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Question: What is the format of NCTP Tournaments?
Answer: The format is Round-robin with no Ad scoring (at Deuce, the next point wins the game). We use regulation courts and balls for all of our age groups. I.E. No quickstart balls in use.
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Welcome to Wednesday Want. Each week, our team will pluck a car from our thousands-strong Car Suggestions forum and give it some time in the spotlight. From the weird to the wonderful, we'll be covering the full automotive spectrum. You can check out past Wednesday Want entries right here.
Europeans define Ford by its hot hatchbacks. Every one of Ford's smaller models has to have a quick version, or it's just not a Ford.
The Fiesta, Escort, Focus and even the larger Sierra and Mondeo have all had their engines, suspension and bodywork tweaked for a spicier model. First there were the XR models and then more recently the ST cars, turning mum or dad's grocery-getter into a country road champion. But it all started in 1980, with a really very humble car indeed.
Of course Ford Europe had been making rapid cars for some time before then. The company was successful on the rally stages with limited RS editions of its Mk1 and Mk2 Escort saloons. However, the introduction of the Volkswagen Golf GTI in 1976 changed just about everything.
Ford had just introduced its own new small car in 1976. The Fiesta (not to be confused with the Festiva, which was a rebadged Kia Pride for North America) was the definition of a supermini. 11 and a half feet long, Ford built the Fiesta to be small, cheap and easy to service. Rear drum brakes, a solid rear axle and a series of straight-four engines that were already in their third decade completed the picture.
But the Fiesta was light and rather good fun to drive, and that got Ford thinking. Volkswagen had shown with the slightly larger and heavier Golf that there was an appetite for a quicker car. Ford itself knew that sporting accessories, related to its rally and RS program, were popular too. So began the experiment.
Ford took regular 1300 (1.3-liter) Sport models and began a makeover. Surprisingly the engine remained untouched, with just 65hp. Ford beefed up the suspension and added an anti-roll bar, along with adding servo assistance for the brakes, but otherwise there was little mechanical difference. It even retained its four-speed manual gearbox.
Instead the company took its Series-X accessories catalog and applied everything. The car acquired 13-inch alloys and low profile tires, halogen driving lights, wheelarch extensions, special front seats with gaudy trim, a four-spoke steering wheel and sports gearknob, a rev counter, special side decals – basically this was off-the-shelf Fast and Furious, but in 1980. And in Dagenham.
Ford called the resulting car the Supersport, and limited it to just 3,000 examples — all in the UK. With 65hp it wasn't exactly sporting, but it was still fun to drive and an 11 second 0-60mph sprint wasn't dreadful for the time.
It proved to be a roaring success. The following year Ford went all-out with the 83hp XR2, starting a hot hatch dynasty that persists to this day. The Supersport started it all, and is one of the most collectable Ford models today as a result.

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"TM vs. the Orchestra" is the combination of TM's music with classical orchestral music which has been "microgrooved" by the band. Although they don't have the opportunity to perform this project regularly, they still enjoy the big challenge as much as composer Wolfgang Radl likes to create tons of sheets for the biggest sideband you could imagine as jazz musician.
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Wolfgang Radl (bass, arranger)
Tm vs. The Orchestra, that's the vision of confronting two different universes. We have a jazz band that plays pop, minimal music and drum'n bass, and we have an orchestra that plays baroque, classical and romantic music – and together it sounds really big!
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Woah, haha. When I first quickly looked at the cover I thought the "Bass" was another word..
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Does the guy do a Van Terminator to the bass after he catches it? Are they Five Star Frog Bass?
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WASHINGTON — The Financial Stability Oversight Council had a relatively quiet year in 2015, but a handful of critical tests coming up in 2016 could permanently shape the future of the interagency council.
It started the year on aggressive footing. At the final meeting of 2014, the council voted to designate the insurance giant MetLife as a systemically significant financial institution — making it only the fourth nonbank to be so designated. It was also the only nonbank to protest the ruling, suing the FSOC and setting up a legal battle with massive consequences for the financial system.
"The MetLife challenge brings us to an important juncture in the life of FSOC since it raises the fundamental question of whether the law permits an agency to speculate as to a risk scenario for which there is little or no precedent and the future likelihood of which is incalculable, so that it can regulate to that risk," said Thomas Vartanian, a partner with Dechert LLP and an attorney representing some clients who have filed an amicus brief in support of MetLife's suit. "That is the issue in this post-crisis regulatory era."
At the same time, the FSOC also announced that it was seeking comment on potential risks to financial security posed by the asset management industry, including hedge and mutual funds – a move that many observers saw as a potential first step toward tighter regulation of the so-called "shadow banking" industry.
Yet despite the aggressive start, the FSOC has been mostly quiet in 2015. Its most public action was to make changes to its nonbank SIFI designation processes in an effort to respond to Congressional criticism that the effort was too opaque.
There have been no new firms designated this year, nor are there any firms in the final "Stage 3" of the designation process, meaning that there will almost certainly be no new designations next year, either. During the final public meeting of the year, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, who chairs the council, said that it will have an update on the asset management process next spring, but it appears to be waiting for a separate proposal on the issue by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In its defense, the council appears to feel that there is simply less to do than before — Lew himself said in a speech in November that the FSOC was in no rush to designate companies or take actions just of their own sake.
"Some of these areas are more ripe for immediate action than others because it's clear what the issues are. Others require study, and we've been very careful in the Financial Stability Oversight Council to put an analytic process ahead of any decision that we make," Lew said. "So we don't jump to conclusions. We do the analysis, and if there's an issue, we address it. If not, we say we don't need to take action. I think that that's the right way."
Still, 2016 could shape up to be a very different year. Following is a guide to the issues facing the council in the new year — and how they may play out.
MetLife's Lawsuit
By far the biggest challenge facing the FSOC is MetLife's lawsuit over the council's authority. Most of 2015 was spent sorting through pretrial discovery, with MetLife accusing the FSOC of withholding certain documents related to its designation. The FSOC, meanwhile, has maintained that its entire record is available to the firm, though some materials amount to confidential business information that should remain under seal. Oral arguments in the case are slated to begin in February.
At the heart of MetLife's suit is the contention that the FSOC's designation of the insurance firm is based on the potential financial stability effects if MetLife were to fail. But MetLife argues that the scenario the FSOC uses to explain how the company could fail is far outside anything that has actually been observed in the markets, thus leaving MetLife in a position where it has to consider not only any plausible scenario that could threaten its stability but any conceivable scenario that could threaten its stability — a situation that it argues is beyond the scope of the authority Congress vested in the council.
Oliver Ireland, a partner at Morrison & Foerster, said that the MetLife suit — no matter what the result — is going to act as a turning point for the FSOC. If MetLife prevails, it will provide cover for the remaining nonbank SIFIs — insurance firms American International Group and Prudential — to challenge their own designations in court. A more sweeping ruling could throw out all of the council's designations or could make it much more difficult for the council to designate new firms in the future.
But if the FSOC wins, it could effectively mean that the council could designate anyone it wants for virtually any reason.
"It seems to me there are two bad results, and it's a question of which one you think is worse," Ireland said. "One is FSOC is going to get a whole lot of discretion and be able to pretty much be able to designate whoever it wants to designate. On the other hand, if FSOC can't designate the people it needs to designate, it can't perform its function. So how the MetLife case plays out I think is a big issue, and it is core to the whole concept of FSOC and systemically important institutions."
While MetLife is supported by many in the industry, consumer advocates argue it's an effort to gut the FSOC and take away its power, which they argue would have disastrous economic consequences.
"FSOC is the only entity that has the power and authority to designate a nonbank a systemically significant and directed for heightened regulation," Kelleher said. "If the MetLife lawsuit [prevails] or any of the bills in Congress become law, it has the potential to not just cripple the entity FSOC but eliminate the only means the U.S. has for regulating the shadow banking system."
The De-Designation Process
Another critical event coming up in 2016 is whether the council moves to de-designate GE Capital. The firm received billions in bailout money during the 2008 financial crash and was one of the first nonbanks to receive a designation in 2013.
But the company announced in April that it was going to spin off its financial arm — the basis of its SIFI designation — in order to shed its designated status. The Fed in July issued its final rule for how it would regulate GE, effectively treating it like any other bank holding company, including making it subject to stress testing and other requirements starting in 2017. That gives GE next year to shed its designation before the rules go into effect.
De-designation of a nonbank SIFI has been the source of a great deal of concern by lawmakers, who worry that the process is unclear and unproven. If GE is able to shed its designation quickly and easily, it will give the FSOC a valuable counterclaim to the accusation that SIFI designation is a one-way street. But if it proves complicated or fails, it could embolden the FSOC's critics further.
One reason the de-designation may not go as smoothly as both parties might hope is that one of GE's major financial properties — its $16 billion in online deposits, which Goldman Sachs applied to acquire in August — is being fought by a group of community activists who are seeking concessions from the Fed and Goldman over applicability of Community Reinvestment Act requirements in areas where depositors live. The Fed has not yet announced its decision on whether to hold public hearings on the acquisition.
But some in industry discount the extent to which a successful GE de-designation will be seen as a credit to the council or change anyone's mind in Congress. The circumstances of GE's business model is so unlike that of the remaining three nonbanks that it provides little in the way of meaningful example for how another SIFI might proceed, Ireland said.
"GE represents a particular fact pattern where GE has a lot of clearly commercial businesses and it has a financial arm to it," Ireland said. "What it's doing is it's saying, 'OK, we'll just get rid of the financial arm.' I don't think that represents a very complicated question. The more difficult question is, 'I'm a big insurance company. What about that insurance company creates this risk? What does it have to do to its business to become de-designated?' That is a much more complex question."
Vartanian said that GE represents a different, cautionary tale to the FSOC and other regulators, which is that it is possible to make a business so intolerable that the firm will choose to cease its line of business just to get out from those regulations. In that way, GE's de-designation could bring more heat on the FSOC rather than less.
"It speaks volumes about the impact of federal prudential regulation when a designated SIFI chooses to leave the business and that regulation behind," Vartanian said. "It's the canary in the coal mine that should make policymakers ask themselves whether the burden of regulation has crossed a line."
But Kelleher said the opposite, arguing that AIG and Prudential have borne the price of a designation without missing a beat, indicating that the cost is worth enduring.
"MetLife and Prudential and AIG aren't scratching their heads saying, 'I wonder why I'm systemically significant,' " Kelleher said. "They know exactly why they're systemically significant. If they want to dispose of the high-risk parts of their financial activities and then reapply … FSOC would conclude that, if they had de-risked, that it is no longer systemically significant. So to say that GE is not relevant or a not a good template for other companies is just false."
Congressional Action
The FSOC's tests will occur as Republicans continue to push ways to reform the council. GOP congressmen drafted a number of bills aimed at the council this past year, including one to subject it to the appropriations process and another to allow all members of an agency's board to attend.
The bills haven't gained much traction and the FSOC avoided seeing them added onto the omnibus spending bill passed two weeks ago. But those measures are likely to surface again next year.
The FSOC's longer-term future likely hinges on the outcome of the 2016 election. Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton would likely steer a similar course to that of the Obama administration, though if her campaign CFO and former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Gary Gensler is named Treasury secretary — a post he has long sought — and consequently becomes chairman of the FSOC, he may be more aggressive than Lew.
By contrast, if virtually any Republican nominee wins the White House, Vartanian's expectation is that the FSOC would undergo something of a transformation from a council focused on the risks posed by U.S. companies to one focused on being an "early warning" system for economic instability, including risks posed by foreign countries.
"Tell me what's going to happen in November 2016, and I'll tell you where FSOC is likely to be pointed," Vartanian said. "If there is a Republican administration, it is likely to step back and be more focused on getting a reliable, sophisticated monitoring and early-warning system on systemic stability in place, rather designating a few individual companies."


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A lot of things about being a first time parent made me nervous. In particular, Leo would howl in protest whenever we put him in his bassinet, and he would not let up. The notion that he would spend an entire night in there was laughable. It wasn?t going to happen. Sorry.
We?re co sleepers. Leo sleeps with us, in the same bed. Yeah, I was nervous about it, but we got used to it. In this ?controversial? practice, we are joined (if my limited research is any indication) by a little more than half of all parents around the world. I have to wonder why something practiced by half the human population is controversial, but apparently it is.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is opposed to co sleeping. At first, I wanted to know why this particular agency was weighing in. After all, my baby is not a consumer product. Then I realized the bed is, and that?s where the commission has standing. Fair enough. The American Academy of Pediatrics concurs with the CPSC, concerned, apparently, with the possibility of people rolling over and accidentally suffocating their kids, among other risks.
But it seems a growing number of experts are touting co sleeping as normal and beneficial, and the identified risks, they say, are either overstated or easily addressed.
Noted expert Dr. William Sears outlines seven benefits of co sleeping. According to his research, with co sleeping: Babies sleep better Mothers sleep better Breastfeeding is easier It?s ?contemporary parenting? Babies thrive better Parents and babies become more connected The risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is reduced.
I?m not en expert on either side of this (especially that last item: a year ago the experts were warning us that co sleeping increases the risk of SIDS). All I know is that the best professionals on parenting have been giving conflicting advice on all sorts of issues for generations. Maybe, like me, you were told ?thou shalt not share thy bed with thy baby.? And maybe that was good advice.
And maybe it wasn?t.
So here's a good resource: The March of Dimes has an information page that points out the risks and how to address them.


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As part of World Mental Health Day the libraries have produced a guide aimed at people who want to find help and information on different aspects of well-being and mental health in Islington. Copies are available in the libraries or are downloadable here.
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The London Survey is a major annual opinion survey of Londoners, commissioned by the Mayor and the Greater London Authority. BMG Research were commissioned to carry out the 2011 Annual London Survey. Over the past ten years the Annual London Survey has been undertaken to deliver evidence on the attitudes and opinions of Londoners of a wide range of issues, including safety, policing, the environment and transport. The 2011 survey is now available.
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Coping with the Cuts from the Demos Trust reveals the nature of how cuts to social care budgets are affecting disabled people up and down the country and which local councils are best managing budgetary changes. It has been compiled using freedom of information (FOI) requests sent to all local authorities in England and Wales.
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WAYRA is located in beautiful Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica. Since 1996 the school has specialized in teaching Spanish as a second language, with full Spanish immersion courses in different modalities for all ages, from 7 years old and up. Some of the more popular programs Wayra offers are: Intensive Spanish course (as group and private lessons), Spanish and Surf, Spanish preparation course for DELE Diplomas, Spanish for teens, Spanish for children, as well as technical Spanish courses for professionals and students in the fields of Medicine, Business, Law, Real Estate and Finance. In addition, WAYRA has developed a volunteer program that allows students the possibility of an unforgettable and enriching experience.
WAYRA is recognized by the Cervantes Institute as a "Centro Acreditado" (Accredited Center) and as an official DELE Examination Center, for the internationally recognized DELE Diplomas. In different German provinces (Bundesländer) the intensive program is accepted for the "Bildungsurlaub".
WAYRA is the perfect choice for students that want to learn Spanish in a serious environment, but at the same time would like to enjoy the beaches and the many outdoor activities such as surfing, snorkeling, canopy, kayaking, fishing etc.Spanish classes are held in beautiful, spacious classrooms surrounded by our amazing tropical garden, where the students often observe animals like iguanas, monkeys, and a wonderful variety of tropical bird life. The school is located just one block from the beach. We offer different lodging options such as 3 student houses in Tamarindo that are all in walking distance to the school and the beach. In addition, our students have the possibility to experience the real Costa Rican life by staying with one of our carefully selected host families in the nearby towns.
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Merry Christmas! Christmas break is here! We hope all our readers take advantage of this time to be intentional about enjoying their break. This week we came up with several ideas that you can do as an individual or family over your break.
- Start a new tradition- One of the best parts of this time of year is all the nostalgia that comes along with traditions. But we all know that as our kids get older, they may not be into the old holiday traditions. So it's time to start a new one! Brainstorm as a family something you all would like to participate in, and declare it as your new holiday tradition. I'm sure you'll come up with some fun ones! Some of my personal favorites are having a gingerbread house building contest, a family snowball fight or football game, or watching "Polar Express".
- Remember that it is BREAK!- Christmas break should be just that- a break. It should be a time for the kids and parents to de-stress and unwind. Make sure that you use this time as an actual break and don't over schedule. You don't want to start of the new year going back to work and school exhausted!
- Sleep in or take a nap- I'm sure you won't get to do this the whole break, but plan at least one day for you to sleep in or take a nap and allow you body to catch up. Most of us are running all over with busy schedules that we don't always get the rest our bodies need. Try to use this time of year to get rejuvenated and practice great self care!
We will have more ideas all week- so keep checking in! Blessings to all of you and your families this Christmas!
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The field of computing has many options. Some career choices include writing code, others do not. Some computer science majors manage projects, design how software will look, build video games, write tutorials to help people learn, teach college, make kiosks, build robots, improve medical technologies, or even help send people into space.
There is a harmful stereotype in America of a person hunched over a computer for 80 hours a week never seeing daylight. There are a few people who fit that mold, but most do not. There are many women in the field who lead normal lives with interesting jobs and good salaries. With your boss' help it's not too hard to get a job where you can work from home or work part-time. The field of computing is very exciting and offers many possibilities for making a positive contribution to the world.
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When it comes to choosing a career, don't hesitate to take the first step and find out more about any field that interests you. There are many different things to do with a computer science / computer engineering degree. If you don't like the first example of a computing career you're shown, ask again for something more to your liking. This is a very exciting field - check it out!
University classes don't assume prior experienceOne of the biggest misconceptions is that you have to have a lot of prior experience to enroll in computer science at the university level. All universities offer introductory courses. If you took programming classes in high school, maybe you'll be allowed to skip the introductory courses at the university. The teachers at the university will teach you everything they expect you to know. You should not be intimidated by students who talk endlessly about their extracurricular experiences changing video cards, adding memory and upgrading operating systems. Most computer science classes have nothing (repeat: nothing) to do with that, and if they do, the teachers will explain the material from the beginning.
Did you know?Originally, there were more women in computing then men. In fact the word "computer" was first used to describe a job held by women who calculated missile trajectories during World War II. Women also were very influential in the development of early programming languages (photos). It's not clear at what point the number of men jumped so far ahead of the number of women in computer science, but in the future we believe the number of women to men will be 50/50. At schools like Carnegie Mellon, the number of women in computer science is already greater than 40%. Most other schools are trying to catch up and happily welcome more women to their department.
Don't sweat the lettersGood students get A's and B's (sometimes even C's). Studies have shown that some women start to doubt their abilities and even drop-out of computer science because of a "B" letter grade. This is ridiculous -- do not drop out of any field that interests you just because of a letter grade. Relax, and remember that most employers are far more interested in your work experience (internships, special projects, etc) than whether you received more A's than B's in college.
In case you were wondering...The men in computing are not much different than the men in any other profession. A small percentage of every profession is comprised of dweebs. Be assured, there are plenty of incredible men in computer science/engineering who are intelligent, interesting, attractive - and looking for smart women.


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I surveyed the investment universe for companies that are cranking out decent earnings during these recessionary times. These companies are offsetting weak U.S. growth by tapping into fast growing emerging markets and, as a result, are poised to continue rewarding shareholders for the long term. Here is my analysis:
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT): The stock of this retail giant is down about 3% for the year, and trades at a relatively cheap trailing price earnings multiple of 11.1 when compared to Target (NYSE:TGT), at 12.4. It pays a solid 2.7% dividend yield.
The company is focusing on growing sales at its domestic stores by offering the lowest prices on a wide range of goods. The company's generic brands offer growth potential as more people are trading down in the current economic times. Emerging market growth is also key to Wal-Mart's future success as its faces stiff competition on its home turf. This is where Wal-Mart has the edge over its rivals.
Management increased the annual dividend at a rate of over 15% for the past five years. Considering that the stock price did very little in past 10 years, let's assume the same scenario for the next ten years. An investor could buy one thousand shares at the current price and collect the dividend yield. Factor in 10% annual growth in the dividend, which is reinvested quarterly. In ten years time, the $52,000 will turn into $81,700.
Avon Products (NYSE:AVP): The stock has fallen about 25% for the year and trades at 12.7 times its trailing twelve months earnings. Dividend stands at $0.92 per share, or an enticing 4.3% yield. In May, Avon raised its quarterly dividend by 4.5%.
Avon has grown its sales and dividends by 6% over the last five years. This is not something to write home about, but it is still a decent showing. The company is facing lawsuits relating to improper payments to officials in foreign countries which hurt sentiment towards the stock.
Foreign markets account for 83% of Avon's revenues, presenting significant growth potential, which is partially offset by foreign exchange risk. The company has embarked on a multi-year reorganization and cost savings plan which is expected to realize savings of roughly $880 million by 2013.
The turnaround in Avon's fortunes will take time and patient investors will likely be rewarded over the next ten years.
Diageo (NYSE:DEO): The stock is up about 5% for the year and trades at 16.3 times its trailing twelve months earnings. It pays a healthy $3.26 dividend or 4.3% yield. Shares are much cheaper than those of rival SABMiller (OTCPK:SBMRY) at 23.2 (ttm). The stock has risen about 90% over the last ten years.
Diageo grew its sales by 6.5%, earnings per share by 2.6%, and dividend by 5.37% over the last five years. Its flagship rum, scotch and gin brands are popular in the international market. The international business segment is a star performer with sales rising 13% for the second quarter, helped by strong growth in volume from its premium brands.
Looking ahead, consumption in developed markets should take time to improve while emerging markets will continue to drive both the top and bottom line.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL): Apple trades at 16.3 times its trailing twelve months (ttm) earnings, slightly above the industry average of 15.8 and at a significant premium to struggling rivals Hewlett Packard (NYSE:HPQ), at 5.27, and Research in Motion (RIMM), at 3.6.
The stock has risen about 28% for the year, outpacing its competitors significantly. Apple has grown its sales and earnings per share by 36.2% and 57.8% respectively, for each of the last five years. The company's brands are entrenched, with the outlook for the Mac, iPad and iPhone remaining strong due to healthy demand from local and international markets.
The major competitive advantage of Apple is the creative genius of Steve Jobs. With his leave of absence, the creative void will be tough to recreate. This is essential in the fiercely competitive environment in which Apple operates. On the contrary, Apple is the dominant brand in the increasingly popular market for smartphones and tablets. This will ensure Apple continues to rake in profits for the years ahead.
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG): The stock has lagged the market, falling about 9% for the year. It trades at 19.7 times its trailing twelve months (ttm) earnings. Shares are pricier than those of AOL, Inc (NYSE:AOL), at 6.02, and Yahoo! Inc (YHOO), at 16.1. The stock has risen about 400% since its IPO.
Google grew its sales and earnings per share by 36.7% and 39.2%, respectively, for each of the last five years. The company continues to partner with major firms to enhance its presence in all aspects of consumers' lives, as exemplified by its recent partnership with Visa (NYSE:V).
The word "Google" is entrenched in consumers' minds which, is a competitive advantage that is tough to match. Earnings should progress in a less robust fashion than in previous years as the company looks to enhance its search engine offerings and invest in new partnerships or acquisitions.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours.


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The Baltimore Blast, led by forward Lucio Gonzaga, defeated the Philadelphia KiXX, 19-8, Saturday night at 1st Mariner Arena. After opening the 2009-10 MISL season with a 10-8 overtime loss to the Rockford Rampage, the Blast regained their offensive firepower to even out to 1-1 on the season. Six different players scored for the Blast; Gonzaga led all players with three goals.
All Blast home games will be webcast live this season at www.B2TV.com.
The KiXX took an early 2-0 lead in the seventh minute off a Ptah Myers power-play goal. Late in the quarter, following a handball by KiXX goalkeeper Sanaldo, Blast all-time leading scorer Denison Cabral was unable to convert a shootout goal but followed up seconds later with a goal on the ensuing power play to tie the game at 2-2.
The first three minutes of the second quarter saw a flurry of goalscoring as Ryan Heins, Lucio Gonzaga and Rey Martinez each recorded goals. Heins scored just 33 seconds into the quarter to put the KiXX back on top, 4-2, and less than a minute later, Gonzaga, playing in his first game since returning to the Blast, tied the game at 4-4 with his first goal of the night. Former Blast player Rey Martinez scored against his old teammates to give the KiXX a 6-4 lead at the 2:13 mark. Blast defender Mike Lookingland scored in the sixth minute to tie the game again, this time at 6-6, before Machel Millwood gave Baltimore its first lead of the night, 8-6. Gonzaga's second goal extended the Blast lead to 11-8 shortly before the halftime intermission.
After a scoreless third quarter, the final quarter of play featured four goals, including two Blast three-point goals scored against Philadelphia's sixth-attacker offense. Gonzaga completed his hat trick midway through the quarter, increasing Baltimore's lead to 13-6 and Billy Nelson and Jonathan Greenfield added empty-net three-point goals. Former Blast player Adauto Neto scored the KiXX last goal of the game just seconds after Nelson's goal to cut into the Blast lead, 16-8, before Greenfield seal the 19-8 victory.
Led by head coach Danny Kelly and assistant coach David Bascome, the Blast features veterans and long-time Blast players Cabral, newly named team captain Robbie Aristodemo, Giuliano Celenza, Carlos Garcia, Millwood, Sagu, Nelson and Lookingland. Dave Kern, Scott Buete, Ryan Pierce and Greenfield are also back in Blast uniforms as are last year's standout rookies Pat Healey and Adrian Bumbut. Gonzaga, a member of Baltimore's 2008 championship squad, is back in Baltimore after spending last season with the New Jersey Ironmen. The Blast has also added Rod Dyachenko, Mike Dello-Russo, Logan Alexander, Max Ferdinand and Adriano Dos Santos to the roster.
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USC commitment DB Damon Arnette said today he remains firmly committed to USC but he will take an official visit to Louisville January 17th.
He's set for USC for the 23rd. He said he will set other official visits and has also been considering Ohio State and Kentucky.
USC OL Christian Pellage of Brooksville, FL was visited earlier this week by new Florida coach Jim McElwain, but he said Wednesday night he's firm with his Gamecock commitment and will take his official visit January 23rd.


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|The Sandakan town
The climate of North Borneo is warm, as day in and day out the temperature averages about 88, and the humidity is very high. It is not a distressing climate, but it makes one too content to sit and do nothing. If you go to bed tired at night you wake up so in the morning. There is never anything in the air to make you breathe deeply and throw out your chest and say briskly, "How invigorating!"
Agnes Keith hits the nail in the head the way she described the weather in Sandakan. I was reading from her 371-page book, Land Below the Wind, and this was from page 5. I'm almost finished with the book. It's engaging and I enjoyed her storytelling.
Having been to Sandakan just last weekend, I was nodding my head as I read along. Here are a few more pictures from the super sunny Sandakan trip. I have redeveloped my tan after almost recovering from last month's Kuching in Sarawak. HURRAH!
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TEL AVIV – Israel announced on Wednesday that Sweden will be barred from any role in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, the Jerusalem Post reported.
The Foreign Ministry made the announcement as a result of Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom's (pictured) hostility to Israel, which included accusing the Jewish state of extrajudicial killings.
The statement came as the ministry announced that its Deputy Director-General for Western Europe, Aviv Shir-On, summoned Swedish ambassador Carl Magnus Nesser to condemn Wallstrom's comments.
The decision to summon Nesser was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also directed Shir-On to convey the government's anger at what it views as Sweden's antagonistic attitude toward Israel.
On Tuesday, Wallstrom called for an investigation to determine if Israel was guilty of extrajudicial killings of Palestinians during the current wave of terrorism. "It is vital that there is a thorough, credible investigation into these deaths in order to clarify and bring about possible accountability," she said during a parliamentary debate, according to the Swedish news agency TT.
The Foreign Ministry said Wallstrom's comments indicate "she does not understand what is happening in our region and is apparently not aware of the difficult situation facing Israeli citizens, and the continuous danger of murderous terrorism."
Foreign Ministry Director-General Dore Gold said that anyone attacking Israel over its right to defend itself from terrorism is "in practical terms encouraging terrorism."
Ministry Spokesman Emmanuel Nachshon said Wallstrom would not be welcome to visit Israel. His comments came in the wake of remarks made earlier in the day by Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely, who said Israel was closing its door to visits from Swedish officials.
"Israel was sending in the clearest manner possible a very sharp message to Sweden saying that it is backing terrorism and giving a tailwind to Islamic State to act throughout Europe," Hotovely said.
She added that Wallstrom's comments were a "bad combination of folly and diplomatic stupidity, and Israel will close its door to official visits from Sweden."
Meanwhile, in a letter to Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein, Knesset House Committee Chairman David Bitan (Likud) called for the cancellation of the Israel-Sweden Parliamentary Friendship Group. The letter was also sent to the chairman of the group, MK Eyal Ben-Reuven (Zionist Union).
According to Bitan, Wallstrom "positions the terrorists as victims, thus encouraging hatred of Israel in the world and backing terrorism."
Ben-Reuven responded that the friendship group will continue defending Israel and explaining what is wrong with Wallstrom's comments.
"The Swedish foreign minister's behavior and statements are very serious. Israel has a moral army and a strong judiciary. Therefore, Sweden and no other country can involve itself in our internal processes," Ben-Reuven stated.
He said that because her comments were so harsh, there was a need "to explain ourselves to the Swedish parliamentarians and public, by showing Israel's stances and why they are just. We cannot run away from the arena; we must struggle and win."
For its part, the Palestinian Authority praised Sweden and welcomed the call for an investigation into Israeli "extrajudicial killings," and further called on all countries to endorse "this courageous and humane" position, saying it is aimed at preserving the peace process.
The PA Foreign Ministry urged all countries to put aside "political fears" and ignore Israel's "systematic state terrorism." It also accused Israel of preventing the implementation of international law and pursuing its "brutal extrajudicial executions" of Palestinians.
The PA ministry condemned Israel's "ferocious campaign and political terrorism" against the Swedish foreign minister. It said the campaign was designed to cover up Israeli "crimes" against the Palestinians.
The ministry also renewed its call for an inquiry into "war crimes and crimes against humanity perpetrated by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu."
Tayseer Khaled, a member of the PLO Executive Committee, denounced Israeli opposition figures, such as opposition leader Isaac Herzog, who also came out against Wallstrom's statements, saying they were "feeding fascist and radical trends" in Israel.


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How to leverage Electronic Reporting and EDI in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations
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The Global Electronic Reporting (GER) tool in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations helps organizations configure electronic document formats in accordance with many legal requirements of various countries/regions so that it could exchange easily.
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Anyone can comment? If it works, which dongle and firmware was used?
These games doesn't work because they have 3.50 protection.
From what I've read you shouldn't expect to play 3.50+ games until there's enough of them to justify releasing a crack that Sony will immediately patch


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Despite Best Efforts of Daily Intel, the CW's Days Might Be Numbered
The adorable fledgling netlet may be on the chopping block if ratings don't improve.
Bad news for gays and Lisa Loeb fans: The CW, the adorable fledgling netlet that's home to Gossip Girl — which may or may not be the Best Show Ever but is certainly the subject of the Best Recaps Ever — may be on the chopping block. The Wall Street Journal reports today that if the network doesn't improve its ratings next season, "at least one of the network's owners is likely to abandon the venture." Ratings are down even from last year's grim tallies; the network continues to complain that the CW's audience isn't accurately measured by current methods. (In an attempt to remedy that problem, the network ceased free online streaming of Gossip Girl, to little effect.)
Can the CW survive? We're inclined to say yes, thanks to the presence on their fall schedule of 902102, mankind's greatest single achievement since the Wright brothers perfected human flight. When that becomes the biggest hit on television, it will be the CW who is laughing, and all other networks that are on life support! Nah, we're just kidding — 902102 will be awesome, but the CW will be off the air by next summer.


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I like people rediscovering my songs. It gives [the songs] renewed life. They were written with the concept that they were suitable for only one artist, made with [that artist] in mind. You hear Dionne [Warwick] singing in your head, and that's how you do the song. But [the covers] show the songs can be done another way.
Annie Hardy's new video for 'Train' hints at her unimaginable loss
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"Here comes the train, here to take my baby away."
It's a lyric as old as any mournful blues song, but this hook to Annie Hardy's new single, "Train," is riven with loss.
Hardy, as fans of her old band Giant Drag may now know, has endured incomprehensible personal pain over the last few years, losing both her newborn baby Silvio to sudden infant death syndrome and her partner, Robert Paulson, to an overdose just a year later.
Songwriting was the one thing to pull her out of that miasma of grief, and "Train" is one of her most plainspoken expressions of raw pain. Half of it is lost in a reverbed fog of memory and disconnection, the other half is ruptured by feedback so intense it feels like physical illness.
Watch the new video for the song above.
Given Hardy's giddily vulgar past rock projects, this deeply-wounded vulnerability makes "Rules" one of the bravest and most harrowing local albums of the year.


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Gartner 2017 Magic Quadrant for WAF
Fortinet continues as a "Challenger" in the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls. We believe that integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric along with continued technology advances make FortiWeb an easy choice for security leaders when looking at a web application firewall to protect their web-facing applications.
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Gartner Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls, Jeremy D'Hoinne, Adam Hils, Claudio Neiva, 7 August 2017
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Darley Community Library
The library is run by volunteers from the local community and is based in Christ Church Community Centre. The books are supplied by North Yorkshire County Council Library Service and these are changed four times per year. The stock includes books for children, young readers, teenagers and has fiction and non-fiction with a few large print books.
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The images I have posted are those of the Veteran's Memorial in Palmerton, PA , the town where I attended high school. It is located in the park which is the central place in our small town and it commemorates all of the veterans from the Palmerton area. The names of those who served are listed on the granite slabs as well as on the pathway. There is a figure in the center that is of a gun and soldier's helmet which brings the reality of war into the memorial. On this figure it is written "All gave some, Some gave all". I think this really pulls the whole memorial together, making the viewers realize that this is a place to represent soldiers who fought for our freedom. There is also a gate surrounding the site that gives a sense of security and respect for the veterans being commemorated.
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This imagine has a lot of meaning to me. Both my grandfathers served in the military, serving in the Vietnam and Korean War. Both were badly wounded in the war and received a purple heart for their dedication and time in the war. Most people only see war as glorious, but I see how their wounds have effect them their whole lives. This memorial truly captures what it means to have served for our country. Everyone who served deserves to be honored and remembered. These are our true heroes. Personally, when I look at this image i get a great sense of pride and feel lucky to be in this country. This image captures many things from being proud to be an American, to honoring those who served for our freedom. Everyone should take a second and truly read the names on the stone. Everyone deserves to be remembered for what they have sacrificed, from their knees like my grandfather, to their lives like many others.
These three pictures are incredible. I have a grandfather that fought in the Korean War and I hear all the time how it changed his life, especially with hist post traumatic stress disorder, which is life battling. I feel as if the figure in the center with the gun and the soldiers helmet really identifies the struggle. Not only to protect oneself with the helmet that is a symbol of toughness and protection, but the gun signifies that lives were taken. This being in the center grabs the whole message I believe as the commemoration. I agree with your idea of how the quote " All gave some, some gave all" truly brings the whole memorial together. It falls back to the give and take idea or just the fact of giving yourself to a cause or to ones Country. I also like how the granite slabs are not in a straight line but facing the main figure in the center with the quote and helmet plus gun. It certainly draws this memorial back together to one whole piece of art.


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A Conversation With Martin Haskins, HOK's Technical Principal in Hong Kong
Martin Haskins, LEED GA, is the technical principal for HOK's Hong Kong office. After more than 25 years working on major projects across Asia, he has extensive experience in technical design, detailing, project coordination and administration.
What led you to a career as a technical principal?
MH: While studying at a polytechnic school at age 18, I entered an apprenticeship with a design and construction company. This is where I learned the trade of detailing and how it can be carried through to construction.
I found that my technical project skills were always in demand. A career in architecture supported my passion for aesthetics and details at a close scale.
Describe a trend you see in the design profession.
Recent trends favor a more free-flowing building form, allowing changing facades to be interactive and responsive. This is reflected in relation to the environment and in the way a building looks and functions.
Describe your work week as a technical principal.
I'm responsible for managing the project delivery process and monitoring technical production and content. Over the years, however, I have been fortunate to be involved in projects that have spanned various disciplines. In a typical week, I may be involved in quality control of a set of deliverables, marketing, project management, staffing and finance.
What type of project do you enjoy the most?
The projects I enjoy and learn the most from are those that are the most difficult, either in terms of new building types, team complexity or overall size. Working on a challenging project pushes me to step back and analyze the best solutions for the project team and client.


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Relinquishing her sword for a ring is not something Lizzy Bennet (Lily James) is poised to do. She's a skilled warrior made so by the circumstances of her world which is infected by a mysterious illness that plagues the citizens of Meryton with the plague of the undead. Against this rising force the Bennet's and many of them must fight against the zombies walking among them. Into their small community arrives the wealthy Charles Bingley (Douglas Booth), who takes a shine to Lizzy's elder sister, Jane (Bella Heathcote). Among Bingley's party is (much to the delight of Mrs. Bennet) the even wealthier Darcy (Sam Riley) who's yearly income is double that of his friend.
As Jane and Bingley form an attachment, Lizzy and Darcy undergo a sparring relationship that inspires Lizzy to rise and match each of Darcy's intellect challenges. Unbeknownst to Lizzy, Darcy falls a little bit harder each time the wry Miss Bennet bests him.
Finding the best place to start in discussing the pros and cons, good and bad, awesome and fail of this adaptation isn't easy. Why? The reason is simple. Let's face it, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is (kind of) a hot mess. And I adored (nearly) every second of it. Perhaps the inclusion of the "bad" is the best starting point since working up to positive leaves us with something to anticipate. The film started off in a way that left me gleeful. I loved the set up (Darcy in an epic duster coat SLAYS THINGS before five minutes are gone) and the fact that the opening credits take on a "story time" appearance which offers background. But once the first 15 minutes or thereabout have passed, I felt the story hits a stalemate.
Though not wholly, this was part of the reason I shut the film off after 30-40 minutes in. The more practical reason being that I started watching it late at night, and no matter what I tell myself (things such as REAL book nerds don't sleep), I do require some sleep. The script bookends itself to complement the novel whereas some of the middle portions widely differ, and I felt like this creates a stale environment and sometimes awkward transition into the next sequence of events. But after a few days away, I finally finished the film and let me tell you, my reaction took a 180 turn for the better. I became enthralled and somehow, charmed by the latter portion.
ROMANTIC MOMENT OF THE WEEK | Lizzy Bennet and Col. Fitzwilliam Darcy
I shall never relinquish my sword for a ring. - Lizzy Bennet
Looking beyond the cast, the rest of the production sparkles with magic, comedy and romance. The costumes are beautiful and I found myself liking the unique designs, and use of familiar patterns and style juxtaposed to create a steampunk vibe. The atmosphere is overall, darker, but that's to be expected. What is unexpected is the great departure this script takes from the novel. For a story such as this, I approved of these changes though to say more would spoil the effect, so I won't.
If you step into this expecting it to be what it is – a literary mash-up that doesn't take itself seriously, then I have a feeling you'll enjoy this. If for no other reason (although methinks there are a ton), fans of Matt Smith should see this merely for his portrayal of Collins. True this isn't as masterfully romantic (because there are more time constraints) and the zombie attacks might have been limited to fewer numbers, but I'd argue the final romantic scene between Darcy and Lizzy can hold its own quite beautifully (and it's this that won me over to Riley's Darcy). That, for me, is quite enough to overcome any minor disagreements. It made me look at characters with fresh eyes, which I respected and gave us plenty to love.
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Ascel Bio assesses that Lyme disease risk is rising in the United States. The widespread warmth in February in the Eastern US (even as temperatures return to seasonal norms) indicate that monitoring and prevention strategies should be underway in the region.
Ticks, which feed on deer, rats, and dogs, throughout the year, are more active during warm weather, but can survive and transmit Lyme disease to humans in any season. The bacterial infection rate in the adult deer ticks is 40-60% in the Eastern and Midwestern states in which they have been studied.
Lyme disease is the most commonly recognized tickborne disease in the United States. In 2010, there were 22,500 confirmed cases according to the CDC. Other infections spread via ticks include Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, tickborne relapsing fever, tularemia, and Q fever.
Ascel Bio's assessment is that the tick-mammal-human interactions are at their seasonal inflection. Prevention strategies should be in place and diagnostics should be available for use. Rashes from Lyme may take 30 days to emerge in humans from initial tick exposure. Other symptoms include lethargy, joint pain, and nausea. The possibility of differential diagnoses means that blood tests should be utilized.
The CDC provides recommendations for people in tick-prevalent areas to:


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University of Tasmania
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Tasmania made Lonely Planet's top ten 'must visit' list for 2015 with the Guide noting that the state has a fresh, hip and inclusive attitude sparked by the brilliant revival of its cool waterfront capital, Hobart. Tasmania's cosmopolitan lifestyle and a burgeoning arts culture, boosted by the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), makes it a must-go destination for tourists.
And it's not just the festival and party scene that attracts people. Tasmanians breathe some of the world's cleanest air and drink its purest water. Unpolluted coastal seas and rich, fertile soils enable them to produce the finest foods, wines and beers. Snorkelling, sailing, kayaking, diving, rock climbing, bushwalking, mountain bike riding, surfing – all are within a stone's throw of the University's campuses and are easily accessible and affordable through the various Tasmanian University Union (TUU) clubs and societies.
The University
The University of Tasmania is ranked in the top 2 per cent of universities worldwide* and is one of the top 10 research universities in Australia.**
The University offers a truly internationalised curricula and broad access to a diverse range of degrees, study abroad and learning experiences to shape future global leaders. It excels in teaching, with lecturers having real-world experience in the subjects they teach and strong links to business and industry.
* Academic Ranking of World Universities 2014
** Australian Government's 2012 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) awards
What can I study?
Over the past three years the University has received more teaching awards than any other Australian university (Australian Government Office of Learning and Teaching). The University offers over 100 undergraduate and more than 150 postgraduate programmes, from graduate certificates through to masters and research degrees. Subject areas cross six faculties and three specialist institutes:
- Arts: Humanities, social sciences and the Tasmanian College of the Arts
- Business: Management; finance and economics; accounting and corporate governance
- Education: Early childhood; primary; secondary; applied learning; and physical activity
- Health Science: Medicine; human life sciences; pharmacy; nursing and midwifery; psychology
- Law: Combined degrees with arts, business, science, economics and information communications technology
- Science, Engineering and Technology: Agricultural science; earth sciences (geology); maths and physics; architecture and design; chemistry; computing and information systems; engineering; geography and environmental studies; plant science and zoology
- Australian Maritime College: National Centres in marine conservation and resource sustainability; ports and shipping; maritime engineering and hydrodynamics
- Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies: Marine and Antarctic sciences, marine and fisheries conservation and sustainability
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research
The University offers one of the most generous scholarship schemes in Australia. The TIS (Tasmanian International Scholarships) provide new international students with a 25% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of their course. A number of scholarships funded by the Australian Government are also available to international students.
Research excellence
The University of Tasmania was cited as one of Australia's top ten research universities in the Australian Government's most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) report. The ERA's highest possible ranking, reserved for outstanding research, was awarded in nine specific discipline areas at the University: Clinical sciences; analytical chemistry; geology; oceanography; ecology; evolutionary biology; plant biology; forestry sciences; agriculture; and land and farm managements.
This disciplinary excellence is representative of the outstanding research culture across all of the University's faculties, schools and institutes and of the University's significant interdisciplinary capability. The University provides international leadership in four key thematic areas: Creativity and Society; Health and Wellbeing; Environment and Sustainability; Marine, Maritime and Antarctic.
Each of the four addresses and contributes to resolving global challenges, exploits the unique character of Tasmania, has both intellectual and social impact and contributes to public policy debates nationally and internationally.
Within each the University has world-class Institutes and Centres:
- Australian Maritime College
- Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS)
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research
- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)
- Centre for the Environment
- ARC Centre of Excellence in Ore Deposits (CODES)
- Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science (ACROSS)
- Sense-T Centre
- Academy of Creative Industries and Performing Arts
- HITLab – the Human Interface Technology Laboratory Australia
New facilities and development
The University is investing heavily in the future of its students, Tasmania, and its communities. The A$45 million purpose built teaching and research facility for the University's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies' (IMAS) on Hobart's waterfront has been awarded a 5-star green rating as has the Medical Science Precinct in Hobart's CBD, a state-of-the-art A$148 million facility.
A$120 million is being invested in new student accommodation across Tasmania and another A$75 million in the development of a home for the Academy of Creative Industries and Performing Arts (ACIPA) next to the historic Theatre Royal in Hobart. This will give students access to state-of- the-art acoustic, visualisation and computing technologies as well as flexible laboratories, rehearsal and performance spaces, a Creative Technology studio, recital hall and black-box theatre space. It will link to the north and northwest of the state, and to the world, via the NBN.
Student accommodation
We offer a range of accommodation options, both on and off-campus in Hobart and Launceston. All student accommodation is within walking distance of the University and just a short bus ride from the city centre.


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A 23 year old woman suspected to be a member of a drug syndicate has been arrested at Sunyani Prisons Barrack for attempting to smuggle a substance suspected to be marijuana also known as weed to inmates.
Brong Ahafo Region Public Relations Officer for the Prisons Service, ASP Johann Nii Narh Nartey who confirmed the incident to Adom News said the lady who had earlier visited some inmates was arrested upon a tip off.
According to him, the woman (name withheld) brought some items as well as food but the officers were shocked to discover a substance believed to be weed concealed in a meat pie after a search.
"We had a tip off that someone will bring weed into the prisons and so when she came, her behavior alone was suspicious and so we arrested her only to search her and find weed concealed in a meat pie" he said.
He said upon interrogation, the suspect refused to name her accomplices.
ASP Narh Nartey said the suspect has been handed over to the police as investigations commence.
Source: Adomonline
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There has been a two vehicle road traffic accident outside Enniskillen on the Belfast Road.
The accident occured about half a mile outside of the town, on the A4 Belfast Road towards Tamlaght around 4.30pm this evening (Tuesday).
Several people have been injured in the crash, but PSNI have said that 'they do not believe that the injuries are life threatening or serious.'
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, Fire Service and the PSNI attended the scene.
Motorists are advised to approach with caution, but no diversions are in place.


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Death Can Be Touched
**Trigger Warning: This post contains references to death/suicide, and may be distressing or triggering for some readers. Please exercise wisdom and self-care before choosing to proceed.
Welcome To Self Hatred Week
Just a quick introduction before y'all lovingly spam my inbox with concern (for which I am grateful, truly), please remember; writing is my therapy.
Therapy, for the most part, isn't a pretty, neat nor tidy package.
It can often be ugly, raw, messy.
This is what this piece of writing is. And for this I make no apologies, not this time, I'm sick of apologising for how I feel. I'm sick of disclaimers (which ironically in its essence is what this is) for how I feel. Just know that this piece of writing reflects where I'm at this week, this singular week. It is not my perennial state.Read More