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Turkish newspaper Today's Zaman reports that the government has officially confirmed that an Islamic State commander is receiving treatment for his battle wounds at the Pamukkale University Hospital.
The situation is a bit sticky for the Turkish government, as they have already taken heat for "allegedly turning a blind eye to foreign fighters crossing into Syria and Iraq from Turkey to join ISIL," and displaying little enthusiasm for the multi-national effort against the terror state. There are lingering suspicions that elements within the Turkish government "are ideologically close to the terrorist group."
Discovering that a Turkish citizen who threw in his lot with ISIS was able to come back across the border and seek treatment for his bomb wounds at a Turkish hospital will not dispel those suspicions. The commander, named in other sources as Emrah Cakan, is said to be one of about 1,000 Turks who have joined the Islamic State.
"Judicial procedures regarding his injury were carried out when he crossed into Turkey from Syria," explained the statement from the Denizli Governor's Office. "His treatment is still underway in Denizli in accordance with the right to receive medical attention, just like a normal citizen."
The International Business Times finds the treatment of this ISIS officer, who it describes as "a Turkish-born militant who rose to become a senior commander of the Islamist group, helping to impose its barbaric regime on Kurdistan and northern Syria," an outrageous contrast with the fate that befell Kurdish medical student Esra Yakar.
Yakar is described as a "hero of Kobani" because she traveled to that besieged city to provide medical treatment, and sustained serious wounds to her head and right eye during an ISIS attack. She went back to Turkey for treatment, but was bounced around between hospitals for so long that she lost her eye, and then, when she finally got checked into a hospital in Ankara, she was targeted by Turkish prosecutors, arrested, and thrown in prison on "terrorism" charges. She was released from prison just yesterday due to her health problems, but is still expected to stand trial on April 30.
"That a Kurdish doctor wounded by IS in Kobani was deprived of health services, and then arrested on spurious charges, while an IS commander is safely treated in hospital, is a manifestation of the injustice of the Turkish legal and political system against Kurdish people – and yet another damning indictment of the Turkish government," writes Kurdish journalist Uzay Bulut for the International Business Times.
They also point out that the Turkish government has an awful lot of trouble keeping track of both Turkish and foreign jihadis flowing across its borders… and coming back into Turkey to commit future mayhem. Intelligence agenices have warned that some 3,000 Islamic State militants are believed to have set up terror cells in Turkey and are preparing for "armed and bomb attacks against the Ankara-based embassies and consulates of the countries that are members of the US-led coalition militarily intervening in Syria."
"When the attack eventually happens, they'll probably blame the Kurds for it," Bulut ruefully predicts.


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A Sydney man was told to "just pick any random unbeliever" and kill them in front of the Islamic State flag and then send the footage so it could be put online, a court has heard.
Omarjan Azari, 22, was arrested at his home at Guildford in Sydney's west last September during the largest counter-terrorism operation in Australia's history.
Police allege that Mr Azari was involved in planning a terrorist act in a phone call with Mohammad Ali Baryalei, Australia's most senior member of the terrorist group Islamic State.
In Central Local Court on Tuesday, Mr Azari was refused bail.
Crown Prosecutor Peter Neil, SC, read from transcripts of phone calls allegedly between Mr Azari and Mr Baryalei.
"What you guys need to do is just pick any random unbeliever. When finished put the flag of the state in the background and film it and send it off," Mr Baryalei allegedly said.
Mr Azari allegedly replies, "Yeah".
"Backpacker, tourist, American, French or British even better," Mr Baryalei continues.
In other parts of the transcript, Mr Baryalei talks about killing five people a month. He also allegedly tells Mr Azari to recruit two to three "brothers" - "heavy duty boys with perfect faith".
"If you kill our people we will kill your people one by one," Mr Baryalei allegedly says.
In opposing bail, Mr Neil said: "There is no question there is strong evidence of an agreement in which the applicant [Azari] will either by himself or with others pick some random member of the community at random, kill them, cover them with the Islamic State flag, film it and send it to Mr Baryalei."
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Earlier at the hearing, lawyers for Mr Azari said he could never get a fair trial because of Prime Minister Tony Abbott's "unprecedented interference" in the case.
At the time of Mr Azari's arrest, several reports said the plot allegedly involved selecting and murdering a random member of the community in a public place and draping them in an Islamic State flag while others recorded the crime on video. Mr Abbott said intelligence indicated people in Australia were allegedly planning a public beheading to be carried out in the name of Islamic State.
Mr Azari was charged with conspiring to plan or prepare a terrorist act. He has been held in segregation in Goulburn's Supermax prison ever since.
Mr Azari applied for bail on Tuesday with his lawyers claiming "exceptional circumstances" could be established.
His barrister, Steven Boland, said comments made by Prime Minister Tony Abbott in the days and weeks after the counter-terrorism raids were an "unprecedented interference in the criminal justice process".
"The people of Australia have been told there is a plot to behead somebody randomly. It's made up, your Honour," Mr Boland said.
Mr Azari's lawyers had tried to correct the public perception of a beheading plot in his court appearances since his arrest but they were up against comments made by the "highest office" in the country.
It may not be possible for Mr Azari to receive a fair trial by jury, Mr Boland said, foreshadowing a stay application at a future point.
Magistrate John Andrews declined to view a folio of media clippings of Mr Abbott's comments.
Another exceptional circumstance was Mr Azari's onerous custodial conditions in the high-risk management unit at Goulburn Correctional Centre, Mr Boland said.
Despite no history of violence and not having been convicted of any offence as yet, Mr Azari was being held in the same section as notorious killers Phuong Ngo, Michael Kanaan and Ivan Milat.
He said if granted bail Mr Azari could live under virtual house arrest, with conditions banning him from certain types of communication devices.
Louise Hall is a Court Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald


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Actress Elizabeth Olsen had a press-filled day on Wednesday (May 5), as she continues to promote her upcoming film Captain America: Civil War before it's release on Friday (May 6).
Elizabeth was spotted looking spring-ready in a stunning floral Dolce & Gabbana gown as she walked the red carpet at the New York screening of the film alongside her co-stars.
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2018 was a fantastic year of going places I really wanted to get to. Had gigs in both India and China and loved being in both amazing countries. Only got to see a bit of each, but will be heading back for more before long! Here is a pic of me in Shanghai taken by Wade Schuman.
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An interesting bunch of gigs of late. I loved going to India for my first, and certainly not last time. Gig in Bangalore with a visit to Kochi beforehand. A month long Off Broadway run of a new show called One Thousand Nights and One Day, music by Marisa Michelson and musical directoring by Kurt Crowley, on loan from Hamilton. An amazing month of touring with Hazmat Modine in Europe. 24 gigs in 27 days in Germany, Austria, Holland and Paris.
Recording for a new Scorsese film featuring DeNiro, Pacino, Keitel, Pesce, Carnavale
Elson spent a few days recording at Electric Lady Studios along with a stellar cast of musicians. Produced and recorded by Stewart Lerman, with Randall Poster as music supervisor. Horns arranged by saxophonist Mark Lopeman. Also on the date were Tom "Bones" Malone, Frank Green, Dan Levine, Brian Pareschi, David Mansfield, Entcho Todorov, Maxim Moston, Catherine Popper, Johnny Gale and others. Super-fun sessions! Mamoun falafels! Oh yeah!
Back from European Tour with Hazmat Modine
Returned from European tour. We did 25 gigs in 27 days. Started in Lithuania, and performed in Austria, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and ended in Portugal. A tough schedule but played for a lot of happy fans and were treated well throughout.
Played a concert at Roulette in Brooklyn of Dick Connette's music featuring Mimi Goese, Suzzy Roche, Rachelle Garniez and Ana Egge.
On Friday, June 2nd, did a show at Roulette in Brooklyn. The band consisted of me and Kevin Kuhn, Derek NIevergelt, and Karen Waltuch. Played a set of Rachelle Garniez's music followed by Dick's collaborations with Mimi Goese, Ana Egge, and Suzzy Roche.


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Craig Alston is a multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore who is best known as the saxophonist for Fertile Ground. Craig began performing with Fertile Ground while attending Morgan State University. As the band became more successful, Craig chose to leave college and pursue his passion.
Fertile Ground's sound was influenced by Sade, Fela Kuti, Miles Davis Quintet and Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. As a member of Fertile Ground, Craig has traveled to the United Kingdom (UK), Japan, Belgium, France, Croatia, Austria, and elsewhere sharing it's unique blend of jazz, soul and world music. The broad exposure has allowed him to learn and grow from the various musicians and styles that he has encountered.
In addition to being the saxophonist for Fertile Ground, he also performs under his own name. As an independent artist, Craig plays the saxophone, bass, or keyboard. As a saxophonist, Craig has played with jazz legends such as Larry Willis, David Murray, Oliver Lake, John Hicks and Jimmy Heath. He has performed with artists from various musical genres such as Brian Culbertson, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, The Soulful Symphony and Drew Davidsen. Craig has recorded with Fertile Ground,The Basement Boys, Jsoul, vocalists Angela Johnson, Julie Dexter, Deborah Bond and many others. He has played at Artscape, the African-American Heritage Festival, the Baltimore Museum of Art and many other places locally and nationally. He recently won the Chick-Webb Jazz Combo competition.
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Deftones is the self-titled fourth LP from Deftones. It was released on Maverick Records and produced entirely by the band and was the last album to feature production from Terry Date. It spawned two singles, Hexagram and Minerva and reached Gold status with over 500,000 copies sold. Deftones is much different than the band's previous efforts due to the diverse genres it takes influence from. It introduces keyboards and synthesizers provided by Frank Delgado. The album was a critical success despite performing worse than their previous effort White Pony.
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Holiday Extras is one of the top 20 Best Companies to Work For
Holiday Extras is the highest listed travel company in the 2013 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For. This year they have also achieved a three-star accreditation for the first time and have soared up the listings to a best-ever position on the list – Number 19.
It is the seventh year the company has been listed in the Mid Companies category.
The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list is based on research into workplace engagement, and is the largest survey of its kind. For 2013, over 370 employees were surveyed at Holiday Extras.
The results were announced at a ceremony held at Battersea Power Station on Thursday 28 February hosted by BBC journalist, Kate Silverton.
Anouk Agussol, Head of People for Holiday Extras, said: "We are absolutely delighted to see the results of our quest to make Holiday Extras an even more amazing place to work. Last year, our Engagement Questionnaire had a massive impact as the resulting changes were rolled out. We continue to listen and act on feedback from around the business that will add to our alignment, leadership, team work and wellbeing to name just a few.
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Zippin boss: Checkout-free retail poised for great things
Zippin this week reopened its checkout-free concept store in San Francisco. RTIH got the lowdown from founder and CEO Krishna Motukuri.
RTIH: Last summer, Zippin opened a demo concept store in downtown San Francisco. Since then, you have been busy working on the technology and remodelling the space ahead of the store officially reopening to the public this week. What can you tell us about the work you have been doing?
KM: Our new store provides a slightly larger footprint, and we've extended the hours of operation to Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm, to best serve the needs of our local community. It is a great showcase for us with prospective customers to show how the technology works and its ability to handle busy environments.
When we first opened last year, the store was more of a demo lab with visible the wires and other technology. Now, it looks like just any other store, with the technology working 100% behind the scenes to provide a frictionless shopping experience for consumers.
RTIH: What was the user feedback from the first trial of the store?
KM: We've always received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Most were thrilled primarily by the ease and speed of getting their lunch so quickly. In fact, one local TV reporter taped a segment where she showed herself grabbing lunch in a timed 16-second trip in and out of the store. Prospective customers of our technology have also been impressed by its ability to work in busy environments and edge-case situations.
Sometimes shoppers had questions about the accuracy of the system in certain more complicated situations (for example, when taking things and putting them back or putting them back in a different place in the store, etc.) or when more than a few people came into the store at the same time. But these doubts were put to rest when they saw first hand how accurate our system is when they walked out and viewed their receipt.
"Even though we are in the earliest stages of deployment now, the interest sparked by Amazon Go's rapid expansion has lit a fire"
RTIH: Although autonomous checkout stores have been heavily hyped, there is only a handful of them today. Do you think this space will remain a niche thing or cross over into the mainstream? And if it does cross over, will Amazon just dominate as it so often does, with its Amazon Go offering?
KM: By all predictions (not just ours), checkout-free retail is poised to take over just about everywhere in the world, and it's just a matter of time. In fact, Juniper Research has estimated that the fast-growing smart store technology market will generate more than $78 billion in annual transaction revenue by 2022, up from an expected $9.2 billion this year.
We believe that consumer demand will be the ultimate driver of this trend, and even though we are in the earliest stages of deployment now, the interest sparked by Amazon Go's rapid expansion has lit a fire.
It's estimated that Americans spend up to 100 hours a year standing in line, and most people agree that's just a plain waste of time when there are options that enable them to zip in, grab what they need, and zip right back out … without any lines at all.
Retailers don't want to be left behind as this wave hits, and those who hope to compete with Amazon to serve this demand for frictionless shopping are eager to see how they can affordably do so with technology such as ours. At Zippin, we've experienced overwhelming inbound interest from retailers around the world that has only been accelerating interest in recent months.
The retailers who do actually invest in this next-generation retail solution will be able to compete and thrive.
RTIH: There has been something of a backlash in the States against checkout-free stores that don't accept cash. What is your take on this issue?
KM: As a technology provider, we are committed to supporting a wide array of payment choices, including cash. Retailers can decide which payment modes to offer to their shoppers, and will be able to comply with all local laws pertaining to payments and privacy.
RTIH: What else can we expect from Zippin in 2019?
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"To avail the benefits under the (Mega Power) policy, the developer must tie up at least 65 per cent of the installed capacity through competitive bidding," Finance Minister P Chidambaram told reporters after announcing that CCEA has
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CCEA, also approved construction of a 220 kv transmission system from Alusteng in the Srinagar valley to Leh and inter-connection system for Drass, Kargil, Khalsti and Leh sub-stations in J&K at a cost of Rs 1,788.41 crore.
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Bengal continues to be a strong citadel of resistance: Sabyasachi Basu Ray Chaudhury
India seems to be fast entering the age of compliance and conformity. But West Bengal, with its long history of dissent, continues to be among the last strong citadel of resistance against brazen right-wing onslaught feels prominent political scientist Sabyasachi Basu Ray Chaudhury.
Led by the decisive political leadership of Mamata Banerjee and coupled with its institutions having a rich secular and informed debate and a proactive intelligentsia, Bengal can trigger a nationwide churning against the RSS-BJP led the brazen communal onslaught that is fast engulfing the country, he said.
In an interview to Catch, the Rabindra Bharati University vice chancellor said the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, who has been ruling Bengal since 2011, has successfully carried forward the state's legacy of expressing dissent against Central dominance and hegemony.
"When it comes to expressing dissent against the culture of dominance and hegemony, Bengal has always shown the path. And it's no different under Mamata. In this age of compliance and conformity, where the Opposition is being forced to fall in line, she has stood her ground to carry forward the state's legacy of resistance," said Chaudhury.
"Amid this fast spreading radical communal onslaught, rising obscurantism and brazen propaganda of Hindutva, if a state can show the way for a fightback, it's Bengal," he says.
Stopping the BJP juggernaut
Having spread its dominance to across 18 states in the country, the BJP has been intensifying its bid to conquer Bengal – its final frontier. With issues like corruption and rise of Jihadi elements in the state, the Hindutva brigade has been sharpening its attacks on Mamata and her Trinamool regime.
While the saffron brigade claims to have gained ground in the state harping on Mamata's politics of appeasement, Chaudhury vouches for her secular credentials.
"There can't be any doubt over Mamata's secular credentials. Her government's efforts to uplift the minorities are all there to be seen. Despite allegations of appeasement, this welfare of the Muslims has not come at a cost of majority. The government's social security schemes, some of which have attracted international recognition, have ensured all round development and welfare," he said.
But pointing to decisions of giving honorariums to Muslim clerics that had attracted the wrath of the BJP, he said that Mamata could have avoided such a move.
"With rising instances of communal tension, especially the Basirhat riots, Mamata has realised the growing threat of communalism. There has been growing efforts from her government to keep intact Bengal's image as one which is largely insulated to such divisive ideas," he said.
With Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, a prominent secular face, going back to the NDA fold, Chaudhury said Mamata's significance in building up an anti-BJP front has increased.
"Nitish's departure surely is a big setback for the opposition, but it also has given Mamata that much more space to come to prominence in the national arena. With her relentless opposition of the prime minister and her policies, she has carved an image of Mod baiter which can be effective in uniting the opposition which now appears to be fractured," he said.
But can corruption charges against a host of prominent Trinamool leaders be a roadblock?
"Leaders like (late Tamil Nadu CM) J Jayalalithaa or former Tamil Nadu CM M Karunanidhi, faced corruption charges but that did not diminish their mass appeal. There are corruption charges against the Congress. In a country where corruption is more or less a way of life, perhaps she can fight against that," he said.
But Chaudhury also warned of central probe agencies going after her party.
"Under the Modi regime the message is clear, either you fall in line or face the consequences. There are and will be attempts to silence the Opposition. Definitely, Mamata and her Trinamool have the opportunity to play a bigger role in national politics but at the same time her party will have to brave the CBI and the ED," he said.
Other strengths
But it's not just the political arena, Bengal strength also lies in its intelligentsia and a socially and politically conscious society.
"Bengal is known for its politically and socially conscious society. From rising incidents of lynchings and violence by cow vigilantes, Bengal has always seen people standing up and getting counted. With the rise of communal polarisation, there is also a churning against these destructive forces. Be it the Dadri lynching case or the Basihat violence, the civil society has always stood up in protest. Much like the radical forces are at work, civil society is playing its role in ensuring Bengal's social fabric remains intact," Chaudhury said.
Talking about the Left parties which once dominated the state's political arena, Chaudhury said that they are no more a force to prominence.
"With regards the Left, I don't think it has any major role to play. They are in a catch 22 position, they are in a bind whether to take on the BJP or the AITC or both simultaneously. It is also a question as to whether they have the wherewithal to take them on," he explained.


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Food labels are a great tool to help you eat healthier, lose weight, and manage blood sugar. They list the per serving total of:
- calories
- carbs
- sugar
- fats
- sodium
- fiber
- protein
- select vitamins
- select minerals
Food labels have come a long way since their inception. Still, they can be confusing. A dietitian can help you make sense of food labels and teach you how to use them to make nutritious choices.
Why you shouldn't fall for fad diets
For many people, losing weight on their own is hard, so they turn to quick-fix fad diets. Yet it's overwhelming to evaluate the claims of fad diets: One diet tells you to eat carbs, but another tells you to avoid them. One plan claims fat is your friend, but another says to shun fat at all costs. The bottom line is fad diets may help you drop weight in the short term, but they're almost impossible maintain.
If you have type 2 diabetes, fad diets can wreak havoc on your health. They don't teach you how to eat healthy with managing blood sugar in mind. Severely limiting calories and eating or eliminating certain foods may negatively impact your blood sugar levels and put stress on your kidneys. You may lose a few unwanted pounds, but you may also end up less healthy than when you started.
If you're thinking about trying a fad diet to lose weight, consider this: If these diets are so effective, why are two out of three adults in the United States still overweight or obese? The answer is that fad diets aren't a healthy, sustainable weight loss solution.
What to expect when meeting with a dietitian
At your first visit with a dietitian, you'll discuss your past and present medical history, medications, eating habits, and fitness level. You'll also review:
- your weight history
- food allergies
- favorite foods
- health goals
- previous weight loss obstacles
- concerns you have
It's helpful to keep a food journal for a couple weeks before your visit to share your typical diet.
Your dietitian will work with you to identify the best eating plan for your situation. They'll tell you how many calories, fat, and carbs you should eat each day and help you set measurable goals. Some questions to consider asking are:
- How does food impact my blood sugar?
- What types of carbs are better choices than others?
- Should I eat more protein?
- Can I eat fruits since they're high in carbs?
- Which foods help lower blood sugar?
- What should I eat before and after exercise to keep blood sugar levels stable?
- How do I manage my cholesterol?
- How does alcohol affect my blood sugar? Should I avoid it?
- Can I eat starchy foods such as potatoes or rice?
- Which fats are healthy?
- What are the best food options when dining out?
The takeaway
A diabetes eating plan is generally the same as many other healthy eating plans. It generally includes:
- lean proteins
- whole grains
- low-fat dairy
- fruits and vegetables
- healthy fats
- meal balance and timing
But because many healthy foods have carbs and impact your blood sugar levels, a diabetes eating plan is more than just eating healthy. It goes much deeper and helps you identify how specific foods impact blood sugar. Having a dietitian on hand to personalize an eating plan and help you stay accountable helps make your weight loss journey easier and healthier.
A dietitian isn't there to deprive you of your favorite comfort foods. Rather, they're available to help you learn how food affects your blood sugar and how you can enjoy all foods now and then as part of a healthy, well-rounded eating plan.


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Rescue is a village located in El Dorado County, California. Rescue rests in between Shingle Springs and Cameron Park and is a hidden gem for travelers moving through the area looking for a quiet place to rest and get some fresh air. There are several animal hospitals about twenty minutes away in Shingle Springs and Cameron Park if you need a little help during your trip. Your dog will love the open air and abundant trees found in this part of sunny California. There are many opportunities both in and around Rescue to get your exercise while enjoying quality time with your dog.
Many residents in this small town have dogs of their own, so your pup will have plenty of chances to make friends. The locals are friendly and helpful to travelers and will be sure to help you find your way around if Rover's nose gets distracted by the many squirrels. Kelley Creek is a local water shed loved by locals. It is available for your enjoyment as long as you bring your waste bags and clean up after yourself. You will also want to dig out your big bag of towels before going anywhere near the water!
Central Rescue encompasses all but the outskirts of this rural town. You can take your dog for a long walk down the many residential streets found here without worrying about busy traffic or overwhelming stimulation for your pup. You will love the view of open fields and trees as you venture through this charming village neighborhood. White Oak Creek is a great spot to park and stretch out your legs. Whether you want to head down to the water or just enjoy the view, this creek is a welcoming and calming place for everyone who stops to visit. Your dog will enjoy the experience whether he gets to get wet or not.
Just 12 minutes from Rescue is Arroyo Vista. The journey to this small community will take you right past the Pine Hill State Ecological Reserve. There are a few dog-friendly paths here if you need a stretch break before continuing into Arroyo Vista. Once in the neighborhood, you will be struck by the artistic view that shows off the local flavor in the form of many open air shops along the main street. Once in town, you are only minutes from the Browns Ravine Recreation Area. Bring your clean up bags and some towels as your pup is sure to find one of the many ponds and lakes hidden in this beautiful village.
Shingle Springs is just ten minutes from Rescue and is worth the drive if you are looking for fresh and fun adventures with Fido. You will absolutely adore the Placerville Campgrounds located in this part of town. You can pitch a tent or park your RV in this convenient park and your dog will be welcome so long as he stays on leash. Keep your waste bags with you as you explore the camp grounds; this will help keep things clean and beautiful for the next four-legged pal to visit with their human. If you have plenty of clean towels, Holiday Lake is a great attraction on hot days. Just jump on in and cool off!
Green Springs Ranch is just eight minutes to the west of Rescue, California. This quiet neighborhood is a great residential area where your dog will enjoy long walks and snifftastic neighbors all willing to make new friends. While you won't find a large park in this part of town, you will find yourself welcomed by the residents who are sure to show you all the best routes for your morning and evening walks. The local vineyard is generally off limits to pups, but the green space in front of it is a great spot for a selfie with your pooch before going about your day!
About twelve minutes from Rescue is the Serrano Golf Course neighborhood. This country club-turned residential neighborhood is an interesting and unique spot to stop for a visit with your dog. The Bella Terra Park on the south end of the neighborhood boasts beautifully paved walkways and plenty of benches for those much needed breaks! Your dog will love exploring this park on his leash, and you will enjoy the greenery with him. Just make sure you don't forget the waste bags and water in case you need to clean up or hydrate on one of your pit stops throughout the park.


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dance + film
DRIGGs mission is to provide a sacred space where artists of all backgrounds and crafts can explore, create, collaborate and unify. We strive to create work that is relevant to the human spirit, that reflects our times, that paves a path for human expression.
Founded in 2013 by Khadija Ahmaddiya & Mark Caserta, DRIGGproductions is a non-profit dance collective exploring cultural and social context through movement research, creation and film.
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FTC on Native Advertising
The FTC recently issued some guidance on native advertising (https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/native-advertising-guide-businesses). Here are some thoughts. Be advised, this one is a little more dense than other Lift Letters.
First, some fun FTC facts, from ex-lawyer Eric:
- The FTC is an executive agency that was authorized by congress under the FTC Act in 1914. This gives the FTC the power to, among other things, prevent unfair competition / deceptive acts and practices in commerce, to seek damages, and to create trade regulation rules defining acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive - and establish requirements designed to prevent those practices or acts.
- The FTC does NOT create the law (it's an executive, not legislative agency), but it can issue regulations and hold administrative hearings subject to its regulations. The regulations, the scope of the regulations, and the results of its hearings, are all subject to appeals in the federal court system. The FTC gets overruled from time to time, either for overreaching its mandate or making a rule that otherwise is illegal. This bullet is a little simplified, but it's largely correct
- The FTC has issued a number of regulations on native advertising, the first was in 1967. They have been active in the native digital space, ruling on sponsored search results, fake reviews, emails, etc.
So with all that said, the FTC issued an enforcement policy on native advertising (https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/public_statements/896923/151222deceptiveenforcement.pdf). In it, they specifically said, "the particular facts will determine whether an advertisement formatted like the material in which it appears is deceptive, this statement sets forth the factors the Commission will consider in making that determination" - this is the overarching rule of the whole thing. They go on to discuss the expectations of the consumer on the site, the degree of disclosure, the use of labelling, the nature of targeted audiences. The FTC states that a "disclosure's adequacy ultimately will be measured by whether reasonable consumers perceive the ad as advertising."
The FTC then issued a set of guidelines, based on the enforcement policy above (https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/native-advertising-guide-businesses). This talks about best practices for labelling native ads, given the above considerations. Seems reasonable to me - in fact, the entire purpose of the opinion is to try to define ads that a "reasonable consumer" would understand to be ads. By requiring a logo, saying it's sponsored at least once - often twice - and clearly clicking to advertising landing pages, we're on the side of righteous goodness.
Who's not on the side of righteous goodness? Well here's an example from the horse's mouth (the FTC):
A content recommendation widget included on different publisher sites displays links to external pages. One site on which these third-party links are placed is Newsby. On the Newsby site, these links are formatted to look like news headlines and are grouped together in a box with headings like "More Content for You," or "From Around the Web." One of the headlines appearing in the box is for the Winged Mercury ad described in Example 4, "Running Gear Up: Mistakes to Avoid." The similarity of the Winged Mercury ad's format to the type of headlines Newsby publishes on its site, combined with phrases like "More Content for You," or "From Around the Web," is likely to lead consumers to believe it is an independent news story, and not from the sponsoring advertiser. Thus, before consumers click to access the Winged Mercury content on the Fitness Life site, a clear and prominent disclosure is necessary to inform them of its commercial nature. As discussed in Example 4, the click-into page on the Fitness Life site also should disclose the commercial nature of the content.
So why is the IAB "concerned" about all this (http://www.iab.com/news/iab-concerned-about-ftc-guidance-on-native-advertising/)? Well first, their job is to protect the interests of all their dues-paying members. That includes content recommendation widget companies. Theoretically the IAB should oppose the FTC regulations that touch on any form of digital advertisers, though they probably draw the line right around the common standard of decency. Their problem here, specifically, is that "the section on 'clarity of meaning' [in the guidelines] in native advertising disclosures is overly prescriptive, especially absent any compelling evidence to justify some terms over others."
Basically, the IAB saying that there's no evidence that saying "Promoted" instead of "Sponsored by [X]" is deceptive, which is the position of the FTC. It's a really nuanced argument, and it must have taken some hand-wringing at the IAB to choose to not fully support FTC's argument, but instead give it tentative support, largely because of this issue.
The long and short of it is that the FTC is saying "don't deceive a reasonable customer." By the standards they've laid out, we do a pretty good job, and I think their standards are fair for an agency tasked with fighting deceptive practices and promoting the consumer.


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Marvel Cinematic Universe Stars Unite For First Time To Take Epic Class Photo
"Every person has been in one or all of my favorite films."
It's been nearly 10 years since Iron Man shot onto the big screen on May 2, 2008. Since then, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown to include 18 films--including the upcoming Black Panther--and a long list of superheroes whose only goal is to keep the world safe.
In celebration of those ten years, Marvel Studios gathered its roster of stars and filmmakers for a class photo. "It felt like being at the Academy Awards or something," Chris Hemsworth (Thor: Ragnarok) says in a behind-the-scenes video. "Every person has been in one or all of my favorite films."
While the photo is loaded with familiar faces, it's hard not to notice those that aren't there. Natalie Portman, Kat Dennings, and Stellan Skarsgard--all of whom starred in the first two Thor films, with Skarsgard also appearing in Avengers--are nowhere to be seen.
Still, it's an impressive gathering of stars from the MCU's past, present, and future. Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smulders, and Linda Cardellini--all of whom haven't been seen since 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron-- appear in the photo, and Brie Larson (2019's Captain Marvel) is there as well.
Clearly, the Marvel Cinematic Universe at 10 years old is massive and only growing more by the day. With no sign of slowing down, they are going to need room for a lot more people by the time they need to take the 20th anniversary photo.
The MCU next storms into theaters with Black Panther on February 16. After that, Avengers: Infinity War--which will unite most of the universe's superheroes against a singular threat in Thanos (Josh Brolin) premieres on May 4. Click here to see the enlarged class photo.
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( dpa )- A US congressional watchdog agency raised questions Wednesday about the effectiveness of two decades of US economic sanctions against Iran and urged a thorough review of the source of Iran's booming foreign trade.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO), the investigative and auditing arm of Congress, noted in the report posted online that Iran's overall trade with the world has risen 7 to 9 per cent a year since 1987.
From 1987-2006, Iranian exports grew from 8.5 billion dollars to 70 billion dollars in 2006 dollars - an average of 9-per-cent annually. Iran's imports grew from 7 billion to 46 billion dollars, a 7-per-cent growth rate, the report said.
The trade included imports of weapons and nuclear technology, the report said.
The report was produced at the request of a US House of Representatives subcommittee on national security and foreign affairs.
" Iran's global trade ties and leading role in energy production make it difficult for the United States to isolate Iran and pressure it to reduce proliferation and support for terrorism," the report said.
In 2006, the United Nations instituted multilateral sanctions against Iran over its refusal to comply with international demands that it stop enriching uranium, a process that could provide weapons- grade fuel.
US sanctions before and after 2006 were aimed at both Iran's nuclear proliferation and its support of international terrorism.
Iran insists it has no designs on making nuclear weapons and needs to enrich uranium to supply the oil-rich country with electricity.
Its claims appeared to be backed up from Washington in December, when a US intelligence report found that Iran had halted its atomic- weapons programme in 2003 and seemed less determined to develop nuclear arms than the administration of President George W Bush previously believed.
Although US sanctions prohibit third-party dealing, the GAO found the rule is often violated even as the US sometimes looks the other way for diplomatic reasons.
US enforcement officials indicated that US goods are likely trans- shipped to Iran through Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, Britain, the United Arab Emirates and other countries, the report said.
The UAE came in for special scrutiny, because Iran is the largest trading partner for the Gulf country, which is also a large importer of US goods. The report raised questions about the effectiveness of end-use checks for US products exported to the UAE.
Third-party sanctions aimed at denying Iran financial resources were aimed at limiting Irans ability to find, extract, refine, or transport its oil resources.
In 1998, the US government granted waivers to three foreign energy companies - Total of France, Gazprom of Russia and Petronas of Malaysia - to help develop Iran's South Pars gas field. The waivers were justified by the US State Department as necessary to cultivate European Union and other international support for multilateral sanctions against Iran, the report said.
Since 2003, the Iranian government has signed contracts reported at about 20 billion dollars with foreign firms to develop its energy resources, the GAO said.
"The growing worldwide demand for oil, coupled with high oil prices and Irans extensive reserves, enabled Iran to generate more than 50 billion dollars in oil revenues in 2006," the report noted.
The report urged the US Treasury, Energy, State and Commerce departments and other agencies to improve data collection and analysis on sanctions and to develop an efficient monitoring system.
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This man.
This handsome man. He's the love of my life. That love has been evolving for nearly two decades now and I can honestly say I love him more and more each day. As we grow older, more wrinkly, more weary, and more tired our love grows stronger. As our youth fades, our love shines.
This man would never tell you how hard he works because he's not that kind of man but every single day he puts every ounce of his time and energy into our family. Yesterday, he got up at 5:30 went and worked a full day meanwhile I couldn't get my adulting off the ground. I was overwhelmed and exhausted and behind on life and work. It was one of those days that I kept looking at the clock to see how close we are to Dad coming home. And as soon as he got home he kissed me and knew already I was having an awful day. He asked me what he could do and when I was too overwhelmed to even think of anything he went to work in his shop in the garage, you know to help bring in extra income after he officially spent his entire day doing just the same at a "real" job. And when I handed him the baby and told him I needed to go to the store, alone. He didn't even flinch. He changed out of his work shirt and headed inside with the kids. And when I took an hour to pick up five things, he didn't question me or give me crap. He knew I needed that time and I am eternally grateful for that. And after he helped wash the dinner dishes and put the boys to bed, he went back outside to fix a piece of old equipment he bought off Craigslist. In our almost falling down garage which doubles as his second place of work. Seriously, the biggest tarp you've ever seen doubles as the roof. And when he finished that he came in and returned emails from his business account. And then he slept on the couch because the baby and I always mosey on over to his side of the bed and he wanted us to have a good night of sleep. And he left me an I love you note. Because this man is incredible. This man is the most amazing, hard-working, incredible guy that ever lived.
This man is my love. I have a paralyzing fear when I think of life without him. How could I possibly do any of this without him, how could we ever enjoy life without him
I am so thankful for his heart. For his support. For his beautiful genetic code. My heart overflows because he fills it each and every damn day.
This love of mine.
This Man
This man.


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Last year I test drove the new Awlwood system.
Here's an honest review of it which is not endorsed, so I may get in trouble!
It involved worry and concern as most test products do!
The worry comes from applying a new product to something which I consider part of my reputation and hoping the companies selling points come to fruition.
Awlwood is a product which is meant to replace the archaic varnish systems we use.
It's not something that will come easily to classic boat owners, that's for sure.
I can see many customers asking why we should change the system we have used for decades when what we achieve with existing products is so good.
I suppose it's a fair point but really there are a few common issues with varnish that make it a dark art and also a costly experience.
One of the problems if the classic 'brush marks' finish which is something I would say scares off 40% of people who see it.
A varnished piece of timber is beautiful, a varnished piece of timber with brush marks in it is flawed.
Awlwood does it's best to iron out the brush marks for you! There is still an aspect of skill involved but it has certainly upped the consistency of finishes for most people who use it.
Another problem with existing varnish applications is reliability. The general rule of thumb is annual care in my area.
Every year the well cared for yachts have a flat sand all over and another couple of coats applied and then at some point in the future, we strip it all off and start again.
It's crazy when you think about it but also a great source of repeat custom for me so my next piece of information could snooker me!
The reps who supplied me with the Awlwood test product promoted up to 5 years of protection.
5 years?!
That's saving some serious money.
The next best thing and I think it's a massive benefit is that Awlwood (apart from being SUPER flexible) can withstanding polishing.
This is really cutting edge and although the old systems can be fantastic I really do think it's something you should consider for the next full application process.
There is for me, only one downside.
As a trader who worships his brushes I was disappointed to find that ONLY the Awlwood brush cleaner would clean the Awlwood off. I do understand why but for me it was a little frustrating.
I have booklets for Awlwood so if anybody would like to know more just drop me a line or an email and I'll get them to you.


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Amazing innovations are happening in NewcastleGateshead – for example Newcastle University, which ranks amongst the top 100 life science universities in the world, was recently granted the first licence to create a baby with three genetic parents, which will be used to prevent children dying from genetic diseases, while its Human Nutrition Research Centre is undertaking ground-breaking research in areas of high public health significance, including obesity and ageing.
As a city with a proud history in medical sciences, NewcastleGateshead has a strong track record for hosting medical conferences. Following the success of major events including the Royal College of Nursing's Education Forum National Conference and Exhibition and the British Society for Dermatological Surgery's 35th Annual Surgery Workshop in March 2018, which together saw over 550 delegates visit the city, the momentum is set to continue with an influx of medical conferences throughout the rest of the year.
July is seeing the Association for the Study of Medical Education host its Annual Scientific Meeting at the iconic Sage Gateshead, with over 600 national and international medical professional delegates descending on NewcastleGateshead for the event.
September is set to be the busiest month for medical conferences, which will see over 1,500 delegates arriving in the city. The European Thyroid Association, the Association for the Study of Obesity and NuGO (an association of universities and research institutes focusing on the research areas of molecular nutrition, personalised nutrition, nutrigenomics and nutritional systems biology) will hold significant events at venues across NewcastleGateshead. The European Network of Teratology Information Service and the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists will also host their annual joint meeting at Newcastle University in September.
Rounding up the year's medical events, the 17th Anaesthesia, Pain and Critical Care Update and the Multiple System Atrophy Trust's Health and Care Professionals Study Day both take place in October, while the Federation of Infection Sciences Annual Conference takes place in November.


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A Quaker "Freedom Seekers" Wedding
Chichester Meetinghouse
Sunday, September 30th at 11am
611 Meetinghouse Rd, Upper Chichester, PA 19061
Recreation of a Quaker Wedding from 19th century reflecting the simplicity, spiritual and civic values of William Penn. Chichester Meetinghouse is planning a "Freedom Seekers" wedding. Most Quakers don't believe there are "slaves" but that people can be "enslaved." Freedom Seeker is the term used for those who were fleeing the south during the 1800's. Quakers would preform weddings for those who wished this first step of basic human rights. Quakers figure prominently in the history of abolitionists and the underground railroad.
The painting by J Walter West portrays a 19th century wedding in the Friends Meetinghouse at Jordans, England. The photograph is Chichester Meetinghouse today.


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We asked three other makers on YouTube to help us out by providing some tips or advice on what it takes to get into making "maker content". In this instance we define "maker content" as content in which the sole purpose is to show or teach how something is made, no matter the material, no matter the process.
Eloy Escagedo, Matt Haas and Allen Robinson agreed to hop on board for this episode of what we are appropriately titling "Ask A Maker", which is part of our The Maker's View series. The intent of this video is to provide you with a few different points of view on a few questions from a few different makers.
Watch the video and then check out all the places you can find these fine makers below the video.
For this episode we were joined by:
Matt Haas from Awesome Wood Things
Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSNay_aJz05rKDj-Ob7zUcQ
Twitter – https://twitter.com/AwesomeWT
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/matthewhaasgeek/
Eloy Escagedo from Escagedo Woodworking
Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQ3_78DHg-_DcOY_quMflA
Twitter – https://twitter.com/Eloy_Escagedo
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/escagedowoodworking/
Allen Robinson from The Woodworking Junkie
Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGkDwuvbtRZZVbWYZq-cx5Q
Twitter – https://twitter.com/shecky113
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_woodworking_junkie/
We hope you enjoyed this small collection of knowledge. Make sure you check out the channels and other social links to all of those who helped make this possible. We think you will really like what they are doing.
Let us know in the comments if you have any other topics that you would like considered for future episodes.


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There are few people out there who haven't at least once left their phone behind somewhere. Cudos to them, but for the rest of us there's always Zomm.
This ingenious little device keeps you from parting with your cellphone, no matter how forgetful you are. After you've paired it with your mobile, you can attach Zomm to yourself or your keychain and as soon as you stray too far from the phone, it will start to vibrate and eventually sound the alarm.
Zomm can also be programmed to call the local emergency number, from anywhere in the world, when you press its panic button and doubles as a speakerphone. No word yet on battery life and price.
via Red Ferret