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These companies are helping during the COVID-19 crisis
Christine Dulion
Source: The New Yorker
The coronavirus crisis has rippled throughout society, negatively influencing the global economy. People are encouraged to quarantine and many businesses have limited their operations or shut down altogether.
With this crisis, we've seen a record increase in joblessness as more than 16 million people in the US have filed for unemployment in the past few weeks.
Facing this uncertain stretch ahead, we have asked the question: how are companies using their power and platforms to give back and support the economic infrastructure?
Supporting the workforce
Certain companies received backlash for their policies and responses to the crisis. Several were criticized for cutting jobs and slashing employee incomes while yet maintaining their investor payouts via dividends and buybacks.
William Lazonick, a University of Massachusetts corporate governance expert, told Reuters: "If companies are paying dividends and doing buybacks, they do not have to lay off workers."
The expectation that companies should be more charitable during the COVID-19 crisis is apparent in the negative response to Whole Foods Market's implication that employees donate accrued paid time off to colleagues, a program that had been in place since before the pandemic was on the radar.
A closer examination of the history of corporate generosity to social causes might argue that capitalism and charitability have a complicated and sometimes antithetical relationship. But, right now it's not a bad idea for companies to adopt policies that invest in their own workforce and stem the economic fallout. They could potentially benefit from the resulting positive marketing and consumer loyalty along the way.
One major development regarding COVID-19 has been an increase in remote work options. Companies like Twitter and Square have transitioned their entire staff to work from home. Corporations like Capital One, Hubspot, Dow and many others have implemented work-from-home policies for as many employees as feasible.
Though some businesses have shut down or furloughed staff, some, like Lululemon and Patagonia, continue to pay employees. Others like Apple, Uber, and Walmart have expanded paid sick leave and other benefits for their workers. Companies like Campbell's, Whole Foods, and Workday have increased pay for staff, with a focus on frontline workers. Additionally, many CEOs and company leaders have suspended their salary or taken a pay cut to support their workforce.
Where some industries are facing massive job cuts, layoffs and reduced operations, others have seen an uptick. Companies like Instacart, Amazon, CVS and Walmart are creating jobs and hiring in large numbers. Unsurprisingly, pizza chains like Domino's, Pizza Hut and Papa John's have geared up to hire more than 50,000 employees to meet increased demand during this period of rampant isolation and quarantine.
Supporting the consumer
People experiencing job loss or financial hardship breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving word from insurance, utility or credit companies with updated relief policies for consumers struggling to pay their bills.
Insurance companies like Geico and Progressive distributed credits to consumers while also pledging to temporarily suspend policy cancellations due to nonpayment.
Major lenders like Goldman Sachs and American Express are letting consumers skip payments, The New York Times reported, and student borrowers will be happy to learn that most student loan payments and interest have been temporarily suspended without penalty. Internet providers have banded together to "keep Americans connected" by waiving late fees and disconnections. Support for struggling homeowners came when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac suspended home foreclosures and evictions, along with the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which announced relief for mortgage payments during the crisis.
Many companies have also enacted new policies to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. A number of food delivery services have adopted new "contact-free" delivery policies to support the recommendation of social distancing. Grocers like Target and Dollar General created "senior-only" shopping hours to allow at-risk seniors to shop separately and avoid the crowds.
Notably generous and charitable efforts have come from big companies seeking to support first responders, essential employees, healthcare efforts and heavily-impacted communities. Brian Chesky, co-founder of Airbnb, announced on Twitter that they will help provide housing for 100,000 COVID-19 responders around the world. Some other companies, like Xerox, are providing ventilators in a time where they are difficult to find.
Corporate donations and fundraisers popped up across the landscape from companies like Anheuser-Busch, Colgate-Palmolive and Cisco, which committed a $225 million contribution to aid the global response. Facebook generated millions in grants to help small businesses that are struggling.
Companies have also reallocated their resources to support necessary healthcare. Companies like Hanes and New Balance have repurposed their production lines to make face masks for healthcare workers. Companies like Dow and Louis Vuitton have started producing hand sanitizers amid a widespread shortage.
Perhaps there is a snowball effect with these companies in their public response to COVID-19. Regardless of the reasons behind it, certainly, there must be a measure of relief from the general public, which makes up the companies' consumer base. Surely, the way a company has responded to the crisis will be in our minds long after things have returned to some sense of normalcy.
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The future of culture: using AI to support the arts
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Be it through material pieces, design or music, art as a means of expression is essential for our well-being and societies, bridging differences and bringing us together through common emotions. By making culture accessible from anywhere and by anyone, innovation in technology continues to democratise art, reaching out beyond the traditional museum- and concertgoers to forever revolutionise artists' approach to accessibility.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated our transition to a society that makes better use of its digital tools. The digital transition opened up a new toolbox of media for artists to explore and experiment with. It also created a precious resource for cultural researchers and curators, increasing the knowledge value that art can bring. The European Young Leaders working Group on Arts and Culture produced last year a report that made a strong case for the cultural and creative sectors to leverage the digital transformation.
The rapidly changing situation in Ukraine further highlighted the role that digitalisation can play in the context of conflicts, protecting the arts and giving artists a safe platform to continue creating and reaching (new) audiences. This #CriticalThinking Live conversation will explore the necessary rebirth of the arts and culture sector, carried on the wings of technological innovation and AI and discuss the working group's recommendation to offer opportunities for greater creativity and experimentation, access to and consumption of art, as well as to find ways to better protect the rights of authors and artists going online.
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Lauriane Bertrand
Member of the Cabinet of European Commissioner Mariya Gabriel
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Lauriane Bertrand is a Policy Officer at the European Commission, working for the Creative Europe MEDIA programme, which supports the film and audiovisual industries. She has been entrusted with the issues of sustainability and greening in the context of the MEDIA programme, in addition to her responsibilities within the programme's business cluster. Throughout her career at the European Commission, Bertrand has also served in the Cabinet of Commissioner Gabriel and in the Directorate-General for Communication.
Pierre Caessa
Programme Manager at Google Arts & Culture
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Pierre Caessa is a Program Manager at the Google Arts & Culture Lab, a place where tech and creative communities come together to share ideas and discover new ways to experience art and culture. Having been in his current role since the Lab opened in Paris in 2013, his projects focus on increasing accessibility to the world of arts and culture by leveraging technology to offer online art experiences and virtual tours of cultural heritage sites. Previously, Caessa has worked at the Cité de la Musique and Universal Music France's U think! consulting agency.
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As Vice-President of the European Parliament, Eva Kaili is the Chair of the Working Group on ICT Innovation Strategy and responsible for European strategy and policy analysis systems, information and telecoms, the Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA), and corporate social responsibility. She is a Member of the Committees on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE), Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) and Budgets (BUDG). Kaili has worked extensively on promoting innovation as a driving force of the establishment of the European Digital Single Market. She has also been the draftsperson of multiple pieces of legislation in the fields of blockchain technology, online platforms, big data, fintech, AI and cybersecurity.
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Cultural Strategist, Museum Director and 2018 European Young Leader (EYL40)
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Beatrice is an Italian cultural strategist with over 15 years of experience developing urban and social impact programmes. Currently, she is the Director of MUDAC, Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts in Lausanne. She is an advocate of practical creativity for educational empowerment in sustainable futures. Prior to her current role, Beatrice co-founded B/Side Design, an urban and social impact organisation, which worked on the establishment of The Global School, the first independent design and multidisciplinary research institute in China. She has previously served as the creative director for Beijing Design Week, China's largest and internationally renowned design and architecture event, and worked on the urban regeneration plan of Beijing's Baitasi historic district. She is also a member of the advisory board for Design Trust in Hong Kong.
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Forums - Nintendo Discussion - Super Mario3D World + Bowsers Fury ~ IGN Review
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TruckOSaurus
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TruckOSaurus on 14 February 2021
JWeinCom said:
OTBWY said:
The only problem I have is that he gave Sticker Star a higher score.
That actually kind of makes sense. Sticker star gives you no reason to engage in combat, and thus there is generally no consequence to death. Apparently, this reviewer doesn't like it when games provide some semblance of challenge.
Do you remember the guy that used to make posts here about trying games but always complaining they were too hard when he clearly didn't bother to learn the mechanics of it? Well, I think that guy got himself a job at IGN.
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hinch on 14 February 2021
dx11332sega said:
I'm still perplexed why a 7?
Non effort port and a smallish DLC for full price and full release. I mean its a great game but a low-key effort from Nintendo that not everyone will appreciate. Particularly if you already played it already on on Wii U. Otherise, its a must have for any Switch owner.
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Hynad said:
Azzanation said:
Too much Bowser.
7/10 - IGN
Would be clever... if you hadn't ripped it off Verter...
Maybe... I don't know, come up with your own stuff?
I have to admit that it's a joke we both could've made independently, but I'll send him my cohort of lawyers just in case.
But seriously, thanks for the intervention.
Now that I'm posting here, I'll say that, even if it's weird that a remaster with more content has a lower score that the original game, it's true that the reviewer may not be the same person and has probably a different taste in games and maybe even a different reviewing methodology, so that 7 is also understandable. In the end, reviews are just opinions.
I have periods of social disconnection, it's a part of me that I need and keenly embrace. I'll still log in and read news and threads during those times, but I won't be (very) active on the site, so I apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause (late answers, bumps or the like).
Please, feel free to correct my English.
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Metallox on 14 February 2021
Okay, I only watched the 3D World's portion of his review, and if I remeber correctly, he complained about the multiplayer, fixed angles and animations (some of them). Was Bowser's Fury that much of a deal to lower the score to 7?
My bet with The_Liquid_Laser: I think the Switch won't surpass the PS2 as the best selling system of all time. If it does, I'll play a game of a list that The_Liquid_Laser will provide, I will have to play it for 50 hours or complete it, whatever comes first.
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JWeinCom on 14 February 2021
BraLoD said:
How much does it costs? Knowing Nintendo it must be full price, and If it's a 2013 game at full price in 2021 that might have a lot to do with it.
I love 3D World, and the fully cat themed Bowser's Fury feels like a nice expansion.
Metallox said:
They actually seemed to say they liked Bowser's Fury better. The complaints all seem to revolve around the game being too hard. They even complained that when you die too many times the game gives you a golden leaf which gives you incincibility and the Tanooki suit. But, apparently being invulnerable and having a crazy good jump isn't enough because you could still potentially fall down a hole.
Any challenge is apparently too much for this reviewer.
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Dulfite on 14 February 2021
hinch said:
So we are reviewing the correlation between price and quality now and not just quality? What madness is this?
Scores are assigned to the quality of the game. It should have nothing to do with the cost of the game.
curl-6
curl-6 on 14 February 2021
People need to stop being so invested in review scores.
At the end of the day, a reviewer is a mere human being like you or me, and a review is just their opinion.
Honestly, the hysteria that goes on whenever a popular or hyped game scores less than a 9/10 has gotten pretty ridiculous.
Bet with Liquidlaser: I say PS5 and Xbox Series will sell more than 56 million combined by the end of 2023. (And over 130 million lifetime)
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TruckOSaurus said:
You might be on to something, maybe its the same guy.
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Dulfite said:
I'm not a reviewer so I wouldn't know. However value is one aspect a lot of people consider in reviews (in general) so it should be applicable to someone reviewing video games.
Say for example, a smaller scale game like Spiderman Miles Morales (an expansion) would be a rip off at full price and even at $50 its not that great value for money when it is essentially a 10 hour game, it might reflect or have an impact a persons review.
However this isn't a 7/10 game imo, but this is an opinion piece from an outlet. No need to get over up in arms over a single digit or two in a review score, yeesh. (Not directing this at you btw)
I agree no one should be up in arms. I said my last comment amusingly btw, not annoyed lol. Internet doesn't detect tone of voice sadly.
I don't connect review scores and value, personally. If I want to know the value of the game I do research on it. The review score, to me, tells me how well the game did at what it was trying to do in the genre it fits inside. But that's just me and that's fair we all look at review scores differently. Thank you for explaining your perspective.


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Q: How do i remove a password expiration policy? We had a password expiration policy recently removed from our AD but some users continued to get the "..your password will expire in x days. would you like to change it now?" message.
So we added a reverse/undo policy to correct the local registry settings

Maximum password age = 0 days
  Minimum password age = 0 days

This hasn't worked as new users still seem to encounter the above "change password" message sporadically. We have now removed all custom password policy GPOs and are left with the "Default Domain Policy". Still no good.
Can someone point me in the direction to fix this? And an explanation into what i was doing wrong (/how password expiration policies apply) would be useful too. thanks
Environment is 2k3 server with mostly XPsp2 clients.

A: I can't remember exactly, but from memory, If the user account has already expired they are marked in the AD db as such and need to be reset anyway even if you remove the policy afterwards.

A: You must create/apply a policy to the OU in which the users are stored with a specific policy that explicitly disables the password expiration.

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I cannot play it on my phone :/ But I have something to look forward to!
Thanks to Stuffed Monkey I heard it and I LOVE it!!
This is the topic for the song.
I suppose this could be a single. Such a strong song.


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EXCLUSIVE: Top Los Zetas Cartel Henchman Arrested Days After Breitbart Expose
By Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby | January 20, 2020
MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon – Mexican authorities arrested a top manager for Los Zetas Cartel days after Breitbart Texas unmasked him by exclusively publishing photographs and other identifying information.
EXCLUSIVE: Photo Reveals Identity of a Secretive Top Los Zetas Cartel Boss
MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon – A husband and wife team who use demonic nicknames are believed to be two of the top leaders within the Cartel Del Noreste (CDN) faction of Los Zetas in Nuevo Leon.
Group of 40 Cartel Gunmen Ambush Mexican Army near Texas Border
Mexican soldiers killed 11 cartel gunmen in a shootout immediately south of the Texas border. Local intelligence reports obtained by Breitbart Texas reveal the soldiers faced a group of approximately 40 attackers.
'Perverse' Individuals Back New Migrant Caravan, Says Honduras' Top Cop
The top law enforcement official in Honduras claims "perverse" individuals are "manipulating" and funding a new caravan of nearly a thousand to eventually reach the U.S. border.
6th Grader Shot Teacher, Students in Mexican Border State School
Mexican officials confirmed that a sixth grade student shot teachers and students at a school in Coahuila before turning the gun on himself. One teacher and the underage gunman are confirmed dead, while six others were rushed to a local hospital.
Body of Murdered Mexican Journalist Found
Mexican authorities discovered the body of a previously kidnapped radio journalist from Michoacán. His death marks the first murder of its kind in 2020. Authorities have not released a motive for the murder.
Los Zetas Cartel Kidnapped Two Pakistani Migrants, Say Mexican Police
Mexican authorities announced the rescue of two Pakistani migrants in Nuevo Laredo. The region is seeing a spike in violence as the Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas attacks police and targets civilians.
Mexican Government Confirms 3600 Mass Graves Found Since 2006
The Mexican government confirmed the discovery of more than 3,600 mass graves since 2006. The report also highlighted more than 60,000 remain missing in the time frame.
WATCH: Driver Escapes Los Zetas Cartel Blockade in Mexican Border City
A video leaked by citizen journalists captures the moment when a driver barely escapes from cartel gunmen in Nuevo Laredo. Blockade reports are becoming commonplace in the border city amid numerous shootouts in recent days, prompting consular officials to warn against crossing into Mexico.
Cuban Migrant Killed in Failed Mexican Border City Robbery
REYNOSA, Tamaulipas – A man described as a Cuban migrant died in a shootout with police after taking two hostages during a robbery attempt. The Cuban is believed to have taken part in at least 10 other robberies throughout the border city.
Armored Cartel Convoys with Grenade Launchers Seen in Mexican Border City near Texas
Raging cartel violence in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo led to seven murders and five injuries during a three-day span. Cartel gunmen are often seen in armored convoys with mounted machine guns, grenade launchers, and .50 caliber rifles.
EXCLUSIVE: Leading Narco-Terrorist Presumed Injured in Mexican Border City Shootouts
A narco-terrorist who became one of the top leaders within the Cartel Del Noreste (CDN) faction of Los Zetas was apparently shot during a series of clashes with state police in the border city of Nuevo Laredo.
Texas Sheriff Warns of Active 'Explosives' in Adjacent Mexican Border City
A Texas border area sheriff issued an alert via social media warning residents to not cross into the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo following several hours of shootouts between cartel gunmen and police.
El Chapo Was as Powerful as My Predecessors, Says Mexican President
The infamous drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman had, at one time, as much power and influence as the president of Mexico, said Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador during his New Year message.
Police Chief from Mexican Border State Charged in Cartel Massacre of U.S. Mormon Family
By Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby | December 28, 2019
Mexican federal authorities arrested a local police chief in the border state of Chihuahua in connection with a cartel attack that killed nine U.S. citizens. The murdered women and children were part of a Mormon family residing in Mexico.
Woman Kidnapped near U.S.-Mexico Port of Entry, Say Texas Police
EDINBURG, Texas – Authorities arrested two men in connection with the Christmas Day kidnapping of a woman at an international port of entry parking lot in Texas.
Mexican Authorities Downplay Murder of U.S. Citizen at Port of Entry to Texas
Mexican authorities are downplaying the murder of an American citizen who was killed as he waited at an international port of entry. Since the incident, officials tried to present him as a Mexican national, however, Breitbart Texas confirmed the victim held a U.S.
U.S. Citizen Killed in Mexico While Waiting to Cross Port of Entry into Texas
A U.S. citizen in line to cross into Texas at an international port of entry died during a failed carjacking attempt in Reynosa, Tamaulipas. The fatal incident follows a series of recent armed robberies and carjackings in the Mexican border city's downtown district.
Parts of Mexico Still as Dangerous as Middle East War Zones for Travel, Say Feds
A fresh travel advisory issued by the U.S. State Department shortly before the Christmas holiday travel period continues to label five Mexican states in the same danger category as war-torn Middle Eastern countries.
Videos Show Armed Gulf Cartel Paramilitaries Patrolling in Mexico near Texas Border
As rival cartels continue to fight for control of lucrative drug and human smuggling routes into Texas, a series of video clips circulated by gunmen provide glimpses into escalating violence as criminal organizations use armored vehicles and high powered weapons in Mexican border city streets.
Mexican Father Who Shot Son's Kidnappers Gets House Arrest for Christmas
A Mexican father who picked up an old rifle to rescue his son from a group of kidnappers will likely spend Christmas with his family after a judge placed him on house arrest instead of jail.
Former Amazon Mexico Chief Hiding from Murder Investigation, Says Interpol
The man who once ran Amazon's operations in Mexico is currently deemed an international fugitive for an investigation into his estranged wife's murder, according to Interpol. The suspect supposedly crossed into California from Mexico in recent weeks.
50 Bodies Discovered in Mexican Cartel Mass Graves
An ongoing investigation into a drug cartel stash house in the Mexican state of Jalisco has yielded the discovery of 50 bodies in one property. Since November, authorities in Jalisco have found a total of 81 bodies in two ranches and arrested 15 gunmen in connection with the ongoing cartel violence in the area.
Once Peaceful Central Mexican State Leads Nation in Murdered Cops
The once peaceful central Mexican state of Guanajuato is now the region where the highest number of police officer murders this year. The rising death toll of police officers comes at a time when one of the country's most violent drug cartels is making a push for control of the region.
U.S. Senators File Bill Targeting Mexican Cartels with Sanctions Similar to Terrorist Designation
Two U.S. Senators filed a bill that would target Mexican cartels and other transnational criminal organizations through financial, criminal, and immigration sanctions. The sanctions are similar to the ones they would face if they were designated as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) by the State Department.
Under Pressure: Mexican Governor Backtracks After Officially Declaring 150 Los Zetas Gunmen Entered Texas During Attack
Just hours after saying that a group of approximately 150 cartel gunmen illegally snuck into Texas through a series of dirt roads and over the border river before crossing back into Mexico to attack a rural community for a shootout that killed at least 23, the governor of Coahuila is now walking back his statement, claiming the gunmen did not cross the international boundary.
150 Los Zetas Cartel Gunmen Crossed into Texas Before Deadly Attack That Killed 22
The Governor of Coahuila, a Mexican state bordering Texas, revealed that approximately 150 cartel gunmen illegally snuck into Texas through dirt roads and the border river as they made their way to the Mexican town of Villa Union for an hours-long shootout that killed 23 individuals--including four cops and two firefighters.
Mexican Cartel Gunmen Carjack Two U.S. Tourists near Texas Border
Two U.S. citizens who traveled to Coahuila on a hunting trip had their vehicles taken at gunpoint by cartel operatives during a fierce firefight that killed 21 individuals near the border with Texas.
Mexican Cartel Leader Arrested in Connection to Mormon Family Murders
Mexican authorities announced the arrest of four suspects in connection with their alleged roles in the high-profile attack that killed nine women and children from a Mormon U.S.
'Nothing to Fear' About Trump Designating Mexican Cartels as Terrorists, Says AMLO
By Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby | November 27, 2019
Mexico's President reassured "there is nothing to fear" over recent statements made by President Donald Trump in regard to designating some cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).
Mexico Wants 'Meeting' After Trump Discusses 'Terrorist' Label for Cartels
Mexico City announced efforts to have a "meeting" with U.S. officials after President Donald Trump's recent announcement to designate some cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).
Mexico Will Reject U.S. Designations of Cartels as Terrorists, Says AMLO
Mexico's president announced Monday that he will reject any designation of cartels as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government.
Mexican Soap Opera Star Known for Narco Roles Kidnapped
Gunmen kidnapped a soap opera actor and a French tourist from a famed hiking destination known as Nevado de Toluca, one of the highest peaks in Mexico.
Mexico Arrests Cartel-Connected Judge Blacklisted by U.S. Treasury
Mexican federal agents arrested a judge who has been accused of taking hefty bribes from one of the most violent drug cartels in exchange for protection. The U.S.
Mexican Government Sues Walmart for El Paso Mass Shooting
The Mexican federal government announced the filing of a lawsuit in a U.S. court against Walmart for the August 3 mass shooting in El Paso, Texas. Mexico City claims the shopping center failed in providing necessary and reasonable security measures.
EXCLUSIVE: Top Mexican Border State Cops Blocked Probe Into Cartel Kidnap Job
MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon – The two top law enforcement officials in the state tried to block an investigation into police officers who supposedly arrested a group of rivals on behalf of a faction of Los Zetas.
U.S. Consulate in Mexican Border City Issues Curfew After Days of Cartel Battles
The U.S. Consulate General in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo issued a warning and curfew for its employees following three days ofviolence. The battles between cartel gunmen and Mexican military and law enforcement authorities led to at least 8 fatalities.
Eight Killed in Two Days of Gun Battles in Mexican Border City
A series of clashes between members of Los Zetas and the Mexican military led to a two-day span of multiple shootouts in the border city of Nuevo Laredo.
Mexican President Promises Release of Governor Jailed for Laundering Cartel Money
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) promised the release of a former governor who helped the Juarez Cartel move large shipments of cocaine through his state.
Five Mexican Cops Gunned Down in Southern Mexico
A group of gunmen ambushed and killed five state police officers in the southern state of Oaxaca. Two other officers sustained serious gunshot wounds during the attack.
Arizona Teen Allegedly Smuggled .50 Caliber Rifle, Ammo into Mexico
Authorities in Mexico arrested and formally charged a 14-year-old teenager who allegedly attempted to smuggle a .50 caliber rifle, other weapons, and ammunition from Arizona into Mexico.
Texas Border Area Teen Beats Murder, Dismemberment Charges
A teenager accused of murdering and ordering the dismemberment of a fellow minor in Rio Grande City, Texas, will not be spending life in prison after jurors found him not guilty.
Three Men Shot in Mexico near Texas Border, One Died After Crossing
Authorities are looking into a cartel shooting that killed one man in Mexico and caused two other victims to make a run for the border. One ultimately died beyond a U.S.
Mexican President AMLO on Cartels: 'War Not an Option'
In the aftermath of a cartel massacre that killed nine Americans driving through the mountainous region south of the New Mexico border, Mexico's president said that going to "war" with cartels is not an option.
Mexico Now Says Different Cartel Responsible for Mormon Family Murders
Mexican security officials leading the investigation into the mass murder of nine Mormons in Sonora say the victims were likely mistaken for a rival cartel convoy. They also believe the Juarez Cartel--not the Sinaloa Cartel--is now to blame.
Mexico Declines President Trump's Offer for 'War' Against Cartels
In the aftermath of a gruesome cartel massacre where gunmen killed nine women and children from a U.S. family and injured several others, Mexico's president declined the help of U.S.
NARCO-TERROR: 10 U.S. Women, Children Murdered by Cartel Gunmen near New Mexico Border
A group of cartel gunmen ambushed and murdered three women and seven children near a rural Mormon community in Mexico, close to the New Mexico border. Six more children, all from the same family, were also injured.
NARCO-TERROR: 9 U.S. Women, Children Murdered by Cartel Gunmen near New Mexico Border
A group of cartel gunmen ambushed and murdered three women and six children near a rural Mormon community in Mexico, close to the New Mexico border. Six more children, all from the same family, were also injured.
Counterfeit Mexican Prescription Pills Could Contain Fentanyl, Says DEA
U.S. authorities issued a warning about counterfeit prescription drugs being pushed by Mexican cartels which can contain lethal doses of fentanyl.
Feds Bust Mexican Cartel's Methamphetamine Running Cell in Kansas
A yearlong investigation by U.S. authorities in Kansas led to the arrest of a methamphetamine distribution cell tied to Mexico's Los Viagras faction of the Familia Michoacana Cartel.
Authorities Study Skulls, Fetus from Mexico City Cartel's Witchcraft Altar
By Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby | October 28, 2019
Authorities are working to identify 42 skulls, a fetus in a jar, and dozens of other human remains found around a witchcraft altar apparently used by the "Union de Tepito" cartel in Mexico City.
Mexican Judge Releases 27 Cartel Members Caught in Mexico City Raid
A federal judge in Mexico City ordered the release of 27 out of a group of 31cartel members arrested by authorities earlier this week. The arrests resulted from a large-scale raid that led to the discovery of narco-labs, bunkers filled with drugs, a rocket launcher, grenades, and several weapons.
Cartel Drug Lab with Rocket Launchers, Witchcraft Altars Found in Mexico City
A large-scale raid carried out by local and military forces in Mexico City uncovered a series of tunnels and stash houses where cartel members handled drugs, weapons, and performed witchcraft rituals.
Cartel Received Tax Break from Mexican Government, Says Watchdog
Mexico gave a substantial tax break to a company owned by a convicted money launderer with Los Zetas Cartel, an anti-corruption organization stated in their latest report.
Mexico 'Terminator' Scenes Filmed in Spain Over Cartel Violence Fears
Producers opted to film south-of-the-border scenes for Terminator: Dark Fate in Spain due to fears of violence in Mexico.
Gulf Cartel Chief Captured in Texas Heads to Prison
A top-ranking leader of the Gulf Cartel who fled to Texas to escape his rivals will spend 20 years in a U.S. prison on various drug trafficking charges.
Mexican Store Owner Thwarts Armed Robbers -- Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges
A business owner in Central Mexico fought off three armed robbers, managed to disarm one of them, and shot them. His reward -- several days in jail on attempted murder charges.
Migrant Protests Close Border City Bridge into Texas
Federal authorities were forced to close traffic at an international port of entry in Brownsville, Texas, after a group of approximately 300 migrants gathered in protest after not being allowed to pass.
Mexican Ford Dealership Closes After Extortion, Shooting Attack
By Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby | September 27, 2019
A Ford dealership in central Mexico is closing its doors after a group of gunmen fired several shots into the building. That attack appears to be tied to a series of threats and extortion attempts.
Mexican Prosecutor Gets 20 Years in U.S. Prison for Cartel Collaboration
A former Mexican prosecutor received a 20-year prison sentence for using his position to benefit cartels. The disgraced lawman was linked to numerous acts of organized crime and helped move large quantities of drugs into various U.S.
Mexican Police Commander Kidnapped, Beheaded in Cancun
A group of cartel gunmen in Cancun kidnapped, tortured, and beheaded a top state law enforcement commander. The case apparently uncovered a wave of corruption where officials allegedly favor certain criminal organizations over others.
VIDEO: Pirates Rob Tourists on Party Boat in Mexico
A group of tourists celebrating a birthday on a party boat in Mexico came face to face with a crew of heavily armed pirates who robbed them at gunpoint.
More Trash Bags of Human Remains Found in Western Mexico
Authorities in the western Mexican state of Jalisco continue to discover dozens of trash bags filled with dismembered human remains. The discoveries point to an ongoing extermination tactic by cartel members fighting for control of the region.
Mexican Regional Intelligence Chief Wounded in Highway Shootout
Federal authorities confirmed an attack on a regional head of Mexico's National Intelligence Center (CNI). The top official sustained gunshot injuries while one of his staff died in the shootout.
Cartel Violence Fears Cancel Mexican Independence Celebrations in 12 Cities
Cartel violence led Mexican officials to cancel the past weekend's Independence Day celebrations in 12 cities. The festivities went on largely without incident throughout the rest of the nation.
Mexico Sending 100 Soldiers to Border Area After Fierce Highway Shootout
Mexican authorities are sending 100 soldiers and helicopters crews to patrol one of the busiest highway corridors in the border state of Tamaulipas. The region is a haven for cartel gunmen.
GRAPHIC: Los Zetas Cartel Gunmen Ambush Mexican Army near Texas Border
Three gunmen from Los Zetas cartel died while clashing with Mexican military and state police forces in Nuevo Laredo. The organization continues to terrorize the region in convoys of armored trucks with mounted machine guns and .50 caliber rifles.
Discovery Channel Videographer Murdered in Acapulco
A group of four gunmen murdered a videographer for the Discovery Channel and National Geographic in an apparent robbery-gone-wrong in Acapulco.
Cartel-Connected 'Human Rights' Group Alleges Police Brutality in Border City near Texas
The Human Rights Committee in Nuevo Laredo is claiming that Mexican authorities are kidnapping and executing innocent civilians before staging scenes to look like shootouts with Los Zetas gunmen.
'Think of Your Mommies,' Mexican President Says Asking Drug Cartels to Behave
Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) asked drug cartels in Northern Mexico to change their ways and "think of their mommies." The comment comes after the narco-terrorist Los Zetas cartelthreatened to burn down gas stations in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo if they fueled up authorities.
Free Press Group Documents 249 Aggressions Against Mexican Media in 2019
A leading international press freedom organizations documented 249 aggressions on Mexican media in 2019. The report points to the year being the most dangerous for news workers in recent history.
Los Zetas Cartel Forcing Border Gas Stations to Cut Off Police and Military
The cartel that controls the border city of Nuevo Laredo is forcing some local gas stations to deny fuel to police and military customers to limit patrols against organized crime.
Cartel Gunmen Fire Into Mexican Border State Government Office
A group of cartel gunmen fired several rounds into the building that houses offices for the Tamaulipas government. The attack comes days after state authorities, without help from Mexico's federal government, began cracking down on a faction of Los Zetas in Nuevo Laredo, called Cartel Del Noreste (CDN).
Mexican President Pushes Amnesty on Crime, Senate to Decide
Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is pushing for a new bill that would grant amnesty to thousands of currently jailed individuals. The bill called Ley de Amnistia or Amnesty Law is expected to go before Mexico's Senate.
GRAPHIC: Los Zetas Cartel Attacks Mexican Army Fort near Texas Border
By Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby | August 30, 2019
The ongoing violence between cartel fighters and Mexican authorities in Nuevo Laredo led to 12 gunmen dying within a 24-hour span this week.
11th Mexican Journalist Murdered In 2019
Press freedom organizations in Mexico denounced the murder of yet another journalist who died from at least four stab wounds. The journalist had previously been the target of threats for his reporting on corrupt activities in Central Mexico.
Texas DPS Trooper Dies Five Months After Line-of-Duty Shooting
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper died from complications related to injuries that he sustained during a line-of-duty shooting. The shooting occurred in the border city of Edinburg, Texas, in early April.
VIDEO: Los Zetas Cartel Turns Mexican Border City into War Zone
Fierce battles between state police and Los Zetas gunmen in armored SUVs with .50 caliber rifles, automatic weapons, grenade launchers, and more are spreading terror throughout the border city of Nuevo Laredo.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Los Zetas Cartel Blames Mexican Border State Violence on Fake Rivals
Breitbart Texas obtained exclusive video exposing a Mexican cartel's public campaign to blame rivals for current violence in the Monterrey metro area and other parts of Nuevo Leon.
EXCLUSIVE: New Leader of Los Zetas Cartel Behind Mexican Border City Attack
Breitbart Texas obtained exclusive access to a series of Mexican intelligence files which indicate a leadership shakeup in the Cartel Del Noreste (CDN) faction of Los Zetas.
U.S. Born Islamic Terrorist Wanted by FBI Arrested in Mexico
Mexican authorities arrested a man wanted in the United States by the FBI for his role in supporting Islamic terrorist organizations.
Mexican Army Officer Sent to U.S. Prison for Cocaine Smuggling
McALLEN, Texas – A Mexican Army officer will spend 37 months in a U.S. prison for trying to smuggle a suitcase containing 57 pounds of cocaine through an international port of entry.
EXCLUSIVE: Gulf Cartel Infighting to Bring New Wave of Violence to Mexican Cities Bordering Texas
A new faction within the Gulf Cartel is sparking a wave of violence in the northern border state of Tamaulipas. Law enforcement at the federal and state level in Mexico expect the number of clashes to escalate dramatically in the coming days.
Gulf Cartel Shoots At U.S. Border Patrol Agents on Rio Grande
MCALLEN, Texas -- Gulf Cartel gunmen fired what are believed to be AK-47s or similar weapons at U.S. Border Patrol agents on the Rio Grande. None were injured.
Four Kidnapping Cell Members Killed in Mexican Border City Police Shootout
Four members of a kidnapping cell died in a shootout with Mexican police in Reynosa, just south of McAllen, Texas. The crew worked in the daytime as taxi drivers and was linked to at least 30 cases in the past two years.
Mexican Border State Newspaper Self-Censors After Molotov Cocktail Attack
A Mexican border state newspaper is self-censoring and ceasing printing operations after incendiary devices burned offices and trapped employees. The publication announced it will halt crime and political corruption coverage.
Exclusive: Gulf Cartel Leader Caught Sneaking Across Texas Border
By Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby | July 21, 2019
Federal authorities arrested a leading lieutenant with Mexico's Gulf Cartel in Texas after he illegally snuck across the Rio Grande to enter the United States. Law enforcement agents with the U.S.
VIDEO: Very Sorry 'El Chapo' Will Spend Life in 'Inhumane' Prison, Says Mexican President
Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he is very sorry that the infamous drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman will spend the rest of his life in an inhumane prison.
VIDEO: Gulf Cartel Smugglers Carry Bundles of Marijuana Toward Texas Border
A pair of videos leaked by citizen journalists in northern Mexico revealed a group of Gulf Cartel smugglers carrying several bundles of marijuana toward the banks of the Rio Grande.
Infamous Drug Lord 'El Chapo' Sentenced to Life In Prison
The infamous drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman will spend the rest of his life in prison -- plus 30 years. The sentence comes after months of speculation following his widely publicized trial in February.
Cancun on High Alert After Mass Kidnapping of 27
Mexican authorities are investigating the nonviolent kidnapping of as many as 27 employees from a call center in Cancun.
EXCLUSIVE: Los Zetas Cartel's Top Strategist Arrested After Breitbart Expose
MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon – Authorities arrested a top strategist with the Cartel Del Noreste (CDN) of Los Zetas only days after a Breitbart News exposé identifying him as the key link between the cartel's leadership and the hitmen hunting local police officers.
Exclusive: Mexican Officials Confirm U.S. Warned Them About Suspected ISIS Terrorists Headed to Border
By Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby | June 24, 2019
Mexican authorities are on high alert regarding three ISIS-linked terror suspects who are believed to be making their way from Central America to Mexico and potentially the U.S.
One Mexican Journalist Killed, Another Kidnapped Within 24 Hours
In less than 24 hours, hooded men murdered a journalist in the Mexican state of Tabasco while in Veracruz, gunmen kidnapped a second reporter. To date, seven journalists have been killed in 2019 with nine total since Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) took office.
Texas Border City Shooting Tied to Human Smuggling, Say Police
EDINBURG, Texas – A dispute over a human smuggling operation led to an armed confrontation where cartel-linked street gang members shot one man in the face. The incident comes weeks after local sheriff's deputies arrested several members of a Gulf Cartel kidnapping crew.
Religious Leader Praised by Mexico's Elite Arrested in U.S. Child Sex-Trafficking Probe
Authorities in California arrested a religious leader who was recently praised in Mexico's most famous museum, the Bellas Artes Palace. The religious leader is named in a multicount sex-trafficking indictment targeting key leaders of the Light of the World Church (Iglesia Luz Del Mundo) and its top leader Naason Joaquin Garcia.
VIDEO: Man Gunned Down near Cancun Tourist Ferry Dock
By Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby | May 15, 2019
Gunmen shot and killed an unidentified man near a tourist ferry dock in Cancun. The murder comes hours after two men shot 12 victims at a bar in nearby Playa Del Carmen.
Mexico Arrests Man Suspected of Torturing Famed DEA Agent 'Kiki' Camarena
Mexican authorities announced the arrest of a man suspected of kidnapping and torturing U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985. Members of the now-defunct Guadalajara Cartel tortured and killed Camarena in Mexico.
VIDEO: 1300 Migrants Riot, Escape Mexican Immigration Facility
By Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby | April 26, 2019
Approximately 1,300 migrants from Central America and Cuba rioted and broke out of an immigration holding facility in southern Mexico Thursday.


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Painting in Place
Painting in Place is a group exhibition of contemporary painting which will be presented in the historic Farmers and Merchants Bank in Downtown Los Angeles (401 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90013).
The exhibition will present a wide array of work from contemporary artists that tackle painting from various perspectives, using both traditional and unconventional techniques and media in their approach to the discipline. Exploring various ways that the definition of painting is continuously evolving, the project seeks to expand the traditional parameters of painting, sculpture, and installation: blurred, deconstructed, and refigured.
Three overlapping themes permeate the exhibition: the representation or metaphor of the body/self, memory and the passing of time, and the depiction and negotiation of spatial environments and architectural structures. Subjects will be explored, investigated, and highlighted through the juxtaposition and placement of these paintings within the site-specific context of the historic bank, built in 1905, which is still a cornerstone of Downtown Los Angeles.
Artists include Rita Ackermann, Kevin Appel, Jennifer Boysen, Sarah Cain, N. Dash, Matias Faldbakken, Kim Fisher, Barnaby Furnas, Alexandra Grant, Matt Greene, Mark Hagen, David Hendren, Julian Hoeber, Rashid Johnson, Jacob Kassay, Olga Koumoundouros, Jim Lee, Nate Lowman, Allison Miller, Sam Moyer, Amanda Ross-Ho, Analia Saban, Kate Shepherd, Gary Simmons, Vincent Szarek, Britton Tolliver, Kon Trubkovich, Monique van Genderen, and Bobbi Woods.
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FOURTH DETECTION OF RAPID ʻŌHIʻA DEATH ON O'AHU
Dead leaves still attached to ʻōhiʻa (as seen here from the air)…this is known as "flagging" and symptomatic of potential presence of ROD inside the tree.
(Honolulu) – An aerial survey of some 20,000 acres of forest on O'ahu has resulted in the fourth detection of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD) in an ʻōhiʻa in the Moanalua Section of the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve above Tripler Army Medical Center.
"Fortunately," explains State Protection Forester Rob Hauff of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), this tree is infected with Ceratocystis huliohia, the less aggressive species of the fungus associated with ROD." The tree was located using a helicopter-mounted camera system developed by the University of Hawai'i-Hilo, Spatial Data Analysis and Visualization Lab (SDAV). The collected images were analyzed in partnership with staff from the O'ahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) and DOFAW, as part of an on-going effort to improve the ability of field personnel to spot potentially infected trees.
The previous detections of the same species on O'ahu include single trees on Kamehameha Schools land in Waiawa, and on two private properties in Windward O'ahu residential areas. Nathan Dube, the manager of the OISC said both of those trees were planted ʻōhiʻa. He said, "Both of these detections were from concerned landowners, who reported their dead or dying ʻōhiʻa to OISC. An OISC field team cut down the trees, dissected them, and sent samples to a lab in Hilo for positive confirmation and for research purposes."
The aerial survey that picked up the tree in the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve, focused on the area adjacent to the earlier Waiawa detection. Surveyors identified about 40 additional trees from the images that need to be sampled for the disease, including ground-truthing. That process will take some time, as the area is rugged and difficult to reach. DOFAW and OISC crews, with the help from experts on Hawai'i Island, decided to remove the infected branch of the tree and monitor it monthly for further signs of disease. Crews used a sealant on the wound to prevent additional disease infection.
*Please report location of dead or dying ʻōhiʻa trees with dead leaves still attached on O'ahu to OISC at: oisc@hawaii.edu (Photos are helpful)
Surveying 20,000 acres of forest on Oahu. using helicopter mounted camera system designed by UH-Hilo, Spatial Data Analysis and Visualization Lab.
Residents and visitors can help protect our remaining ʻōhiʻa forests with the following actions:
Avoid injuring ʻōhiʻa. Open wounds on ʻōhiʻa are an entry point for disease spores. The disease can also spread from tree to tree on machetes or other tools.
Don't transport ʻōhiʻa inter-island.
Don't move ʻōhiʻa wood or vegetation, especially from areas known to have ROD.
Clean your hiking boots/gear/tools. Scrub off all dirt and spray boot soles and tools with 70% rubbing alcohol, and wash your clothes in hot water and use a dryer to ensure the disease is not spread on boots and clothing.
Wash your vehicle if driving near ʻōhiʻa forests. The disease can remain alive and infectious in soil, so wash all dirt off vehicles.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death has now been detected on Hawai' Island, Maui, Kaua'i and O'ahu since the fungal disease was first discovered in 2014. To date, the more aggressive form of the disease has not been found on Maui or O'ahu, and is extremely limited on Kaua'i.
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Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Detected on Oʻahu
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES NEWS RELEASE: July 31, 2019
RAPID ʻŌHIʻA DEATH NOW DETECTED ON FOUR ISLANDS: Less Aggressive Strain Discovered on O'ahu
(Honolulu) – One of the species of fungus causing Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death was recently detected for the first time on O`ahu. A team of natural resource managers from the O`ahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) and the Ko'olau Mountain Watershed Partnership (KMWP) recently sampled a dead ʻōhiʻa tree on private land in a remote area in the Ko'olau Mountains above Pearl City.
The sample was analyzed by the USDA Agriculture Research Service lab in Hilo. It confirmed the presence of Ceratocystis huliohia. Although this is the less aggressive of the two Ceratocystis species associated with ROD, it still has the ability to kill ʻōhiʻa trees.
A partnership of state, federal, university, and non-government organizations have been conducting systematic helicopter and ground surveys to look for Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death since 2016. On Oʻahu, 150 dead or unhealthy ʻōhiʻa trees have been sampled for the disease in the past three years, and all have been negative until now. The location of the infected tree is extremely remote and it is considered highly unlikely to have been spread by people. Researchers are still trying to understand the source of the two Ceratocystis pathogens and are looking at any possible patterns of dispersal.
This first detection on O'ahu has initiated a rapid response which includes additional surveys to determine how widespread the disease is. A combination of helicopter, UAS (drone) and ground surveys are planned with OISC, DLNR and KMWP playing lead roles. The landowner, Kamehameha Schools, is working closely with the response agencies to coordinate access to the property so agencies are able to test for the fungus and prevent it from spreading.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death threatens Hawaii's most important tree species. ʻŌhiʻa grows throughout the Ko'olau and Waianae mountain ranges across approximately 50,000 acres. ʻŌhiʻa serves as a keystone species providing important watershed cover for recharging the island's aquifer, habitat for endangered species, and cultural uses such as hula performances.
RESOURCES (All images/video courtesy: DLNR)
HD video: O'ahu aerial survey (5-15-18)
Photographs: O'ahu aerial survey (5-15-18): https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lolsttw9q68f7bt/AADQSTIdPSMYOAxR-NnojHoVa?dl=0
To report dead or dying ʻōhiʻa on Oʻahu please call or text the Oahu Invasive Species Committee at (808) 286-4616 or e-mail oisc@hawaii.edu.
Additional information about Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death can be found at www.rapidohiadeath.org.
Media Contact: Dan Dennison, Senior Communications Manager (808) 587-0396, DLNR.comms@hawaii.gov
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When are DraftKings 1099 Forms Coming?
If you showed a profit on DraftKings last year, you may be wondering why the site has not sent a 1099 form to you yet. It's not necessarily because you didn't show a profit of over $600. They haven't forgot you. DraftKings has been granted an extension from the IRS and has been telling players since earlier this month that 1099 forms should arrive within 2-4 weeks.
Update March 3rd: Some players have reported receiving their DraftKings 1099 forms.
Businesses are required to issue 1099s by the end of January. DraftKings 1099 Forms haven't arrived, and it's causing some players to inquire about the delay. This is the email that players have reported receiving since early February (an email that was received on Friday indicates that players should receive them within the next 1-2 weeks via mail).
DraftKings has requested and received an extension of time from the IRS to mail its 1099-MISC recipient copies. If your account has crossed the $600 net profit threshold for 2015, you should receive a 1099-MISC forms in the mail in the next 2-4 weeks.
If you have further questions we encourage you to consult your personal tax advisor. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
There are no reports yet that players have received yet and February is almost over. We're guessing that players should be receiving their 1099s forms very soon, so players should hang tight and complete as much of their tax form as they can in the meantime as the filing deadline is April 18th.
If you're anxious, you can always contact support@draftkings.com to find out the latest information for your account.
You've Got Your DraftKings 1099 Form – Now What?
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If you received a 1099 form so did the IRS. This means that you need to report that income on this year's tax return or you will receive a notice from the IRS on a future date when they notice the mismatch. Failing to include the income on your tax return will also mean any owed tax will be subject to penalties and interest charged from the date that your tax return is late.
Another important note that some players overlook — even if you didn't receive a 1099 form this year, if you made any profit during the year, you are legally required to report that income.
If you have any basic questions about how daily fantasy sports taxes are handled, check out these frequently asked questions for a starting point in handling your taxes. To make sure you are being thorough, we advise all profitable DFS players to contact a financial adviser about their specific situation.


That house reminds me of a smaller version of Stan Hywet Hall in Akron, built by Charles Sieberling CEO of Goodyear. The Crosley house is well preserved. Good to see that has been put to profitable adaptive re-use.
How did Mr. Crosley amass his fortune ?
So, it seems that the mansions are scattered all over town, like fifedoms, or United Dairy Farmers.
i guess this is because so much of the city developed from a collection of villages that grew.
He brought a LOT of CONSUMER goods to the working class.
Yes, I toured Stan Hywet last fall and it is magnificent. You do know your Ohio mansions!
And to think I began my research before the advent of the internet ! As a teen , i would write letters to get info on all sorts of topics. Imagine my delight when I discovered street view !
Do you have any tornado memories ?
I grew up in Michigan, and my memories of tornadoes were of trundling into our creepy dirt-floored basement to wait them out - but we never had tornado damage anywhere near where I lived.
Where in Michigan, if I may ask ?
Wow, you have seen some territory. I lived in Northern Alberta when P and G had a huge presence there. If Cincy is not a p&G company town those towns sure were. Glad you liked Tims. How did you find the 401 compared to US freeways? We always marvel at how nice the highways are in the Boston area. Frobisher is now called iqualuit. I had neighbours stationed there with Environment Canada.
Cold lake to Ohio .. it doesn't get more varied than that. Thanks for the post.
I trucked in Ontario & Québec for the first 5 years of my trucking career and truly enjoyed it! Found the highways just as good as down here and (once I got used to the collector lanes in the Mississauga area ) rather enjoyed delivering in the Toronto area. Personally, I'd rather drive in the Toronto area than Boston ANY day!!!
Thanks for the update on Iqualuit! Thought I was going nuts looking for Frobisher Bay on my atlas! We stopped there ferrying aircraft to California. It was in the low 50's and VERY breezy that July day!
Here's two of my personal favorites. I don't know anything about who built them though.


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Campaign Development: Denairastas tricks the players - Page 2 - FASA Games, Inc.
Re-reading this, and the second sentence here resonated with me. It sounds like you're running a shadowrun-like double/triple-cross, which warms the lump of coal in my chest. This sounds like what TatteredRags is thinking.
If you're worried about the players catching on too quickly, water down the plot points with unrelated missions, "unrelated" missions, and getting sidetracked (players or someone else get captured: rescue/escape mission). At first, something like 50% plot, 50% unrelated would work, assuming your players keep decent notes and you play regularly. Nobody who is hiring assets wants them to be able to piece everything together, and it takes a while to find out where the next piece of the puzzle is, so they'll give them other jobs to keep them busy and get their money's worth. Or there's a festival wherever they're going, and they *do* have some extra time. As things come together, everyone gets a bit desperate, and the increased urgency is mirrored by increased plot.
Also, having the Iopan agent be the lead of the conspiracy is going to work out too nicely for the players. Having them take advantage of a criminal group already operating by giving them (sometimes false) information is way more fun, and sets up an opportunity for the players to get rid of the "evil" leader, and put the Iopan agent at the head of the conspiracy while thinking they're doing the right thing.
Curious, any development on this campaign?


CHULA VISTA –It's a rare occasion when a soccer player gets to score four goals in a match. Those moments are not common. One of those moments happened for the Xolos Academy FC Under-11 team Saturday Sept. 19 at Hilltop High.
The Xoloitzcuintles beat Rangers SC 15-0 in a Week 2 match of the 2015 Presidio League tournament. It was the second win of the season for the young Xoloitzcuintles squad. It beat Albion SC 2-1 in the season opener.
Of the 15 goals, four were scored by Kevin Padron. Javeir Beltran scored three more for a hat trick, while David Berritos, Felipe Reyes and Efrain Salgado each had two goals. Joseph Hernandez-Rodriguez and Nicolas Lopez-Ortega each added a goal to close out the Club Tijuana scoring.
The flurry of Xolos Academy FC goals came about against a Rangers team that was missing two players. The match went on despite the shortage. Regulations allow for a team to play with at least seven players otherwise it is subject to a forfeit.
The Under-11 team will try to remain unbeaten when it visits AYSO Matrix South Sunday Sept. 20 at Southwest Middle School.


Israel has threatened to impose an economic siege on the Gaza Strip unless Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, disarms fighter groups.
Israeli television quoted Shaul Mofaz, the defence minister, as having told Abbas that unless a crackdown on fighters begins by Sunday, Israel will re-designate two commercial terminals on the Gaza boundary as border crossings, which could choke off Palestinian trade.
There was no immediate comment on Friday's report from officials close to Mofaz, who is running for leadership of the right-wing Likud party in advance of Israeli general elections in March.
Saeb Erikat, the chief Palestinian negotiator, said he was unaware of such a threat but said it would be inconsistent with a US-led "road map" to peaceful Palestinian statehood in the West Bank and Gaza, alongside Israel.
"This should not be acceptable to anyone," Erikat said.
Palestinian medical officials and the Israeli army said.
opened fire on them after they ignored calls to stop.
continuing to look for the second man.
boats to stay close to shore.
Israel left Gaza in September after 38 years of occupation, stirring peace hopes. But violence has continued.
After a Palestinian bomber killed five Israelis on Monday, Mofaz ordered a resumption of air strikes against fighters. Three leading Gaza fighters have since been killed.
Political sources said Israel has also suspended talks with the Palestinians on allowing bus convoys between Gaza and the West Bank, despite a deal brokered last month by Condoleezza Rice, the US secretary of state.
That agreement led to the Palestinians taking control of the main Gaza-Egypt border crossing terminal at Rafah and also called for the bus convoys to start next week, followed by truck convoys in January, using a "safe passage" to the West Bank.
In addition to Rafah, Palestinians in Gaza have two commercial crossings into Israel - Karni and Erez. Though Israel has declared an end to its occupation of Gaza - a claim disputed by Palestinians - it has not formalised border crossings.


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Bernstein Shur Business and Commercial Litigation Newsletter #64
Daniel J. Murphy, Eben M. Albert, Kevin Decker, Paul McDonald
By Paul McDonald, Daniel Murphy, Eben Albert, and Kevin Decker
August 2016 | Issue 64
Our August recap highlights cases concerning Lanham Act claims for conduct outside the United States, the dismissal of a class-action targeting Starbucks, employer liability for retaliatory intent of low-level employees, and other news that will have an impact on business and litigation.
The Ninth Circuit revives Trader Joe's lawsuit against Pirate Joe's.
The popular grocery chain Trader Joe's will be able to pursue trademark infringement and other claims under the Lanham Act against Michael Hallatt after the Ninth Circuit reversed a federal district court's dismissal of those claims. According to Trader Joe's, Hallatt buys goods from Trader Joe's stores in the United States and resells those goods at marked-up prices in Canada at his store, "Pirate Joe's", which is designed to resemble a Trader Joe's store. At the trial court level, the district court ruled that it did not have subject-matter jurisdiction over the Lanham Act claims because Trader Joe's did not sufficiently allege that Hallatt's activity affected United States commerce. The Ninth Circuit held that the extraterritorial reach of the Lanham Act was a merits question and not jurisdictional. On the merits, the court held that the Lanham Act applied extraterritorially because Hallatt's conduct could result in reputational harm and decreased value of Trader Joe's trademarks in the United States.
Read more about this case here.
Access the court's opinion here.
A federal judge ices class action against Starbucks over drink volume.
A federal court dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Starbucks alleging that it shortchanged customers by putting too much ice in its cold beverages. According to the complaint, a cold drink that Starbucks advertised as being 24 fluid ounces only contained 14 ounces of beverage, with the rest of the volume taken up by ice. Dismissing the complaint, Judge Percy Anderson of the United States District Court of the Central District of California concluded that no reasonable consumer would be confused by Starbucks' advertising. Judge Anderson noted that even children would expect to receive ice in a cold drink, and, lest there be any doubt, that Starbucks' cold drink cups are clear, allowing consumers to see the ice in the drinks.
Read more about this story here.
Access the court's order here.
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals holds that employers may be liable when they are tricked by employees into firing a co-worker.
Andrea Vasquez, an emergency medical technician employed by Empress Ambulance Service ("Empress"), received unsolicited sexual photographs from a co-worker and complained about the conduct to her supervisor. Empress promised to investigate, but before the investigation was complete, the co-worker discovered the complaint and presented false documents to Empress purporting to show Vasquez's consent to and solicitation of a sexual relationship. Empress, relying on those documents and refusing to consider evidence to the contrary offered by Vasquez, immediately fired Vasquez on the ground that she had engaged in sexual harassment. Vasquez brought suit alleging wrongful retaliation for her complaint of sexual harassment. A New York federal district court dismissed the Complaint, finding that Empress could not be held responsible for the retaliatory animus of Vasquez's co-worker, a low-level employee with no decision-making authority. The Second Circuit reversed, finding that even a low-level employee's retaliatory intent may be imputed to an employer where the employer's own negligence gives effect to the employee's retaliatory intent and causes the victim to suffer an adverse employment action. The court's opinion highlights the need for cautious and diligent investigations of employee complaints, preferably conducted by an impartial third party with legal expertise.
A Seventh Circuit overturns a district court's approval of settlement of a Walgreens class action based on the absence of any apparent benefit of the settlement to the class.
In the underlying case, class members challenged the propriety of Walgreens' acquisition of a large stake in Swiss pharmacy retailer, Alliance Boots, but settled their lawsuit 18 days after commencement of the action. The proposed settlement was approved by the district court, but a dissatisfied objecting class member appealed the judgment. On appeal, the Seventh Circuit reversed the trial court's approval of the settlement because the entire benefit for class members was limited to receipt of additional disclosures regarding the proposed business combination, while class counsel was slated to receive $370,000 in legal fees. Judge Richard Posner, who authored the majority opinion, stated the benefit for the class "was not meager; it was nonexistent." Because class counsel failed to represent class members adequately, the court reversed the district court's approval of the settlement and remanded to the trial court to consider appointing new class counsel or dismissing the suit in its entirety.
Read more about this development here.
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