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SHORT STORIES:
"West 256th Street and Valles Avenue," (print) The McNeese Review (Volume 55, 2018)
"The Day the Linden Fell," (online) Menda City Review (Issue 31, Summer 2017). Read it here.
"Fairway," (online) riverbabble (Issue 31, Summer 2017). Read it here.
"Ray's Juice," (online) Foundling Review (Issue 1, March 2016). Read it here.
"Toroid," Pushcart nominee (online) Pithead Chapel (Volume 4, Issue 9, September 2015). Read it here.
"Ordinary," (ePublication and audio broadcast) The Flexible Persona (Issue 2.12, June 2015). Read it here.
"The Corner of Nutley Ave," (online) Cleaver Magazine (Issue 10, Spring 2015). Read it here.
"Match," (print) The Madison Review (Volume 36, No. 2, Spring 2015)
"Perfect," (online) St. Sebastian Review (Volume 5, Issue 1, Spring 2015). Download the free pdf and read it here.
"A Matter of Time," (print & ebook) Up, Do Flash Fiction by Women Authors (anthology, published by Spider Road Press, March 2014)
"Cambridge Friends," (online) About Place Journal (Volume II, Issue IV, A Civil Rights Retrospective, February 2014). Read it here.
"Off the Curb," (online & print) Crack the Spine (Issue 94, December 2013) & Crack the Spine: Spring 2014 (anthology, March 30, 2014). Read it here.
"Coyote," (print) Quiddity, International Literary Journal and Public-Radio Program (Volume 6, No. 2, Fall 2013)
"The Messenger," (print) Kestrel (Issue 29, Fall 2012)
"Thief," (online) The Other Journal, An Intersection of Theology and Culture (December 13, 2012). Read it here.
"Kind of Like You," (online) Opium Online Story Edition (August, 2012). Unfortunately, Opium has closed. You can, however, read "Kind of Like You" here.
"Hurricane Season," (print) The Westchester Review (Volume 5, 2011)
"The Suitcase," (print) Sheepshead Review (Volume 32, No. 2, Spring 2011)
MEMOIR:
"My Father's Walk, Remembering Richard Moore," (print) Light Poetry Magazine (Nos. 66-67, Autumn-Winter 2009-2010)
ANTHOLOGIES:
"The Messenger," (print) SIBLINGS: Our First Macrocosm (anthology, published by Wising Up Press, July 2015)
"Off the Curb," (print) Crack the Spine: Spring 2014 (anthology, published by Crack the Spine, March 30, 2014)
Current Project: domestic suspense with a twist. I look forward to sharing more news in the coming months!
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June Colter, 17, equestrienne in the Byrd Family Circus, thunders around the ring on horseback as she imagines leaving the circus to go to school. She defies her parents by studying in secret, helped by Jeta, an aged Romani drabarni, June's mentor and friend.
When Shai appears in his beat-up van before starting art college in the fall, June dares dream in ways she never has before.


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Even if arcade is not your cup of java, it is likely that you've heard of My Hero Academia, the east-meets-west superhero collection. It is really quite good, and it's very first tie-in match (the clumsily titled My Hero One's Justice 2) was not half bad. At this time there is just a very small teaser trailer and website (in Japanese only) to show for this, however, the writer will soon be showing off again in the New York Comic-Con after this week.
While the first My Hero Academia match was founded on the still-running ancient days of this anime show, judging from the new villain revealed it appears the sequel will probably pay everything up to and including the fourth (as yet unaired) period of the anime, even though there's lots of manga yet to become colored and put into motion.
The teaser site reveals young hero Deku squaring off from fresh arch-villain Overhaul, also asserts that the next match will be on a significantly bigger scale than the original, together with a lot more playable characters linking the roster.
The first match, while brief, was an enjoyable tag-team fighter, permitting you to switch between your three selected personalities mid-match and run around freely in the next person. Becoming superheroes, fights may even stretch onto both sides of structures, since gravity does not matter if you're sporting enough brightly colored spandex.
There is no release date for My Hero One's Justice 2, but it ought to be out sometime in 2020. I would hazard a guess that it will launch close to the conclusion of the next TV season, in order to not spoil too much for people who have not jumped ahead into the comics. The first match is available on Steam to get an admittedly extreme #50/$60. You are able to see the show free on Crunchyroll.
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Hurricane Maria strengthens to Category 5
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Hurricane Maria intensified into a dangerous Category 5 storm and pounded the small island of Dominica as it surged into the eastern Caribbean on Monday night, and forecasters warned it might become even stronger.
The storm was following a path that could take it on Tuesday near many of the islands recently devastated by Hurricane Irma and then head toward a possible direct strike on Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
Fierce winds and driving rain lashed the mountainous island for hours, causing flooding and tearing roofs from homes.
A series of Facebook posts by Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit captured the fury of the storm as it made landfall.
"The winds are merciless! We shall survive by the grace of God," Skerrit wrote at the start of a series of increasingly harrowing posts.
A few minutes later, he messaged he could hear the sound of galvanized steel roofs tearing off houses on the small rugged island.
He then wrote that he thought his home had been damaged. And three words: "Rough! Rough! Rough!"
A half hour later, he said: "My roof is gone. I am at the complete mercy of the hurricane. House is flooding." Seven minutes later he posted that he had been rescued.
Late Monday, a police official, Inspector Pellam Jno Baptiste, said there were no immediate reports of casualties but it was still too dangerous for officers to do a full assessment as the storm raged outside.
"Where we are, we can't move," he said in a brief phone interview.
Dominica authorities had closed schools and government offices and urged people to move from dangerous areas to shelters.
"We should treat the approaching hurricane very, very seriously," the prime minister warned as the storm approached. "This much water in Dominica is dangerous."
In August 2015, Tropical Storm Erika unleashed flooding and landslides that killed 31 people and destroyed more than 370 homes on the small, mountainous island.
Officials on nearby Guadeloupe said the French island would experience extremely heavy flooding and warned that many communities could be submerged overnight.
In Martinique, authorities ordered people to remain indoors and said they should prepare for cuts to power and water. Schools and non-essential public services were closed.
With Puerto Rico appearing destined for a hit, officials in the U.S. territory warned residents of wooden or otherwise flimsy homes to find safe shelter.
"You have to evacuate. Otherwise you're going to die," said Hector Pesquera, the island's public safety commissioner. "I don't know how to make this any clearer."
Puerto Rico imposed rationing of basic supplies including water, milk, baby formula, canned food, batteries and flashlights.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Maria had maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 kph) late Monday. The eye was atop Dominica and about 270 miles (435 kilometers) southeast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It heading west-northwest at 9 mph (15 kph).
Earlier in the day, the center had warned: "Maria is developing the dreaded pinhole eye."
That's a sign of an extremely strong hurricane likely to get even mightier, said University of Miami hurricane researcher Brian McNoldy. Just like when a spinning ice skater brings in their arms and rotates faster, a smaller, tighter eye shows the same physics, he said.
Maria's eye shrank to a narrow 10 miles (16 kilometers) across.
"You just don't see those in weaker hurricanes," McNoldy said.
Hurricane warnings were posted for the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guadeloupe, Dominica, St. Kitts, Nevis and Montserrat. A tropical storm warning was issued for Antigua and Barbuda, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Martinique and Anguilla.
The storm's hurricane-force winds extended about 30 miles (45 kilometers) from the eye, and tropical storm-force winds as far as 125 miles (205 kilometers).
Forecasters said storm surge could raise water levels by 6 to 9 feet (1.8 to 2.7 meters) near Maria's center. The storm was predicted to bring 10 to 15 inches (25 to 38 centimeters) of rain for some islands, with the possibility of higher amounts in isolated spots.
The current forecast track would carry it about 22 miles (35 kilometers) south of St. Croix late Tuesday and early Wednesday, U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Kenneth Mapp said.
"We are going to have a very, very long night," Mapp said as he urged people in the territory to finish any preparations.
St. Thomas and St. John are still recovering from a direct hit by Hurricane Irma, which did extensive damage and caused four deaths on the two islands.
Officials and islanders were also bracing in Puerto Rico, which did not take a direct hit from Irma but still saw blackouts across much of the territory. Nearly 70,000 people remain without power, and Gov. Ricardo Rossello warned of an island-wide outage.
"This is going to be a catastrophic event," he said.
Forecasters said the storm would dump up to 18 inches (46 centimeters) of rain across Puerto Rico and whip the island with heavy winds for 12 to 24 hours.
Officials said the Federal Emergency Management Agency was ready to bring drinking water and help restore power in Puerto Rico after the storm.
Traffic was heavy Monday as people rushed to buy last-minute items. Among them was 70-year-old retiree Rafael Rivera, who clutched a small bag of dog treats for his dog and six puppies at home.
"This storm is coming with some bad intentions," he said at a San Juan store where some shoppers grumbled about empty shelves.
Rossello said Puerto Rico had prepared 500 shelters capable of taking in up to 133,000 people in a worst-case scenario. Nearly 200 people are still in shelters due to Hurricane Irma. Classes were cancelled and government employees were to work only a half-day.
Farther north, long-lived Hurricane Jose continued to head northward well away from the U.S. East Coast but causing dangerous surf and rip currents. It was not expected to make landfall, but a tropical storm warning was in effect for coastal areas in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Tropical storm watches were posted for parts of New York's Long Island and Connecticut.
Jose was centered about 235 miles (380 kilometers) east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and was moving north at 8 mph (13 kph). It had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph).
Seawater washed over parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks as Jose passed, and five people were knocked off a coastal jetty in Rhode Island by high surf caused by the storm. All five were hospitalized.
Associated Press writers Ben Fox in Miami and Seth Borenstein in Washington contributed to this report.
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SXSW 2017: Your first look at the real-life 'Los Pollos Hermanos' restaurant
We told you last week that AMC is bringing "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" restaurant Los Pollos Hermanos to life this South by Southwest.
The restaurant is set up at 5th Street and Colorado Street. Reshma Kirpalani/AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Well, it's day one of the festival and the restaurant (which looks identical to the TV version) is open to the public.
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Judging by the looks of that crowd, it's pretty popular. And yes, you can get real food there.
SXSW attendees enjoy food at the Los Pollos Hermanos popup. Reshma Kirpalani/AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
You've got all kinds of dining options at Los Pollos Hermanos. Reshma Kirpalani / AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
According to our crew at the scene, the line on Friday afternoon was long but manageable, so you're chances of getting in and enjoying some of Gus Fring's wares are pretty high. There's a catch, though: There isn't any air conditioning in the restaurant, so be ready to sweat.
LOOK: More pictures from the opening of the pop-up restaurant
The pop-up restaurant won't be the only appearance related to the AMC shows — Bob Odenkirk, who plays Saul Goodman in both shows, is speaking at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 12 during the festival.
Author Katey PsencikPosted on March 10, 2017 March 10, 2017 Categories SXSW, SXSW 2017, televisionTags sxsw, things to doLeave a comment on SXSW 2017: Your first look at the real-life 'Los Pollos Hermanos' restaurant
SXSW posts signs in bathrooms opposing controversial Texas 'bathroom bill'
Days after a Texas Senate panel approved Texas' controversial "bathroom bill," South by Southwest organizers are speaking out against the bill, which prohibits transgender-friendly bathrooms in schools, universities and government buildings.
PHOTOS: Bathroom bill protest at the Capitol on March 7, 2017
SXSW organizers placed signs in bathrooms at the festival, including in the Austin Convention Center. The signs read, in part, "We oppose discriminatory legislation such as the Texas SB6 'bathroom bill' and support civil rights for all persons everywhere."
These signs were placed in bathrooms at the Austin Convention Center. Phil Jankowski/AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
The Senate committee approved Senate Bill 6 early Wednesday morning, nearly 21 hours after a public hearing that drew hundreds to the Capitol to testify on the bill. Read more coverage of the bathroom bill here.
Author Katey PsencikPosted on March 10, 2017 March 10, 2017 Categories lgbt, SXSW, SXSW 2017, TexasTags things to doLeave a comment on SXSW posts signs in bathrooms opposing controversial Texas 'bathroom bill'
Take a break from SXSW crowds and ride around town in the VICELAND Bus
Tired of walking? Want to get in a tricked-out bus with an unknown destination? Well, here's your chance: The VICELAND Bus will be cruising around town during South by Southwest this year, giving festivalgoers a space to take a break from the crowds (and the heat or humidity or rain, if past SXSWs are any indication).
The VICELAND Bus is coming to SXSW. Photo via @vicelandbus/Instagram
VICELAND, the TV channel from VICE Media, has taken its bus to various cultural events like Comic Con, Outside Lands and the Women's March on Washington, and now it's coming to Austin from March 11-18.
Why do you care? Well, this bus has everything. Leather couches. A DJ booth. A karaoke machine. Free VICELAND swag. A chance to get a ride to an undetermined location without worrying you're going to be kidnapped.
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Wondering how to find the bus? You can find it using this map, or follow along on the bus' Instagram for a peek inside.
Where's the party at? Check out our guide to the best unofficial parties during SXSW 2017
but where's #juiceboxthebear?
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Author Katey PsencikPosted on March 9, 2017 March 9, 2017 Categories SXSW, SXSW 2017Tags things to doLeave a comment on Take a break from SXSW crowds and ride around town in the VICELAND Bus
Coming to SXSW: a pop-up 'beach' so you can surf in downtown Austin
You know it's almost South by Southwest when you find out that a TV network is putting a beach in the middle of the city. So on that note, happy SXSW! TNT is installing a big ol' surf simulator at Congress Avenue and West Fourth Street from March 11-13.
Rendering of the surf pop-up.
As a promotion for the "adrenaline-charged" series "Animal Kingdom," which returns to the small screen on May 30, the cable network has announced a "pop-up beach complete with a giant FlowRider surf simulator" meant to bring the thrill of SoCal to downtown Austin. Attendees will be able to test their surf skills with help from some professional surfers (and the stars of the show might catch a wave or two, as well). There will be a beach lounge for those not ready or willing to hang ten. The beach will operate from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. each day.
Also at the pop-up beach: a sneaker bar, a beer garden, a live graffiti wall, a cast meet-and-greet on March 11 and plenty of "Animal Kingdom" swag.
So if you've ever felt like Texas beaches are inferior to those of the California coast, keep it to yourself for just one week.
Author Eric WebbPosted on March 3, 2017 March 3, 2017 Categories SXSW, SXSW 2017, televisionTags things to doLeave a comment on Coming to SXSW: a pop-up 'beach' so you can surf in downtown Austin
A real-life Los Pollos Hermanos restaurant is coming to SXSW
Fans of "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" are in luck this South by Southwest: AMC is bringing a real-life version of Gus Fring's fried chicken restaurant to the heart of downtown Austin in a few weeks.
PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 14: Actor Giancarlo Esposito passes out boxes of "Los Pollos Hermanos" chicken during the 'Better Call Saul' panel of the AMC portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Langham Hotel on January 14, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
According to Austin Towers, a permit for a private party was filed with the city last week describing "a temporary 1,400 square-foot space with an A-2 occupancy classification — indicating a restaurant — that also includes a stage space for more than 500 people." The restaurant will be set up in a parking lot at 5th Street and Congress Avenue (to SXSW veterans, it's just a block away from the parking lot that hosted a giant Ferris wheel for "Mr. Robot" last year).
The Mr. Robot Ferris Wheel at SXSW 2016. Kelly West / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
No word yet on if the restaurant will be open to the public or if you'll need a badge to get in.
Author Katey PsencikPosted on March 1, 2017 March 9, 2017 Categories SXSW, SXSW 2017, televisionTags things to doLeave a comment on A real-life Los Pollos Hermanos restaurant is coming to SXSW
It's not a dream: SXSW to include 'Twin Peaks' diner with plenty of 'damn fine coffee'
It's all the coffee and pie you want in the eeriest setting — but it's real.
via Showtime
This year's South by Southwest will feature a pop-up version of the iconic Double R Diner from "Twin Peaks." The diner, which is sponsored by Showtime, will be located at Clive Bar on Rainey Street, March 16-17, and will offer up free coffee, doughnuts and pie. The goods will all be provided by local vendors: High Brew Coffee, Tiny Pies and Voodoo Doughnuts.
The event will also feature performances by Neko Case and M. Ward.
Here's to hoping the coffee is just as Dale Cooper always says:
Stay in the loop, but still out of the box when it comes to SXSW parties this year by following our unofficial party guide here.
Author Amanda O'DonnellPosted on March 1, 2017 March 1, 2017 Categories festivals, SXSW, SXSW 2017Tags sxsw, things to doLeave a comment on It's not a dream: SXSW to include 'Twin Peaks' diner with plenty of 'damn fine coffee'


It may not officially be Spring, but the weather and temperament of New York City are saying otherwise. The changing of the season has you feeling your best, and you want to look your best. It's time to refresh your wardrobe, and bring some color and style to Spring.
We decided on a casual look, for a spring brunch or a walk along the High Line with your friends. Your preferred light wash denim is an essential. Pair it with a pastel flannel to amp up the Spring vibe. We're also loving the idea of a lightweight beige jacket– not too warm, but perfect to keep you covered from the Spring breeze.
Even a casual ensemble is never complete without the appropriate accessories, so we've got a few great ideas lined up for you. Try a slightly faded belt to spice up the stylish look we're creating here. It will add just the right amount of swagger to your outfit. In addition, you can never go wrong with a simple leather bracelet. It contributes a lot to your look without being ostentatious, even for those of you who don't typically wear jewelry.
Spring is also the perfect time to add a touch of color with your best socks. Be creative, and have fun picking them out.
Our favorite part of every style guide we make at NW is the shoe pairing, of course. And for this fun and active look, we thought our new Greenwich sneakers were the perfect fit. They are made with a new last that is closer to that of a running shoe, which allows you even more comfort and flexibility throughout your day, especially for long walks around the city, or through the park. The beautiful Ocean or Java suede are an added bonus. They really are a great last piece in the puzzle of the casual Spring outfit. And we hope you love them as much as we do.
Get out there, enjoy the glorious beginnings of a new season, and look amazing while doing it. We're rooting for you!


How many Cuban pesos is 1 CUC?
With a somewhat weird two currency monetary system Cuba's foreign currency exchange can appear a bit daunting for a first time visitor, but with some basic info most people should be able to grasp the essentials of CUC and CUP.
Cuban currency is NOT traded internationally, so you can't buy it in advance. You buy it when you arrive in Cuba.
The major legal currency for Cuba is the Cuban Convertible Peso, CUC. It's what you exchange your foreign currency for and make all your purchases with in Cuba. Most tourists will only ever deal with CUC.
For international exchange purposes 1.00 Cuban Convertible Peso = $1.00 USD. There is a 10% penalty charged when exchanging USA dollars cash, so, you will only receive 87 centavos CUC for one USA dollar when changing the money, allowing for the 10% penalty and a 3% currency exchange fee.
The second legal currency in Cuba is the Cuban Peso, CUP, which is rarely used by tourists, but it's still something you should know about as it is perfectly legal for tourists to use it. For example, you can pay the ride in almendrones in CUP.
You get about 24 Cuban pesos or CUP for 1 Convertible Peso or CUC.
Both types of Pesos, CUC and CUP, are legal tender in Cuba and both are completely available to anyone – including foreigners – with no restrictions whatsoever. You can exchange your CUC for CUP at any bank and most non-resort and non-airport Cadecas.
Cheques are more hassle than they're worth. They're sometimes difficult to exchange and when you do find a place to accept them you pay a commission to cash them. If they do get lost or stolen they can't be replaced until you return home.
The 3 CUP bill with the image of Che makes a nice inexpensive souvenir.
Street food like sandwiches and pizza, fresh fruit drinks and other small purchases are all incredibly cheap. Movies are cheap too.
Make sure if you leave a tip, leave it in CUC.
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Elys Game Technology Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
Record year-to-date handle turnover of $463.3 million and year-to-date revenue of $25.8 million puts Elys on track to exceed 2021 goals
August 16, 2021 05:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elys Game Technology, Corp. ("Elys" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:ELYS) (NEO:ELYS), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, today reported its financial and operating results for the six and three months ended June 30, 2021.
The Company reported strong year-over-year growth on a blended revenue basis across land-based and interactive channels and all products combined, including its virtual sports products. Organic growth in European operations processed a record $463.3 million and $220.1 million in year-to-date and second quarter betting handle, respectively. Betting handle conversion to gross gaming revenue ("GGR") reached $32.3 million and $14.9 million in the year-to-date and second quarter periods, respectively, resulting in record total blended revenues of $25.8 million and $11.7 million for the year-to-date and second quarter periods, respectively.
The interactive online channel also returned a year-over-year gain of 147.6% on a six month and 144.7% on a three month basis, while land-based operations remain shuttered due to COVID related lockdowns. The Company anticipates that portions of land-based operations will re-open by the beginning of the 2021-2022 soccer season in Europe. Sportsbook hold, blended across both land-based and interactive channels, also remained consistent with management's expectations at 15.8% and 14.5% over the six and three months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
The Company continued investing in technology, licensing and personnel as well as legal and accounting costs allocated to preparation of our Registration Statement on Form S-3 that resulted in general and administrative expenses of $8.9 million and $4.8 million for the six and three months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. Costs related to platform development and building of US and Canada infrastructure contributed the largest share of expenses, resulting in a consolidated net loss from operations consistent with management's expectations of $3.3 million and $2.7 million for the six and three months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
Summary of Year-to-Date and Second Quarter Financial and Operating Highlights
YTD betting handle increased 120.5% over the prior year to $463.3 million.
Q2 betting handle increased 134% over the prior year to $220.1 million.
YTD GGR increased 83.9% over the prior year to $32.3 million.
Q2 GGR increased 153.8% over the prior year to $14.9 million.
YTD total revenue increased 72.5% over the prior year to $25.8 million.
Q2 total revenue increased 143% over the prior year to $11.7 million.
YTD sportsbook hold consistent at 15.8%.
Q2 sportsbook hold consistent at 14.5%.
YTD net loss from operations of $3.3 million, an increase of 266.7% compared to a net loss from operations of $0.9 million over the same period in 2020.
Q2 net loss from operations of $2.7 million, an increase of 32.1% compared to a net loss from operations of $2.0 million over the same period 2020.
Cash and cash equivalents of $19.2 million at June 30, 2021 consistent compared to $19 million at December 31, 2020.
Closing of USBookmaking acquisition continued progress made in strengthening US management team and launch of US operations in 2021.
"We are very pleased with the remarkable growth Elys achieved during the first six months of this year, particularly since the COVID pandemic continues to restrict certain business activities affecting our land-based operations. We expect that some land-based betting shops could re-open by the beginning of the 2021-2022 European soccer season which may provide additional B2C growth in Italy for the remainder of 2021," stated Michele Ciavarella Elys' Executive Chairman. "Management further remained diligent with expenses which contained net loss from operations in line with expectations of $3.3 million in the first six months and $2.7 million in the second quarter while investing aggressively in US licensing, product development and personnel, and while holding a consistent cash balance of approximately $19 million on June 30, 2021.
"Sportsbook operations continued to perform remarkably well resulting in consecutive double-digit hold that is reflected by robust increases in handle and record revenues of $25.8 million for the first half of the year and $11.7 million for the second quarter that exceeded our expectations.
"We are also delighted to have completed the acquisition of USBookmaking by means of a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement and have assumed its operations in the third quarter. The transaction represents a fundamentally strategic milestone for the Company by bringing a highly talented and dedicated team with extensive US sportsbook experience and strengthens our core European-based trading and risk-management division. US Bookmaking immediately opens our US footprint in four states as well as collaboration with existing and new customers on product innovation and dialogue on the next generation our US sportsbook offerings.
"Over the next six to 12 months, USBookmaking expects to integrate our recently debuted US Elys Gameboard system on its robust pipeline of new operators, culminating with the conversion of existing operators as such contracts expire in late 2022. The addition, USBookmaking continues the global diversification of Elys' corporate infrastructure by expanding our B2B footprint into North America while leveraging the strong growth that we are experiencing in our core European-based B2C business."
Mr. Ciavarella continued, "With these remarkable second quarter results and the current trends across our businesses, we remain on track to meet or exceed our 2021 objectives. Considering the significant tailwinds boosting the entire sports betting and i-gaming sector in new markets both in Canada and the U.S., and a number of strategic growth opportunities on the radar in Europe, we remain confident in the sustainability of our long-term vision and growth strategy."
Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host an investor day webcast presentation to discuss the results provide updates on business developments on August 23, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time). Investors interested in participating in the live call can access the webcast by registering at: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2766/42571. The event time and date is subject to change and the webcast will be available on the Investors section of the Company's website at https://ir.elysgame.com/.com and archived for 90 days.
About Elys Game Technology, Corp.
Elys Game Technology, Corp., is a B2B global gaming technology company operating in multiple countries worldwide, with B2C online and land-based gaming operations in Italy. In Italy, Elys offers its clients a full suite of leisure gaming products and services, such as sports betting, e-sports, virtual sports, online casino, poker, bingo, interactive games and slots.
The Company's innovative wagering solution services online operators, casinos, retail betting establishments and franchise distribution networks. Additional information is available on our corporate website at www.elysgame.com.
Investors may also find us on Twitter @ELYS_gaming.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are identified by the use of the words "could," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "may," "continue," "predict," "potential," "project" and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements and include statements regarding portions of land-based operations re-opening by the beginning of the 2021-2022 soccer season in Europe, USBookmaking integrating the Company's recently debuted US Elys Gameboard system on its robust pipeline of new operators over the next six to 12 months, culminating with the conversion of existing operators as such contracts expire in late 2022 and remaining on track to meet the Company's outlook for 2021 objectives. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the Company's ability to re-open portions of its land-based operations for the 2021-2022 soccer season in Europe as planned, the ability of USBookmaking to integrate the Company's recently debuted US Elys Gameboard system on its robust pipeline of new operators over the next six to 12 months, the Company's ability to meet its outlook for 2021 objectives, the duration and scope of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide, including the impact to state and local economies, and the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and its subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Elys Game Technology, Corp.
Michele Ciavarella, Executive Chairman
Email: m.ciavarella@elysgame.com
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It is full time for all candidates to campaign and it is now in high gear. You listen to the candidates and you will go crazy. The truth of the matter is that all candidates are running for a public office, because of the emoluments in the office. The salaries and all the benefits are tremendous so that every candidate think and believe he is going to win. The voters are to be blamed for this, because no body will tell a candidate that he has no chance at all to win the election. If you don't have money you will not win. Indeed it will be a miracle for a candidate to win an en election without spending any money.
Please do not vote for any candidate who is tainted with corruption. If you are given money, receive it and vote for the honest candidate. It is very easy to identify a corrupt candidate. Find out how he became rich. Some religious sectors are telling their members whom to vote for. This is good if they are campaigning for honest and competent candidates. Sovereignty resides in the people and all governmental authority emanates from them. Now, is the time to exercise this sovereignty. Elect good and honest candidates. Do not be fooled by their propaganda. Do not believe what you learn from the print and radio media, because they are paid propagandists and journalists.
The elected officials who will win in this election will just be reflection of the electorate who elected them. So, we have ourselves to be blamed if corrupt officials will win. The right of suffrage is a sacred right. Please, do not sell your vote. Do not allow other people to dictate or force you to vote for a certain candidate. Vote for the person whom you believe to be a person with integrity.
In the ultimate analysis, all politicians are narcissistic, they love themselves, they live on the adulation of others that is why they are like a deflated balloon if they will lose in the election. But, they will not stop from running for a public office because that is their form of addiction.


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Detroit Lions to honor victims of Oxford High School shooting with helmet decals, moment of silence
The Lions are using their platform to help those impacted.
By Erik Schlitt@erikschlitt Dec 4, 2021, 1:00pm EST
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I've tried to write this article at least a dozen times now, but every time I begin, I have to stop because this week's tragedy in Oxford, Michigan hits close to home for me, as I'm sure it does for many.
At my home, my wife is a teacher and two of my children are school-aged. We've had some hard conversations this week. Questions without reasonable answers have been raised and delicate responses are required—an unfortunate common theme across the country for certain.
At the job, I've tried to keep things on track, as much as possible. We all deal with tragedy in different ways, and we at Pride of Detroit have continued to push forward with our coverage of the team, offering a distraction for Detroit Lions' fans, looking to take their mind off things, even for a moment or two.
The Lions organization is in a similar situation. Throughout the week, we have heard many players and coaches share stories of how tragedy has shaped their perspective. At the same time, the Lions recognize they are in a position to raise awareness and offer assistance to the impacted.
"It hurts. It hurts and I'm speaking for the group and, of course, the team," assistant head coach Duce Staley said on Friday. "We had a conversation about it. It's tough to deal with, but we are in the shoes and we have platforms where we can continue to reach out and help as many people as possible by any means necessary on any level. And we must do that. That's our job, and we will."
We have seen and heard of individuals within the organization reaching out to the Oxford community, and on Sunday, the Lions will show their support by honoring the victims in several ways.
"Just as a starting point we're going to have t-shirts, we've got hats made, we're going to have decals on the back of the helmets," coach Dan Campbell said on Friday. "We'll have the moment of silence before the game, certainly. Those guys are on our minds, and so we want to represent them on Sunday. I know there will be a group of those students and kids and people who have been affected that'll be watching this game. So, right now, that's the best way to help them."
If you are interested in supporting the Oxford community, Hour Detroit's Emma Klug compiled a thorough list of ways to help. Some options include donating to verified GoFundMe accounts and Change.org, or purchasing apparel from the Oxford Wildcat Booster Club. If you require support dealing with this tragedy, the Michigan department of health and human services have published a list of strategies and resources for those who need it.
The Lions will take on the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday at Ford Field at 1 p.m. ET, and as always, we at Pride of Detroit will have you covered with all the latest news surrounding the team.


I was able to view the movie by Sean Hanish "Return to Zero" last night. I have to admit, while I fully support the idea behind the movie of breaking the silence of stillbirth in a world where we avoid this topic like the plaque, I was afraid of viewing painful details that may trigger me into a tail spin of sadness. Grief pricks me with reminders of Hannah's physical absence but I'm learning to apply the balm of hope to sooth its sting. Hope in the knowing that Hannah's love isn't bound to a body – and not limited to space or time. Her love is alive – here in the now. And I have Hope in the knowing that I will one day see her in heaven.
I'm here to tell you, the bereaved community, to not be afraid to view this movie. It's beautifully written – with each line intentional in its meaning and actions that are authentic in its portrayal. I see myself in Maggie. Being admitted and walking the long empty corridor at the hospital to give birth silently, entering the hospital room, seeing the symbol on the door advising caregivers of a grim prognosis, and the long wait of labor with a husband that never left her side, and crazy lose emotions during birth – pushing, and yelling with excitement to see a sweet face, the shock of her stillness in the envelope of perfect beauty. The family and friends comments that are ill-timed, insensitive or worse – no comment at all, that are deeply rooted in avoidance on the topic of mortality or sugar coated with this being God's perfect plan. I could relate with Maggie on how she wrestled in the dark – as death tries to define Arthur's existence. Then… to be blessed with new life, a new pregnancy. Afraid of everything when nothing is for sure. Lastly, the initial numbness and fear of attachment when you hold your second child, beautifully alive, in the same arms that were once empty.
For me, I found a new realization after watching this movie…. of how my husband, Todd, never left my side during the storm. He weathered it all with me, with a new-found hope held in one hand, while the other hand never let go of mine.
Thank you to all the cast and crew that gave of your time and talent selflessly to tell this story. Thank you, Sean and Kiley for making yourselves vulnerable to tell Norbert's story, and allowing the intention of the movie to be the real star. I can't help to think that Norbert was behind the details. It's my hope that your written words will be the pin that burst the bubble that surround those that feel isolated in their grief and it creates action to provide better healthcare/education to the pregnant and regulate better bereavement procedures in hospitals and support in our churches.
Love was in the details of this movie. Our babies love is alive. Viable. Behold Hope.
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Harivansh Narayan Singh elected as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh has been elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha after defeating opposition nominee B K Hariprasad on 9th August 2018. Mr Harivansh, a veteran journalist, represents the state of Bihar in the House as a JD(U) member. He polled 125 votes as against 105 by Hariprasad in a division of voting in the House.The post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman was lying vacant since the retirement of P J Kurien on July 1, 2018.
Phase 1 of Bihar caste – based survey completed
New nominations to Rajya Sabha
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"How To Make Tough Decisions"
Making a tough decision is a common situation for any businesses, and in fact, is the fundamental responsibility of all business leaders. A tough decision, especially when the outcome can be critical for the future of your business, or the future of many people, can be a daunting task for anyone.
Yet, many people forget the importance of the decision-making process itself, and sometimes too hasty to focus on the end results. However, a good decision-making process can lead to better decisions, and honing your decision-making process can make you more agile when future situations arise.
The more complex the decision, the more data you will need to gather, and the more complex the data will be.
The types of data will differ with different problems and situations, for example, for a managerial problem, you can read articles from management reviews and case studies.
Sometimes, gathering data can also mean talking to someone who might know better about the subject. Although talking to seniors and experts will be an obvious step, don't underestimate your employees. Sometimes younger employees can also help you see another perspective.
You can also look around to your competitors and how they handle similar issues. Beware, though, that although copying them is possible, you will need to consider whether the move will be aligned with your business values in general.
Even after gathering a vast amount of data, sometimes it's still not necessary. After all, not everything in the business world is quantifiable, otherwise, mathematicians will be the richest people on this planet.
What to do when your data still doesn't give you the answer? Trust your instinct.
Instincts are honed with experience, and will get better as you stay longer in the game, this is a harsh truth, but doesn't necessarily means those with a lack of experience are doomed to fail. Listening will also be a necessary step to hone your instinct faster.
Trusting your instinct can also speed up the process of the decision-making, which is essential in this fast-paced business world nowadays.
How you balance your knowledge with your instincts will determine how good of a businessman you are, and will need a thorough practice and experience.
When you make a lot of decisions, bad decisions are bound to happen. Don't let your bad decision be a part of your identity. Try to learn something from it, and hone your instincts and knowledge better as you progress.
First, you will need to accept that you make a bad decision. Only by then can you start learning from the decision and start gathering feedback. Be a good listener, it might be essential for your future decision-making process.
The consequences of your bad decisions might be expensive, but remember that in the long term, success can mean righting a bad decision with a good one.


Between the purely practical and the purely sentimental lies the vast bulk of the stuff we collect.
It might have a use and/or it's imbued with some sentimentality.
Disposing of that is the tricky bit. It's kind of all or nothing.
I realised that spines on bookshelves weren't the barcode of my life.
I had a big fire of all the things that don't define me.
Yes, I'd like to think that was everything.
A coronal mass ejection of stuff.
A pre-emptive strike on sentiment.
I stopped curating landfill. Think of it as material anorexia.
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Rare Maps Confirm Texas' Size And Boundaries
A question about Texas history has been solved thanks to new, rare maps that The Texas General Land Office now has on display.
By Louisa JonasApril 27, 2016 9:25 amHistory, Texas Public Radio
Texas General Land Office
Map of the River Sabine from Logan's Ferry to 32nd degree of North Latitude
This story originally appeared on Texas Public Radio.
The Texas General Land Office has a hefty collection of about 45,000 different maps, but they just acquired five rare ones.
James Harkins is the Director of Public Services for Archives and Records at the state and office. "Today, we are announcing that we received a portion of some of the most important maps in Texas history, which are the Republic of Texas boundary with the United States from 1840 to 1841," Harkins says.
Until the land office acquired these maps, it had an idea of where the border ran between the Republic of Texas and the United States but, as Harkins calls it, it was a no man's land. No one could be sure.
"But after these maps were made, we figured out that a portion of land that before would have been considered part of the United States, part of the Arkansas territory, actually became part of Texas. So, Texas gained several hundred acres," he says.
Harkins says that if you were to lay a map of Texas today over Texas of 1840- 1841, the two would pretty much line up. And that's exciting for the land office experts who had thought Texas then was smaller.
The land office learned about the maps when they received an email from Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps in California.
"So he emailed me shortly after Christmas. I think the name of the email was "I might have an extra end of the year present for you," Harkins says with a laugh.
Harkins was beyond excited when he heard what Ruderman had to sell. The land office had known these rare maps were out there, but they had last sold for $100,000. That wasn't anywhere near the land office's budget. Ruderman gave the state a bargain price—$8,500.
"These maps really helped define our shape, more so than almost any other map that there is. If there's one things Texans love, it's the way Texas looks and these maps really define that, especially along the Eastern Boundary with the U.S.," he says.
Harkins says though the acquisition of the five rare maps is a huge boon, those five are actually part of a set of 10. The other five are still missing. The land office hopes the public will want to chip in to help find the remaining maps to complete the set.
The boundary maps will be on display at the Witte Museum starting April 29. They'll be among 40 other maps of Texas. You can also view them on the Texas General Land Office website.
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Feb 1st, 2012 | Patrick | Bridges | Exterior | Portfolio | 1 Comment
Holborn Viaduct
Holborn Viaduct © Jen Westcott
Holborn Viaduct (Farringdon Street Bidge) is a bridge in London and the name of the street which crosses it (which forms part of the A40 road). It links Holborn, via Holborn Circus, with Newgate Street in the City of London, passing over Farringdon Street and the subterranean River Fleet.
It was built between 1863 and 1869, at a cost of over £2 million, and was the first flyover in central London. It spanned the steep-sided Holborn Hill and the River Fleet valley at a length of 1,400 ft, and 80 ft wide.
Four statues on the parapets represent Commerce and Agriculture on the south side, both by sculptor Henry Bursill, and Science and Fine Art on the north side, by the sculpture firm Farmer & Brindley. Staircases provide pedestrian access from the bridge to Farringdon Street below.
The Holborn Valley Improvements, carried out under the auspices of William Haywood, were the City's showpiece contribution to the Victorian modernisation of the capital, a sort of counterpoint to the Bazalgette scheme.1 The aim was to provide easy access to the City at its north-west corner, and to create a 'slip-road' to the new food markets at Smithfield. Above all the improvements were intended to remedy 'the evils resulting from the declivities of Holborn Hill and Skinner Street', the streets taking traffic into and out of Fleet Ditch. Negotiating these slopes, according to the Architect, involved all traffic entering the City in 'enduring much of the danger and delay which lay in the way of an enemy when London was a walled town.' This was a project which had long concerned the City Architect, J.B. Bunning, whose first proposals had been presented as far back as 1848. Indeed he had been actively pursuing the matter shortly before his death on 7 November 1863. It was during the 'interregnum' between Bunning's death and the appointment of his successor, Horace Jones, that the Improvement Committee advertised for designs and estimates for raising Holborn Valley. Eighty-four individuals responded, sending in 105 designs, illustrated by 206 drawings and 13 models.
Fine Art by Farmer & Brindley © London Metropolitan Archives – Record: 25627
Following the committee's report on the Court of Common Council, presented on 6 November 1863, the insider, William Haywood was chosen for the task. Premiums were presented to the runners-up, R. Bell and T.C. Sorby. A Bill for the improvements was presented in Parliament, which was passed into an Act on 23 June 1864, and on 29 June, the Court of Common Council referred it to the committee for execution. A further Holborn Valley Improvement Act, for additional work, was passed in 1867. The contract for the building work was taken out with Messrs Hill and Keddell on 7 May 1866, and on 3 June 1867 the foundation stone of the Viaduct was laid. On 6 November 1869 Queen Victoria opened both the new Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Viaduct, a major civic event, involving a great deal of temporary architecture and sculpture.
When Her Majesty reached the platform and the carriage halted, the Lord Mayor presented Mr. Deputy Fry and Mr. Haywood, the engineer of the viaduct. Mr. Fry then handed to the Queen a volume elaborately bound in cream-coloured morocco, relieved with gold, and ornamented with the Royal arms of England, in mosaic of leather and gold; and Her Majesty declared the viaduct open for public traffic.3
Holborn Viaduct (lower level)
Watercolour presented to Queen Victoria © London Metropolitan Archives – CLC/295/MS03496
NB The original scheme was different to that shown here
The two northern step-buildings of Holborn Viaduct were severely damaged in war-time bombing, and what was left of them was demolished. In 2000 Atlantic House, at the north-western corner of the Viaduct was taken down, and Haywoods step-building on this corner was reconstructed, complete with copies of the original Victorian statuary by The Carving Workshop, Cambridge.4
Holborn Viaduct (upper level)
I was commissioned to establish the decorative history of the viaduct.
The bridge appears to have been painted on at least fourteen occasions. Few of the samples displayed an uninterrupted sequence of coatings and a close comparison of all of them was necessary to unravel the history.
Cross section of paint from one of the lamp standards
An examination of the samples taken showed evidence of polychromy on the first two occasions that the bridge was painted. The lamp standards were painted dark green with red-brown details at the base and gilded; the balustrade itself was a browner colour (possibly chocolate brown) and gilded and the City Arms were painted chocolate brown and gilded.
1869 Photograph showing Fine Art and one of the lamp standards (NB gilding)
© London Metropolitan Archives – Record: 25660
From the 1880s until the 1930s however the viaduct was painted in a different way, with a deep red iron oxide applied to all elements and gilding employed to varying degrees.
This view of the base of one of the lamp standards shows it taped up ready for sampling
City Arms
At first I was surprised to see that the Coat of Arms of the City of London was painted either chocolate brown or red iron oxide and gilded. However, then I remembered from the work that I had undertaken on Tower Bridge that the Arms were only officially confirmed at the College of Arms on 30th April 1957. At that time the blazon was formalised as:
Arms: Argent a cross gules, in the first quarter a sword in pale point upwards of the last.
Crest: On a wreath argent and gules a dragon's sinister wing argent charged on the underside with a cross throughout gules.
Supporters: On either side a dragon argent charged on the undersides of the wings with a cross throughout gules.
A previous post on Heraldic Colours (or Tinctures) explains most of these terms.
On all subsequent occasions the viaduct continued to be painted a red iron oxide colour and gilded, but the Arms were painted in their correct heraldic manner. The viaduct is currently being painted in this way.
The LH supporter on the south side of the viaduct
Clearly not everyone was impressed by the design of the Viaduct, as W.B Yeats recounted:
"When I had just published my first book, I met William Morris in Holborn Viaduct, and he began to praise it with the words, 'This is my kind of poetry', and promised to write about it, and would have said I do not know how much more if he had not suddenly caught sight of one of those decorated lamp posts, and waving his umbrella at the post, raged at the Corporation."5
This horrifying photograph shows just how difficult it can be to find original paint from structures that have received this sort of treatment:
Arthur Cross & Fred Tibbs – Bomb Damage at the Holborn Viaduct: 1941. Museum of London Prints
Detail of the Completed Work
Sources and Notes
1 The development of the Thames Embankment.
2 Philip Ward-Jackson. Public Sculpture of the City of London. Liverpool University Press. 2003. 204-214.
3 This is the volume now in the London Metropolitan Archives and which contains the two watercolours illustrated here.
4 (Ward-Jackson 2003, 206).
5 The Collected Works of W.B. Yeats vol III: The Irish Dramatic Movement. 195-96. Simon and Schuster. 2008. I am most grateful to Gary Kemp for drawing this to my attention.
I am most grateful to the London Metropolitan Archives for their help in my research and for their generous permission to use a number of images in their collection.
I am also indebted to Philip Ward-Jackson's excellent book on Public Sculpture of the City of London, which has been plundered extensively.
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London Irish have been found guilty of breaching ticket-touting rules during England's biggest autumn series for four years, and another club have been accused of doing the same, following a Rugby Football Union sting operation.
Irish, who were relegated from the Premiership last season and who currently lead the Championship, fell foul of a crackdown on teams selling on tickets provided to them by the RFU.
The Reading-based side sold two hospitality packages for England's win over South Africa to someone posing as a buyer amid concerns the RFU's rules were being breached.
London Irish were sanctioned with a cut to their allocation for next season, a decision upheld on appeal.


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NASA Greenlights The New Lucy Spacecraft To Explore Jupiter's Trojan Asteroids
Andrew LaSane
Friday, 02 November 2018 - 12:32PM
SwRI and SSL Peter Rubin
It seems like everyone's focus has been on Mars lately. With the numerous rovers and probes that are already focused on the planet and others en route, it's easy to forget that there are other spherical rocks out there worth exploring. This week, NASA announced that it has been given the approval to build Lucy, a spacecraft bound for Jupiter in 2021 where it will spend 12 years getting a closer look at the fifth planet's Trojan asteroids.
The panel that approved the plans for Lucy (named after the hominid skeleton) also signed off on its instruments and budget, as well as a "risk factor analysis" for the project. The next immediate step before putting nuts to bolts is for a Critical Design Review, but then it's off to the machine shops to begin the fabrication process. "Up until now this mission has entirely been on paper," Lucy principal investigator Hal Levison said in a statement. "Now we have the go ahead to actually cut metal and start putting this spacecraft together."
Credits: Southwest Research Institute
Once built, Astronomy.com reports that Lucy will be launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida and will orbit Earth twice before being slingshotted by our planet's gravity into space toward its targets: first to the main belt asteroid 52246 Donaldjohanson for a flyby around April 20, 2025, and then to six of the Trojan asteroids. The spacecraft will use its spectrometers and imagers to collect data about the asteroids' physical properties and surface compositions. "No other space mission in history has been launched to as many different destinations in independent orbits around our sun," NASA wrote in a statement on the Goddard website. "Lucy will show us, for the first time, the diversity of the primordial bodies that built the planets."
"Today's confirmation of Lucy is a key step towards better understanding the role that small bodies played in the formation of the Solar System and life on Earth," said Adriana Campo, Lucy's program executive at NASA. For updates on Lucy, you can check in regularly to the official mission site or keep it locked to Outer Places and get on our newsletter.
Tatooine Discovered? NASA's TESS Satellite Finds Exoplanet With Two Suns, Thanks to High School Intern
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    __AGENCY_ANNOTATION
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    {
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Hundreds of thousands of dollars are literally stolen from businesses and individuals in Kerr County every year. This crime occurs not with a gun or threats of violence, but with a simple piece of paper and a pen. It is the criminal offense of "Theft-by-Check". The unique nature of this offense is that the victim usually does not know he or she is a victim of a crime until several weeks after the initial event took place. Further, this particular criminal offense often has a "ripple" effect on the public in that the original criminal conduct not only impacts the original victim, but in the case of a merchant victim, the loss is frequently passed on to the consumers making them victims as well. The County Attorney's Hot Check division has historically collected in excess of 85% of the checks forwarded to this office, and we have done so at no cost to the tax-payer. This program is fully funded by statutory collection fees paid by the hot-check writers.


When it comes to consumer law, experience counts.
Consumer protection laws arise under both state and federal statutes. These laws regulate activities such as the extension of credit to individuals for personal use, the collection of consumer debt and other interactions between businesses and individuals. These laws are complex and the way Courts and administrative agencies interpret these laws is constantly changing. When selecting an attorney to handle your consumer law matter, be sure that the attorney you select has a firm understanding of all state and federal laws implicated by your specific situation, as well as how those laws are currently being interpreted by the Courts in your jurisdiction.
At Kuhn Raslavich, we pride ourselves on always being on the cutting edge of consumer law issues. If you have experienced collection efforts you believe to be improper or abusive, Kuhn Raslavich has the knowledge and experience to help protect your rights under state and federal consumer protection law. Contact Kuhn Raslavich today for a free, no obligation consultation.
While there are many consumer protection laws, a great deal of consumer litigation arises under just a handful of state and federal laws. The following is brief introduction to some of the more frequently litigated statutes.
The TCPA is a federal law that regulates many forms of telephone and facsimile communications. Among other things, the TCPA prohibits the placement of telephone calls using an automatic telephone dialing system, or the placing of prerecorded/artificial voice calls to cellular telephones without the consent of the called party. The TCPA provides for statutory damages in the amount of $500 for each call made in violation of the statute and up to $1,500 for each call found to be a "knowing or willful" violation. Frequently litigated issues in TCPA cases include what type of telephone equipment falls within the scope of the statute, how consent may be obtained and revoked, and what constitutes a "knowing or willful" violation. When faced with a TCPA issue, it is best to hire an attorney with experience litigating TCPA cases in your jurisdiction.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law that regulates the collection of consumer debt by debt collectors. The FDCPA is a complex and frequently litigated statute that both provides consumers with certain rights, and imposes certain obligations and restrictions upon debtor collectors. In the event that a provision of the FDCPA is violated by a debt collector, the law provides that the consumer may recover up to $1,000 in statutory damages, actual damages sustained as a result of the violation, and attorney's fees and cost. Examples of debt collector conduct which may violate the FDCPA include contacting a consumer directly when the debt collector knows the consumer is represented by counsel, employing abusive or harassing collection methods, and failing to provide the consumer with a notification of his or her right to dispute a debt within five days of an initial communication. All of the FDCPA's restrictions apply regardless of whether or not the debt is owed. If your business has been threatened or sued for its collection efforts, or if you believe that you have been subject to unlawful collection activities, make sure you consult with an attorney with experience litigating FDCPA cases in your jurisdiction.
The FCRA is a federal law that regulates consumer reporting agencies (e.g. TransUnion, Equifax and Experian), users of consumer reports (also known as "credit reports"), furnishers of credit information, and preparers of investigative reports (commonly known as "background check" companies). The FCRA is a lengthy and complex statute that provides for actual damages as well as attorney's fees and costs in the case of a negligent violation. Statutory damages may also be recoverable in the event of a willful violation. Examples of conduct prohibited by the FCRA include furnishing a consumer report for an impermissible purpose, and failing to follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy of consumer reports. When investigating your potential claim or exposure under the FCRA, be sure to consult with an attorney who has handled FCRA cases in your jurisdiction.
The FCCPA is a Florida state law that regulates the collection of consumer debt in the state of Florida. Unlike the federal FDCPA, the FCCPA applies to all persons and entities that collect or attempt to collect consumer debt in Florida (not just "debt collectors" as defined by the FDCPA). Among other things, the FCCPA prohibits conduct which can reasonably be expected to harass a debtor or any member of his or her family, the use of profane, obscene, vulgar, or abusive language, and any knowing attempt to enforce an illegitimate debt. The FCCPA provides that the consumer may recover up to $1,000 in statutory damages, any actual damages incurred along with attorney's fees and cost for a proven violation. If you have questions about the FCCPA, contact Kuhn Raslavich today.
The FDUTPA is a Florida state law that regulates those engaged in "trade or commerce" and prohibits the use of deceptive or unfair trade practices. If an deceptive or unfair trade practice has caused a consumer to incur damages, the FDUTPA allows the consumer to recover those damages as well as their attorney's fees and costs. Conduct which may violate the FDUTPA includes the use of false representations to procure payment for goods or services. Frequently litigated issues in FDUTPA cases include what activity falls within the scope of "trade or commerce" and the manner by which actual damages are to be calculated. At Kuhn Raslavich, we have the knowledge and experience needed to help you understand and evaluate your potential claim or exposure under the FDUTPA.


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Feds Sue Arizona's Joe Arpaio for Obstruction
Suzy Khimm
Photo: Aura Bogado
The Department of Justice is suing Sheriff Joe Arpaio for refusing to cooperate with a federal investigation into whether his highly publicized crackdowns on illegal immigrants in Arizona's Maricopa County violated people's civil rights. DOJ had threatened the suit last month after accusing Arpaio of failing to turn over documents that could determine whether his immigration sweeps and treatment of Hispanic inmates were discriminatory and overreaching (as I blogged earlier and Aura Bogado explored in detail in her Mother Jones article, "Hazing Arizona.")
The suit alleges that Arpaio also refused to let federal investigators tour the county jail or other facilities. A federal judge, meanwhile, ruled earlier this year that Arpaio's department had destroyed documents related to its immigration sweeps. DOJ denounced Arpaio's crackdowns and accused him of obstructing the federal investigation. From the Los Angeles Times:
The department said it was the first time in 30 years a police agency had not cooperated in a civil-rights probe. "The actions of the sheriff's office are unprecedented. It is unfortunate that the department was forced to resort to litigation to gain access to public documents and facilities," said Thomas E. Perez, assistant attorney general for the civil-rights division, in a statement.
Arizona has clearly emerged as a laboratory of sorts for immigration law enforcement, given the calavier approach that some of its officials have taken toward cracking down on illegal immigrants. Both fans and foes of immigration will invariably cast the Arpaio lawsuit as an extension of the federal government's challenge to SB 1070, the controversial statewide immigration law that was blocked in court earlier this summer.
But the differences are also worth noting: The feds challenged SB 1070 on the grounds that the state law had pre-empted federal authority on immigration law; noticeably absent was the argument that it enabled racial profiling, and thus violated civil rights. (The legal reasoning was that the pre-emption argument would hold up better in court.) But now, with the Arpaio investigation and accompanying lawsuit, the Justice Department is sending the message that it is willing to add civil-rights protections to its priorities for immigration enforcement—and go after authorities who refuse to take heed. With moderate swing-state Democrats running scared in the midterm elections, it's a risky time for the Obama administration to get aggressive on the issue. But the Justice Department, at least, seems to have put such fears aside, at least until they can manage to rein in the rogue sheriff.
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'Council bills drove resident to verge of suicide,' councillor claims
The family said they would receive 'a panicked phone call' when documents from the council arrived
Benjamin Hatton
Cambridgeshire County Council headquarters at Shire Hall
A vulnerable person received bills from the county council which "drove them to the verge of suicide," a councillor has said.
Liberal Democrat county councillor Lucy Nethsingha made the comment during the county council's budget-setting meeting on Tuesday (February 9), while criticising what she described as cuts that have been "far more extreme than they had to be".
The county council said in a statement that some individuals are asked to contribute towards the care and support service they receive, and that "each person is treated as an individual and their particular circumstances are taken into account".
The council said the team responsible has "very recently" been brought in-house and that, following a public consultation on its contributions policy, it is currently implementing changes.
Addressing comments made by a number of opposition councillors in Tuesday's meeting that the Conservative group is not putting enough money into adult social care, Tory councillor and chair of the adults committee, Anna Bailey, said that more than £20 million in additional funding is being put into the budget for that purpose in the upcoming financial year.
'There has to be a moment of compassion'
Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Cllr Nethsingha explained that she has been approached by the family of an extremely vulnerable elderly person who had been receiving invoices from the council, causing the person confusion, alarm and distress.
Communications from the family to Cllr Nethsingha, anonymised and seen by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, describe how they were concerned for the person's welfare, and attempted to resolve the payment issues.
The family said in an email to Cllr Nethsingha: "During the last year we get a panicked phone call the moment he receives an invoice. We spend so much time on trying to reassure him. We try to explain the invoice to him and despite both of us having tertiary education we cannot explain it because we do not fully understand your invoicing system".
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They said they and the vulnerable person concerned had contacted the council's finance department to "resolve inconsistencies" in the invoices received, and that they had been told the matter would be resolved.
Despite this, further invoices have then been sent to the individual, which appear to have caused further distress.
The family said: "Pressure is being placed on councils to reduce costs but when these result in unbearable stress on the client and the family there has to be a moment of consciousness and compassion for our fellow human beings".
Cllr Nethsingha said in this case the individual had been moved from accommodation – at the encouragement of their housing provider, which is not linked to the council – where they had lived for more than 20 years, and that the person found themselves with less support and without friends.
When invoices began to arrive from the county council, which Cllr Nethsingha said she believes are related to covering the cost of social care provided, the individual could not cope.
Cllr Lucy Nethsingha (Image: David Johnson)
She said she raised the issue at the budget-setting meeting because she believes it speaks to a wider issue of "enormous financial pressure on officers at the council which then feeds down into pressures on individuals who cannot cope with those pressures".
Later in the meeting, Conservative Anna Bailey said the council is "significantly increasing adult social care budgets".
She said in the current financial year the council's adult social care budget is £141 million, and that in the year ahead, 2021/22, that will increase to over £161 million.
A Cambridgeshire County Council spokesperson said: "As part of our Adult Social Care Contributions Policy, some individuals are asked to contribute towards the care and support they receive from the local authority. Each person is treated as an individual and their particular circumstances are taken into account as well as the expense they incur as a result of their needs and this is a personalised process.
"If we are contacted by any individuals who have concerns about how their contribution has been worked out or payment arrangements, we will always investigate whether any changes are needed and communicate with them directly.
"We have very recently moved the team in house managed within adult social care working alongside social workers. During the consultation process on the Contributions Policy we received feedback about the process and how it needs to improve and we are currently implementing those changes. This includes planning to complete more face-to-face visits once Covid-19 restrictions are reduced."
Cllr Nethsingha's comments in the council meeting on Tuesday suggested that the council was involved in the vulnerable person being moved from their original home, and that the billing issue is linked to the council's adult positive challenge policy, but she has since said that is not the case. But Cllr Nethsingha said she stands by the comment that the person was "sent bills from this council which drove them to the verge of suicide".


Typing in a 16-character link and hitting enter, clicking on a 16-character link, or even just putting your cursor over a 16-character link will crash Google's browser.
The bug was discovered by Andris Atteka, who explained on his blog that you can easily trip up Chrome just by adding a null character in the URL string. His example was 26 characters long, but we have managed to shave off 10 characters to produce an even simpler string that will crash Chrome.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2...Whats new..??


The Kruger Brothers: 'An Appalachian Evening' Summer Concert. Swiss brothers Uwe Kruger on guitar, and Jens Kruger on banjo, team up with bassist Joel Landsberg. Kruger Brothers performances are exciting, calming, entertaining and spontaneous all-in-one, exhibiting their sheer joy in playing music. Although each of these musicians has earned high credit for his skills individually, it is the interaction of the three together which makes their music so uniquely special.
Adults $30; Students/K-12 $10; plus tax. . All concerts at 7:30 pm in the air-conditioned Lynn L. Shields Auditorium. Dinner available for purchase in the Schoolhouse Cafe beginning at 6 pm. Featured artist: Allyson Gernandt.


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New 2022 Honda Civic Si Teased Before Its Reveal Tomorrow
Alex HarringtonOctober 18, 2021
In April, Honda unveiled the 11th generation of its most popular and legendary hatchback, the Civic. The new Civic has been released with a slight overhaul of its exterior, but the majority of changes come in the form of the tech it keeps inside the cabin. Now, we're waiting for a sportier Si version of the car, and Honda Japan has just given us a teaser before the big reveal.
The newest Civic Si will be revealed tomorrow, and we'll find out how this new variation is more powerful. But we can see a few changes from the teaser photo alone. The rear end of the new model is shown with a red Si badge, darkened taillights, and an oval exhaust pipe installed into the lower bumper diffuser. A glossy black decorative strip dangles above the chrome tube.
It's uncertain if the new Civic Si will use a new combustion engine, but it's reasonable to assume that the previous-generation model's 1.5-liter turbo inline-four unit will be retained. However, we can expect at least a modest increase in power over the outgoing Civic Si's 205 horsepower (153 kilowatts) and 192 pound-feet (260 Newton-meters) of torque.
The new Civic Si will most likely be offered as a four-door sedan with a manual gearbox. Despite that, we know for certain that the new Civic Si will only be available as a sedan with a manual gearbox. Honda's choice means you'll be able to get both the Civic Hatchback and the Civic Sedan in a three-pedal setup, with the former being available in non-Si form with a turbo engine mated to a manual. The Civic Type R will, however, definitely have a clutch.
The new Civic Si will fill the gap between the regular models and the impending CTR. According to information leaked earlier this year, the 2022 Civic Si should be available at brand dealers near the end of this month. We'll have more details on the warmer model tomorrow, so make sure you swing by GTN for the latest.
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Two-page deed of mortgage between Stephen Sampson and Willis P. Blank, William Graves, Elizabeth Sampson, and William Adams, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page deed of trust between Tilman Hocker and his son Jesse Hocker establishing Jesse Hocker as the trustee of the property of Tilman Hocker, including three slaves, on the occasion of the marriage of Tilman Hocker's daughter, Mary Settles, to Benjamin Settles, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Declaration of Covenant by Perry Gaugh against C. W. Nuckols regarding the prior sale of Martha Ann, a slave woman sold by Nuckols to Gaugh with the assurance of having sound mind and body. Martha Ann fell ill and died soon thereafter, resulting in this lawsuit for $600. Includes attached original Bill of Sale. In Lincoln County, Kentucky.
One-page bill of the estate of John Bowman, including furniture, house wares, etc.; Lists a male slave named James, a male slave named Morry, and a female slave named Pheby, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page inventory of the estate of Ephraim Jackson, including furniture, tools, livestock, and the slave Stephen, Charles, Lewis, Terry, Tryon, Richard, Mariah, Milley, Kitty, Martha, and Lutitia, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page deed of mortgage between James Vaughan and Nathan M. Moran regarding the slaves named Archie, Susan, Mary, Billy, Eddy, and Albert, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page inventory of the Estate of Alexander Blain, including livestock, furniture, clothing, tools, and slaves named Abraham, Simon, Stephen, Violet, Mariah, Filia, Tiller, and Murx in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page inventory of the estate of William Baker, including livestock, tools, house wares, and the slaves named Gloucester, Nelly, Hampton, Britt, Peter, Jude, and Rachel, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page inventory of the estate of Jeremiah Turner, including livestock, tools, books, wares, and the slaves named Jean, Frank, Senda, Viney, Jacob, Scott, and Billy, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Two-page affidavit allowing George Ray to seek and arrest the slaves Marcus, Francis, John, Mandy, and Henry, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page covenant of freedom given to the slave man Lewis Hocker by John H. Lewis and William T Logan in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
[Legal Document relating to the lawsuit of Jesse Richardson regarding the sale of the female slave Pegge]
Two-page document describing the lawsuit brought by Jesse Richardson regarding the sale under false health pretenses of a slave named Pegge in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Two-page bill of sale between William Carson and Johnston D. Carson regarding the slaves Mary, Eliza, Charles, Clark, Seth, Jack, Charles, Mary, Ann, Susan, Louisa, Missouri, Bell, Jeff, and other unnamed slaves, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Two-page deed of gift between E. Pennington and his three daughters, wherein he gives to Lerisa Shanks the slave woman Mary, to Paulina H. Fisher the slave girl named Aggy, and to Martha Isabella Omsley the slave girl Ruth, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Two-page deed of mortgage between William Warren and Sarah Elder, including the slave man Isaac, the slave woman Matilda, the slave boy Nelson, the slave boy Henry, the slave woman Philis, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page deed confirming the heir of John Morrison, namely Ezra Morrison, and regarding property that includes the slaves Dinah, Adam, Charlott, Wyatte, Frances Ann, Maria, James, Mary, Lewis, Dilrey [?], and Elizabeth, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page deed of mortgage between Clayton Montgomery and Thomas Helm regarding certain property, including slaves, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Two-page affidavit of Alexander McKinnzy regarding the purchase and state import of one slave named Anny and one slave named John, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page deed of mortgage between Rubin Forbis and Hugh Hays regarding one slave girl named Jemima and one slave girl named Leo in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page deed of gift from Thomas Maddox to his granddaughter Elizabeth Maddox, including the slave girl names Almira [Alferma?], in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Six-page inventory of the estate of Thomas Montgomery, including livestock, tools, furniture, etc.; lists one male slave named Godfrey, one female named Kate, one female slave named Henet with child Lucy; one female slave named Agg with child Manuel, one female slave named Melinder; one male slave named Henry; one female slave named Meriah; one male slave named Matt; one female slave named Sary; one female slave named Flow, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Affidavit of Jesse Toms
Two-page affidavit of Jesse Toms regarding the ownership of one slave boy named Charles and one slave boy named Nelson in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page commissioner's report of the property of Isaac McRoberts, including the selling of land and the selling of the slaves named Sam, Fanny, Mary, Sarah, Harriet, Martha, Horace, and Edward, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Two-page deed of gift between William Moore and his son Samuel Moore regarding one slave boy named Henry and one slave girl named Anne, in Harrison County, Kentucky.
Two-Page deed of indenture between David Kirkpatrick and James Wallace, including the slaves Ely, Jenny, and Martin, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Four-page commissioner's report on the property of Royal H. Benzley, including the slaves Amy, Jim, Tammy, Glory, Dillard, Amy, Thomas, Patsy, Rodey, Harvey, Alfred, Deby, Samuel, Elijah, Ledford, Milly, Nancy, Elzina, and Malvina, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Two-page deed of gift between John Taylor and his daughter Nancy Peak regarding one slave boy named Tom and one slave girl named Rebekah in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Two-page commissioner's report on the property of B. P. Carpenter, including the selling of the slave girl Harriet, in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
Two-page bill of the estate of John Bowman, including livestock, arms, books, etc. in Lincoln County, Kentucky.
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Martha (2) + -
McRoberts, Isaac (2) + -
McRoberts, John M. (2) + -
Inventories of decedents' estates--Kentucky--Lincoln County (7) + -