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String matching is an important problem where we want to find whether a string (or sometimes called pattern) can be found within a larger string. In other words, whether a pattern P exists as a substring of string S. Naively, we can solve this problem by iterating through all possible substrings of S in O(|S|2) time, but usually the length of S and P are quite large such that a quadratic time-complexity solution like this is not fast enough. This problem has been studied extensively (e.g., in computational biology) and many algorithms have been proposed to solve this problem. You may have heard (or better, familiar with) some of these well-known algorithms: Knuth-Morris-Prat (KMP) algorithm, Rabin-Karp algorithm, and Aho-Corasick algorithm. These algorithms can solve the string matching problem in linear time-complexity.
Red is the founder of a new start-up game developer company. When Red developed his first game with his team, Red found the exact problem which he has learnt back in his undergraduate study, the string matching problem. However, being an ignorant person, Red did not pay much attention on this subject and managed to barely pass the exam. Red delegated this problem to one of his new programmer which also is a fresh-graduate, with the hope that this new guy still remember the linear time-complexity solution for this problem.
Unfortunately, instead of implementing a (correct) string matching algorithm, this new guy implemented a wrong one:
Knowing that his solution is linear time-complexity, this new guy is confident that this solution works. However, of course you, being a competitive programmer, realize that this solution is simply wrong.
For example, let P = "ABABC" and S = "ABABABCABA".
First round:
P is not a prefix of S and P4 ≠ S4 (x = 4 in 0-based index), so update S as suffix of S starting from index 4 + 1 (= 5): ABABABCABA → BCABA.
Second round:
P is not a prefix of S and P0 ≠ S0 (x = 0 in 0-based index), so update S as suffix of S starting from index 0 + 1 (= 1): BCABA → CABA.
Third round:
|S| is lower than |P| (4 < 5), so output "NO" and terminate.
Therefore, this algorithm will produce "NO" output for P = ABABC and S = ABABABCABA, even though we can find P in S: AB(ABABC)ABA.
You want to analyze the damages caused by this algorithm, so, as the first step, you should reproduce this algorithm. Given a pattern P and a string S, output whether P exists in S according to the aforementioned algorithm.
The first line of input contains an integer T (T ≤ 100) denoting the number of cases. Each case contains two string P and S separated by a single space denoting the pattern and the string, respectively. P and S consist of uppercase alphabetic characters only (A-Z) and have length between 1 and 20,000 characters.
For each case, output in a line "Case #X: Y" where X is the case number, starts from 1, and Y is the output of the algorithm described in the problem statement (YES or NO).

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NEW YORK (AP) – Mazda is recalling nearly 270,000 vehicles with Takata airbags that have the potential to explode.
Chemicals used to inflate the air bags can deteriorate in some conditions, causing them to deploy with too much force, blowing apart a metal canister that can result in flying shrapnel.
The potentially deadly defect can be found in passenger-side airbags on certain 2003-2008 Mazda6, 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 and 2004 MPV vehicles nationwide. It also involves 2005-2006 MPV models in certain states.
Over the last several years, about 50 million air bag inflators have been recalled in the U.S., with 22 deaths and more than 180 injuries linked to the defect.
Takata has since been bought by Chinese-owned U.S. mobility safety company Key Safety System.
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text: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations is neither a human rights court nor a criminal court. Because the jurisdiction ratione materiae of the ICJ is de facto unlimited and because violations of international human rights are considered to be violations of international obligations, the ICJ can deal also with international human rights law. Since only states which have locus standi before the Court, can claim a violation of human rights of either their own nationals occurring in a foreign state or of foreign nationals of a violating state. State complaints for the protection of own nationals in a foreign state are based on diplomatic protection, whereas such complaints for the protection of foreign nationals in a foreign state are based upon international human rights treaties or customary international law, especially obligations erga omnes. This article focuses on the contribution of judicial decisions of the ICJ as subsidiary means for the determination of rules of law in the field of international human rights law within the meaning of Art. 38 para. 1 lit. d) ICJ-Statute. It does so by analyzing relevant cases before the ICJ in recent years from various fields of human rights, especially relating to the right of peoples to self-determination, prohibition of genocide, prohibition of torture, and to human rights in conjunction with diplomatic protection, state immunity, and armed conflicts. Given that the ICJ is a universal court established for the peaceful settlement of disputes between states, and not a body specialized in human rights, the article also addresses the question of the interrelationship between the Court and specialized universal human rights control organs.


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NBA All Star Game Honors the Memory of Kobe Bryant
JOHN AHORRO Staff Writer
Two weeks ago, the NBA returned to Chicago, IL for their annual All-Star Game. In the wake of Kobe Bryant's death on Jan. 26, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced sweeping changes to the weekend's format to commemorate the legend. According to NBA.com, the AllStar game's two teams, Team Giannis and Team Lebron, wore Bryant's number 24 and his daughter Gigi's number 2 respectively.
NBA.com also reports that both teams chose charities to represent. The winning team's charity received $200,000. The game would only end once either team achieved the target score—the leading team's score plus 24, Bryant's jersey number. Commissioner Silver lastly announced the renaming of the ASG MVP award to the Kobe Bryant MVP Award for the best player performance of the night.
Team Lebron eventually beat out Team Giannis with a score of 157-155 as Lakers star and Chicago's own, Anthony Davis, nailed the victory with a final free-throw. The NBA's new changes made the weekend memorable; however, the All-Star Game should change the way teams can win, as a free-throw was the only anti-climactic moment of the game.
With the 2020 All-Star Weekend from Chicago in the books, the NBA now looks to see which team can gain momentum entering the playoffs and eventually win the championship.


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Ikebana: The Refined, Sophisticated, and Accessible Art of Flower Arrangement
Ikebana is considered as one of the three Japanese arts of refinement, along with the tea ceremony and kodo.
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Meaning 'way of flowers', ikebana is an ancient art form dedicated to flower arranging and is, above all, a philosophy that encourages self-expression and a connection with nature. This artistic practice is driven by Barbara Porcellini and Kenji Tsutsumi, both of whom are ikebana masters in France.
An art with religious roots
Ikebana originates from China, and appeared in Japan in around 600, at the same time as the introduction of Buddhism. Initially reserved for monks, this floral art offered some freedom from their religious practice and won the favour of shogun officials in the 15th century, before becoming more widespread among the aristocracy in the 17th century.
It wasn't until the 18th century that it became open to all social classes and both sexes, having previously been reserved for men. Although the art is still characterised by precise rules for construction, it has gradually become emancipated from its strict tradition to showcase free artistic expression, which translates the creativity and personality of the artist behind it.
Today, ikebana schools are blooming in all four corners of the globe. Three of them remain the best-known to this day: the Ikenobo school, which passes on ancestral traditions, the Ohara school, which oscillates between tradition and modernity, and the Sogetsu school, which is the most avant-garde and modern in its practices.
Perfection of lines and harmony of colour
The three schools are, however, in agreement about the essence of ikebana; it is supposed to combine the perfection of lines and harmony of colour. Every carefully thought-out arrangement must symbolise nature in all its aspects. As Barbara Porcellini points out, 'it's an elegant, dignified, and challenging art that demands loyalty if you wish to be creative and achieve total abandon.' Indeed, the leaves, stems, and the pot in which the composition stands are as important as the flowers and must be balanced harmoniously. To achieve this, the practitioner must use their imagination and arrangement techniques to create real poetry through plants—poetry that is at once sober, generous, and inevitably fragile and ephemeral.
The masters continue their learning over the years, but 'for amateurs, the main thing is to enjoy a moment of relaxation and joy', declares Kenji Tsutsumi, an ikebana enthusiast who, above all, achieves 'profound wellbeing' through the art.
Barbara Porcellini's creations can be found on her Facebook page and Kenji Tsutsumi's work can be found on his website.
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Seattle, WA — Super-woke coffee giant Starbucks decided to tell Joe Biden's vaccine mandate to take a hike after the recent Supreme Court ruling.
The Associated Press reports that the company sent a memo to employers stating it was no longer going to require the mandate. The company had adopted the vaccine mandate like many other companies after Biden demanded OSHA to issue the mandate.
Soon after the company dropped its vaccine mandate, users across social media started to call for boycotts of the organization. Fox Business shared the report where users were calling for a boycott and saying the company was neglecting health and safety.
Those remarks continue to highlight the divide created by the Biden administration across the nation. Biden stated that the only way to end the pandemic was for everyone to be vaccinated and that doing so was the only way to protect the health and safety of those vulnerable.
The vaccine has proven ineffective against the latest Omicron variant. While those in support of the vaccine say it still works to prevent serious illness, it continues to highlight the failure of Joe Biden to eliminate the virus as he claimed he would.
The battle over vaccines is expected to continue after the White House reported that the group responsible for the vaccine mandate push was regrouping about potential options.
Other companies, like GE, have also rolled back their vaccine mandates since the Supreme Court's rulings while many have left mandates in place due to the pressure from the general public and Biden administration.
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Things to do in Rodney Stoke, Somerset
The village of Rodney Stoke is to be found some three miles East of Cheddar and 4 miles West of Wells either side of the A371 nestling on the higher ground between the Mendip Hills and the Somerset Levels. The Domesday Book recorded the village as Stoke Gifford, but the Manorial rights passed in marriage to the Rodney family in the 13th Century. The most famous of the Rodney dynasty was an Admiral in Nelson's Fleet. The Elizabethan gatehouse to their home is to be found opposite the Parish Church.
Renowned for its strawberries, asparagus and soft fruit (plum trees originating in the village are widely cultivated in California), the village is very much based in farming, with more farm names than road names to be found in the telephone directory. The old 'Strawberry Line' railway runs through the village but was closed under the Beeching cuts of the early 1960s.
Rodney Stoke is one of the 49 'Thankful Villages' in Britain - those that suffered no fatalities in the Great War 1914-1918. The author Arthur Mee, who visited all the Thankful Villages in England, wrote "nowhere else have we found the spirit of thankfulness expressed as in a lovely window here, the work of Mr William Aikman".
The window is in the historic Parish Church of St Leonard and on the wall inside the Church is the roll of honour listing the names of the 17 men and 4 women who went to the Great War and returned. At the centre of the window is Saint Leonard, the Patron Saint of Prisoners of War (and of Expectant Mothers), with Jesus and Abraham together with the words in stained glass: "All Glory be to God who in his Tender mercy has brought again to their homes the men and women of Rodney Stoke who took part in the Great War".
The people of Rodney Stoke are intensely proud of their village, church and heritage and a warm welcome awaits any visitor to this idyllic Somerset 'Thankful Village'.
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Are You Minding Your PQQ's? Maybe You Should Be! . . . and exciting, new nutrient.
Article by Arnie Gitomer
Are you minding your PQQ's? Maybe you should be!
PQQ (pyrroloquinoline quinone) is an exciting "new" micronutrient that you will be hearing a lot about in the future. Similar to CoQ10, PQQ affects mitochondrial function. The mitochondria are the parts of cell that generate energy. They are often called the "cellular power plants." They are involved in other critical cellular functions as well, including cell growth. Recent interest has focused on energy, cardiac function, aging, longevity and mental health.
While it might seem as if PQQ is similar to CoQ10, there is a difference. Both are powerful antioxidants, and both affect the mitochondria, but they do it in different ways. CoQ10 enhances mitochondrial function, bioenergetically, within the mitochondrial membrane, while PQQ actually stimulates the formation of new mitochondria.
Energy-intensive organs like the heart and brain are heavily dependent on mitochondrial support. They have a very high concentration of mitochondrial "power plants." PQQ is one of the few tools available to us that can support the formation and health of new mitochondria for these crucial organs.
Indeed, a growing body of research indicates that PQQ's unique nutritional profile supports heart health and cognitive function—alone and in combination with CoQ10.
PQQ also supports neuronal health through intracellular targets that are distinct from CoQ10 and are largely unprecedented in the realm of nutritional supplementation. For example, PQQ maintains healthy levels of DJ-1, a protein that plays a role in antioxidant defenses in dopaminergic neurons. PQQ also supports the biosynthesis of nerve growth factor (NGF), an important signaling molecule in the brain and sensory nerves. Perhaps the most salient discovery over the past two decades of research on PQQ and neuronal function is its ability to balance activation of ionotropic glutamate receptors. The N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor is the primary conduit for excitatory glutamate neurotransmission and is regarded as an important target for maintaining neuronal health. PQQ supports synaptic and intracellular responses by maintaining healthy NMDA receptor activity.
Recent studies indicate that PQQ supports cognitive function. In one study involving rats, PQQ supplementation supported performance in a water maze test. In a randomized, double blind study of 71 middle aged individuals, PQQ supplementation over 12 weeks promoted mental processing. In the same study, a combination of PQQ and CoQ10 was more effective than either agent alone.
PQQ offers wide range neural and cognitive support, including antioxidant activity, mitochondrial synthesis and nerve cell receptor function. While additional clinical investigations are necessary, existing evidence suggests that PQQ provides powerful multifaceted neuroprotection.
Who might benefit from supplementation with PQQ? Future research will no doubt focus on the following health conditions:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Longevity and Aging
- Immune System Function
- Cognitive Decline, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases
- Spinal and peripheral nerve damage
(1) Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ): A novel approach to neuroprotection. By Kelly C. Heim, Ph.D. (http://www.pureencapsulations.com/education-research/newscaps/newscap-03-01-10)
(2) Life Extension Foundation Product Literature. (Www.lef.org) (PQQ Caps with BioPQQ®, etc)
(3) Reverse Brain Cell Death by Growing New Mitochondria, by Michelle Flagg. Life Extension Magazine, Nov 2011 (http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2011/nov2011_Reverse-Brain-Cell-Death-by-Growing-New-Mitochondria_01.htm)
Loss of mitochondrial function is both a cause and a consequence of aging, producing a vicious cycle of oxidative damage that destroys brain cells. While antioxidant intake is critical, researchers now recognize it as only one part of a comprehensive preventive strategy.(4) Rejuvenate Your Cells by Growing New Mitochondria, by Kirk Stokel. Life Extension Magazine. (http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2010/ss2010_Rejuvenate-Your-Cells-Growing-New-Mitochondria_01.htm)
The nutrient PQQ, essential for many forms of life on Earth, comprises a powerful strategy to combat brain aging. PQQ protects mitochondria from cumulative oxidative damage and stimulates growth of healthy new mitochondria, thereby restoring youthful brain cell function.
PQQ's effects on brain mitochondria, coupled with its other beneficial neuroprotective characteristics, make it a natural solution for preserving brain function as you age. Taken together with PQQ's recently discovered cardioprotection and well-established immune enhancement, there is every reason to include PQQ in your supplement program.
PQQ Supplements are available from Willner Chemists, from the following companies:
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As Nigerian journalists join their counterparts across the world to mark World Press Freedom Day, today, President Muhammadu Buhari, affirmed that his administration would not muzzle the media.
Buhari said democracy and freedom of expression were kindred spirits.
May 3 is set aside to celebrate fundamental principles of press freedom, evaluate press freedom round the world, defend media from attacks on their independence, and pay tribute to journalists who died in active duty.
In his felicitation with Nigerian journalists, Buhari, through his Special Adviser, Femi Adesina, in a statement said: "Our administration is committed to the highest levels of transparency, and we will guarantee press freedom at all times. We only require that the freedom be used responsibly, and for lofty ideals of national unity and development."
The president urged journalists in the country to seize the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, to appraise and recommit themselves to the ethics that guides their noble profession.
Buhari said: "Without adherence to ethics, professions turn awry and become part of national malaise, rather than solutions.
"That is why journalists must constantly recommit to the canons of fairness, accuracy, objectivity, balance, and other ideals that guide their profession."
"On this occasion of World Press Freedom Day, I urge you to re-dedicate yourselves to the role of being watchdogs of society, while being mindful of the cohesion and equilibrium of that same society.
"There are always those who want to use the media to emphasise our fault lines; as a people, dwell on primordial sentiments, and keep the country perpetually on the same spot. Be wary of such."
According to the president, the theme of this year's celebration, Media for democracy: Journalism and elections in times of disinformation, is quite germane for Nigeria, "having recently concluded our general elections, and urges the media to reflect on the deleterious effect of fake news, misinformation and disinformation before, during and after the polls."
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First there was "same day as DVD," then there was "same day as cinema," now there's a "before theater" option for movie lovers that want to see a short list of non-blockbuster, relatively low-budget titles by renting them from Comcast Corp.'s video-on-demand (VoD) library.
The ability to rent movies before they hit cinemas represents a new and fresh wrinkle to VoD designs to help these libraries better compete with movie services in the areas of affordability and variety, without the expense of the in-theater experience.
Now Showing!
In Comcast's greater Boston market, viewers can pay $9.99 for a two-day rental of such titles asErased, The English Teacher, Syrup, Shadow Dancer, 33 Postcards, The Guillotines and more (current and recent). That's barely the price of one adult evening ticket and gets you many flicks that have already debuted at film festivals here and abroad.
The top question on the revenue front is whether movie fans, who aren't always swayed by overhyped, under delivering star-driven titles, will fork over the $9.99, or wait until the movie hits the cinemas and pay $4 less to see it in a month's time as it switches to the same-day-as-cinema and/or new movies tiers.
For this new pay VoD movie wrinkle to potentially be a significant part of the overall VoD complexion, operators such as Comcast will need to offer far more than a handful of movie titles, which requires big work with movie studios, and then promote this option widely and aggressively outside its VoD silo.
Think Positive
Since these before-cinema movies typically have debuted at movie festivals around the world before they hit this category, they have already been reviewed and can be researched at sites like www.imdb.com . As a result, companies don't have to spend the megabucks they do with huge budget movies on TV ads and movie tours. Better yet, you aren't buying movies "sight unseen."
Huge budgets, big stars and heavily promoted titles certainly don't ensure viewer satisfaction at any price. That's largely the case for endless sequels, and prequels, along with remakes that closely follow the original plot. By contrast, movies from film festivals and small-name movie houses have amassed a solid following that appears to be growing steadily in response.
Optimal Prime?
Regardless, pay-VoD has been and still is under attack on seemingly all fronts by host of alternative movie options, among them Netflix and Redbox, as well as Amazon Prime, which allows you to watch many of the same before-theater titles cited above immediately, for the same price and occasionally for a three-day period. Don't forget YouTube and its movie service plans.
With its $1.20-ish a night movie rentals from automated kiosks, Redbox helped redefine the physical rental space and is especially popular with young demographics and other fans who typically don't subscribe to a pay-TV service or do (basic cable), but don't pay for any of the several "movie channel" options.
The Bottom Line
What if movie studios and distribution partners, such as Comcast, could make more money at the end of the day from low-budget movies offered before any cinema appearance than bloated-budget, expensively marketed movies that drew so-so audiences in the theater?
It's all about the bottom line. Theaters, at least in the U.S., are an ever declining factor in the movie viewing ecosystem. Been to one lately? We've seen what happens when the bottom line of a movie viewing experience all but eliminates an established option. Drive-ins are a solid example. Retail sales of single-movie DVDs have long been fading.
And where did all the two-screen cinemas go? If you see one, check out the movies that are showing. They are more likely to be Comcast's pre-theater titles and lesser known flicks then today's break-the-bank-to-make-and-market movies, which likely don't merit a cinema visit. I'm talking about the same titles that are available earlier than you think from Redbox machines and subscription streaming services.
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Hi Everyone,
I'm not yet 100% diagnosed but well on the way to a small bileduct PSC dx. In Feb I had what I thought was a nasty virus, but when I turned yellow and developed purple splotchy rash I was sent to Emergency. There I was told I was having a reaction to antibiotics, 'flucoxacillin toxicity' a rare but known side effect.
As the months have progressed I have had various tests including MRCP x 2 which came up clear; ultrasounds x 3 all clear; weekly blood tests which showed my liver function levels to be high to critically high and 2biopsys.
My first biopsy was horrible, done with ultrasound and a quick needle sample taken, I was then in intense pain which was not ignored but not taken seriously until the next morning I was sent for CT where internal bleeding was discovered. So I had pain for the next 10 days as my body absorbed the excess fluid in my abdominal cavity. This biopsy was clear. I am allergic to morphine, endone, fentynal and pethadine, so pain relief options are limited. My second biopsy was done under CT. this 40 min procedure was done without pain relief and involved 2 samples being taken. For each (excruciating) movement of the needle I was pushed back into the CT machine for a scan before being pulled and and the needle moved to the correct position before the sample was taken. It took nearly 3 hours for me to get the upper hand on the pain. Thankfully no internal bleeding this time! However this biopsy showed evidence of inflammation and 'scarring' in and around the small bile ducts of my liver.
That has instigated the suspicion of Small bile duct PSC. The only thing stopping the diagnosis is my blood tests taken only 2 weeks before my illness show perfect liver function levels. My Hepatologist is hopeful it is still just the antibiotics reaction and I'm taking longer than excpected to heal, however they will perform another biopsy in 2-5 months to see how the damage is looking in my small bile ducts.
Where this all leads I don't really know as there is limited information on flucoxacillin toxicity, or SBD PSC.
I have lost my yellow colour although my latest bloods show my bilirubin is creeping up again. My itch is head to toe but especially my feet at night. I am extremely tired and have had to drop my full time work hours to 4-6 hours 3 days a week.
How do others manage working with this condition?
A bit more about me, I turn 39 inext week, I have 4 children 15, 12, 11, and 6.
I returned to work 2.5 years ago after our house was hit by lightning and burned down, so I work to pay the mortgage on our newly built house.
Hubby is a paramedic, which has been great from the medical side of things as he understands a fair bit.
I was studying nursing full time as well as working in an emergency dept as the data manager.
Thanks for reading my bit so brief story, I look forward to reading more about everyone's journey


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THE Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF) Technical Department has released its 35-member training squad for the national under-16 yesterday.
The squad was selected from the recent Youth Solomon Cup Under-16 competition held in Honiara earlier this month.
This is to prepare for this year's Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Under-16 Championship.
Honiara will play host to the regional junior qualifiers from September 8 to 22 with all matches likely to be played at Lawson Tama Stadium.
The Western Tomoko Under-16 winning side dominates the pick with a total of eight players selected for the training squad followed by Malaita and Honiara with seven players each.
Guadalcanal has four of its players selected, Central (three players) while Rennell and Bellona has two players selected.
Local Honiara club Marist will also have its representation in the national training squad with three players.
The former national senior men's assistant coach Stanley Waita has been appointed to take charge of the head coaching role for the national under-16 side.
The former national center midfielder will be assisted by Henry Fa'arodo Junior as the assistant coach.
According to the team management, training will start earlier March.
"This list is not final, it is a training list. And it is also an open list – we can still add and remove players as soon as we start training.
"Training will start around early March 2018. We will be in touch with the coaches and parents of the players selected and make arrangements for each player especially the ones in the provinces.
"To the players' coaches and parents, please contact the federation's technical department on 26496 to confirm availability or if there are any concerns regarding your child.
"The earlier we sort things out the better it is. So your assistance is very much important too," a statement from the SIFF technical department said yesterday.
See below members of the training squad.
Felix Advent (Central), Lloyd Kari (Malaita) and Edilson Lamupio (Western)
Edward Aulanga (Honiara), Sanau Hou (Honiara), John Misi (Malaita), Benedict Ferani (Malaita), Patson Tongaka (Renbel), Fresha Sofu (Renbel), Fabio Pao (Western), Benbate Lamupio (Western), Chackie Dadson (Western) and Ronado Cromwell (Marist).
Roljar Damme (Central), Philip Ropa (Guadalcanal), Jones Manearoa (Guadalcanal), Francis Sade (Guadalcanal), Roque Junior (Honiara), Watson Kiko (Honiara), Stephen Koti (Malaita), Julius Kera (Western), Mattson Hoto (Western), Xavier Omearo (Marist) and Kelvin Mekawir (Honiara)
Luke Tena (Central), Gregory Langilana (Honiara), Junior Lea'alafa (Honiara), Jack Baera (Malaita), Floyd Hagi (Malaita), Joshua Baela (Malaita), Hamilton Pao (Western), Clenty Lamupio (Western) and Raphael Le'ai (Marist).


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The night was cold and dark as he skipped through an electronic maze of obscure shapes and patterns. This was his journey into digital sleep, a realm in which all things were unseen and built solely from pixels and flickering electronics. The world around him was not physical but virtual and as he dreamt in the darkness he began to shake and shuffle beneath the strain of the bright flashing lights which illuminated this fantasy world. Where was he? How had he got here?
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VOTD: Robert Rodriguez's 50-Minute Interview With Sylvester Stallone
Next week brings Sylvester Stallone back yet again as famed boxer Rocky Balboa. But this time he's a mere supporting player, as the son of Apollo Creed takes the spotlight in a new era for the boxing franchise. Creed sees Michael B. Jordan take the title role of a young up and coming boxer struggling to live up to the legacy of his late father. And he has quite the supporter in his corner with Rocky as his trainer, even if it looks like he might be on his way out.
Now you can spend some time with Stallone as he sits down for a 50-minute discussion with filmmaker Robert Rodriguez for an episode of The Director's Chair on The El Rey Network. It's a fascinating career-spanning chat that dives into Stallone's life as an actor and a filmmaker.
Here's the Sylvester Stallone interview with Robert Rodriguez (originally from Facebook):
Eve if Stallone has made his fair share of garbage movies, you can't deny the impact he's had on the entertainment industry, especially with it comes to action movies. Plus, many seem to forget that Rocky won Best Picture in 1976, and many of the cliches that we find in boxing movies nowadays weren't cliche when they popped up in Rocky.
For me, the most fascinating turn in Stallone's career came when he directed Staying Alive, the sequel to the compelling disco drama Saturday Night Fever. It's a completely different movie, and people wanting more of the same from the first movie were fairly disappointed, but I give Stallone credit for taking on a movie that was not what anyone would have expected him to do in 1983.
And if you're wondering if Creed will be worth your time, the reviews are pretty glowing. Our own Jacob Hall says it undoes the sins of the bad Rocky sequels. Creed hits theaters on November 25th.


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Mimi is an adorable 11-year-old cat who has been looking for her forever home for almost a year.
When her previous owner passed away, she was taken along with her younger buddy Rocco to Sparkle Cat Rescue, an all-volunteer rescue in North Carolina.
At first, Mimi was a bit unsure and confused about her new surroundings.
But with some familiar things from her previous home, she quickly settled in and started seeking attention from people.
Even though her feline buddy Rocco preferred to keep to himself, Mimi transformed into a social butterfly and was eager to get petted and loved by anyone she met.
"She started exploring other rooms after a few months of being with us," Sparkle Cat Rescue shared on social media.
"She is quite a little social butterfly and not shy with people. She is very sweet and attentive with humans."
Every time a new human passed by, she would look at them with her big doe eyes, hoping that they would want her to become part of their family.
A few months passed and Mimi didn't give up hope, she knew that the right person would eventually come along and take her to her forever home.
Occasionally, she had some litter box behavior issues, and the rescue believed this may have been putting off prospective families.
And then it happened!
After almost a year in foster care, a wonderful man named James came to meet Mimi, and it was love at first sight.
James took her home, and now Mimi is living her best life.
"We are so happy for Mimi and her adopter," Sparkle Cat Rescue told Love Meow.
"She is doing fabulous at her new home. Her litter box issues have resolved now that she is the only kitty."
She's even made friends with a visiting dog named Suzie!
James dog sits every weekend and the two of them have become firm friends.
She's even got her special place on the arm of James' favorite chair.
Mimi is comfortable in her new home and is thriving with her loving human and furry companion.
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The AERA 2022 Presidential Address from Nasir will take place on April 25. Information on general sessions is available to view in the full program. Learn more about the Annual Meeting theme on the AERA website.


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This holiday season, you want to get something special for everyone on your list, even with the constraints of a budget. With so many past Christmas celebrations, it can be challenging to come up with new gift ideas after a while. Thankfully, we've got your back! Here are seven great gifts to give this holiday season that everyone will love. And don't forget, personalized holiday cards add a thoughtful touch to any gift, making your loved ones feel extra special.
1. Holiday Cheer Apparel
The best holiday gifts are those that ring in the season. Get those on your list of beloved holiday-themed gifts like socks, Christmas t-shirts, and Santa hats! You really can't go wrong with holiday-themed apparel. Bring out the ugly sweaters and light-up Christmas socks! They'll love dressing up for the season and appreciate the childlike humor in your gifts.
2. A Tumbler Mug
Give the coffee lovers in your life the gift of a tumbler mug. Tumbler mugs allow people to take their drinks on the go, wherever they're headed. You'll make their day knowing that each morning they can enjoy a hot cup of coffee at home or on their winter vacation with their new portable coffee cup! You can even find fancy ones or customizable mugs that stay warm for hours! Look for tumbler coffee mugs in trendy colors like copper to impress your gift recipient.
3. A Spa Gift Card
Consider giving your friends and family the gift of relaxation to the hard workers in your life! Who couldn't use a little spa time? Get a spa gift card so those on your list can select the relaxation treatments they want. They'll be able to choose from manicures and pedicures to facials and massages. The gift of relaxation never gets old. Pro tip: choose spas close to the gift recipient's location, so they get the added gift of convenience to make for a super relaxing day.
4. A Dinner Voucher
Sometimes, food really is the best gift! Give those on your list a dinner voucher to a fancy restaurant near you. You can purchase your gift online. They can enjoy a holiday meal with someone they love. Be sure to get two-for-one vouchers so they can take a guest with them and enjoy discounted prices on their favorite foods!
5. A Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets are great for warmth and reducing anxiety. Get someone special in your life a weighted blanket and watch as their troubles melt away! Look for blankets on theme with the holiday season for an extra special gift they'll adore. You can look for blankets in Christmas colors or those with snowflake patterns to stay on point with the wonderful winter season.
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Night walk looking for dormice
We cordially invite you to our next event – a night walk through the forest looking for the mysterious edible dormouse.
When: 9. 7. 2016
Where: Čížov
Event type: Excursion
Guide: Peter Adamík
Meeting: At 19.30 in Čížov, in front of the Visitor Center of the Podyjí NP Administration Centre (cars, please park in the parking lot in front of the village)
Route: Čížov - Obelisk above Ledové slujemi and back, 6 km moderately difficult night terrain with return no later than 23.00
Recommended equipment: durable shoes, insect repellent, headlamp or other light source
More information about the 'Extending the Dormouse and Determining Its Habitat in the Czech Republic' project can be found here.
Supported by a grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. This activity is implemented with financial support from the EEA funds 2009-2014 and the Ministry of the Environment. Its content is solely the responsibility of ALKA Wildlife, ops and in no way can be regarded as the opinion of the donor or the Ministry of the Environment.


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What a dreaded word in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu. Something we all have to deal with at some point in our journey. Whether it be a broken toe from a sprawl gone bad or a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) from a sweep gone wrong. Every injury is a problem no matter the severity.
Almost two weeks ago I suffered a relatively painful pop in my elbow due to applying pressure on a submission in an awkward position. I didn't really think anything of it; I snap, crackle, and pop just getting out of bed in the morning. So, I continued training that night with some intense competition drilling. I made a grip in one of my favorite positions and immediately felt a stabbing pain in my arm. Realized at that point, the little pop moments ago was a little more severe than I had thought.
With IBJJF No-Gi Pan-Ams right around the corner I had a decision to make. Remove myself from the tournament which is NOT an option in my mind. Or I could heal, grind, and compete. I decided on the second option. However, this did mean actually letting my arm heal. Which forced me into taking time off the mat, which I am not a fan of. So, I decided to bite the bullet and let my arm heal as best as possibly by taking an entire week away from training and stretching my arm as much as possible.
Thankfully my plan paid off. Earlier this week, I got back to training. At first, I was a little scared of re-injury. I could move and push without pain, but I knew it was one bad move away form popping again. So first few days I took it very easy with some light drilling and very controlled rolling. Yesterday, I got to actually roll. Felt amazing. I've still got time to grind for a good performance at Pan-Ams, I am very much looking forward to that.
One of the lower rank students asked me after practice, "Do you ever feel like some days are just terrible, but the day before you felt amazing?". I told him, all the time. Jiu-Jitsu is so full of ups and downs. It's unrealistic to think otherwise.
I proceeded to give him a little touch of wisdom ill give to my readers now.
Like Jiu-Jitsu, life is full of ups and downs. Too often we get too comfortable in the "ups" or we get stuck in the "downs" that we don't realize this is all part of the process. It is all like a heartbeat, never does a heartbeat stop going up and down except for one time. When it flatlines, for us humans, that's not good.
So, when you are having a rough day and feeling down just remember that tomorrow is a new day full of potential ups. But if you are stuck dwelling on yesterday's downs, you won't appreciate the beauty of the present.
Until next week, tape up, stay positive, and keep grinding guys!


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Avenatti rants about Michael Cohen outside of Manhattan court
NEW YORK - Michael Avenatti was not shying away from the cameras on Monday as he entered a federal court for his second trial in New York City.
The disgraced lawyer is facing charges he stole about $300,000 from a book publisher's advance to his former client, adult film star Stormy Daniels.
He talked about Daniels, but was fixated on former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen.
Avenatti said that he had heard that Cohen was outside the court. After saying that Cohen tried to steal the election, Avenatti told reporters, "He has nothing to do with this case. He's got to share it because he wants attention. By the way, I heard about some book, or he's got some podcast called Mea Culpa. He should have called it Mea Culprit. Guy is an absolute dirtbag, dumber than a box of rocks."
The government claims that Avenatti used doctored documents to divert money from Daniels' deal to himself for personal and business expenses.
Avenatti denies the charges and argues his agreement for representing Daniels included money from any book deal she secured.
"I'm not going to say anything to Stormy Daniels, that's why I have lawyers, and I have very good lawyers. I'm going to be acquitted in this case. I did nothing wrong. It should have never been brought. I'm waiting for the government to go after Donald Trump and his criminal co-conspirators. This thing is a joke," Avenatti said.
Avenatti was previously convicted in New York of trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike by threatening to expose claims that the shoemaker paid off high school basketball players to steer them to Nike-sponsored colleges.


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New indication: Bevacizumab (Avastin), a monoclonal antibody, was approved on July 31, 2009, for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma in combination with interferon alfa
Bevacizumab is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody (mAb) that inhibits the activity of human vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), thereby inhibiting angiogenesis. This agent was approved on July 31, 2009, for use in combination with interferon alfa for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
Efficacy. The efficacy of bevacizumab in combination with interferon alfa for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma was evaluated in a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, international study that compared bevacizumab 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks plus interferon alfa with placebo plus interferon alfa. Patients were treated until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurred. The main outcome was investigator-assessed progression-free survival (PFS). In bevacizumab-treated patients, PFS was significantly improved versus placebo-treated patients (median PFS, 10.2 mo vs 5.4 mo; HR=0.6; 95% CI, 0.49–0.72; P<.0001).
Safety. Patients treated with bevacizumab have been more likely to experience gastrointestinal perforation than patients treated with controls in clinical studies. Bevacizumab may impair wound healing; therefore, treatment with this agent should be discontinued for ≥28 days before surgery and should not be initiated or re-initiated for ≥28 days after surgery and until the surgical wound fully heals. Bevacizumab therapy may result in minor or serious, occasionally fatal, hemorrhagic events, including hemoptysis, gastrointestinal bleeding, hematemesis, central nervous system hemorrhage, epistaxis, and vaginal bleeding. In clinical trials, bevacizumab-treated patients were more likely to experience serious, sometimes fatal nongastrointestinal fistula formation than control-treated patients. Patients treated with bevacizumab in clinical trials have been more likely to experience serious, sometimes fatal arterial thromboembolic events. Bevacizumab is associated with higher rates of severe hypertension than are control drugs; blood pressure should be monitored every 2 to 3 weeks during bevacizumab treatment. Rarely, patients treated with bevacizumab have developed reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS). The incidence and severity of proteinuria are increased among bevacizumab-treated patients versus controls. Infusion reactions, including hypertension, hypertensive crises associated with neurologic signs and symptoms, wheezing, oxygen desaturation, Grade 3 hypersensitivity, chest pain, headaches, rigors, and diaphoresis, have been reported in bevacizumab-treated patients. Immunogenicity may occur among bevacizumab-treated patients. The most common adverse events associated with bevacizumab therapy include epistaxis, headache, hypertension, rhinitis, proteinuria, taste alteration, dry skin, rectal hemorrhage, lacrimation disorder, back pain, and exfoliative dermatitis.
Employers Face Barriers With Adopting Biosimilars
March 1st 2022Despite the promise of savings billions of dollars in the United States, adoption of biosimilars has been slow. A roundtable discussion among employers highlighted some of the barriers, including formulary design and drug pricing and rebates.


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Church George Washington Attended Removes Plaque Honoring First President
By Tre Goins-Phillips
October 28, 2017
The centuries-old Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia, is removing two plaques — one honoring former President George Washington and another for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee — because the memorials make visitors "feel unsafe or unwelcome."
Never mind the fact that both Washington and Lee were frequent parishioners of the Episcopalian church, The Republican Standard reported. Alas, the church's board voted unanimously this week to rip out the plaques, which indicated where the two men often sat when they attended services.
Initially, the church was only considering removing Lee's plaque, but later added Washington because he, too, owned slaves (at a time when everyone owned slaves). Here's the church's statement, in part:
Hebrews 13:2 says, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unaware." Christ Church lives into this call, feeding the hungry with our Lazarus ministry, welcoming the stranger in our refugee ministry, and inviting all to worship with us. The plaques in our sanctuary make some in our presence feel unsafe or unwelcome. Some visitors and guests who worship with us choose not to return because they receive an unintended message from the prominent presence of the plaques.
Many in our congregation feel a strong need for the church to stand clearly on the side of, "All are welcome — no exceptions."
Read the full story on IJR.com
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The Coyotes play their final home game tonight against the Los Angeles Kings.
Game Preview
If you still had hope for the Arizona Coyotes making the playoffs, Monday must have been a rough night. After a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the Coyotes are one loss away from being mathematically eliminated.
Monday's loss was unusual compared to their more recent losses.
The third goal again proved to be a killer for the Desert Dogs, and they were doing everything else decently well. The Coyotes scored first, and they scored on the power play, two things that the team struggles to do consistently. But they couldn't get that third goal to tie it up and force overtime.
Arizona did have to deal with some adversity before the start of the game. Nick Schmaltz caught a stray puck up high during warm-ups and was unable to play the game. We don't know if it would have changed anything, but Schmaltz was one game removed from a three-game point streak where he recorded four assists.
But even if Schmaltz isn't ready tonight, it won't come as a shock, and they won't need to play with seven defensemen.
If the Coyotes want to keep any hope alive, they need to win tonight's game. And if that isn't enough motivation, a win tonight splits the series, rather than LA getting both wins.
Players to Watch
Arizona: Jakob Chychrun – Chychrun had one of the rare power play goals on Monday getting him his 17th goal of the season. He is on pace for 27 goals over a regular season in an 82-game season, which is just insane.
Los Angeles: Anze Kopitar – Kopitar had a goal and an assist on Monday moving him 999 career points. Getting 1,000 points seems inevitable for Kopitar, but he can wait until Friday when the Kings play the Avalanche.
Arizona: Nick Schmaltz (doubtful, head), Antti Raanta (upper body), Tyler Pitlick (lower body), Jordan Gross (lower body)
Los Angeles: Jonathan Quick (questionable, upper body), Blake Lizotte (questionable, upper body), Matt Luff (undisclosed)
Puck Drop
Tonight's game will be at 7:00 pm Arizona time and it will air on Bally Sports Arizona X and Fox Sports 910 AM.


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Kevel Attribution
What is Kevel Attribution?
Sponsored product attribution refers to the practice of identifying and attributing the influence of sponsored products on consumer behavior and purchasing decisions. In the digital advertising landscape, sponsored product attribution plays a crucial role in understanding the impact and effectiveness of sponsored or promoted products in driving sales and revenue for businesses.
In the context of sponsored product attribution, lookback windows and attribution match types are two important concepts that help advertisers understand and analyze the impact of their advertising efforts. Let's delve deeper into each of these concepts:
Lookback Windows
A lookback window refers to a specific time period during which user interactions with sponsored product ads are attributed to conversions or actions. It determines how far back in time advertisers track and attribute conversions to their ad campaigns. Kevel supports both view-through and click-through attribution:
- View-through attribution: This match type attributes conversions to users who view a sponsored product ad but do not click on it. If a user views an ad and later converts within the designated lookback window, the conversion is attributed to the ad.
- Click-through attribution: In this match type, conversions are attributed when a user clicks on a sponsored product ad and directly completes the desired action, such as making a purchase.
Kevel supports lookback windows of 1, 7, 14 and 30 days. Alternatively, you can select 'none' to not perform a specific kind of attribution.
Attribution Match Types
Attribution match types define the criteria used to match user interactions with sponsored product ads to conversions or actions. They determine how closely the interaction aligns with the attributed conversion.
In sponsored product attribution, different attribution models can be used to understand the impact of advertising on consumer behavior and conversions. Among these models, three commonly used ones are same product attribution, same brand and category attribution, and same brand attribution. Let's explore the differences between them:
Same Product Attribution
Same product attribution focuses on attributing conversions specifically to the exact product that was advertised. In this model, the conversion is attributed only when a customer clicks or interacts with a sponsored product ad and subsequently completes a purchase of the same product that was advertised.
For example, if a customer clicks on a sponsored product ad for a specific brand of headphones and then purchases those exact headphones, the conversion is attributed to the same product.
Same Brand and Category Attribution
Same brand and category attribution expands the scope of attribution beyond the exact product to include other products within the same brand and category. In this model, the conversion is attributed when a customer interacts with a sponsored product ad for a specific brand and category and makes a purchase of any product within that brand and category.
For instance, if a customer clicks on a sponsored product ad for a particular brand of running shoes but ends up purchasing a different model of running shoes from the same brand, the conversion is attributed.
Same Brand Attribution
Same brand attribution takes a broader approach by attributing conversions to the overall brand rather than specific products or categories. In this model, the conversion is attributed when a customer interacts with a sponsored product ad for a specific brand and makes a purchase of any product from that brand, regardless of the category.
For example, if a customer clicks on a sponsored product ad for a particular brand of smartphones and then purchases a laptop from the same brand, the conversion is attributed to the same brand.
The choice of attribution model depends on the goals and objectives of advertisers. Same product attribution provides the most specific and granular insights into the direct impact of a particular advertised product. Same brand and category attribution offers a broader view by considering the influence of the brand and category on consumer behaviour. Same brand attribution provides a high-level overview of the effectiveness of the brand's advertising efforts across various product categories.
By considering both lookback windows and attribution match types, advertisers can gain a better understanding of how their sponsored product ads impact consumer behaviour and conversions. These concepts help marketers make informed decisions about their advertising strategies, optimize their campaigns, and allocate resources effectively to maximize return on investment (ROI).
Kevel Ad Server - Attribution Implementation
In order to log purchase data with Kevel, send a server-side event for each purchase completed.
You will send a GET request to a network-specific endpoint following this format, where 123
is the Kevel network ID: https://e-123.adzerk.net/event/123/purchase
The following parameters are required for any attribution set up:
- userKey
- timestamp (ISO 8601 (eg. 2017-01-19T16:27:20.974Z) but we also support unix epoch time)
- Quantity
- Price
The parameters above are used for Kevel's default attribution implementation, but query parameters may be use-case specific and may include custom information based on your attribution scheme and reporting needs. For example, a retail marketplace company may send Kevel the following:
- Transaction identifier
- Product details
- Product identifier
- Brand identifier
- Main category identifier
Sample purchase event fully constructed: https://e-123.adzerk.net/event/123/purchase?userKey=marketplaceshopper-456-abc&transactionId=1234567×tamp=2022-11-02T16%3A27%3A20.974Z&productId=11982758&quantity=1&price=200&merchantId=12478
It is important to send a consistent UserKey in both the Ad Decision and the Purchase event request so that Kevel is able to perform a look back to determine whether the purchase can be attributable to an ad view or click (depending on attribution settings defined Flight settings).
Generally, this is done by generating a random UserKey on session start and persisting that locally (local storage, or a cookie). Even if the user authenticates midway through their journey, it is important that the same UserKey is sent in purchase events in order for Kevel to be able to correctly attribute conversions to Ads.
Additionally, if products are sold across multiple markets (with multiple currencies), the price
value must first be converted to a single currency (defined by the customer).
When the Kevel Ad Server logs a conversion due to attribution:
- A Server to Server Conversion is logged for the relevant ad using event ID 3. (See Event ID definitions)
- The GMV for the relevant ad is incremented by the value of the price value in the purchase event.
Kevel Audience + Kevel Ad Server
For customers using Kevel Audience in combination with Kevel Ad Server, purchase events will instead by synced to Kevel Audience either with the standard event collection approach, or via offline imports. This data will then automatically flow through to Kevel Ad Server for attribution reporting.
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BAGHDAD, Iraq, OCT. 2, 2003 (Zenit.org).- At a time of vengeance in Iraq, "Christians are called to show forgiveness and reconciliation," says the archbishop-designate of the Archeparchy of Kirkuk of the Chaldeans.
Archbishop-designate Louis Sako, who had been a parish priest at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Mosul, had his archiepiscopal appointment confirmed by the Pope last week.
"We must work for reconciliation," the archbishop-designate said. "There is a Christian minister in the new national government. It might be the beginning of a presence which in any case must spread to small centers and peripheral institutions. The Muslims expect much from us."
He said he believes "that encouragement must be given to every effort for dialogue and forgiveness so as not to fall into a dangerous path for the future of the country."
As is traditional in Eastern-rite Churches, the election of the new archbishop was carried out within the Synod of Bishops of the Chaldean Church. The synod met in Baghdad from Sept. 16-24. The Pope gave his consent to the election in order to ratify the Chaldean Church's communion with the universal Church.
"Life is slowly getting back to normal" in Iraq, the archbishop-designate told SIR, the news service of the Italian bishops' conference. "The attacks against Americans are perpetrated not so much by Iraqis as by Arabs. However, the entire population says it's pleased with the change" of regime.
"After 35 years of dictatorship, two wars with 1 million dead, 12 years of embargo, and over a million emigrants, today one can think and live freely again," he continued.
Yet, much remains to be done in terms of peace, which "is the fruit of a plan and a long path," he added. "The people must be educated in peace, dialogue — and this is not achieved with arms."


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This article is part of our DraftKings CFL DFS Picks series.
Jeremiah Masoli, HAM vs. TOR ($11,300): Trevor Harris ($11,600) is certainly tempting against the Alouettes at just $300 above Masoli, but I feel that it will be the latter who's more likely to be involved in a back-and-forth affair that will keep him throwing throughout all four quarters. Masoli also brings the added upside of rushing yardage, and he comes into the Week 12 matchup fresh off a season-high 419-yard performance against the Eskimos in Week 11. The Argonauts have allowed the third most passing touchdowns (14), second most passing first downs (118), second most passing yards per game (299.0), second highest completion percentage (70.6) and highest average yards per pass (9.4), making them excellent targets. What's more, they're tied with Montreal for the second most completions over 30 yards allowed (20), while Masoli has generated 15 such connections this season.
Bo Levi Mitchell, CGY vs. EDM ($10,800): Mitchell delivered handsomely in Week 11 with a 452-yard effort versus the Blue Bombers, netting a season-high 34.08 fantasy points in the process. He'll draw another appealing matchup in Week 12, considering the Eskimos were just lit up in their own right for 419 yards by Jeremiah Masoli last week and come in allowing the third-highest average yards per pass (8.5) and most completions of over 30 yards (21). Meanwhile, Mitchell owns the second-highest quarterback rating in the CFL on pass attempts over 20 yards (139.3), along with an 11:2 TD:INT in such instances. In what could certainly turn into an offensive-minded tussle, Mitchell is a very attractive alternative to Masoli if you need to save a few hundred.
Zach Collaros, SSK vs. WPG ($7,900): Collaros is likely to be a tad under-owned in Week 12 with the surging Antonio Pipkin ($8,000) sitting just $100 above him, but I like the veteran's prospects against a Blue Bombers squad that was just torched by Bo Levi Mitchell for 452 yards in Week 11. Collaros has been solid but not spectacular in three games since returning from a concussion, but he certainly comes cheap enough and faces a Winnipeg defense that allowed the third-most passing first downs (115), third-highest passing yards per game (286.2), second-highest number of pass attempts (364), second-most completions (243) and third-highest completion percentage (66.8). With a modest price and the advantage of being at home against a secondary that's likely to be lacking in some confidence after last week's debacle, I see Collaros as a potentially rewarding value play, especially for GPPs.
Running Back
James Wilder, Jr., TOR at HAM ($8,400): Andrew Harris ($8,700) is nicked up and facing a tough Roughriders defense, making Wilder the top running back option if you're paying up at the position in Week 12. The powerful second-year back did have an underwhelming game relative to matchup in Week 11, amassing a modest 12.0 fantasy points against the Alouettes. However, he added another six receptions to his 2018 tally, giving him four catches or more in six straight contests. His receiving skills have served as an excellent complement to his typically effective work on the ground, and it also helps make him one of the safer plays for cash games each week. Meanwhile, he could hardly draw a more appealing run defense to go up against in Week 12, as the Ti-Cats check in allowing the most rushing yards per game (126.6) and highest average yards per rush (6.3), while also yielding the second-most rushes of over 20 yards (8).
William Powell, OTT vs. MTL ($7,900): Speaking of attractive matchups, Powell certainly has one in his Week 12 crosshairs in the form of the Alouettes, which have allowed the most rushes of over 20 yards (10), along with the second-most rush yards per game (120.5), most rushing attempts (246) and most rushing first downs (86) this season. Meanwhile, Powell is coming off two spectacular games -- against this same Alouettes squad and the Blue Bombers -- contests in which he scored 23.5 and 32.2 fantasy points, respectively. He offers a pass-catching dimension with which to exploit the vulnerable Montreal pass defense as well, having tallied between three and seven receptions in three of his last five games.
Don Jackson, CGY vs. EDM ($6,300): Jackson corroborated the fitness of his balky hamstring in Week 11 versus the Blue Bombers, rushing nine times for a solid 46 yards before the game slanted much more toward the passing attack. Jackson could well be back to double-digit carries in Week 12, especially with the Stampeders potentially trying to slow the game down at times to keep the ball away from Mike Reilly. That would put Jackson in a good position to rack up some production against an Eskimos team that's allowed 110.6 rushing yards per contest, the second-most rush attempts (203) and the second-highest average yards per rush (5.4), while also drawing even with the Alouettes for most rushing touchdowns allowed (14).
Cameron Marshall, SSK vs. WPG ($3,500): The Alouettes will have slew of very inexpensive running backs getting touches in Week 12, but with no clear-cut lead option or track record on the part of any of them, I see it as a risky spot despite the savings. Meanwhile, Marshall quietly rejoined the Roughriders last week and carried four times for 10 yards as Tre Mason's backup, but he could certainly see a bigger role this week, especially if Marcus Thigpen (undisclosed) also remains out of action. Marshall brings plenty of lead-back experience and started nine games for the Riders last season, averaging an impressive 5.4 yards per carry while adding 30 receptions over 10 games. He's got the stature for a heavier workload at 5-foot-11 and 215 pounds, certainly more than the slighter Mason, who's ideally suited to play the role of complementary, change-of-pace back. Speaking of Mason, while he holds a certain level of appeal as well, the fact he checks in at a $5,800 price tag and the possibility of a reduced role makes Marshall more appealing, especially versus a Blue Bombers squad that's allowed 5.1 yards per rush and that's tied with the Eskimos for most rushing touchdowns allowed (14).
Wide Receiver/Slotback
Brandon Banks, HAM vs. TOR ($9,200): There will likely be quite a few flocking to the Stamps' Kamar Jorden ($10,200) after his record-setting Week 11 performance, but his price is a bit too rich for a player that had only topped 100 yards one other time this season prior to last week. Meanwhile, Banks offers some nice savings over appealing but more expensive options like Brad Sinopoli ($9,700), D'haquille Williams ($9,600) and Diontae Spencer ($9,400), and his price has actually seen a $600 drop from last week after he tallied a modest 6.95 fantasy points versus the Eskimos. Banks naturally has the talent to bounce back, with his string of scoring more than 20 fantasy points in six of the prior seven games serving as evidence of such. He also continues to have some involvement in the return game on occasion, adding to his upside. The Argonauts' various deficiencies in pass defense were detailed earlier in Masoli's entry as well, while Banks' big-play potential is summed up by his seven receptions of more than 30 yards and six 100-yard games thus far.
Greg Ellingson, OTT vs. MTL ($8,800): Ellingson offers some exposure to the Redblacks passing attack without necessarily breaking your bank, as he checks in $600 cheaper than teammate Diontae Spencer. After an atypically slow start to his season, Ellingson has bounced back in impressive fashion over the last two games, posting 25.0 and 23.0 fantasy points over that pair of contests. He's racked up 19 catches over that span, more than his previous five games combined. Seemingly back to serving as an integral component of the Ottawa air attack, he holds high appeal against a Montreal squad that's allowed the most passing touchdowns (23), most passing first downs (153), most passing yards per game (335.3), most completions (264), second-highest average yards per pass (9.1) and second-most completions of more than 30 yards (20).
Jordan Williams-Lambert, SSK vs. WPG ($5,400): Williams-Lambert's overall production may have been down in Week 11 (four receptions, 13 yards), but he still found a way to prop up his final line by getting into the end zone. He's also just one game removed from a 10-catch, 152-yard effort versus the Stampeders, a performance that offered a glimpse at his upside. With his price actually having come down $500 and facing a Blue Bombers secondary whose vulnerabilities to the pass were detailed earlier in Zach Collaros' entry, Williams-Lambert is an excellent call again if you're looking for a mid-tier option, especially given his solid 78.3 percent catch rate.
Dominique Rhymes, OTT vs. MTL ($4,600): Rhymes' price continues to lag behind his production, making him a highly viable option in Week 12 if you're paying down. Rhymes has 12 receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown over the last two games, and he's listed as a starter once again against the very permeable Alouettes secondary in Week 12. Given the Alouettes' wide array of poor pass defense metrics that were just highlighted in Greg Ellingson's entry, Rhymes is even more appealing than a starting receiver priced at $4,600 already would be.
Team Defense
Saskatchewan Roughriders vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers ($4,700): For the third week in a row, the CFL's best fantasy defense remains underpriced, making them my go-to option once again. The Week 12 matchup lines up well for them as well, as the Bombers' Matt Nichols has an unsightly 3:5 TD:INT in three road games and has thrown seven interceptions overall on the year. The Riders check in with the third-most forced turnovers (23) and points off turnovers (77), and they've also allowed the second-fewest net offensive yards per contest (310.6) and yards per play (5.8). Additionally, Saskatchewan tops the CFL in sacks (23) and two-and-outs forced (62) and average an impressive 15.2 fantasy points at home, setting up a potentially long night for the Blue Bombers offense overall.