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Portland Truvada Attorneys
Truvada is a popular antiretroviral drug developed by Gilead Sciences, Inc., to help individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) manage their condition. First approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2004, the drug has gone on to make Gilead Sciences billions of dollars.
Unfortunately, things aren't always as they seem, especially when it comes to Truvada.
Recently, users of Truvada have begun to file lawsuits against the drug's manufacturer, alleging that Gilead Sciences failed to provide sufficient warnings about the side effects caused by the component tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), which is found in the medication.
The two major side effects caused by Truvada are bone density loss and kidney failure. Furthermore, it is believed that the two are intrinsically intertwined, as damaged kidneys are not able to properly filter important bone-building vitamins and nutrients back into the user, thus causing further bone loss.
But users do NOT have to stay silent about the damages they have suffered. You have rights and you do deserve justice for the pain Gilead Sciences has caused you.
If you have suffered bone-related or kidney damages as the result of prolonged use of Truvada, know that you have legal options. Our Truvada lawsuit attorneys in Portland are dedicated to helping victims of Gilead's negligence secure the justice and financial recovery they need to start on the road to healing.
Contact Onder Law Firm right now at (314) 310-7924 for your FREE, no-obligation case evaluation.
The Basics of Truvada
Truvada is composed of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) which reduce the activity of an enzyme known as reverse transcriptase, which helps in the replication process of HIV. By stopping the functions of this particular enzyme, Truvada essentially stops the growth of HIV in the individual.
The two active components which make Truvada effective are emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF).
But this is where the trouble begins.
The cause for concern comes from the TDF component found in Truvada. This NRTI has a low absorption rate, and as a result, Truvada has high quantities of it in order to suppress the virus. However, this comes at a price.
TDF has been linked to serious health issues including meaningful loss of bone mineral density (bone demineralization) and kidney damages. Unfortunately, users of Truvada are not always aware that they are suffering from any of these side effects until they experience an unexpected bone fracture or kidney-related illness. When left untreated, these conditions can turn into osteoporosis and complete kidney failure.
Why Gilead Sciences, Inc., is Facing Lawsuits
What makes this situation even more infuriating for those who have suffered damages is that Gilead Sciences allegedly knew well in advance of these issues and yet failed to adequately inform consumers.
Additionally, plaintiffs filing lawsuits against Gilead have also claimed that the company was already developing a safer alternative to TDF – a component known as tenofovir alafenamide (TAF). However, in an effort to stave off competitors, and to maintain a dominance on the market, Gilead shelved the TAF-based drug until close to when their patent on TDF expired.
The motive behind this action was simply to secure as many sales as they could. Gilead finally released their TAF-based drug, announcing it as a "new and improved" version of Truvada, even though the company had this particular product available for years.
Sadly, rather than care for their clients, Gilead provided individuals, who are already in a precarious state of health, defective drugs.
In other words, they placed profit before people.
And you deserve more than to be taken advantage of. Trust the experienced and determined Portland Truvada lawsuit attorneys of Onder Law Firm to deliver the results that you need. Our defective drug attorneys will not stop until you have the justice and financial recovery that is owed to you.
About Bone Mineral Density Loss Due to Truvada Use
Bones break down in a process known as resorption, while new bone is added in a process known as formation. While these are natural processes that every individual undergoes, Truvada – and specifically the TDF component in Truvada – exacerbates the process of resorption. When bone loss exceeds bone formation, then individuals can begin to suffer painful symptoms as a result.
While catching osteoporosis in its initial stages can be a challenge, there are certain signs that users of Truvada should be aware of in order to limit the damages caused to them. If you have noticed or are noticing any of the following symptoms, it is in your best interest to seek out medical care immediately:
Fractured/collapsed vertebra
Loss of height over time
Changes in posture (stooped posture)
Bones begin to break easily
When bone loss reaches a critical level, users of Truvada may begin to suffer from serious bone-related health issues including:
Pain in the extremities (arms and legs)
Dental complications such as tooth decay and loss
Bone breaks/fractures
The development of osteopenia
The development of osteoporosis
You took Truvada in an effort to preserve your health, not hurt it. Do NOT allow Gilead Sciences to take advantage of you. Contact Onder Law Firm today at (314) 310-7924 to fight back, and to fight back hard.
About Kidney Damage Caused by Truvada Use
The excessive levels of TDF in Truvada can be very taxing to a user's kidneys. Furthermore, kidney issues are a common occurrence in HIV positive individuals, thus the likelihood of suffering damage increases.
A study conducted by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco found that the risk of kidney disease increased by 33 percent each year that an individual was exposed to TDF. This clinical research included more than 10,000 HIV positive patients.
Over time, the kidneys can no longer function at maximum capacity and thus begin having trouble filtering out toxins and waste from the user's bloodstream. If not properly treated in a timely manner, the constant use of the drug can lead to serious kidney-related health issues including:
Total kidney failure
When kidney function falls below 25 percent, Truvada users can suffer from additional health complications such as an increased risk of a stroke or heart attack. Between 10 to 15 percent, an individual must go through dialysis.
In the last stages of kidney failure, a kidney transplant may be the only hope for survival.
HIV Statistics in Portland and the Surrounding Area
As per an April 2019 report released by the Oregon Health Authority, in the County of Multnomah, which is where Portland sits:
1,552 males were living in Multnomah County with HIV at the end of April 2019.
There were 136 females with HIV living in Multnomah Count at the end of April 2019.
The largest at-risk group consisted of men who have sex with men. This demographic accounted for 2,574 cases of individuals who had HIV/AIDS and were living in the county.
Males who had sex with men and also injected drugs were the 2nd largest at-risk group with 375 individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Multnomah County at the end of April 2019.
Females were most likely to contract HIV/AID through heterosexual contact. 186 woman living with HIV/AIDS in 2019 in Multnomah County had contracted the virus through this transmission category.
The estimated rates for males living with HIV/AIDS in Multnomah County stood at 825.9 per 100,000 people.
The estimated rate for females living with HIV/AIDS in Multnomah County stood at 72.6 per 100,000 people.
The highest rate for ethnic groups was 758.2 cases per 100,000 people; this number represents HIV/AIDs cases among African Americans.
2,580 Whites were living in Multnomah County with HIV/AIDS at the end of April 2019. Rates for Whites stood at 245 HIV cases per 100,000 people.
The age group with the highest number of cases and highest rate was the 50 to 59-year old demographic. There were 1,165 individuals in this age bracket living with HIV/AIDS and the rate for this population stood at 1,208 per 100,000 people.
Recovery is Just a Phone Call Away
When you suffer from using Truvada, you are suffering more than just physical pain. The high medical costs that come from not only taking Truvada, but which can also come as a result of being injured by Truvada, can lead to hefty financial debt. Taken altogether, the circumstances of your situation can be overbearing and take an emotional toll on you.
That's why your dependable Portland Truvada lawsuit attorneys at Onder Law Firm fight hard to help you secure full and fair compensation for all the damages you have suffered. Together with a supporting team of medical and legal professionals, we will thoroughly investigate your claim to ensure you obtain what is lawfully yours.
Our attorneys will work diligently to win damages for but not limited to:
Medical costs (past and future)
Income losses (past and future)
Funeral and burial expenses
It is time that Gilead pays once and for all for the pay they have caused innocent victims. At Onder Law Firm, we are ready to put our reputation on the line for you.
If you or someone you love has suffered from adverse effects as a result of using Truvada, trust in our attorneys to provide outstanding legal counseling. Contact Onder Law Firm at (314) 310-7924 or online to set up your FREE legal consultation with Portland Truvada lawsuit attorneys who won't quit until we win.


After decades of overflights, interdictions, spraying and raids on jungle drug factories, Latin America remains the world's largest exporter of cocaine and marijuana. It is producing more and more opium and heroin. It is developing the capacity to mass produce synthetic drugs. Continuing the drugs war with more of the same is ludicrous.
It is false that marijuana use doesn't lead people to more drug use. It is already causing a disturbance in the states that have made it legal.
I'm very anti-drugs. I'm very puritanical about it. But the simple truth is that by turning over the marijuana trade to the underworld, it's creating opportunities for them and it's making things worse.
The legalisation of cannabis would send the wrong message to the vast majority of people who do not take drugs, especially young and vulnerable people, with the potential grave risk of increased misuse of drugs. It would not eliminate the crime committed by the illicit trade, nor would it address the harms associated with drug dependence and the misery this can cause to families and society.
45 yrs ago we began war on drugs that became war on people who use drugs. It stigmatized/penalized; didn't address root problem.
The war against drugs is wrong both tactically and morally. It assumes people are too stupid, too reckless, and too irresponsible to decide whether and under what conditions to consume drugs. The war on drugs is morally bankrupt.
Let's face it, the War on Drugs was a disaster. It may be well intentioned ... but it sent millions of kids to prison, gave them felonies often times when they had no violent crimes ... I was against this, but I can see why so many people supported it.
The war on drugs has made government more powerful, citizens less free, and hasn't helped users or addicts.
You look at any culture and prohibition has invariably been unmitigated failure. It is just idiotic to criminalise any substance, I think. It needs to be controlled, managed. If you legalise something then you use the taxation from the sale of that drug top help people who become addicted to those substances. It is not going to go away. The way on drugs is being lost on a daily basis.
For every prohibition you create you also create an underground.
The war on drugs is not being won, and it continues to threaten stability and democracy not only in the Andes but throughout the Caribbean as well, where tiny police and military forces are outclassed by the sophisticated equipment in the hands of traffickers passing through the region on the way to their market in this country.
The amount of money and of legal energy being given to prosecute hundreds of thousands of Americans who are caught with a few ounces of marijuana in their jeans simply makes no sense - the kindest way to put it. A sterner way to put it is that it is an outrage, an imposition on basic civil liberties and on the reasonable expenditure of social energy.
The war on drugs has been an abject failure, and the continued criminalisation of cannabis users is deeply counterproductive.
The UK's 45 years of harsh prohibition has multiplied use and harm.
Currently cannabis can only be obtained from illegal gangs who also push hard drugs. So we are driving soft drug users into the arms of hard drugs pushers.
Throughout history, technological innovations have enhanced the productivity of workers and created new products and markets, thereby generating new jobs in the economy. This will be no different for AI, 3D printing and robotics.
the automation of factories has already decimated jobs in traditional manufacturing, and the rise of artificial intelligence is likely to extend this job destruction deep into the middle classes, with only the most caring, creative or supervisory roles remaining.
Since the dawn of the industrial age, a recurrent fear has been that technological change will spawn mass unemployment. Neoclassical economists predicted that this would not happen, because people would find other jobs, albeit possibly after a long period of painful adjustment. By and large, that prediction has proven to be correct.
We are going to have new types of jobs creating new types of dollars that don't exist yet and that has been the trend. We will be creating more profound music, literature, science, technology.
Bill Gates, Philanthropist. Founder and former CEO of Microsoft.
You cross the threshold of job-replacement of certain activities all sort of at once. So, you know, warehouse work, driving, room cleanup, there's quite a few things that are meaningful job categories that, certainly in the next 20 years [will go away].
As digital devices like computers and robots get more capable thanks to Moore's Law (the proposition that the number of transistors on a semiconductor can be inexpensively doubled about every two years), they can do more of the work that people used to do. Digital labor, in short, substitutes for human labor.
It's possible, of course, that a few jobs will still be left for humans: legislators, CEOs, a few artists, who knows? But this is just nitpicking. If 1 percent of the jobs stay around—or even 10 percent or 20 percent—we still have mass unemployment on our hands.
The next wave of economic dislocations won't come from overseas. It will come from the relentless pace of automation that makes a lot of good middle-class jobs obsolete.
less educated workers are more likely to be replaced by automation than highly educated ones... The skills in which humans have maintained a comparative advantage are likely to erode over time as AI and new technologies become more sophisticated.
I don't see an easy way of solving it [mass unemployment]. It's an inevitable consequence of technological progress.
We need urgently to face the challenge of automation, robotics that could make so much of contemporary work redundant.
Even if we have as many as 47% of jobs automated, this won't translate into 47% unemployment. One reason is that we might just work a shorter week. That was the case in the Industrial Revolution. Before the Industrial Revolution, many worked 60 hours per week. After the Industrial Revolution, work reduced to around 40 hours per week. The same could happen with the unfolding AI Revolution.
There's 330,000 people that work for GE and none of them had a productive day yesterday, none of them had a completely productive day. So my own belief is that when it comes to digital tools and things like that, that first part of the revolution, is going to be to make your existing workforce productive.
A person complemented with an intelligent system can write maybe ten times as much code, maybe a hundred times as much code. The problem then becomes you need a hundred times fewer human programmers.
We are expecting 500 billion objects to become connected to the Internet, and this automation is going to hollow out middle and working class jobs.
AI, big data are a threat to human beings. AI and robots are going to kill a lot of jobs, because in the future, these will be done by machines.
It is widely feared that half the jobs in the economy might be eliminated by innovations such as self-driving vehicles, automatic checkout machines and expert systems that trade securities more effectively than humans can.
Historically, technology has created more jobs than it destroys and there is no reason to think otherwise in this case. Someone has to make and service all these advanced devices.
Technology will continue to disrupt jobs, but more jobs seem likely to be created. When the world population was a few hundred million people there were hundreds of millions of jobs. Although there have always been unemployed people, when we reached a few billion people there were billions of jobs. There is no shortage of things that need to be done and that will not change.
When you move from voting in person to voting at home (whether by post, by phone or over the internet) it vastly expands the scope for vote buying and coercion, and we've seen this rising steadily in the UK since the 2001 election where postal votes first became a right. All the parties have been caught hustling up the vote in various ways.


October 15th saw a world day of action and unification for the 99 % / Occupy movement and Los Angeles participated in an almost unique fashion; it was peaceful with no clashes with the Los Angeles police department or amongst themselves. Clashes have occurred in other cities such as Rome, San Diego, San Francisco, Boston and New York city.
An eclectic crowd of thousands marched thru downtown starting at Pershing Square surging thru the financial district and on down to the occupied lawn of Los Angles city hall. Cries of "Make the banks pay" and "Banks Got Bailed out ? We Got Sold out" rang throughout the march.
The police presence appeared to be at a minimal with most of the protest being self regulated by Occupy LA security folks.
The action was peopled by almost every aspect of the contemporary left with a vast array of folks from every age, ethnicity and income levels. The slope leading to the financial district was steep yet everyone seemed to climb it enthusiastically, all the while roaring and protesting against Wall Street's practices of inequity ; the banks victimization of homeowners or the dismantling of union rights. Those in crutches, wheelchairs and baby carriages stayed pace with the crowd even on the merciless slope of Grand Ave.
There were antiwar protesters, and socialists. Capitalist small business owners marched alongside the homeless who chanted with Jewish labor people alongside Ron Paul libertarians. There were anarchists and union workers, veterans and pacifists, those with jobs and the unemployed. The foreclosed upon walked with nurses and teachers while the fringe urged on the new middle class "mad as Hell " people to voice their rage.
It was an American moment in the old fashioned sense of the that tarnished concept. People came together to protest a commonly felt fleecing. Occupy Los Angeles has founded a safe zone / hub where the disenfranchised and the usually silently raging citizens of Los Angeles are coming to openly voice their dissent. Because of the cooperation being employed by all of the actors in this scenario there is a growing place where Angelenos can congregate to do the most basic of political rights........ To Speak, To assemble,To vote and To give motion to the legislative process.
After speaking to a number of Occupy LA participants and a few LAPD persons of various rank it seems that a common goal is to remain nonviolent with a minimal amount of police participation. It was put to the reporter that all of these Angelenos would like to take the Occupy movement along with the city of LA, forward to another level. Progress in legislation as well as a change in image for a city that has one of the worst reputations in the U.S as a violent and riot prone town with a high level of police brutality seems to be a common goal.
There was also a surprising lack of some of the groups that often attempt to dominate the LA protest scene with duplicated signage and other means.
The demands of the Occupy LA movement are coalescing into a number of fundamental ideas. Initially , a reckoning and routing of the financial interests who are tapping viciously into American personal households along with a cessation to our costly wars. And perhaps secondly there is an overall sentiment that there must be a significant alteration in the way money in the U.S. can be earned and distributed.
The first issue strikes as historically democratic and quite American in it's history. The second has always had a tough go in the assumed meritocracy of the U.S. but it does regularly happen. It is equally as American as a slice of pizza, two tacos, an egg roll, and some apple pie.
Once the protesting was over the afternoon was filled with all of the activities a typical church festival on any given summer Sunday might be display. Committees met, bands played, people ate and discussions ensued. Garbage was gathered, Johnny On The Spots were utilized and tents were pitched.
The sun set and The Occupy LA movement was living to fight another day.
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I've got a bed in one of the hostels near the main station, which is also the public transport hub.
Yesterday was spent in the highly-decorated Schloss Nymphenburg. The photos (when uploaded) will speak for themselves, it's high-quality art. The audioguide, while highly informative, sounds like the Hitchhikers' Guide To The Galaxy; at the end of many descriptions I was expecting a Douglas Adams style witty contradiction (which doesn't happen).
The bar in the hostel was split in to two camps last night - folks concentrating on their PCs and a discussion of American football.
Today I'm having a quiet look round town, and have dropped in to a cybercafe to escape the midday sun.
Tomorrow will be the hottest day in München for years, according to today's newsstands. Sounds like a good day for visiting Ludwig II's fantasy castle in the Alps.


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CIS CONTROLS AND RANSOMWARE
I "wannacry" (couldn't help it) when I think about the proliferation of the recent ransomware attack that affected over 200,000 systems in over 100 countries. Ruthlessly, this malware brought down rail and hospital systems alike. This is where it gets "real" and forces organizations of any size to evaluate their ability to mitigate such invasive and life-threatening attacks.
Who or where can we turn towards to get help on reducing exposure to such threats? One such place is the "Center for Internet Security" which is a nonprofit entity that harnesses the power of a global IT community to safeguard private and public organizations against cyber threats. CIS publishes a set of guidelines, called the Critical Security Controls, which lists 20 critical things organizations should implement to defend against modern cyber threats. Below is an graphic of the controls prescribed by the CIS and its global IT community.
CONTROLS THAT WOULD HAVE HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
Although this article is not a comprehensive look at all of these security controls, it is intended to illustrate how some of these controls could have helped reduce the number of infected systems due to the recent WannaCry ransomware attack.
Control #3: focuses on actively managing security controls on laptops, servers, and workstations via configuration and change management programs. This is directly applicable to the WannaCry attack as the malware wormed its way into systems without current security patches installed on Windows hosts.
Control #4: provides an organization the ability to assess their systems and posture for known vulnerabilities. If implemented correctly, mis-configurations and missing patches could have been identified before the malware hit.
Control #8: Modern malware is designed to hide from defenses and the attack vectors are continually evolving. Implementing malware detection and prevention systems at appropriate boundries could have prevented infection in some cases and limited the spread in others.
Control #9: Modern attackers are extremely sophisticated and constantly updating their attack plans. For this reason it is important to make sure services, ports and protocols are not used superfluously and are exposed only when necessary.
Control #10: Once the malware takes hold and files are encrypted, a backup may be the only option available to recover your data. For this reason, backups and recovery capabilities are paramount.
These are just some of the controls that could have reduced the impact on the latest and noteworthy ransomware attack.
If you are uncertain of your security posture, a great place to start is to review all 20 of these controls for applicability in your environment. More than likely, you will need them but don't get overwhelmed by what you do or don't have in place. You can always turn to a qualified partner, such as Solutions II. Solutions II's security experts can help you navigate through these controls and strengthen your defenses. Check out Solutions II's Security Solutions or contact us at
info@Solutions-ii.com.

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The driver is holding the steering wheel and driving a truck on the highway.
Part of old study. Vintage telephone, some old books and a pair of glasses.
Athletic Beautiful Woman Does Push-ups as Part of Her Cross Fitness, Bodybuilding Gym Training Routine. Shot on RED EPIC-W 8K Helium Cinema Camera.
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Close-up metal punching process on industrial hydraulic press. 4K.


Case Anry Concerts were staged successfully in Yunnan Grand Theater in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, China, on December 19 and 20, 2017.
"The concert was hosted by Case Corp and organized by Yunnan Anry Machinery Equipment to express their sincere appreciation for the concern and support given by all partners and friends over the past years for Case products and the development of Anry.
In 2015, we offered the Case New Year Concert, which is an integration of hulusi or cucurbit flute, folk music of Yunnan province, with symphony. Two years later, we cooperated with the well-known composer Xia Liang again. This time, we strived harder for excellence in all aspects, from music integration to pure western music. We spared no effort to present the high-level and professional concert.
Few private enterprises in China can afford to hold a grand concert like this. We chose Yunnan Grand Theater, the best theater in Yunnan province, as the venue, and the pianos played at the concert worth hundreds of thousand dollars. We made every endeavor to create a concert of the highest quality.
Professionalism and excellence were clearly reflected in the composition of performers. Xia Liang served as music director. Nie'er Symphony Orchestra performed at the concert. Lu Chen, a famous host from Phoenix TV in Hong Kong, served as the host of the concert. Other performers included the famous music conductor Wang Linlin, violinist Zhang Le, who has a lifetime contract with the Metropolitan Opera House, Li Shuman, a young pianist from China National Symphony Orchestra, and others. The perfect cooperation of the performers made the concert really impressive. The innovative spirit that Xia Liang holds towards symphony is distinctly felt.
This is the heartfelt words from a listener at the concert. It may take some time for the public to understand and appreciate a pure symphony, but when Xiaohe Tangshui (Little Running River), Yunhe Tianlai (Paradisiacal Sound of Yunan), Dahe Dongliu (River Running Eastward) and other melodies were sounded, the audience were all impressed.
In fact, it echoes with the Anry Spirit and Case Spirit that we both promote. We always try to change for the better, to integrate well and share with others. We always strive to provide high quality service, to innovate and improve with our partners, build sound relationship with clients and harmonious partnership with suppliers.
We aim to create a positive humanistic environment and constantly cultivate the thoughts of continuous learning and innovations.
Just as Mr. Chen Lin, construction machinery business manager of CNH Industrial (China) addressed at the concert, "Cultural confidence represents a fundamental and profound force that sustains the development of a country and a nation, as pointed out by the report delivered at the 19th National Congress. Culture is a torch, lighting our road ahead. Culture is a drum, encouraging us to press forward. Culture is a star, inspiring us to look forward with hope to the future. This is the purpose of the concert.
Mr. Jerome lncrease Case, the founder of Case Corp and a famous inventor, not only dedicated himself to promoting the most excellent machinery equipment across the world, but also established the Case Western Reserve University. He was committed to the promotion of the latest technology and culture in the world and the communication between different cultures. The Book of Rites, one of the Confucian classics, writes that "Music shares the same ethics with other things", so I sincerely wish that this concert can offer you a very high-level and enjoyable experience."
Yunnan Anry also shares the thought. It entertains the love and passion for the country, the Party, the era and traditional Chinese culture. This concert ended up with the song I Love You, China, which expressed our love for China and showed the positive energy Anry delivered in company, which includes "Happy Work, and Happy Life", "Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you" and "Cherish what you have and get. Be grateful". It also presented that Anry has always been practicing the principle of "Walk the talk, and actions speak louder than words."
We express sincere thanks to all making contributions to the concert and the audience who came here from afar to attend the concert. I wish this concert will bring us wonderful memories.
After the concert, Mr. Wang Zheng'an, president of Yunnan Anry, composer Xia Liang and leaders from Case Corp and all artists posed for pictures.


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Facing Immigration Fraud Charges? Here's What You Need To Know
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By Vinas & Graham
Immigration fraud is a crime in the United States. There are many different types of immigration fraud, and some of them carry steeper penalties than others. Regardless of the difference in penalties, all immigration fraud charges are a potential threat to your freedom.
If you are under investigation or you have been charged with immigration fraud, you need an attorney who is experienced in criminal immigration cases. Not all criminal defense attorneys are prepared to handle cases dealing with immigration laws, but Houston attorneys at Vinas & Graham, PLLC have the experience and skills you need to defend your case.
What Is Immigration Fraud?
The United States government keeps track of all foreign citizens who enter the country. Non-citizens are required to comply with United States immigration procedures and processes. Immigration fraud occurs when someone circumvents United States immigration laws by fraudulent means.
Both United States citizens and non-citizens may be charged with immigration fraud crimes. As immigration crackdowns continue across the country, more people are being investigated and charged with immigration fraud. Immigration laws are complex, especially now that many laws, including Texas state immigration laws, continually face challenges in our court system.
Common Types Of Immigration Fraud
Marriage fraud when one or both spouses enter into a marriage for the purpose of circumventing the immigration system.
Fraudulent documents such as passports, visas, or other immigration related-documents that are counterfeit, belong to another person, or contain false information.
Providing false information on immigration forms and applications.
Issuing passports without proper permissions and authority.
Providing false information about immigration status to work in the United States.
Offering immigration services without proper qualifications or offering scam immigration services.
Providing false information for immigration sponsorship.
Hiring immigrants in violation of immigration laws to avoid taxes, minimum wage requirements, and other expenses.
Immigration Fraud Penalties
Fraud penalties vary based on the type of fraud and whether or not there were any aggravating factors. For example, forging or counterfeiting documentation may lead to 10 years in prison as a first offense crime. If documents were forged to facilitate a crime of drugs or terrorism, the defendant could see up to 25 years in prison. A defendant who is a repeat offender may face steeper prison sentences, as well.
Deportation is another potential penalty for non-citizens charged with immigration fraud. If you were previously deported from the United States, you might lose the right to ever return to the country. With all of the factors and complexities of immigration law, your defense can only be entrusted to a knowledgeable and skilled attorney.
Defenses To Immigration Fraud
Just because you are charged with immigration fraud, does not mean that you will be convicted. A commonly raised defense in immigration fraud cases is that the defendant did not intend to defraud the immigration system. Sometimes language barriers result in miscommunication, and inaccurate information ends up in documents as a result.
Unfortunately, immigrants are sometimes victims of someone else's fraud. Immigrants may rely on advice from people holding themselves out as immigration experts, but those people and their businesses turn out to be scams. As a result of these scams, immigrants who relied on bad advice may unintentionally violate immigration laws.
In other cases, immigration fraud is based on incorrect information. For example, a defendant in a genuine marriage is falsely accused of being in a sham marriage, or a defendant has a compromised immigration status because of a government mistake or inaccuracy.
What To Do If You Are Investigated Or Charged With Immigration Fraud
If you are under investigation or have been charged with immigration fraud, you should not make statements to an investigator or anyone else until you have consulted with an attorney. You also should not give your immigration documents to investigators or other authorities until you have legal representation.
Additionally, you should never ignore immigration letters or notices. It is important to deal with issues that arise right away, but again, you should not deal with these issues on your own. It is critical to have legal representation when you are dealing with any matters related to immigration fraud investigations or charges.
Immigration Fraud Attorneys
If you are being investigated for immigration fraud or you have already been charged, an immigration fraud attorney at Vinas & Graham, PLLC, can help. We will contact the proper authorities in an attempt to clear up and settle your immigration matters. We will help prepare a solid defense to prove your innocence. The stakes are high in immigration fraud matters, and your case should only be handled by skilled and experienced attorneys.
Submit an online form or contact our office at 713-229-9992 to schedule a consultation. Follow us on Facebook to learn more about how we can help with immigration investigations and charges.
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DARREN DOUGLAS ARTWORK
Darren Douglas has spent 23 years working as a concept artist in the video games industry, helping shape the vision of many iconic titles such as PlayStation's WipEout, MotorStorm and The Persistence.
Side stepping occasionally into the world of professional comics, Darren has been given many incredible opportunities during his time, including work with 2000AD, the Judge Dredd franchise and many others, producing both cover artwork and content.
While continuing in both of these fields professionally, Darren is now sharing his incredible, personal, eclectic works publicly for the first time.
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the forces of the new emperor effectively took the measure of Isaurian resistance. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 September 2013. Leo III the Isaurian's son and successor, Constantine V, won noteworthy victories in northern Syria and also thoroughly undermined Bulgarian strength. Historical Dictionary of Byzantium. 284 Following the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottoman Turks in 1453, Sultan Mehmed II took the title " Kaysar-i Rm " (the Ottoman Turkish equivalent of Caesar of Rome since he was determined to make the Ottoman Empire the heir of the Eastern Roman. The Cambridge Illustrated History of the Middle Ages. Indeed, early on in the life of the Roman Empire, Greek had become the common language of the Church, the language of scholarship and the arts, and, to a large degree, the lingua franca for trade between provinces and with other nations.
42 One of the most important figures of late antiquity and possibly the last Roman emperor to speak Latin as a first language, 43 Justinian's rule constitutes a distinct epoch, marked by the ambitious but only partly realized renovatio imperii, or "restoration of the Empire". However, she refused to allow religious toleration and contemporary travellers thought her regime was bigoted and superstitious. The Amazing Ancient World - Premier Ancient Civilization Internet Book ACT. 280 The state strictly controlled both the internal and the international trade, and retained the monopoly of issuing coinage, maintaining a durable and flexible monetary system adaptable to trade needs. The Lost World of Byzantium. Includes links to numerous electronic texts. The American Journal of Philology.


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Fiscal union can't save Europe
Josiah Neeley R Street Institute
November 30, 2011 2:15 PM ET
After the horrors of World War II, European leaders such as France's Robert Schuman, West Germany's Konrad Adenauer and Italy's Alcide De Gasperi hoped Europe-wide institutions would submerge rival nationalisms within a unified whole. They started small, with the European Coal and Steel Community, which was formed in 1951 among six Western European nations. But today the European Union is growing into an all-encompassing political union, including an ill-conceived common currency and a European Central Bank that sets a single monetary policy for 17 of the E.U.'s 27 member states.
Among the original aims of European integration was the promotion of cultural harmony among the different peoples of Europe. As Schuman declared in setting forth the original plan in 1950: "Through the consolidation of basic production and the institution of a new High Authority, whose decisions will bind France, Germany and the other countries that join, this proposal represents the first concrete step towards a European federation, imperative for the preservation of peace."
Well, this hasn't exactly worked out as planned. A debt crisis originating in Greece has spread first to Italy, Spain and Portugal, and now threatens even Northern Europe's economic core. Last week Germany was unable to sell more than two billion euros' worth of bonds, and interests rates are spiking throughout the Eurozone.
The European elite's response to the crisis has been to call for even greater fiscal and political integration. This will only exacerbate the current problems. As Bentley University economics professor Scott Sumner has noted, fiscal union means "German taxpayers would be asked to pay for wasteful government programs in Greece and Sicily, even as German voters would have no say in how the money is spent. That's a recipe for non-stop discord, for a revival of nationalism."
Advocates of the European Union often cite the United States as a model of successful continent-wide government. Some have even suggested that the problem with Europe is that it is not centralized enough. On this view, the modern E.U. resembles not so much the American constitutional system as it does its predecessor, the Articles of Confederation.
Europe, however, is not America. The American colonists were a diverse lot, but they lacked the profound differences in culture, language, history and religion that separate the Greeks from the Germans and the Finns from the French. Even so, the American Constitution was almost not ratified. The two largest states, Virginia and New York (the equivalents of France and Germany in today's Europe), ratified it only by narrow margins, and Rhode Island didn't ratify it until 1790, the year after it went into effect. Moreover, Europe lacks the equivalent of a George Washington, a figure beloved throughout the continent. Washington's popularity and moral authority allowed the fiscal integration of the new American union to succeed.
Even more fundamentally, the American experiment in federalism succeeded because it was animated by a spirit of liberty that is largely absent from the E.U. As Daniel Hannan, a British representative to the E.U., has noted, the preamble to the American Constitution begins with the words "We the people," whereas the preamble to the European Constitution (which was rejected by French and Dutch voters but later restyled as "the Lisbon Treaty") begins "His Majesty the King of the Belgians …" While the American Constitution sets out briefly and succinctly the basic structure of government, the Lisbon Treaty runs for hundreds of pages and includes provisions dealing with such mundane matters as the "promotion of European sporting issues, while taking account of the specific nature of sport, its structures based on voluntary activity and its social and educational function."
The undemocratic nature of the E.U. can be seen in the way it has responded to the current crisis. On October 11, the government of Slovakia refused to ratify a bailout for Greece. Two days later, the bailout was approved under a new government. Three weeks later, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou announced plans to subject the proposed bailout plan to a referendum. He too was quickly replaced. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi managed to hang on to power despite allegations of corruption, prostitution and worse, but was forced to resign when he appeared insufficiently committed to austerity measures suggested by the rest of Europe. The new Italian cabinet contains precisely zero elected officials.
Europe's technocratic elite is right to think that having a single continental monetary policy without a unified fiscal policy will lead to disaster (though this is something they should have realized before they gave us the euro). But they fail to recognize that fiscal policy cannot be separated from national sovereignty. Rule by technocrats may delay economic disaster, but it cannot paper over conflicts of vital national interests indefinitely. If the European Union wants to survive, it needs to plan for an orderly break-up of its currency union. And to remain viable over the long run, it must give more latitude to the prerogatives and liberties of its individual member states, rather than trying to lash them all together so that the sinking of one will cause the rest to drown.
Josiah Neeley is an analyst with the Anne and Tobin Armstrong Center on Energy & the Environment at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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Do you see them hiding their phone?
I never seen my ex's phone. When I would ask why he was hiding it he would say, "I'm not hiding it. I have to keep it in my pocket so I don't forget it". He tried to attribute that to his ADHD. Don't believe it.


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Biografia
Non sono noti documenti in grado di ricostruire la biografia del pittore, del quale si hanno notizie solamente nel limitato arco di tempo tra il 1480 e il 1500. Nel 1482-83 lavora insieme a Giovanni Gadio per la stesura e la decorazione di un antifonario in due volumi e di un salterio per il Duomo di Cremona, il primo pervenutoci e il secondo perduto.

Non confermato è un suo intervento decorativo, che risalirebbe al 1460, nella Rocca dei Rossi di Roccabianca. Suoi sarebbero anche quattordici Trionfi nei tarocchi del Mazzo Pierpont-Morgan, oggi disperso in varie sedi. Tra il 1486-87 è ancora a Cremona per lavori nella chiesa di San Rocco e nello Spedale della Pietà, perduti.

Stile
Le poche opere firmate e quelle attribuite sono caratterizzate da una esuberante fantasia decorativa e da una notevole preziosità cromatica. Nella tecnica esecutiva e compositiva emerge una personalità di origine lombarda, la cui arte ha subito influenze dalla scuola ferrarese e dalla tradizione miniatoria cremonese.

Opere
Trionfi, Mazzo Pierpont-Morgan, 1450-1455.
Madonna con il Bambino, 1480, Ferrara, Palazzo dei Diamanti.
Antifonario in due volumi (Corale IV e V), 1482-83, Cremona, Duomo.
Madonna del latte tra sant'Agnese e santa Caterina d'Alessandria, 1490, (già Milano, collezione Cologna), Ferrara, collezione Cavallini Sgarbi.
Mistica figura di Cristo, fine XV secolo, Londra, National Gallery.
San Giorgio e la principessa, fine XV secolo, Brescia, Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo.
Santa Caterina d'Alessandria adorata da una monaca (recto), Santo francescano (?) (verso), 1500 circa Bergamo, Accademia Carrara.
Adorazione del Bambino e due santi, Cremona, Pinacoteca Ala Ponzone.

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Bibliografia

AA. VV., Studi di storia dell'arte in onore di Maria Luisa Gatti Perer, Vita e Pensiero, Milano 1999

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Tarocchi

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As a state program manager at Jhpiego, Ashish Kumar Srivastava has successfully demonstrated the model of postpartum family planning (PPFP) implementation, which contributed to India's first strategic document on PPFP multi-year plan in alignment of the goals of FP2020. He has co-authored an article, published in international journal Contraception, highlighting that task sharing can be done without compromising on the quality of services in resource-constrained settings.
As a public health person I understood that FP being the most cost effective and high impact intervention to avert mortality of infant as well as pregnant women is best suited intervention for my native state Madhya Pradesh; state with high Infant mortality in India. After successful implementation of PPFP program there, opportunity to work in Bihar; state with highest Total fertility Rate which poses a new challenge of poor access and low quality services motivated me.


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'Liberal Sherpa' Who Falsely Accused Tucker Carlson Of Sexual Assault Arrested For Kidnapping Mom
By Daily Caller News Foundation December 11, 2022 December 11, 2022
By Brianna Lyman
Former Fox News guest Cathy Areu, who accused Fox News host and Daily Caller co-founder Tucker Carlson of sexual assault in 2020, was arrested Friday for kidnapping and exploiting her mother.
Fifty-one year-old Areu, previously known as the "liberal sherpa," was booked Friday on several felonies, including kidnapping, elderly exploitation and organized scheme to defraud, according to the Miami Herald.
Cathy Areu, once known as the "Liberal Sherpa" on Fox News, was arrested for kidnapping and extorting over $224,000 from her elderly mother.
She also unsuccessfully tried to sue Fox News for sexual harassment — a case that was tossed out of court.https://t.co/n3rSmZOThY
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) December 9, 2022
Authorities have reportedly been trying to arrest her since June but allege that Areu has tried to evade authorities and fled the country. Investigators claim Areu began exploiting her elderly mother in 2019, having allegedly turned her mother's home over to herself via a quit claim deed, according to the Herald. (RELATED: Tucker Carlson Presses Guest On 'Sexism Laws' Mirroring Profanity Laws)
Areu then allegedly made several bank withdrawals from her mother's account and opened credit cards in her mother's name.
Authorities say Areu involuntary committed her mother to assisted living facilities "in an attempt to gain control over her mother's financial assets," the Herald reported. Areu is accused of dragging her mother from her home to the facility, with neighbors alerting the police after noticing the woman's shoe in the driveway, according to the report.
Areu's arrest comes more than a year after a judge tossed out a federal lawsuit Areu filed against several Fox News hosts over alleged sexual harassment and assault. Her claim was dismissed with the judge ruling she did not have legal standing for her claims since she was an unpaid guest.
Areu claimed that the alleged sexual assault took place on Dec. 10, the day of the "Tucker Carlson Tonight" Christmas Party. However the network-wide Christmas party occurred that night, according to The Spectator World. There were reportedly several inconsistencies in Areu's filing, with Areu's lawyer telling The Spectator World that Areu mixed up the dates.
The suit also reportedly claimed that Carlson told Areu he would only briefly stop by his Christmas party and that he wouldn't be with his wife or kids. The Spectator World reported Carlson stayed the entire duration of the party and was with his wife.
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One of the most useful technologies currently being used for drinking water monitoring is biotoxicity monitoring. Toxicity testing is currently being used by a number of drinking water utilities to detect a contamination event. Toxicity monitoring is used in conjunction with conventional monitoring to supplement the information available and provide drinking water engineers with the time needed to make crucial decisions in the event of an actual contamination event.
Toxicity testing is based on exposing an organism to a water or wastewater sample and measuring the effect. Standard methods involve exposing species of freshwater invertebrates or fish (fathead minnows) to the water sample -- but these methods are far too slow for counter-terrorism monitoring.
There is a more effective method that uses a bacteria-based biosensor. These systems combine a bacterial species with an electronic measuring device to produce a sensitive and rapid test method in a single instrument. This technology has demonstrated the potential to quickly detect a broad range of toxic agents. The metabolism of bacterial cells, like all living cells, is supported by a broad range of continuous biochemical reactions that can be disrupted by toxic chemicals. By coupling a cell suspension with the appropriate instrument that can measure the metabolic rate of the cells, an operational biosensor can be developed.
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This rapid response is key to a utility's ability to take response actions. The time between sampling and the time potentially contaminated water reaches a consumer is influenced by the sampling locations and the hydraulic characteristics that determine the water's fate and transport. The faster an early warning system responds, the greater the time available for the utility to respond, producing a greater margin of safety.
Instruments employing bacteria-based biosensors are capable of detecting a wide range of chemical contaminants and toxins. This is because they detect the effect (toxicity) of the compounds and not specific compounds. Because of the diverse group of chemicals that could be used to contaminate a water supply, this type of broad screen is necessary.
Bacteria-based biosensors also produce reliable and reproducible results and offer a high level of sensitivity but a very low incidence of false alarms. Best results are achieved by normalizing the sensitivity of the system to the local water quality by establishing an adequate baseline of data. It is against this baseline that future sample test data will be compared to determine if there has been any significant change in water quality.
A commercially available bacteria-based monitoring system that that is being used by more than 70 drinking water systems throughout the United States and Canada is the Microtox toxicity test system. Microtox technology uses a bacterial species known as Vibrio fischeri, a strain of luminescent bacteria specially selected for its sensitivity to many chemicals. This microorganism is uniquely suited for this application because it produces light during its normal metabolism. Toxic compounds in a sample that adversely affect the metabolism of the organisms cause a decreased rate of luminescence -- that is, they cause the organisms to produce less light. The light output from these organisms under normal conditions is relatively constant and can be easily detected by a properly designed luminometer. The higher the level of toxicity in a water sample, however, the greater and faster the reduction in light.
Microtox systems have been in continuous use in a number of high profile situations and locations in recent years. Prior to September 2001, Microtox Test Systems were used during the Olympic Games in three U.S. cities, the 2000 Democratic National Convention and during periods of heightened security such as the 1991 Gulf War. Following the attacks of September 11, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began employing the system to monitor the drinking water supplied to the Pentagon. Many other public and private drinking water utilities across the country followed suit.
A typical application of the technology involves collecting samples at regular intervals from numerous points in the water system such as the intake from the water source (reservoir, river, etc.), various points throughout the treatment process, before and after chlorination and at key points in the distribution system. If required, a portable biosensor test system can be used to analyze samples at remote locations without having to bring samples back to the lab. This is particularly important for remote and rural water systems.
The data from the toxicity analyses are compared to the baseline toxicity data that has been developed from previous analyses. Each utility uses a pre-determined "action level" (i.e., the increase in toxicity above a baseline) that defines a possible contamination event. Any sample data that shows an incursion from the usual baseline data above the action level indicates a change in water quality and triggers a pre-planned response by the drinking water utility. The response will range, depending upon the magnitude of the incursion, from additional testing to confirm the initial result to more extreme actions such as changes in treatment, stopping intake from the contaminated source and immediate notification of appropriate authorities, media and consumers.
As an added benefit, toxicity monitoring can also detect other contamination events not related to an intentional act, such as cross-connections with sewerage lines, backflow contamination, or source contamination from leaking pipelines or tanks.
Current concerns demand increased vigilance to assure that our drinking water supplies remain safe and secure. Each and every drinking water treatment plant across the country and around the world needs to institute an effective security program to guard against tampering. Physical security is important, but it is not enough. Drinking water utilities need to include in their safety and security plans rapid analytical techniques for both routine monitoring and emergency response operations. These technologies are a key part of a comprehensive security plan and should be used in conjunction with procedures to stop the supply of water and notify residents and authorities if any contamination is confirmed.


A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all on the list.
A personal thank you for all the assistance I've obtained from the list over the last year. You all have a great 2019 of camping. Hope you see you on the road.
Very nice- thanks for the pics; hope to see you guys out there!


Therefore, NBOI would like to acknowledge some of the organizations that come along side of us to aid in the effort to Bring Hope one child at a time: We like to render honor unto whom honor is due and in keeping with that, NBOI reserves this page to make mention of the partners and supporters who make the ministry possible.
We believe that investing in the local community is the best way to bing hope and have long-lasting transformation in the lives of the children we have the opportunity to impact. Our partners have years of experience working with abused and abandoned children. They are best able to communicate and exemplify character development for these children in the cultural framework the orphans operate. Working with our community of friends transforms more than just the orphan, through the connections established, it transforms the community overflowing to the next. While NBOI raises funds and awareness, our friends develop, mobilize, educate, protect, and disciple orphans and communities daily.
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NBOI is proud of its partnership with EvanTell an organization whose passion is to declare the Gospel clearly and simply around the world, and equip believers to do the same through resources, events, training, and mentoring.
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Rainbow of Hope (Rainbow House) operates as a place of safety for abused and abandoned children aged 0 – 12 years of age. As a safe home, Rainbow House currently offers a place where neglected, abused and abandoned children can receive physical, emotional and educational support and care.
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Nicholas Christopher McNeil (born August 19, 1981), better known by his ring name Percy Watson, is an American professional wrestler, commentator, and former professional football player. He is best known for his time with WWE as a commentator on the NXT brand, 205 Live, and WWE Main Event.

College and professional football career
Nick McNeil graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's degree in computer information systems. He was a three time All-Southern Conference selection at left defensive end for the Catamounts. As a sophomore, he led the Southern Conference in sacks with 10. As a junior, he led the conference in fumble recoveries. He finished his collegiate career tied for fourth all-time on the WCU tackles-for-loss list with 45. He finished sixth on the WCU all-time sack list with 18.5. McNeil had experience in professional football from 2004-2006, spending time on the National Football League practice squads of the Green Bay Packers and Washington Redskins, as well as being on the offseason rosters of the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants.

Professional wrestling career

World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE

Florida Championship Wrestling (2009–2011)
McNeil signed a developmental deal with World Wrestling Entertainment in 2009 and began training with their developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). He made his FCW debut in September 2009 under his real name Nick McNeil, however shortly after that he tweaked his name to Chris McNeil. On October 1, 2009, he re-introduced himself as Percy Watson along with his tag team partner Darren Young and they called themselves the South Beach Party Boys.

NXT (2010–2013)
McNeil participated in the second season of NXT under the name of Percy Watson, with Montel Vontavious Porter as his mentor. Watson made his debut on the June 8, 2010 episode of NXT with the nickname "Showtime" Percy Watson, teaming with MVP and defeating Husky Harris and Cody Rhodes. Watson was noted for being fun,  energetic and similar to Eddie Murphy. As part of his gimmick, Watson wore red glasses and even wrestled with his glasses on.

In the NXT poll on the June 29 episode, Watson was ranked in second place, just behind Kaval. On July 6, Watson won the Talk-the-Talk challenge and was rewarded with the chance to host a talk show the following week. In his talk show segment, Watson had his Pro MVP as his talk show guest. However, in order to make a statement, Watson tried to set up MVP to receive an attack from the other Rookies, but the other Pros came to MVP's aid. On the July 20 episode of NXT, Watson was a guest on MVP's VIP Lounge, where he was confronted by MVP about his actions the previous week. The two made amends after a heartfelt apology from Watson. On the July 27 episode of NXT, Watson became the first Rookie to defeat a Pro in a singles match by defeating Zack Ryder. On the August 17 episode of NXT, Watson was eliminated from the show, finishing fifth overall. After Season 2 of NXT, Watson then competed in various dark matches but never appeared on WWE programming.

Watson returned on WWE programming on the September 8 episode of WWE Superstars without glasses and with a more toned-down gimmick, teaming with Titus O'Neil in a losing effort against Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks. He then redebuted on the fifth season of NXT not as a Rookie, but as Titus O'Neil's friend and tag team partner. Watson and O'Neil would enjoy success against Derrick Bateman and Tyson Kidd, as well as Bateman and JTG. However, Watson and O'Neil would find themselves unable to beat Darren Young and JTG. Watson would also compete as a singles competitor on NXT, earning wins against the likes of Tyler Reks and Heath Slater.

After O'Neil turned his back on the fans, he urged Watson to do the same on the January 25, 2012 episode of NXT. When Watson refused, O'Neil shoved him and a match between the two was booked, leading to O'Neil defeating Watson. O'Neil continued to attack Watson after the match, leading to Alex Riley saving Watson. On the February 1 and February 29 episodes of NXT, Watson and Riley teamed up to face O'Neil and Young, but were defeated both times. On the March 7 episode of NXT, Watson received his rematch against O'Neil and defeated O'Neil. From late April, Watson was involved in a storyline in which he was blamed for various backstage attacks on other wrestlers, but the storyline was abruptly dropped as NXT Redemption drew to a close. On the final episode of the fifth season of NXT on June 13, Watson teamed with Derrick Bateman in a loss to Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks.

After the conclusion of NXT Redemption, NXT transitioned into the renamed Florida Championship Wrestling developmental territory. Watson continued on appearing on the rebooted NXT in a loss to Jinder Mahal on the July 18 episode of NXT. It would be the start of a losing streak for Watson, who went on to lose to the likes of Kassius Ohno and Leo Kruger in 2012. Watson then formed an occasional team with Yoshi Tatsu, but they could find no success either; losing to the Ascension (Conor O'Brian and Kenneth Cameron) on the November 14, 2012 episode of NXT. On the January 23, 2013 episode of NXT, Watson and Tatsu entered the NXT Tag Team Championship Tournament to crown the inaugural champions but were defeated by The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) in the first round. On May 17, 2013, Watson was released; his final televised match was a loss in a six-man tag match against The Shield.

Independent circuit (2014)
After being released, Watson made his independent debut on June 14, 2014 at Universal Championship Wrestling event called UCW Hometown Throwdown, in Georgia where he lost to Lance Hoyt.

Return to WWE (2016–2019)
On November 30, 2016, at the NXT taping, Watson returned as the third man in the broadcast booth, joining Tom Phillips and Corey Graves. Graves made a full-time move to the Raw brand's commentary booth in early 2017, with Nigel McGuinness joining Watson and Phillips. On April 10, 2018, Watson debuted as a color commentator on 205 Live, alongside Vic Joseph and also on Main Event by next day.

Watson was replaced on 205 Live by Aiden English as of January 22, 2019 and moved to NXT. During WrestleMania 35 weekend he did commentary for Worlds Collide with Vic Joseph. In April he was replaced on Main Event by various people including Sam Roberts and David Otunga. Then at the NXT tapings in May, he was replaced on the commentary team by Beth Phoenix. On May 11, it was reported Watson would be departing the company to pursue ventures outside of wrestling.

Championships and accomplishments
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Ranked No. 238 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2010

References

External links
 FCW Profile
 College Football profile
 WWE Profile

1981 births
African-American players of American football
African-American male professional wrestlers
American football linebackers
American male professional wrestlers
Living people
Sportspeople from Lawton, Oklahoma
Players of American football from Tampa, Florida
Sportspeople from Tampa, Florida
Professional wrestlers from North Carolina
Washington Redskins players
Western Carolina Catamounts football players
21st-century African-American sportspeople
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If you've ever seen predators in a circus act, you'll know how intense the experience is. You can smell and hear the animals, see their muscles flex, stare into their eyes. As you watch them perform with their trainer, they suddenly become personalities: awesome and dangerous.
The British animal trainer Alex Lacey's performance at the Carre's winter show was a work of art:an elegant ballet of harmony as he maneuvered the animals into various figures formed through simple actions like jumping, rolling, and sitting; all performed in a state of complete trust and compliance. The climax arrives the moment Alex dips his head between the jaws of the only male lion, Masai. Entwined, they are one, as though the boundary between man and animal has temporarily been lifted.
Placed completely at the mercy of his lion, this position is the ultimate demonstration of trust between a trainer and his animal.
'I could never dominate my animals', Alex explains, 'so I must be their best friend.' As a member of the audience, this is plain to see.
Circus animals are in the spotlight once again, although not on stage, but in politics. The issue at hand concerns twenty to thirty animals, that is, if we restrict our definition to semi-wild animals such as sea lions, tigers, lions, and elephants that according to some, maybe even you, should be prohibited from performing in The Netherlands.
The slurs and slander directed towards a regular, legal group of professionals and those affiliated –trainers are treated like near criminals, circus directors are threatened, and visitors to the circus are booed– poses some tricky questions. Does this hostile perspective on the circus world secretly contain a deep-rooted distrust to these 'traveling folk'? The circus is traditionally associated with gypsies. 'Bring in the laundry, the circus is coming' is an old saying. Animal activists eagerly pounce on these gut feelings by hanging chains around their necks and gathering in front of the theatre during Carre's winter show, conjuring images of gypsies forcing bears to dance on hot plates.
Do the animal activists realize that the Serbians, who traveled all over Europe from 1860 until the second World War with their dancing bears, had absolutely nothing to do with the circus? Or that dancing bears have been a thing of the past for a very long time? Even Hitler banned dancing bears from his Nazi Reich out of love for bears and hatred for the gypsies. How easy it is to destroy centuries of tradition and put people out on the street in that fit of rechtaberei and self-righteousness (look at how animal-friendly I am)!
The English research report, Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses, explores the physical and mental state of the animals through quantifiable factors such as their levels of stress hormones and the sizes of cages. The report, compiled by those both for and against, uneasily comes to a conclusion: 'There appears to be little evidence to demonstrate that the welfare of animals kept in travelling circuses is any better or any worse than that of other animals kept in other captive environments.' The predatory animals aren't always kept in cages. Yes, it's where they sleep, but during the day large roaming areas are set up. Dancing bears and cycling primates have long been banned. Even the tigers jumping through hoops have been abolished. And not because it hurts them. Animal trainer Tom Dieck described jumping through a burning hoop as being the easiest trick to teach an animal, because as long as they've never had a bad experience with fire, they won't be afraid of it. But alas, the fire department has prohibited it.


The event has been canceled, rescheduled for a later date. MB CERT will hold a night exercise for all trained CERT members in the area. Details will follow, but please put this on your calendar as it will be a great time to brush up on your skills!


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Life and death of a rural village in Garamantian times. Archaeological investigations in the oasis of Fewet (Libyan Sahara)
This volume presents the results of the archaeological investigations in the oasis of Fewet (SW Libyan Sahara), carried out by the Archaeological Mission in the Sahara of the Sapienza University of Rome and directed by L. Mori. Evidences of an ancient rural village were identified under the houses of the modern town of Tan Afella and a large necropolis, dated to the Garamantian times, spread at the fringes of the modern settlement. Until 1997 very little was known on the Garamantian period in the Wadi Tanezzuft area and on the transition from the pastoral to the early-historical phase. This period witnessed the gradual sedentarisation of human groups in the oases, and the development of caravan routes with the flourishing of an intra- and trans-Saharan trade. These processes, determined by significant alterations in climate, which led to the agricultural exploitation of the limited areas where water resources were available - the oases - were archaeologically unknown as far as settlements were concerned. The archaeological surveys and excavations carried out in the area of Fewet were particularly promising and are here analysed in a multidisciplinary perspective, which takes into consideration environmental and anthropological studies in the attempt to reconstruct the culture and the life of people inhabiting the Southern Fezzan region in early-historical times.
Titolo: Life and death of a rural village in Garamantian times. Archaeological investigations in the oasis of Fewet (Libyan Sahara)
MORI, Lucia (Corresponding author)


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How Will Brexit Impact Artists in the UK?
Above: Protestors gather in defence of musicians
With last month seeing Theresa May's deal suffering a third crushing defeat in the House of Commons, and with any kind of reasonable resolution to the Brexit chaos being anything but near, it seems that yet another overlooked consequence of leaving the EU has come to public attention; what does Brexit mean for the music industry?
As it stands currently, simply boarding a plane with a guitar is enough to secure a gig in all EU countries. The free movement system that is now in place makes touring abroad a fairly easy and pain-free process for both UK and EU musicians. However, it seems that Brexit now threatens to end this free movement and to begin placing a whole lot of quite alarming restrictions upon border movements, which presents an impending nightmare for musicians on both sides of the Chanel.
According to the British Phonographic Industry, British musicians earned £365m around the world in 2016, up 11% on the previous year. Since the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016, there have been growing fears that this statistic may be under threat. Although major- labels artists will probably be largely unaffected by the changes to free movement policy, the primary concern lies with upcoming and DIY artists, who rely on smaller first-time abroad gigs to kick start their careers. It is the ability to build a multi-national following that is essential for artists attempting to grow beyond the confines of their country, and yet it's set to get a lot harder to do this under current post-Brexit plans.
Above: Damon Albarn of Gorillaz hits out against Brexit during BRIT Awards acceptance speech
But it's not just UK musicians that should be concerned with the after-effects of Brexit. According to a policy paper released by the government, it could be the case that musicians may be required to have a salary of over £30,000 in order to qualify for UK entry.
UK Music have expressed concerns at this: 'Requiring musicians, songwriters, and producers from the EU to earn salaries of at least £30,000 to work in the UK poses a major threat to the music industry where music creators earn on average £20,504), way below the average for other jobs'.
By placing such restrictions upon foreign artists coming into the UK, an inevitable retaliation by EU countries is bound to see access for UK artists entering EU nations being unnecessarily more difficult.
One such solution has been proposed by the Musicians' Union (MU), who have been strongly urging the government to introduce an EU touring visa that would be 'affordable, multi-entry, admin-light' and would guarantee musicians across the country access to EU countries in a post-Brexit world. There has been no comment from the government concerning this suggestion, but the idea has gained much momentum with various petitions being signed in order to have some kind of assurance for musicians put in place.
An end to free movement is not just a matter of financial concern for the music industry; post Brexit changes threaten to undermine the key principles of collaboration and diversity that the system of free movement between nations currently encourages within the music industry. By making it harder for artists to tour in EU countries and play at festivals overseas, it could be the case that the creative atmosphere of Britain's overseas music market could be irreversibly soured.
Above: Kevin Brennan MP supporting Musicians' Union in their pledge to protect touring rights
Chief Executive of the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) Deborah Annetts has said that "The end of freedom of movement will have a devastating impact on British musicians. The introduction of harsher immigration rules after Brexit will cause declining diversity and creativity in the British music industry. It could also potentially lead to the introduction of reciprocal immigration rules by EU countries."
As with almost every aspect of Brexit, literally no one understands what the full consequences will be, but it's safe to say that there needs to be considerable more attention paid to how musicians will be affected by leaving the EU, before permanent damage is done.
If you would like to get involved with the protection of musician's post-Brexit rights, visit the Musicians' Union website.
https://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/Home/News/2018/Sep/Concerned-About-Your-Right-to-Work-in-the-EU-Post


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NIT Jalandhar Recruitment
Assistant Professor (B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.Phil/Ph.D, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, Any Graduate, MBA/PGDM)
Junior Research Fellow (M.Tech./M.E., B.Tech./B.E.)
JRF/SRF (M.Sc., NET/GATE)
Assistant Professor (B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.Phil/Ph.D, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, Any Graduate, MBA/PGDM) in National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) Recruitment
National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar), Jalandhar, Punjab 144011
(For All Engineering Departments: 4 – year B.Sc. (Engineering) / B.E. / B.Tech. in relevant branch of Engineering with Ph.D. in appropriate area (as approved by concerned Board of Studies). OR Integrated M.E./M Tech with Ph.D. in appropriate branch. (ii) For Department of Chemistry: Ph.D. with B.Sc(3 yrs/4 yrs). and M.Sc. (in appropriate branch) OR Integrated M.Sc with Ph.D in appropriate branch. (iii) For Department of Humanities & management: (a) HUMANITIES- Ph.D. with B.A./B.Sc./BBA/B.Com and M.A./MBA or equivalent PGDM (02 yrs) (b) MANAGEMENT- Ph.D. with B.A./B.Sc./BBA/B.Com and MBA or equivalent PGDM (02 yrs)
NIT Jalandhar
Online applications may be uploaded till 12.07.2019 the link for same will be activated on the Institute website http://www.nitj.ac.in by 12.06.2019.Candidates need to apply online and also submit hard copy of the application. The hard copy of the submitted application along with all relevant supporting self-attested documents must reach the office of the Registrar, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, PO-REC Campus, Jalandhar-144011 by18.07.2019(till 5.00 pm).
All Qualifications, Experiences and Age Limit will be considered as on or before 12.07.2019(Closing date of online application form). 2. All degrees mentioned in the application should be awarded by an Institute/ University recognized by the Government/other Statutory Bodies. 3. As an Institute of National Importance, NIT Jalandhar strives to have a workforce which reflects an all-India character and hence candidates from all over the country are encouraged to apply. 4. Original documents along with one set of self-attested copies will have to be produced at the time of interview for verification. 5. Selected candidates on regular positions will be under probation and will be confirmed subject to satisfactory completion of the probation and other requirements as per Institute rules.
Assistant Professor (06 Vacancies) – Last Date 12 July 2019 (Jalandhar, Punjab), National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) recruits Assistant Professor Fellow Post. Candidates with B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.Phil/Ph.D, M.E/M.Tech, M.Sc, Any Graduate, MBA/PGDM qualified experienced can apply.
Junior Research Fellow (M.Tech./M.E., B.Tech./B.E.) in National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) Recruitment
NIT, Jalandhar, Punjab 144011
M. Tech./M.E. degree in Computer Science and Engineering/ Computer Engineering/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ Equivalent with First Division, and B. Tech./B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering/ Computer Engineering/ Information Technology/ Equivalent with first division.
INR 31,000/- per month or as per project rules
28 year (5 years' relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/ female/Physically Handicapped Candidate)
Good Programming Skill, Knowledge of Software Engineering, Program Analysis concepts
To perform work assigned and assist the PI in various phases of the research project.
Interested candidates may send their application with complete bio-data and photocopies of certificates by post or email to Dr Kuldeep Kumar, Principal Investigator, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, G T Road Bye Pass, Jalandhar, 144011, Punjab (Email-: kumark@nitj.ac.in, kuldeepgargkkr@gmail.com). Selected candidate may be registered for Ph.D. degree at NIT Jalandhar as per institute norms.
Mere, possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate would be selected. The Candidate will be selected on the basis of merit, performance in interview and according to the need of the project. Initially the appointment will be for six months from the date of joining which will be reviewed thereafter and, if found satisfactory, extended further. The Institute reserves the right to accept application at any time, and consider candidates of exceptional credentials. Qualification and experience may be relaxed by the Institute at any point of time for otherwise exceptional candidates. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Detail of
27th June 2019 (Thursday) 10:00 am onward
Venue of
Office of Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
Junior Research Fellow Vacancy – Last Date (Interview) 27 June 2019 (Jalandhar, Punjab), National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) recruits Junior Research Fellow Post. Candidates with M.Tech./M.E., B.Tech./B.E. experienced can apply.
JRF/SRF (M.Sc., NET/GATE) in National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) Recruitment
M. Sc in Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ M. Sc. In Medicinal Chemistry or equivalent with minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidate) (NET/GATE qualified student having prior experience in Organic Synthesis will be preferred)
*JRF= Rs. 12,000/PM + HRA; Master degree with NET/GATE or equivalent *SRF= Rs. 14,000/PM + HRA; Master degree with at least two year of research/teaching experience
JRF (28 year), SRF (32 year). The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years in the case of applicants belonging to scheduled castes/scheduled tribes/OBC/ physically handicapped and women applicants as per CSIR norms.
Design and synthesis of molecules having biological and photophysical properties and their study.
Interested candidates may send their application with CV and supporting document to Dr Virender Singh, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Dr B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar at singhv@nitj.ac.in or hard copy through speed post. The eligible candidate may appear for the interview with complete bio-data and photocopies of certificates with original documents on 21st June 2019 (Friday) 2:00 pm onward in the office room of Head, Department of Chemistry, Dr B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, G T Road Bye Pass, Jalandhar, 144011, Punjab. Selected candidate may be registered for PhD program at NIT Jalandhar as per institute procedure. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
21st June 2019 (Friday) 2:00 pm onward
Office room of Head, Department of Chemistry, Dr B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, G T Road Bye Pass, Jalandhar, 144011, Punjab.
JRF/SRF Vacancy – Last Date (Interview) 21 June 2019 (Jalandhar, Punjab), National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) recruits Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow Post. Candidates with M.Sc., NET/GATE qualified experienced can apply.
Junior Research Fellow (M.Sc., NET/GATE) (CLOSED) in National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) Recruitment
Junior Research Fellow (M.Sc., NET/GATE) (CLOSED)
Post graduate degree (M.Sc.) in Physics with a first class or minimum 60% Marks (or CGPA of 6.5 on 10 point scale) in the qualifying examination. Preference will be given to NET/GATE qualified applicants.
(a) NET/GATE qualified: | 16 000 p.m. (fixed) up to 2 years and | 18 000 p.m. (fixed) for the remaining period. (b) Non-NET/non-GATE: | 14 000 p.m. (fixed) up to 2 years and | 16 000 p.m. (fixed) for the remaining period.
Studied Condensed Matter Physics/Solid State Physics at M.Sc. level.
Last date of application: 20th May, 2019 (5:00 pm) Interested candidates may apply on a plain paper (as per the attached format) by post to the undersigned with bio-data (Matriculation & onwards) accompanied by attested copies of certificate/degrees. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through e-mail with details of the interview date, time and venue. In case of any clarification, the candidate may contact the undersigned.
Junior Research Fellow Vacancy – Last Date 20 May 2019 (Jalandhar, Punjab), National Institute of Technology Jalandhar (NIT Jalandhar) recruits Junior Research Fellow Post. Candidates with M.Sc., NET/GATE qualified experienced can apply.
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About National Institute of Technology (NIT Jalandhar) – नेशनल इंस्टिट्यूट ऑफ़ टेक्नोलॉजी जालंधर:
The Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, popularly known as NIT Jalandhar (NITJ), is a public engineering institute located in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. It is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology of India. It was founded as a joint venture between the governments of Punjab and India, originally under the name Punjab Regional Engineering College, Jalandhar (PREC).
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology was established in 1987 as a Regional Engineering College and was given the status of National Institute of Technology (Deemed University) by the Government of India on October 17, 2002, under the aegis of Ministry of Human Resource Development, New Delhi. Subsequently, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, declared the Institute as "Institute of National Importance" under the act of Parliament-2007.
Website Address:http://www.nitj.ac.in/
Postal Address:National Institute of Technology Jalandhar N.I.T. Post Office Jalandhar – 144 011
Fax:+91-0181-2690320, 2690932
E-mail:director@nitj.ac.in
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Q: Youtube Player API Ended state never fired Hi so i have implemented the Youtube Player API and based on the event i am doing certain things, it is working perfectly for when the video is playing or when it is paused however when the video is ended the ended event is never called, instead it recalls the paused event. I get the url for the video using a get from the url bar, this is working perfectly.
<script>
function get(name){
    if(name=(new RegExp('[?&]'+encodeURIComponent(name)+'=([^&]*)')).exec(location.search))
      return decodeURIComponent(name[1]);
}

//Load player api asynchronously.
var tag = document.createElement('script');
tag.src = "https://www.youtube.com/iframe_api";
var firstScriptTag = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];
firstScriptTag.parentNode.insertBefore(tag, firstScriptTag);
var player;
function onYouTubeIframeAPIReady() {
    player = new YT.Player('player', {
      height: '390',
      width: '640',
      videoId: get('url'),
      events: {
        'onReady': onPlayerReady,
        'onStateChange': onPlayerStateChange
      }
    });
}
function onPlayerReady(evt) {
   // evt.target.playVideo();
}
function onPlayerStateChange(evt) {
    if (evt.data == YT.PlayerState.PLAYING) {
        $.ajax({ url:'insertToDBFromVid.php',
            data: {action : 'playing' },
            type: 'post',
            done: function(result){
                alert(result);
                console.log("Success, Playing");
            },
            error: function(result){
                alert(result)
                console.log("Error in Playing");
            }});

    }
    if (evt.data == YT.PlayerState.ENDED){
        //done=true;
        //console.log("Ended called!");
        $.ajax({ url:'insertToDBFromVid.php',
            data: {action : 'ended' },
            type: 'post',
            done: function(result){
                alert(result);
                console.log("Success, Ended");
            },
            error: function(result){
                alert(result)
                console.log("Error in Ended");
            }});
    }
    if (evt.data == YT.PlayerState.PAUSED) {
        $.ajax({ url:'insertToDBFromVid.php',
            data: {action : 'paused' },
            type: 'post',
            done: function(result){
                alert(result);
                console.log("Success, Paused");
            },
            error: function(result){
                alert(result)
                console.log("Error in Paused");
            }});
    }

}
function stopVideo() {
    player.stopVideo();
}

If anyone can shine a light onto why this is happening it would be greatly appreciated :)

A: There are a number of things I scream at YouTube's API, and your issue you are experiencing is one of them :)
From YouTube API Docs: https://developers.google.com/youtube/iframe_api_reference#Playback_controls

Important: Unlike the pauseVideo function, which leaves the player in the paused (2) state, the stopVideo function could put the player into any not-playing state, including ended (0), paused (2), video cued (5) or unstarted (-1).

So if you use player.stopVideo(), the state may change into any state listed in the quote.
The work-a-round is to not use stopVideo() but instead use:
player.seekTo( player.getDuration(), true );
player.playVideo(); //Can be ommitted if video is already playing

The YouTube player seems to always change the state to ENDED if the player naturally ends. So the above workaround seeks the video to the end of the video, then plays the video so that the video will naturally end.

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