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Verifile, has been named 'Best Enterprising Business' at this year's SME National Business Awards.
The 'Best Enterprising Business' award is designed to highlight the business that is a 'mover and shaker' in their sector, leads in their market, shows outstanding initiative, and is not just doing the same old things.
CEO and founder of Verifile, Eyal Ben Cohen, said: "This has been a whirlwind year for Verifile, and I couldn't be prouder to see the hard work of everyone in the business recognised in this way.
"To be named as Best Enterprising Business demonstrates that we are doing exactly what we set out to do – bring innovation to the background screening sector, and helps our clients create trusted relationships with employees, clients and suppliers.
"What a fantastic end to the year. I can't wait to see what 2020 will bring."
Verifile qualified as a finalist for the national awards after winning 'Best Enterprising Business' at the SME Luton & Bedfordshire Business Awards in May. On the same night we also picked up 'Bedford Business of the Year'.
Over 100 background screening experts are employed by Verifile, helping businesses across the world maintain robust recruitment processes and remain compliant with wide ranging legislations by verifying the credentials of employees, partners, suppliers and clients.
Due to the international nature of our business, staff at Verifile speak 19 languages between them, from Arabic to Urdu.
Speaking about why they chose Verifile as the UK's 'Best Enterprising Business', judges for the SME National Business Awards said: "Verifile holds a market leading position in the UK. Amazing and well done."
It's been an incredible year for Verifile, having also been recipients of the prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade.
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's most prestigious business awards, recognising and celebrating business excellence across the UK.
"The recognition we've received this year highlights the growing demand worldwide for pre- and post-employment screening, as organisations look to mitigate their recruitment risks and insider threats," added Eyal.
"Our business is all about helping employers to mitigate these risks. These include the risk of not complying with industry regulations or internal company procedures or of exposing their business to fraud, theft, brand damage, fines or lawsuits.
"Employers are all too aware of the potential fall-out from hiring the wrong person – and the cost, which can be financial, reputational or even human.
"Increasingly, this is now a global undertaking, helping businesses from around the world to expand their workforces."
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The UK's Business Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, has put forward proposals that could make it illegal for businesses to withhold references for former employees.
The proposals are a bid to stop businesses using 'nasty tactics' and protect individuals who have faced harassment or discrimination.
As reported in People Management magazine, Leadsom said the proposals would "ensure individuals are protected, striking a fair balance between the interests of employers and workers".
Adding, "we cannot tolerate the small minority [of employers] that use nasty tactics like non-disclosure agreements and withholding references to pressure employees into silence, often in cases of serious wrongdoing."
If agreed, it would mean that for the first time ever, employers would be obliged to provide at least a basic reference for any former employee.
Demand for employment references continues to soar, as more organisations see the benefits of verifying their candidates' employment history.
Hand in hand, employers continue to seek solutions to automate mundane tasks such as the issuing of reference letters to other employers or lenders.
"Systems like WorkPass which handle employment and income verification requests on behalf of employers, eliminate the need for HR teams to issue them directly. WorkPass also add a level of GDPR compliance that manual processes cannot rival."
WorkPass is a free service that Verifile offers to our clients.
If you'd like to talk to us about how WorkPass can free up your HR team's time, contact your account manager or our sales team at +44 (0) 1234 60 80 90.
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has issued changes to the BS7858 which sets out requirements for companies carrying out background screening for employees in a secure environment.
BS7858:2019 came into effect at the end of September and replaced BS7858:2012, which will be withdrawn on 31 March 2020.
Amongst the updates to the new standard are recommendations around the use of social media screening. BSI are increasingly aware that what employees post on social media may create problems for businesses operating in secure and regulated environments.
The BSI now say: "For some roles, it might be prudent to seek additional information using best practice social media and other open-source internet checks to provide greater insights and reduce risk."
In the update they also add a warning in the foreword about who should be carrying out the screening:
"…while social media and other open-source internet checks are now mentioned, they are not a provision of the standard and can only be used as additional information in any employment decisions. Care is to be taken when using this method so as not to introduce any unlawful discrimination…".
Verifile's Founder and CEO, Eyal Ben Cohen, said: "While social media checks have only been introduced as a recommendation, it does indicate that BSI's guidance on the use of social media and open-source internet checks will soon become common practice."
Other changes worth pointing out include:
Financial sanctions checks are now mandatory for all roles (previously only senior roles were required)
Enhanced identity checks are now mandatory
To discuss social media, open internet screening, fraud and identity checks, plus all the other checks that are needed for compliance with BS7858, contact your account manager or client services on +44 (0) 1234 339 350 or via service@verifile.co.uk.


The average UK family will pay more than GBP 650 000 in taxes over its lifetime, with the amount ballooning to well over GBP 1 million for high earning families.
According to the report published on January 30 by UK Taxpayers' Alliance, the members of an average UK family will pay more than GBP 656 000 in direct and indirect taxes over their lifetime, with over GBP 250 000 payments for income taxes, and an extra GBP 101 000 in Value Added Tax payments. Council tax and national insurance contributions were the next biggest liabilities faced by taxpayers.
The highest earning families in the UK will face cumulative tax liabilities of approximately GBP 1.3 million, while the families with the lowest earnings will see total obligations of GBP 235 000.
The results of the research are based on currently applicable rates of taxes and other fiscal contributions in the UK, and are calculated for an "average" family having a gross annual income of GBP 36,372, with a working lifespan of 40 years and an additional period of 15 years of retirement.
Commenting on findings, the director of the Taxpayers' Alliance Matthew Sinclair, said that "…households in the UK now pay an incredible amount in tax over a lifetime, handing over a hefty slice of their income" and suggested that "… Chancellor needs to deliver a tax cut in the Budget, to ease the burden and help the economy to grow".


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6 Steps to Follow When Proposing a Flexible Work Arrangement
Working Moms: Your Career
Basics for Working Moms
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Work-Family Balance Working Moms: Your Career
By Katherine Lewis
Find out how others got a flexible schedule
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Only 46% of the full-time working mothers the Pew Research Center surveyed said that working full-time was ideal for their work/life balance. Most want part-time hours.
But since a cut in pay is not ideal let's outline steps you could take to create a flexible work arrangement (FWA) with your current employer. You can seek a flexible schedule where your scheduled hour's change, you can change a number of hours you work (go to part-time), and/or the location of where you work.
The first step is to talk to everyone you know who has successfully proposed a flexible work arrangement. Ask them some of these questions:
How did they convince their employer?
What do they like or dislike about the arrangement?
Has their arrangement hurt their career or earning potential?
If they had to re-negotiate their work arrangement would they do anything differently?
What lessons have they learned from working a flexible work schedule?
Think about your professional and personal needs
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Think about which possible arrangement would work best for you and your job. Here are a few examples:
Work a compressed work week where you work four 10-hour days and get a day off.
Work six or seven-hour days in the office and then finish your work at home after the kids go to sleep.
Job sharing may be the best solution for time-intensive professions.
Work from home on Mondays and Fridays and then be present in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Working from home all week with weekly Skype calls with your team.
You work 40-hours per week but must be in the office during core hours which are 10AM-3PM (or some other set of hours).
Second, decide which arrangement would work for your personal life. As much as you'd like to work less, you may not be able to afford the pay cut that comes with part-time work. Also, find out whether your employer reduces benefits for employees who work less than full time.
Third, look at your work style. Working from home may sound great until you're trying to concentrate on a report with three screaming kids underfoot. Not working in the office can also be isolating, especially for introverts who need the encouragement of close quarters to interact with their co-workers.
Fourth, investigate what your childcare options are. If your children are still little, see if you could save money by cutting back on child care. Some centers don't discount part-time care, so you might want to continue full-time work. If you have a babysitter, gauge how open she would be to a more flexible schedule with possibly fewer hours.
Last, what would your backup child care plan look like? Before committing to a different schedule have a discussion with your support system (the people who support you whenever you need them to) to get them on board, whether it's your husband, mother or school carpool buddy.
Think about how your employer will view your flexible schedule
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This is probably the most important step. It's really up to you to figure out how to cover your job responsibilities with the kind of schedule you want. If others in your department are looking for better work/life balance, they might be open to a flexible group schedule that would give each person more time off while making sure all work is covered.
Determine which tasks must be completed in the workplace, which can be done on your own schedule, and which can be eliminated or delegated to another person. If you plan to go part-time, you will either have to eliminate certain duties or produce at a slower pace.
Write down your proposal. Ask co-workers with flexible schedules to share any documents they have, or look for templates on the Internet. Be sure to specify how work emergencies and crunch times would be handled.
Propose your flexible work schedule
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Prepare your proposal using the A-E-I-O-U assertiveness technique. Doing so will make you feel prepared, get your point across quickly, and open the discussion on your proposed flexible work arrangement. Here's an example of the technique:
Acknowledge: I know that the office policy on flexible work arrangements is based on each employee's job.
Express: I think that a flexible work arrangement for me would help both my work/life balance as well as the company because <fill in the blank>.
Identify: I would like to work four ten-hour days and get one day off per week.
Outline: This is how I'll manage my workload in those four ten-hour days <fill in the blank>. This will help the team because <fill in the blank> (this takes the focus off you and on the company, so make this enticing). This will help me professionally because it'll maximize your productivity, you'll be able to focus better, <fill in the blank>.
I'll have goals such as <fill in the blank> and will be held accountable by <fill in the blank>.
Understanding: Instead of working my regular schedule I'll be able to manage my workload in a shorter amount of time and then have more time to spend with my family like not having to take PTO time to bring my kids to their doctor appointments.
By following this technique you'll create a short and concise proposition. Your employer may need a minute to absorb what you've proposed so be sure to take some deep breaths during those moments of (awkward) silence.
If during the conversation you feel that your boss doesn't want to commit completely ask for a one-month trial run. This way you can see if it works for you and vice versa.
Get adjusted to your new flexible work arrangement
Congratulations! You got it! Now it's time to spread the news but don't go overboard. If you plan on checking email, voicemail, or any other forms of communication you use on a regular basis only inform people who would need to reach you urgently.
The first few months may require some fine tuning for you to get the workload right. Try to set realistic deadlines and expectations, so you're not working overtime unnecessarily. Differentiate between urgent tasks and those you can delegate or delay.
Keep a close eye on the goals you set. If you feel nervous about them follow your gut and figure out a solution. Is there a different way you could be doing something? Take a deep breath and focus on the process instead of the task to see how you could be working more efficiently.
Make your new arrangment work
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It's not a win just because they say yes. You need to stay in close touch with your boss, colleagues, and clients to make sure everything continues to go smoothly.
Remember that flexibility works both ways. You can still be a team player by covering job emergencies, but be sure to step back once the emergency is over. Nobody else will set those boundaries but you.
Be prepared for some resentment from others who want better work-life balance themselves. If confronted, gently remind them of the sacrifices you make for the schedule, whether it's checking email from home or earning less money. Don't apologize, or your co-workers will conclude that you have something to feel guilty about. Instead, be confident and perhaps they'll follow your example.
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Our bodies perform non-stop functions that we don't think about. When is the last time you focused on making your heart beat, your kidneys filter, or your pancreas to produce insulin?
Thankfully our Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) handles all that. I don't know about you, but my calendar is pretty full, and I don't want to add on making sure my blood brain barrier has all the troops in the right place.
The ANS is broken into two parts—the sympathetic and parasympathetic. Simply put, the fight or flight and the rest or digest. While you are walking, working, dealing with the day, the fight or flight is up and running. When it is time to sit down to a nice meal or go to sleep, the rest or digest should take over. A healthy body needs to be in both states, when appropriate. The problem comes when we are stuck in one or the other long term.
One of the most common things I see in my practice is Sympathetic Dominance. People are almost endlessly locked into fight or flight mode. This can contribute to a number of issues.
If your body never relaxes, it doesn't have a chance to rest or reset itself. This leads to adrenal burnout, which can cause severe fatigue, other hormonal imbalances, reduced immune function and in general you may feel like your body is run down but your brain is in overload.
Dr. BJ Palmer, the developer of the Chiropractic profession, stated that an upper cervical (upper neck) misalignment can cause superior (brain) congestion and inferior (body) starvation. Which is a great description for so many that are dealing with sympathetic dominance.
A slip, fall, car accident, or other incident can cause one of the upper neck bones to slip out of its normal position and get locked there. This incorrect position leads to bad information to the nervous system and can lead to the sympathetic (fight or flight) nervous system being constantly stimulated. This leads to sympathetic dominance, and the rest or digest side of things never takes over. The body begins to tire, the immune system declines, and as we have learned in recent research, the brain can even begin to become toxic.
Until the bone is returned to its proper position, and range of motion the body is likely to be stuck in fight or flight. Once corrected, one of the first comments a new patient usually makes is "I had the best night of sleep I have had in a really long time." The body immediately begins to try to rest and heal when it can finally get into rest mode.
Lifestyle, environment, and nutrition can all contribute to sympathetic dominance, but the upper cervical misalignment should always be evaluated as a potential cause if you are suffering from this condition. In chiropractic we like to say "the power is on" following an adjustment, but in this case we need to see if your power has been stuck in the on position for too long.


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The annual May Week Party is a highlight of the Caius Calendar. The purpose of the occasion is to express our gratitude to those who have generously contributed to the College's Development Campaign during the past year. We would like to invite all those donors who have given in the last year, but due to the overwhelming response to these invitations in recent years we have now regrettably had to set a minimum gift level.
In the afternoon there is a choice of musical events and an exhibition prepared by the College Archivist.
The day closes with a tea party, hosted by the Master in the garden of the Master's Lodge.
Those interested in rowing will know that the Saturday of May Week also marks the final day of the May Bumps. As the Benefactors' party draws to a close many Caians head down to the river to join the Caius Club Bumps Event on Caius Meadow, which gives unparalleled views of the best drama on the river.


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Q: To aggregate lines on a file I have a file abc.csv with data like :
abc.csv:
A B C D
a x p 1
a x p 6
b y q 5
b y q 3
a x p 2
a y q 7

I need to write a script with awk to get the output file. Could this be done with a single awk?
output.csv
a x p 9
b y q 8

Conditions:

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*A B C D is the file header and only for reference.

*We need to aggregate on column A so that we have unique column A in output file.

*Aggregate only those rows which have column B & C values similar or else ignore the row like row 6 is ignored.

*Add column D values while iterating each row.

A: Awk solution:
awk '{ k = $1 OFS $2 OFS $3 }
     { sum[k] += $4; count[k]++ }
     END{ for (i in sum) if (count[i] > 1) print i, sum[i] }' abc.csv

The output:
a x p 9
b y q 8

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Q: Spring Boot Thymeleaf Layout Dialect Not Working I just created a new Spring Boot v1.5 project and facing issue where Thymeleaf Layout Dialect is not working.
I have the dependencies in my build.gradle and its on the classpath.
compile group: 'nz.net.ultraq.thymeleaf', name: 'thymeleaf-layout-dialect', version: '2.1.2'

I have the following layout file
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    <meta charset="UTF-8" />
    <title>Default Template</title>
    <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge" />
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
    <meta name="author" content="" />
    <meta name="description" content="" />
    <meta name="title" content="" />
    <link rel="stylesheet" media="screen" href="https://maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/3.3.7/css/bootstrap.min.css" />

And file with content:
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    <title>Parameter Manager</title>

OMG I am on the page!

The HTML output is content.html file. It is not working as intended. The header and navigation menu should be part of the HTML output. Also the  is in the page source which should not be the case.

A: Apparently the latest version of Thymeleaf Layout Dialect doesn't work with Spring Boot 1.5. Using version 1.2.9 and it works as expected.
compile group: 'nz.net.ultraq.thymeleaf', name: 'thymeleaf-layout-dialect', version: '1.2.9'


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Shell Signs LNG Supply Deal for Lake Charles Project in Louisiana
Energy Transfer agreed to a 20-year LNG supply deal with Shell for its Lake Charles LNG project on Aug. 24, which marked Shell's return to the proposed Louisiana facility after the British oil major exited the project in 2020.
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The Shell SPA anticipates first LNG deliveries under the contract as early as 2026. The SPA will become fully effective upon the satisfaction of the conditions precedent, including Energy Transfer LNG taking a FID. (Source: BG Group / Hart Energy library)
Shell Plc signed a LNG supply deal with Energy Transfer LP for its Lake Charles project on Aug. 24, marking Shell's return to the proposed facility to be located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
"We believe that Lake Charles is the most competitive LNG project on the Gulf Coast. And we are particularly pleased that one of the most prominent LNG industry participants has selected Lake Charles LNG as a supplier," commented Tom Mason, president of Energy Transfer LNG Export LLC, a subsidiary of the Dallas-based company.
Energy Transfer's Lake Charles LNG export facility is a fully permitted project on the Gulf Coast having received authorizations from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as well as export authorizations from the Department of Energy.
Energy Transfer took over development of the Lake Charles LNG export project in March 2020 following Shell's announcement that it has decided not to proceed with an equity investment in the project. At the time, Shell advised Energy Transfer that its decision was made in light of current market conditions.
The company plans to convert the existing Lake Charles LNG import and regasification facility into a LNG export facility. It is the only brownfield project among those in the pre-financial investment decision (FID) process, which it is expected to reach by the end of 2022, according to the company website.
The fully permitted project will add 240 acres to Lake Charles LNG's overall footprint which will allow for the development of a liquefaction and export facility. (Source: Energy Transfer LP)
"We have had a long-standing relationship with Shell and its predecessor BG Group, as a customer of our regasification facility at Lake Charles," Mason added. "It is great to have Shell re-engaged in the project as a LNG offtake customer. This SPA demonstrates their belief in the project and their commitment to continuing to deliver much-needed supplies of natural gas to markets around the world."
Energy Transfer agreed to supply Shell with 2.1 million tonnes of LNG per year (mtpa) for 20 years from its Lake Charles LNG project through a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) between Energy Transfer LNG and Shell NA LNG LLC.
"We are very happy to be working once again with Energy Transfer and adding Lake Charles volumes to our global LNG supply portfolio," "This agreement will enable us to further meet the increasing demand for LNG and positions Shell as a leading buyer of LNG from the U.S.—which in 2021 became the world's biggest LNG supplier."
The Shell SPA anticipates first LNG deliveries under the contract as early as 2026. The SPA will become fully effective upon the satisfaction of the conditions precedent, including Energy Transfer LNG taking a FID.
Energy Transfer has announced six SPAs in the last five months, bringing the total amount of LNG contracted from its Lake Charles LNG export facility to nearly 8 mtpa.
At the lower end of the targeted range, Energy Transfer would need just two additional agreements of similar scale to clear their pre-FID hurdle with an updated EPC contract the other primary gating event, according to analysts at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. (TPH).
"An updated bid is expected later in Q4 with current messaging still indicating FID by YE'22. While the ultimate impact to ET equity value is contingent on final ownership [as low as 25%], continued commercial success remains supportive of parent trading performance ahead of a likely FID," wrote TPH analyst Colton Bean in an Aug. 25 research note.
U.S. permits for the project were issued in 2015, but Energy Transfer has not yet reached a financial greenlight. The project, if sanctioned through an affirmative FID, will have a liquefaction capacity of 16.45 mtpa, according to the project's website.
Energy Transfer also expects the Lake Charles LNG facility to benefit from its direct connection to the company's existing trunkline pipeline system that in turn provides connections to multiple intrastate and interstate pipelines. These pipelines allow access to multiple natural gas producing basins, including the Haynesville, the Permian Basin and the Marcellus Shale.
Editor's note: Story was updated at 10:57 a.m. on Aug. 25 to add analyst commentary.
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Bridge Club Saint-Malo - Festival 2019: International players most welcome!
As was the case last years, we do expect many bridge players from the UK and other countries to participate. Actually we allocate special prizes to "international pairs"*.
* Both players are not French and hold a non-FFB bridge licence.
Herebelow: the Saint-Malo led bridge team which participated to the 2017 Jersey Bridge Congress.


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Action Transport Theatre is excited to announce three brand new posts, for which it will be recruiting this summer. As we grow as a company, we're seeking excellent applications to help deliver artistic outreach and pastoral support.
The posts we're recruiting for are: Family Film Club Coordinator, Art Cart Facilitator and Pastoral Support Worker (Freelance).
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Dr Evan Ng
MBBS, FRANZCR
My aim is to achieve the best possible outcome for every patient in my care, taking into account their treatment options & preferences.
Special clinical interests in urological, gastrointestinal, lung, and Stereotactic Radiotherapy
Evan completed his medical degree at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and began his career in medicine at Fremantle Hospital. He went on to complete specialist training in radiation oncology at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital.
Having a keen interest in education, Evan was appointed to the Education Board with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, enabling him to contribute to the development of the radiation oncology training program. He has also been involved with the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at UWA, participating in the interview process of prospective medical and dental school students.
After a postgraduate fellowship with GenesisCare in Western Australia, Evan set out to further enhance his knowledge overseas. He perfected his skills in stereotactic body irradiation and image guided radiotherapy in New York, working at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital and Mount Sinai St Luke's- Roosevelt hospitals.
Evan is the director of radiation oncology training at Fiona Stanley Hospital and leads GenesisCare's skin cancer research and treatment program in Western Australia.
Key clinical interests
Evan is particularly interested in stereotactic body irradiation, upper and lower gastrointestinal tumours, lung malignancies, skin cancer and prostate cancer. His interest in testosterone suppression and recovery after treatment in prostate cancer has resulted in several publications and poster presentations.
Evan is a bit of a sports fan. He's an avid golfer and also a keen snowboarder. When conditions are right, you'll find him jetting off on holiday in search of powder snow and a bit of après-ski.
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The Philippine National Games (PNG) officially known as the POC-PSC Games is a national multi-sport tournament in the Philippines. It was created as a means to determine the possible composition of national pool athletes that will compete in international tournaments such as the Southeast Asian Games, Asian Games and the Olympics.

History
The Philippine National Games (PNG) was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 163 dated March 3, 1994, during the term of former President Fidel V. Ramos.

The first edition was held in Manila in 1994, then the next edition was held two years later in the same venue. Cebu City hosted the third edition in 1997. However, the games were scrapped in 1998 due to lack of funds to organize the event. The holding of games were halted until its revival in 2011. Since then the games were held annually. Starting from the 2011 edition, the Philippine Sports Committee has been co-organizing the games with the Philippine Olympic Committee.

The 2015 edition was divided into three legs which were hosted in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao with each leg including 10 events each for the same sports doubling as qualifiers for the 2016 edition. Starting the 2016 edition the PNG will be LGU-based. In the previous editions, athletes represented their school, club or a sponsoring group. Athletes will be able to formally represent their municipality, city or province at the games but in the finals athletes will only represent one of the four regions; Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and National Capital Region.

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FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) - The i5 top sports plays of the week for Interior Alaska are ready for your vote. Voting starts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 6 and the weekly winner will be announced on Friday, December 9, after 4 p.m.
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Boardwalk Empire (Eps. 1 and 2)
posted Sep 28, 2010, 10:21 PM by Jeff Brandt [ updated Sep 28, 2010, 11:32 PM ]
Produced by Martin Scorsese, Terence Winter (wrote The Sopranos), and Mark Wahlberg, this instant-hit HBO show is lighting up the entertainment world after only two episodes. Heck, it was already renewed for a second season after the first aired on September 19.
But I don't have HBO, you say. What is it about? And what makes it so great?
I'm glad you asked. Steve Buscemi plays Nucky Thompson, an Atlantic City public official who also happens to be in the business of running alcohol across the country in the Prohibition era, which begins in the first episode (directed by Scorsese). With a brother in the police force and all manners of local businessmen in his pocket, Nucky is essentially the king of AC.
Like any king, he's not without enemies. Michael Shannon plays a straight-edge FBI agent who is literally more concerned with ending the alcohol production and trade in Atlantic City than with the whole web of graft, racketeering, and nepotism that fuels it. A tortured soul and devout Christian, he's made some minor busts and had some strong leads, but he still seems far from leveraging anyone into making a confession that would bring Thompson down for good.
Also like a king, he's not without men in his employ that have ideas of their own. Jimmy (Michael Pit) is a soldier of Nucky recently who returned from fighting in the First World War. Embittered from life in the trenches, he has a difficult time living with the implications of being a trained murderer of the Lost Generation. When he meets another low-level crook from Chicago by the name of Al Capone, he begins to make designs on Nucky's $60,000 shipment to New York City.
Boardwalk Empire -- Official Trailer
It's interesting to see Buscemi as a truly powerful man at the top of the criminal food chain rather than the low-level Mr. Pink-type rat he usually plays. It makes me wonder about why he was cast in the role. Is this an attempt to defy the typecasting he has received lo these many years, or will we see the desperate, weaselly Buscemi that we know and love in future episodes?
Which begs the question, does Boardwalk Empire have anything new to offer? It's a finely made show with a slew of great actors, an impressive mix of subplots, and handsome cinematography, set design, costumes, music choices, and overall style, but what does it give us that modern-era classics like The Sopranos and Goodfellas did not? That's difficult to say, and I hope that future episodes will reveal its unique genius.
For the meantime, it offers excellent storytelling and, perhaps, a reflexive look at the level of corruption in government, as well as the consequences of confining the consumption of a popular yet potentially harmful substance (in the 1920s it was alcohol, today it's marijuana) to the underworld rather than legalizing, regulating, and promoting responsible use.
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Q: Function application We can create a function (let me call it $¬$) that maps a function and it's input to the value of $f$ at $x$, look at this previous Previous question of mine I discuss the idea of this, my question is entirely based on the kind of notation that we use here, and moved to a separate question to give others a chance to answer it.
Let $¬$ denote the function that maps $(f,x)$ to $f(x)$ we can use $¬$ as a binary operator such that $f(x)=f¬x$.
My question is if the notation $f(x)$ is actually a shorthand for $f¬x$? In the same way $a\times b$ can be written for ease as $ab$ in algebraic expressions, the implication of this would be that $f(x)$ implies that we need to use the function $¬$ to 'apply' $f$ to '$x$', and hence $¬(f,x)$ would be actually the value of $¬$ on $¬$.
This leads to issues however, if the value of our 'application' function is given a special name '$f(x)'$ then what denotes the value of $f$ at $x$, do 'application' functions have a special property that we can denote it's value but we cannot do this for $f$ at $x$?
Is it that 'application' can be described as a function but a function is not required to do so, it is simply associating a number with the function at a given input?

A: In the standard set-theoretic framework for formalizing math, functions are sets (binary relations satisfying certain properties, as discussed on your previous question) and are therefore "first-class objects" that live inside the domain of discourse and obey the rules of set theory. This allows us to formally prove abstract statements about functions, like "the composition of two surjective functions is surjective", as theorems about sets.
The operation of function evaluation (not restricted to functions $X\to Y$ for some fixed $X,Y$) is not a function in this sense. It is a class function, which means we have a syntactic formula $\phi(f,x,y)$ about sets (in this case "$(x,y)\in f$") such that whenever $f$ is a function and $x$ is in the domain of $f$, there is a unique $y$ satisfying $\phi(f,x,y)$; this justifies introducing the notation $f(x)$ to refer to that $y$. This is called extension by definitions, and it effectively adds a symbol (which you've called $\lnot$) to the language of set theory alongside $\in$. Symbols at this level are not part of the universe that they operate on, so expressions like $\lnot(\lnot,f,x)$ are malformed, and theorems we prove about set functions don't directly apply to class functions. Studying these language-level objects requires more tools from metamathematics.


We have had a few ho-hum days after the shot across the bow with the Dubai Caper a week ago, and as I pointed out in my last blog note, the market has hit its head against an Immovable Object of 1111 on the S&P 500. Net-net, we are back to playing Snakes and Ladders and even the most seasoned of Day Traders are cautiously looking for any clue as to whether they should go short or stay long. Given the dismal volume it seems that many have even decided to move to the sidelines to wait for a definitive signal of which way the wind is blowing. Yesterday we had a second shot across the bow with Phoenix yet again after the Dubai one, so caution is the word of the day.
The Dubai Blip set the parameters of the current playing field and as you can see from the chart below of the S&P 500, it is stuck in a tight Darvas Box from 1089 to 1111, with 1100 conveniently being the half-way Line in the Sand. Until there is a breakout to one or the other side of these two numbers, the Market will continue to yo-yo every two to three days in a trading range. Only very short term players need apply, and Type 3 and 4 Players can snooze.
5. At 64% up from the Base Low, the S&P 500 is now at initial Viagra Rally levels.
The Bottom Line is the Bulls win if we move up with momentum above 1111, and the Bears will at long last Get Out of Jail Free if it goes below 1089. The second Phoenix yesterday says the Bears have control so watch out until we see an Eureka…The RoadMap to Hog Heaven is still working!
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Victor Chase Stein (also known as Talkback) is a superhero appearing in media published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by author Brian K. Vaughan and artist Adrian Alphona, and debuted in Runaways #1 with most of the other main characters. Like every member of the original Runaways, he is the son of evil villains with special abilities—in Chase's case, mad scientists. Chase tends to be viewed as the "wild card" in the series due to his shifting roles within the group (e.g. getaway guy, technical wiz, loose cannon). Chase, 18 years old, is the eldest of the Runaways. Chase shares a psychic and empathic link with dinosaur Deinonychus Old Lace, granting Chase the ability to command the creature. Chase also possesses his signature set of gauntlets, The Fistigons.

Chase Stein was portrayed by Gregg Sulkin in the Hulu television series Runaways, which is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Publication history
Chase Stein first appeared in Runaways # 1 (July 2003) and was created by Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona.

Chase Stein appeared in Avengers Arena, written by Dennis Hopeless and illustrated by Kev Walker as well as its sequel, Avengers Undercover.

Fictional character biography

The Pride
The son of Victor and Janet Stein, Chase is first seen taking a punch from his abusive father for getting straight C's and being a "dumb athlete"; after witnessing the murder of an innocent girl by their parents ("the Pride"), Chase appears not to be surprised, though blames everyone else's parents for the murder. Chase joins the team in the mass ransack to escape from their respective homes. While going through Chase's parents' homes, he discovers that his parents are mad scientists, with many technological advances. Chase steals the Fistigons, which Janet Stein calls "the world's strongest gloves". Able to conjure and mold fire with the gloves, Chase also steals the special X-ray goggles from his parents. The Fistigons are later destroyed, giving Chase the role of "getaway guy". Chase provides the Runaways with their first hideout, a dilapidated caved-in mansion he called "the Hostel," and their first transport, his white, unmarked van with stolen license plates. After running off, Chase wishes to take the name Neo, but Gert calls him talkback, a reference to his defiant nature. It is later revealed Janet's pregnancy with Chase prompted the remaining Pride to have kids, and to give them eternal life in continuing the Pride.

Personality
When Chase first confronts his parents (in their scientific villain-attire), Chase remains defiant and unafraid of his parents, firmly establishing himself as the most rebellious and reckless of the group, a trait he carries for the rest of Brian K. Vaughan's initial run on the title. Chase is portrayed as having a free, reckless spirit, shown when he purposely repeatedly crashes the Leapfrog.

Chase is known for having a temper; after the death of Gert, Chase leaves the team for a time, with the intention of resurrecting Gert in exchange for selling his own life. The search for Victor Mancha ends up being personal for him, to kill the one person who'd be destined to murder Gert. Chase also mentions he had murdered someone in the past, and refuses to talk about it. An associate to the Kingpin describes him as being simple, despite his scientific pedigree.

Chase seems to be a devout Christian - when attacked by Old Lace, he recites The Lord's Prayer, and he later refers to the Devil as a real being. He also called Karolina an angel after her alien origins are revealed.

As a fugitive
Since the Fistigons and X-ray goggles were destroyed, Chase resumes his "getaway guy" role as the Leapfrog pilot in the second volume. In a relationship with Gert, Chase is able to comfort Nico over the loss of Karolina; two issues later, Nico kisses him, straining their relationship. When a new incarnation of the Pride reveals Chase and Nico's kiss to Gert, she ends up hurt, angered, and the resulting friction almost tears the Runaways apart and seriously wears on Chase, but the group reconciles in time to rescue Molly. After Gert's death, Chase departs the Runaways for a short period, but he is convinced to return, after turning eighteen. Chase strikes a deal with the Gibborim to exchange one innocent soul for Gert's life and eventually settles on sacrificing himself, viewing his life as worthless compared to Gert's. This deal fails to please the Gibborim, as going through with this removed Chase's 'innocent' status. Chase is saved from making a dire mistake, and is gratefully allowed to return after learning that his grief nearly destroyed all his friends.

Homecoming
In Runaways (vol. 3) #7, the Runaways pay little attention to Chase's opinions, prompting Chase to question his role on the team. In Runaways (vol. 3) #9, the last issue to have been written by Terry Moore, features Chase acting as an older brother to Molly and Klara. Moore had wanted this storyline to heavily focus on Chase's relationship with the team, and identifies him as a kid who "will grow up to become the next Captain America."

In Runaways (vol. 3) #11, the first issue written by Kathryn Immonen and drawn by Sara Pichelli, Chase, Nico, Victor and Karolina hold a house prom. An outside source manages to send a UAV flying into the Runaways' Malibu home, in the upstairs living room where Klara and Old Lace lie. Nico, Victor and Karolina rush to save Klara and Old Lace - upon arriving at the top, however, it's revealed that Old Lace had shielded Klara, who ends up alive. Old Lace, however, dies. Chase, feeling her death because of their link, falls into a slump and repeatedly mutters an apology for Gert. In Runaways (vol. 3) #12 Chase encounters a man claiming to be his (paternal) uncle Hunter Stein. Chase believes the man is lying because he remembers killing his uncle and driving off. Not long thereafter, Chase makes the error of following a girl resembling Gertrude, and is hit by a car, ending up in the hospital. However, he is shown in S.W.O.R.D. #2 alive and well with the group in Los Angeles. It is later revealed that the other Runaways are aware of Chase being hit by a car, but he apparently did not reveal to them further details of what happened.

When Daken, the psychopathic son of Wolverine, invades the Runaways' home, Chase knocks him out with his gloves.

Chase began having dreams about Old Lace, but soon began sensing her presence in his waking hours. He asked Nico to try to find it and discovers that Old Lace was sent to a different dimension as a result of Nico's spell to put her to rest. Chase led the Runaways to the Avengers Academy to receive help from Giant-Man and Reptil. After a brief skirmish, the two teams join forces to open a portal and find Old Lace in a prehistoric dimension.

Avengers Arena
Chase and Nico are later abducted by Arcade and placed into an arena with other young heroes where they are forced to fight to the death. The two try to form an alliance with Hazmat, Reptil and X-23, reasoning that they can work together to find a way to escape. The alliance soon dissolves after an unknown party frames Chase for an attack on Reptil. While fleeing, Chase finds the amulet that belonged to the presumably deceased superhero Darkhawk. The amulet attaches itself to Chase's body and transforms him into the new Darkhawk. He was then possessed by Apex in his Darkhawk armor, resulting in him cutting off Nico's arm and causing her death. When the Staff of One resurrects Nico, it increases her power level enough to destroy the Darkhawk armor and defeat Apex. Chase returns to his normal self and then helps Nico and Reptil fight a possessed Cullen. In the ensuing battle, Nara is killed returning Cullen to human form and Anachronism goes wild. Reptil asks Nico and Chase for help breaking up the fight, but Nico insists she and Chase stay out of it. At Nico's command, Chase then turns into Darkhawk and sucker-punches Reptil as part of some secret plan that he and Nico devised. Chase showed regret at having to attack Reptil. When Chase refused to let Cammi stop Nico, she broke his arm and leg, taking the Darkhawk amulet for herself to stop Nico from killing everyone. Cammi gives Chase the amulet again when Apex unleashes bugs, sentient typhoon, and weaponized sand to attack the remaining teens on Murderworld. Soon after, Deathlocket stops the fight by killing Apex, and everyone is able to escape Murderworld and disperse.

Avengers Undercover
Once news broke about Arcade's kidnappings, Chase and the other Murder World Survivors became infamous at the start of Avengers Undercover. Unlike the others, Chase has gone public, opening up his story to several talk shows much to Nico's chagrin. Chase now has shaved most of his head in favor of a mohawk, has gotten his ears pierced, and constantly wears sunglasses. However, when Cammi and Anachronism reveal that Cullen Bloodstone has gone missing, all the survivors team up to head to Bagalia to find him. Once they do, he reveals that he enjoys life among the villains, and the others, minus Cammi, start to enjoy it as well. When Cammi tries to tell the others to leave, Bloodstone instead has Daimon Hellstrom teleport the group to Arcade's latest party so they can kill him.

After Hazmat seemingly kills Arcade, the group decides to infiltrate Bagalia by pretending to join Baron Zemo's Masters of Evil, excluding Deathlocket who they never had a chance to inform of the plan. On a mission to A.I.M. Island, Deathlocket has a chance to shoot Captain America. When she tries to take the shot, Chase tries to talk some sense into her by having her "choose who she is fighting for." Excavator gets into a scuffle with Chase. Deathlocket tries to get them to stop and finally opens up her arm cannon and shoots Chase in the chest, seriously wounding him. Though Nico is able to cast a "Fix him" spell to heal his body, he remains in a coma.

He is next seen, apparently fully recovered, enjoying some vacation time on a lake with the rest of the group in the final issue of the series.

Runaways Reunion
Some time after the team's last appearance, Chase salvaged the Leapfrog and went back in time to rescue Gert from the moment of her death, taking her into the present so that Nico can heal her injuries. Time-displaced Gert felt confused and left behind by her friends who had grown up without her. Chase comforted her telling her he would never abandoned her and in fact, came back for her. Gert tells Chase they can't be anything anymore because of their current age difference. He also received Victor's head in the post from the Avengers after Victor was destroyed by Vision's new family, which Chase eventually reactivated. Although in reality, Victor awoke weeks earlier with his "Victorious" program booted and just remained 'asleep' until Chase aggravated him enough to tell him they must go rescue Molly and Gert from Molly's creepy grandmother. Chase re-banded the team and rescued Molly and Gert and reported the grandmother to the Avengers. The Runaways resettled into their old hideout, The Hostel, which Chase repaired and remodeled. He was determined to step up as a provider for his found family and got a job. Also, Chase and Nico magically became Molly's legal guardians. After a battle with Dr. Doom, who turned out to be Victor's Avengers A.I. friend, Doombot, Chase and Doombot fought over who would fix Victor with a new body, who's content to remain just a head.

Powers and abilities

Weapons
In the first volume, Chase stole telescopic X-ray goggles and the Fistigons from his parents' secret laboratory. The X-ray goggles allowed Chase to see through clothing, walls, and even through miles of rock. The Fistigons were metal gauntlets with built-in flamethrowers. The gloves allowed the wearer to mentally shape the produced flame into any form the wearer desired. Before the final fight with their parents, Chase nearly drowned and was too weak to go on. He gave the Fistigons and X-ray goggles to Alex, who subsequently betrayed the team to their parents. Nico used the Staff of One to magically destroy the gauntlets while he was still wearing them, and the X-ray goggles were incinerated with Alex by the Gibborim. Chase has been known to use the Leapfrog (a frog-like land and sea transport designed by his parents, but mother's idea) and a switchblade.

Before Gert's death, she transferred telepathic control of Old Lace to Chase. He now shares an empathic link with the dinosaur, so both suffer from one another's injuries and benefit when the other heals. Chase and Old Lace's minds are also directly connected so the dinosaur can telepathically communicate thoughts and feelings to her master. Old Lace is engineered to follow Chase's every mental command though she can express dissatisfaction; to date, Old Lace has directly disobeyed only one of Chase's orders and was able to only with Karolina's help. Chase has also used Nico's Staff of One against Nico. Chase uses a time machine later in the series to travel through time. He returns shortly afterward with newly built Fistigons of his own design; to protect the team from the Yorkes' by conjuring fire and electricity to defeat them. And then protects the Leapfrog from a barrage of missiles by using the Fistigons to shoot out missiles of their own. In addition it was revealed that most of his father's devices are protected against magic, though obviously the first pair were not. In promotional art for upcoming Runaways issues, Chase is shown with a pair of rocket boots. In Runaways (vol. 3) #5, he calls them "the Footstigons".

During the events of Avengers Arena, Chase obtained Darkhawk's powers, as the original owner was separated from the amulet. At the series' end, Chase returned the amulet to its original owner.

Relationship with other Runaways

Gert

Gert dated Chase from Runaways #16 to Runaways (vol. 2) #18. Their relationship was often defined by bickering - Chase's dim-witted moments often clashed with Gert's sarcastic and intelligent quips. Gert's relationship with Chase softened her somewhat, though she did not entirely lose her sarcastic edge. Their relationship developed quickly, with a few off-hand comments suggesting that they shared the same bed and were sexually intimate. However, their relationship was threatened when Gert learned that Nico had kissed Chase; though Chase rebuffed Nico's advances, Gert was still hurt that Chase had kept the interaction hidden from her. She revealed her insecurity about her appearance and fear that Chase would eventually leave her for a more conventionally pretty girl. Though implying she was hurt beyond reconciliation, she still ran into a burning building to save Chase from Geoffrey Wilder after their falling out. She bluffed some details about Chase's past to keep Geoffrey from sacrificing Chase and Geoffrey fell for the bluff, but plunged his dagger into Gert's stomach instead. As she lay dying, she transferred control of Old Lace to Chase and died forgiving Chase for Nico's kiss and without finishing saying she loved him.

Molly

Ever since the beginning of the series, Molly and Chase engage in a big brother/little sister relationship: they bicker, call each other names, and joke around. Chase had always stood up to protect Molly. After Gert's death, Chase's relationship with Molly turns into one of pure anger, prompting Chase to say in Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways "Molly why don't you $&!?ing grow up?!" Their relationship is repaired by the end of the story arc when Chase expresses jealousy over Molly's growing attachment to the Young Avenger Speed, who tells him at the end of the story that no matter what, Molly looks up to him. Chase continues to be a father figure to Molly.

Nico

Nico provides the motherly and leadership foil for Chase's rule-breaking persona. The pair maintain a strong respect for each other despite often disagreeing over major group decisions, including Gert's burial site and allowing Victor Mancha to join the team. Chase cares for Nico's safety and well-being, as evidenced from when he comforted Nico after Karolina's departure and later when he took the Staff of One from Nico to destroy it (along with himself) and give her a normal life. Nico and Chase shared a kiss after Chase bluffed their way out of a potentially fatal encounter with inter-dimensional drug lord Pusher Man and managed to get a customer's name from the drug lord. Chase rejected the kiss but did not make a huge deal of it, even though Nico treated him more as an employee instead of a friend after the incident. After Gert's death, Chase and Nico's friendship strained as he allowed anger and grief to isolate him (both physically and emotionally) from the group's support. Nico was also the only person that Chase bid farewell before leaving to sacrifice himself for the Gibborim, which Nico interpreted as a cry for help, and is presumably a signal of the level of trust and respect Chase holds for Nico. In Joss Whedon's stint on Runaways, Chase and Nico's friendship appears more stable now that Chase seems to have moved past grieving for Gert. Their relationship became strained when Chase acted out frequently during Terry Moore's run on the series. However, their relationship stabilized and during Kathryn Immonen's run they were close once again. After a heated argument following the "death" of Old Lace, the two rekindled their relationship and had sex. Both were later kidnapped by Arcade and participated in the Avenger's Arena. During the events of the arena, Nico was angry at Chase for acting differently or untrustworthy, even kicking him out of the group at one point. Despite this, Chase planned on protecting Nico and making sure she, and not himself, was going to survive Murder World. After the events of Avengers Arena, Nico became reclusive while Chase became the sole guardian of the Runaways. Nico was angry that Chase had reverted to his old self after Murder World, while she thought of herself as broken. She was devastated when Chase was left comatose after a battle in Avengers Undercover.

Victor Mancha

Victor's alternate future self, Victorious, managed to fatally wound an alternate version of Gert before she came to the past and warned the Runaways of the looming threat; the future Gert died in Chase's arms. Her death made locating Victor personal for Chase, as he sought to prevent his current girlfriend's murder. He disagreed vehemently with Nico about letting Victor stay with the team, even after Nico stated she was prepared to kill Victor if necessary. As such, Chase has tried to distance himself from Victor, despite the cyborg's attempts to prove himself. Chase did admit to Victor that he envies Victor more than hates him, primarily because Victor is the son Chase believes his parents wanted (he even has the same name as Chase's father). By the end of Brian K. Vaughan's stint on Runaways, Chase and Victor had switched roles: Victor stood by the team without hesitation while a grief-ridden Chase carried out his own agenda without regards to the team's safety.  Victor even questioned Nico when she admitted Chase back into the group as Chase questioned Victor's membership earlier, yet Nico's response remained the same as it was when Victor asked it: if Chase went rogue again, she would not hesitate to kill him. As time progressed, Chase and Victor became close. After Victor was killed by Vison's wife, Chase is attempting to fix Victor by trying to reboot his head.

Victor Stein

The first time the Stein family appears, Victor Stein punches Chase in the face and berates him for getting bad grades. A few issues later, it is implied that Chase's father regularly hits him—when Alex informs Chase that Victor attacked Chase with one of his inventions, Chase replies "What else is new? I probably had it coming."

In volume two, Chase tells Nico that he's evil, and implies that he once killed someone who tried to carjack his van (this as it turns out is his uncle Hunter, whom he accidentally hit and killed with his car). However, after Gert's death Chase realizes he is not evil. He admits that his mother allowed his father to abuse him, and because none of his dad's reasons for hitting him ever seemed good enough, Chase started making up reasons and convincing himself they were true.

Alternate versions
In the storyline What if the Runaways had formed the Young Avengers?, Chase is badly injured by Victorious when he travels into the past to confront the Young Avengers - the Runaways having reformed as this team after Iron Lad witnessed Victorious' future while travelling into the past, but he is able to save himself by using Iron Lad's armor to keep his damaged heart beating.

Conceptual changes
In Brian K. Vaughan's original pitch for the series, Chase was originally called John. The relationship Chase has with Molly in the comics was also originally given to Gert.

In other media

Television
 Chase Stein appears in the Hulu television series Runaways, portrayed by Gregg Sulkin. This version is intellectually gifted as well as physically fit with the Fistigons being his own creation. He becomes a jock, which Alex tells him he used to make fun of. Despite this, he shows a softer side, admitting that he is okay with Molly. He skips out on Gert's tutoring to go to a party, but becomes disillusioned. He rescues Karolina from getting raped by his friends and takes her to Alex's house for safety.

Video games
 Chase appears as a playable character in Lego Marvel's Avengers.
 Chase Stein (accompanied by Old Lace) is a playable character in the Facebook video game Marvel: Avengers Alliance.
 Chase is a playable character in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2. He appears in the "Runaways" DLC.

References

External links
 Chase Stein (Talkback) at Marvel.com

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Darien and Bobby stayed over at Claire's until about midnight. They would have loved to stay longer, but they all had to be in early tommorrow. Especially since Darien and Bobby had just both had about two weeks of down time.
They drove back home in really good spirits. The evening had been great for Darien to help distract himself from the awful time he'd just gone through the past week.
Bobby unlocked the door to Darien's place. He had brought some of his things over here after they had gotten home on Friday night, and Darien had given him a key to his place.
Darien closed the door and flicked on the lights. He tooked Bobby's hand and led him into the bedroom. He pushed Bobby down onto the bed and kissed him passionatly.
Bobby kissed back enjoying the warm sweet taste of Darien's mouth.
Darien unbuttoned Bobby's shirt and ran his fingers down Bobby's well muscled chest.
Bobby growled softly and shivered under Darien's soft touches.
"Make love to me, Bobby," Darien whisped as they broke apart.
Bobby smiled and nodded. He slid his shirt off and then took off Darien's shirt as well. He stood up and kicked off his shoes and moved to remove his pants as well.
Darien followed his movments and took off his shoes and shorts. He pulled Bobby into another kiss and moaned as his erection pressed against Bobby's.
Bobby laid Darien down on the bed and opened the drawer to the nightstand removing the tube of lube. He trailed small kisses down Darien's neck and continued down his chest.
Darien groaned as Bobby got to his erection and brushed his lips over the tip. "Ahhh....Bobby...."
Bobby opened the tube and spread some on his fingers. He gently inserted one into Darien's tight opening.
Darien writhed under Bobby's touch.
When he felt Darien was ready he added another and then one more streching Darien and hitting the spot deep inside of him.
"Mmmmmmm...." Darien sighed and pushed himself onto Bobby's fingers further.
Bobby removed his fingers and put some lube on his erection. "Ready?"
"Oh yes. Now, Bobby," he purred.
Bobby pushed in slowly inch by inch until he was fully encased. "Ooooo...so tight, Darien," he groaned electrified by the white-hot grip. He pulled back almost all the way and back in creating a slow sensual rythem.
"I love you, Bobby," Darien murmured his legs gripping Bobby's waist tightly.
"Same here, Darien," Bobby kept thrusting increasing his speed. He'd waited so long to hear Darien say that, and he could never get enough of it.
Darien arched his back as he felt himself letting go. "BOBBY!!!!" he shouted as he spilled his seed between their bodies.
Bobby came convulsively as Darien's body spasmed around him. He panted and rested for a moment before pulling out and laying next to Darien.
Darien pulled him close and hugged and kissed him. He broke away as he had a flashback to his dream from the night before.
"I'll never leave you, Darien," Bobby whispered noticing the slightly sad look on Darien's face.
"Yes. I love you," Bobby reassured Darien.
"And I you," Darien replied. He held Bobby close to him and curled around his body as they fell asleep.


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I read a lot of blogs about sewing. In fact, that is one of the first things I do when I get home from work at night (of course after I kiss and hug my family first). One of the blogs I read is from designer Laurie Wisbrun. I found her blog when I was looking up how to get into the fabric design market. I REALLY like her designs. I actually think her style matches mine pretty close. Anyhoo, on one of her recent posts she put out a giveaway for her new line called "Roughing It" and I won! Woohoo! I can't wait to get my hands on it! 🙂 Thank you so much Laurie!


We have compiled a list of roofing terms for your convenience. We realize that everyone with a slate or copper roof may not be familiar with each element in the roofing system. Hopefully, this list will help our customers to more completely understand their inspection reports and proposals. All pictures used are from work we performed.
Roof boarding and flashing used to create a pitched surface behind a chimney to deflect running water away from the back of the chimney.
Formed metal secured on or into a wall, chimney or other surface to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
An L-shaped strip of metal placed at the edge of a roof's eaves to stop the dripping water from wicking beneath the roofing.
A structural separation between two building elements without damage to the roofing or waterproofing system.
A flat horizontal band between moldings.
Sheet metal used to reinforce and weatherproof the joints and angles of a roof.
A decorative, often sculptured horizontal band along the upper part of a building or a wall in a room.
The external angle formed by the meeting of two adjacent sloping sides of a roof.
The part of any wall rising entirely above the roof.
The sloped edge of a roof at the first or last rafter.
The horizontal line formed by the juncture of two sloping surfaces of a roof.
The exposed underside of any component of a building.
A vertical outlet in a roof, usually a pipe, which is covered with flashing to create a watertight opening in the roof.
Formed metal laid in each course of slate to shed water from a joint, covered by counter flashing.
How long does a slate roof normally last?
There are different kinds of slates that have varying life spans. Depending on the type, slate can last from 50 years to over 200 years. Of course, the slate must be maintained and the flashings will have to be replaced periodically.
Do I need to have my roof inspected even if I don't notice any leaks?
If your slate roof hasn't been inspected recently it is a good idea to have it checked. Often, by the time a customer notices a leak, it has already caused major damage. With a small leak, the water may get absorbed by the insulation and interior framing. This can cause rot and mold inside the attic space or walls. The only time some leaks are noticeable are during heavy rain or extended periods of rain. A proper roof inspection can help to eliminate this problem.
What is the best time of year for an inspection?
An inspection can be performed anytime of the year. If you have not had a recent inspection, the sooner the better. If your roof has been maintained properly it is advisable to have your annual inspection in the spring. At this time we can determine if there was any damage from snow and ice loads on the slate.
Can any roofing company inspect or work on my slate roof?
Generally the answer to this is no. Roofing companies that do not specialize in slate roofing do not possess the knowledge, or the tools, to properly inspect or work on a slate roof. Someone who is not trained on how to maneuver on slate roofs could cause serious damage to the slates. You should always have a company that is experienced in dealing with all the different aspects of slate perform your inspection or work.
The snow keeps sliding off of my slate roof and on to my walk way. How can I stop this?
One of the differences between slate and shingle roofs is that the snow does not stick to as well to the slate. It can slide off in large sheets as the roof underneath heats up and causes a small layer of water between the slate and the snow. The effects of sliding snow can range from a minor nuisance to a major liability. If the snow is falling onto areas where people could be located it is very dangerous. To fix this problem, snowguards can be installed. There are different types for different applications. These products will hold the snow on the roof where it can slowly melt and drip harmlessly into the gutters.
How long will new copper keep its original shine?
Almost every customer wants to know how long the copper will look original. The copper will start to slowly turn brown as early as the first rainfall. The copper then will continue to turn until it reaches a light blue-green color. This patina coating on the copper is actually what protects the copper from atmospheric corrosion. This significantly increases the lifespan of copper roofing and flashing.
How long can I expect my copper to last?
The thickness of the copper and how it is used on the roof will determine how long it will last. Generally, the copper that does not have a lot of water runoff, like hip and ridge caps, will last longer, about 100 years. The copper that has a lot of water run-off, such as a valley, will more likely last around 50 years.
I need one collector box replaced but the new one needs to match the rest. Can I get one that will match?
Mahan Slate Roofing Co. can custom fabricate all types of collector boxes. Because we have our own full service sheet metal shop we are able to provide more options to our customers when it comes to copper products and roofing.


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Very enjoyable with great and slightly surprising storyline. Loved it!
Deliciously entertaining and fun. I can't wait for the next one!
Needs editing in a bad way. Lots of errors. Not a bad story though.
This is a very cute and fun book. There are no big love scenes, but there is an abundance of wit and charm. A great book to read if you want something that is light and doesn't require alot of overthinking to understand. I love romance books, and this is one of those that makes you smile.
This book has a decent plotline and some good characters, but it could have been about half as long. The two main characters have the same conversation over and over.... and over... With a bit of editing, this could be a fascinating book.
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Rock Star Wannabe
By Ayush Trivedi August 29, 2006
As has been pointed out by many recently, every time an Asian cricketing nation feels aggrieved, the R-word usually accompanies the criticism/complaint/rhetoric that follows the incident. In such an environment where folks complain about other folks complaining, it is only natural for some to water down their views, for fear of sounding extremist.
However, the more I think about the ball tampering incident, the more inclined I am towards believing that there is some element of racism in this situation. I don't think it is simple whinging and wining over spilt milk to scream about racism with the latest scandal in world cricket.
Let me preface all that I will opine here by saying that in my "glass half full" view of the world, most umpires are as fair as they can be and any mistakes they make are a result of a momentary lapses in concentration (ie. Simon Taufel & Aleem Dar) or pure incompetence (ie. Steve Bucknor, Asoka De Silva, Rudi Koertzen and countless others). However, I am of the firm opinion that D Hair is not incompetent. He is an average umpire with a grudge - against players from the subcontinent. The Pakistan incident is merely the latest manifestation of his sentiments.
Hair's day job, before he became an "elite" umpire, was that of a lawyer. In short the guy is not stupid. One can only assume that he knew exactly what he was doing and he knew exactly what the consequences were likely to be. What confounds me, given his learned background, is his state of mind while going through the various processes that would've led to the abhorrent series of decisions.
This sense of utter disbelief is not limited to the ball tampering incident alone. I would also like to know what he was trying to achieve by calling Muralitharan for chucking. I am the first to admit his action his not the purest and has been downright "diabolical" (to borrow one of Hair's terms) at times. For mine, Murali's action didn't change from the first ball he was called on, to the last. Why weren't the balls in between called by Hair? You cannot simply pick and choose when you want to be straight down the line and when you feel like doling out a little leniency. Just like the latest incident, he could have made better choices. The question begs itself, why does he always fail to make these better choices when he is umpiring teams from the subcontinent?
I have never considered Hair to be the greatest umpire (in fact before Taufel I would've struggled to name an Aussie umpire who would have waltzed into the "Elite Panel"). It is one thing to 'call it as you see it' and a totally different matter to be an attention seeker who craves the limelight. He would fit into the same category of people who audition for Australian Idol dressed as chickens or Big Bird from Sesame Street or any other farm animal you would care to name. He's a rock star wannabe.
If Hair believes he was acting in a sane and 'clear-headed' manner when he alleged ball tampering, his contract should be immediately terminated. If he was under stress (over and above the usual pressures of the job), then he should be offered help and stood down until he is fit and well again. Under any circumstance, he should not officiate in another international cricket match, because he has clearly demonstrated that he has another agenda that is based on his personal sentiments.
In this day and age where players lose their livelihoods, and commentators their contracts, for muttering a timid syllable against the endangered species that are our esteemed "Elite Panel" umpires, we should and do expect more from the said officals than acts based on whims and questionable agendas. They should be accountable for their actions and the ICC should show the resolve necessary to ensure that the men who protect the flame of the "Elite Panel" are of the highest moral ilk.
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US, S. Korea Fire Missiles to Sea, Matching North's Launches
Source: www.cbn.com : 2022-06-06 08:08:53 :
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. and South Korean militaries launched eight ballistic missiles into the sea Monday in a show of force matching a North Korean missile display a day earlier that extended a provocative streak in weapons demonstrations.
The allies' live-fire exercise involved eight Army Tactical Missile System missiles — one American and seven South Korean — that were fired into South Korea's eastern waters across 10 minutes following notifications for air and maritime safety, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S. Forces Korea.
The tit-for-tat missile launches were aimed at demonstrating the ability to respond swiftly and accurately to North Korean attacks, the South Korean military said.
The South's military on Sunday detected North Korea firing eight short-range missiles over 35 minutes from at least four different locations, including from western and eastern coastal areas and two inland areas north of and near the capital, Pyongyang, in what appeared to be a single-day record for the country's ballistic launches.
It was North Korea's 18th round of missile tests in 2022 alone — a streak that included the country's first launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles in nearly five years. South Korean and U.S. officials also say North Korea is preparing to conduct its first nuclear test since September 2017 as leader Kim Jong Un pushes a brinkmanship aimed at cementing the North's status as a nuclear power and negotiating economic and security concessions from a position of strength.
U.S. and South Korean forces conducted a similar live-fire exercise following North Korea's previous ballistic launches on May 25, which South Korea's military said involved an ICBM flown on medium-range trajectory and two short-range weapons. Those tests came as Biden wrapped up his trip to South Korea and Japan, where he reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to defend both allies.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol during a speech marking the country's Memorial Day on Monday said his government would pursue "fundamental and practical security capabilities" to counter North Korea's growing nuclear weapons and missile threat.
"North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programs have grown to a point where they are not only a threat to the Korean Peninsula, but to Northeast Asia and world peace," Yoon said at the National Cemetery in Seoul, saying his government would "sternly respond to any kind of North Korean provocation."
Yoon, a conservative who took office in May, has vowed to strengthen the South's defense in conjunction with its alliance with the United States. His goals include enhancing missile strike and interception capabilities and resuming large-scale military exercises with the United States, which were suspended or downsized in recent years to create space for diplomacy with Pyongyang or because of COVID-19.
Yoon's dovish predecessor, Moon Jae-in, who had staked his five-year term on inter-Korean engagement, refrained from missile counter-drills after North Korea resumed ballistic missile tests in 2019 as its diplomacy with the U.S. fizzled.
North Korean state media have yet to comment on Sunday's launches. They came after the U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan concluded a three-day naval drill with South Korea in the Philippine Sea on Saturday, apparently their first joint drill involving a carrier since November 2017, as the countries move to upgrade their defense exercises in the face of North Korean threats.
North Korea has long condemned the allies' combined military exercises as invasion rehearsals and often countered with its own missile drills, including short-range launches in 2016 and 2017 that simulated nuclear attacks on South Korean ports and U.S. military facilities in Japan.
Hours after the North Korean launches, Japan and the United States conducted a joint ballistic missile exercise aimed at showing their "rapid response capability" and "strong determination" to counter threats, Japan's Defense Ministry said.
The United States has vowed to push for additional international sanctions if North Korea conducts a nuclear test, but the prospects for meaningful new punitive measures are dim with the U.N. Security Council's permanent members divided.
Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-sponsored resolution that would have imposed additional sanctions on North Korea over its latest ballistic tests on May 25, insisting that Washington should instead focus on reviving negotiations with Pyongyang.
Those talks have stalled since 2019 over disagreements in exchanging the release of crippling U.S.-led sanctions for the North's disarmament steps.
Despite facing harsh challenges at home, including a decaying economy and a COVID-19 outbreak, Kim has shown no willingness to fully surrender an arsenal he sees as his strongest guarantee of survival.
His government has so far rejected the Biden administration's offers for open-ended talks and is clearly intent on converting the dormant denuclearization negotiations into a mutual arms-reduction process, experts say.
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Dentists say more patients are coming in with damaged gums and sensitive teeth after brushing the wrong way.
Consider yourself a fastidious brusher? Well, dentists have warned too much pressure and quick motions could be causing more harm than good.
The Sun reports dentists are seeing a spike in patients presenting with gum problems from their electric toothbrush.
Dr Beeta Salek-Haddadi, a cosmetic dentist at Smile Solutions in London, said: "I'm seeing an increasing number of patients with abrasion cavities and gum problems after using these powerful electric gadgets in the wrong way.
"People are brushing too hard and fast with them and it's causing damage."
Furthermore, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology says electric toothbrushes could permanently damage teeth enamel and gums, because most people don't know how much pressure to apply.
Sydney resident Lisa Duncan says she switched from an electric toothbrush back to "the old fashioned way" after noticing her teeth would ache when she ate or drank anything hot or cold.
"I was basically consuming everything at room temperature because I would get a sharp pain in my teeth. Every time I was brushing my gums would bleed, but I thought that was a good thing. Like it was getting rid of the bad stuff."
Lisa said she went to a dentist who explained she was actually damaging her teeth.
"He said I was applying too much pressure and the electric toothbrush was not right for me. I guess everyone is different but I have switched back to the simple brush so I can control the pressure."


You may or may not be aware that today is also Hermione Granger's birthday.
Also, confirmation bias suggests that WinAmp knows what day today is, since it's randomly played Paul and Storm's Captain's Wife's Lament twice this morning.
It should be noted that of the 3424 songs in my current playlist i have two copies of Captain's Wife's Lament. One is 3 minutes long. The other is 10 minutes long. The above video is almost 40 minutes long. They actually start the song somewhere around 16-18 minutes in.
Hermione the Pirate Queen - I do wish that was canon!


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