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Nasty Women is an improv and sketch group consisting of some of Vancouver's top comedians. Fierce, feminist and funny. Catch these firecrackers monthly at the Biltmore Cabaret, and performing all over town in between.
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The Modi governments crackdown on foreign funding of non-profit organisaitons has resulted in a massive 40 percent decline in fund flows from external sources for social uplift in the four years to 2017-18, finds and industry report.
The report has also found that as many as 4,800 NGOs lost their licenses in 2017 alone.
"Foreign contributions declined by about 40 percent. This comes amid a government crackdown on NGOs for violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of 2010," says the report.
Several of these NGOs which lost licences are engaged in rights-based advocacy, and the crackdown has led to an outcry from civil society organisations who termed it as an abuse of legal procedures.
The Modi government had cut short the term of Nachiket Mor from the RBI's central board last year.
Mor is the country director of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch had lobbied for his removal as RBI oversees funding for NGOs coming from overseas.
Ford Foundation, and Amnesty International among others being the most notable names.
The Bain report says compliance with the rules can result in increase in the social sector wallet size.
The report further says donations by individual philanthropists have ensured that the role of private funding continues to grow despite slowing foreign fund inflows.
Total private funds raised for the social sector is estimated to have grown to Rs 70,000 crore in FY18, up from Rs 60,000 crore in FY15, even as the share of foreign contributions has come down.
India Inch has contributed with Rs 13,000 crore through their mandatory corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, which is a growth rate of 12 percent, while individual donations came in at Rs 43,000 crore growing at 21 percent yearly during this period.
The report, however, says there is a need for a greater participation by individual donors to meet various goals and projects that the ultra-high networth individuals have the potential to give 2.5-3.5 times more than they are donating now.
This is essential because the country needs an additional Rs 4.2 trillion annually to achieve five of the 17 sustainable development goals, which include ending poverty and hunger, good health and quality education, among others.


Audi launched manufacture from 1991 of automobiles model 80, modification of 2.0 E and finished it in 1995. This 4-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.2 tons and is assigned to fit 5 people including the driver.
«80 2.0 E» have a front wheel drive vehicle with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This vehicle can be accelerated for 11.8 seconds to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 190 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a maximum output of 116 hp at 5400 rpm.
Gas tank volume of this auto is 66 l of petrol, thereby when intermediate fuel consumption is 8.5 l per 100 km, accordingly allows drive about 777 kilometers unrefuelled.
The front wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Rearward wheels have disks brakes and attached to the underframe through suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the following size - 195/65VR15.
Audi 80 is not examined for Euro NCAP crash test. This car has passive safety systems (driver airbags), however there is no active systems of safety.


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The Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSCCJ) degree program is designed to provide students with a high level of theoretical and empirical knowledge about crime and criminal justice. The program provides students with the advanced research skills needed for careers as criminal justice researchers, leadership roles in criminal justice and related agencies and organizations, and for continued study in doctoral programs in criminology and criminal justice.
Both thesis and non-thesis options are available to complete the M.S. degree. Students who do not wish to write a thesis may complete a capstone policy paper. Students who elect to write a thesis will engage in research that makes a contribution to knowledge in the field.
Note: All requirements for the degree must be completed within six years from the date of the first course listed on the program of study.
download the master of science in criminology and criminal justice handbook.
The Master of Science Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice is a 30 credit hour program. This includes either (a) 24 credit hours of course work and 6 hours of thesis; or (b) 27 credit hours of coursework and 3 hours of a capstone policy paper.
Research methods and analytical techniques.
In addition, the student will select elective course work related to his/her areas of interest in consultation with the supervisory committee.
The Graduate College requires students to submit their Interactive Program of Study (iPOS) online when 18 credits have been scheduled.


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Ueli Gegenschatz (* 3. Januar 1971 im Appenzellerland; † 13. November 2009 in Zürich) war ein Schweizer Extremsportler. Er galt als der bekannteste Schweizer Base Jumper (Objektspringer), Gleitschirmflieger und Fallschirmspringer.

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Tätigkeiten
Gegenschatz absolvierte 1989 im militärischen Vorkurs für Fernspäher  seinen ersten Fallschirmsprung. Er wurde daraufhin zwar nicht Fernspäher, doch blieb er dem Springen treu: 1990 flog er erstmals mit einem Gleitschirm und gehörte fortan als Amateur zur erweiterten Weltspitze. Er war jahrelang Mitglied des Schweizer Paragliding Teams und gründete 1995 zusammen mit Hannes Arch und Andreas Hediger das Red Bull Acro Team. 1997 vollzog er in Norwegen seinen ersten Objektsprung von einer 1000 Meter hohen Felswand. Nebenbei arbeitete er als Versicherungsberater.

Der zuletzt in Speicher beheimatete Gegenschatz galt als Idol und Pionier der Schweizer Extremsportszene. Er hielt diverse Extremsportweltpremieren. Insgesamt absolvierte er ca. 6000 Sprünge. Dabei waren ca. 1500 Objektsprünge, wobei er sich nur einmal nennenswert verletzte (Fussbruch).

Der letzte Sprung

Am 11. November 2009 sprang Gegenschatz anlässlich eines Werbeauftritts im Auftrag von Red Bull vom 88 Meter hohen Zürcher Sunrise Tower. Dabei erfasste ihn ein Windstoss, worauf er zuerst auf eine Kante des 25 Meter hohen Sockelbaus der Türme und danach unkontrolliert auf dem Boden aufschlug. Wahrscheinlich hatte er sich beim Aufprall auf den Vorbau die Hüfte gebrochen und konnte deswegen den Aufprall auf den Asphalt nicht steuern; dadurch verletzte er sich zusätzlich am Kopf. Zunächst noch ansprechbar, erlag er zwei Tage später im Alter von 38 Jahren im Universitätsspital Zürich seinen schweren Verletzungen.

Da nur wenige Monate zuvor mit Eli Thompson ein anderer Objektspringer während Dreharbeiten für einen Promotionfilm von Red Bull tödlich verunglückt war, wurde nun Kritik an Red Bulls Marketing laut. Die Hinterbliebenen verteidigten allerdings Red Bull in einem offenen Brief, in dem sie daran erinnerten, dass der Antrieb zu dem gefährlichen Extremsport von Gegenschatz selbst ausging: "Das Basejumpen war ein Teil seines Lebens, auf den er niemals hätte verzichten wollen – auch im vollen Bewusstsein aller möglichen Konsequenzen."

Nach dem Tod des Motocross-Fahrers Eigo Satō im Februar 2013 entstand die ARD-Dokumentation Die dunkle Seite von Red Bull (2013). Sie thematisiert den Tod von Gegenschatz und fünf weiteren von Red Bull gesponserten Extremsportlern und wirft dem Konzern vor, die Sportler bewusst allzu riskanten Aktionen auszusetzen. In dem Film erklärt der Vater eines verunglückten Sportlers, selbst ein ehemaliger Profi-Abfahrtsläufer, warum Dreharbeiten die Gefahr erhöhen können: Bei riskanten Bedingungen würde ein Sportler, wenn er allein ist, auf bessere Bedingungen am nächsten Tag warten. Wenn aber alles für den Filmdreh bereitsteht, gebe es mehr Druck, "es jetzt zu machen". Der Sprecher der Polizei erklärte zum letzten Sprung von Ueli Gegenschatz: "Es waren böenartige Winde, und das war natürlich aufgrund dieser Situation sicher ein Risiko." Freunde von Gegenschatz gaben unterschiedliche Antworten auf die Frage, ob er unter dem durch den festgesetzten Termin, die Prämie von Red Bull und den Aspekt der Folgeaufträge entstandenen Druck ein Risiko eingegangen war, das er unter anderen Bedingungen vielleicht gemieden hätte.

Bedeutende Sprünge

 1989: erster Fallschirmsprung
 1990: erster Gleitschirmflug
 1997: erster Objektsprung in Norwegen von einer 1000 Meter hohen Klippe
 1998: 1. Platz im Skysurf Challenge Cup in Perris, Kalifornien
 2000: Extremhöhensprung mit Sauerstoffunterstützung (Absprunghöhe: 10.000 m ü. M., Aussentemperatur −55 °C)
 2000: erste Person mit einem Objektsprung vom "Pilz" ("Mushroom-Rock") in der Eiger-Nordwand
 2002: erste Person mit einem Objektsprung vom Matterhorn (Absprunghöhe 4200 m ü. M.)
 2002: 22 Objektsprünge von den Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur
 2005: erste Person, die an einem Tag (11 Stunden und 45 Minuten) Objektsprünge vom Eiger, dem Mönch und der Jungfrau (jeweils an der höchstmöglichen Stelle) absolvierte
 2005: 1. Platz bei den Summer Outdoor Games in Interlaken in den "Aerial Disciplines"
 2007: erster Wingsuit-Objektsprung von Eiger und Jungfrau
 2007: Wingsuitflug über den Popocatépetl
 2008: 1. Platz bei den Winter Outdoor Games in Chamonix
 2008: Objektsprung vom Eiffelturm in Paris
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Weblinks

 Die Basejumper von Lauterbrunnen SF-Dokumentation mit Ueli Gegenschatz, 2008 (46:48 Min.)
 Vortrag von Ueli Gegenschatz bei TED, 2009 (Video, 11:55 Min., englisch), mit deutschem Transkript
 Philippe Reichen: «Man hat zu ihm aufgeschaut». In: Tagblatt.ch, 17. November 2009.

Einzelnachweise

Basejumper
Fallschirmspringer (Schweiz)
Extremsportler (Schweiz)
Person (Red Bull)
Schweizer
Geboren 1971
Gestorben 2009
Mann

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"Ever since I accepted Jesus Christ in my life at an early age, I decided to follow Him and live for Him. Hope became my portion – the living and alive Hope!
The fact that Women of Hope is a radio programme dedicated for women is very special. In the Middle East, Arab women are marginalized, have no voice, and are not given their basic rights. Having a radio program that speaks to the heart and mind of Arab women and highlights their emotional, spiritual, physical, and social needs, makes Women of Hope special and important to our listeners. Arab women feel that they are not forgotten, that there is a voice who speaks up for them and who really cares for their various needs, and that there are women whom they can still trust with their issues and challenges.
As a producer and host, I have learned so many things throughout these past seven years. This journey has been like a school for my life, where God has opened my eyes to the needs of Arab women, to their broken hearts, to their hurting souls, to the beautiful women they are behind their veils, to the fact that they are longing to be seen and loved by someone.
There was a high need in the Arab world to speak hope to Arab women because women in our region, especially the non-Christians, are suppressed, looked down upon, and not treated equally as men on all levels. They are used as sexual objects and are considered less intellectual and less competent than men.
This oppression creates frustration and internal hatred in women's hearts, which results in a low self-image, distorted understanding of a woman's value in God's eyes, and hopelessness that only God can heal and restore. With this in mind, TWR Women of Hope for the Arab world was born after many years of prayer and preparation to speak hope to these hopeless Arab women.
There is much insecurity in the Arab world: political, economic, social, and others. However, we believe that God has put us in this region for a purpose. We are a minority population, and only 4% of the Middle East and North Africa claims to be Christian. If Christians leave the Middle East, who will speak hope to the non-Christians? How will they know of Christ?! Despite the BIG challenges we face daily in our region, we rejoice that there's a reason for our existence and presence here.
So, next time you hear about the Arab world or the Middle East, whether on the news or through social media, do not think of terrorists, the political conflicts, the continual and endless wars, the economic problems, the refugees crisis, or lack of freedom. Don't think of the darkness that hovers over the region. Instead, think of how God is using TWR and Women of Hope in the Arab World to speak H – O – P – E!


The CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) is expected to release the result for CBSE class 12th by the month of May 2018. The results shall be officially announced and released at their official web portal. The class 12 board examination is conducted by the CBSE, following up with their desired CBSE syllabus for every other regions in India.
Every academic year, the results for the same are announced during the month of May and CBSE 12th Result 2018 is likely to release on same month. More than thirteen lakh students appear for their board exams every year.
In order to check with the CBSE Result 2018 class 12thas a convenient one, the board has made every other possible measures to release the result on their official web portal, so that the students and their parents can easily access the result at ease.
Moreover, the 12th CBSE Result 2018 can be instantly checked by visiting the official web portal, which is definitely a great way of releasing result.
If you are still not clear about check CBSE 12th Result 2018 online, then you need to follow with these easy steps to find your scores online.
Open up any web browser from a device that has an internet connection in them and then visit the official website of CBSE through them. Get Latest CBSE Sample Papers for 10th or 12th exam preparation.
The results can be downloaded to the device as a PDF file or one can even take a soft copy of them straight from the CBSE website for any future references. Don't forget to check CBSE Improvement Exam 2018 Information on shikshadarpan.com.
These soft copies can be used only for personal purposes and the official mark sheet with CBSE seal in them shall be distributed in a week or two, after the results get officially declared.


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Welcome to the site of the nursery of Labradors "Terra Natale" who breeds and promotes high-breed dogs of remarkable breed - Labrador Retriever.
Are you looking for a healthy, beautiful and excellent grown Labrador puppy? or you just came to meet us, read articles and watch videos, we are happy to say to you - Welcome to the world of Labradors "Terra Natale"!
Sincerely, the owner of the nursery, Litvinenko Natalia!
We all want to have a devoted friend. And who can have such a quality as a Labrador? The desire to start it from time to time occurs in almost every person. The reasons for this may be different: loneliness, a pet for a child, an assistant in a hunt, a guard for housing. Depending on the goal, it is worthwhile to carefully choose.
The most famous breed in its dedication and hard work is considered to be Labrador Retriever. It floats beautifully and was previously used by fishermen to pull out nets. Today it can be found in different areas of our life. They are looking for explosives and drugs, help the disabled, excellent hunters. In this dog mind, beauty, dexterity, obedience, benevolence, sensitivity and other positive qualities are combined.
It can be safely attributed to the leaders on the criteria for the selection of a pet. Children often ask to buy a dog, but parents stop themselves from the fact that it can be aggressive. But you can not worry. This is not the case. She gets along well with children, is friendly with other animals. Despite the fact that it is suspicious of strangers, the first will never attack. Canine experts say that it is enough to simply train. The most important thing is to show her your love and affection.
Believe me, if you decide to start a dog, then you simply will not find a better option. He will be to you not only a faithful friend, comrade, but also support in difficult moments. After all, it is characteristic of a sense of empathy. His playfulness will help to brighten up your even the most sad moments of life.
Representatives of labrador nursery "Terra Natale" have a large number of awards. They have not once participated in exhibitions and shows. We devote a large amount of attention and time to preparing broods. The specialists of our center monitor the health of our pets and make all the necessary manipulations. After all, it is proper care and nutrition that allows a dog to live and develop fully. Choosing a true friend from us, you will make the right decision, as we will try to satisfy all your requests. And remember that getting a dog is quite a responsible matter. No wonder A. Saint-Exupery said: "We are responsible for those who have tamed." But this is not a reason to abandon our plans. If you have any doubts, then you can visit nursery of labradors "Terra Natale" and look at our pupils live. And be sure that they will not leave you indifferent and you will not leave us without a new friend!


Finely crush all the herbs and mix them in sesame oil to form a paste. Prepare a decoction from the herbs mentioned. After the decoction is made add the paste in it and boil it till the herbs are totally infused in the oil. Remove from heat and filter it. Transfer the filtrate in a clean bottle and store it away from heat, light and moisture.
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The Vampire Diaries coming to the CW
Posted: April 21, 2009 in 90210, Candice Accola, Degrassi, Ian Somerhalder, Katerina Graham, Kayla Ewell, Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Shenae Grimes, Twilight, Vampire Diaries, Zac Efron, Zach Roerig
I'm a huge fan of the Twilight Series, but when I finished those books, a void was left and I needed something to fill it. So, I started a search online that lead me to a series called The Vampire Diaries. The Vampire Diaries are written by LJ Smith, and she began writing them in 1991. The first 4 books were all released in the 90's, and then LJ started a new trilogy in 2008. The story is about a beautiful girl (Elena) who is torn between two vampire brothers (Stefan and Damon).
Now The CW is developing The Vampire Diaries for television. The pilot will be wrapping by the end of this week. Some interesting cast choices have already been made. The most noteable actor to join the show in the pivotal role of Damon is Ian Somerhalder of "Lost" fame. Also, Nina Dobrev (who stars on Degrassi as Mia) has landed the role of Elena. Interesting choice since Elena is supposed to be a platinum blonde with blue eyes, and Nina has almost black hair with dark brown eyes. The CW sure is loving snagging those Degrassi stars. They stole Shanae Grimes to play Annie Wilson on the new 90210 and now Nina.
Ian Somerhalder as evil vampire brother, Damon
Nina Dobrev as the beautiful and popular Elena
Also cast on the show is Zach Roerig (former daytime star from As the World Turns and One Life to Live. Zach will play Matt, Elena's ex boyfriend who is the most popular guy in school and a jock.
Zach Roerig as popular jock, Matt
Paul Wesley has been cast as the good vampire brother, Stefan. Paul has appeared on several shows including 24, Army Wives, and American Dreams.
Paul Wesley as heroic vampire, Stefan
Katerina Graham will be playing the psychic character, Bonnie. Katerina has appeared in several films, including the most recent Zac Efron flick "17 Again". She has also appeared on TV on several shows including The OC and Hannah Montana.
Katerina Graham as psychic, Bonnie
Party girl, Vicki, will be played by Kayla Ewell who has also appeared on The OC, Bones, Boston Public, Freaks and Geeks, and The Bold and the Beautiful.
Kayla Ewell as party girl, Vicki
Candice Accola, who is pretty new on the scene, has been cast as Elena's former friend turned enemy, Caroline. Candice doesn't have a huge resume, but she has appeared on the CW's Supernatural.
Candice Accola as Elena's frenemy, Caroline
I'm really looking forward to this show. The CW just keeps pumping out the kind of shows I would love. What do you think? Are you looking forward to this show?


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A Quinta do Sorilhal é uma secular propriedade rural de arquitectura barroca, estabelecida num terreno com cerca de 5.300m2, localizada na pitoresca vila de Parada do Bouro, situada na margem esquerda do rio Cávado, aos pés do Parque Nacional Peneda Gerês - no Minho, região norte de Portugal.

Construída no ano de 1750 e de incontável valor histórico, a moradia foi habitada pelo Capitão-Mor da região e é parte do Património Arquitectónico de Portugal. Além disto, sua capela era ponto de encontro e descanso para pelegrinos que rumavam a Santiago de Compostela.

Com natureza exuberante e nascentes de água, possui belíssimos jardins são repletos de flores das mais bonitas espécies, nomeadamente: camélias das mais variadas cores, glicínias, hortênsias, lírios, narcisos, margaridas, rosas, jarros, gladíolos, portulacas, lírios do Gerês, etc.

Também há na quinta carvalhos centenários e frondosas árvores frutíferas que ao longo das estações do ano produzem laranjas, nêsperas, figos, limões, bananas, uvas e castanhas.

História

Construída em granito no ano de 1750 e de incontável valor histórico, a moradia foi habitada pelo Capitão-Mor da Ribeira de Soaz, antigo concelho de Portugal, localizado nos actuais municípios de Vieira do Minho, Póvoa de Lanhoso e Terras de Bouro. Teve foral em 1515 e foi suprimido em 1834.

À beira da propriedade há uma estrada romana que, nos séculos XVIII e XIX foi utilizada como um dos antigos caminho portugueses para Santiago de Compostela. Os peregrinos que por lá passavam avistavam vieiras esculpidas na fachada da capela da Quinta do Sorilhal, que tinham o propósito de alertá-los que, além de fazer suas preces, naquele local poderiam descansar, alimentar-se e si e a seus animais.

Património Arquitectónico

Faz parte do Património Arquitectónico de Portugal, de acordo com documentação do SIPA – Sistema de Informação para o Património Arquitetónico, gerido pela Direção-Geral do Património Cultural (DGPC).

A Quinta do Sorilhal é citada nos livros:

- "Património Arqueológico e Arquitectónico de Veira do Minho" dos autores Luís Fontes e Ana Roriz.

- "Património de Vieira" de José Carlos Ferreira e Francisco de Assis, 2007.

- "O Minho Pitoresco", escrito em 1886 por José Augusto Vieira.

- "Guia do Património Cultural do Concelho de Vieira do Minho", da autoria de Paulo Manuel da Silva em abril de 2019.

Quintas de Portugal
Parada de Bouro


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Moneilema subrugosum is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Bland in 1862.

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Sam Burchfield at PC
Lucas Pressley, Staff Writer
Friday night, PC got to experience live music thanks to the artist Sam Burchfield. Very popular with those of us who have been to Montreat, NC, Sam's most recently garnered media attention has been his successful audition onto American Idol.
Sam was able to put on a free concert thanks to the help of Zach Wells, David Sellman and the SGA here at PC. Sam Burchfield and his band played in front of Richardson around 8 after the well-done opening act by Alex Hunnicut.
The group played through Sam Burchfield's original work, along with a few carefully placed covers to create some variety. To describe the performance, the best words that come to mind are versatility and energetic. The band, which had our own Zach Wells playing multiple instruments, was able to play through a wide range of styles. Jumping from folk ballad to a ska groove to disco-esque funk to Disney swing, Sam and the band were able to play them all with deft and ease.
The backing band was composed of skillful artists able to switch from keys to trombone or banjo to guitar. One of the best performances came in the cookin' jam "She Got Your Love," which is an ode to girls falling for the wrong guy.
For an encore they played the current radio hit "Happy" by Pharrell Williams, encouraging everyone to get up close to the stage and party along to the music. One of the great things about the band is the happiness you can see on all their faces while they are playing. These are guys that truly love what they are doing and want to pass the love on to anyone willing to listen. This energy was evident in the crowd, who all had a great time.
When asked what he enjoyed best about playing, Sam replied, "My favorite part of performing live is definitely the people. Each time you play, you are playing to a completely different crowd, that will never be the same." Sam's EP, "Where to Run," is out on iTunes and Spotify right now. I highly recommend it and am sure that although this may be the first, this certainly won't be the last time you hear from Sam Burchfield.
For more information, visit his website at www.samburchfield.com.
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Basically the whole letter to "Westminster's Parliamentary Delegation To Malaysia" is centred around 1MDB and the fact that Pakatan Harapan is not able to use the Malaysian Parliament to play up the 1MDB matter. Mahathir and Pakatan Harapan are hoping that the British Members of Parliament will go to Malaysia and will scold the Malaysian Members of Parliament like an old English schoolmaster scolding schoolboys.
THE CORRIDORS OF POWER
Raja Petra Kamarudin
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is really desperate that his move to oust Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak by of before July 2015 has failed miserably and he is no closer to launching his political dynasty by appointing his son, Mukhriz, as Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister and eventually the Prime Minister.
What is even more worrying for Mahathir is the fact that not only is his political dynasty a no-go but his business empire is facing the threat of collapsing as well. Once the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) establishes that not only did Bank Negara lose the equivalent of RM99 billion today but that most of the money was stolen, Mahathir is going to see his property go under the hammer.
Pakatan Harapan was hoping to bring 30 questions, all related to 1MDB, to Parliament but failed. The 1MDB issue is all they have to use against Najib so they thought if they can bring these questions to Parliament then they can give a new lease of life to what can be considered an already dead issue.
The 30 questions to Parliament regarding 1MDB that Pakatan Harapan hopes will keep the 1MDB matter alive until the next general election
When that failed Matthias Chang came up with the idea of using the UK Parliament to attack the Malaysian Parliament. Matthias then drafted the "Open Memo To Westminster's Parliamentary Delegation To Malaysia" (which you can read below) and told Sarawak Report to publish it.
We just cannot imagine a delegation of British Members of Parliament making a trip to India so that they can scold the Indian Members of Parliament because they are not running India the way Britain would like India run. Or would the Americans accept Theresa May phoning Donald Trump and scolding him for not running America properly and for getting Russia to help him win the US presidential election?
Mahathir must be really desperate to ask Matthias to draft this 'Open Letter' — and Matthias a raving lunatic for asking Sarawak Report to publish it. During Mahathir's time, when he was Prime Minister, if the British (or Australians, Americans, etc.) open their mouth and say one small thing about Malaysia, or the way he is running Malaysia, Mahathir would go berserk.
Margaret Thatcher and Mahathir eventually kiss and make up after the 'cold war' with Britain that Mahathir launched
Margaret Thatcher once said something to offend Mahathir and he issued a "Buy British Last" policy and launched a boycott of British goods and services. Mahathir will never allow any foreign government or foreign leader to comment about him or Malaysia. And if anyone worked with foreign countries to criticise Malaysia he would call them traitors whose citizenship should be revoked and they should be declared stateless people.
Yes, if Mahathir could have it his way he would do what North Korea does to those who collaborate with South Korea. Unfortunately the only thing Mahathir could do was to detain them without trial under the ISA or jail them on charges of sodomy. Matthias is lucky today's Prime Minister is Najib and not Mahathir or else he would never dare draft that letter and ask Sarawak Report to publish it knowing that will be the last thing he does.
In that sense there is far more freedom and democracy under Najib if Matthias can write what he wrote below and still walk around a free man. Under Mahathir you will get detained before you even wrote it because, as Mahathir said, "We use the ISA to detain people even before they commit a crime, and while they are still thinking of committing the crime, because the ISA is a prevention law." Yes, that was what Mahathir said to explain why he arrests people just for thinking of writing the letter below.
Open Memo To Westminster's Parliamentary Delegation To Malaysia
Dear Honourable Members,
When you arrive in Kuala Lumpur later this week you will find their parliament to be sitting. Don't be fooled.
It was convened today after months of inactivity and will be recessed on August 12th, a total of 12 days of actual business.
It was also open for less than a month in March and will open again only in October for less than a month (if that is not interrupted by plans for a flash election, which appears currently on the cards). In all, just 57 days in a year, allowing Malaysia's very well paid MPs to effectively treat their representative responsibilities as a sort of part-time hobby.
This is not least because even whilst sitting they are not allowed to perform their primary function, which is to call the government to account by demanding answers over matters of concern.
In Malaysia the executive ignores the 'parler' in parliament and takes it upon itself to vet each and every question that an MP is allowed to ask. The sacred principles of parliamentary privilege and freedom of speech are thus chucked into the dustbin thanks to an outrageous system of simply striking out any discussion of awkward issues.
You will not therefore be surprised to hear that all questions by opposition MPs on the current most pressing issue of the day, which is the scandalous misappropriation of billions of dollars of public money by the Prime Minister, have been ditched as 'inappropriate' at the start of this session.
The principal tool for this 'screening' is an interesting Standing Order 23(1)(c), which states that "a question shall not contain any argument, interference, opinion, imputation, epithet or misleading, ironical or offensive expression, nor shall a question be frivolous or be asked seeking information on trivial matters".
There are a number of other similarly catch all standing orders that might alternatively be applied.
The fellow who dictates whether something is "frivolous" or "trivial" or contains "inference" or is "offensive" or whatever it may be, is the Speaker of the House aided by his government controlled staff. In Malaysia the Speaker is not a bi-partisan champion to protect MP's interests, he is effectively at the beck and call of the Prime Minister to run the house, as if he were the teacher of a classroom and Najib the headmaster. The present speaker, an unelected Senator, was announced to his post by the Government in 2008.
This, of course, turns on its head the fundamental keystone of our democratic system (upon which Malaysia is constituted) which is that the people are sovereign and their representatives in Parliament therefore entitled to ask what they like (foul language and brickbats excepted).
Thanks to this rampant abuse of lawful procedure the managers of the house have struck out all questions inconvenient to Najib, including questions about why the Prime Minister used RM9.5 million stolen from 1MDB to personally pay the special prosecutor during the trial of the opposition leader? Anwar's earlier acquittal was over-turned thanks to an untoward appeal by prosecutors.
The above would seem to be an extremely valid question you might think, especially since the prosecutor had earlier claimed he was doing the job for free 'for the good of the country' – odd in itself.
You might also be tempted to ask how it could be that an acquittal for a criminal charge could have been appealed in such a manner, without any further evidence arising or even a re-trial on the case?
But, by now you will probably have realised that you have entered a La La land of phony democracy and phony institutions, where the higher judges are generally believed to do what Najib tells them (although you are imprisoned for voicing that opinion, which has been deemed 'seditious').
Another question that has been binned from the batch put forward by the opposition was why did the PM also personally pay RM10 million out of the same stolen money to the Chief of Defence Intelligence just a few weeks before the last election?
Najib has long since been forced to admit that he bought the last election, pouring hundreds of millions of ringgit into the coffers of his own political party, allied MPs, bag carriers and the like – he doesn't deny it. He is just arguing the toss as to whether the money was stolen from Malaysia's own public funds (demonstrably the case) or 'donated' by a foreign power (an anonymous/bogus Saudi Royal), which was the best excuse he could cook up at the time.
Take your pick, it's all illegal, which is why the Prime Minister doesn't want to answer questions about 1MDB, the false imprisonment of the opposition leader or any other such sensitive matters.
It is not that Malaysians are happy about this state of affairs. Most are only too painfully aware that the thieves had taken over in the kitchen of this decades old regime some time ago.
By the time Najib succeeded to the top job in 2009 he had plainly determined that he could take control of the whole rotten edifice: elevate himself to full autocratic status; personally help himself to the lion's share of the country's finances and install himself as some kind of political and religious icon, in keeping with the system in certain Gulf countries which he is constantly given to praising. In KL they have already nicknamed him 'The Emperor' or 'Crime Minister', never a genuine democrat.
People do remember better times and they are dismayed and angered by their predicament under Najib, when what is needed is reform. However, Najib is an election cheat and he is also a top world-ranking briber. They fear they may not be able to dislodge him.
Take for example those very MPs who have been turned to puppets by his outrageous abuses of procedure – in 2015 he didn't just give them a pay-rise for their non-jobs, he more than doubled their pay. In fact, he nearly trebled it: Salaries went up from RM6,500 a month to RM16,000!
That will shut them up he must have thought. Since that kind gesture Najib has rarely found it convenient to step inside the Houses of Parliament in Putrajaya. He once explained that he had better things to do with his time than waste it answering MPs: like going on foreign trips and engaging in PR stunts and all the rest.
Instead, complain frustrated would-be legislators, junior ministers are put up to answer questions, for which they are not equipped to manage any supplementary issues. "They always say they will have to go back and ask", one critic grumbled to Sarawak Report.
What just about everyone would like to do, therefore, is throw Najib out at the ballot box, then bring in a slew of reforms that would rectify this dreadful situation; return checks and balances; restore independent institutions and bring the representatives of the people back to their rightful position as the sovereign power within the state.
However, Malaysians have been driven to ask for outside help. Although domestic forces have now joined across the political spectrum to champion the removal of the corrupted Emperor, they say matters have gone so far that they need an objective outside referee to make sure elections are conducted fairly.
They are also concerned that Najib is thrashing around for excuses to utilise new and unconstitutional emergency powers that would enable him to take full personal control of the country without reference to the monarchy or anyone else – and run it as he chooses.
His docile MPs nodded through that 'National Security' bill after it was introduced late at night on the last day of a previous parliamentary session last year. So, now that he has a dictatorship law in his back pocket Najib is clearly toying with the idea of by-passing the election or ignoring its result, if neccessary.
It is for this reason that Malaysians are asking for prompt engagement by countries such as the UK. They want to see enforcement action on the 1MDB affair – now that the fact of money laundering has been well and truly established – including warrants issued against the perpetrators.
Also, just as vital and important, they as asking for outside monitoring when it comes to the next election.
Najib is fully intending to cheat: he has been playing around with the electoral register for months and has already started announcing bribes and handouts; but it is jiggery pokery at the ballot boxes that opposition folk are worried most about.
This matter is of grave and pressing concern and it is your duty as Commonwealth MPs to start lobbying now to be part of the process of ensuring at least a modicum of standards and supervision in this up-coming election – even if this is the only one thing you do of value on what will doubtless otherwise be a very jolly trip over to KL.
It is not just Malaysians to whom this matters. It is important also to the UK, not least because come 2020 whoever governs Malaysia will assume the top position as Chairman of the Commonwealth. It will do very little credit to the already fragile reputation of the Commonwealth if it is to be publicly led by the man who has become the world's most notorious kleptocrat and evader of justice in his own country.
So, now it's over to you!
Agus Sodikin July 26, 2017 at 11:01 AM
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BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Following a string of explosive accidents, federal officials said today that crude oil being shipped by rail from the Northern Plains across the U.S. and Canada may be more flammable than traditional forms of oil. A safety alert issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation warns the public, emergency responders and shippers about the potential high volatility of crude from the Bakken oil shale patch. The massive oil reserve is fueling the surging industry in eastern Montana and western North Dakota, which is now the nation's second-largest oil producer.
Railroads reach agreement with U.S.
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Home > Mathematics and Statistics > Faculty Works > 539
Mathematics and Statistics Faculty Research & Creative Works
C. P. E. Bach and the Tradition of Passion Music in Hamburg
Stephen L. Clark, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
S. L. Clark, "C. P. E. Bach and the Tradition of Passion Music in Hamburg," Early Music, Oxford University Press, Jan 1988.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1093/earlyj/XVI.4.533
© 1988 Oxford University Press, All rights reserved.


The House of Commons paid a six-figure legal bill incurred by a group of Conservative MPs named in an unsuccessful legal challenge of the 2011 election results based on misleading robocalls.
Sources tell the Citizen that the House's secretive Board of Internal Economy agreed to approve payments for fees incurred by at least six MPs who were named as respondents in the Federal Court challenge, which was backed by the Council of Canadians, an advocacy group.
The court in 2013 had ordered the council to pay the MPs a total of $13,206 – just a small share of the $355,907 their lawyer, Arthur Hamilton, had sought to recover.
At the time, it was thought the Conservative Party would pay for the remainder of MPs' legal bills, but it now appears that the House stepped in and paid at least part of it with taxpayers' money.
In a May 2013 ruling, Judge Richard Mosley rejected the council's application to have the results of the election tossed out in six ridings but still found evidence that electoral fraud had occurred during the campaign. He did not find any one party responsible but pointed to the use of the Conservative Party's voter-contact database in misleading pre-recorded "robocalls" made to voters.
A former Conservative campaign worker, Michael Sona, was convicted last year for his role in deceptive robocalls sent to voters in Guelph on election day. He is currently appealing the conviction and his nine-month jail sentence.
The exact amount the House paid to Hamilton's firm, Cassels Brock, is not known.
In June 2013, Hamilton asked the court to order costs of $355,907, which included 577 billable hours of work performed by Hamilton and two of his colleagues. He told the court even that amount represented a fraction of the true costs. Hamilton charged $500 per hour, according to documents submitted in court.
Included in the costs was $166,363 to pay for expert witnesses brought in to provide evidence during the week-long hearing. It is unclear if the board agreed that the House should pay those costs, too.
Hamilton could not be reached for comment this week.
The House of Commons would not confirm the payment and a spokesperson referred inquiries about it to the published minutes of the board meetings.
The minutes are too vague to determine how much taxpayers' money was paid, to whom or for what reason. They cite at least one case involving a request to pay legal bills incurred by more than one MP but do not say which ones or the nature of the case. The amount paid is also not disclosed.
The Council of Canadians' legal challenge argued that misleading live and prerecorded calls changed the election outcome in six closely fought ridings, represented by Conservative MPs Kelly Block, John Duncan, Jay Aspin, Joyce Bateman, Lawrence Toet and Ryan Leef. Ontario MP Joe Daniel was initially named as a respondent but was later dropped from the proceedings.
Duncan, who, as Conservative whip, sits on the board, declined comment but Toet, a Manitoba MP, confirmed this week that the House has paid his legal fees.
"The House paid for that because it was a House expense," he said. He was unable to remember the amount paid.
Bateman said she would check and follow up with a response but did not. The other MPs named in the legal action did not respond either.
Then, in February 2014, "The Board approved the payment of legal fees in a complaint." It is unclear if this is the robocalls case.


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July 2, 2019News Alert
New Washington Legislation Steps on the Electric Vehicle Accelerator
Beveridge & DiamondEric Christensen, Dave Weber
As part of a package of bills aimed at reducing the state's greenhouse gas emissions, the 2019 Washington State legislature passed legislation that should accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), as well as vehicles fueled with hydrogen and other alternative fuels.
The new legislation, along with three companion bills – the Washington Clean Energy Transformation Act , which requires Washington's electric utilities to phase out greenhouse-gas emitting generation by 2045, a bill limiting emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (gases used in refrigeration and other industrial processes), and a bill imposing new energy efficiency requirements on commercial buildings – promise to profoundly change Washington's energy consumption patterns over the next two to three decades.
The electric vehicle legislation took a rather unusual path. Initially, the legislature adopted SHB 1512 in April, which focuses primarily on utility electrification transportation plans. A more comprehensive bill, ESSB 2042 was adopted in May and includes amendments to SB 1512, extensions of several tax credits, and new grant and education programs. Together, the bills substantially change the landscape for EVs in Washington.
Authority for Consumer-Owned Utilities to Adopt EV Programs
After several unsuccessful tries in previous sessions, the new legislation succeeded in providing explicit authority for municipally-owned utilities and Public Utility Districts to encourage adoption of EVs. The legislation broadly authorizes these public agencies to adopt "electrification of transportation" plans that encourage the electrified transportation options "across all customer classes." This should remove any doubt about the authority of consumer-owned utilities to build EV charging infrastructure, encourage EV adoption by their customers, and otherwise to facilitate electrification of transportation.
The new bills authorize electrification plans that may include a broad range of measures to encourage electrification. In addition, the utility may consider demand response, dynamic pricing, indirect load control, and the pursuit of other system efficiencies. These provisions will allow utilities to, for example, encourage EV charging at night and at other times when system demand is low, thus minimizing the need for new infrastructure to meet EV charging demand. In addition, utilities will be able to integrate EV charging operations into load management programs by controlling when EVs are charged and even using EV batteries as a way to balance generation produced by intermittent resources such as wind and solar. As EV adoption expands, EVs could thus become an important load-balancing and energy storage resource for Washington's consumer-owned utilities.
The legislation imposes only one major limitation on these programs: the costs of the programs may not increase "net costs to ratepayers in excess of one-quarter of one percent." If EV loads are carefully managed by utilities, this limitation should not be a major barrier to adopting robust EV programs because the added loads created by EVs create a significant new source of revenue for utilities that, if new EV-related loads are carefully managed, can be accommodated by using existing transmission and distribution capacity.
Electric Vehicle Plans for Investor-Owned Utilities
The legislation also adopts expanded authority for the Utilities & Transportation Commission (UTC) to review and approve EV infrastructure and incentive plans for Washington's regulated investor-owned utilities (IOUs). The legislation requires IOUs submitting electrification of transportation plans to align those plans with their existing planning horizon and broadly authorizes the deployment of EV charging infrastructure, incentives for EV adoption, and other services such as education. The UTC is given equally broad authority to acknowledge the electrification of transportation plans submitted by the IOUs.
The legislation retains the existing incentive for IOUs to invest in EV infrastructure, allowing an incentive rate of return of up to 2% on capital invested in EV supply equipment deployed for the benefit of ratepayers. However, those capital expenditures may not increase the utility's annual retail revenue requirements by more than one-quarter of one percent after accounting for the revenue benefits of EV adoption.
New Grants and Assistance Programs Encourage Alternative-Fueled Vehicles
The new legislation authorizes two new grant programs that, if appropriations are forthcoming, could substantially aid the adoption of alternative-fueled vehicles. First, the legislation authorizes a new green transportation capital grant program that will support the conversion of public vehicle fleets to alternative fuels, including electricity, hydrogen, or fuel cells. Second, the legislation authorizes a new pilot program of grants to non-profit agencies, local governments, and housing authorities to provide low- and moderate-income workers who are not readily served by mass transit access to alternative-fueled vehicles through car-sharing programs or other similar programs.
The legislation also directs the WSU Extension Energy program to provide technical assistance and education to public agencies to assist in them in acquiring and operating alternative-fueled vehicle fleets.
Tax Benefits for EV and Alternative Fuel Adoption
The legislation also adopts, renews, or extends several major tax incentives for the purchase of EVs by businesses and individuals. First, the existing retail sales and use tax exemptions for EVs and other alternative-fuel vehicles are extended through 2025 and are expanded to include tax exemptions for batteries and other equipment sold as a component of an electric bus or bus fueled by another type of alternative fuel. The retail sales and use tax exemptions are also extended to battery-powered marine propulsion systems, recognition of promising new approaches to powering watercraft with alternative fuels.
Second, to encourage the conversion of commercial vehicle fleets, a tax credit for businesses who pay Washington's Business & Occupancy tax is increased and extended, allowing a tax credit of up to fifty percent of the cost of purchasing alternative fuel vehicles, as well as the fueling infrastructure needed to fuel these vehicles.
Third, the existing exemption from leasehold excise taxes (taxes imposed on revenues from leases of public lands) is extended to 2025 and expanded to include hydrogen fueling and production facilities as well as EV charging infrastructure.
The West Coast as a Major New EV Market
Washington has already made significant progress in EV adoption: in 2015, Gov. Inslee set a goal of 50,000 EVs on the road by 2020 and, as of December 2018, 42,000 EVs were registered in the state. The new legislation should accommodate a much faster rate of adoption and, in combination with similar policies in Oregon and California, should make the West Coast a major market for EVs and other alternative-fueled vehicles.
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Anti-spammer fined $60K for DNS lookup 'hack'
Whois also ruled dodgy by North Dakota court
John Leyden Thu 17 Jan 2008 // 19:05 UTC
David Ritz, the veteran American spam-fighter, has been hit by $60,000 in fines plus lawyers fees after losing a civil suit that accused him of illegal hacking.
Sierra Corporate Design, a North Dakota business run by alleged former spammer Jerry Reynolds, sued Ritz for hacking and trespass offences. Ritz was accused of conducting unauthorized whois and DNS lookups. Edward Falk, another anti-spam campaigner and operator of the "Spam Tracking Page", was named as co-defendant.
The complaint alleged that Ritz "hacked" servers owned by Sierra (which describes itself as a specialist web hosting and internet services firm), obtaining confidential internal network configuration data (using a zone transfer, host -l command) and domain name information (using whois) before publishing that data on the net. It was alleged that Falk assisted Ritz by republishing his findings. The case was originally filed in May 2005. An injunction, which allowed Sierra's lawyers to ask Google to purge its Usenet archives of "offending material" was issued in August 2005.
In October 2006, the North Dakota court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction over Falk, a Californian resident, dismissing the suit against him. The case against Ritz proceeded.
Hearings in Fargo last October before Judge Cynthia Rothe-Seeger resulted in a surprise 11 January ruling (PDF, transcript with commentary) against Ritz. He was ordered to pay $53,000 in damages, a $10,000 fine for contempt against breaching an injunction and lawyers' fees, which could run into tens of thousands.
It's unclear if Ritz intends to appeal. His problems don't stop there because he faces possible criminal prosecution over the same supposed offences.
The case has sparked concern and support from the anti-spam community. "He [Ritz] got prosecuted for using the same Unix tools that the rest of us use all the time to troubleshoot problems, admin our systems, and track spammers," notes Reg reader Mark.
Supporters are urged to donate to a legal defense fund, set up to defend anti-spam activists against so-called SLAPP lawsuits (getting sued for speaking out on a matter of public concern).
In a separate case Reynolds sued Falk unsuccessfully for defamation for calling him a porn spammer.
Falk had accused Reynolds of involvement with Netzilla, for a time the single largest source of spam on Usenet. The published allegations led to the unsuccessful "John Doe" lawsuit against Falk in Reynolds' home town of Fargo, ND.
More background on the history of legal antagonism between Falk and Reynolds can be found at Falk's site here and elsewhere. ®
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Q: Tel:* and Sms:* links don't work on ios under cordova in phonegap? My app uses href: tel links and it worked correctly, when I first released it a year ago.
I used allow-intent in my config.xml:
  <access origin="*"/>
  <access origin="tel:*" launch-external="yes"/>
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  <allow-intent href="geo:*"/>

But now freshly compiled app for iOS with the same config doesnt work with href: tel links. Just nothing happens.
As said here: cordova - Why tel:* links don't work on ios? - Stack Overflow
I need to remove allow-navigation from config.xml. But I dont have it there.
What is the proper configuration to make it work under new cordova?
EDIT: other external links and sms:* dont work as well, but on iPad tel:* link offers to copy number (expected behaivior)

A: Try removing the access origin for tel and sms
<access origin="tel:*" launch-external="yes"/>
<access origin="sms:*" launch-external="yes"/>

Also you can try setting the CLI version to 6.4.0, there has been some changes in how the intent and navigation filter worked in cordova-ios 4.3.0 and you are using 4.2.0
<preference name="phonegap-version" value="cli-6.4.0" />
But I've seen a bug report about tel links working when the app was locally compiled with Cordova but not working on Phonegap Build, so it might be a bug there.

A: Comment both the below allow-navigation and access origin launch-external sets of links from config.xml (Manifest) for the tel:, sms: and mailto:* links to work on ionic cordova or phonegap with android and ios:
<allow-navigation href="tel:*" />
<allow-navigation href="mailto:*" />

<access origin="tel:*" launch-external="yes" />
<access origin="mailto:*" launch-external="yes" />

Maybe, this is so because the latest Cordova and Phonegap versions are designed to use the below set of allow-intent links instead of allow-navigation and access origin launch-external links:
<allow-intent href="tel:*" />
<allow-intent href="sms:*" />
<allow-intent href="mailto:*" />

A: This is also an issue with inAppBrowser 5.0.0 and Cordova 11.
The fix is in GitHub so the solution is to use that version:
cordova plugin add https://github.com/apache/cordova-plugin-inappbrowser/

Call the telephone link like this:
onclick="window.open('tel:00000000', '_blank', 'hidden=yes'); return false;"

Note that it only seems to work if the number contains no spaces.

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Mine is now up and running. Any idea what i can compare the initial flow data to? Calibration doubled the June usage. Went from 3600 to 8000 gallons with 3100 saved.
My water bill shows units. But i dont know what that means.


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Q: Click event on table row, except td with class="someClass" I want to do some operations after click on row, except td with class='someClass'
  $('#mainTable tr td:not([class=someClass])').unbind().live('click',function ()
  {
  //some operation
  });

what is wrong?
note: this td is not last td in table.

A: Maybe I'm missing something here but can't you just...
$('#mainTable tr td').not('.someClass').click(function(){
  //some operation
});

A: Have you looked into using hasClass?
If you leave the click event bound then on the  td click event check
$(this).hasClass("SomeClass");

The article probably explains how to use it better than I could


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100 points in the standings? Check.
Home ice clinched for Round One? Check.
First place hopes in the Pacific still alive? Check.
Game on for a first round Battle of Alberta? Hold that thought, by this time tomorrow we'll know for sure one way or the other.
It wasn't the prettiest of affairs on Saturday night, but Edmonton Oilers had just enough offence, defence and goaltending to hold off the Vancouver Canucks, 3-2 and crash thought the 100-point mark, a milestone that will be achieved by at most 10 teams this season.
With the win they reached 101 points, just two back of first place Anaheim Ducks, each with one game left to play tomorrow night and the Oilers holding the tie-breaker. With Saturday's other results, the Flames clinched the first wild-card spot in a tie-breaker, and will play the Pacific Division winner. That will be Anaheim unless the Ducks lose — at home, in regulation — to Los Angeles tomorrow night and Edmonton wins their own home finale vs. Vancouver.
Give the Canucks credit, they have battled the Oilers hard in four out of four meetings this season, but have struggled mightily to beat Talbot. All four times they have met this season, Edmonton and Vancouver played a scoreless first period; all four times the squad that broke the ice in the middle frame went on to win. Hard to believe VanCity finished their schedule with 12 consecutive losses on their home ice based on the tough games they've given Edmonton all year. But on this night the Oilers were oh-so-slightly the better team: shot attempts 58-54 EDM; shots on goal 35-31 EDM; scoring chances 21-19 EDM; Grade A chances 16-14 EDM; score 3-2 EDM. (Scoring chance data compiled by the Cult of Hockey's David Staples — log and summary.) The Oilers also outhit the Canucks 16-13 while winning 51% of the faceoffs. Whatever categories got counted, the visitors usually had a slight edge.
#2 Andrej Sekera, 7. Another solid two-way game from the veteran, who saw the puck heading north on his watch all night. He played 17½ minutes at evens during which time Oilers yielded 2 shots on goal (10 for), posting a well-deserved +1 on the night. Blocked 3 shots and fired 2 of his own at the good end. Contributed to 3 Oilers scoring chances, 0 against.
#4 Kris Russell, 7. A little higher event than his partner Sekera, but still a healthy 14-6 edge on the shot clock during his 18½ minutes at even strength. Earned an assist on Eberle's goal, his 6th in the last 9 games. More involved than usual in shooting the puck, firing 5 shot attempts, 2 of which were on goal. Got walked badly on one rush but otherwise it was largely a game of contain and control for Russell.
#6 Adam Larsson, 5. His pairing with Klefbom was marginally culpable on both Vancouver goals, both scored in a man-disadvantage situation (a second-period PK, then a late game 5v6). For the most part played his usual no-nonsense, in-your-face game, blocking 4 shots and landing a couple of hits, at least one of type "nasty". His nifty shot-pass that Caggiula tipped was among 4 contributions to 4 Oilers scoring chances; 3 against.
#13 David Desharnais, 4. Demoted with Pouliot to the fourth line with Pakarinen. Played just 9:15, during which time pretty much nothing happened. No chances recorded at either end of the ice on his watch, while his one shot attempt was blocked. Did make a decent defensive play in the late going. 2/5=40% on the dot and close to zero impact on the game.
#14 Jordan Eberle, 7. Led the Oilers with 8 shot attempts, 5 of which were on goal, and, importantly, 1 of which went in the goal. That was the ice-breaker early in the second period on a nice wrist shot that beat Ryan Miller high blocker. Later fired an accurate one-timer which forced one of Miller's best saves. Contributed to 8 Oilers' scoring chances on the night.
#19 Patrick Maroon, 4. Not really his night, as symbolized on one play where he took a teammate's blast off the back of the leg and went down hard (to his credit he struggled to his feet and went right back to the line of fire). Somehow found a way to miss the open net from about one foot away directly in front when he was handcuffed by McDavid's pass to his backhand side and awkwardly pulled the puck off the post. Seconds later was tagged with a -1 as the Canucks took the play the other way and scored to make the dying seconds interesting.
#25 Darnell Nurse, 4. Saw him good on one early play where he took charge of a dangerous looking 2-on-2 with his partner trapped up ice, and made it go away by aggressively standing up his man outside the blueline and denying the zone entry. But had plenty of problems behind said blueline, seeming particularly vulnerable to the heavy forecheck due to his inability to move the puck quickly enough, especially on his backhand side. Took exception when Bo Horvat fired him into the boards with a borderline hit, got up, dropped the gloves, and took an extra roughing penalty while not faring all that well in the actual fight.
#26 Iiro Pakarinen, 7. Played a hard 10 minutes at evens, chipped in some time on the penalty kill, and delivered an uncompromising two-way game. Loves to shoot and to hit, being credited with 3 of each. Cracked the plexiglass with one hit, another landed him in the penalty box when the ref (rightly) deemed it interference, while one of his shots wound up in the back of the net and ultimately stood up as the game winner. Pakarinen started the play deep in his own territory but busted his tail to join the play, clean up Lucic's rebound and fire it top cheddar. Perhaps his most noticeable game of the year, albeit just his 13th. Making a strong bid to be included in the playoff line-up.
#27 Milan Lucic, 8. Strong performance from the massive winger who made a key contribution to all three Edmonton goals. His forecheck pressure caused a turnover leading to Eberle's goal. His heavy shade in front of Miller aided the effectiveness of Letestu's deflection. Took a defensive penalty in the third, but emerged from the box to take a head-man pass, then proceeded to overpower 5'10, 190-pound Canucks defenceman-of-the-year Troy Stetcher in a ridiculously one-sided battle of strength. Turned that opportunity into an excellent shot which Ryan Miller stopped but couldn't contain the rebound. No official hits but was a key physical presence all the same. Played well in his defensive zone. By Staples' count was involved in 12 Edmonton scoring chances, an outstanding number for a non-McDavid. Fired 5 shots on net to tie linemate Eberle for the team high. The surging 666 Line was involved on the scoring play in 8 Edmonton goals on the three-game roadie, with Lucic himself scoring 5 points.
#29 Leon Draisaitl, 6. Some good moments as always, notably on the cycle where his abilities to protect the puck, see passing lanes develop and deliver the disc on target make him and his mates mighty tough to contain. Particularly noticeable was a first-period shift where his trio with McDavid and Maroon held the puckin Vancouver territory for what seemed like minutes, cycling the disc, working it into position, firing a shot attempt, recovering the rebound to start the cycle anew. Continues to excel at finding McDavid breaking into the neutral zone with deft outlet passes. "Third assist" on Letestu's PP tally, seconds after his own hard wrister had tested Miller. Had a couple of defensive issues, 0/5=0% on the dot being one of them.
#33 Cam Talbot, 8. Was great when he had to be, which was fairly often. For all the Canucks boast something of a popgun attack, the Oilers left the stopping to the last line of defence frequently. Did some of his best work against Horvat, Vancouver's scoring leader, who fired 4 shots. Made a splendid glove stop on newcomer Brock Boeser's heavy drive late in the third. No chance on either goal, each featuring some Sedin sorcery. Was named first star in the building and rightfully so. 31 shots, 29 saves, .935 Sv%.
#36 Drake Caggiula, 6. Energizer bunny continues to play with speed and purpose, contributing at even strength and to both special teams. Played a shade under 15 minutes, chipping in on 2 scoring chances (0 against) and posting modest but positive stats: 2 shots, 1 block, 1 hit, 3/5=60% on the dot, +1. Just starting to scratch the surface of the player he will become.
#44 Zack Kassian, 6. Had two new linemates but judging by deployment and ice time it was he who remained on the third line while his former mates moved down. Responded well to the new opportunity, producing 3 shots on goal after three previous games with none at all. 2 of them were on strong bull-rushes to the net which forced Miller to seal the net. Played a strong game without the puck as well, sporting stats of 3 hits, 2 blocks and 1 takeaway. Struggled a bit on the penalty kill.
#55 Mark Letestu, 7. Responded to his promotion with a strong outing that included nearly 14 minutes at evens and over 2 on each special team, with his 18:21 on the night nipping at McDavid's heels for most among forwards. To these eyes he has played his best even-strength hockey when teamed with Kassian, and their reunion after several weeks apart clicked right away. His high tip of a McDavid shot-pass on a third-period powerplay handcuffed Miller for his 16th of the year (just 3 at even strength) and also established a new career high with 35 points. More importantly it gave the Oilers the lead to stay, and came within an ace of standing up as his 7th game-winner of the season. 6/12=50% on the dot, though one lost PK draw led to a world of pain in Edmonton territory. Played a couple of shifts at right wing very late in the third period. Call him the Leatherman.
#67 Benoit Pouliot, 5. His theme song this year may be Radiohead's "How To Disappear Completely", a feat he very nearly achieved on the stat sheet: no points or penalties, 0 shot attempts let alone actual shots, 0 hits, 0 giveaways or takeaways, and 1 lonely blocked shot to show for 11:42 of ice time. Staples' count had him involved in (wait for it) zero scoring chances at either end, repeating his "feat" from last game, while shots on goal sawed off at 4-4 on his watch and goals at 0-0. The munching of uneventful minutes is not an entirely useless outcome on a winning team, but is frustrating to watch on many levels. Note that his grade of "average" might seem somewhat ironic but I feel strangely compelled.
#77 Oscar Klefbom, 6. Led the defence core in ice time in each of the three disciplines, and a whopping 24:53 overall. Wasn't firing the puck like he did in his breakout 4-point game in San Jose, but still contributed to 8 Oilers chances, 5 of them on the powerplay. Earned an assist on Letestu's goal on the PP, his 25th apple of the season. Had a couple of issues behind his own blueline (see Larsson comment), but also showed good skill in losing down a couple of rushes before they even made it that far.
#83 Matt Benning, 3. Finished a tough road trip with a third straight subpar game, at least to these eyes. The game is coming at him fast just now, and his play has seemed tentative, at times indecisive. Was lit up for no fewer than 6 Vancouver scoring chances, be they turnovers, positioning issues or lost battles. Did contribute to 4 the other way, notably an assist on the game-winner with an alert stretch pass to Lucic coming out of the box. There's a nice player here, but he seems to have hit the wall.
#93 Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, 7. Made an alert play to jump on a loose puck and set up Eberle's goal. He too chipped in on 8 scoring chances as his line has been buzzing. Lost some physical battles along the walls in his own end. Dominated on the dot with 12/17=71%, leading the team in all three categories.
#97 Connor McDavid, 7. His deft assist on the 2-1 goal extended his point streak to 13 games, the longest in the NHL this season. Related: his Oilers are 11-2-0 over those games, have long since clinched a playoff berth and are making a serious run for first in their division while McDavid himself has run away with the Art Ross race and threatens to hit triple digits. Just the one assist in this one, but in a one-goal game that play was a difference-maker. Very unfortunate not to add at least one more assist for his play to Maroon with the Canucks cage yawning wide. Took the puck for a solo dangle two or three times, making a large segment of the pro-Canuck crowd ooh and ahh with one move in particular. Made a dandy stick check to break up a dangerous Vancouver chance on what was otherwise not a great defensive night.
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