterion is used to calculate the loss in the following way
loss = criterion(input, target)

This is somewhat confusing to me. If criterion is an object, then how can it be used as a function? What I would expect is something like
loss = criterion.calculate_loss(input, target)

where calculate_loss() would be a method defined in the nn.CrossEntropyLoss class. Furthermore, the documentation also uses the following line of code
running_loss += loss.item()

Where does this item() method come from? I can't find a source mentioning item() online.

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If criterion is an object, then how can it be used as a function?

The criterion object has a forward method that is called in that case. criterion(input, target) is shorthand for criterion.forward(input, target)

Where does this item() method come from?

This method returns a one dimensional Tensor. The single value can be accessed as a number with item().


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Janet's brother Tito Jackson confirmed that his pregnant sister, 50 year old Janet Jackson is truly carrying her own baby and isn't employing a surrogate like some individuals had rumored was the case.
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"She's taking it easy. As you know, she's off tour, protecting her health".


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VC Expands to D2
By Nathan LeClair - April 7, 2015 9:12 PM EDT
VC is proud to announce that beginning tonight at 11pm EST, Division II recruiting will be covered on our site. Each D2 team will have its own page, complete with profiles for each D2 player. Along with team/player pages, D2 commits will be listed on the front page as well as a D2 Transfer List complete with the latest transfers.
As well as updating for D2, D1 team pages will be moved to the 2015-2016 season tonight.
D1 will be the default Divsion when you enter the site, unless you're on a school or conference that is D2. Once you're in a specific Division, all of the conference/school/transfer links will be relative to that division. If you'd like to switch to see the other division, simply click on that division in the menu bar.
We'll be rolling out additional updates over the course of the week to support the 2015-2016 season.
We'd like to extend a special thank you to everyone that helped us create these pages over the last month, we could not have taken on this endeavor without all of your help.
NOTE: 2015 DII recruiting classes are still being compiled; if any incoming recruits are missing, please email nathan@verbalcommits.com or utilize the Submit Correction button atop the team page.
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La Coupe du monde de cyclisme sur piste 2003 est une compétition de cyclisme sur piste organisée par l'Union cycliste internationale. La saison a débuté le 14 février 2003 et s'est terminée le 18 mai 2003.

Classement par pays

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Keirin

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Références
 Round 1, les résultats de Moscou
 Round 2, les résultats d'Aguascalientes
 Round 3, les résultats du Cap
 Round 4, les résultats de Sydney

Liens externes
 Site officiel de la saison 2003

Cyclisme sur piste en 2003
Coupe du monde de cyclisme sur piste

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Iran Arrests Third Outspoken Filmmaker in Escalating Crackdown
Iran has arrested an internationally renowned filmmaker, several newspapers reported Tuesday, the third Iranian director to be locked up in less than a week as the government escalates a crackdown on the country's celebrated cinema industry.
The arrest of award-winning director Jafar Panahi and wider pressure on filmmakers follows a wave of recent arrests as tensions escalate between Iran's hardline government and the West. Security forces have detained several foreigners and a prominent reformist politician as talks to revive Tehran's nuclear accord with world powers hit a deadlock and fears grow over the country's economic crisis.
Panahi, one of Iran's best-known dissident filmmakers, had gone to the prosecutor's office in Tehran on Monday evening to check on the cases of his two colleagues detained last week, when security forces scooped him up as well, the reports said.
A colleague of Panahi, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of fear of reprisals, told The Associated Press that authorities sent him to Iran's notorious Evin Prison to serve out a prison term dating back years ago.
In 2011, Panahi received a six-year prison sentence on charges of creating anti-government propaganda and was banned from filmmaking for 20 years. He was also barred from leaving the country.
However, the sentence was never really enforced and Panahi continued to make underground films — without government script approval or permits — that were released abroad to great acclaim.
Panahi has won multiple festival awards, including the 2015 Berlin Golden Bear for "Taxi," a wide-ranging meditation on poverty, sexism and censorship in Iran, and the Venice Golden Lion in 2000 for "The Circle," a deep dive into women's lives in Iran's patriarchal society.
The Berlin International Film Festival said it was "dismayed and outraged" to hear of Panahi's arrest, calling it "another violation of freedom of expression and freedom of the arts."
His detention came after the arrest of two other Iranian filmmakers, Mohamad Rasoulof and Mostafa al-Ahmad.
Authorities accused Rasoulof and al-Ahmad of undermining the nation's security by voicing opposition on social media to the government's violent crackdown on unrest in the country's southwest.
Following the catastrophic collapse of the Metropol Building that killed at least 41 people in May, protests erupted over allegations of government negligence and deeply rooted corruption. Police responded with a heavy hand, clubbing protesters and firing tear gas, according to footage widely circulating online.
Rasoulof won the Berlin Film Festival's top prize in 2020 for his film "There Is No Evil" that explores four stories loosely connected to the themes of the death penalty in Iran and personal freedoms under tyranny. In 2011, Rasoulof's film "Goodbye" won a prize at Cannes but he was not allowed to travel to France to accept it.
Cannes sharply condemned the arrests of the three filmmakers and "the wave of repression obviously in progress in Iran against its artists."
PEN America, a literary and free speech organization, said their detention marks a "brazen violation of their human right to free expression and speech."
Several foreigners have also landed in Iranian prison in recent weeks, including two French citizens, a Swedish tourist, a Polish scientist and others, spurring concerns that Iran is trying to leverage them as bargaining chips in negotiations.
It's a tactic Iran has used in the past, including in 2014 when authorities arrested Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian. He was released a year and a half later in a prisoner swap with the United States as the landmark nuclear accord took effect.
On Monday, the family of a Belgian humanitarian worker being held in Iran, Olivier Vandecasteele, appealed to Brussels to do "everything" to secure his release from Evin Prison. They said he was arrested in late February after working for more than six years in Iran to help its Afghan migrant community.
The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the AP on Tuesday it had asked Iran for his release on "several occasions" and still had "no information on the reasons of his arrest." It said the government was providing him with consular assistance.
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GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards
VIXIO Regulatory Intelligence
Celebrity Host - Victoria Coren Mitchell
Official Shortlist
2020 Global Regulatory Award Winners
Abridged Digital Magazine
Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award Winner
Livestream the Ceremony
Global Regulatory Awards 2017
2018 Shortlist Nominees Profiles
Best Regulatory Lawyer or Law Firm of the Year
1. Asensi Abogados
Asensi Abogados is a Spanish law firm that provides regulatory and compliance services to gaming and gambling operators, software providers and slot suppliers. Furthermore, the firm provides legal advice to gaming associations and gaming jurisdictions. Asensi has offices in Madrid, Mallorca and Bogota.
2. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a leading international law firm that advises clients on significant transactions and disputes around the world. Known for excellence, Gibson Dunn consistently ranks among the world's top law firms and is distinctively positioned with more than 1200 lawyers in 20 offices worldwide.
3. Gordon Dadds
Known to international betting and gaming operators as a turnkey solutions provider, Gordon Dadds is led by industry leaders with a wealth of knowledge in licensing, gaming, anti-money laundering and regulatory trends. The firm has handled several cases over the past year, one of which includes a serious licence review and criminal investigation.
4. Kalff Katz & Franssen
The Gaming Practice Group offers boutique style service and dedication to the sector, land-based and remote alike, whilst being defined by its full-service and proactive approach.
5. Kingsley Napley
Kingsley Napley successfully defended Genting Casinos in a claim by Phil Ivey for £7.8 million purported winnings from playing Baccarat. This was the first cheating case since the Gambling Act 2005 and the first time that an English court has been asked to consider the definition of cheating. The Supreme Court decision in October 2017 has huge ramifications for the gambling and legal industry.
6. Joelson
Joelson's highly ranked Licensing, Gambling and Regulatory team is based in central London and is led jointly by Richard Williams and Niall McCann. The full-service law firm has been known for its expertise in gambling for over 50 years.
Best Regulatory Lawyer or Law Firm of the Year (North America)
1. Hinckley Allen / Mark Hichar
Hinckley Allen and its Gaming Group Leader, Mark Hichar, have a reputation for creating lasting, meaningful business relationships. Mark has been advising clients in the gaming industry for over 25 years. Mark understands the gaming industry as well as the law. As a result, he is able to fully understand his clients' goals and objectives, and provide practical, actionable advice.
2. Saiber LLC
Saiber LLC is a full-service law firm based in New Jersey. Saiber's Gaming Law Practice is led by Jeremy Kleiman, and advises casino operators, gaming equipment suppliers, technology providers and financial institutions involved in the land-based and online gaming and lottery industries, with a focus on regulatory, licensing and compliance matters.
Chief Compliance Officer of the Year
1. Luke Orchard, IGT
Luke Orchard has spent more than two decades in the gaming industry. Luke played an integral role in the merger between GTECH and IGT to create the world's largest gaming company – IGT. He directs compliance for IGT's 450-plus gaming licenses and supports advocacy groups such as AGEM, IMGL and IAGA.
2. Ewout Keuleers, Kindred Group
With licenses in 11 EU Member state, +60 gaming product licenses and 27 successful regulatory audits in 2017 alone, Kindred Group has an industry leading impressive compliance track record. While this is the result of all Kindred +1300 FTE and the 112 FTE strong LeCo team, the nomination is the acknowledgement of the personal contribution of Ewout. Against 15 years of industry experience, 13 of which as Chief Compliance (General Counsel), This is the testimony of a compliance strategy that was designed in 2010 to future-proof Kindred for the shift from single .com to multiple .local licenses (re-regulation) and make sure Kindred is able to meet in a pro-active manner with the increasing compliance standards. This strategy is based on a holistic and seamless combination of i) scalable process, ii) innovative technology iii) passionate expert people and iv) fostering a positive group compliance culture as business opportunity and competitive differentiator. "we Build on Trust" is one of our Key Group values.
3. Marc Comella, Mark Lerner Law LLC
Marc Comella enjoys a well-deserved and hard-earned reputation among regulators, his work colleagues, and his peers at other companies as an innovative and effective compliance officer for gaming operators and manufacturers.
4. Caroline Kongwa, National Gambling Board, South Africa
Ms Caroline Kongwa is currently heading the National Gambling Board of South Africa and her experience in legal, regulatory and compliance matters are supported by a strong academic background in law further as an admitted Attorney. These attributes have positioned SA as a leader in the regulation of gambling in Africa.
5. Harald Neumann, Novomatic A.G
Mr. Harald Neumann has always dedicated his work on the topic of "Legal and Regulatory Compliance" to maintain legal conformity in all corporate areas of NOVOMATIC AG and to ensure risk-conscious and quality-aware thought and action. Moreover, through its commitment to the continuous appreciation of legal and regulatory compliance matters in all departments of NOVOMATIC AG and entire NAG Group, the general approach prevailed within NOVOMATIC that legal and regulatory compliance in all areas of business is the only course of action that can lead to success over the long term, and that contributes to a stable and foreseeable development of the company. As a recent example for his current success in compliance management: "NOVOMATIC AG is the first Austrian company to receive regulatory approval in the gaming metropolis of Las Vegas".
6. Ian Ince, Playtech
Through his leadership Ian and his team are shaping a best-in-class approach to Regulatory Affairs and Compliance both internally throughout our business of more than 5,000 employees in 17 countries and also externally across multiple industry stakeholders including our customers and their players, competitors, regulators, and governments.
Compliance Innovator or Innovation of the Year
1. Betway
Betway have influenced a culture of compliance across its business and developed a comprehensive risk assessment and monitoring programme incorporating a Compliance specific vision/mission statement, annual and quarterly objectives. The monitoring programme utilises a dedicated technical software solution to ensure the most efficient, effective assessment and reporting programme and to quantify regulatory compliance.
2. BtoBet
BtoBet is setting totally new and far-reaching standards in the online gambling industry. The multinational company is pioneer of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and is at the forefront of delivering huge and innovative advantages to iGaming operators, enhancing the experience of both operators and players.
3. Fresh8 Gaming
Fresh8 - automated marketing technology for the sports betting industry. Creating, and distributing marketing messaging automatically from data. By centralising and automating marketing a sports betting operator maximises revenue while ensuring compliance.
4. Global Gaming
Global Gaming is the provider of a payments solution, which has revolutionised the online casino world with its no registration format and instant payouts.
It features advanced KYC measures that increase AML compliance, ensuring it is socially responsible and provides players with a safe and secure environment to play within.
Known to international betting and gaming operators as a turnkey solutions provider, Gordon Dadds is led by industry leaders with a wealth of knowledge in licencing, gaming, anti-money laundering and regulatory trends. The firm has handled several cases over the past year, one of which includes a serious licence review and criminal investigation.
6. SBTech
SBTech's Regulation Service has been significantly enhanced with the addition of a range of unique features ensuring the full compliance of all SBTech clients operating in regulated markets. New features include a highly scalable Data Streaming service, a unique Risk Score report and new AML and Social Responsibility triggers.
Compliance Lifetime Achievement Award
1. Gabriel Chaleplis
Gabriel Chaleplis, Founder and leader of B2B GAMING SERVICES MALTA LTD., is a multi-awarded entrepreneur of pioneering large scale operations, with more than 20 years of international experience fostering the future in the fledgling online betting and gaming sector (Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, South Africa, Spain, The United Kingdom).
2. Phill Brear
Phill Brear is the outgoing Head of the Gibraltar Gambling Commission. Over his 10 year tenure he has developed a distinctive and highly effective approach to licensing and regulation. He has presided over the growth and consolidation of Gibraltar as a premier remote gambling hub. His integrity and success are widely recognized. His contribution has brought considerable positive economic impacts and served to promote the integrity of the industry.
3. George Debrincat
George is a loyal and trusted long serving employee of Kindred, who has helped to lay the foundations of Kindred for the future and worked through all of the company stages to where it is today. He has been an exemplary employee, and no wonder his fellow employees turn to him for his experience to assist when needed. George's passion towards his work has always achieved the goals need, and was always a support pillar for everyone who required assistance to surmount the difficult moment, and whether it was night or day, you could always rely that George will be there to lead and help.
Compliance Officer of the Year
1. Vineet Patel, Kindred Group
Kindred Group holds an un-paralleled number of local licenses and is recognised within the industry as leader in driving sustainable regulation and compliance within the markets it operates in.
High performing legal and compliance individuals are essential in ensuring that they meets its compliance obligations within the fast moving world of regulation and compliance.
2. Marc Comella, Mark Lenner Law LLC
3. Jemal Sudra, Play'n GO
Play'n GO's legal team has secured certification in four territories over the past year, while delivering tools to streamline regulatory processes across its 15 jurisdictions. Jemal Sudra has been key in executing this compliance roadmap, helping speed up development and educate Play'n GO staff in the process.
4. Sonya Bozhkova, SBTech
Sonya Bozhkova, Head of Compliance at SBTech, is an innovative and proactive team leader who has significantly enhanced the culture of compliance throughout SBTech and its operator network. Her enthusiasm and detail-oriented approach has enabled SBTech to be first to market in regulated markets including Cyprus and Portugal.
5. Cherry Hosking, The Bingo Association
The Bingo Association represents nearly 600 Licensed Bingo Operating premises and over 100 operating companies. It is a broad church with a mixture of the corporate and very independent, those with infrastructure and those with none. From the Bingo Club to the Holiday Park and even the odd Snooker Club Cherry provides regulatory support and advice on a number of levels. Members like things that save them time and money, and keep them compliant. The Bingo Self Exclusion scheme is highly effective and does all of these things. Recently Cherry has provided advice and representation to both our Industry and the Royal Mint on the introduction of new notes and coins. Despite the Bingo Industry having millions of £"1 coins and thousands of coin mechanisms the changeover went almost unnoticed. Looking forward Cherry has put in place a process that provides support to all BA members requiring it for the introduction of GDPR this May. Cherry has rallied the compliance specialists from around the Bingo Industry in to a highly effective team that share Industry best practice and experiences through the BA compliance committee . When things go well, people don't always notice and can take things for granted, which might be why sometimes people may not notice Cherry and her hard work at the Bingo Association!
6. Margherita Pavoni, Videoslots
Margherita Pavoni, Videoslots' Legal & Compliance Manager has played a key part in the casino's compliance team, helping deliver new procedures and training programs which have formed the benchmark of all activity in the past year, confirming Videoslots' position as the leading, socially-responsible online casino.
Compliance Outstanding Achievement Award
1. Lynda Atkinson, Genting Casinos UK
Genting are delighted to nominate Lynda Atkinson for an outstanding achievement award in relation to her work before, during and after responsible gambling week. Her commitment to the company and its responsible gambling strategy have given staff the tools and confidence to make a difference for our customers.
3. Valery Bollier and Benjamin Carlotti, Oulala Games
The creators of Oulala brought the concept of daily fantasy sports (DFS) games to Europe, more precisely to Malta, where they initiated the process of proper regulation within the sector. Subsequently, Malta became the very first European country to specifically regulate DFS.
4. Mary Neubauer, Rob Porter, Terry Rich, The Iowa Lottery
Through the work of Vice Presidents Mary Neubauer and Rob Porter and CEO Terry Rich, the Iowa Lottery Authority is being nominated for its role in the identification, investigation, and prosecution of the largest lottery fraud of all time, as well as its exercise of influence over the lottery industry to ensure continued integrity.
5. Ewout Wierda, Videoslots
Ewout Weirda, Videoslots' Head of Legal, Compliance and Risk has delivered an exceptional restructuring of the casino's compliance team, while delivering new tools and requirements which have formed the benchmark of all activity in the past year, confirming Videoslots' position as the leading, socially-responsible online casino.
Compliance Payment Service or Solution Provider of the Year
2. Passport Technology Inc
Passport Technology Inc. is a leading developer and provider of technology-based products and services for worldwide payments, gaming and financial services markets. The company's international portfolio includes attended payment kiosks, cash access systems, compliance software, cloud-based analytic technology and interactive services.
Data Protection Officer of the Year
1. Anna Niewiadomska, Kindred Group
Anna as Kindred DPO forms part Kindred Group's legal team of 11 highly dedicated, international professionals servicing the group with its expanding territorial coverage and multi- brand strategy. In a rapidly expanding corporate group operating in a fast-paced, highly-complex industry, Anna has successfully and courageously taken on the challenge to take the data protection challenges and opportunities for Kindred Group to the next level. She has quickly established herself as internal business partner and external valued expert. With her customer-centric vision and "out of the box", solution-focused attitude, she is a fundamental pillar in a process that will change the industry indefinitely.
2. Deion Williams, Play'n GO
Play'n GO's legal, compliance and data teams have delivered huge improvements to its data protection program in the judging period. Deion Williams has executed various key audits, brought in rigorous company standards and updated training programs, benefitting the organisation across the board.
Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to Responsible Gambling in a Customer Facing Role
1. Dr. Monika Poeckh-Racek, Admiral Casinos & Entertainment AG
Monika Poeckh-Racek always focussed on Responsible Gaming and improved her skills with various qualifications (e.g. diploma in Responsible Gaming at Sigmund Freud Private University and Prevention Officer Education at Anton-Proksch-Institut Vienna). With her efforts to improve Responsible Gaming at the NOVOMATIC-Group she has opened new paths for the company to deal fairly with the customer.
2. Maris Bonello, Kindred Group
A role model for many, Maris is synonymous to Responsible Gaming. From the onset, she embarked on a journey intended to help customers in a pro-active and active way. She is currently reading for a PHD in RG and continues to deliver innovative solutions to the business whilst keeping customers at the very core of whatever she does.
3. Responsible Gaming and Complaints Coordinator Team, Mr Green
It should be fun, entertaining and safe to play at Mr Green. Green Gaming is all about staying in control, not crossing the line between enjoyment and risky behaviour. We have high ambitions, and want to be the brand you associate with Green Gaming.
4. Jeanne David, The Stars Group
Jeanne David is a licensed social worker with a Master's degree in SW and Addiction Services with 25+ years of addiction treatment experience. Jeanne has been an advocate of best practices in RG for 11 years, and has led a dedicated team, which provides coverage across all of Stars' brands.
Head of AML/ MLRO
1. Steven Armstrong, Betway
Bringing years of AML experience to Betway, Steven Armstrong has collaboratively driven a culture of AML throughout the business. His passionate and innovative risk-based approach has led to a proactive assessing, combatting, reporting and monitoring of AML in order to keep crime out of gambling. Steven is an asset to Betway and the industry.
2. Nigel Harvey, Genting Casinos
In Nigel Harvey, Genting Casinos UK LTD have a Head of AML they are extremely proud of. Constantly taking the business forwards with innovative new ideas, approachable to all colleagues, and providing the very highest standard of protection for both the company and customers alike.
3. Trevor De Giorgio, Greentube Malta Ltd
Trevor De Giorgio has worked on all sides of the Gambling sector, be it Consultant in his early years in the industry followed by working at the Maltese Regulator and now at Greentube for almost eight years. Hence Trevor has experienced all sides of the Industry and this has helped him grow into his role within Greentube and also in becoming an important asset for the Group in the challenging environment within which the industry is developing.
4. George Debrincat, Kindred Group
Kindred's AML team thrives to offer the best customer protection possible whilst instilling a sense of trust in our customers so that they be our brand ambassadors and spread confidence in the gaming industry at large. We aim to achieve this with our outstanding acumen of experience in AML. We aim that Kindred's AML department will continue to lead the battle to keep the criminal element away from its platforms.
Ewout Weirda, Videoslots' Head of Legal, Compliance and Risk has delivered an exceptional restructuring of the casino's AML.MLRO team, while delivering new tools and requirements which have formed the benchmark of all activity in the past year, confirming Videoslots' position as the leading, compliant online casino.
Head of Risk
1. Ecommpay
To address the risks inherent in accepting payments online, ECOMMPAY engineered the proprietary FraudStop risk management system on the basis of machine learning to identify and negate fraudulent activity. ECOMMPAY's Fraud/Chargeback Monitoring Division complement the system's automated monitoring through comprehensive manual analyses, offering tailored recommendations based on client transaction histories.
2. Yan Grech, Kindred Group
The Player Safety Department has put the Customer at the centre of their operations, taking precedence over all other business objectives. Their innovative Risk Assessment Approach and their unparalleled Social Responsibility framework are a clear demonstration of this and undoubtedly their biggest achievements yet
3. Wesley Self, Videoslots
Wesley Self, Videoslots' Payment and Fraud Manager, has delivered an exceptional restructuring of the casino's risk team, while delivering new tools and requirements which have formed the benchmark of all risk and compliance activity in the past year, confirming Videoslots' position as the leading, socially-responsible online casino.
In-House Counsel / Legal Team of the Year
1. Casinos Austria Team
Casinos Austria has combined experts from their Legal and Public Affairs Departments to create an exceptional Compliance Team. The Team has created and operates a Compliance Management System that is certified by ISO standards 19600 and 37001, and embodies Tone from the Top principles. Recognized by their peers, members are consistently asked to present at industry conferences as leaders in the field.
2. Karolis Gogaitis, CBet
To achieve your business goals in gambling industry you must find an appropriate level of harmony between gambling service providers and applicable regulations in one hand, and Regulatory bodies on another one. By being an in-house lawyer of the company, which provides land-based and online gambling services, my direct responsibility is not only to find a legal key to that success but also to ensure a compliance of it.
3. Kambi Team
Kambi's legal team continues to outperform in relation to its size. Innovative, passionate and pragmatic, the team plays an integral role in the global B2B sports betting supplier achieving its internal, commercial and compliance goals. With customers active in six continents across multiple jurisdictions, Kambi is dedicated to ensuring compliance at all times.
4. Kindred Team
The Kindred Group legal team is a group of 11 highly dedicated, international professionals servicing the group with its expanding territorial coverage and multi- brand strategy. The legal team advises the group in an ultra-complex, highly disruptive and fast-paced legal landscape, retaining an approachable and close to business attitude. They prioritising the interests of the business whilst safeguarding the reputation of the industry.
5. Play'n GO Team
Play'n GO's expert legal team has secured certification in four territories over the past year, while delivering unique tools to streamline regulatory processes and onboarding its workforce to its exacting standards of compliance. With 15 licences across Europe, Play'n GO is the supplier to operators in regulated territories.
6. NetEnt Team
The NetEnt compliance team is a multi-jurisdictional legal team of 5 lawyers based in Europe. They provide the in-house legal solution for a global-facing business, with a key focus on the European and North American markets, and create tailored solutions for new markets, new customers and new products.
RegTech Provider of the Year
1. BetBuddy
BetBuddy, part of the Playtech Group, is a RegTech solution provider that helps lotteries and commercial gaming operators to understand consumer behaviour and manage risk in gaming. BetBuddy is at the forefront of applying AI to enable the gaming industry to protect consumers and create value from compliance.
2. C6
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reports are a key financial crime risk mitigation tool that helps Casinos and on-line gambling operators better understand their players' suitability and risk profile(s) in order to minimize risk exposure. Through innovative technology and a global research capability our reports deliver deep insights, can be turned around in 24 hours and are highly cost effective.
3. GeoComply
GeoComply is a global leader in geolocation technology. Since launching in 2011, GeoComply has quickly become the iGaming industry's trusted solution for reliable, accurate and precise geolocation services.
4. SAI Global
SAI Global is a global provider of integrated risk management solutions, helping companies manage complexity. SAI Global identified a need for gambling companies to enhance and automate their regulatory management and risk mitigation programs and worked with industry figures to develop a unique modular technology solution tailored for the sector.
Over 60 operators utilising SBTech's software and infrastructure to power brands in more than a dozen different regulated markets rely on the SBTech Regulation Service to ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements. A proactive approach ensures the development of features that go far beyond any current regulatory requirements.
6. Trulioo
Trulioo is a global identity verification company that provides secure access to worldwide data sources, to instantly verify consumers and businesses online. Trulioo's online verification platform, GlobalGateway, helps organizations comply with Anti-Money Laundering and Customer Due Diligence requirements by automating Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) workflows.
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金で解決!? すればいいけど54万で?/ Money can buy them future? Half million yen enough to buy?
Money can buy them future? Half million yen enough to buy?
It is now the season of entrance examination in Japan.
In the middle of season, this news was broadcasted in this area.
In another news, few weeks ago, City Mayor commented that they are improving our population migration gradually. However, if this is the one of their measures, more people than I must have doubt about the strategy of local government.
At first, I look back myself and I remember that I had ZERO idea to find job in this hometown when I graduated from school in Kanto area. 540K JPY in 3 years can be nothing, comparing wage gap between Tokyo and local city and whole money of their loan.
In addition, 160 million JPY (540K x 300people) will be prepared from tax we are paying. They should have more idea than just spending our precious tax.
For example, I have a big doubt in the attitude of an university in this city.
They have been refusing good talented students who want to study/live in such a local city in Japan.
On the other hand, their owner city is paying money to recruit young people into this city.
Former students are willing pay money to the city.
Later students are paid big amount of money by the same city. Even the students, who have no choice except working in this city, will be paid too.
Unfortunately, it seems that the school does not have an ability to select students. How about the idea that city officer, who is taking care 54K JPY, will join the interview examination of the school. As long as the city is the owner of the school, there is no problem and it is good to have different viewpoint.
Thank you and you have a wonderful life, in hometown city with a lot of charm.
P.S. As 3rd year is the critical period for young people to leave their job, the city have to pay attention what will happen in their 4th year. One more concern about this notice is prepared with "ONLY JAPANESE LANGUAGE".
Moderate is the perfect word to describe weather of recent Kanmon area.
There was a envelope arrived at mail box of this guesthouse.
I opened it and one greeting card came out.
It was from one guest who stayed in TOUKA.
Are we getting to build stronger relationship than that just between guest and host?
Since I came back this place, I have gotten much more opportunity to feel heartfelt appreciation and impressive moment live.
I really thank for this situation.
Thank you and you have a nice day in the middle of moderate human relations.
学んだこと、心に刻んだ大切なこと!/ The Idea I learned is important thought I will keep in my mind!
The Idea I learned is important thought I will keep in my mind!
Yesterday, the Olympic Winter Games at Pyeongchang, Korea was closed.
People in Japan are excited about the number of medals Japanese athletes could achieved to get.
However, what I was impressed during the Olympic was not the number of medals.
The relationship between Ms. Kodaira Nao and Ms. Lee Sang Hwa (Speed Skaters).
Original relation was strong rival who fight each other for Gold Medal.
But it seems they have built strong friendship beyond the relation as a rival and the border.
Original relation was business between host and guest, exchange money and sleeping space.
But we want to make effort to build relationships of mutual trust beyond business and money.
We realized the importance of relationship, watching two athletes on ice.
This does not mean relationship with all.
we want to build strong relation with certain people of all guests.
We hope as many as we can.
The people may be guest from Korea, or guest from other countries.
But it is sure there is no border or limitation called country of "Japan".
Thank you and you have a nice week, by studying it and utilizing it.


Mariposa's Tales MARIPOSA'S TALES: Auld Lang Syne!!!
In response to Wholly Burble's post...here is my Fun Music Monday entry.
To say how grateful I am for all my friends is such an understatement...after all, they say, our greatest assets are the people who care for us...then I realize, how wealthy I am!
And may the Lord gift you with good health!
Cheers to a wonderful 2008!
Liked it very much. Oh, and thanks for having added me to your blogroll, I have just done the same.
A gorgeous blessing! Happy New Yeaar to you too! Enjoy the day.
Beautiful! And Happy New Year to you, too!
Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year !!!
What a wonderful rendition! And I loved your blessings after - my favorite is this: May love stick to your face like vaseline - what a WONDERFUL image!
And may love stick to yours!
Happy, Happy New Year Mariposa!
That was pretty cool. Happy New Year, hope your's is full of love, smiles and laughter!
A Happy New Year to a sweet, wonderful girl.
I hope this year is a perfect 10 for you- you deserve it!
A real toe-tapper for that song! And I truly enjoyed the little wish for the new year that followed--had some great images and thoughts LOL.
I pray your new year be filled with all that is lovely and true for you.
Thanks for all your great wishes!
Let's all drink to a wonderful and meaningful life ahead...beyond 2008!