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The Trial of Captain Charles Kingsmill
Author: Dr. Robert L. Davison
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Admiral Sir Charles Kingsmill, 1910. Photo courtesy of Guelph Museums (1981_280_1)
Admiral Sir Charles Kingsmill, as the readers of Historic Guelph are no doubt aware, was the founding director of the Royal Canadian Navy and also a native of Guelph where he was born in July 1855. Exploring the life and work of Kingsmill in the context of ttre centenary of the establishment of the Royal Canadian Navy in 2010 seems/ therefore, to be especially fitting. One aspect of Kingsmill's career has not been dealt with extensively, however. In August of 1906 while he was in command of the first class battleship Dominion, the vessel ran aground in Chaleur Bay in the Gulf of St Lawrence. In the subsequent Board of Enquiry and Court Martial, both Kingsmill and his Navigating Officer were convicted of "by default hazarding,, Dominion and were sentenced to be severely reprimanded. This no doubt was a profound shock to Kingsmill's professional self-esteem and played a role in his accepting the post as the Canadian Navy's first director.
Charles Edmund Kingsmill was the son of John Juchereau Kingsmill, the Crown Attorney for Wellington County, and Ellen Diana Giange, the daughter of the Sheriff of Wellington County. The couple was married in 1854. Unfortunately, Ellen passed away as a result of a tragic sleigh accident in the winter of 1860.1 The elder Kingsmill married three more times over the course of his life and left 10 offspring at the time of his passing in 1900.2 The Kingsmill family had long-standing political connections to the Liberal Party and it is not suiprising that sufficient patronage could be accumulated to have young Charles selected to become a cadet in the training ship HMS Britannia in 1869 when he was just 14 years of age. It is doubtful that Charles would ever again visit Guelph.
Young Charles attended Upper Canada College between 1866 and 1868. The reason for his decision to join the Royal Navy has not been recorded. Richard Gimlett has speculated that Kingsmill was inspired by a story of a Trafalgar veteran published by his grandfather and the influence of the principal of Upper Canada College.3 whichever story is true, during this time period, specific provision had been left in the King's Regulations that a set number of cadets from the colonies could pass to become cadets in the Royal Navy. With the political connec- tions possessed by the Kingsmill family, obtaining a nomination appears to have been achieved with little difficulty. In the competitive entry examinations, Kingsmill managed to make the cut. So, in the fall of 1869, Charles was entered into the Royal Navy as a cadet in the training ship HMS Britnnnia at Dartmouth, England.
Map showing thc footprint of Kinganill's house, 1877. Kingsmill's house is located on what is now known as Woodycrest Drive. Courtesy of Guelph Museums
Cadets entering this school came from a very narrow class of families in British and Empire society. Kingsmill, as a son of a barrister and a judge, would have been very much part of the proper social set permitted to enter Britannia. First of all, a cadet was required to be a British subject of pure European heritage and with the requirement of a nomination from a senior officer or the Admiralty. It was also a requirement to come from a respectable middle-class family. Education provided by the training ship was not free. Parents were expected to pay in the range of £70 per annum plus cost of outfit and books. After a cadet had passed through Britannia, families were expected to subsidize the life of the young officer until he reached the rank of sub-lieutenant four years after entering the system.
Kingsmill House, 1940s Photo courtesy of Guelph Museums
Before the Royal Naval College was built at Dartmouth, nearly ail the Navy's executive officers were trained aboard two old ships of the line moored in Dartmouth harbour. Prior to I857, all boys entering the Royal Navy as officers went to sea directly at the age of 72 or 13. But, it was decided by the Admiralty to offer an introductory course before going to sea in an old ship-of-the-line moored at portsmouth. The ship was moved to Dartmouth in 1863. The atmosphere at that smaller town was deemed to offer a healthier and less morally questionable environment than Portsmouth. The education offered at Britannia was along the lines of British public schools but with much more emphasis on mathematics and the sciences than its civilian counterparts like Eton or Harrow, which tended to focus more on the classics and humanities. Britannia also featured some of the less savory aspects of the English public school system such as 'fagging', bullying and harsh discipline. Cadets could be caned and flogged by officers in public and fights were common among the "inmates."
The education provided by Britannia has been criticized as being too narrow. As it was only a short course it was deemed that those skills essential to carry out the duties of an officer of the watch were paramount. For instance, seamanship, navigation and pilotage kept the pride of place at the institution up until the Second World War. Indeed, the curriculum was so specialized that cadets often had to attend naval crammers in order to even succeed in the entrance examinations. Schools run by former Naval Instructors like Burney's Naval Academy in Gosport (outside Portsmouth) prepared hundreds of young boys for the rigours of Britannia. The process whereby Kingsmill was prepared for the training ship is unknown. It is likely that he was given a specialized supplemental instruction at Upper Canada College.
After passing out of Britannia in December 1870, Kingsmill was assigned to the steam frigate Ariadne as a cadet and gained experience in a number of vessels.4 It is apparent in this phase of his career that Kingsmill did not enjoy the patronage of any of the Navy's rising stars and it seems that his career, though off to a promising start, was limited by his lack of connections. In December 1875, Kingsmill passed his oral seamanship examination for lieutenant and was duly promoted to sub-lieutenant, pending the passing of four other examinations before his official promotion to lieutenant. It is apparent from his service record that he did reasonably well, as he was pro- moted to the rank of lieutenant in September 1877 at the age of 22. Just before his promotion to lieutenant, he was on the books of the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert. This was less of a special note on his connections than that the Admiralty did not wish to place a junior officer without employment. Like many officers of his generation who were not blessed with patronage, Kingsmill applied for and specialized in torpedo. After serving a year at sea, Kingsmill took the torpedo course at Vernon (then under the command of Captain W.E. Gordon) from October 1879 until June 1880. Kingsmill, however, failed to pass the examination for Lieutenant(T) and spent a year on half pay to try the course again.
Kingsmill served as a lieutenant from October 1878 until February 1892 with a brief stint in the fall of 1889 as Acting Commander of the
Cormorant, a 1,100 tonne sloop (which was not broken up until 1949). By the early 1890s, it was clear that Kingsmill's career was at a crossroads. While promotion to sub-lieutenant and lieutenant in the Royal Navy was a combination of seniority and performance on written examinations, advancement to commander and captain, was by selection and here is where those precious connections were critical. Officers could not stay as lieutenants forever with the hope that eventually they might bé selected for promotion. Un-promoted lieutenants had the option to retire with full pension at the age of 40 and were compelled to retire at 45 to ensure that the officer promotion system would continue to make space for younger men with a reasonable chance of having a successful career. Further, as an officer aged and gained seniority past a certain point called the 'zone of promotion', it was judged that he might be getting too old for advance- ment to captain or flag rank at a later date. The zone of promotion for lieutenants to advance to commander was generally about 10 to 14 years' seniority (not a hard and fast rule as many exceptions were made). Hence, Kingsmill, reached a decade of service in rank by October 1888 and could expect to leave the zone by October 1892. Fortunately, he gained his 'brass hat' (promotion to commander) effective June 30, 1891 and served the customary period of several months' unemployment and attendance at the Royal Naval College for voluntary studies prior to being appointed to a sea-going vessel. Kingsmill served in three cruisers as executive officer from October 1893 until December 1898.
Again, by 1.898, his career was at another crossroad. As with lieutenants, commanders could not stay on the active list forever at that rank. Commanders were generally selected for promotion to Captain with four to eight years' seniority in the former rank. Kingsmill was fortunate enough to be promoted to Captain in the December half- yearly promotion list in 1898. His career continued steadily as he gained some good commands including the battleship Dominion in March 1906. In 1905, he was in the second batch of officers who underwent training at the War Course at Greenwich and managed to achieve a second-class certificate. This course was designed to teach comparatively senior officers the conduct of operations, and strategic and tactical planning. This was accomplished through lectures, many of which were given by the famous historian Julian Corbett (a naval theorist of great distinction), war games and intellectual exercises, which were designed to give an officer flexibility of mind in dealing with command problems.
Kingsmill House, 1940s. Photo courtesy of Guelph Museums
Hence by 1906, Kingsmill's career could be said to have proceeded very satisfactorily. While it was true that he was not exactly a 'high-flyer' in the Service since promotion came late and he did not seem to possess the right combination of connections and select billets, he nonetheless had showed himself a man with a high level of competence and ability to command. The bulk of his career had been spent on distant stations rather than the great fleets. Serving in Home or Mediterranean squadrons was very important to be noticed and cultivate connections with peers and superiors. The irony was that to get such appointments patronage was critical regardless of ability. Andrew Gordon tn The Rules of the Gøme, his study of ]utland, illustrates the problems of advancement in a service where patronage and social connections were extremely important.5 Nonetheless, Kingsmill had ample opportunities to advance his own education with the opportunity to qualify as a torpedo specialist, study at the Royal Naval College, while on hall pay, and finally selection to attend the War Course in 1905. Further, as his career progressed, he showed an upward trajectory that indicated that he was considered a valuable officer and could be trusted with immense responsibilities. By 1906, therefore, Kingsmill was reaching the head of the Captain's seniority list (Seniority from December 31, 1898) and it was expected that within a year or two he could be promoted to Rear Admiral and have at least several more years of active service before being compelled to retire. Even if he ended his career as a Rear Admiral, he would have the pension of a flag officer as well as the social prestige of the rank.
Kingsmill's career, however, hit a bump in the summer of 1906. In March of that year, he had been given command of the new battleship Dotninion. Tlne Dotninion was the third ship of tine King Edzuard VII class, which was built by Vickers, laid down in May 1902 and com- missioned in August 1903. The ship displaced over 16,000 tons and was 439-feet long at the waterline. A complement of nearly 800 officers and men were required to drive her engines to a maximum of 18,000 shaft horsepower that gave a top design speed of 19 knots. The ship was armed with four 12-inch guns, each capable of firing an 850lb shell that could penetrate 10-inches of cemented armour plate at 5,000 yards. The vessel also mounted four 9.2-inch guns in single turrets and 10 six-inch guns in barbettes.6 The ship had a reputation for being exceptionally handy even under full power. The ship cost the British taxpayer £1.5 million and over E£120,000 per annum to operate.7 Prior to the construction of the new Dreadnought battle fleet just before the outbreak of World War I, Dominion was a first-class unit and the ship served as part of the 3rd Battle Squadron stationed on the Tyne in the North Sea.
It was indeed fitting that Kingsmill, a Canadian-born officer was given command of this ship as it was named in honour of the senior Dominion of the Empire, Canada. In some respects, Kingsmill's appointment to this ship was a public relations exercise. The ship itself was also a public relations exercise at a time when the Admiralty and the British government were attempting to extract support from the self-governing communities of the Empire to maintain the expen- sive Royal Navy on a worldwide basis. Indeed, Dominíon was no stranger to this activity as the ship itself became the pallbearer for the Honourable R. Prefontaine, Canada's minister of Marine who passed away in Paris in January 1906. This still did not prevent squabbling between the Admiralty and the Colonial Office as to who should foot the bill for that activity.8
As a part of these public relations duties, Kingsmill was to have independent command of Dominion to carry out port visits to various Canadian ports. The most important of these ports was a stop in Quebec City in the third week in August where the new battleship would be presented with a crest, plate and other furnishings for the Captain's quarters and the officers' wardroom. These furnishings would be presented at a ceremony attended by the Governor General as well as Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier, the Minister of Marine Louis Brodeur, and the mayors of Quebec City and Halifax. The major part of the ship's program was to raise the profile of the Royal Navy in Canada and to help reframe the debate over naval defence in Canadian politics. Indeed Kingsmill would accept the plate "as an object lesson to the sons and grandsons of Canadians who would join the British Navy."9 But before steaming up the St. Lawrence, the Dominion would suffer a slight accident that would profoundly affect Kingsmill's career.
Dominion left Port Daniel, Quebec on the southern shore of Gaspé on 16 August and sailed further into Chaleur Bay to Dalhousie, New Brunswick arriving about 9 a.m. The ship spent the day riding at anchor and Kingsmill, in concurrence with his Navigating Officer Lieutenant(N)10 Basil Noake, decided to make for Quebec that evening to take advantage of the clear visibility. Accordingly at 6 p.m., the anchor was weighed and the ship proceeded down Chaleur Bay at 15 knots, which was perhaps a bit fast considering the vessel's top speed of 19 knots. It was at this point that a series of errors was made in shaping the vessel's course that had it firmly aground within three hours. The officer of the watch mistook the light of a brush fire for the lighthouse at Souris Point and the light at Paspebiac point for a passing steamer. Neither Kingsmill, Lieutenant Noake, nor the Navigating Assistant were on the bridge during this misreading. Feeling some- thing was wrong, Noake after arriving back on the bridge ordered the employment of the lead line and il indicated that the ship was shoaling. At the last minute, the officer of the watch, Lieutenant Frederic Clarkson ordered an emergency turn to port, stopped the engines and then reversed them. It was too late and just as the ship touched ground Kingsmill rushed up from his cabin aft where he was finishing dinner, to deal with the situation. Much would be made of his absence from the bridge when the ship was still within sight of land.
The ship was hard aground and one can imagine the dreadful feeling that Kingsmill experienced as his career flashed before his eyes. He was the captain and he was responsible. However, a lifetime of train- ing as a naval officer and his high degree of personal initiative stepped in. He did not wireless for orders and took steps not just to ensure the safety of the vessel but took advantage of tide conditions to extricate tlre Dominion. He also turned it into an all-hands evolution where the crew was mustered forward to shift the displacement of the vessel and it turned into a dance competition led by the ship's Marine band.11
Within two hours, the ship was off the shoal and at daybreak divers were dispatched to ascertain the level of damage to the ship. Only then did Kingsmill report to the Admiralty via wireless complete with rec- ommendations that the ship be docked in Halifax for repairs.12 A full report of the incident was written after the ship had arrived at Quebec on 19 August.13
Despite the incident, the presentation at Quebec came off without incident and the press was kept in the dark until the Dominion leff to return to Britain via Bermuda. Essential repairs were carried out at the dockyard and permanent work was to be completed at the Royal Dockyard at Chatham in the Thames Estuary. Kingsmill and his officers were to endure a future Board of Enquiry and the possibility of a court martial if there was evidence of misconduct. It must have been trying to maintain the efficiency of the ship and crew in such circumstances. It was not until February that Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, Kingsmill's Commander-in-Chief, ordered a formal investigation to be carried out aboard the Dominion itself .
The Board was appointed by the Admiralty to deal with this case and consisted of officers equal or superior to Kingsmill's rank of post captain - Commodore Frederick Stopford of HMS Pembroke and Commanding Officer of the Steam Reserve at Chatham and Captain A. Moggridge, Flag Captain to the Commander-in-Chief, the Nore. After taking the testimony of the officers involved, members of the Board were of opinion that Dominion "was not navigated with due care and we attribute blame to lack of precaution on the part of the Lieutenant(N), we also consider the Captain should have been on deck when in such close proximity to the land."14 It is interesting to note that the Board considered that the Navigating Officer rather than Kingsmill was primarily to blame for the stranding of the ship. A bit of fellow feeling may have been involved here since Stopford, who later prosecuted at-the Court Martial, would handle Kingsmill gently and would even decline to cross-examine when Kingsmill testified in his own defence much to the chagrin of the fudge Advocate of the Fleet.15 Admiral Noel concurred with the findings of the Court and according to regulations submitted all reports to the Board for its deliberation on whether charges would be laid against Kingsmill and his Navigator.
By Saturday of that same week (16 February), the First Sea Lord Admiral Sir John Fisher directed that both Noake and Kingsmill should be tried by court martial for hazarding Dominion. In order to save time and expense, Commodore Stopford was selected to prosecute and the President of the Court was Rear Admiral Frank Finnis of the Home Fleet. As prosecutor, it was Stopford's responsibility to draw up both the charge sheet and the circumstantial letter. A wrinkle was added when on 22 February Fisher amended the charge sheet to include not just Kingsmill and Noake but also the officer of the watch, Lieutenant Clarkson as well. The revised charge sheet, circumstantial letter and the warrant were delivered to Admiral Finnis and the Court was convened on Monday, March 4, 1907. Kingsmill declined counsel and conducted a spirited defence of his actions and those of his officers.
After certificates and documents were examined, the room was cleared to permit the Court to deliberate. After a short period, the Court was reconvened and the verdict read. Both Kingsmill and Noake were convicted of the charge of having by default suffered the Dominion to be run aground.16 The officer of the watch, Lieutenant Clarkson, was found not guilty. Both prisoners were sentenced to be severely reprimanded but stopped short of dismissing them from their ship, as that would have sounded the death knell of both their careers. The Court's sentence did not take effect immediately since all punish- ments had to be confirmed by the Board of Admiralty. Both the Hydrographer and the Judge Advocate General weighed in on the issue. The Board, chiefly the First Sea Lord Admiral Sir John Fisher, the Second Sea Lord Admiral Sir Charles Drury and the 4th Sea Lord Admiral Sir Wilfrid Winsloe considered the punishment light and considered that both Kingsmill and Noake should have been dismissed from their ship.17
While Kingsmill had been convicted and a dreadful blow had been struck to his professional self-esteem, it was evident that the Court had refused to end his career then and there. Indeed, the conduct of the prosecutol, Commodore Stopford, had demonstrated that Kingsmill was held in high professional regard. In the report of the Board of Enquiry he had deflected blame fuom Dominion's commanding officer and during the trial he refused to cross-examine him. Also, the Court on finding both Kingsmill and Noake guilty had refrained from inflicting the severest penalty available to it. Neither officer was dismissed from Dominion and Kingsmill retained command of the battleship for several more months. Kingsmill was also spared financial loss by being appointed to the command of an older ship, the battleship Repulse,with no period of unemployment on half pay.18 It must have been apparent to Kingsmill, however, that it was unlikely that he would be employed
as a flag officer on the active list and would most likely be retired at the rank of Rear Admiral. This was an especially presing issue since he was reaching the head of the seniority list.19 At this juncture, Kingsmill's connections to the Liberal party and the prime Minister would serve him well. No doubt the possibility of continuing in active service-in 3 new navy was highly attractive compared to beiñg stranded on the beach. under these circumstances the court martial of 1907 pushed Kingsmill toward accepting Laurier,s offer to become the director of a new canadian Navy. It was, for the Royal canadian Navy, if not perhaps for Kingsmill personally, a fortunate court martial.
Wellington County Museum and Archives, Kingsmill Collection A2002-s-4, "Melancholy and Fatal Accident," Newspaper clipping source unknown, 1860.
Wellington County Museum and Archives, Kingsmill collection A2002-s-4, "John Juchereau Kingsmill Expires at Sea", Newspaper clipping unknown, 1900. Kingsmill was married to Ellen Diana Grange from 1854 to 1860; to Julia Dickson from 1861 to 1869; to Caroline Louise stokes from 1871 to her death in the early 1880s, and to Agnes Bernard from 1884 till his death in 1900.
Richard Gimlett, "Admiral Sir Charles E. Kingsmilr: Forgotten Father,, in Michael whitby eT. al., eds. The Admirals: Canada's senior Nctpøl Leadershþ in the Twentieth Century (Toronto: Dundurn press,2006), p.34.
For details of Kingsmill's career see, Great Britain The National Archives (TNA) Admiralty Papers (ADM) 196/38, service Record of C.E. Kingsmill, p. 755 A copy of this service record can also be found in the wellington county Museum and Archives, Fergus.
Andrew Gordory The Rules of the Gømes: lutrand and British Nar¡al Commønd (London: John Murray, 1996).
J.J. Colledge, Ships of the Royal Naay (Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, \987), I, 110.
Jane's Fighting Ships of Woild Wør I (reprin| of t919 edition New York: Military Press,1990),46.
TNA, ADI;4I/7914
"Service of Plate fo the Dominion," The Globe,23 August 1906.
Indicates rank in the Navigating Branch.
"Crew All Danced to Save the Ship." The Globe,3 September 1906.
TNA ADM 1/7954, Kingsmill to Admiralty, 17 August 1906, p.12.
TNAADM I/7954, Kingsmill to Admiralþ 19 August, pp. 6-10.
TNA, AD}l4 \/7954, Commodore Frederick Stopford and Captain A Moggridge to Admiral Sir Gerard Noel, 11 February 1907, pp. 30-31..
TNA, ADlll4 1 / 7954, Copy of the Minute by the Judge Advocate of the Fleet J Hoste,9 March 1907,pp.80-81. "I observe that the prosecutor failed to cross- examine Captain Kingsmill and Lieutenant Noake, and in my opinion failed in his duty in this respect, with the result that the Court had to cross-examine them which seems to me an undesirable position in which to place judges."
TNAADM 196/38 Service Record of C.E. Kingsmill, p.755. "4 March 07 tried by Court Martial for suffering "Dominion" to be stranded on 16 August 06: default proved. Sentenced to be severely reprimanded N.L. 2343/07. Boañ considered sentence lenient."
TNAADM L/7954, Minutes, 16 March 1907,p .79
Unemployed officers without an active appointment were paid only a fraction of their pay. This could involve considerable financial hardship for those with families to support even at the exalted rank of captain.
Promotion from Captain to Rear Admiral was by seniority. An officer reach- ing the head of the captain's list would be promoted to flag rank. A few years after this incident, the Admiralty would be given the power to force senior captains to retire beþre prornotion to Rear Admiral.
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A Will is a document that expresses your "will" regarding what you want done with the assets of your estate. If you are an adult, you need a Will regardless of your age, whether you are single or married and whether you own property jointly with another. You even need a Will if you have a Living Trust (it's called a pour over Will). If you don't have a Will, the Florida Probate Code dictates how any assets in your name will be distributed.
In order to administer property that passes from a decedent to his or her heirs by the terms of a Will, probate proceedings are necessary. In other words, if you have just a Will, property or assets in only your name must go through probate proceedings before they can be distributed to the beneficiaries.
Probate proceedings are brought in the Circuit Courts of the State of Florida. They usually take from four to six months to complete; sometimes up to a year. Federally taxable estates may take much longer. When a Will is filed in Probate Court it becomes a matter of public record and can be examined by anyone from the plain curious to the collection agent.
Probate fees can be quite expensive; and of course, all such fees can be eliminated by simply avoiding probate proceedings. However, one should not get caught up in all of the "hype" surrounding the idea that probate should be avoided at all costs. In fact, probate proceedings are not all that mysterious, nor are they necessarily complex. As with all estate planning, before you decide you must have a Living Trust in order to avoid probate, you should consult with an attorney who is knowledgeable in estate planning.


The Piano sample demonstrates how to implement a complex view using EFL UI components with different EDC styles.
The purpose of this sample application is to demonstrate how to make a complex view by recursive composition of standard EFL UI components and provide possibility to support gestures and multitouch functionality. Additionally, this application provides source code to play sounds using Tizen built-in player.
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The following figure illustrates the main view of the Piano application and the UI component tree.
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when run from pythonista, does not plot as in the doc.
but the result is very different.
Hi, most likely it is due to different version of Pythonista matplotlib compared to the version you use in your computer or the version used to produce the image of the example. Pythonista matplotlib version is 1.4.0.
However for 3D graphs (xyz) I would not use Pythonista, for them I'd use other apps (like for example Visual Math 4D, I apologize for mentioning it in this forum).


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Q: Selecting option in p:selectOneMenu using JS I'm trying to pre-select the country of user in a selectOneMenu using javascript.
The problem is that when the page initially loads the list is still on the first element. However if I click on the arrow to expand the list, and then click somewhere else on the page to make the list disappear, then the value is the one set by javascript.
<p:selectOneMenu styleClass="inputField selectOneMenuColored" required="true" editable="false" id="country" value="#{subscribeUser.user.countryBean}" converter="#{countriesConverter}" effect="fold">
   <f:selectItems value="#{countriesConverter.countries}" var="country" itemLabel="#{country.shortName}" itemValue="#{country}" />
</p:selectOneMenu>

and the javascript:
<script language="JavaScript" src="http://www.geoplugin.net/javascript.gp" type="text/javascript"></script>
<h:body id="whole" onload="setSelectedIndex('form:country_input',geoplugin_countryName());">
...
function setSelectedIndex(menuId, val){
    var menu = document.getElementById(menuId);
    var opts = menu.options;
    for( j = 0; j < opts.length; j++) {
        if(opts[j].value == val) {
            opts[j].selected= "true";
        }
    }
}

A: I'm not sure what's the goal but the answer is this:
Select by value:
PF('selectOneMenuWV').selectValue('3')

Select by label:
PF('selectOneMenuWV').selectItem(PF('selectOneMenuWV').jq.find('.ui-selectonemenu-item[data-label*="Option Label"]'))

Note that you should define a widgetVar, which is selectOneMenuWV in this example.
<p:selectOneMenu ... widgetVar="selectOneMenuWV">

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early May 2018 saw the launch of my dvd LIGHT YEARS: THE FILM DIARIES OF TIM CAWKWELL 1968-87 / 2015-18. The film is composed of the 8mm material I shot between 1968 and 1987 which I have digitized and re-edited with added voice-over and sound. This second stage is as important as the first in its way, which is why I have included it in the title of the film. It is over three hours long and can be considered as a bildungsroman or narrative of self-education, making the personal public.
You've reached the homepage for Tim Cawkwell (see About Me). This website is a platform for my writing on film, whether in the form of blog-type entries or of essays. I have published a number of books (e.g. co-editor of 'World Encyclopaedia of Film' 1972, 'Film Past Film Future' 2011, 'The New Filmgoer's Guide to God' 2014) and have launched (February 2013) my own imprint, Sforzinda Books, as a vehicle for these and other of my own books to be available in digital form. For more details go to the 'My Books' page.
1 'Essays, ideas' consist of pages on individual films or film-makers or just a filmic idea that has caught my attention. This section has largely been succeeded by my blog.
2 I admire many film-makers but have a particular fascination for the films of Robert Bresson.
3 I responded very strongly to the arrival of the American underground films in the UK in the late 1960s, which spurred me to become a film-maker myself. Should we call this cinema experimental, underground, artists' films? I have no strong view, but have settled on avant-garde.
4 I have a particular focus in my mind on the way the cinema connects with religion and philosophy.
My 'camera and pen' emblem needs explaining. The phrase 'caméra-stylo' was coined in 1948 by the French director Alexandre Astruc to describe a cinema which was 'just as flexible and subtle as written language'. Thirty years later I liked to use the phrase to describe the technique I used in my film-making days of drawing directly on the film strip using a calligraphic pen (long ago it would have been a goose feather cut to make a quill). Now, nearly 70 years on from 1948 I like it as a way of describing the art of writing about the cinema, and created this emblem to visualise the idea.
For details of the books I have written (film, travel, cricket) go to My Books.


"So in this particular example if a mother is in labor, I can tell you exactly what would happen, the infant would be delivered. The infant would be kept comfortable. The infant would be resuscitated if that's what the mother and the family desired, and then a discussion would ensue between the physicians and the mother."
I'm not entirely certain what "discussion" needs to ensue after the baby is born. But thank you, Gov. Northam, for kick-starting a national discussion on the evilness of late-term abortions. It's a discussion the country desperately needs to have.
If you're only watching the "mainstream media," you'd never know about the controversy. ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, and MSNBC all ignored it in their evening news coverage last night.
Let me remind you again, that Northam's remarks came amid outrage over legislation sponsored by Delegate Kathy Tran (D) that would have permitted abortions even up to the point of birth. This radical pro-abortion bill had 22 co-sponsors.
"I thought it was terrible. Do you remember when I said Hillary Clinton was willing to rip the baby out of the womb? That's what it is. That's what they're doing. It's terrible."
He's right. And it shows that the true extremists in the abortion debate are not those attempting to save lives, but those so eager to take lives at every opportunity.
Planned Parenthood spent millions of dollars backing Ralph Northam and other pro-abortion candidates and this is the payoff. Thankfully, Tran's bill was "aborted" in committee on a narrow 5-to-3 vote. But similar legislation is being pushed in other states, as we saw last week in New York.
Many people worry about endangered species. Progressives often carry this to extremes when certain animals such as spotted owls or snail darters are used to prevent all kinds of worthwhile economic projects. Over the years, more and more animals have been added to the Endangered Species Act, giving the left more ammunition to block economic progress.
At the same time, many on the left have another goal regarding one class of "endangered species" -- they want to ensure that no children with Down syndrome are born.
Sadly a Down syndrome diagnosis is often a death sentence for the unborn baby. Studies indicate that as many as 75% of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome are "terminated."
I have a relative with Down syndrome in my family, and she is one of the most delightful, gentle, big-hearted individuals I have ever known. In fact, I have never met a person with Down syndrome who was not kind or gentle. In many ways, they are made more in the image of God than the rest of us.
The next time the Endangered Species Act comes up, I hope a pro-life legislator will include the unborn babies that our society says do not meet certain arbitrary standards for deserving life. Is the snail darter lobby really more powerful than the human baby lobby?
"This shameless embrace of a culture of death is startling to every American who cherishes life. Not too long ago, the Democratic Party's stated position was that abortion should be 'safe, legal, and rare.' It was this widespread rejection of late-term abortion that led a large bipartisan majority in Congress to pass the partial-birth-abortion ban in 2003. . .
"To support, let alone cheer, late-term abortions not only marks a disturbing step backward by so-called 'progressives' — it also violates every demand of human decency. As modern science has moved the point of viability ever earlier in pregnancy, most Americans have agreed that a child who can survive outside the womb deserves a chance at life. Only a handful of countries, including China and North Korea, allow late-term abortions. . .
"After all, at the base of the same One World Trade Center that was bathed in pink last week to mark the passage of New York's [new pro-abortion] law, is the September 11th memorial. There, the names of all who died in the horrific terrorist attacks 18 years ago are etched in stone — including the eleven unborn children we lost along with their expectant mothers."
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has made headlines in the past for bashing Israel, and she's back at it once again. In a recent interview with Yahoo! News, Omar laments that Israel is our ally and that we don't treat the terror-subsidizing Palestinian Authority as an equal.
"When I see Israel institute a law that recognizes it as a Jewish state and does not recognize the other religions that are living in it, and we still uphold it as a democracy in the Middle East, I almost chuckle.
"If we see [something like the nation-state law] in any other society, we would criticize it. We would call it out. We do that to Iran. We do that to any other place that sort of upholds its religion."
There are at least 20 nations in the world where Islam is the official state religion. Why is Omar singling out the one and only Jewish state for criticism?
I don't hear Rep. Omar calling out the Palestinian Authority for making it a crime, punishable by death, to sell land to Jews. And no one is calling out Iran for the fact that it is a self-declared "Islamic Republic."
The problem with Iran is that it is the world's leading state-sponsor of terrorism. Its leaders refer to America as "the great Satan," and they have repeatedly advocated a second Holocaust by vowing to wipe Israel off the map.
Israel is our ally because it shares Western values of freedom and genuine tolerance.
Israel does not hang homosexuals.
Israel does not persecute religious minorities.
Israel does not threaten genocide against its Muslim neighbors.
Israel is not the obstacle to peace in the Middle East.


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These delicious Key Lime Shortcakes are simple to make and perfect for your next party dessert table!
With St. Patrick's Day coming soon, I wondered what could I make that was green and sweet that my kids and friends would love.
I went to the grocery store, leaned on my cart and stared at the fruit aisle. What is fresh, what is fruity and what is green? I looked. Apples….grapes? Kiwi? Nah (southern for no), my kids do not like kiwi. Then I spied the tarty sour goodness that are limes and key limes.
I had a momentary flashback to my kids asking for lemons and limes at home to eat plain. I recalled their love of cheesecake and my oldest daughter's love of key lime pie. Here in the south, Key Lime Pie is pretty popular. I then thought about my very successful strawberry shortcakes and banana pudding cakes that everyone seemed to love.
Then I had this bright idea… lime flavored cheesecake filling, cake, whipped cream and lime sherbet. WIN! Seriously, how could I go wrong!
I used pre-made mini pound cakes, Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling, limes, whipped cream and with such an easy pre-made startup already, the preparation time is small for on the go moms. I am always looking for recipe shortcuts and this was a great idea. So heavenly!
In a bowl squeeze limes with a bit of pulp into 2 cups of cheesecake filling. Mix well.
Since the lime juice goes a long way, you can begin by adding a little at a time, mixing and tasting for tartness. I used 5 key limes.
Spread your cheesecake mixture on the layers. And top the final cake layer with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of key lime or lime.
I love surprising my children with desserts that look like they may have taken forever to make when in reality, they only took a few minutes!
Delicious, refreshing and tart, this dessert idea is a winner.
This look like the best cake ever!
It is so simple and so good. I used mini pound cakes that were the perfect size for my children, but this would be equally as good on a larger scale. Perfect for entertaining and spring!
oh this looks amazing and so refreshing! perfect spring dessert!
It makes me so happy about spring!
I haven't heard of pre-made Philly cheesecake filling. Where in the store would I find it?
I found mine at Wal Mart. It is where all the cream cheeses and dairy are. I first found it about 2 years ago.


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i programmed a bit to create a mechanism which feeds the photos to the user without giving direct access to the files; now, all photos are stored outside the range of the web server, and retrieved by a php script. this brings me one step closer to my goal of making parts of this blog really private. before, photos appearing in hidden posts were somewhat public in case you knew their url. now, you can only access these photos if you are logged in and have the rights to see the corresponding post. the current authentication solution is kind of a hack, but it works. if you just use the blog, you will note no difference – except that photos in old posts which your feed reader did not update are broken. i'm sorry for that. google reader, for instance, should update at least the more current posts sooner or later.
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the arenberg castle and its park.
these photos are impressions from a city tour we had one night.
here are some more impressions of leuven taken during the free afternoon.


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READ the NAFB's National Ag News for Tuesday, Nov 17th
Farmers Bracing for More Scrutiny Under Biden?
Bloomberg says American agriculture is likely bracing for more scrutiny of its practices under a Joe Biden administration. While the race isn't officially over yet, ag would potentially see more regulation of everything from environmental protections to workplace safety, a stark contrast from the anti-regulatory administration of Donald Trump. The key question will be how much pressure ag will face as Democrats are divided on how hard they might move forward on a more progressive agenda. One thing for sure is there will be a greater emphasis on food assistance for needy families under Biden. The first suggestion of where a new administration would fall on the regulatory spectrum is who they appoint to different positions. Both farmers and environmentalists will be looking closely for details on how Biden would carry out a campaign pledge to make American agriculture the first in the world to reach net-zero with emissions. Even as the Trump administration refuses to concede the race, the Biden team is moving ahead on cabinet choices, with the picks likely to come in the middle of December. Former Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has been advising the Biden campaign on rural issues.
China-Led Trade Pact is Signed
The ink is officially dry on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, signed by China and 14 other nations over the weekend. The New York Times says the signing ceremony came about after eight years of talks leading up to one of the world's largest regional free-trade agreements. While the pact is somewhat limited in scope, it still covers approximately 2.2 billion people. That's larger than any previous regional free trade agreement and likely helps improve China's image as the dominant economic power in Southeast Asia. It also comes about after a U.S. withdrawal from sweeping trade deals that appear to be reshaping global relationships. As other countries continue to sign trade deals, some trade experts say American importers may lose ground. "While the U.S. is currently focusing on domestic issues, including COVID-19 and rebuilding its economy, I'm not sure the rest of the world is going to wait until America gets its house in order," says Jennifer Hillman, a senior fellow on the Council of Foreign Relations. "I think there are going to have to be some responsive actions to what China is doing."
Reigning in the Land Grab Law
Interior Department Secretary David Bernhardt issued a recent secretarial order on the Land and Waters Conservation Fund. The Order prioritizes input from local governments and leaders, which will help stop unchecked land grabs by the federal government. It requires written support from local governments for any land or water acquisition. "The LWCF was created to be a discrete tool to strengthen recreational opportunities for local communities and improve public lands management," says Kaitlynn Glover, NCBA Executive Director of Natural Resources and the PLC Executive Director. "States and local stakeholders know best what their communities need and should be directly involved in those decisions." She says ranchers appreciate the secretary's work to make certain LWCF cannot be used as a tool for rampant, unchecked acquisitions that would compromise the health of Western landscapes and federal agencies' ability to manage the lands and waters already under their jurisdiction. The Great American Outdoors Act was signed into law back in August. It gave federal agencies free rein to spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year of LWCF funding for the sole purpose of acquiring new private land without any oversight from Congress.
USDA Says Farm Production Expenses Will Drop
The USDA says farm sector production expenses, including those associated with operator dwellings, are forecast to decrease by $4.6 billion to $344.2 billion in 2020 in nominal terms, which means not adjusted for inflation. That's a 1.3 percent drop from the previous year. These expenses represent the costs of all inputs used to produce farm commodities and strongly affect farm profitability. Although the overall production expenses are projected to drop, there are differences between the specific expenses. Specific expenses forecast to increase in 2020 account for approximately 69 percent of the total and are projected to collectively rise by $6 billion relative to 2019 before inflation adjustment. These include the two largest categories; feed purchases and cash labor. In contrast, expenses expected to decrease account for 31 percent of total expenses and are forecast to collectively decline by $10.6 billion between 2019 and 2020. More specifically, livestock and poultry purchases are expected to drop 7.5 percent, pesticides by 2.1 percent, and oil and fuel spending by 13.9 percent. Interest-rate costs are forecast to be at their lowest level since 2014, dropping by 27 percent from 2019 as a result of historically low interest rates.
Newman Re-Elected as NPB President
David Newman, a pork producer from Arkansas, was elected to serve a second term as president of the National Pork Board at the organization's November meeting. The NPB's 15 producer-directors represent America's 60,000 pig farmers who pay into the Pork Checkoff, a program that funds research, promotion, and education efforts that benefit the industry. "Like everyone, U.S. pig farmers have faced significant challenges this year," Newman says. "Supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19 and the real threat of African Swine Fever have made this one of the most difficult years to be a pig farmer. But it also shows us how resilient and agile our industry and the Pork Checkoff are in the face of adversity." Despite the numerous challenges that the pork industry has faced in recent months, Newman says he's optimistic about the opportunities ahead. "I'm excited to be able to lead the Pork Checkoff for a second term as we implement key learnings from the past year, continue to build on retail sales growth for pork seen during the pandemic, and show consumers the value of the pork industry from farm to fork through our Real Pork master brand," says Newman. He operates a farrow-to-finish operation in Arkansas that markets pork directly to consumers and foodservice operations.
U.S. Water Use Dropping for Most Crops and Livestock Production
The University of Illinois says climate change and a growing world population require efficient use of natural resources. The College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences says water management strategies need to support worldwide changes in food consumption and dietary patterns. Agricultural production and food manufacturing account for a third of U.S. water usage, which fluctuates with weather patterns, but is also affected by shifts in production technology, supply-chain linkages, and domestic and foreign consumer demand. A comprehensive University of Illinois study looked at water withdrawals in U.S. agriculture and food production from 1995 to 2021. The main trend they saw was a decline in water use, driven by a combination of factors. The authors of the study say the industry's use of water for irrigation decreased by 8.3 percent over that period. One trend they noted is greater demand for white meat than red meat at the nation's grocery stores. Chicken production requires 3.5 times less water-per-pound than beef production, which means a change in demand helped livestock reduce its water use by 14 percent.
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Hungerford drawn at home in FA Cup
The Crusaders will play in the second qualifying round on September 22
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HUNGERFORD Town have been drawn at home against Wantage Town in the second qualifying round of this year's Emirates FA Cup.
Wantage, who are currently top of the Hellenic League Premier Division, will head to Bulpit Lane on September 22nd.
The winners of the qualifying round will receive a total of £9,000.
Wantage have enjoyed an impressive start to their Hellenic League campaign as they have won five and drawn one of their six games this year.
On Saturday, in the first qualifying round, they recorded a 2-0 away win against Bishops Cleeve to set up the cup tie with the Crusaders.


No one takes out a secured loan with an intent to default unless engaged in criminal activity. Having said that, secured loan defaults do happen from time to time. There are occasions when an individual gets overextended and, due to loss of a job or some other unforeseen circumstance, can no longer make good on payments. Lenders may be left with no choice other than to repossess a home to cover the money owed.
Here's hoping you never find yourself in that position. However, if you do, there are some things you need to know. For starters, bankruptcy is a last-ditch solution that requires you to be in dire straits before a court will approve it. Therefore, despite reaching a place where you just do not feel like making payments any more, you need to know that it is not going to be so easy to get out of your debts.
You may find yourself in a place where you are ready to default even though you have not already done so. Secured Loan Expert urges you to stop and reconsider your plans. Secure loans do not have to go into default just because you run into financial trouble. There are ways out.
We recommend you contact your lender or lenders and explain to them your financial situation. Believe it or not, almost every lender is willing to work with consumers to avoid repossession. Why? Because repossession costs the lender considerable time and money. They would much rather work with you to recover their money than repossess. Even if that takes a long time.
By working with your lenders, you might be eligible for a form of legal protection known as the Individual Voluntary Agreement (IVA). This type of arrangement is an alternative to bankruptcy, allowing you to work out an acceptable payment plan with creditors. You might also be able to use this option if you contact lenders and they are not willing to work with you.
Lastly, consider getting some impartial debt management advice from a certified advisor or registered charity. Solving your financial problems may be only a matter of putting into practice some sound financial principles you were previously unaware of. You would be amazed how helpful good advice can be.
If you find yourself already in default, you are in a different scenario altogether. The first thing you need to know is that simply walking away from your debt is not reality. There will be consequences one way or the other. In a best-case scenario, the default will go on your credit record for six years, thereby hampering your ability to obtain new credit and resulting in higher interest rates and less desirable terms when you are approved.
In a worst-case scenario, the repossession and sale of your home will not raise enough money to cover both your mortgage and your secured loan. As the primary lien holder, your mortgage company would be paid first. Whatever is left would go toward satisfying the debt to the secured loan lender. You will still be responsible for paying any shortfall.
Understand that defaulting on a secured loan will have repercussions in both the short and long terms. A default on your record could impair your ability to rent a home or flat, obtain credit cards, get good rates on car insurance and even get a new job or a promotion. Defaulting is serious business that you should think long and hard about before allowing it to happen.
Thankfully, secured loan defaults are not the norm with this type of financing. That is why lenders are more willing to loan using these products. As long as you know you can afford it, a secured loan offers you the opportunity to borrow significant amounts of money against the equity in your home. Just be absolutely sure you know what you're doing before you do it.


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On Thursday, WordPress.org released WordPress 4.7.2, fixing the following four vulnerabilities.
The REST API vulnerability, which affects two previous WordPress builds that have the API enabled by default (WP 4.7 and 4.7.1), was reported by Sucuri. It allows an unauthenticated user to modify the content of any post or page within a WordPress site.
As noted in the original release, public disclosure of the REST API vulnerability was delayed. WordPress shares the details of the disclosure process in Disclosure of Additional Security Fix in WordPress 4.7.2. Responsible disclosure of a vulnerability allows stakeholders reasonable time to mitigate risks (create, distribute and apply patches or take other steps to harden) before public disclosure occurs.
WordPress instances that are configured to update automatically got the update shortly after WP 4.7.2 was released on Thursday (2/2). The WordPress instance running this site had automatic updates disabled, and became an easy target. The attacker altered content of the latest post, as shown int the screenshot.
The issue has been fixed and the altered post content restored. If you see content similar to the above screenshot on any page, please leave us feedback in post comments on the affected page or here.
Interestingly, there's no setting to disable the REST API in WordPress. This has been a topic of discussion among WordPress developers and community.
Before WordPress 4.7, you could disable the REST API by adding the following lines to the WordPress instance's functions.php file. It uses the rest_enabled filter. More details in Robert Abela's article here.
WordPress is likely to see more REST integrations and dependencies, so disabling REST API is not recommended. The rest_enabled filter has been deprecated in WordPress 4.7.
As always, it's critical to keep software updated. That's as true for WordPress as it is for operating systems, platform components, middle ware and applications. WordPress' automatic update functionality seems to have worked for most users, but there's likely a significant number of WordPress sites that don't have it enabled.


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Q: How to Secure PHP code in htm Pages and Partials? I'm using OctoberCMS, based on Laravel and Twig, with Nginx and PHP7.0-FPM.
I make a Page or Partial using the CMS Backend Editor. Can edit the HTML Markup and Code.

The Page will render as localhost/mypage and hides the php source code.
But I'm able to go to localhost/themes/mysite/pages/mypage.htm in the browser and view the Twig markup and PHP comments in plain text.
And on some pages I can view all of the PHP and Laravel code like connection to database names and tables.
Anything that is in function onStart() in the Code editor, even though its wrapped in php tags in the htm file.
mypage.htm output:

However when viewing a .php file, it only shows the output and not the source.
I tried to change the page file extension to php instead of htm but get the error.
Invalid file extension: php. Allowed extensions are: htm.

A: Have you setup nginx correctly to blacklist those and other unpermitted files? http://octobercms.com/docs/setup/configuration#nginx-configuration
Alternatively, you can take a whitelist approach to security and utilize the october:mirror command: http://octobercms.com/docs/setup/configuration#public-folder


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Kyle Shanahan contract details: How much 49ers head coach is making in 2023
What is the Nick Sirianni 'Elf' meme? Social media thinks Eagles coach looks like child from Christmas movie
Did Nick Sirianni ever play football? Revisiting Eagles coach's college playing career at Mount Union
WWE Royal Rumble 2023: Explaining order, format, rules & list of winners for wrestling PPV
Revisiting the Brock Purdy vs. Jalen Hurts college QB duel between Iowa State, Oklahoma
Opinion: Congress should renew the CFTC so it can regulate shadowy markets
Emerging Market Debt Is Hot. Gains Could Be Harder to Find.
Black skateboarders mourn Tyre Nichols as one of their own
What his death says about race
I was told to cover up my massive boobs or I'd get thrown off my flight but I refused – it's pure s***-shaming
I'm Britain's most tattooed man and I'm being discriminated against by my bank' – but not because of my appearance
Schools face closing down in just DAYS as teachers go on strike – with warning of 'disruption' for kids
HomeUS NewsActress welcomes first child via surrogate
Actress welcomes first child via surrogate
"Pitch Perfect" star Rebel Wilson is "beyond proud" to share her first child, a girl named Royce Lillian, was born via surrogate in the past week.
"I can't even describe the love I have for her, she's a beautiful miracle," Wilson, 42, captioned an Instagram photo of the newborn in a light pink onesie and unicorn socks.
"I am forever grateful to everyone who has been involved, (you know who you are), this has been years in the making," she continued. "But particularly wanted to thank my gorgeous surrogate who carried her and birthed her with such grace and care. Thank you for helping me start my own family, it's an amazing gift. The BEST gift!!"
Wilson has been open over the last few years about fertility issues and her health journey.
Wilson concluded: "I am ready to give little Roycie all the love imaginable. I am learning quickly…much respect to all the Mums out there! Proud to be in your club."
Last May, Wilson opened up in an emotional Instagram post about struggling with infertility. "I got some bad news today and didn't have anyone to share it with…but I guess I gotta tell someone," she wrote. "To all the women out there struggling with fertility, I feel ya."
She shared the news alongside a somber photo of herself, dressed casually in a zip-up hoodie and dark pants, walking along the beach at sunset. She received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow stars in the comments, including actress Jillian Bell and comedian Chelsea Peretti.
The actress didn't share specifics, but added: "The universe works in mysterious ways and sometimes it all doesn't make sense…but I hope there's light about to shine through all the dark clouds."
'I got some bad news today':Rebel Wilson opens up about fertility struggles
Wilson didn't share any specifics about possible co-parenting plans. But over the summer, she debuted her new girlfriend, Ramona Agruma, in a selfie on Instagram during Pride Month. The couple last week launched a loungwear collection together, showing off sweet photos of the two embracing.
"I thought I was searching for a Disney Prince," Wilson captioned their relationship announcement. "But maybe what I really needed all this time was a Disney Princess." The actress added the hashtag "#loveislove" and a rainbow and heart emoji.
More:Rebel Wilson debuts new girlfriend, says she's been looking for a 'Disney Prince' when she needed a 'Disney Princess'
Wilson has also kept fans in the loop with some health updates and decisions over the last few years. After vowing to make 2020 her "year of health," she since shared with her weight loss journey as well as her struggles with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and her decision to freeze her eggs.
"I was thinking about fertility and having good quality eggs in the bank, so I was like, 'OK, I'm going to do this, I'm going to get healthy," Wilson said in an Instagram live video in December 2019.
She added: "As all good career women out there should know, if that's something that interests you, it's a pretty good time to do it. Getting to 40s is kind of even leaving it a little too late. It's better to do it a bit earlier if you can."
Wilson in 2019 revealed her struggles with PCOS, a condition that can cause irregular periods, weight gain, thinning hair and infertility, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
"I've been overweight for about 20 years. I started gaining weight when I was about 20. I had something called PCOS—polycystic ovarian syndrome—and I gained weight rapidly," she told E! News at the time. "It's just a hormone imbalance and you gain a lot of weight usually and that's how it manifested in me. Sometimes, I feel sad, but then at the same time, I worked my body to my advantage. I like being all sizes. It's just now turning 40, I am more health conscious and thinking of starting a family."
More:Can we please stop talking about Adele and Rebel Wilson's weight loss?
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Daughter's chilling screams as Chinese mum plunges from 12th floor flat after being 'welded in' during Covid lockdown


Christian rehab and school that helps girls from Dunedin, Florida get over addictions and academic failure. – schools for troubled youth and Christian boarding schools.
As families search for a Christian rehab for girls in Dunedin, Florida, it may be helpful to consider Lakeland Girls Academy. LGA is a Teen Challenge program, well known for over 60 years as one of the most effective rehabs for teenagers in the country, Christian or not. Teenage girls attend our academy from states across the nation, including from Dunedin, Florida.
Our boarding school engages the girls in individual and group therapy each week. Girls in our program receive life and addiction counseling from mentors and staff in the course of activities and daily life. We also include parents in periodic Family Weekend events to work toward unity for the entire family.
Lakeland Girls Academy is a not-for-profit rehab program for girls who are struggling with life-controlling issues. We offer a year-round, highly active program where our students receive plenty of exercise, adventure, counseling, academic repair, life coaching, and addiction recovery. We help girls soar emotionally, spiritually and academically.
LGA is part of the internationally recognized Teen Challenge program for struggling teens. We work with girls, age 12-17, from all over the country, including from Dunedin, Florida.
Lakeland Girls Academy is a safe place for girls to get over addictions and mature. With no boys in our facility, we take away one huge source of anxiety.
The Personal Academic Attention in Our Christian Rehab and Boarding School Helps Girls from Dunedin, FL.
Teens at Lakeland Girls participate in plenty of activities, with each one designed for growth. A structured schedule and daily chores encourage discipline and responsibility, while intramural sports and outdoor recreation keep teens active and build positive character traits. Girls become well-rounded individuals as they try activities from choir to cooking to community service and cultural events.
We acknowledge that sending your daughter to a Christian rehab for teens in Dunedin, Florida or anywhere else for intervention is a difficult decision, but one that can bring restoration to your family. Please visit the remainder of our website and contact us to learn how we can help.
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Dunedin is the spring training home of the Toronto Blue Jays, as well as the class-A Minor League Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League. Dunedin is one of the smallest communities used by Major League spring training teams. Dunedin Stadium is situated next to the Dunedin Public Library a few blocks south of downtown on Douglas Avenue, and is just two blocks east of Edgewater Drive. Dunedin Stadium was built as a replacement to Grant Field, the Blue Jays' first spring training ball park.
Until early 2005, Dunedin was the home of Nielsen Media Research's production operations.
The city is also home to Dunedin Brewery, Florida's oldest Microbrewery.
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Create a unique and feminine look for winter with this beautiful women's oversized batwing sleeved knit sweater in a pale shade of gray. It features a high, loose fitting turtleneck and extra long sleeves. The sleeves feature ribbed knit cuffs that can be left down or rolled up. The overall fit of this sweater is loose and comfortable. The extra long length gives the illusion of an elongated torso, causing the wearer to appear thinner. The rounded hemline ends at the mid thigh, and is slightly longer in front and back. The cotton-acrylic yarn used to make this sweater is of highest quality.


Every time I go to a Thai joint I think to myself that I must try to make Nam Prik Pao , the delicious sweet chili jam that is always served as a relish. I usually end up eating it by the spoonful even before the food arrives!
Finally, I got around to doing it.
First of all, I should mention that this is the vegetarian version of the actual recipe. It was not really a deliberate decision though.
I needed dry red chilies for making another dish. The grocer below my building only had these huge packs, so that's what I bought. That packet was kinda staring at me; I had to make use of all that lovely looking chilies.
Then I remembered, Thai Chili Jam! But all the recipes that I found asked for dries shrimp paste, which I didn't have. Then I thought what the heck, I will make it without the shrimp paste and see what happens. I must say I don't miss it in the final product.
So here we go, the recipe.
Set a pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the dried whole chilli. Stir vigorously, until the chilli pods begin to smoke and burn in places. Remove the chili from the heat. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
Meanwhile, peel garlic and shallots and cut into thin slices. Keep the garlic and shallot slices separated for now, they will have to be fried separately.
Add 1 cup of oil into a pan over a medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic slices. Keep stirring to make sure that all the garlic is cooked evenly. When the garlic turn light golden brown – don't let them turn too dark now as they will continue to cook a bit more off the heat – use a colander or slotted spoon to fish out all the garlic flakes. Set aside.
Add the sliced shallots into the remaining oil in the pan. Cook until they are golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent hot spots. When the shallots are done, turn the heat off, fish the fried shallot flakes out and leave the oil in the pan. Set aside.
Using a pestle & mortar OR food processor, combine the prepared chili with the shrimp paste, fish sauce, sugar, tamarind and water. Also add the fried garlic and shallots. Pound or process all together to form a thick paste.
Return this paste to your frying pan and stir it into the oil over low heat, gently simmering until you get a fairly even consistency. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more water if you find it too thick, or more oil if you prefer a "shinier" sauce. Adjust the taste, adding more fish sauce if you'd like it saltier, or more sugar if you'd like it sweeter.
Transfer the Nam Prik Pao into an airtight container – I love to use old jam jars for this. Nam Prik Pao will keep in the cupboard for a few months and longer if you keep it in your fridge.
Use your Nam Prik Pao as an addition to Thai soups, or added as a flavor booster to Thai stir-fries and curry sauces. Also wonderful when stir-fried with seafood, or as an accompaniment to dumpling, noodles or almost anything! Enjoy!


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Nets guard Kyrie Irving undergoes successful shoulder surgery
Brian Mahoney | The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Kyrie Irving underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the injured right shoulder that ended his first season with the Brooklyn Nets after just 20 games.
The Nets said the procedure to relieve the impingement was performed by Dr. Riley Williams III at the Hospital for Special Surgery. The team said Irving is expected to make a full recovery.
Irving began having trouble with the shoulder as he worked to get back in shape after another injury in the preseason. The pain worsened in November, early in the regular season, and he missed 26 games before returning in January.
Irving got a cortisone shot on Dec. 24 but acknowledged that surgery still might be necessary. The decision to have it was reached last month on the night the Nets returned from the All-Star break.
He finished with averages of 27.4 points, 6.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds, and became the first player in franchise history to have multiple 50-point games in a season. He also missed time because of a sprained right knee.
Irving signed with Brooklyn in July along with Kevin Durant, who is expected to miss the entire season while recovering from surgery to repair his Achilles tendon.
The Nets are trying to hang onto a playoff spot without them, sitting in eighth place in the Eastern Conference at 26-33 after four straight losses.
Brooklyn plays Tuesday night in Boston, where Irving spent the last two seasons. He missed both visits this season because of the shoulder injury.
Nets guard Kyrie Irving out for season, will undergo shoulder surgery
Kyrie Irving hoping to return to court next week
Guard fully participates in Thursday's practice; Durant does individual work as well
Kyrie Irving returns to start for Nets; Trae Young out for Hawks
Nets guard is active after missing 26 straight games with a shoulder injury
Nets' Kyrie Irving out at least a week with right knee sprain


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Pubescent Hysteria (1979) var et dansk punkband, der bestod af medlemmerne Peter Peter (trommer, også i Sods, Sort Sol og The Bleeder Group), Franz De Zaster (bas, også i Brats, Support og No Fun) Timmy Andersen (vokal, også i Medium Wawe) og Sorte Per (guitar). Bandet blev dannet i 1979 af folk omkring Store Kongensgade punkmiljøet

Pubescent Hysteria spillede bl.a i Rockmaskinen den 26.5.1979 sammen med Sods, Elektrochok og Bollocks m.fl.

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 Kort beskrivelse på garagerock.dk
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Scientists develop an alternative to wasteful methane flaring
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By Karen Graham Aug 7, 2017 in Science
Methane is the primary component of natural gas and is considered a by-product of oil drilling. Methane is also a greenhouse gas 34 times more potent than carbon dioxide over the course of a century.
Satellite imagery is so accurate that methane flares in oil and gas fields can be seen from space. Su Ha, a Washington State University associate professor of chemical engineering and director of the O.H. Reaugh Laboratory for Oil and Gas Research, and Jean-Sabin McEwen, a WSU assistant professor of chemical engineering were looking at a satellite image showing electric lights and methane flaring in North Dakota's Bakken Formation.
McEwan noted the glowing mass of flares, as big as Minneapolis, was from oil and gas fields burning off methane, producing as much greenhouse gas in a year as 1 million cars. "It's a big problem because not only do you waste energy, but you produce CO2," said Ha. "So the question is: Is there something you can do better than that?"
Satellite imagery shows electric lights and methane flaring in North Dakota's Bakken Formation.
The two researchers teamed up to figure out a solution to the methane problem. Generally, petroleum companies flare-off the methane from drilling oil wells because it is not cost-effective to capture and pipe the gas to refineries. U.S. and Russian researchers in 2015 said the methane flares around the planet account for more than 3.5 percent of the world's natural gas consumption, and it is wasted.
The solution? A small, inexpensive reactor
The answer the two scientists came up with involves breaking down methane in the field using a small reactor that inexpensively breaks water and methane into carbon monoxide and hydrogen which can be used for energy and industrial products. They reported their discovery in the journal ACS Catalysis.
Usually, because methane is such a tightly bound molecule, it takes water and extreme temperatures (over 1,800 degrees F.) to break it apart. McEwen and Ha found that by using an inexpensive nickel catalyst in connection with an electrical field, they could use a much lower temperature to orient methane and water in a way that made them easier to break apart.
Jean-Sabin McEwen and Su Ha
"It's like a combination lock," said Ha. "When you apply the right combination, when you apply the electric field with the right strength and right direction, it's like you are applying a combination to a lock and click, it opens."
At the end of the process, you end up with CO2 and hydrogen, the ingredients for synthetic gas, or syngas. An even better use of the end products would be to attach the reactor to fuel cells to convert and store the energy as electricity. "The idea is to have something that is better suited to these remote areas than a large-scale reactor," said McEwen.
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My first impressions of the device are largely positive. Apple has once again built a product that looks good and feels great in the hand, and the familiar user interface, borrowed from the iPhone and iPod touch, is perfectly suited to the bigger screen. The iPad whizzes along, opening applications, re-sizing web pages, and zooming in and out of maps almost instantaneously.
It's a great, fun gaming platform, and it's lovely to view full-size web pages while browsing the internet. Developers, no doubt, are already rubbing their hands with glee about the apps and services they could tailor specifically for this device.
The new touch-optimised iWork suite is beautifully realised, making it quick and easy -- and, dare I say, fun -- to piece together a spreadsheet or presentation. It also helps to elevate the iPad to more than just a plaything.
As Steve Jobs said during his keynote, if you're going to create a third category of device, between the smartphone and the laptop, then it needs to be better than either for certain tasks. In many areas, this is true for the iPad -- web browsing is much better on the iPad than the iPhone, just because of the bigger screen, and physically flicking through photos, music and movies is just more enjoyable on the iPad than a laptop.
But in several crucial areas, the iPad falls short of the functionality that would have made this more than just a large iPod touch. The lack of Flash support is a major issue; the iPad's big screen is designed to make the best of multimedia content and the full-screen browsing experience, but the sight of little blue squares dotted around web pages where embedded video should have been just makes you feel like you're being short-changed.
The iPad's inability to multi-task could also severely hamper its appeal. It's being pitched as a portable device that you could kick back and use on the sofa at home, but you can't listen to your Spotify playlists at the same time as writing an email, or browse the web while using an instant-messaging app to chat with friends. It's one or other, just as it is on the iPhone and iPod touch, but for the extra money you're paying for the iPad, you expect something more akin to a laptop computing experience.
I love Apple's new e-reader application, iBooks. The virtual bookshelf, on which your digital tomes sit, is an example of Apple design at its best; elegant, simple, well-executed. The reading experience itself was also delightful, with the pages of the virtual books having the sort of patina you would expect to find on a printed novel. Turning pages is achieved with a swiping gesture, or a single tap in the right-hand margins.
But I think the backlighting of Apple's pin-sharp display is going to cause a lot of tired eyes; e-Ink is deeply unglamorous, but it does the job superbly, and I don't think serious bookworms will be swayed to chose the iPad over the Kindle or a Sony Reader. For the casual reader though, the inclusion of the iBooks app, and the iBookstore, is a boon, and likely to inspire impulse purchases of novels in much the same way as the iTunes music store on the iPhone and iPod touch is a constant temptation.
Before yesterday's event, analysts were adamant that the iPad would be the saviour of newspapers and magazines, but there was little sign of that at the launch. The New York Times showed off a slick application, but it just felt like a larger-scale version of their iPhone app rather than a genuine step-change in the way printed content is delivered and consumed. I had hoped to hear more about how the iPad could be used to read magazines or shape the day's news agenda. However, it's still early days and Apple are only now able to talk more openly to prospective content partners about mutually beneficial deals.
The iPad is a lovely device that gadget fans will lust after, but I'm yet to be entirely convinced that it offers enough of an advantage over my smartphone or laptop. I do think it has the potential to be a game-changing device, but it will be the second- and third-generation versions that really drive the agenda, and introduce a new and innovative way of computing.
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When cleaning our face, we tend to look for a one-go product, like…come on, who have time and energy to do all those long steps of cleansing our face! If you are one of them, I think you should try this products.
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All those little microbeads are vitamins. This vitamins can whiten and nourish and cleansing our skin at the same time.
I do really like it's packaging. Very sophisticated and those blue and green with black colour combination give me a clean and relax feeling. The size is quite huge, contain 110g and I am pretty sure it can last up to 6 months.
I like this type of pump and there's also a cap securing the pump. I think by adding another feature which is locking system will make it more perfect.
As for cleansing power, I think I give this oil foam cleanser too much expectation since their technology blown me away. I tried using full makeup on like waterproof eyeliner and super bold and matte lipstick and it didn't clean as much as I expected. But, after I search around, this product is suitable to removes light makeup not those heavy makeup of mine. But yeah, the BB cushion, eyeshadow, eyebrows that I used were perfectly removed!


April 23, noon to 1 p.m., Clinical and Translational Research Building, Room 124. Dr. Gigi Gronvall will present her talk "Synthetic biology and biosecurity: A personal perspective." Lunch will be provided.
April 24, noon to 1 p.m., MedCenter One (501 E. Broadway), Suite 200, HSPPO Conference Room; free. HSPPO/IRB Information session on utilizing ResearchMatch online platform for participant recruiting: Rachel Sheppard and Chris Cunningham will discuss the ResearchMatch online platform, a free resource that brings together people who are trying to find research studies and researchers who are looking for volunteers. They will discuss how UofL researchers can utilize this tool as well as spread awareness in the community. They will also provide information on the CTU trial posting website that can be utilized by UofL researchers. RSVP online to attend.
April 24, 4 p.m., Baxter II Research Building, lower level, Room 038. Sathya Krishnasamy, MD, UofL associate professor, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, will present, "The skinny on obesity therapeutics: Struggles of a supersized nation." Additional Information: Kelly Galiette, 852-5237.
April 25, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, Clinical & Translational Research Building, Room 123, 505 S. Hancock, HSC. RCR: COI 101. Free. In this presentation participants will learn about the general topic of conflicts of interest (COI) and researcher's responsibilities related to this policy and procedure. This includes discussion of the Attestation and Disclosure Form (ADF), clarification of the COI review process, case studies of COI in the news, and a brief overview of how identified conflicts are managed. For more information please contact Carla Jones, 852-2454. Visit the Office of Research Integrity website.
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At least a dozen explosions are heard as Ugandan peacekeepers arrive in Mogadishu.
The AU force is being deployed to help the interim government bring peace to the country and replace Ethiopian troops who helped mount a successful offensive against the Islamic Courts Union in December that had controlled most of southern Somalia for the previous six months.
Uganda is one of a handful of African countries that have made a definitive commitment to the force.
The AU has only enough pledges for half the number of troops it has said it requires.
Uganda has promised 1,500 troops, Burundi 1,700 and Nigeria 850, while Malawi and Ghana are also expected to contribute.
Tuesday's formal ceremony to welcome the Ugandan troops at Mogadishu airport was attended by officials from the government of Abdullai Yusuf, the Somali president, and warlords who had once controlled the capital.
Two more planes were expected later in the day, Somali officials said.
The Ugandans are due to patrol Mogadishu, one of the world's most dangerous and heaving weapon-infested cities.
Guerrillas who mount almost daily attacks on joint government-Ethiopian forces in Mogadishu have threatened to attack any peacekeepers or government allies.
The guerrillas are suspected to be a mix of Islamists and clan militiamen fighting for control of the city.
It is the first international peacekeeping venture in Somalia since Operation Restore Hope, the ill-fated UN-backed, US-led peace mission launched in December 1992 one year after the removal Mohamed Siad Barre, the country's former dictator.


INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – It was a violent night in Indianapolis—five people were shot within a span of just four hours.
The first shooting happened around 8:45 p.m. in the 300 block of North Randlolph Street on the city's near east side. One person was shot. Police tell us that person was awake and breathing and is at the hospital in stable condition.
An hour later at 9:45 p.m., a person was shot near the corner of Washington Street and Riley Avenue on the east side. Medics transported that person to the hospital in serious condition.
About 10 minutes later at 9:57 p.m., police responded to a shooting in the 2800 block of North Serman Avenue on Indy's near northeast side. The shooting victim is in critical condition, and police detained a person for questioning.
A short time later, a person was shot in the 5600 block of Guion Road on the northwest side of the city. Officers didn't find anyone when they arrived at the scene, but police say the victim later showed up at the hospital.
Police responded to a second shooting on Indy's near northwest side in the 2000 block of Medford Avenue at 12:29 a.m. Police say a man was arguing with his sister-in-law when she pulled out a gun and shot him in the leg. It happened outside on a sidewalk. The woman fled from the scene, but police say they know where she is.
Investigators are still working to uncover all of the facts in each of these shootings.


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Home / Sport / Argentina players react awkwardly as Salt Bae invades World Cup party
Argentina players react awkwardly as Salt Bae invades World Cup party
Salt Bae shares footage of MORE Argentina players reacting awkwardly as he tries to join in their World Cup celebrations… with Lisandro Martinez and Angel di Maria left looking uncomfortable as the famous chef attempts to grab the trophy
Argentina got the better of a thrilling World Cup final against France on Sunday
Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the coveted trophy at the fifth time of asking
After the win, he and his joyous Argentina team-mates were joined by Salt Bae
The famous chef desperately attempted to join in their celebrations on the pitch
Argentina stars looked awkward as he tried to pull the trophy away from them
Footage also circulated of Salt Bae pestering Messi before he lifted the trophy
Click here for updates as Argentina receive a heroes' welcome in Buenos Aires
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They say too many cooks spoil the broth, and that was certainly the case as Salt Bae desperately attempted to join Argentina's World Cup celebrations at the weekend.
The South American country were crowned world champions in Qatar on Sunday after getting the better of an enthralling final against France, who fought back twice to earn a 3-3 draw after normal and extra-time before losing on penalties.
At the fifth time of asking, Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup to further solidify his standing as one of the game's greatest ever players, with the PSG superstar and his international team-mates ecstatic after getting over the line.
Salt Bae showed exactly why too many cooks spoil the broth after Argentina's World Cup win
Yet as they celebrated their triumph on the pitch in Lusail, Argentina players were joined by a slightly over-enthusiastic Salt Bae – whose cringeworthy attempts to hold the trophy have gone viral on TikTok.
In a series of videos posted on his own Instagram, the famous steak chef interrupts the likes of Angel di Maria, Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martinez as they pose with the World Cup, leaving the trio looking rather awkward as a result.
TikTok user @stevensaysstuff shared brief snippets of the embarrassing clips, in which he even attempts to recreate his trademark sprinkling technique over the trophy, which is described in the video as 'the little salt thing that we're all tired of'.
Salt Bae, real name Nusret Gokce, could also be seen trying to get Messi's attention as the Argentina captain prepared for one of the proudest moments of his career in lifting the World Cup trophy.
Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup after beating France in Qatar on Sunday
After clinching the trophy, Messi and his Argentina team-mates were joined by Salt Bae
The famous steak chef could be seen desperately attempting to join in their celebrations
In footage shared on social media, the Turkish restaurateur is seen putting his hand on Messi's shoulder and encouraging him to reluctantly shake his hand, despite the player's obvious concern, before trying to pull him back again.
In the Twitter video captioned 'Even Messi knows salt bae is a hack', furious fans questioned why Salt Bae was even allowed onto the pitch.
One fan said: 'F***ng absurd. Who let Saltbae out on the pitch? Saw a bunch of photos of him HOLDING the World Cup trophy, and even a picture of him biting on a medal.
'At least Messi knew not to give that guy trying to make THEIR moment about HIM any attention. Desperately grabbing Messi.'
In light of Salt Bae's uncomfortable antics, FIFA are also facing questions as to how the celebrity chef even gained access to the pitch at the Lusail Stadium and managed to come in touching distance of the trophy.
Football's governing body have very strict rules surrounding the World Cup trophy, with a very specific list of those allowed to touch it on their website.
He was even seen pestering Messi before the trophy lift in a cringeworthy video online
FIFA are facing questions as to how Salt Bae gained access to the pitch at the Lusail Stadium
The 39-year-old also did not meet the criteria required to enter the pitch and hold the trophy
'Its current design dates back to 1974,' FIFA's website reads. 'As one of the most recognised sports symbols in the world and a priceless icon, the original Fifa World Cup Trophy can only be touched and held by a very select group of people, which includes former winners of the Fifa World Cup and heads of state.'
While he is a friend of notorious FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Gokce – the owner of a popular steak restaurant chain – does not fall under any of the criteria above, and therefore appears to be in contravention of this particular set of guidelines.
He was also pictured with official FIFA accreditation while on the pitch on Sunday evening, although the governing body has not commented on how this happened.
Salt Bae was thrust into the spotlight back in 2017 after an iconic video of him sprinkling salt onto a steak went viral online.
The 39-year-old has since developed friendships with many high-profile celebrities, including a number of football stars who visit his restaurants on a regular basis.