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Danny Masterson tries a hung jury giving the defense team a second chance with this strategy
The judge presiding over the rape case against «That '70s Show» star Danny Masterson declared a mistrial Wednesday after the jury said it was hopelessly deadlocked.
With a new trial already scheduled for March 27, Masterson, 46, still faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted of raping three women in his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003.
There is an old saying that there is no louder sound in criminal court than the silence of the defendant. It is true.
The actor has denied all the accusations. But he never told the jury that directly, as his the lawyers never called him to the stand, or any other witness. Why not? Why didn't Masterson take the stand to deny these accusations against him? Why didn't the defense call any witnesses? And is it wise for his legal team to implement the same strategy at his next trial?
Probably the most basic reason Masterson's lawyers didn't call him was that they didn't have to. A criminal defendant is alleged be innocent. That means the prosecution must prove the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This is an instruction that judges give to juries in criminal cases in the California state courts, where Masterson's case was heard.
California juries are also instructed in some version of the following: A defendant has "an absolute constitutional right Correct not testify.» The jury cannot consider, for any reason, the fact that a defendant does not testify. California juries are told not to even discuss it during deliberations. It's the thing-that-can't-be-mentioned.
This means that the defendant is not required to testify, present evidence, or call any witnesses. He can only point out the weaknesses in the prosecutor's case. In other words, in rape cases, the evidentiary standard is rarely "he said, she said". It's more like, «she said, he didn't say anything, and you can't blame him for that.»
But that doesn't mean the lack of defense witnesses doesn't have an impact on the jury. One person accuses the defendant and describes what happened. When the defendant says nothing, the only story in the file is the accuser's. Are jurors supposed to assume that the defendant's false story, whatever it is, is more credible than the accuser's story? That is not plausible.
There is an old saying that there is no louder sound in criminal court than the silence of the defendant. It is true. I don't care how many instructions the judge gives the jury about the presumption of innocence and the defendant's right not to testify. A jury wants to hear from a defendant.
The problem is that it is often too risky. And that's why the decision not to put Masterson or other defense witnesses on the stand made sense.
Criminal defendants testify in a minefield that prosecutors do not. For starters, a criminal defendant could inadvertently «open the door» to damaging evidence that would otherwise be inadmissible.
Imagine if Masterson had taken the stand and, during cross-examination, had lost his composure a bit. Not that he completely imploded, the way Colonel Nathan Jessup did on the witness stand in the classic trial movie. «A few good men." Instead, suppose she mentioned something seemingly innocuous like, «I'm a Good Guy. I'm not a violent guy.» Sounds harmless enough, but by the rules of evidence, he might as well have stepped on a claymore mine.
Under these rules, the prosecution cannot fool a defendant with evidence of unrelated wrongdoing that he or she has done in the past. But if the defendant himself takes the stand and introduces the subject of his own good character, then is the game on. The prosecution can now present evidence of bad character.
Sound confusing? This. It's confusing for lawyers. Defendants testifying in their own criminal trial, with no legal training and sky-high adrenaline levels, cannot hope to navigate these rules without putting themselves in jeopardy, even when they are celebrity performers used to memorizing lines. (This was the scenario that played out when actor Amber Heard brought up ex-husband Johnny Depp's ex-girlfriend, Kate Moss, in his defamation case against her, which her lawyers pounced on.)
And the open-door rule would not have applied just to Masterson, but to any witnesses the defense calls. That is why it is risky for a defendant to present evidence. Defendants frequently rest without calling any witnesses.
Defendants testifying in their own criminal trial, with no legal training and sky-high adrenaline levels, cannot hope to navigate these rules without putting themselves in jeopardy.
If the defendant is trying to prove an alternative theory of the alleged crime, such as «some other guy did it» (often called SODDI among criminal defense lawyers), then the defendant may have to call witnesses. However, that did not appear to be Masterson's strategy. His strategy seemed to be simpler and much more common: «They are lying.» If this is the defense's battle plan, then it was probably safer to use his closing argument to point out inconsistencies in the state's case, such as the accuser's lack of credibility or memory gaps.
And even if the accuser's testimony is mostly credible, that doesn't mean it will be enough to convict someone. If the evidence suggests that the defendant was probably guilty, well, «probably guilty» is not «guilty.» In fact, probable guilt is «not guilty» since by definition it is not guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. An assessment of probable guilt at the close of the prosecution's case is a «win» for the defense.
If the defense starts calling witnesses and things go wrong, the defendant may lose a case they had been winning. And if the defendant testifies and the jury doesn't believe a single thing he says, it's probably over.
Ultimately, defense attorneys like myself are mostly risk averse. Nobody wants to be a cautionary tale: The defense team that was winning when the prosecution finished their case, but lost because of the witnesses they later called.
Because the first trial has now ended with a split jury, the defense may reconsider its original strategy. That the jury deadlocked means it was at least close. But it also means there were some votes for a guilty verdict. That means the safest course might be to again refuse to defend yourself. A hung jury is better than a conviction.
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The Last Week of Jesus' Life
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Thank you Chip Whitmer for your comment on The Last Week of Jesus's Life. In all my studies of the last week I had never put (Luke 7:36-46) with (John: 12:2-5). The clarity of the two added so much meaning to why Judas acted as he did. Thank you so very much!
Thank you Chip Whitmer for your very informative comment. I never had picked up the quote (Luke 12: 2-5). What clarity to this account does it bring when connected with (Luke 7:36-46). Thank you again!
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"How could one who had felt the Lord's touch, who had seen the dead raised and the lame walk, be consumed in such utter darkness? How could he turn from those kind eyes to clutch a paltry thirty pieces of silver? Perhaps it was ambition, perhaps greed."Part of this answer is found in the story of Mary's anointing of the Lord. This incident is recorded in all four gospels. Luke places this event earlier in the Lord's ministry; John has it occurring just before the Triumphal Entry; and Matthew and Mark have it just before the Last Supper.In Luke's account, Jesus strongly rebukes his host, a Pharisee named Simon (Luke 7:36-46). John tells us that Simon was in fact the father of Judas Iscariot (John 12:2-5). Both Matthew and Mark imply that the perceived insult from Jesus to Judas' father, Simon, was the last straw for Judas:"...this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them." (Mark 14:9-10; also Matthew 26:13-14.)
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S.B. NO.
THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019
S.D. 1
H.D. 1
A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that the invasion of Hawaii by insects, disease-bearing organisms, snakes, weeds, and other pests is the single greatest threat to the State's economy and natural environment and to the health and lifestyle of the people of Hawaii. Pests already cause millions of dollars in crop losses, the extinction of native species, the destruction of native forests, and the spread of disease, but many more harmful pests now threaten to invade Hawaii and cause more damage. Stopping the influx of new pests and containing their spread are essential to the State's current and future well-being.
The legislature further recognizes the efforts made by the department of land and natural resources division of forestry and wildlife and the Big Island invasive species committee to control high-threat invasive species throughout the county of Hawaii, especially efforts to control miconia, a fast-growing weedy tree that can increase erosion and landslides due to its shallow root system. Large infestations of miconia are on the windward side of the island of Hawaii with a smaller population on the leeward side, posing a threat to the local environment, cultural practices, and economy.
The purpose of this Act is to provide funds to establish invasive species technician positions for the department of land and natural resources division of forestry and wildlife in the county of Hawaii to control invasive species, like miconia, and to prevent them from negatively impacting the environment and economy.
SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2019-2020 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2020-2021 to establish five permanent full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) invasive species technician positions at the department of land and natural resources division of forestry and wildlife to address invasive plants and animals in the county of Hawaii.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of land and natural resources for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2100.
Report Title:
DLNR; Invasive Species; County of Hawaii; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Appropriation
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources division of forestry and wildlife for invasive species technician positions on the island of Hawaii to address invasive plants and animals. (SB871 HD1)
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NWNA Teams Up With Keep America Beautiful To Improve Recycling | NWNA
Nestlé Waters North America Teams Up With Keep America Beautiful To Improve Recycling In Communities Nationwide
12 Communities Receive $10,000 "Recycle On The Go" Grants
Greenwich, Conn. (May 20, 2009) – With the unofficial start of summer just around the corner, consumers increasingly reach for packaged beverages to keep them hydrated while on-the-go. In communities across the country, however, recycling solutions for these packaged items are often inadequate and inconvenient, and according to the National Association for PET Container Resources, less than 24% of plastic beverage bottles were recycled in 2007.
To encourage and empower local communities to make away-from-home recycling more convenient, Nestlé Waters North America today announced it has teamed up with Keep America Beautiful to provide $10,000 "Recycle On The Go" grants to 12 Keep America Beautiful affiliates.
Keep America Beautiful (KAB) is the nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization focused on litter prevention, waste reduction and beautification. Through public-private partnerships, KAB aims to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community's environment.
More than 55 affiliates applied for the grants, which required the organizations to propose creative, comprehensive and sustainable concepts for public venue recycling of plastic beverage bottles. Each project will tackle public space recycling in an innovative way, from focusing on education, to infrastructure, to grassroots volunteer efforts.
"These 'Recycle On The Go' grants are a step toward improving our country's recycling rates and our environment," said Kim Jeffery, president and CEO of Nestlé Waters North America, which has committed to working with others to more than double current plastic beverage bottle recycling rates to 60% by 2018. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans recycled 82 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2006, reducing carbon emissions by the equivalent of removing more than 39 million cars from the road.
"One community at a time, one container at a time, we will work with great organizations like Keep America Beautiful to make recycling easier for people," Jeffery added.
"Perhaps the greatest benefit of 'Recycle On The Go' grants, and any away-from-home recycling, is that it provides a strong and highly-visible reminder of the importance of recycling," said Matthew McKenna, president and CEO of KAB. "Communities that support robust public space recycling are reinforcing their overall recycling awareness efforts and increasing their recycling rates from all sources."
Winning affiliates and concepts include:
Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful (Rhode Island): Currently, there is no recycling at the area's two major sporting complexes for football, soccer, track and other community programs. With the "Recycle On The Go" grant, this local affiliate will purchase 20 recycling bins, create bilingual signage, and work with area community groups to educate about recycling. In addition, the affiliate will collaborate with the Central Falls Public Works Department to measure collected items, helping the organization to track progress against its goal of a 35% recycling rate.
Keep Council Bluffs Beautiful (Iowa): The "Recycle On The Go" grant will allow the Council Bluffs affiliate to introduce recycling to the Council Bluffs Recreation Complex, an 8,000 seat arena and convention center used for sports games, concerts, trade shows, banquets and other events, and visited by more than 300,000 people each year. For the first time, recycling containers will be placed next to every trash bin in the facility.
Keep Santa Fe Beautiful (New Mexico): This affiliate will use the "Recycle On The Go" grant to purchase recycling bins for all ten public parks in Santa Fe, which are used for sporting events, festivals and recreation. The grant will also supplement the agency's ongoing community recycling education efforts, which include speaking engagements at area schools and community posters and e-flyers.
Information on these affiliates and the other nine grant recipients is available at http://kab.org/recycleonthego.
Central to the leadership of Nestlé Waters North America Inc. is its 32-year experience and single-focus on producing bottled water products. The company's dedication to product quality, manufacturing expertise, low-cost production, employee development and environmental stewardship, especially in the areas of water use, energy and packaging, has helped Nestlé Waters become the number one bottled water company in the U.S. To reach success, the company follows its credo: Respect for each other, respect for the environment, and respect for the community. To learn more, visit http://www.Nestle-WatersNA.com.
About Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
Keep America Beautiful, Inc., established in 1953, is the nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization. With a network of nearly 1,000 affiliate and participating organizations, Keep America Beautiful forms public-private partnerships and programs that engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community's environment. To learn more, visit www.kab.org.


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By Alec MacGillis
The right-wing, blue-state, affable governor who gets everything he wants.
The drab Amtrak depot in Detroit, Michigan, was recently the venue for a truly surreal scene: A Republican governor accepted—gratefully—a check from the Obama administration. This was not just any federal funding, either, but $200 million for that most Europhiliac of abominations: passenger rail. Wisconsin's Scott Walker, Ohio's John Kasich, and Florida's Rick Scott had all rejected the money. But here was Rick Snyder, the state's new Republican governor, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Carl Levin, John Conyers, and John Dingell, beaming genially and brandishing a giant check. "It's about economic development," Snyder said, "but it's also environmentally sound, and it's about great quality of life." What was wrong with this guy?
This wasn't Snyder's first deviation from the finger-in-the-eye style of governing that is now ascendant in the Republican Party. Since being elected last fall, he has refused to gut Medicaid, instructed his administration to implement the health care law despite his opposition to it, defended embryonic stem-cell research against conservative attacks, and conspicuously avoided the scorched-earth rhetoric on unions that is popular with most of his Republican colleagues. By all appearances, Snyder comes across as a moderate answer to Walker, Kasich, Scott, and New Jersey's Chris Christie. But actually, that couldn't be further from the truth. In his own mildmannered, nonconfrontational way, Snyder is doing a far better job than his more bombastic conservative peers of delivering on the contemporary GOP agenda.
Snyder, a well-coiffed former Gateway executive turned venture capitalist, swept to victory last fall on the Republican wave, his own millions, and a platform of vague, upbeat generalities about Michigan's renewal. His unobtrusive style is part wonky technocrat (he ran as "one tough nerd") and part hokey motivational speaker (his governing slogan is "relentless positive action"). "I think we're on a course that hopefully is a role model for other places," he told me after a recent speech in Detroit. "And that course I don't describe in terms of ideology or positioning. ... Spending time on blame-placing has no value. Spending time on taking credit for anything has no value. The only thing that has value is actually accomplishing results that solve the problem." The problem, of course, is a proud and formerly prosperous state in dire straits: Michigan was the only state to lose population since 2000, and the unemployment rate topped 15 percent in 2009.
Snyder's solution has been a bracing dose of supply-side economics. In May, he signed a massive tax overhaul that slashes taxes on businesses so drastically it would make a Texan blush. A new 6 percent tax on profits is limited to 40,000 companies, mostly larger ones with stockholders, while 95,000 businesses are now off the hook for any corporate taxes at all. This deprives the state of $1.7 billion in much-needed revenue. Snyder is making up some of the shortfall by curtailing many targeted business tax credits—including film industry and clean-energy incentives favored by his Democratic predecessor Jennifer Granholm—and cutting aid to towns and cities. He also raised taxes on pensions, to the ire of many retirees.
While Snyder hasn't taken on public employee unions directly, he has signed a law with great potential to weaken them anyway—a vast expansion of the powers of "emergency managers" appointed to take over struggling cities and school districts, who will be able to break labor contracts, sell public assets, and dissolve entire towns or districts. One of the likely candidates for emergency management is Detroit, which, under Snyder's plan, stands to lose much of the $176 million in aid it gets from Lansing. "It threatens the concrete but fragile gains we have made, and we simply cannot afford it," said Mayor Dave Bing in a February speech. In addition, the plan slashes $300 million from K-12 education and nearly eliminates the earned income tax credit, at the cost of around $300 for the average poor family. Snyder also signed a bill making Michigan the first of several states to cut basic unemployment benefits from 26 weeks to 20.
These are radical changes, and yet Snyder has met with only scattered protests and a wait-and-see stance from many of the left-leaning editorial boards that endorsed him in November. Admirers and rivals alike attribute this to his milquetoast manner. Instead of thundering about the evils of socialism, Snyder promises to govern by the "metrics" on his "dashboard." He's no great orator—his voice is high-pitched and slightly reedy—but he is adept at bathing his agenda, with its stark winners and losers, in unifying terms, urging audiences to fix Michigan's "broken culture" by "overcoming divisiveness and getting [back] to inclusiveness." For a self-described nonpolitician, Snyder is enjoying himself a lot: He speaks without notes, laughs at his own jokes, and deftly parries reporters' questions. He likes to quip that his agenda has "helped the economy in the sign-making industry"—a joke that doubles as a subtle boast. The fact is, there aren't that many signs being raised against him at all.
Frustrated Democrats in Lansing warn that liberals nationwide who are up in arms about Walker et al. ought to be paying more attention to Snyder. It is he who could offer a potentially appealing Republican model in a time of sluggish recovery—selling deeply pro-business policies without the panders to the Tea Party or religious right that have brought Snyder's counterparts national attention and a national backlash. "Governor Walker pushed down the front door on a lot of the same issues that Governor Snyder has kind of snuck in the back door," says Michigan Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer. "So Walker gets more of a reputation of being overtly anti-union and anti-worker. Governor Snyder's policies are much along the same philosophy—he just does it a little softer."
There is little sound economic research to suggest that Snyder's corporate tax cuts will produce the promised windfall for the state, making his approach a high-stakes political bet. But he may be the beneficiary of good timing. His tenure is coinciding with an apparent, if tenuous, resurgence of Rust Belt manufacturing, led by the automakers, whose bailout he grudgingly supported. Michigan's unemployment rate has plummeted 3 percentage points in the past year, to just above 10 percent, the largest drop in the country, and tax revenues are rolling in higher than expected. If the regional resurgence continues, don't be surprised if Snyder takes credit for it or if his brand of Republicanism—Dale Carnegie with a spreadsheet and tales of new miracles worked by the low-tax elixir—becomes Michigan's newest export. All in all, it's no wonder that the conservatives most focused on the bottom line are quietly cheering him on. "We think he's off to a great start," says Tricia Kinley, a lobbyist at the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. "This is a really nice approach to watch."
Alec MacGillis is a staff writer for The Washington Post. This article originally ran in the June 30, 2011, issue of the magazine.
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Although most people know him as Don Jazzy, his real names are Michael Collins Ajereh. Michael was born on the 26th day of November, 1982 to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ajereh in Umuahia, Abia State. Shortly after, the family moved to Lagos where young Michael had his elementary education. He also attended Federal Government College, Lagos for his secondary education and Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma where he studied Business Management.
In the year 2000, Don Jazzy received an invitation from his uncle who was based in the United Kingdom to play musical instruments for their local church having been aware of Michael's dexterity with musical instruments including drums, guitars and several other percussion instruments. He accepted the invitation and off he went to London to start a new life.
To survive or maybe make some extra money to support himself, he took up several odd jobs while in London including a job as a security guard in Mcdonalds. He also met with other Nigerian music enthusiasts such as JJC and the 419 Squad, Kas, Dbanj and Solek.
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In 2004, Don Jazzy floated a record label with his friend, Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as Dbanj. Together they formed a record label, Mo' Hits record and began releasing albums. Between 2004 and 2006, they had released two successful albums, No Long Thing and Rundown/Funk You Up.
Don Jazzy, although not a musician, was just as popular as Dbanj due to the trademark intro, It's "Don Jazzy Again" which Dbanj always used in his songs as a way to give credit to the producer, Don Jazzy. Together, the duo continued to release hit after hit with Dbanj as the sole artist signed onto the label.
In 2008, a new artist, Wande Coal was signed on to the label and along came other artists like Dprince, Dr. Sid and a handful of others.
Unfortunately, Mo' Hits records had to be dissolved in 2011 due to irreconcilable differences between the two major partners, Don Jazzy and Dbanj. Upon dissolution, both parties went on to float individual record labels; whilst Dbanj went on to float DB records and sign on to GOOD Music, an international record label owned by Kanye West, Don Jazzy floated his own record label, Mavin records. Signed on to the Mavin record label are artists like Tiwa Savage, DPrince, Di'ja, Dr Sid, Reekado Banks and Korede Bello.
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Don Jazzy has produced more than 60 songs, both for artists signed on his record labels and those who aren't. He has also been featured in a couple of singles. He has also received a couple of awards including 2006 Nigerian Music Awards Best Producer of the Year, 2007 Nigerian Entertainment Awards Music Producer of the Year, The Headies 2011 Producer of the Year and The Headies 2004 Producer of the Year.
Not so much is known about the social life of the ace music producer; a few unconfirmed rumors here and there are what you would most likely get when you try to dig into Don Jazzy's social life. One thing is for sure though: he knows how to keep his private life private.
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Michael was not born in 1962!!!!!!?????
bello suhad says
shoutout 2 mavin dynasty u guy's ar great
I can sing and compose, I even have some compositions in my archive but how can I move from here? pls help
beauty sibanda says
I really wnt to be a musican, plz don help be becam one,
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how can i become a musician
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Pedestrian dies after collision with fire engine
A second person has been taken to Addenbrooke's with minor injuries
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A pedestrian has suffered fatal injuries and sadly died after a collision with a fire engine.
Police are investigating the incident which occurred on a roundabout at the junction in York Way and Old North Road, Royston at 8.45pm this evening.
Ambulance services also confirmed that another person has been taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with minor injuries.
Rescue operation after fire engine crash
Circumstances surrounding the collision are still unclear, but police have reported that the fire engine was responding to an emergency call while negotiating the roundabout, before colliding with the pedestrian.
The fire engine is currently in the road and closures are in place at the roundabout and in Rock Road, with the junction of Old North Road and by the Tesco Superstore.
Andrew Fowler, from Barrington, a village in Cambridgeshire, told the News: "There's a fire engine turned over. And that's on the second roundabout. It's a whole mass of blue flashing lights, including ambulance services and another fire engine.
"Apparently it's on the far roundabout from the Tesco's as you come off the 505 at the first roundabout. That is one hell of a piece of equipment to go over."
Alec Hill, a resident in Lindsay Close, Royston, a couple of hundred yards away from the incident: "My daughter and I witnessed the scene. We walked by from Tesco and saw the incident and the controls.
"We were sent away from the police. I asked if it was because of injuries, and he said yes.
"It's pretty obvious that if a fire engine goes off on its side then someone's injured. There must have been around 10 to 15 emergency vehicles. We got that far on our walk and were then sent away."
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said: "The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) received a call tonight at 8.44pm to reports of an RTC in Royston.
"We dispatched our hazardous area response team (HART), an ambulance officer, ambulance crew, and air ambulance from the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) charity.
"Sadly a pedestrian has been pronounced dead at the scene whilst a second patient has been taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital with minor injuries."
A Hertfordshire Constabulary spokeswoman said: "Police in North Herts are currently investigating a road traffic collision which occurred on the roundabout at the junction with York Way and Old North Road in Royston at 8.45pm on Wednesday January 18.
"The circumstances surrounding the collision are still unclear, but it appears a fire engine, which was responding to an emergency call, was in collision with a pedestrian whilst negotiating the roundabout. The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and sadly died at the scene.
"The fire engine is currently still in the road and closures are in place at the roundabout and in Rock Road with the junction of Old North Road and the roundabout by the Tesco Superstore."


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US Open: Serena Williams on extent of ankle injury – 'We'll see tomorrow'
Serena Williams charged into the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Sunday but it may have come at a price as the six-times champion suffered a right ankle injury. Williams, who twisted her left ankle during a quarter-final loss at the Australian Open, said she did not think the latest injury serious but added it was too soon to tell.
"I usually know if it's horrible early on. I mean, I had a really bad ankle sprain in January. I was like, instantly, 'No, this can't happen. I'm finally healthy,'" Williams said after her 6-3 6-4 win over Petra Martic.
"But I'll see tomorrow. So far I'm good. I have been managing it. We'll see tomorrow."
Williams rolled her ankle in the fifth game of the second set, having raced to the net and landed hard on her right foot after a backhand volley that sailed long.
Seeded eighth, Williams took about 15 seconds to get to her feet but won the next two points to earn a crucial break for a 3-2 lead and then took a medical timeout so a trainer could look at her already-wrapped ankle.
Her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, later told reporters that Williams was not in too much discomfort.
Also Read: "It doesn't seem — there is the video, but what is more important is how she feels and how the ankle looks. The ankle looks okay," said Mouratoglou.
"She doesn't feel much pain. She feels, but it's acceptable. And we will know tomorrow when it's going to be cold."
Williams, who is seeking a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title and her first since the 2017 Australian Open, will face China's Wang Qiang in the quarter-finals.
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He wasn't wearing a stethoscope and he wasn't checking in on his patients when Dr. James Croop made his recent rounds. A hematologist/oncologist with Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health Dr. Croop was bringing smiles to young patients by performing magic tricks.
Dr. Croop was joined by Taylor Martin, dressed as "Rodney the Young," performing tricks with bits of rope and dollar bills. Both are members of The Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
"It's magical and it's fun. Kids love it and adults love it. In fact, I sometimes think the adults love it more than the kids," said Dr. Croop. As patient Anthony Doss watched Dr. Croop's quick hands performing a trick, Anthony's mom, Johna Hammontree, peeked through the doorway.
"That is awesome. Will you do it again? I want to try it," said Anthony. It was a break from his typical hospital routine said his mom. Just one week after he was born Anthony was diagnosed with renal disease. He has been a patient at Riley Hospital ever since. The day after his ninth birthday, October 16th, he received a kidney transplant under the care of Dr. William Goggins.
Running around the hospital in a Superman costume Anthony was full of energy; something his mom said is typical for the youngest of her four children.
"He never really acted sick other than some days he didn't want to eat breakfast and would sometimes get an upset stomach," said Hammontree. Born at three pounds, six ounces, Anthony was on dialysis and became familiar with a number of nurses during his visits.
"One of his favorite nurses is Suzanne Hedrick. She's taken care of him since he was born," said Hammontree. Anthony is eager to get on with life with his new kidney. He loves playing Legos, solving math problems, and sometimes putting on a pair of blue gloves and pretending he's a doctor.


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European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill — Clause 1 — Consideration by MPs of Any Withdrawal Delay Proposed by the European Council — 3 Apr 2019 at 21:45
The majority of MPs voted for MPs in the House of Commons to consider any delay to the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union in-light of a new withdrawal date being proposed by the European Council.
The European Council is made up of the heads of state or government of the 28 EU member states, the European Council President and the President of the European Commission.[1]
MPs were considering the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill[2].
The amendment rejected by a majority of MPs in this vote was:
Amendment 21, page 1, line 21, leave out subsections (6) and (7)
Subsections (6) and (7) stated:
(6) Subsection (7) applies if the European Council proposes an extension of the period specified in Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union to a period ending other than on the date proposed in the resolution arising from the motion in the form set out in subsection (2) for the purposes of subsection (1).
(7) If the condition in subsection (6) is met, on the day after the European Council makes the proposal referred to in subsection (6), the Prime Minister must move a motion in the House of Commons in the form set out in subsection (2).
Subsection (2), the main operative clause of the Bill, required a motion to be put before the House of Commons in the form:
"That this House agrees for the purposes of section 2 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2019 to the Prime Minister seeking an extension of the period specified in Article 50(3) of the Treaty on European Union to a period ending on […]"
The date to which the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union would be delayed was not given in the Bill but would, under subsection 1(3) of the Bill, be added to the motion prior to it being moved and could be amended during debate.
[1] The European Council, European Union Website
[2] Parliament's webpage on the European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) Bill 2017-19, Parliament.uk
Debate in Parliament |
What are Boths? An MP can vote both aye and no in the same division. The boths page explains this.
Party Majority (No) Minority (Aye) Both Turnout
Con 15 287 (+2 tell) 0 97.1%
DUP 0 10 0 100.0%
Green 1 0 0 100.0%
Independent 19 3 0 100.0%
Lab 228 (+2 tell) 4 0 95.5%
LDem 11 0 0 100.0%
PC 4 0 0 100.0%
SNP 35 0 0 100.0%
Total: 313 304 0 96.9%
MPs for which their vote in this division differed from the majority vote of their party. You can see all votes in this division, or every eligible MP who could have voted in this division
Sort by: Name | Constituency | Party | Vote
Name Constituency Party Vote
Guto Bebb Aberconwy whilst Con (front bench) no
Steve Brine Winchester whilst Con no
Kenneth Clarke Rushcliffe whilst Con (front bench) no
Jonathan Djanogly Huntingdon Con (front bench) no
Justine Greening Putney whilst Con no
Dominic Grieve Beaconsfield whilst Con (front bench) no
Sam Gyimah East Surrey whilst Con (front bench) no
Richard Harrington Watford whilst Con no
Phillip Lee Bracknell whilst Con no
Oliver Letwin West Dorset whilst Con no
Paul Masterton East Renfrewshire Con (front bench) no
Antoinette Sandbach Eddisbury whilst Con (front bench) no
Caroline Spelman Meriden Con (front bench) no
Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge and Malling Con (front bench) no
Ed Vaizey Wantage whilst Con (front bench) no
Ronnie Campbell Blyth Valley Lab aye
Stephen Hepburn Jarrow Lab (minister) aye
Kate Hoey Vauxhall Lab (minister) aye
Graham Stringer Blackley and Broughton Lab (minister) aye


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Home News Hachette Children's lands book on the brain by Dr Ranj Singh
Hachette Children's lands book on the brain by Dr Ranj Singh
Published August 12, 2021 by Sian Bayley
Hachette Children's Group (HCG) has landed a new non-fiction book about the brain from NHS consultant paediatrician and TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh....
Hachette Children's Group (HCG) has landed a new non-fiction book about the brain from NHS consultant paediatrician and TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh.
Liza Wilde, senior commissioning editor at the Wren & Rook imprint, bought world rights in the text of Brain Power: A Toolkit to Understand and Train Your Unique Brain from K T Forster at the K T Forster Literary Agency, and world rights in the illustrations from Jodie Hodges at United Agents. The book will be for children aged seven and above with illustrations by David O'Connell. It will publish in paperback on 3rd February 2022.
The synopsis says: "Brain Power is an accessible and engaging guide full of help and advice for keeping minds and brains happy and healthy. It doesn't just explain how brains work – it teaches readers how to train their brains to get better at things they find challenging.
"It also explains how different people think in different ways and why that makes each one of us special. Including fun challenges to keep your brain primed for learning, tips to improve your mental health and insights from neurodiverse young people, Brain Power will give readers the confidence to understand and love their brains, however they work. With a strong emphasis on empowering the reader, the book encourages all children to be the very best they can be."
Dr Ranj said: "Nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of kids has always been important. However, there has never been a greater need for it than over the past year or so. I wanted to write a book that explains the fascinating ways in which our minds and brains work, celebrates how unique we all are whether we are neurodiverse or neurotypical, and teaches readers how we can make the most of ourselves. I want every young person who picks up this book to discover how special they are and to feel empowered to be their very best."
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NewsNvidia Creates Low-cost Open Source Ventilator to Help COVID-19...
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Bill Dally, the chief scientist at Nvidia developed a low-cost open-source ventilator, which can be assembled quickly and could be used to treat patients with coronavirus, OP-Vent as he called it was developed with a proportional solenoid valve.
Nvidia published on its official blog, the project created by Bill Dally by a group of scientists from Stanford University, it is about OP-Vent an open source fan that can be created using inexpensive parts and in little weather.
"Our philosophy is to build the simplest possible ventilator that can be produced quickly and inexpensively, but meets the needs of treating patients with COVID-19, "
Dally said in a video.
According to Nvidia, Dally built the prototype using a solenoid valve he bought online, a microcontroller, a dismantled computer, and a home cooling system he built for his home cellar.
The valve uses an electromagnet that can be opened and closed, Dally spent a couple of nights in his workshop, developing several lines of code and in just two weeks already had the first functional prototype built from pipe fittings and valves.
The first prototype was recorded in his home workshop, where it is observed how the device slowly inflates and deflates a rubber glove, likewise, you can notice the reaction of the scientist and professor when seeing that the device in effect "works!" .
Subsequently, OP Vent (open-source, proportional solenoid valve ventilator) was improved thanks to the collaboration of experts such as Paul Karplus, a Stanford alumnus known for his work in autonomous vehicles and robotics. Emma Tran, a fourth-year medical student and some doctors from Stanford University School of Medicine.
Currently OP Vent can be assembled in just minutes, connected to a simple display and packed in a Pelican transport box
Combat the respirator crisis
Dally notes that prototype development for this fan is valued at $ 400 using standard components, with mass production the cost could drop to $ 300 and using 3D printed open source parts could drop to a cost of $ 100, a significant figure. because according to Nvidia a fan has a cost of USD $ 20,000 currently.
Dally's goal is to help produce the largest number of ventilators to treat COVID-19 patients in a situation where there is currently a crisis in these medical supplies. The ventilator was successfully tested in a lung simulator, and Dally is now in the process of applying for an FDA emergency use authorization.
If Dally's device is approved, the next challenge will be finding a way to build it.
Ventilators are currently essential since they can help COVID-19 patients obtain mechanical respiration, currently many universities, scientists and technology companies are developing respirators, ventilators and other supplies that are necessary in the face of the health chaos generated by the pandemic of coronavirus.
The materials to be manufactured in the fan appear on this website under an open-source license "Ventilator Open-Source License" (VOSL). It should be noted that when downloading or using any component, you must respect the terms and conditions of this license.
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Q: Knockout not displaying data in mvc view I am using knockout in MVC 4 web application. Knockout does not render any data where as the controller method is returning data. There are no errors in the console too.
The property names in view also matches with the names of properties in model class.
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The model class:
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A: I believe you should change these 2 things:
1) the script should run on domready (ie put it inside
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3) Finally,
 ko.applyBindings(usersViewModel);

should have as a second parameter the DOM element where to apply the binding, ie:
 ko.applyBindings(usersViewModel, $('table-selector')[0]);

Edit: looks like this is optional and ko will bind to the whole of the [document] if no dom element is  specified)

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France's position on the situation in Ukraine
The conflict between Ukraine and the Russian Federation began in 2014 and continues today.
According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, more than 13,000 people have lost their lives and 25,000 have been wounded since 2014. A total of 1.6 million people have been forced to flee their place of residence to other regions in Ukraine and approximately 1 million refugees have moved to bordering countries. Donbass has become one of the world's most mine-filled zones, together with Afghanistan and Iraq.
Origin of the conflict
The Minsk Agreements aiming to end the conflict
The situation in 2019
France's position
The conflict between Ukraine and the Russian Federation broke out amid a political crisis in Ukraine in late November 2013. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's decision to suspend the process leading to the signature of an Association Agreement with the European Union caused a "revolution of dignity" (Euromaidan).
In Crimea, masked Russian soldiers without insignia began action to take control of all the strategic points in the region. On 16 March 2014, a "referendum" for independence and annexation to the Russian Federation was held. The international community did not recognize this annexation.
At the same time, a destabilization operation was launched in eastern Ukraine. Armed groups without insignia under Russian control supported the demonstrators calling for the independence of these regions. On 11 May, the de facto entities of the "Donetsk People's Republic" and of the "Luhansk People's Republic" declared their independence following a "referendum". This vote, held outside of the framework established by Ukrainian legislation and marred by a number of irregularities, was considered illegal by Ukraine and was not recognized by the international community (including the Russian Federation).
France supported the European Union's sanctions in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the destabilization of Ukraine.
Diplomatic negotiations began in June 2014. The 6 June 1944 D-Day Commemorations provided an opportunity to start diplomatic discussions between the Ukrainian and Russian Presidents under the auspices of the President of the French Republic and German Chancellor in the Normandy Format.
Negotiations were also launched in Minsk in the Trilateral Contact Group with representatives of Ukraine, Russia and the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) as well as separatists (representatives of "certain regions of Luhank and Donetsk oblasts").
On 5 September 2014, the Trilateral Contact Group parties signed the Minsk Protocol ("MINSK I"): 13 political and security measures aiming to end the conflict.
On 11 and 12 February 2015, the Normandy Format Summit of Heads of State and Government was held in Minsk. The Trilateral Contact Group parties signed the Package of Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk Agreements (Minsk II).
Minsk II sets out the operational stages for implementing Minsk I and resolving the conflict. Its intention is to advance the security situation on the ground and the political process jointly without preconditions. Ultimately, its aim is for the separatist-held zones to be re-integrated under Ukrainian sovereignty with decentralized organization.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 2202, which was adopted on 17 February 2015, endorsed this Package of Measures and called for its full implementation.
The adoption of Minsk II resulted in a significant drop in the number of victims, with three-quarters of the approximately 13,300 deaths caused by the conflict occurring before the adoption of the Package. But the crisis persists due to the parties' lack of political will to deliver on their commitments. Tensions continue to fuel the Russian-Ukrainian conflict on a regular basis.
In Crimea, Ukraine has not managed to fully restore its sovereignty and its territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.
In eastern Ukraine, repeated ceasefire violations directly threaten civilians and the humanitarian situation is still very bad as winter approaches, particularly with regard to the most vulnerable people, including the elderly.
The year 2019 has also seen the election of Volodymyr Zelenskiy as President of Ukraine. He received more than 73% of voter and made resolving the conflict a priority of this term of office.
Since he was elected, several advances have been made in the field:
The ceasefire of 21 July was the most successful of the conflict and generated an unprecedented decrease in violence until the beginning of September.
Disengagement from three pilot zones through a Framework Agreement concluded in 2016 in Stanytsia Luhanska, Petrivske, and Zolote, has successfully been conducted (completed on 30 June in Stanytsia Luhanska, heavy weapons and forces were withdrawn from Zolote on 1 November and on 12 November in Petrivske).
The bridge in Stanytsia Luhanska, destroyed in 2015, was rebuilt in a few months and inaugurated on 20 November. It will facilitate the everyday lives of thousands of civilians who cross it every month, particularly elderly and vulnerable people.
Moreover, Russia and Ukraine proceeded to exchange 70 political prisoners (different from those held in relation to the conflict since 2014), including the director Oleh Sentsov and the 24 Ukrainian sailors held since 25 November 2018 following a serious naval incident in the southern part of the Kerch Strait.
France does not and will not recognize the illegal annexation of Crimea: the redrawing of international borders by force is a breach of international law and of the commitments made by the Russian Federation.
France deplores the worsening of the human rights situation in the peninsula, which especially affects the Crimean Tatars. It calls for the release of all persons detained in violation of international law.
France has a policy of firmness and dialogue to move towards a political settlement of the conflict.
France instigated the diplomatic exchanges of June 2014.
France hosted another Normandy Format Summit of Heads of State and Government on 9 December 2019, following on from the last Summit held in October 2016 in Berlin. At this Summit, great strides were made in implementing the Minsk Agreements, when it comes to consolidating the ceasefire, making progress related to mine clearing, opening new crossing points, identifying new areas of disengagement, and exchanging prisoners taken during the conflict. The parties also reiterated their commitment to seeing that progress is made regarding all the legal aspects related to the political component of the Minsk Agreements.
Read the Agreed Conclusions of the "Normandy Format" Paris Summit
"Normandy Format" Paris Summit - Agreed conclusions (9 Dec. 19) - (PDF, 104.8 kb)
France's support for Ukraine
Since 2014, France has provided several kinds of assistance to Ukraine: emergency humanitarian and medical assistance, assistance for displaced persons, and support for the implementation of reforms. It is fully committed to support for Ukraine provided in the European framework. In 2018, it contributed €600,000 in humanitarian assistance, which has been used to renovate critical infrastructure in eastern Ukraine and to provide assistance to vulnerable people. In January 2019, to help improve the production and distribution of safe drinking water in conflict-affected areas, Ukraine and France signed an agreement which included building a new water treatment plant in Mariupol.
In 2019, France granted €1.5 million in humanitarian assistance to Ukraine via aid allocated to the ICRC, the Danish Demining Group, the French NGOs Triangle Génération Humanitaire and Première Urgence Internationale. As a priority, these actions are expected to improve the situation of hundreds of thousands of people living near the line of contact, and who continue to be the main victims of the conflict.
This solidarity is also visible within the OSCE framework: France took part in election observation missions organized by the Organization's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in 2014, 2015-2016 and 2019. In addition, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) has 17 French observers, who have been present in the field since the start of the conflict (primarily in the east of the country, but also in other regions).
Updated: December 2019
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More information on the website of the ministry (in French)
Embassy of France in Ukraine
Embassy of Ukraine in France
Video: Diplomats in Action on the ground in Ukraine


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Ecsedi Báthori Miklós (1435? – 1506) váci püspök, a humanizmus jeles magyar képviselője. Építkezéseinek nagy része elpusztult, de emléke máig él.

Élete

Báthori István, a várnai csatában elesett korábbi országbíró és Butkai Borbála fiaként született. Öt fiú- és két lánytestvére volt.

Bolognában tanult Galeotto Marzio tanítványaként. 1469-től választott szerémi püspök, 1474-től haláláig váci püspök volt. Később is tartotta azokkal a kapcsolatot – Marsilio Ficino, Sebastiano Salvini –, akiket Itáliában megismert. Levelezett velük és Magyarországra hívta őket. Francesco Bandini a barátja volt, Marsilio Ficino a filozófiai munkáját ajánlotta neki, levelezett Guarino Veronese fiával, Battistával is.

Kezdetben Mátyás király nagyra becsülte őt, váci építkezéseire a budai palotában dolgozó mestereket fogadta fel. A püspök állandóan képezte magát, Ciceróját még a királyi tanácsba is magával vitte. Ficino egy leveléből tudjuk, hogy ő és a király is nagyon érdeklődőtt Platón iránt. Igazi reneszánsz udvart épített ki, amelynek jelentősége különösen megnőtt Vitéz János esztergomi érsek 1472-es halála után. Ekkor már szívesebben tartózkodtak a humanisták Vácott, mint Esztergomban vagy Budán. Az 1480-as évek elején azonban a király megharagudott rá.

Nógrádi birtokain is építkezett, a nógrádi várat az itáliai származású Traguinus Jakab építész tervei alapján kibővíttette és megerősíttette.

Mátyás halála után Vácott főiskolát alapított, ahol az összes tudományt tanították olyan híres itáliai professzorok, mint Pescennio Francesco Negro és Bernardino d'Udine.

1506. február 24-én hunyt el. Sírköve máshová beépítve fennmaradt, ennek feliratát egy korabeli feljegyzésből ismerjük.

Jelentősége

Tevékenysége nyomán Vác békés virágzásnak indult, aminek csak a török hódítás vetett véget a 16. század végén.
Udvara a művészetek fellegvára volt. Szobrászokat, festőket, építészeket hívott a városba.
Írt egy verses történeti művet, amely azonban elveszett.
Könyvtárának egyetlen hiteles darabját (Cicero: Tusculanarum quaestionum liber Tusculanumi kérdések könyve) ismerjük, de több más konkrét könyvről is sejtjük, hogy eredetileg az könyvtárát gazdagította.

Jegyzetek

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További információk
 Horváth Alice: Báthory Miklós váci püspök (1474–1506) élete és kora.A Váci Egyházmegyei Gyűjtemény kiállításán bemutatott tárgyak és dokumentumok katalógusa; Váci Székesegyházi Kincstár és Egyházmegyei Gyűjtemény, Vác, 2006 (Vácegyházmegye múltjából)
 Báthory Miklós váci püspök (1474–1506) emlékezete. Tanulmányok a "Váci Püspökség Báthory Emlékéve 2006" alkalmából rendezett konferencia anyagából; szerk. Horváth Alice; Váci Székesegyházi Kincstár és Egyházmegyei Gyűjtemény, Vác, 2007 (Vácegyházmegye múltjából)
   Bánhidi László: A váci vár és élete Báthory Miklós püspök korában; s.n., s.l., 2007

Miklós 1435
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1435-ben született személyek
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A four-time tech entrepreneur – the founding Chief Executive Officer of Veritix®, a sports and live-entertainment SaaS platform company processing over $1 billion in commerce transactions annually; Be Free® (Nasdaq:BFRE) a digital marketing platform company processing over $2 billion in commerce transactions annually; PCXIS®, Inc. a public utility marketing software company; and PCX Consulting, Inc., a systems development firm serving heavy industry. (Veritix was acquired by AEG/AXS, Be Free was acquired by Valueclick.) Sam has raised over $2M in angel capital, $76M in venture capital/private equity, and over $200M in the public markets for those companies and is also a former Director of ValueClick (NASDAQ:VCLK) and Be Free (NASDAQ:BFRE).
Sam works to build the growth stage ecosystem in Northeast Ohio through entrepreneurial mentoring programs at Jumpstart, Inc., Flash Starts, and in the Entrepreneurial Studies program at Hawken School; through ad hoc mentoring; and by serving on the board of the Ohio Venture Association.
Sam and his wife are committed to organizations helping children facing significant challenges. Having chaired the board of Minds Matter of Cleveland for 4 years, and sitting on the board of Hawken School.
Way back when, Sam started with a Biochemistry degree from Harvard University, and later an EMBA from the Weatherhead School at Case Western Reserve University.
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TOPIC | Anyone not getting brew notifications?
I'm curious if we're suppose to be getting them now? I've been making some obsidian horns and I don't get any notifications when they're finished.
I'm not receiving them for many of my transmutations.
An earlier bug resulted in only transmutations getting alerts. This should now be fixed, but please let us know if newly created brews continue to have this problem.
Also, the alerts currently vanish as soon as you see them, even if a brew has not been collected. This has caused some confusion and will be tweaked in an upcoming fix.
Update the fix mentioned above is now live as well.


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This is my first casino online and still exist untill today.
They have the biggest maximum winning in single bet among other online casino (30 btc) , and you can even bet with 1 dogetoshi to test some strategy.
So what about you guys, did you still feel comfortable in PD or maybe you have planned to leave PD?
Another thing as additional point for Primedice: their protection to keep you out from beggars. Even not 100% protected, once you reports begging users with prove they'll send mutecoin for those beggars.
I don't mind to give users some coin for those which I think really appropriate, but begging continuously... those are problem and annoying.
Well.. they chained me with making me a Moderator here :D. No, thats not the reason. Its the community. There are some lovely people here I like and love to chat with. Sometimes the chat is a little.. messy from time to time.
But often enough we can have pretty nice conversations there. And of course.. we all are connected to people from everywhere around the globe, which makes staying in chat a special occasion.
Primedice was the first crypto gambling site I tried. I have been hooked ever since. I have had a great time on PD winning and losing a lot over the time.
All the above and the pt chat, I am not a really good english writer, and tiping things in pt, talking to other pt users, are really interesting.
i like the UI, Challenges, and Chat Room.
I think I mentioned this before when this topic was covered.. Mainly, the support makes me stay. And I think, a lot of members would agree. Timely and cool personels that they have in the support group. Very efficient and approachable.
I also consider what you listed above, for the giveaways and PPP.
The community and the rewarding system are really attractive too !
I quit playing here pre 2017 and later came back when I saw the changes, love the weekly giveaway and our quiet ghost room ph chat. Unlike other sites, ph chat room here is clean and free from beggars only issue are the commands being spammed by other nationalities, maybe pd can make a command only room (just a suggestion) for commands so other players wont have to spam other flag's room with those bot commands. Need to mention the live support here is awesome and they are very professional in dealing and talking to players. I have been playing in a lot of sites but the support here is exceptionally the best.
Same of course, who would not like it?
I also take that as an opportunity to make this Community more alive, active and bringing back more people into both Primedice and Stake.
Is is the pionner of all other Dice Casino games, and constantly evolving, adapting.
No words to describe such support, it's just marvelous.
to create more trust in all of us "GUYS"
to give my opinion on topics and big reflextions.
this way to winn more and do big SHARES .
Well you said it very well my friend ! I couldnt anything , it s been a long time i m here, and PD is my favourite place to play dice too !!!


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class ATL_NO_VTABLE CPigMissionParams :
  public IDispatchImpl<IPigMissionParams, &IID_IPigMissionParams, &LIBID_PigsLib>,
  public ISupportErrorInfo,
  public IPigMissionParamsPrivate,
  public TCPersistStreamInitImpl<CPigMissionParams>,
  public TCPersistPropertyBagImpl<CPigMissionParams>,
  public TCComPropertyClass<CPigMissionParams>,
  public CComObjectRootEx<CComMultiThreadModel>,
	public CComCoClass<CPigMissionParams, &CLSID_PigMissionParams>
{
// Declarations
public:
  DECLARE_REGISTRY_RESOURCEID(IDR_PigMissionParams)
  DECLARE_PROTECT_FINAL_CONSTRUCT()
  DECLARE_GET_CONTROLLING_UNKNOWN()

// Category Map
public:
  BEGIN_CATEGORY_MAP(CPigMissionParams)
    IMPLEMENTED_CATEGORY(CATID_PigObjects)
  END_CATEGORY_MAP()

// Interface Map
public:
  BEGIN_COM_MAP(CPigMissionParams)
    COM_INTERFACE_ENTRY(IPigMissionParams)
    COM_INTERFACE_ENTRY(IDispatch)
    COM_INTERFACE_ENTRY(IPigMissionParamsPrivate)
    COM_INTERFACE_ENTRY(ISupportErrorInfo)
    COM_INTERFACE_ENTRY(IPersistStreamInit)
    COM_INTERFACE_ENTRY2(IPersistStream, IPersistStreamInit)
    COM_INTERFACE_ENTRY(IPersistPropertyBag)
    COM_INTERFACE_ENTRY_AUTOAGGREGATE(IID_IMarshal, m_punkMBV.p,
      CLSID_TCMarshalByValue)
  END_COM_MAP()

// Property Map
public:
  BEGIN_PROP_MAP(CPigMissionParams)
    PROP_ENTRY("TeamCount"     , dispid_TeamCount     , CLSID_NULL)
    PROP_ENTRY("MaxTeamPlayers", dispid_MaxTeamPlayers, CLSID_NULL)
    PROP_ENTRY("MinTeamPlayers", dispid_MinTeamPlayers, CLSID_NULL)
    PROP_ENTRY("MapType"       , dispid_MapType       , CLSID_NULL)
	//Imago 10/14
	PROP_ENTRY("GameName"       , dispid_GameName     , CLSID_NULL)
	PROP_ENTRY("CoreName"       , dispid_CoreName     , CLSID_NULL)
  END_PROP_MAP()

// Construction / Destruction
public:
  CPigMissionParams();
  HRESULT FinalConstruct();

// ISupportErrorInfo Interface Methods
public:
  STDMETHODIMP InterfaceSupportsErrorInfo(REFIID riid);

// IPigMissionParams Interface Methods
public:
  STDMETHODIMP Validate();
  STDMETHODIMP put_TeamCount(short nTeamCount);
  STDMETHODIMP get_TeamCount(short* pnTeamCount);
  STDMETHODIMP put_MaxTeamPlayers(short nMaxTeamPlayers);
  STDMETHODIMP get_MaxTeamPlayers(short* pnMaxTeamPlayers);
  STDMETHODIMP put_MinTeamPlayers(short nMinTeamPlayers);
  STDMETHODIMP get_MinTeamPlayers(short* pnMinTeamPlayers);
  STDMETHODIMP put_MapType(PigMapType eMapType);
  STDMETHODIMP get_MapType(PigMapType* peMapType);
  //imago 10/14
  STDMETHODIMP put_TeamKills(short nGoalTemaKills);
  STDMETHODIMP get_TeamKills(short* nGoalTemaKills);
  STDMETHODIMP put_GameName(BSTR bstrGameName);
  STDMETHODIMP get_GameName(BSTR* bstrGameName);
  STDMETHODIMP put_CoreName(BSTR bstrCoreName);
  STDMETHODIMP get_CoreName(BSTR* bstrCoreName);
  STDMETHODIMP put_KillBonus(short KBlevel);
  STDMETHODIMP get_KillBonus(short* KBlevel);
  STDMETHODIMP put_Defections(VARIANT_BOOL Defections);
  STDMETHODIMP get_Defections(VARIANT_BOOL* Defections);
  STDMETHODIMP put_Miners(short Miners);
  STDMETHODIMP get_Miners(short* Miners);
  STDMETHODIMP put_Developments(VARIANT_BOOL Developments);
  STDMETHODIMP get_Developments(VARIANT_BOOL* Developments);
  STDMETHODIMP put_Conquest(short Conquest);
  STDMETHODIMP get_Conquest(short* Conquest);
  STDMETHODIMP put_Flags(short Flags);
  STDMETHODIMP get_Flags(short* Flags);
  STDMETHODIMP put_Artifacts(short Artifacts);
  STDMETHODIMP get_Artifacts(short* Artifacts);
  STDMETHODIMP put_Pods(VARIANT_BOOL Pods);
  STDMETHODIMP get_Pods(VARIANT_BOOL* Pods);
  STDMETHODIMP put_Experimental(VARIANT_BOOL Experimental);
  STDMETHODIMP get_Experimental(VARIANT_BOOL* Experimental);
// IPigMissionParamsPrivate Interface Methods
public:
  STDMETHODIMP GetData(IStream** ppstm);

// IPersistStreamInit Interface Methods
public:
  STDMETHODIMP InitNew();

// Types
protected:
  typedef TCObjectLock<CPigMissionParams> XLock;

// Data Members
public:
  CComPtr<IUnknown> m_punkMBV;
protected:
  MissionParams     m_mp;
};

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

#endif //__PigMissionParams_h__


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Don't pay attention to the man behind the curtain!
…or the dates upon the entries!!! Borrowing a famous line from The Wizard of Oz about the "real" wizard, I assure you that the "real" dates of this blog's entries are the same as this one. I checked every single blog entry and page on this site before posting this tonight and updated every single one. There may be a few kinks to work out but I think you can find everything updated for your reading pleasure. Just follow the yellow brick road. Well, you know what I mean! Have fun, and remember there's no place like Home–to start from, that is!
Fall into a good book!
A flyer should be going out to students this week about Book Club. If you would like to continue being a part of Book Club, it is helpful if you re-register that way I know you have your parents' permission and they have an opportunity to update all contact information and snack volunteer sign up. The registration form may also indicate whether or not you would like me to order a book for you. (We get Scholastic points that way and can get free stuff for members! Cost is usually lower, too!) Of course, you are free to order the book on your own in any format OR borrow it from the public library. NOTE: It is VERY important that you have a book so you can keep up with the readings! Sharing a book is ok, too, as long as you keep to the schedule which will be handed out by our 2nd meeting.
If you have friends you'd like to have join book club, now is the time to invite them! No new members will be accepted after Columbus Day. Deadline for registration and book order is September 27th. Forms can be downloaded from this site. Mrs. Walsh will also have some registration forms.
Looking forward to reading with you!
Someone just sent me a link about "deep reading" saying, among other things, that it is a vigorous exercise for the brain AND increases our real-life capacity for empathy. As opposed to the often superficial reading we do on the Web, it is an endangered practice, one we ought to preserve as we would a historic building or a significant work of art. Cool! Not that I have anything against reading stuff online (duh, if you're reading THIS, then you are online!), BUT we get the BEST brain exercise when we read from books. It's kinda like we travel to another world and visit the people there. I know it has helped me to understand about so many different people and places. The article even said that sometimes it can be likened to a hypnotic trance. I remember my parents having to call me repeatedly when I was really "into" a book before I even heard them, let alone get up and come do whatever they wanted me to do! Not only could I NOT put the book down, but I really felt like I was someplace else or even someone else as I read.
Still happens. Bet you've had those moments, too. Here's hoping you have many of those moments in your lifetime. Oh, but make sure to acknowledge your parents when they call for you though!
One of the books I LOVE is a non-fiction memoir about a man who begins a book club with his dying mother. They both are avid readers and decide to share books and discuss them while she is undergoing her medical treatments. The title is kind of funny: "The End of Your Life Book Club". Its author Will Schwalbe however gives us such a wonderful picture of a beautiful life in sharing the story of his mother and her family.


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Q: Creating a dictionary from a CSV file in Python I'm a beginner in python and I'm stuck on my program.
I would like to create a program that extracts data from the CSV file and displays the following result when it runs :
{company: [total number of missions, number of successful missions, number of failed missions]}
I started to write a code but I think I made mistakes. Can someone help me with this program?
with open ('data-files/SpaceMission_data.csv', 'r') as handle:
    content = csv.reader(handle)
    print(content)
-------------------------------------------------(new cell)----------------------------------------
import csv

def space_statistics(filename):
    '''The function returns a dictionary in which it counts the number of mission for each company in charge
    and also counts the number of successful and failed missions'''

    space = dict()
    err_Msg = 'Error: Check the file path or content'

    # TYPE YOUR CODE HERE.

      try:
        with open(filename, 'r') as handle:
            for line in handle:
                val = line.split(",")[1:7]
                print(val)
                space[val[1]] = int(val[7])
                print(msg.format(val[1], val[7]))

        return space

    except:
        print("Error: Something wrong with your file location?")
        return

help(space_statistics)

Here is a screenshot of the 'SpaceMission_data.csv' file.

A: Leverage the csv module then you can just index the data easily. Check if the key is there if it is just access the last entry otherwise add a new list.
import csv

def space_statistics(csvFile):
    space = {}
    with open(csvFile, newline='') as inFile:
        reader = csv.reader(inFile)
        data = list(reader)
    for entry in data[1:]:#skip the first one because thats the header
        if entry[2] in space:#company already exists in dict
            if entry[-1] == 'Success'
                space[entry[2]][1] += 1
            else:#failed
                space[entry[2]][2] += 1
            space[entry[2]][0] += 1#total mission count
        else:
            space[entry[2]] = [1,0,0]
            if entry[-1] == 'Success'
                space[entry[2]][1] += 1
            else:#failed
                space[entry[2]][2] += 1
    return space