Each year, roughly 13,000 people are killed on U.S. roads by drunk drivers, and hundreds of thousands more are left injured. To stem the tide of senseless deaths, California and Wisconsin are considering new laws mandating that all people convicted of drunk driving to use a technology called an ignition interlock. Before starting a vehicle, convicted drivers must first blow into a device that determines their blood-alcohol level. If the level is too high, the car will not start. According to experts, ignition interlocks, which are already routinely used in 14 states, can reduce subsequent drunk-driving offenses by up to 64%.
Opponents say that interlock manufacturers, to increase profits, have aggressively lobbied to make the units mandatory. Convicted drunk drivers must pay up to $110 a month for them. However, law-enforcement officials say ignition interlocks are very effective in curbing drunk driving. "When the device is on, you see a decrease in repeat offenders," says Barbara Lauer of Florida's Department of Motor Vehicles. "Once it's off, the numbers go right back up."


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Ukraine's top club urges FIFA to remove Iran from 2022 World Cup
Manav Chowdhury
Shakhtar's chief executive wants the Asian side to be moved out of the tournament starting in a few week's time
Ukraine's top football club, Shakhtar Donetsk, on Monday urged FIFA to remove Iran from the 2022 Qatar World Cup because of the country's alleged military support to the Russian invasion. Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin accused Iran of direct participation in terrorist attacks on Ukrainians. Suggesting his own country's team should play in Qatar instead as a replacement.
FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. He further said that "This will be a fair decision that should draw the attention of the whole world to a regime that kills its best people and helps kill Ukrainians. Facilitating the participation of terrorists in the World Cup is politics. Its time to put an end to such policy". However, if an Asian team was suspended there would be no precedent for FIFA to replace it with a European team at the World Cup.
FIFA has suspended Russian teams following its invasion of Ukraine. This also barred Russia from playing in the World Cup qualifying playoffs in March. FIFA normally only suspends national teams when the country's government is judged to have interfered in the independent running of the national soccer federation. Iran will begin their World Cup campaign against England on November 21.
Wales qualified by beating Ukraine in the playoffs in June. In a game that was delayed from March by the war. It will be interesting to see how FIFA will be dealing with this situation as Iran is also facing the problems of strong protests.
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Q: Creating concatenation predicate in prolog that works with only one input instantiation Is it possible to create a predicate in Prolog that concatenates two lists and works in any case of these:
concat(X,Y,[1,2,3,4])
concat(X,[2,3,4],[1,2,3,4])
concat([1,2,3],X,[1,2,3,4])

The best I could make so far was this:
concat([],[],[]).
concat([],X,X).
concat(X,[],X).
concat([X|Y],[A|B],[X|Z]) :- add(Y,[A],K) , add(K,B,Z) .

with the following results:
works correctly:
concat([1,2,3],X,[1,2,3,4])

gives correct answer, then enters infinite loop:
concat(X,[2,3,4],[1,2,3,4])

gives some results (edit: all results, I believe), then enters infinite loop:
concat(X,Y,[1,2,3,4])

results given:
?- concat(X,Y,[1,2,3,4]).
X = [],
Y = [1,2,3,4] ? ;
X = [1,2,3,4],
Y = [] ? ;
X = [1],
Y = [2,3,4] ? ;
X = [1,2],
Y = [3,4] ? ;
X = [1,2,3],
Y = [4] ? ;

I'm trying to make this predicate to learn more about prolog.

A: As stated, you're just redefining append/3. However, as a learning experience you should notice that you can do this in a simpler and more Prolog-y way:
concat([],X,X).
concat([X|Y],A,[X|Z]) :-
     concat(Y,A,Z).

As you see, the definitions for empty second list are needless because in the first definition Prolog copies (or more exactly, unifies) second list to the third (or vice versa) even if it is an empty one. You need to handle an empty list only in the first list to stop the recursion. Besides, using pattern matching you don't need extra predicates to move the head items from a list to another.

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Nikon P7800 review
by Josie Reavely 5 December 2013
The Nikon Coolpix P7700 had a bright lens, plenty of manual control and excellent image quality to recommend it, and with the P7800 things only get better. Josie Reavely takes a closer look in her Nikon P7800 review.
Following on from the success of the Coolpix P7700, the replacement for the flagship model of Nikon's advanced compact range of cameras comes equipped with a raft of high-end features aimed at discerning users.
Previous top-end P-series compacts from Nikon have all featured advanced controls, robust build quality and versatile new technologies, and in these respects the P7800 is no different. While the newcomer inherits many of its predecessor's features, there are a few key changes based on consumer feedback, the most noteworthy of which being the addition of a brand new electronic viewfinder (EVF).
The inclusion of a viewfinder brings the camera in line with its Canon G-series rivals and other high-end compacts such as Fujifilm's X20, and should broaden the camera's appeal among the wider photographic community.
The Nikon Coolpix P7800 shares many of the same high-end specifications as the P7700 it replaces. The 12.2MP, 1/1.7-inch sensor remains unchanged, and the same goes for the 7.1x optical zoom lens (28-200mm in 35mm-equivalent terms), with its bright maximum aperture of f/2.0-4.0. The user interface and tried-and-tested menu system also remains largely the same. While all of this may sound like a cop-out on first inspection, it's worth bearing in mind that the P7700 was – and still is – an impressive and well-specified performer.
Nikon has, however, responded to displeasure from some at the loss of the built-in optical viewfinder included in the P7700's predecessor, the P7100 (a move that was necessary to accommodate a bigger, brighter lens). The new model now incorporates its very own built-in viewfinder, although this time it's of the electronic – rather than the optical – variety. Don't let the fact that it's an EVF put you off, however; the 921k-dot resolution mini-screen is nicely detailed, bright and responsive, displaying plenty of shooting information and providing a live preview of any special effects you may be employing to boot.
The LCD retains its fully-articulating design, together with its 3-inch dimensions and 921k-dot resolution, but it's been revamped with a new RGBW design. This incorporates white dots among the red, green and blue ones in order to maintain a bright display in sunlight and to help reduce the strain placed on the camera's battery. The P7800 also offers Wi-Fi connectivity options when using the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter, which enables users to control the camera remotely and to transfer and share images between compatible devices.
Aside from a few tweaks to the design of the camera, to allow for the inclusion of the new viewfinder, the remainder of the P7800's feature-set looks familiar. At its heart is Nikon's EXPEED C2 image processor that allows the camera to shoot at 8fps for a maximum of six frames. The camera also features the same full HD (1080p) video mode as the P7700, complete with stereo sound recording, and maintains useful features such as manual adjustments to camera settings, zooming and in-camera special effects while filming is in progress. Furthermore, images can be captured in either Raw or JPEG formats (or both at once), with a full array of automatic and manual exposure modes on hand to help you get as creative as you desire.
Design and handling
As with previous P-series models, the P7800 is primarily aimed at advanced enthusiasts and professional users. To that end, the familiar interface incorporates an array of physical controls that allow for quick manual adjustments to be made to the most important camera settings, without the user needing to delve into the camera's menu system. In addition to physical controls used to adjust settings such as image quality, ISO and white balance, it's possible to make quick alterations to the level of exposure compensation and features such as AE/AF-lock. Two useful programmable Fn buttons also allow for customised storage of frequently-used modes or functions, which enable users to customise the way the camera works in order to suit their personal style of shooting.
While the design of the P7800 may not be worlds apart from that of its predecessors, the inclusion of the new EVF has necessitated a slight reworking of the control layout. The top panel of the camera sees some marked changes, with the removal of the Quick Menu Dial and a slight shift of the remainder of the controls towards the right-hand side to make space for the EVF. There's also a newly added Display button to the right of the viewfinder, allowing users to quickly toggle between the EVF and rear LCD - a useful addition, but we still can't help but hanker after something more akin to an automatic eye-sensor design which would maximise ease of use. The camera overall remains roughly the same size as the P7700, although it's a shade taller in order to accommodate the viewfinder.
Otherwise, all the controls are well placed and simple to operate, with a raft of manual, automatic and creative options available via the well-stocked mode dial. The dual-control dial design remains practical and intuitive to use when adjusting settings, although we did find the menu system a little awkward, with the more advanced exposure modes coming equipped with several screens of options to scroll through. This could be easily improved through the incorporation of the simpler tab-style layout seen on Nikon's other cameras.
Quick to start up, the P7800 is ready to shoot in under a second. The lens quickly protrudes to assume its default wideangle position, with a gentle push or pull of the zoom lever that surrounds the shutter release button enabling fast, fine control over the focal length. AF acquisition is speedy and precise, in both bright and dark conditions, while the fairly wide spread of AF points across the frame means that the camera copes pretty well with off-centre subjects too. For moving subjects, the AF Tracking mode does a decent job of keeping up with more unpredictable ones, which will no doubt please those intending to use the camera for capturing sports or for wildlife photography.
Focusing while filming HD movies is quick and quiet, although the sound of the zoom does tend to get picked up by the camera's internal microphone if you choose to alter the focal length while recording. Manual focus can be employed using the scroll wheel on the back of the camera, with an on-screen distance scale and magnified portion of the frame displayed in the centre of the screen helping to fine-tune your focus.
Continuous shooting is pleasingly nippy, with the top rate of 8fps proving useful for capturing moving targets, although it goes without saying that a larger buffer would have increased the appeal of this feature even further.
The P7800's LCD is nicely detailed and, as promised by the incorporation of that new RGBW design, is bright enough to enable shooting under most daylight conditions. The 921k-dot EVF is also very usable, offering a pleasingly detailed display with a fast refresh rate and a good level of brightness. The previously mentioned facility to preview the effects of any creative filters or other enhancements on your final image is also welcome, and something that wouldn't be possible were this an optical viewfinder.
The controls with which the P7800 is endowed means that you have all of the key functions you need at your fingertips, making for a pleasurable, streamlined shooting experience for the most part. The ability to program the Fn1 and Fn2 buttons (located on the front and top of the camera respectively) makes the camera even more versatile, as do the three user-definable exposure modes on the mode dial.
The main menu system the one area where we can see some room for improvement. The number of options available for fine-tuning grows and shrinks according to the complexity of the exposure mode you happen to be using at the time, making the system more manageable when you're shooting on Auto than in Manual. In the latter option there are several pages of options to explore, which is great from the perspective of user control, although a little more organisation here would improve usability even further.
With the P7700, the price you paid for top-notch image quality was write speed, particularly when shooting Raw files. And, with the same sensor and processor on board the P7800, this niggle is still present, although you can minimise the lag by investing in a fast SDHC or SDXC memory card. If, however, you're happy to remain patient while the camera works its magic in the Raw mode, you'll be richly rewarded. Raw files are, on the whole, accurately exposed, with extra detail ready to be pulled out of deeper shadows and brighter highlights in high-contrast scenes. Images are faithfully coloured under a range of indoor and outdoor lighting situations, although there are plenty of white balance options on board if you do happen to encounter some tricky mixed lighting.
Like its predecessor, the P7800 is a star performer when it comes to maintaining detail and clarity throughout its native ISO sensitivity range, with perfectly usable images produced right at the top end of the scale and pleasingly clean results at lower settings. Colour fidelity is also well preserved across the board, making the camera a good choice for photographers that prefer to avoid using the on-board flash under low-light conditions. The light-gathering ability of the fast f/2.0-4.0 lens also comes in handy when working in dim locations, plus the built-in VR system helps to compensate for mild camera shake.
The camera's Effects modes, which are accessed via the mode dial, provide some scope for in-camera creativity. There's a decent range of options available, including Painting, Zoom Exposure, Defocus During Exposure and Cross Process to name a few, although our favourite has to be the Creative Monochrome option. This doesn't simply desaturate the scene; users have a high degree of control over a range of parameters, from the size and prevalence of the grain to the level of contrast. Although it's possible to achieve good results with each of the settings, we found the P7800's ability to emulate the look and feel of black and white film particularly endearing.
Close-up shooting is another strong point with the P7800, with a regular macro mode joined by a super-close-focusing option that lets you fill the frame with smaller subjects and interesting details. The built-in flash is also useful when the situation calls for a little extra illumination, with a respectable range of modes on hand to help maximise the quality of flash-lit images. That said, the ability to couple the P7800 with an external flash unit is certainly a bonus for particularly discerning strobists looking to get the very best out of the camera.
Like the model it replaces, there's a lot to love about the Nikon P7800. Aesthetically it may be something of an acquired taste, but the same could be said of its similarly-specified rivals from other manufacturers. There's a certain charm about the chunky design of this no-nonsense camera, with the control layout and comfortable front and rear grips making this little powerhouse a pleasure to shoot with.
The range of automatic and advanced shooting modes on offer mean that the P7800 easily satisfies the needs of novices and enthusiasts alike. And, with user-friendly styling and top-notch image quality on top of that, the P7800 proves to be a real contender in the advanced compact arena.
Good ergonomics
User-friendly controls
Good range of automatic and creative modes
Plenty of manual functionality
Superb image quality
Well controlled noise at high ISOs
Manual video mode (Full HD)
Good quality EVF
Menus in the advanced modes could be more streamlined
A little slow when processing large amounts of data
Nikon P7800: Key Specifications
Sensor: 1/1.7-in. type CMOS, 12.2MP
ISO: 80-3200 (exp. to ISO 6400-equivalent in PASM modes)
Processor: EXPEED C2
Video: Full HD 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) / Stereo sound
Autofocus: AF, Manual, Face Detection, Centre, Multi, Tracking, Single, Continuous
Metering system: Multi, CW, Spot
Flash: Yes, pop-up, plus hotshoe
Viewfinder: 921K-dot eye-level EVF, 100% coverage
Display: 3-inch, 921,000-dots, Vari-angle
Burst mode: 8fps full resolution
Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC / 86MB internal
Weight: (inc. batt.): 399g
Josie Reavely is a Hampshire-based technical journalist. You can view more of Josie's work on her website.
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Virginia statutes allow law enforcement and prosecutors to recognize different forms of possession when charging drug possession. Both of these forms largely coincide with how we define "possession" of items in our everyday lives.
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Напомена: Исказује се од 1991. као самостално насеље настало издвајањем из насеља Жупа, где су и садржани подаци од 1857. до 1931. У 1948. такође је исказивано као самостално насеље.

Попис 1991.

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Извори
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Continued consequence after 'abject failure' in Afghanistan
Chad Groening
An immigration reform organization is voicing serious opposition to the Biden administration's plan to expedite the resettlement of Afghan refugees who were airlifted to the U.S.
One of those refugees has been charged with sexually abusing a young girl at a U.S. military base. The incident took place at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, where two Marines witnessed 24-year-old Afghan national Mohammad Tariq touching a young girl in an inappropriate manner. Tariq, who has been charged with sexually abusing the child, argued through his interpreters that he did nothing wrong and that the behavior was "part of his culture."
Mehlman
This incident comes as the Biden administration is quietly crafting a plan to accelerate the resettlement of tens of thousands of Afghans, many of whom will be unvetted, to the United States in the upcoming months.
"This is part of the ongoing consequence of the Biden administration's abject failure to get out of Afghanistan in any sort of honorable way," responds Ira Mehlman, a spokesman for the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR). "Everything collapsed around them. They had no plan to get out people who should have gotten out, and a lot of the people who did get out were just people who managed to make their way to Kabul Airport and force their way onto airplanes."
Mehlman says that was not the criteria for the Afghan airlift.
"We were going to help the people who helped us, which we did not do," he points out. "Instead we had this haphazard flow of people onto planes and here to the United States, and the administration's trying to expedite resettlement."
The FAIR spokesman reiterates that Mohammad Tariq is a prime example of what can happen when the government fails to vet whom they allow into the country.
"Some of them might not be the kind of people that we want here," he warns.
Penn. court can't find mail-in voting in constitution but top court might
A pro-family activist is predicting the Democrat-controlled Pennsylvania Supreme Court will overturn a lower court that cited the state constitution when it struck down a 2019 voting law.


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Florida Supreme Court Throws Out Kidnapping Conviction
The Miami Herald reports that the Florida Supreme Court tossed out a kidnapping conviction for a Hialeah man who stole a truck with a 2-year-old sleeping in the back seat.
The Court, in a split decision, said prosecutors did not prove that the accused knew the little girl was asleep in the back of the extended cab pickup truck he stole in May 2006.
It was proven at trial that the accused and another man stole the truck as its owners left it idling briefly in front of a Hialeah furniture store. The truck was found, ransacked, within 30 minutes. The child, though crying, was unharmed.
A jury convicted the accused of kidnapping, burglary to an occupied conveyance, and grand theft auto.
The Third District Court of Appeal - the appellate court for Miami-Dade County - affirmed the kidnapping verdict.
The Supreme Court's ruling said that, "[the accused] maintains that he had no knowledge that there was a child asleep in the backseat when he stole the vehicle, and the lack of evidence in the record certainly supports his argument."
Having been enhanced as a "career criminal," the accused will still serve 30 years for the burglary conviction.
Eric Matheny is a criminal defense attorney serving Miami-Dade and Broward. Call today to discuss your case.


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Contributing Scholar: David Brady
Party Instability: Why American Politics Feels Broken
America's political instability is occurring because of deep, ongoing economic and demographic structural changes that are causing existing voting blocs to regroup and reconsider which issues motivate them and which party they support.
"Globalization and Political Instability" by David Brady
American Interest
"What American History Can Teach Us" by David Brady
Stanford Magazine
"Economics in a Time of Political Instability" by David Brady and Michael Spence
"Flipping the House: What '94, '06, '10 Turnout Tells Us" by David Brady and Brett Parker
"Will The Undecided Decide The Election?" by David Brady
"Unstable Majorities: Polarization, Party Sorting, and Political Stalemate" by Morris Fiorina
Read "A Historical Perspective" by Morris Fiorina
Area 45: Unstable Majorities: Polarization, Party Sorting, And Political Stalemate Featuring Morris Fiorina
Up Next Nuclear Power: The Clean Energy Everyone Overlooks
American politics feels broken because existing voting blocs are regrouping and reconsidering which issues motivate them and which political party they support. Ongoing economic and demographic structural changes have led to control of the legislative and executive branches shifting back and forth. While this is not the first time in the history this has occurred, political parties will need to figure out a winning combination of policies that can consistently win them elections in order to stabilize American politics.
How does political instability affect economic growth?
Why are other nations affected by the US political instability?
Read "Globalization and Political Instability" by David Brady, available here.
Read "What American History Can Teach Us" by David Brady, available here.
Read "Economics in a Time of Political Instability" by David Brady and Michael Spence. Available here.
Read "Flipping the House: What '94, '06, '10 Turnout Tells Us" by David Brady and Brett Parker, available here.
American politics feels more chaotic and unstable than ever. Our political parties have sorted into ideological opposites.
But there is a reason for all this turmoil: America's political instability is occurring because of deep, ongoing economic and demographic structural changes that are causing existing voting blocs to regroup and reconsider which issues motivate them and which party they support.
As a result, control of the legislative and executive branches keeps shifting back and forth.
And notably, these structural changes are affecting countries all over the world.
What is stable today isn't stable tomorrow, and political parties have to adjust in order to find positions that win them a majority of voters.
Lucikly there is a reason to be hopeful: This has happened before in our history.
For example, in response to the Great Depression, Democrats found a winning combination of issues with the New Deal. They promised voters security from financial ruin, made welfare a popular voting platform, and as a result, went on to control Congress for sixty years.
Today, political parties are struggling to find a winning combination of positions on the challenges that are causing people to change political allegiances - including global trade, immigration, automation, access to health care, and inequality.
Once one political party figures out a winning combination of policies that can consistently win them elections, political stability will return.


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Author Interview: Welcome David Hofmeyr @dhofmeyr
Today we welcome author David Hofmeyr for an interview!
"Intense, original, compelling . . . bristles with attitude. So cool. Just read it."--Michael Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Gone and BZRK
In the vein of The Outsiders and the early Western novels of Elmore Leonard, this inventive debut novel, a cross between the cult classic Mad Max movie series and Cormac McCarthy's The Road, blends adrenaline-fueled action with an improbable yet tender romance to offer a rich and vivid portrayal of misfits and loners forced together in their struggle for a better life.
Adam Stone wants freedom and peace. He wants a chance to escape Blackwater, the dust-bowl desert town he grew up in. Most of all, he wants the beautiful Sadie Blood. Alongside Sadie and the dangerous outsider Kane, Adam will ride the Blackwater Trail in a brutal race that will test them all, body and soul. Only the strongest will survive.
The prize? A one-way ticket to Sky-Base and unimaginable luxury.
And for a chance at this new life, Adam will risk everything.
Title: Stone Rider
Author: David Hofmeyr
Publisher: Delacorte
Welcome David!
1. Did you always know you wanted to be a writer or did you want to be something else?
I guess I always knew, but like most people I veered off-course. I've been a waiter, a barman, a radio news anchor, a copywriter, an information architect, and an Advertising Planner. Returning to writing has been a joy. It's my first passion.
2. How long does it take you to write a book from start to finish?
It depends. First drafts should take eight months, leaving enough time for the edits if you need to release a book a year. But a debut is a different beast. Stone Rider took two years to complete.
3. How do you come up with themes for your stories?
Themes emerge. They are the lifeblood of the story and often hit you when you're not writing, when you least expect. On the train, in the shower, or running. Something clicks into place and you just know.
4. Do you have a schedule of when you write?
Yes, but inevitably I end up breaking it. For me the objective is to write 1,000 words a day and aim for a 70,000 word first draft. But hitting that word count is tough when you still work a day job in advertising. You have to allow for ill discipline and writing when the mood strikes. If I'm not feeling inventive I choose to edit instead.
5. How are you able to balance other aspects of your life with your writing?
I don't. I fail. Things are left undone. But I try to have the discipline and rigour to write every day, even if it's just a few lines. It's about rhythm and flow for me. I have to keep it going.
6. What elements do you think make a great story line?
I think the most effective and compelling stories are primal stories. Protecting your home. Protecting your family. Falling in love. Surviving. These stories will always reach out to us. But I love stories that take you into a dark world, where the lead characters must endure in order to come out the other side changed, but alive. Although sometimes not alive is great too. No Country for Old Men.
7. What was the hardest thing about writing a book?
Finding the time to dedicate so many hours to the process. But also the insular nature of writing. Just you and the screen. I often miss the collaborative side of creativity. That's why I enjoy the editing process.
8. How many books have you written so far? Do you have a favorite?
Stone Rider is my debut novel.
9. Do you have a favorite character?
My character, Kane. He's an outsider and a rebel. A Christ-figure. Mysterious and dangerous. He's a huge amount of fun to write.
10. Where do you write?
Mostly at my desk at home in Parson's Green, London. But also on the train, in coffee shops, gastro pubs and dive bars.
11. When deciding on how to publish, what directed you to the route you took?
I attended the Bath Spa Writing for Young People MA, run by Julia Green and her team of wonderful authors. Mimi Thebo, Steve Voake, Lucy Christopher and Nicola Davies. The course produces an anthology containing extracts of the student's novels. The anthology is sent to agents and publishers. This is how I met my agent, Stephanie Thwaites of Curtis Brown, who sold the book to Penguin and Working Title Films. But I had submitted previous novels directly to publishing houses before … and received some great rejections.
12. Have you gotten feedback from family about your book(s)? What do they think?
So far my brother and my father have read Stone Rider and they love the story. Which is cool, because my brother hates science fiction and my dad mostly reads non-fiction. My mom's a writer too and she's waiting to buy the book in the bookstore for authenticity.
13. What kinds of things do you like to do outside of writing?
Travel. Film. Who has time for anything else?
14. What kinds of advice would you give to someone who wants to start writing?
Read. Never stop reading. And don't just read from one genre. Read everything. And then sit down, close your eyes and write what you see in your head. Follow the characters in the scene. Who are they? Where are they going? They will tell you the story.
15. What is your favorite book? favorite author? Do you have an author that inspired/inspires you to write?
I love the prose of Cormac McCarthy. I'd like my own stories to have a fragment of the dream-like lyricism and beauty and also hellishness of his worlds. I like the way he evokes a spirit of humanity. My favourite book is probably The Road. Dark, but with hope.
16. Do you have any go to people when writing a book that help you with your story lines as well as editing, beta reading and such?
Yes, the other writers that I studied with at Bath Spa. Other authors are tirelessly supportive, I've found.
18. Are you working on anything now?
The sequel to Stone Rider … Blood Rider.
Thanks so much for stopping by today, David. It was great having you here. Good luck with the sequel!
I'm the author of The Stone Rider Series. In my day job, I masquerade as a Planning Director for a big advertising firm in the UK.


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Rizeena winning the G2 Queen Mary Stakes (Copyright Trevor Jones)
Tattersalls and Tattersalls Ireland purchases dominated the five-day Royal Ascot meeting winning thirteen races in total, more than double all other sales companies combined, headlined by the victory of €8,500 Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale purchase LETHAL FORCE in the Group 1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes. Tattersalls October yearling sale purchases also dominated, winning eleven races, more than twice the number of all other yearling sales combined with Book 1 of the October Yearling Sale leading the way with six winners.
Tattersalls October yearling purchases also dominated the two-year-old races, winning three of the six juvenile contests. Leading the way was the Clive Brittain-trained RIZEENA who was an impressive winner of the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes. The daughter of IFFRAAJ was purchased by Rabbah Bloodstock at Book 2 of the October Yearling Sale for 50,000 guineas from Round Hill Stud and is now as short as 14-1 for next year's 1,000 Guineas. Equally impressive was the Qatar Racing owned KIYOSHI who ran away with the Group 3 Albany Stakes. The Charlie Hills-trained daughter of DUBAWI is also a graduate of October Book 2 where she was purchased by David Redvers Bloodstock for 80,000 guineas from the draft of Ladyswood Stud. She is now favourite and as short as 7-1 for the 1,000 Guineas next year. The third of the winning Tattersalls two-year-olds was the Paul Cole-trained BERKSHIRE who ran out an impressive winner of the Listed Chesham Stakes and is now second favourite and as short as 14-1 for 2014 2,000 Guineas. The son of MOUNT NELSON is another fine advertisement for October Book 2 where he was purchased by his trainer for 60,000 guineas from the draft of Newsells Park Stud.
Graduates of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale accounted for six winners throughout the week, led by the ill-fated THOMAS CHIPPENDALE (375,000 gns) who tragically suffered a heart-attack moments after bravely winning the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes for Lady Cecil and Sir Robert Ogden. The Aidan O'Brien-trained LEADING LIGHT (520,000 gns) emerged as a live St Leger candidate with a gutsy victory in the Group 3 Queen's Vase, his fourth win from five starts. Other October 1 winners for the week included FORGOTTEN VOICE (230,000 gns) in the Listed Wolferton Handicap, Well Sharp (80,000 gns) in the Ascot Stakes, OPINION (210,000 gns) in the Duke of Edinburgh Handicap and CHIBERTA KING (30,000 gns) in the Queen Alexandra Stakes.
The Tattersalls Royal Ascot roll-of-honour was completed by the Group 2 Duke of Cambridge Stakes winner DUNTLE who was sold at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale for 78,000 guineas, the King George V Stakes winner ELIDOR who was also purchased at the December Foal Sale for 120,000 guineas and BELGIAN BILL, winner of the Royal Hunt Cup, who was purchased at October Book 2 for 55,000 guineas.
The next sale at Tattersalls is the July Sale which takes place from July 10-12. Catalogues are out now and available from Tattersalls and Tattersalls representatives and online at www.tattersalls.com.


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In the wake of shelter-in place orders, eCommerce is more important than ever. At Square, we saw businesses shift online in a matter of weeks, and sometimes days – accelerating existing plans, or discovering the opportunity for the first time.
Businesses in cities large and small are embracing eCommerce as omnichannel selling becomes a necessity for success.
These 50 cities saw the largest increase in eCommerce adoption after the outbreak of COVID-19 in March and April when compared to the first two months of the year.
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Small businesses have pivoted business models, built online operations, and have even started selling completely new products to stay ahead. Here's how one business has adapted to get ahead of the game.
The Russell
The Russell is a fast casual restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri. Lunchtime orders used to provide the bulk of its business. But in Mid-March, when the city issued a stay-at-home ruling, the owners faced a tough choice — furlough staff and close for the foreseeable future, or adapt.
Opting to stay open, they used Square Online to quickly create a marketplace that offered ready-made meals, baked goods, wine, beer, and pantry staples. Menu items may rotate, but all orders are available for curbside pickup or delivery to better meet the needs of their community.
According to David Rusenko, Square's head of eCommerce, the shift to online selling is only just beginning. In fact, he says, eCommerce is here to stay. To get ahead of the curve, here are a few things David recommends keeping in mind.
Consumer behavior may change forever
Buyers will expect more options in how they shop. Even as cities reopen, consumer sentiment and behavior will vary, with many still preferring curbside pickup and delivery. You should continue catering to these expectations. You may find their business not only recovers but grows. Learn more about shifting business operations online.
Selling in more than one channel is necessary, and hard
As consumer expectations shift, businesses need to respond by being present wherever their customers expect them. Going online for the first time can create new logistical challenges, like keeping inventory in sync or tracking orders.
As you digitize operations, consider using tools like loyalty points for purchases made both in-store and online, and sending reminder emails for items left in a cart.
The lines between business types are blurring
Traditional distinctions separating food, retail, services, and nonprofits are disappearing. We've seen new ways of doing business in industries that haven't seen significant change in decades.
Consider a restaurant that now sells groceries and merchandise (retail), hosts a live video cooking class (service), and offers meal donations to front line workers (nonprofit). A robust eCommerce platform can help businesses manage across all of the various ways that they do business, rather than just one.
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Jim Chaney Is Your New Offensive Coordinator
Bret Bielema Adds SEC Experience, Passing Prowess With New OC Hire
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Hey, look. The Big Ten oaf who just wants to pound the football just hired the guy who coached Drew Brees at Purdue, and who made Tyler Bray the SEC's top passer this season. If you want to bitch about plucking the coach off of a 5-7 team whose head coach just got canned, chew on the fact that Tennessee managed to lose despite scoring 30 or more points FOUR TIMES in 2012, and eclipsed that mark nine times total.
Dude scores points, y'all. Official release from the University is below.
FAYETTEVILLE - Jim Chaney, who boasts experience in the NFL, SEC and Big Ten, has been named Arkansas' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, head coach Bret Bielema announced Wednesday.
"Jim Chaney's approach will blend well with my ideas as we work to put together a plan for the team we have and over time develop our specific philosophy," said Bielema. "While he was at Purdue, several of the best coaches in the nation sought his advice on how to use the spread offense. Jim went on to spend a few years in the NFL and gained a new appreciation for a pro-style offense similar to the balanced attack we will look to incorporate at Arkansas. He has spent his career developing numerous players for the NFL including Drew Brees. He knows the SEC, having coached at Tennessee, and is familiar with what it takes to be successful in this conference. He is an upbeat and positive person who has proven at every stop he is an elite coach in our profession."
Chaney spent the last four seasons at Tennessee as the Vols' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and was the interim coach for UT's 37-17 win against Kentucky in the 2012 season finale. Prior to his time in Knoxville, he coached the St. Louis Rams for three seasons after nine years as offensive coordinator at Purdue. Chaney also has held recruiting coordinator duties at three different schools.
Chaney oversaw the development of UT quarterback Tyler Bray, who was named the Vols' starter as a true freshman. After playing in 28 career games, Bray moved into the top five in many of the school's passing categories, ranking fourth in passing touchdowns, fourth in passing yards, fourth in pass attempts and fifth in completions.
In 2012, Bray passed for 3,619 yards and 34 touchdowns. His touchdowns were the seventh-most in a season in SEC history, and his passing yards ranked 11th in conference history. Bray also broke the Tennessee single-game record with 530 yards passing, a record previously held by Peyton Manning and the second-highest single-game total in SEC history.
Also during the 2012 season, wide receiver Justin Hunter ranked third in the SEC with 1,083 receiving yards and was fourth in the conference with an average of 6.1 receptions per game. His 73 catches ranked as the second-highest single-season total in UT history, and his receiving yards ranked third on the school's single-season list. As a team, Tennessee led the SEC and was fourth in the NCAA allowing an average of 0.67 sacks per game. The Vols also ranked 16th in the country in passing offense, 19th in total offense, 23rd in scoring offense and 33rd in passing efficiency.
In 2011, Tennessee scored at least 40 points in three of their first four games and ended the season third in the SEC in passing offense and fewest sacks allowed. Wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers led the SEC in receptions with 67 and was second in the conference with 1,040 receiving yards on his way to earning first-team All-SEC honors from the Associated Press.
The 2010 offense produced 71 plays of 20-or-more yards, 19 which went for touchdowns, despite fielding a new quarterback, new starting running back and an overhauled offensive line. Hunter set the Tennessee freshman record with seven receiving touchdowns and averaged a team-high 25.9 yards per catch as he earned a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team. Bray broke Tennessee freshman records with 1,849 passing yards, 125 completions and 18 passing touchdowns and became the first UT quarterback to throw multiple touchdowns in six straight games since Manning. Running back Tauren Poole also excelled, rushing for 1,034 yards in his first season as the starter.
Before his time at Tennessee, Chaney spent three seasons with the St. Louis Rams. He coached the offensive line two seasons and worked with the tight ends in 2008. Chaney's offensive line blocked for running back Steven Jackson, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards all three seasons Chaney was in St. Louis.
Chaney made the move to professional football after nine years as Purdue's offensive coordinator. In his first four seasons, he also was the Boilermakers' recruiting coordinator and helped break a 13-year bowl drought in his first season. In his time there, Purdue led the Big Ten in passing offense five times and passing offense three times. The Boilermakers were ranked in the top 10 in the NCAA in total offense six times, including in 2000 when they were fourth in the country.
While at Purdue, Chaney tutored quarterback Drew Brees, who was drafted in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers and was named Super Bowl XLIV MVP and the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in 2008 and 2009. Brees led the NCAA in total offense in 2000, averaging 349.1 yards per game, and won the Maxwell Award. Chaney also helped direct Tim Stratton to the inaugural John Mackey Award, given to the nation's best tight end, in 2000. The 2000 team also won the Big Ten and advanced to the Rose Bowl for the first time in 33 years.
As recruiting coordinator, Chaney helped Purdue sign some of the country's top high school talent. The 1998 class ranked second in the Big Ten and 11th nationally, and each of his final five signing classes were in the top 30 in the nation.
Before Purdue, Chaney was at Wyoming for four years, serving as offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator from 1994-96 and was a graduate assistant coaching tight ends coach in 1993. Chaney began his coaching career at Cal State Fullerton in 1985. He served in many areas, including offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator.
A native of Holden, Mo., Chaney earned his bachelor's degree in physical education from Central Missouri State in 1985. He played nose guard for Central Missouri State and was named an all-conference performer as a senior.
Chaney and his wife, Lisa, have two daughters, Elizabeth and Sara.
Jim Chaney Coaching History
Dec. 2012 Arkansas (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks)2009-12 Tennessee (Offensive Coordinator)2008 St. Louis Rams (Tight Ends)2006-07 St. Louis Rams (Offensive Line)2002-05 Purdue (Offensive Coordinator)1997-2001 Purdue (Offensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator)1994-96 Wyoming (Offensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator)1993 Wyoming (Graduate Assistant-Tight Ends)1989-92 Cal State Fullerton (Offensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator)1988 Western Michigan (Offensive Line)1985-87 Cal State Fullerton (Offensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator)
Birthdate: Jan. 12, 1962
Home Town: Holden, Mo.
Family: Wife, Lisa; Daughters, Elizabeth and Sara
Bowl Games: Music City Bowl, 2010; Chick-fil-A Bowl, 2009; Sun Bowl, 2004; Capital One Bowl, 2004; Sun Bowl, 2002; Sun Bowl, 2001; Rose Bowl, 2001; Outback Bowl, 2000; Alamo Bowl, 1998; Alamo Bowl, 1997; Copper Bowl, 1993
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Productive app updates while prioritizing the customer
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Publishing app updates keep developers innovating their product, but if you don't listen to users and stay mindful of important feedback you could be spinning your wheels.
Product innovation is essential for companies that want to have a high-performing app. Top companies that stay ahead of the curve are constantly changing, experimenting and creating new ways for users to engage with products. However, when implementing new app features or experiences, customers need to be at the center of the innovation process.
Companies can use testing, research, and consumer feedback to inform product decisions, and product teams can leverage their unique position as the juncture of customers and the development team to create a great product. When companies make experience changes without keeping users at the center of the innovation process, there is always a risk of alienating your user base. The best companies know how to balance innovation with customer expectations and experience.
In a recent conversation with Scott Ings, who holds an MBA from Stanford, and is the VP of Product at Apptimize, he talks about the problems when sending updates to your app stores products, the risks of not listening to your users, how to implement a feedback system, and more.
ADM: What are the common roadblocks product teams face when implementing a new app feature or experience?
Ings: The first roadblock is that there are never enough resources or enough time to do all the things that are on your roadmap. Prioritization is extremely difficult especially when you're not sure what is going to succeed.
The second hurdle is that product teams tend to have trouble defining the scope of the work. What should be included in a Minimum Viable Product? Where should we draw the line on what makes it in the initial release?
The third issue is that product teams often aren't disciplined about clearly defining and documenting the goal of the new app or feature. This means once it's been released, there is a lack of clarity around whether it was successful and what to do next as a result.
ADM: How can companies prioritize the customer when creating a new app or adding new features to an existing app?
Ings: Customer research is really important, but you also have to test the hypotheses that you're making. If a customer tells you that they have a certain problem or that a part of your app is confusing, you can't assume there is an obvious solution. You need to combine user feedback with analytics to help you generate ideas on how to improve the experience. The next step is to test the hypothesis either with a Minimum Viable Product of a new feature or sometimes just making a simple tweak and then proving the hypothesis with A/B testing. You learn from the results, make adjustments, and repeat.
ADM: Why should companies use consumer data and insights to inform app UX?
Ings: At the end of the day, you're creating experiences for the customers that use your app. If you don't listen to them (either to their words or their actions), how can you build a product that is engaging/useful to them?
ADM: How can companies adapt to customer feedback when implementing new app features?
Ings: Being agile and iterative is the key. We see that the top performing companies that stay ahead of the curve are constantly changing and experimenting. They try new things really quickly. If the new thing sticks, then they iterate to improve it. If it doesn't, they scrap it quickly and move on.
ADM: What are the risks of implementing features without understanding how your customer uses your app and what they're looking for in the app experience?
Ings: There is always a risk of building something your customer doesn't like. It's often difficult to do all the research before development and create the perfect product spec before launching. At Apptimize, we usually see that successful teams strike a delicate balance between a deep understanding of customer problems and a willingness to rapidly iterate on different potential solutions. They also plan ahead and build in safeguards that allow them to disable a risky feature if it's buggy or customers aren't responding positively.
ADM: How can product teams effectively advocate for app features to the C-Suite?
Ings: A/B testing is a great way to do this. I've seen a lot of teams be really successful with creating a lightweight version of the new feature or idea, releasing it to a subset of users, and measuring the impact. If the feature is a great idea, then you have the data to prove that it's worth more investment.
ADM: Why are product teams well-suited to drive innovation within a company?
Ings: Innovative ideas can come from anywhere, but product teams sit a critical juncture between the customers and the development team. Our jobs are to translate what customers into what it's possible to build.
About Scott Ings
Scott is the VP of Product at Apptimize where he leads product strategy for their cross-platform experimentation tools. Previously, he was VP of Product Management at Applied Predictive Technologies, a retail analytics and experimentation company that was acquired by MasterCard in 2015. He has an MBA from Stanford and a BSE in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Duke.
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SEALS FALL IN OVERTIME
The San Diego Seals fell to the Philadelphia Wings in overtime on Friday night at Pechanga Arena. The Seals closed a two-goal gap with 36 seconds left on the clock on back-to-back goals from forward Zack Greer, but ultimately fell in the extra frame.
"Obviously not the result we wanted," said General Manager and Head Coach Patrick Merrill. "We had a good start offensively, a bad second quarter and just couldn't get it done in overtime. I'm proud of our guys for inching back in the fourth, but ultimately couldn't get the job done."
A hot start in San Diego, the Seals led 6-2 after the first quarter of play. The Wings stormed back in the second to tie things up and take the lead into the locker room at half. A back-and-forth second half from both sides knotted the game in the final seconds with Philadelphia earning the victory in the first possession of overtime.
"Zack is such a big game player," continued Merrill. "He was clutch all game, especially those last two goals. Sucks we couldn't finish the job after we got so close. Our offense was moving the ball better and that's encouraging."
Forward Zack Greer led the Seals offense with three goals and seven points on the night, including the game-tying goal. Forward Austin Staats netted three goals, while forward Wesley Berg added five assists. The Seals power-play connected on 66% of their chances.
"We have a big opportunity tomorrow night," concluded Merrill. "Luckily, we get to turn the page quick and get back it. We'll get some rest, regroup and get ready for Colorado."
The Seals head to Colorado to face the Mammoth on Saturday night at Ball Arena. With a win, San Diego can clinch a playoff spot in the 2022 NLL Chase For The Championship. The game will be available on ESPN+.
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Is this delay always be the case? Or by the time the data can be visible even after 10 mins?
I tried 2 or 3 times in different days, but the delays is still huge, in hours.

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2018 Election Guide: What to Know and Where to Vote Nov. 6
By Kaitlin Flanigan • Published November 1, 2018 • Updated on November 6, 2018 at 3:54 pm
Voters across New England are expected to cast their ballots in statewide races on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Below, you'll find state-by-state election day resources, including links to secretary of state offices to find polling places and report suspicious activity at polling locations.
Polls in the Bay State will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., but early voting is already underway and ends Friday, Nov. 2. Click here for a full list of early voting locations.
Wondering where your polling location is or what your voter registration status is? Click here to enter your name, zip code and birthday to find out.
Voters who arrive at a polling location but find out that they're not on the list or believe they're listed incorrectly can still cast a provisional ballot, according to the Massachusetts secretary of state's office.
If you see something suspicious at the polls, please call 1-800-462-VOTE (8683)
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Click here for a full list of candidates running in statewide, congressional, and local races.
Polls in the Granite State open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and voters are allowed to register at the polls if they're qualified.
There have been legal challenges to the state's voter identification law, and it appears the law will stay in place through this election. Click here and here for details on registering to vote and the voter ID law.
Wondering what the status of your absentee ballot is or where your polling place is? Click here to learn these details, along with learning who your clerk is and where the town office is located. Remember: Absentee ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on Nov. 6 to be counted. Click here for a full list of general election candidates and constitutional amendment questions.
New Hampshire does not provide provisional ballots because residents are allowed to register to vote the day of an election; however, residents who register to vote the day of are asked to bring all necessary documents to prove residency.
Voters who see suspicious activity at a polling place are asked to contact the polling place's moderator. They can also call hotlines for the state's Attorney General's Office or Secretary of State, which are 866-868-3703 and 603-271-3242 respectively.
Depending on where you live, polls can open anywhere between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., and all of them close at 8 p.m. The last day to register to vote by mail has passed, but Maine residents can head to their town office or city hall to register to vote by Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Click here to look up your voting place, the candidates on your ballot and how to contact your elected officials.
Wondering if you're already registered to vote? Click here to find a list of municipal clerks and registrars.
The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Thursday, Nov. 1. Click here to request one, along with details on absentee voting.
Maine does allow a resident to cast a so-called "challenge ballot," which is counted the night of the election when a resident wants to register to vote but doesn't have the necessary ID to show residency. Someone from the Secretary of State's election division will follow up with the resident who casts a challenge ballot, which the election division says is rare.
Any concerns at a voting place should be brought up to the warden on site. The Maine Secretary of State's election division would also like residents to bring their concerns to them by calling them at 207-624-7650.
Voters in Vermont can head to the polls as early as 5 a.m. in some places, but all polls close by 7 p.m., and the state has provided a downloadable list of Vermont's general election polling places.
Vermont residents can register to vote leading up to and including the day of the general election on Nov. 6 either online or by visiting their town or city clerk's office. Only first-time voters who registered by mail have to bring an ID to cast a ballot.
Planning to vote by absentee ballot? Click here to request and track the status of an absentee ballot; however, all absentee ballot requests must be made by 5 p.m. or the close of the town clerk's office on the day before the election, which in this instance is Nov. 5, according to the Vermont Secretary of State's election division.
Election officials say that using a provisional ballot in Vermont is rare, but are allowed if a voter signs an affidavit swearing they have submitted an application prior to the deadline.
Voters who notice something strange are asked to report suspicious activity to the polling place's presiding officer, which in most cases will be the town clerk.
Polls in Connecticut open at 6 a.m. on Nov. 6, and will close by 8 p.m. Although the deadline to register to vote by mail and online has passed, Connecticut residents can still register by heading to their local town hall's Registrar of Voters to fill out an application by 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, or head to their designated election day registration place to register to vote on Election Day. Note: An election day registration place is different from a polling place.
Click here to download a registration that can be printed out, and click here to find the address to your Registrar of Voters office.
Voters who need an absentee ballot can request an emergency ballot within six days of the election.
Residents who would like to check their registration status and find their polling place can check the Connecticut Secretary of State's voter registration lookup portal online.
Although poll workers will ask for an ID at a polling location, residents who don't have ID on them can sign an affidavit. Click here for more information on identification requirements in Connecticut.
A hotline is available for Connecticut voters to report suspicious activity at polling places to the state's election enforcement committee: 1-866-733-2463.
Unfortunately for Rhode Island residents, the deadline to register to vote has passed. However, residents can still view and update their voter record and find their polling place. Most polling places will open at 7 a.m., and all will close by 8 p.m.
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Deutsche were seeking to syndicate an INR 2,036 million mezzanine tranche in a securitisation of truck finance receivables but were struggling as there was no investor appetite for mezzanine debt in India. GuarantCo, in collaboration with FMO, was able to guarantee the mezzanine tranche thereby enabling the successful securitisation.
GuarantCo and FMO's facility helped demonstrate the commercial viability of mezzanine guarantees in the nascent Indian securitisation market and today Shriram is able to get such guarantees from private sector banks. GuarantCo and FMO's intervention helped this transition to more sophisticated financial products thus building additional capacity in the local capital markets.
Shriram finances small truck owner-operators who would otherwise have to borrow from unlicensed money lenders. The finance enables thousands of low-income truck drivers to purchase their own vehicles rather than remaining employees. The mezzanine guarantee was a product not available from Indian investors. This intervention enabled a much larger capital markets transaction to be completed without which Shriram would have reduced its support to the sector.
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Greenberg Traurig's Linda M. Ricci Receives 2022 'Top Women of Law' Honor from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
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BOSTON – Sept. 13, 2022 – Linda M. Ricci, shareholder in the Boston office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's 2022 "Top Women of Law." This highly coveted honor celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of women attorneys as leaders, educators, and mentors, and for their pro bono, social justice, advocacy, and business efforts. Ricci and fellow award recipients will be honored at a reception in Boston Nov. 16.
A shareholder in the firm's White Collar Defense & Special Investigations Practice, Ricci focuses on matters related to corporate compliance and internal investigations, government investigations, money laundering violations, criminal tax offenses, forfeiture, wire fraud, securities fraud, theft of public funds, obstruction of justice, insider trading, and health care fraud. She draws from more than 15 years of experience working for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts, where she served as chief of the Narcotics and Money Laundering Unit and was a member of the Economic Crimes Unit.
Ricci also has experience handling internal investigations in a variety of industries, including the pharmaceutical industry, the medical device industry, the international vitamin industry, and the airline publication industry. She conducts internal investigations, handles grand jury matters, responds to regulatory and law enforcement requests, and provides legal advice to public and private corporations, boards of directors, special committees, and officers, and individuals.
Ricci is an active member of the firm's Women's Initiative, the firm's Trial Practice, and the Women's White Collar Defense Association (Thought Leadership Committee).
Outside the office, Ricci is a member of the National Charity League and the Middlesex Chapter (sustaining member), and she volunteers at Open Table Maynard, a local food pantry and community meal service. She is a member of the Yale Law School New England Steering Committee and is an admissions ambassador/interviewer for Dartmouth College. Ricci also regularly volunteers at her children's school in Concord, Massachusetts and has served on the School Advisory Council for Concord Public Schools.
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Congress Debates Detention of Migrant Children
Posted on 19/09/2018 by Fotous
Congress may weigh in on a rule governing the detention of migrant children.
The so-called Flores Settlement Agreement limits the time children may be held in immigration detention to 20 days. Flores has gotten in the way of Trump administration plans to detain families together as a unit after they cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Earlier in September, the administration issued a proposed rule that would allow migrant children to be held longer than 20 days along with adult family members.
But as Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin pointed out Tuesday at a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, the courts are not likely to let the proposed rule change stand.
"It's going to be a high probability. The courts will intervene, and this rule-making will never be put into effect," Johnson said.
The rule is currently in a public comment period.
Without congressional intervention, the agencies enforcing immigration policy are in a bind. They have only two options when family units enter the country illegally.
"And both of them are bad," Johnson said. "We either have to enforce the law, and then we're forced to separate parents from children, and nobody wants that to happen, OK? That's no longer the policy. Or revert to the Obama-era policy — which is what we're under right now — which is when we apprehend these families, we can't hold them, we can't really determine parentage, and we release them into the interior."
Inefficient system
The House of Representatives' Appropriations Committee approved a budget amendment in June that would overrule Flores and permit children to be detained indefinitely.
But Democratic senators on Tuesday were heated in their opposition to detaining children at all.
Citing the high costs of building additional detention facilities and keeping people in them, Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri called for increasing the efficiency of the immigration system which can keep people on hold for years before their cases get through the immigration courts.
"Our system on asylum determination and removal couldn't be more inefficient," McCaskill said. "We should be starting with a bill that requires electronic records! Do you know, if they have to do a hearing in Texas and the file is in California, they have to FedEx the file? No system in this country is still all-paper. No system in this country is still all-paper except this one!"
The immigration courts currently have a backlog of almost 800,000 cases.
To other Democratic senators, the issue is one of children's physical and mental health.
"What this hearing comes down to for me is whether the federal government should be keeping children in detention indefinitely while waiting for a judge to review their case. That's frankly not who we are as a country," declared Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire.
The number of children held in detention grew to 12,800 in September. Most are unaccompanied minors, but 419 are children who were separated from their families and have yet to be reunited.
Members of the panel of four government witnesses at the hearing pointed out that under the current system, disparity exists between single adults who illegally cross the border and families. The adults are put in detention; the families are released.
And according to Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Joseph Edlow, there is a big difference in the length of time to adjudicate cases. The immigration status of those in detention is about 40 days. For those not in detention, it's 752 days.
"The modification of the Flores Agreement is more so a deterrence … by creating the legal framework that does not create disparity in the treatment of single adults and or family units," said Robert Perez, acting deputy commissioner of Customs and Border Protection.
Edlow indicated the federal government will stick up for its proposed rule. "The department will stand ready to defend the challenges as they come forward," he told the senators.
To Johnson, the situation is an opportunity for Congress to act "and pass a law and fix this particular problem."
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We've recently seen Google crack down on rogue apps and patch some server-side security issues, but let's not forget Android does have a small measure of built-in security: app permissions. But as with those pesky EULAs, many users tend to breeze through the permissions screen. And Android forces even the most attentive readers to accept or deny all permissions requested by an app. But the newest nightly builds of the CyanogenMod custom ROM include a clever patch allowing users to grant and revoke permissions individually -- something like the TISSA security manager we're still awaiting. Obviously playing God with permissions can crash your applications: with great power comes great responsibility. But we figure if you're running aftermarket firmware on a rooted phone, you're comfortable experimenting. See how it works in the video after the break, then hit the source link to download.


Merchant payments processing firm Century Business Solutions is adding a new solution to its eBizCharge payments gateway offering, and this time, it's for helping businesses manage finances on the back end.
The company revealed Thursday (Dec. 17) that it is integrating digital invoicing capabilities within the gateway, dubbing it eBizCharge Connect.
The platform aims to heighten companies' ability to accept payment via credit card and ACH and automate invoice processing, as well as to heighten their record-keeping procedures.
Companies on the eBizCharge portal can pay invoices online, and it supports partial payment and recurring payment. The solution is mobile-friendly, meaning businesses can accept payments and create invoices from smartphones and tablets. The payments are then processed through the eBizCharge gateway, the company said.
The information is also automatically integrated into existing ERP systems, allowing companies to aggregate financial data without the risk or error that comes from manual data entry.
Century Business Solutions added that the eInvoicing feature utilizes the same encryption and tokenization technologies in use by the eBizCharge payment gateway.
In a statement, Century Business Solutions VP of Software Engineering Mo Elhanafy said that eBizCharge Connect is part of the company's broader effort to ease friction in digital payments for both corporations and their customers.


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All four Notts County players currently out on loan made a contribution in their weekend performances.
Frontman Tyrell Waite returned to his former club Ilkeston FC and scored their second goal from the spot in a 2-0 triumph over Stamford AFC.
Waite was pleased to get on the scoresheet and told ilkestonfc.co.uk: "I've come back here to score as many goals as I can and to get some first team appearances under my belt.
"I'm lucky because the usual penalty taker Laurie Wilson has let me have this one and I'm grateful for that because I'm looking to take every chance I can.
The 19-year-old added: "It's been great to come back to a club I know really well and it's a chance for me to get some games under my belt.
"It's feels nice to have that match day feeling again.
"It's a good feeling knowing you're going out there to perform for a whole 90 minutes and that is ultimately what I've come out on-loan for."
Another Magpies striker, Malachi Lavelle-Moore, was also on the scoresheet on his debut for Grantham Town against Worksop Town.
He was assisted by another County player, midfielder Kyle Dixon, whose free-kick allowed Lavelle-Moore to touch home.
Although the duo impressed, Grantham were beaten 3-1 by Worksop.
Completing the loan round-up, Andy Haworth helped Tamworth to a 2-0 win over Boston United.
The winger provided a through-ball for the Lambs' 64th minute opener, which got them on their way to FA Trophy second round victory.


English: variant of Freer 1. French (Frère): from frère 'brother', used as a byname for the younger of two brothers.
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You can see how Frere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Frere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Frere families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Frere families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Frere's in the USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Frere families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Frere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Frere ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Frere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Frere census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Frere. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.
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What is the average Frere lifespan?
Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Frere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Frere in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2004.
An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Frere ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.


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