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Chicago LGBTQ Inmates Speak Out Against Solitary Confinement, Homophobia
Posted on August 26, 2015 by denverabc
From Shadowproof:
LGBTQ prison abolition group Black & Pink began publishing letters from inmates in solitary confinement last month in an effort to shed light on the abuse and harassment they suffer.
One prisoner recounts, "It's very easy to be thrown in segregation merely for walking in a way an officer finds too sissylike." (Blackandpink.org)
In a post introducing the series on their website, Black & Pink explained that last summer, their Chicago chapter contacted to over 100 inmates in isolation to ask for their experiences. They received nearly 40 responses, mostly from the Illinois Department of Correction and Marion federal prison.
The group writes:
We live in a time of growing knowledge of, and outrage about, solitary confinement. We hope this blog series expands our collective understanding about the horrors of solitary confinement and its particular impact on queer and trans people. More importantly, we hope it becomes another tool to help us end solitary confinement for all people, to move us away from a culture built on punishment and isolation and towards a culture based on restoration and community.
The true number of queer and trans inmates in solitary confinement is basically unknown. In addition to being subject to administrative segregation, punitive segregation and 'therapeutic housing,' many LGBTQ prisoners are placed in protective custody, in which they are moved to isolation to supposedly protect them from harm and harassment by other inmates. Protective custody figures are not included in tallies for solitary confinement.
The first installment of Black & Pink's provides the public with a glimpse into the experiences of LGBTQ prisoners in isolation, including those not just targeted by other inmates but singled out by guards for the way they act or look as well. One inmate wrote:
It's very easy to be thrown in segregation for merely walking in a way an officer finds too sissylike. I've been thrown in segregation because an officer felt my fingernails were too longs and girlie. My friend was thrown in segregation cause her eyes were lined.
Another told Black & Pink:
Often LGBTQ inmates are placed there simply because they are not wanted in the general populations. Some correctional officers use the opportunity to harass the LGBTQ inmates. We are literally in a cage and cannot just walk away! And most of the time we don't deserve to be in solitary confinement
Sixteen percent of respondents to the National Transgender Discrimination Survey Report [PDF] said they had been incarcerated "for any reason," compared to less than three percent of the general population who said they had been incarcerated "at some point in life." Seven percent of respondents to the survey said they had been arrested and incarcerated by law enforcement solely on a basis of their identity and sexual orientation.
This discrimination is life threatening and takes many forms behind bars, going well beyond the use of solitary. Last year, for example, a class-action lawsuit brought by inmates alleged sheriff's deputies in San Bernadino County, California, skipped legally-mandated safety checks for LGBTQ inmates "due to unwarranted dislike by SBCSD employees and an unwarranted fear of AIDS."
The Bureau of Justice Statistics found that between 2011 and 2012, "inmates who reported their sexual orientation as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or other were among those with the highest rates of sexual victimization." That study [PDF] found roughly 12 percent of LGBTQ prisoners and over 8 percent of jail inmates reported being "sexually victimized" by another inmate, with an additional 5.4 percent of prisoners and 4.3 percent of jail inmates victimized by staff.
The abuses faced by queer and trans prisoners — particularly those who are black or brown — deserve far greater attention. I look forward to the rest of this series and reading the first hand experiences of trans and queer inmates in isolation.
Filed under: Analysis, News, Queer Liberation, Uncategorized | Tagged: California, Chicago, Illinois DOC, LGBTQ, LGBTQ prisoners, queer prisoner solidarity, queer prisoners, San Bernadino County, Shadowproof, solitary confinement, trans prisoners |	Leave a comment »
NATO 3 sentenced to prison
Posted on April 25, 2014 by denverabc
From comrades from NATO 3 Support:
Today in the Cook County Criminal Courthouse, the NATO 3 were sentenced to between 5 and 8 years in prison. The prosecutors had argued that they should receive 14 years and serve their sentences consecutively, whereas the defense attorneys had obviously argued that they should receive light sentences, if not simply being sentenced to time served. Brian Jacob Church was sentenced to 5 years, Brent Betterly to 6 years, and Jared Chase to 8 years. They will all serve this time at 50% of the sentenced time (e.g., 6 year sentence equals 3 years served) and will receive credit for the two years they have served pending trial. Upon release, they will each have two years of supervised release as well.
Supporters packed the courtroom for the NATO 3 today despite the draconian restrictions placed on public attendance by the judge. While the prosecutors had plenty of cops lined up to smear the defendants on the stand during the sentencing hearing, their side of the courtroom was notably empty. Not even Anita Alvarez, the head attorney who has been so vocal about the defendants being terrorists, was around today. After the jury issued its verdict, Alvarez claimed in an interview that the prosecutors had not lost the case even though all of their terrorist claims had been rejected. She melodramatically asked if the reporters had forgotten about the Boston Marathon bombing. She even asked one reporter if he would like a Molotov cocktail thrown at him.
Predictably, the prosecutors continued this ludicrous line of reasoning by repeatedly comparing the NATO 3 to the Boston Marathon bombers—with the only difference being that undercover cops had found and stopped them before they did what the bombers had done. This comparison is, of course, absurd and offensive. The defense objected to this comparison but was, predictably, overruled. Also predictably, the judge promoted this twisted perspective in his explanation of his sentencing.
If anything, the court's blatant, unabashed explanation of this worldview shows all the more clearly how the NATO 3 were set up from the beginning. The undercovers entrapped them so that the case would exactly fit the prosecution's designs, and the judge was more than happy to push this case along according to the desired script. This is no less of a conspiracy than what the defendants were charged with, albeit more nefarious because it is sanctioned by the spectacle of "justice" called the criminal legal system and enforced by the militarized policing apparatus that aids in the systemic oppression of the masses for the benefit of the elite. With this in mind, solidarity with the NATO 3 must necessarily include continuing to struggle against the economic and political forces that brought them to Chicago in the first place.
As the NATO 3 return to their cells to wait out the next few days before they are transferred to state prison, most of us will return to our homes and our lives. But we must not forget them or our other comrades behind bars. Stay tuned for updated addresses for the 3 so we can flood them with letters, postcards and books as soon as they are transferred. They have hard time yet to serve and we need to make sure they know that they are not alone.
In the near future, we will be sending out more detailed notes from today and updating our zine. In the meantime, check out our storify pages of tweets from the proceedings today.
* Post-trial motion hearing:
https://storify.com/FreeNATO3/nato-3-post-trial-motions
* State's witnesses at sentencing hearing:
https://storify.com/FreeNATO3/nato-3-sentencing-hearing-state-witnesses
* Defense witness at sentencing hearing:
https://storify.com/FreeNATO3/nato-3-sentencing-hearing-defense-witness
* Aggravation and mitigation arguments:
https://storify.com/FreeNATO3/nato-3-sentencing-aggravation-and-mitigation-argum
* Statements by Jacob and Brent prior to sentencing:
https://storify.com/FreeNATO3/nato-3-sentencing-defendant-statements
* The sentences: https://storify.com/FreeNATO3/nato-3-sentences
The defendants will all need support while in prison, so please donate
to their support fund today! https://freethenato3.wordpress.com/donate/
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Christopher French sentenced to 1 year for Chicago NATO actions
From the Chicago Tribune:
A Wisconsin man arrested during last year's NATO protests pled guilty today to a misdemeanor charge and was sentenced to just shy of a year in jail, according to prosecutors and court records.
Christopher French, 22, of Beaver Dam, Wisc., pled guilty to resisting arrest after prosecutors dropped felony aggravated battery of a police officer charges, said Cook County state's attorney spokesman Steve Campbell said.
French had tried to break through a line of officers on bicycles near Van Buren Street and Wabash Avenue on May 20 last year, according to prosecutors.
French pushed an officer who was detaining a protester in the Loop about 8:45 p.m. that day, and then scuffled with police who tried to arrest him, slightly injuring three officers.
Cook County Criminal Court Judge Carol Howard sentenced to 364 days in jail, and given credit for the 84 days he spent in jail last year before posting a $10,000 bond, according to court records. He also was ordered to pay $254 in fines and fees, according to court records.
DABC Note: Chris's mailing address is as follows:
Please review the Cook County mailing regulations, available here: http://www.cookcountysheriff.org/doc/doc_inmatemail.html
Please consider donating to his support fund, here: https://www.wepay.com/donations/chris-french-support-network_1
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Chicago: Another arrest linked to Tinley Park antifa actions
Posted on July 13, 2013 by denverabc
DABC Note: Other capitalist media outlets are making the connection between Jason Hammond and his brother, imprisoned Anonymous Hacker, Jeremy Hammond. More information on Jeremy and his case can be found here.
From the capitalist press:
A 28-year-old Chicago man has been charged for his role in a bizarre mob attack on a group of alleged white supremacists dining at a Tinley Park family restaurant in May 2012, officials said.
Jason Richard Hammond of the 3300 block of South Morgan Street was charged with armed violence, aggravated battery and mob action on Thursday, Tinley Park Police Chief Steve Neubauer said. He is the sixth defendant to be charged in connection with the melee.
On May 19, 2012, a group of 18 masked men charged into the Ashford House in the 7900 block of West 159th Street to confront a group of alleged white supremacists who were said to be at the eatery.
The masked men, all from the Bloomington, Ind., area, are members of the Hoosier Anti-Racist Movement. Hammond belonged to same group, Neubauer said.
Security video shows the men in masks carrying batons and other clublike objects. Within minutes, a melee broke out between the two groups, and several bystanders were injured.
Brothers Dylan, Cody and Jason Sutherlin and two other men, Alex Stuck and John S. Tucker, were arrested by an off-duty police officer shortly after the attack and have since each pleaded guilty to three felony counts of armed violence in connection with the attack. Their sentences range from 3 1/2 to 6 years in prison.
The case is a high priority for the police department, Neubauer said. The attack occurred on a Sunday afternoon and disrupted a graduation party and a bridal shower, he said.
"These people came in masked with weapons and created mayhem in the place," Chief Steve Neubauer said. "It was surreal."
"You just can't have those kinds of things going on, so we have worked on this thing relentlessly," Neubauer said. He declined to discuss how the police department tracked down Hammond, noting that there are still 12 suspects who have yet to be arrested.
Nick Cardinal, the manager at Ashford House who was also on the scene at the time of the attack, said he was pleased by the latest arrest.
"They're getting to the bottom of it and we're happy to see results," Cardinal said.
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Chicago: Judge orders state to hand over info on police spying on the NATO 3
From NATO 5 Support:
The NATO 3—Brent Betterly, Brian Jacob Church, and Jared Chase—were brought before Judge Thaddeus Wilson again today for another status hearing leading up to their trial in September. The defendants looked well and were not shackled at the hands, only at the feet. There were also fewer sheriff's deputies in the viewing gallery intimidating supporters.
As the September 19th trial date looms closer and closer, we must pack the courtroom gallery to let our comrades know we stand with them as they face this state repression. These status hearings have uncovered previously unknown information about the broad and sweeping surveillance program carried out by the Chicago Police Department against the activist community. They have also revealed the nature of the legal fight the NATO 3 are facing. Their lawyers continue to work hard on their defense and support funds are still urgently needed to help them prepare for trial. You can make a tax-deductible donation today by sending a check or money order with "8th Day Center/Nato 5 Defense Fund" in the memo line to:
8th Day Center for Justice
205 W. Monroe St. Suite 500
You can also donate online at https://www.wepay.com/donations/nato-5-defense (these donations are not tax-deductible).
The judge has attempted to maintain a strict schedule, holding status hearings every two weeks to monitor the progress of outstanding discovery issues. The prosecutors have dragged out the discovery process past two set deadlines by withholding key information needed by the defense team. This information largely has to do with the extensive surveillance program of the Chicago Police Department and their months of spying on activists as well as their collaboration with federal police agencies.
In the last hearing, the judge ordered the prosecution to comply with a handful of discovery requests made by the defense. The main issue of contention was how much the broad surveillance investigation into Occupy Chicago, the Mental Health Movement, Chicago Street Medics, and other activist groups would be given up by the prosecutors and the Chicago Police Department as part of the trial. While the judge ruled that a majority of the discovery motions were irrelevant to the specific case of the NATO 3, he did order the state to comply with a number of discovery requests, including the following:
* the 1st Amendment worksheet produced by the field intelligence team in the course of the investigation and all subsequent re-applications
* text messages exchanged between different officers involved in the investigation
* Affidavits from the three police informants as well as additional officers within the Field Intelligence Team regarding the specific investigation of the three defendants, but not the larger investigation into Occupy Chicago
* The identification of officers involved in taking pictures during surveillance operations
* Any additional information on training programs undergone by the police informants
Today, the prosecution had not secured this discovery material, wasting more time to cover up the repressive state surveillance behind the targeting of the NATO 3. Matthew Thrun, Assistant State Attorney, claimed to have scheduled a meeting this Thursday with the 15 officers involved in the Field Intelligence Unit behind the clandestine spying and targeting operation carried out by the Chicago Police Department against activists. Thrun told Judge Wilson that they will have information on the deleted text messages and surveillance pictures after this meeting. The plan agreed upon by the prosecution and the defense is for the prosecution to be in compliance with the discovery orders in 2 weeks.
Two attorneys within the defense team then previewed motions to dismiss that will be filed by the next hearing. Michael Deutsch with the National Lawyers Guild, who is defending Brian Jacob Church, alluded to a pretrial motion to dismiss the arson charges, arguing that the facts of the indictment do not fulfill the statute. Attorneys for Brent Betterly alluded to their own pretrial motion to be filed by the next hearing to dismiss a variety of charges against him based on grand jury testimony.
Finally, the judge asked the prosecutors to what extent they had thus far received information from federal law enforcement agencies. In previous status hearings, the defense team requested discovery material from other agencies such as the National Security Agency (NSA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Secret Service. The defense presented evidence of previous communications between these agencies through fusion centers on Occupy movement activities. The prosecutors stated that they had not received any information from the requests they submitted and the judge encouraged them to meet the scheduled deadlines.
The next court date is June 11, 2013 at 2 pm in Courtroom 303 of the Cook County Criminal Courthouse (26th and California).
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Chicago: Undercover police officer from NATO 5 case still attempting to infiltrate local social movements
From Truthout:
On March 27, Chicago teachers and their supporters – including parents, students and community residents – rallied against the largest mass public school closure in US history. News of the mobilization sparked huge public interest before the demonstration – including from an undercover police officer calling himself "Danny Edwards."
The day before the big rally, "Danny" reached out in individual emails to fellow volunteer street medics he had met a year earlier after he took a 20-hour training with Chicago's local street medic collective, Chicago Action Medical (CAM). CAM's volunteer emergency medical technicians (EMTs), nurses, doctors and trained street medics provide emergency medical treatment at local protests.
"Danny" – who admitted to us on May 6 that he is, in fact, a Chicago police officer – could have saved himself the trouble and his department the expense. After all, organizers had already coordinated directly with top CPD brass about their plans for the next day and widely promoted their intent to stage nonviolent civil disobedience.
After the CTU rally, "Danny" also tried to recruit at least one CAM volunteer street medic via email on April 30, the day before a May 1, 2013, immigrants' rights march, to pair up with him as a partner. There were no takers, so he showed up alone at the rally sporting marked medic regalia.
His latest undercover sortie as a fake volunteer street medic bookends a hectic year for him.
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Tinley Park 5 accept plea deals
Posted on January 5, 2013 by denverabc
From Chicago ABC:
The TP5 accepted the plea deal today
Jason 6 yrs
Cody 5 yrs
Dylan 5 yrs
John 3.5 yrs
Alex 3.5 yrs
Day for day good time, so half off. Plus 233 days credited.
More info as it becomes available. Always be sure to check tinleyparkfive.wordpress.com/ for more updates and case information.
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Chicago: Alex C-G arrested, held after NYE noise demo outside Cook County Jail
From The Bail/Legal Support for Alex Wepay site:
On New Year's Eve, our friend Alex C-G was violently arrested at a noise demonstration in solidarity with prisoners at Cook County Jail. Alex will have a bond hearing on New Years Day @ 11am @ 26th and California, and we intend to bond them out as quickly as possible.
Alex is active in Palestine solidarity work through Punks Against Apartheid, has worked with youth in Chicago, and has supported past solidarity actions for prisoners.
All money raised will go directly to bailing Alex out and to any legal expenses incurred. We know that Cook County Jail is a horrific place to spend New Years, and we want to free Alex as quickly as possible. Thank you for your support!
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UPDATE as of 1/1/2013 12pm: We have found that Alex was taken to Maywood last night, which is the HQ of the Cook County Sheriffs Dept. There is no holiday bond court in Maywood, and they were not brought to 26th and California today, so it seems that the earliest bond hearing will be Wed Jan 2nd. An NLG lawyer will try to visit Alex this afternoon and also get more info on what the charges may be and the time and place for the bond hearing. Thank you to all who have donated and spread the word!
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Chicago: 5 arrested during rebellion in response to shooting death of unarmed community member
Posted on December 18, 2012 by denverabc
From Capitalist Media:
Accused of joining a violent mob that formed after a Chicago police officer shot and killed a suspected robber on Saturday, five men appeared in bond court yesterday.
The suspects, ages 19 to 31, all face misdemeanor charges of mob action. Four of the five are also accused of other crimes.
The crowd gathered midday Saturday in the Back of the Yards neighborhood shortly after a "very violent encounter" led one officer to shoot and kill Jamaal Moore, 23, of the 5600 block of South Shields Avenue authorities said.
Police said two officers confronted Moore, who they believe participated in an armed hold-up of a truck driver earlier Saturday. Moore, who police say appeared to be holding something in his hand, engaged in a tussle with one officer.
When Moore charged at the other officer, she feared for her life and shot him, Superintendent Garry McCarthy said Saturday. Officers didn't find a gun with Moore. He was carrying a flashlight.
The Chicagoist is reporting that 9 folks were arrested. Story here.
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Anarchist Pleads Guilty to NATO Bomb Threat
Posted on November 7, 2012 by denverabc
A 24-year-old Polish native who was arrested before the NATO Summit for allegedly bragging he could blow up a downtown bridge has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years in prison.
Sebastian "Sabi" Senakiewicz pleaded guilty to one felony count of falsely making a terrorist threat on Tuesday. Cook County Judge Nicholas Ford sentenced him to four years in prison, and recommended he serve his sentence in a boot camp, according to the Cook County State's Attorney's office. Senakiewicz also will be deported after completing his sentence.
Senakiewicz, of the 3600 block of North Odell Avenue, was arrested on May 17, for allegedly bragging that was hiding explosives in a hollowed-out Harry Potter book. He also allegedly claimed he had a vehicle packed with explosives and weapons, and that he had enough homemade explosives to blow up a train overpass during the NATO Summit in May. He was also accused of making a Molotov cocktail before the summit.
He later admitted he had no explosives, and none were found at the home where he was staying in Chicago.
Prosecutors said Senakiewicz described himself as an anarchist and member of the notorious "Black Bloc" group, but was upset with the lack of chaos in Chicago leading up to the summit.
Occupy Chicago activists said Senakieicz agreed to plead guilty to avoid facing an indefinite term in jail.
His attorney also blasted prosecutors for charging Senakiewicz over what supporters have said were simply drunken remarks to two undercover cops.
"Honestly, how serious was this case? Does this rise to the level of what this statute was designed for? No. Sabi is guilty of imprudent language," attorney Jeff Frank said in a statement provided by Occupy Chicago. "That's hardly grounds to extract a guilty plea for a serious felony, but that's how Ms. Alvarez has chosen to spend the taxpayers resources."
Occupy Chicago has said the charges against Senakiewicz and terrorism charges against four others before the NATO Summit amounted to an effort by police and prosecutors to silence opposition to the NATO Summit, and to frighten peaceful protesters
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Abdullah Abdullah meet US Defence Secretary at Pentagon
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and chairman of Afghanistan's High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah met US Defence Secretary Lloyd J Austin at the Pentagon last night. Afghan leaders are also scheduled to meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House.
The visit comes amid the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and Ghani and Abdullah are likely to discuss how the United States and Afghanistan will continue to work together in the future. Biden had earlier announced that the US will start its final withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan on May 1 and complete its pullout ahead of the 20th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Pentagon Press Secretary John F Kirby in a statement said that during the visit of Afghan leaders, Secretary Austin will emphasize the United States' enduring commitment to the people of Afghanistan and to the department's goal of ensuring that Afghanistan never again becomes a safe haven for terrorist groups who pose a threat to the US homeland.

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Massachusetts' Registry of Vital Records (RVRS) maintains and issues all birth records for the state. Massachusetts has been keeping MA birth records since 1926.
The state makes it easy for you to perform Massachusetts birth records search and get a copy of your certificate.
Before filling out your application, you will need the following information: name of the person on record, birthdate, place of birth, proof of your ID.
You must be legally related to the person on record to get a copy of their birth certificate and one of the following: you, if you are 18 or older, your child, your parents, your legal guardian, your legal representative.
You must also provide your identity using a copy of one of the following forms of photo ID: driver's license, work photo ID, school photo ID, state ID Card, passport, military ID or a government-issued ID.
Massachusetts birth records search online and phone orders are processed through a 3rd party VitalChek system. You can reach them at (617) 740-2606.
If you order Massachusetts birth records lookup and nothing is found, you will be sent a "Negative Statement," but the fee is still non-refundable.
You can only get one type of Massachusetts Public birth record, and that is a certified copy of your birth certificate. This document is legal to use for any purposes where you need to prove your identity. Some examples might be getting a passport, driver's license, applying to school or a government job.
The state is an old historical state with a rich history including the town of Plymouth, which is one of the first settlements. The current population for the area is 6.9 million people.
MA is the 3rd most densely populated state in the U.S. Ironically it is also the 7th smallest state in the country.
The State has a steady annual growth rate of 0.75%. It is densely populated with 839.4 people for every one of its 10,555 square miles.
Massachusetts is one of the original 13 States and a prominent player in Colonial history.
There are more women than men in Massachusetts. The total population of Massachusetts is estimated at 6,823,721 people with 3,311,091 male and 3,512,630 female. There are 201,539 more more women than men in the state, which is 51.48% of the total population.
The Massachusetts Gender Ratio is 94 men to 100 women (99:100) or 0.94. State's gender ratio is lower than the national average of 97 men to 100 women (97:100) or 0.97.
The state's birth rate decreased to 9.74 births per 1,000 population in 2016 with 71,317 total births making it lower than the national birth rate - 11.95 births per 1000 women. The total number of births for 2016 was 71,317, 1.81% of the number of nationwide registered births.
In Massachusetts the fertility rate based on historical data went from 52.71 to 51.22 from 2010-2016, and currently is lower than the crude fertility rate of the US - 51.94 births per 1000 women. The state reproductive age of the mother has seen an increase during the last 6 years, going from 29.40 to 30.30.
You can get a copy of your Massachusetts birth certificate in person, by mail, by phone and online.
The State charges different fees based on how you get your copy. If you get it in person, it will cost $20, by mail $32, online or by phone will cost $51 and for each additional copy, another $42.
To visit in person, you must go to the Registry Office located at 150 Mount Vernon St., 1st Floor, Dorchester, MA 02125, Monday-Friday between 8:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. You must pay with either cash or a check for same-day service.
If you order by mail, send all your paperwork to the Registry of Vital Records and Statistics 150 Mt. Vernon St., 1st Floor, Dorchester, MA 02125. Processing time will take 15-20 days. You can pay more for expedited service and get it within 7-10 days.
Remarks: State office has no records previous to 1926. For earlier records, write to The Massachusetts Archives at Columbia Point, 220 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125 (617) 727-2816. Personal check or money order should be made payable to Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To verify current fees, the telephone number is (617) 740-2600. This will be a recorded message. Information on how to obtain certified copies is also available at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics website..


Over the years, the way memory has been packaged and placed on the motherboard has changed several times. Early versions of RAM were installed as single chips, usually 1-bit wide dual inline package (DIP), as shown in Figure 7.1. In some cases, this was soldered right onto the motherboard, but most often it was seated in a socket, offering a simpler method of removal and replacement. Some older machines have special memory expansion cards that contain several rows of sockets. These cards are placed in a slot on the motherboard.
To upgrade or add memory, new chips had to be individually installed on the motherboard (eight or nine chips per row-nine chips if using parity). This could be challenging, because each chip has 16 wires that need to be perfectly aligned before insertion into the base. The notch in one end denotes the side that has pin 1.
As the amount of memory and the need for speed increased, manufacturers started to market modules containing several chips that allowed for easier installation and larger capacity. These modules come in a variety of physical configurations. Technicians must be able to identify both the type and amount of memory a computer requires for optimum performance.
The latter is very easy if the PC is operational: simply boot the system and note the memory values given during the POST. In some cases, this is also a useful way to determine if a memory block is improperly installed. If that is the case, the computer might fail to boot or the POST might report a lower figure than the actual amount of RAM present.


Photographer Simona Bonanno's "Aboard" series takes us on a visual journey to witness the fascinating anonymity of passengers and crew members inhabiting the temporary small cities on the seas that are cruise ships. "Traveling across the sea, we are in perpetual motion. Within the pulse of the decks, of the corridors, of the brilliant salons, and of the play of water in pools, everyone has a story," Simona tells Lens Culture. Those stories come to life in Simona's striking black and white images that brilliantly captured the escapism world that luxury cruise ships provide to holiday makers. These passengers, on hiatus from their hectic lives, all of a sudden find themselves in an environment conducive for reflection and the hardworking crews – who spends half of the year away from their families, serving to fulfill a vacation to remember in the high seas – all conspires to weave an engaging narrative in this photography series. To learn more about Simona's "Aboard" series, Resource Magazine reached out to her for a brief interview.
How did you conceptualize the idea behind "Cruise Ship Anonymity"?
When I started to concretize the project, in 2013, the name was more complicated: "Nothing About Me". I was very impressed by people traveling or working in the big cruise ships. I was fascinated by the rhythm. Every cycle of life lasted one week for the passengers, about 6 months for the crews. Every week, every month, every year, I find the same people, doing the same things in the same spaces. I thought it was so destabilizing. So the title: "Nothing about me", I know nothing about people. They could be whoever I want, they had a life, a family, they have dreams, but on the ship they become part of a huge mechanism that cycles around and renews itself continually. And me too, I was one of them, part of this cycle.
What are the interesting discoveries you had while doing this series?
Three years and a lot of journeys on a cruise after, my idea has changed. I find my place, I find my way to living it. Being on a cruise ship now is like being on our world. We almost never have the opportunity to shape life as we desire. But we can adapt in it, we can accommodate things and we can find our spaces, our ways of life. As people on the ship do, as I did. So now, I don't observe strangers as wonderful creatures playing perpetual rules. I observe them, I fall in love with people founding their private spaces in this floating city, playing, loving, laughing, as they found them in life; people working to make it possible, not as part of mechanism, but as the mechanism, the core of these sparkling cities on sea.
Explain to us the process on how you shot this series?
I observe a lot. I don't photograph every time, it's not my approach. I study situations, lights, movements. I spent a lot of time discovering the ship, how it works, how people live in it. And when I look through my lenses, I focus on the moments I want to tell.
How important for you to produce images that tell a rich narrative?
Very important. Every image tells something to the observer, what I want to suggest. Photographing is always one side of the truth. I tell you my side.
How Important is the Cruise Ship as the main setting – in telling the story of this series?
The cruise ship was, at first, like an enormous beast who stole people's identities; then it becomes the perfect scenery for my play, the container to tell my stories.
What camera and other equipment (lens) you used while shooting this series?
I used two cameras: a Canon Eos 5D Mark II with three lenses (24-105mm, 70-300mm and 40mm) and a Sony a7r with a 35mm; the last one is useful to shoot inside the ship, during the night events or in all photographic situations requiring more discretion and quickness in shooting. I also use my iPhone 5s for a parallel project always about cruise ships, "the crystal ship".
Lastly, what are you cooking up for your next photography project?
I'm still working on this project: it has changed a lot since I started 3 years ago. My dream is to make a book with it. At the same time, I'm working also on another long term project, "Aunt Sara". I have also some new ideas to develop, but it's too early to talk about!


RALEIGH, N.C. — Sunstates Security has added two new companies, NFI and ModusLink, to its growing client portfolio. The new partnerships reflect Sunstates Security's expertise within the transportation, manufacturing and warehousing industries.
Sunstates prides itself on providing NFI and ModusLink – and its other clients – specialty security services carried out by seasoned career professionals. Services include full-time facility monitoring, vehicle tracking and inspections, theft protection and loss prevention, and electronic and physical monitoring of production-related operations.
NFI is one of the nation's fastest-growing integrated supply chain solutions companies. The privately held company, headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., owns nearly 60 trucking and maintenance facilities worldwide, with more than 10,000 tractor and trailers encompassing over-the-road (OTR) and dedicated fleets.
NFI employees more than 6,000 individuals, operates more than 18 million square feet of contract and public warehouse and distribution space, and generates more than $800 million in revenue annually. Sunstates was awarded security contracts for four of NFI's New Jersey locations.
Publicly traded on NASDAQ, ModusLink Global Solutions™ Inc. is a leader in global supply chain and business process management. The company works with clients within the high technology, communications and medical industries by providing a broad and integrated portfolio of business process outsourcing and technology solutions. Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., ModusLink has more than 25 facilities in 14 countries, giving it the largest global footprint within its industry.
Sunstates was awarded the contract to provide security at ModusLink's Raleigh facilities.
As one of the fastest growing corporate security companies in the country, Sunstates Security recently relocated its Raleigh headquarters to accommodate its expanded staff and larger dedicated personnel training facility.
Operating throughout the United States, Sunstates Security LLC is a leading provider of contract security services. With 800-plus employees who represent more than 4 million hours of contract security experience, Sunstates is an expert in customizing and deploying successful and cost-effective security programs.
Well known for its on-site accountability, Sunstates Security has a proven track record of exceptional client service and enjoys one of the highest client retention rates within its industry.


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package org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.jobhistory;

import org.apache.avro.util.Utf8;
import org.apache.hadoop.classification.InterfaceAudience;
import org.apache.hadoop.classification.InterfaceStability;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.TaskID;
import org.apache.hadoop.mapreduce.TaskType;
import org.apache.hadoop.util.StringUtils;
import org.apache.hadoop.yarn.api.records.timelineservice.TimelineEvent;

/**
 * Event to record the start of a task
 *
 */
@InterfaceAudience.Private
@InterfaceStability.Unstable
public class TaskStartedEvent implements HistoryEvent {
  private TaskStarted datum = new TaskStarted();

  /**
   * Create an event to record start of a task
   * @param id Task Id
   * @param startTime Start time of the task
   * @param taskType Type of the task
   * @param splitLocations Split locations, applicable for map tasks
   */
  public TaskStartedEvent(TaskID id, long startTime,
      TaskType taskType, String splitLocations) {
    datum.setTaskid(new Utf8(id.toString()));
    datum.setSplitLocations(new Utf8(splitLocations));
    datum.setStartTime(startTime);
    datum.setTaskType(new Utf8(taskType.name()));
  }

  TaskStartedEvent() {}

  public Object getDatum() { return datum; }
  public void setDatum(Object datum) { this.datum = (TaskStarted)datum; }

  /** Get the task id */
  public TaskID getTaskId() {
    return TaskID.forName(datum.getTaskid().toString());
  }
  /** Get the split locations, applicable for map tasks */
  public String getSplitLocations() {
    return datum.getSplitLocations().toString();
  }
  /** Get the start time of the task */
  public long getStartTime() { return datum.getStartTime(); }
  /** Get the task type */
  public TaskType getTaskType() {
    return TaskType.valueOf(datum.getTaskType().toString());
  }
  /** Get the event type */
  public EventType getEventType() {
    return EventType.TASK_STARTED;
  }

  @Override
  public TimelineEvent toTimelineEvent() {
    TimelineEvent tEvent = new TimelineEvent();
    tEvent.setId(StringUtils.toUpperCase(getEventType().name()));
    tEvent.addInfo("TASK_TYPE", getTaskType().toString());
    tEvent.addInfo("START_TIME", getStartTime());
    tEvent.addInfo("SPLIT_LOCATIONS", getSplitLocations());
    return tEvent;
  }

}

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Together for Diversity
Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have collectively joined the "Bündnis gegen Homophobie" (Alliance against Homophobia).
News from Oct 31, 2018
Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, and Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin have joined the "Bündnis gegen Homophobie," thus affirming their resolute opposition to any form of discrimination based on individual sexual orientation. Representatives from the universities and Charité will receive their membership certificates at the "Respektpreise" (Respect Prizes) award ceremony, presented by Dr. Dirk Behrendt, Berlin Senator for Justice, Consumer Protection and Anti-Discrimination, on November 2, 2018.
Universities are places of diversity. It is part of their self-image to safeguard equal opportunities and freedom from discrimination at all university levels and to stand up for both respectful interactions with one another as well as for individual liberties. There is no room for homophobia and transphobia at Charité and the three major universities in Berlin.
About the "Bündnis gegen Homophobie"
Initiated within the framework of the "Berlin tritt ein für Selbstbestimmung und Akzeptanz sexueller Vielfalt" (Berlin steps up for self-determination and acceptance of sexual diversity) initiative on behalf of the Senate Administration for Justice, Consumer Protection and Anti-Discrimination - The State Office for Equal Treatment and against Discrimination(LADS), the Lesbian and Gay Association Berlin-Brandenburg, is implementing the "Bündnis gegen Homophobie" to take an active stand against homophobia. The aim of the Bündnis is to fight together against all forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation and to set an example for recognition and respect for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders. The Governing Mayor of Berlin, Michael Müller, is the patron of the Bündnis gegen Homophobie," which currently has 120 members from the fields of culture, science, business, and sports.
Further information on the "Bündnis gegen Homophobie": www.stopp-homophobie.de
Further information on the four partners: www.berlin-university-alliance.de
Goran Krstin
Press Spokesman for the President
Tel.: +49 30 838-731 06
Email: goran.krstin@fu-berlin.de
Hans-Christoph Keller
Press Spokesperson for Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Email: pr@hu-berlin.de
Press Officer for Technische Universität Berlin
Head of the Press, Public Relations, and Alumni Office
Email: pressestelle@tu-berlin.de
Manuela Zingl
Press Spokperson
Tel.: +49 30 450 570 400
Email: presse@charite.de


25th November 1948. View shows the front of Scott Hall, a large mid eighteenth century house, built in brown hand-made bricks, with an outbuilding on the left. This is a rare example of the type of plain house built by Leeds merchants during that period and it is now Grade II listed. The central entrance was altered in the twentieth century. The property is located off Scott Hall Street but the original Scott Hall was sited in Potternewton, south of Potternewton Lane near where Scott Hall Place is now. This had been the home of the Scott family with ancestral roots in Scotland. Gilbert Scott, who died in 1542 was Lord of the Manor of Potternewton. The last of the line was William Scott, a farmer. After he died the Hall was demolished and extensive quarrying was carried out on the site. The stone was used to construct many Leeds buildings. When the quarries were worked out, they were filled in and a large part of the area is now the Prince Philip Playing Fields. When the A61 road was laid through in the 1930s, it was named Scott Hall Road as a reminder of the former land use. The Scott Hall in the photograph is still standing and has recently been for advertised for sale.


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Delek Group Ltd
DLEKG
An Israeli multinational conglomerate of energy, automotive, insurance, and real estate companies. Operates gas stations and convenience stores in multiple illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and Golan Heights.
Delek is an Israeli fuel distributor. In July 2013, the company won a three-year tender for providing refueling services to the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the Israeli army. Delek distributes fuel via its gas stations across the country and fuel tankers at various military bases.
The company owns and operates a chain of Delek gas stations and Menta convenience stores in the West Bank settlements of Alfei Menashe, Ariel, and Givat Ze'ev, and in the settlement neighborhoods in East Jerusalem of Neve Ya'akov and the French Hill.
Additionally, the company supplied fuel for construction projects in the settlement of Carmel.
The company also owns a subsidiary, Joe Gourmet Coffee, also known as Cup O Joe. Joe holds branches in Delek gas stations and Menta convenience stores in different West Bank settlements, including Ariel, Gush Etzion, Givat Ze'ev and in the French Hill - a settlement neighborhood in East Jerusalem.


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Rafael Nadal Plays Wimbledon on September 27
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup due to 'personal reasons'
Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from the 2018 Laver Cup has come as a shock with many pundits suggesting he was playing with a bad back and being forced to withdraw for medical reasons.
Though Nadal's withdrawal isn't surprising or a sign of poor fitness, his withdrawal certainly comes as a surprise with the world number two having been a regular for the past three years since making his debut in 2012.
He was forced to withdraw himself from the draw after his second round against American youngster Stefan Kozlov and was then withdrawn from the draw for the third round against Spain's Diego Schwartzman.
It is not yet known how serious his health issues are but, with his career seemingly over, the tennis world will now have to wait to find out how his recovery will unfold.
After suffering the first two rounds of Laver Cup, Nadal, who has played every three weeks following his withdrawal, has played just two matches since his withdrawal.
The Laver Cup is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, with players such as Roger Federer and Andy Murray on the roster. In fact, Federer and Murray are the only two players to have reached the final of each of the four events that have taken place in the past.
Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki had a fantastic time during the 2017 Laver Cup. The Spaniard won both of his matches at the tournament and Wozniacki has shown her potential when playing for the Fed Cup team.
Nadal won the doubles category with his partner Maria Sharapova and it is likely that Federer and Murray will make their way to the final since they are both currently with the Fed Cup team.
The final of the Laver Cup will take place at London's O2 Arena on October 6 and, to make sure the tennis world is aware of his absence, the world number one has tweeted a video of him playing Wimbledon on Sunday, October 4, to show support for his injured rival.
This is the video of Rafael Nadal playing Wimbledon on September 27
Nadal has been the world number one since 2011, but the Spaniard is currently under
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Pour whiskey into shot glass and add four drops of Grim. Toast our fallen brothers & enjoy!
Put beef into crock pot with all other ingredients except the pasta.
Add the pasta 30 minutes before eating.
In a medium bowl, whisk together hot sauce, soy sauce, ¼ cup vegetable oil, crushed garlic, chili powder and 2 teaspoons black pepper.
Place steaks in a large zipper-locking plastic bag and pour in half of marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
Combine butter, blue cheese, granulated garlic and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Roll with plastic wrap into a log shape, 1-inch in diameter; refrigerate 2 hours or until butter is firm.
Preheat grill or broiler to high (450°F). If using grill, keep one third of grill off. Trim root end from celery stalks, keeping any leaves at top of stalks intact. Toss celery stalks and carrots, with their tops intact, in remaining oil and season with salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Grill or broil until vegetables are lightly charred but still retain some crispness; set on cool side of grill or turn oven off.
Warm reserved sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
Remove steaks from marinade, pat dry and grill to desired doneness; about 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare (internal temperature of 125°-130°F).
Remove steaks from grill and rest for 5 minutes.
In a large saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil and add pasta from boxed macaroni. Cook pasta until al dente (7-10 minutes) and then drain. Add next two ingredients and powdered cheese packet from boxed macaroni mix, stirring until smooth and all pasta is fully coated. Fold shredded cheese into the macaroni mixture.
Grease mini muffin tin and scoop 2 tbsp. of pasta mixture into each cup, pressing in firmly to create mini cakes. Cover pan and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.
Using four bowls, create a dredging station of egg, flour, hot sauce, and French fried onions. Remove chilled macaroni cakes from muffin cups and dip in hot sauce, then into flour to coat. Next, dip into beaten egg and then crushed onions. Place each of the breaded macaroni cakes onto a lightly greased sheet tray. Bake 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees until golden brown. Makes 24 cakes.
Serve with dressing as dip.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 8 in. x 8 in. baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, stir together first four ingredients until well-blended. Stir in cinnamon, chili powder, and hot sauce to fully mix ingredients. Pour mix into greased pan and bake 30-34 minutes until a toothpick inserted 1 inch from edge of pan comes out clean.
Remove from oven and allow to cool before slicing. Serve with warm Spicy Chocolate Ganache Sauce.
In a small saucepan over medium high heat, bring heavy cream to a simmer. Remove from heat and add chocolate to the saucepan, allowing the chocolate chips to soften before slowly stirring into the cream until chocolate has fully melted. Add sauce and stir thoroughly. Serve warm. Additional serving suggestions: Drizzled over ice cream or served as a dip for fresh fruit.


Automatic rematch between saints and rams. Bulkshit calls were made, or not made for that matter. REMATCH!!! Please.
I watched the Saints and the Rams championship game today. My family attended the game. I wish to file a complaint on the referee not throwing a flag for pass interference. It was so clear that the Ram player didn't turn his head or try to catch that pass. It was a straight out tackle on the Saints player. This ref should be suspended and never be allowed to work a championship ship game again. This game was for the Super Bowl. No margin for such a out right bad call. It wasn't even a close call. The announcers said it was a horrible call since all the Saints would have had to do was run down the clock and kick the winning field goal. One thing to lose a game but to have the game stolen by a ref is Sad !!!!!
I just watched the Rams and Saints game. The Ref actually screwed the game. There were at least 3 calls against the Ram that I didn't see called. The major one was the hit on the Saints player, under 2 minutes that was not reviewed. I am a Chiefs fan, but I am concerned that the final game will be a joke. Why are the refs not held accountable. Saying you are sorry the next day helps no-one. Get a grip.
I am neither and rams or saints fan but how can you as refs determine the outcome of the game. You have to be ashamed of yourself. Let the players play the game and call it straight up. You determined the outcome of the game and that is unethical. Be shamed of yourself. you made a mistake review ever call in the last 5 minutes if it is close. The payers and fans deserve more. Gaddel go home and diappear. As you see yourself bigger than the people paying the ticket prices you are nobody. Yo lost touch with reality and you need to ride off into the sunset before you tank the league.
It's obvious the refs are on the take with money they helped the rams beat dallas and then they helped them beat the saints I am a military member and am definitely done watching the NFL thanks for ruining the game period.
The infamous no call in the Saints Rams game should lead to an intensive investigation, including the finances of the refs involved. I have been watching NFL games for 50 years, but this is the first time I have ever observed something so egregious that it motivated me to communicate in this way. Shame!
Saints vs rams – worst call ever which would have ended game ……. never watching NFL again and I have many others saying the same. This sport will end becuase of refs.
As a veteran with 16 decorations, you lost me tonight with your no call. I'm done with your league. You lost the essence of the game. Life isn't fair, I know this…but you took something away from a people tonight. So obvious a call, your job is to be invisible…you reared your ugly head. Thank you for taking me away from this sport. War ain't fair, this was supposed to be.


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Light lentil burgers are perfect to delight any palate's palate. Do not forget that fast food is part of good food, and it does not have to be the other way around.
These healthy burgers are tasty and quick to prepare on the grill, baked or roasted. Due to its large amount of nutrients, light lentil burgers are an excellent option for taking nutrients.
Along with the nutritious aspect, it is also a fun way to eat vegetables and legumes. They can be pink or green and are low in calories, fat, carbohydrates, salt, and cholesterol; for the feeling of fullness they offer, they are ideal for losing weight.
For the quality of its ingredients, light lentil burgers are rich in phosphorus and zinc, calcium and selenium, molybdenum, iron, manganese, potassium, and copper. They are also a source of vitamins A, B, C, K, E and folic acid.
When we eat light lentil burgers we prevent heart disease and prostate cancer. We also help maintain blood sugar levels; due to its high content of fibers combat constipation.
The lentils are soaked a day before (there are varieties of lentils in which this is not necessary).
Afterward, they are boiled with vegetable broth, salt, and a bay leaf.
Add the carrot and onion cut into small pieces and cook until soft. Let it cold down.
We crush the ingredients until a homogeneous mass is formed.
Season the lentil dough with salt, pepper, and spices.
We add enough chickpea flour to mold the burgers.
They can also be coated with breadcrumbs before cooking on the griddle or in the pan, previously sprinkled with oil. Another option is to bake them.
They are served accompanied by a light salad.
Cut the aubergines and onion into small pieces and sauté along with the turmeric, cumin, pepper, and salt.
Add the lentils, drained and crushed, barbecue sauce and mustard to taste.
Mix this pasta with the oat flakes and with the egg.
Shape the hamburgers, bake and cook on the grill until golden brown.
Chop the onion and carrots and place them in a pot with water.
Add the wine, let it boil for about 15 minutes and grind until you get a puree.
Serve the burgers with mashed potatoes and some rocket leaves.
Wash the lentils well and crush them until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
Cut the garlic, peppers, carrot, and onion into small pieces and sauté over medium heat in a pan. Add a little broth, pepper, and oregano.
When the vegetables begin to brown, mix the crushed lentils and stir for a few minutes.
To achieve a greater consistency you can add breadcrumbs.
Make the burgers and cook them in the pan until they are golden brown.
We remove the leaves of the chard and the rest we put it to boil. They drain well and cut into small pieces.
The chard is placed in a bowl and the previously crushed lentils are incorporated.
The finely chopped garlic clove is added together with salt, pepper, oregano and ground chili.
Little by little, we add breadcrumbs and oats. Add the egg and mix until you get a homogeneous mass.
We shape the hamburgers and take to the pan with a little oil.


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After a positive December quarter result, the March quarter result has relapsed into negative territory, to be more consistent with the negative pattern observed in the three quarters prior to the December quarter. On balance, more survey respondents reported poor conditions than good.
Post-farmgate agribusiness conditions deteriorated in the March quarter to be mildly negative to be more consistent with underlying trends.
Customer demand remains the single most significant constraint to businesses' future profitability.
Despite weaker business conditions, expectations for capex plans surged as businesses seek to take advantage of the current low interest rates.
After a positive result in the December quarter, the March quarter result has relapsed into negative territory, to be more consistent with the negative pattern observed in the three quarters prior to the December quarter. This suggests that perhaps the December quarter result was more of a "blip" in the data due to seasonal factors than an accurate representation of the underlying trend, which appears to be still weak. On balance, more survey respondents reported poor conditions than good. Driving the result were broad-based decreases across the three key components that make up the index: employment, trading and profitability, trading conditions registering the sharpest drop.
Strong protein export demand in the December quarter due to the holiday season and Lunar New Year which followed would have skewed the result in the quarter somewhat. However, it is worth mentioning that the movements in the agribusiness result are in contrast to that of industry overall, which suggests that conditions during the March quarter were relatively more favourable. Agribusiness confidence remains in negative territory following a minor deterioration of 2 points to -9, possibly reflecting weak expectations on export sales, sales margins and adverse sentiment on wheat and farm equipment.


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World Cup format fizzles out
Russell Westbrook is stuck in Thunder purgatory with few ways out
United States of America beat Netherlands, win back-to-back World Cups
On the eve of the World Cup final, Rapinoe calls out Federation Internationale de Football Association
Copa America: Lionel Messi rails against 'corruption'
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Sunderland to appeal against Sebastian Larsson dismissal
Next up is a trip to face Mourinho's United at Old Trafford on Super Sunday . Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring their first goal against Sunderland in the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, April 9, 2017. Demarai Gray released Islam Slimani to level in the fourth minute and six minutes later Marc Albrighton's free-kick from wide on the left embarrassed Joel Robles to put Leicester ahead.
Bold Henley lifts Houston Open
Sergio Garcia beats Justin Rose in playoff for Masters title
Glasgow punters rake in biggest payout in Grand National winnings
Babar, Hasan lead Pakistan to series-levelling victory over West Indies
The Bruins will play the Ottawa Senators in the first round
David Silva is like Iniesta and Xavi - Yaya Toure
EPL: Luke Shaw gave me 'solid' performance - Mourinho
Antonio Conte states his prediction for Chelsea v Man City
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Tiger Woods congratulates rival Sergio Garcia after Masters win
Little did they know it would take almost two decades for it to happen. Garcia got rid of the demons and the doubts with two big moments on the par 5s - one a par, the other an eagle - in closing with a 3-under 69. All Garcia had to do was two-putt. He'll play alongside great friend Spieth, who has finished no worse than second on his three visits to Augusta.
Westbrook drains deep three-pointer at the buzzer to beat the Nuggets
Westbrook's exploits have allowed them to forget about Durant and the Warriors and provided the Thunder with a plethora of magnificent memories and potentially a second Oklahoma City MVP in four seasons. "I continue to think 'why not?' and continue to strive to be the best I can be". Westbrook has been spectacular this season, and with his 42nd triple-double, the MVP race is basically over at this point.
Hamilton blazes to pole in China
The Mercedes AMG Petronas driver took his 54th Formula One victory in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix , his fifth at the Shanghai International Circuit . However, a crash for Sauber's Antonio Giovinazzi, meant the safety vehicle was deployed again and Hamilton and co could pit without losing time. During the safety-car slowdowns to remove both cars from the track, the top drivers pitted to change to softer tires, reshuffling the starting order.
Browns preseason schedule includes Monday night game
The exact day and kickoff times for the games against the Saints, Buccaneers and Bears will be announced at a later date . The league is also expected to release the regular-season schedule this month. After that, the Bears will head on the road to take on the Arizona Cardinals as the August heat ramps up (August 17th-21st). The Broncos' defense stifled Aaron Rodgers, who they'll see a fair amount of in this year's preseason contest.
The Masters: Sergio Garcia wins the Masters, ends drought at the majors
Putts that curled around the hole only to spin away. There was always going to be a cloud of dirt and dust following him around. Prior to Sunday's victory he was on the longest run of majors without a win of any active player - the closest he had previously come was a tie for second at the Open (in 2007 and 2014) and the US PGA Championship in 1999 and 2008.
Leicester City sign Josh Gordon from non-league side Stafford Rangers
Against Leicester City he produced a world-class cross for Romelu Lukaku to head in - it was so good that the Everton striker could not miss. Forget Barkley's ties to Everton, the club he joined as an 11-year-old having supported them as a boy growing up in Liverpool, the reality of modern-day football is that sentiment counts for little if it appears to be getting in the way of a successful career.
United: Procedures followed to remove passenger
The incident occurred on the overbooked United Express Flight 3411 flying from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Louisville, Ky., on Sunday. We apologise for the overbook situation. Video of a man being dragged out of a United Airlines flight in Chicago has gone viral and has given the airline a huge public relations headache. "I apologise for having to re-accommodate these customers".
Pressure on Slaven Bilic eased as West Ham end losing run
For Swansea life looks bleak: they are only two points shy of the last safe spot but Paul Clement admitted his team looked far too anxious for such a big game. "It was a poor performance and not what we were looking for", he said. Clement's spells as number two to Carlo Ancelotti make his CV an impressive one but he also has a false start as a manager at Derby on that list and knows that confidence levels at Swansea are so low they can't seem to do the one thing that has kept them up ...
LeBron James, Kyrie Irving ruled out for Cleveland
Kent Bazemore had a steal and basket with 22 seconds left, and Tim Hardaway Jr . made two clinching free throws with 3.6 seconds remaining. The Cleveland Cavaliers appeared to have Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks well in hand, which would have made acquiring the No.
Watzke admits BVB could lose Aubameyang 'if Real Madrid or Barcelona come'
Barcelona and Real Madrid have also been linked with the Gabon worldwide, who has previously hinted at his desire to play in Spain. Robert Lewandowski and Mats Hummels are among the high-profile players to have switched from Dortmund to Bayern in recent years, but Watzke said Aubameyang would only be allowed to move to Barcelona or Real Madrid .
Anthony Johnson Says Goodbye: 'The End of Rumble'
Mousasi hit Weidman with a pair of knees. But replays showed that when Mousasi threw a knee, he lifted Weidman's hand off the ground, making the shots legal. Green, fighting in the third match of the evening, won a split decision over Josh Emmett, 28-29, 29-28, 30-27. But it was Cote who took the spotlight as he took his final bow.
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English/ Georgian speaking guide and driver.
All meals as in itinerary.
During a 7 hour transfer there are plenty of opportunities to visit regional and local sights such as Zugdidi local market, Enguri damn 2nd highest arch dam in the world and the Mestia ethnographic museum.
Trek from Jabeshi to Adishi.
The ancient village of Adishi is located several kilometers away from Ipari under Mount Tetnuldi. The village has four churches: the Church of Christ, the Church of the Archangel, and two churches of Saint George. The Church of Christ held icons from the 11th-14th centuries (now stored at a museum), as well as a manuscript of Shatberdi dating back to 897, which includes detailed artwork known as the fourchapter book of Adishi.
Start trekking to the village of Ipari. The biggest and most decorated church in this community is the Nakipari Church, built in the 10th century. Theodore, King David the Builder's painter, painted artwork in this church. The church also contains an 11th century icon of Saint George carved in gold and silver. Horse river crossing included.
Transfer to Ushguli by vehicle.
Trek from Becho to Ushba Waterfalls.
In the morning we transfer from Ushguli and start our trek from Becho through woods to the foot of Mt.Ushba at (4700m). A beautifultrek will bring us to the waterfalls and we can enjoy the spectacular view of Ushba glacier. The first 2 hours is comparatively easy, but the next 3 hours gets a bit harder. On our way back we meet our local transport near a bridge and return to the guesthouse.


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Home/Entertainment/IGGY AZALEA PARTS WAYS WITH DEF JAM MOVES TO ISLAND RECORDS.
IGGY AZALEA PARTS WAYS WITH DEF JAM MOVES TO ISLAND RECORDS.
Adedun February 9, 2018
Portrait with Iggy Azalea whilst at the GQ Man of the year awards 2016 on November 16, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by El Pics/Getty Images)
Iggy Azalea is officially done with Def Jam, as the Australian entertainer parts ways with the predominantly hip-hop label.
After sharing her grievances with the label's CEO Steve Bartels last year, the "Fancy" rapper moves from Def Jam over to Island Records for her future releases.
Her latest single, "Savior," which features Quavo of Migos, was released through Island last Friday (Feb 2), which is one of the first pieces of material dropped by Iggy since signing her new deal.
According to Billboard, sources say that Azalea shifted from Def Jam to Island Records not long after her public spat with Bartels.
Iggy first signed to Def Jam back in 2013 when the Universal Music Group imprint was under the Island Def Jam Music Group umbrella . The two labels separated in 2014, but have remained under Universal Music Group since then.
Congratulations to Iggy Azalea on her new deal with Island Records.
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